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2013 Map of South Mills

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of South Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Dismal Swamp Canal serves as the central artery through this corner of Camden County, running parallel to the Pasquotank River. This area is characterized by a network of small crossroads settlements and landings that have historically supported the regional timber and agricultural economies. The community of South Mills sits as the primary hub, surrounded by family-named landmarks like Johnsons Corner, Morgans Corners, and Jackson Corner.

Further east and north, the landscape is dotted with smaller locales including Pierceville, Tar Corner, and Lilly. The presence of Burnt Mills and Smithson Landing suggests a history tied closely to the water's edge, where the canal and river facilitated the movement of goods. Modern transportation routes, such as NC-1230 and NC-1227, follow older tracks through the low-lying terrain, connecting these long-standing rural neighborhoods.