2013 Map of Rowland

About this map

Rowland stands as the primary hub in this low-lying region of Robeson County, where the street grid aligns with the NW Railroad Ave corridor. The surrounding landscape is defined by an extensive network of wetlands, including Fullermore Swamp, Mitchell Swamp, and Bracey Swamp, which historically dictated the placement of roads and small agricultural outposts. Smaller settlements like Alfordsville and Purvis are connected by a web of rural routes such as Alfordsville Rd and Purvis Rd. Genealogists may find particular value in locating land relative to Bracey Cemetery Rd or identifying proximity to water features like Shoe Heel Cr. The map illustrates a rural economy still anchored by these traditional centers and their relationship to the natural drainage patterns of the coastal plain.