2019 Map of Rowland

About this map

Rowland serves as the central hub of this borderland survey, where the grid-aligned streets of the town sit just north of the North Carolina South Carolina state line. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, including the broad Ashpole Swamp and the uniquely named Contrary Swamp, which create a complex drainage pattern for the surrounding agricultural fields. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of family and community landmarks, such as McCormick Cem and the Oakland United Methodist Church Cem. Smaller settlements like Alfordsville and Oakland Crossroads are connected by a web of rural routes, including Gaddys Mill Rd and Rowland Cemetary Rd, illustrating the persistent rural character and historical settlement distribution within Robeson County.