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2010 Map of Rowan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rowan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rowan anchors this portion of Bladen County, where the meandering courses of the South River and Black River define the local geography. The landscape is characterized by numerous swampy depressions known as bays, including Big Bay, Camp Bay, and Tussock Bay. These natural features, alongside the braided channels of Colly Creek, historically shaped the settlement patterns and road networks of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Cain Cemetery, Dyson Cemetery, and Pridgen Cemetery. The river-based economy of the past is evidenced by the frequent occurrence of landings like Sikes Landing and Tar Landing, while the Lake Creek Community House serves as a reminder of early 21st-century social infrastructure. Infrastructure like Dunlap Bridge and the Union Bridge connect the agricultural lands divided by the area's complex water systems.