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2019 Map of South Mills

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of South Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway and the historic Dismal Swamp Canal converge at South Mills, a community shaped by the intricate water networks of the Great Dismal Swamp. This low-lying landscape along the Pasquotank River is defined by its deep genealogical roots, visible through a high concentration of private family burial grounds such as the Powell Family Cem, WS Jones Family Cem, and Rhodes Family Cem.

Small crossroad settlements like Pierceville, Tar Corner, and Morgans Corners dot the region, connected by historic paths like Pudding Ridge Rd and Old Swamp Rd. The map illustrates a rural North Carolina economy still tied to the swamp's periphery, where the boundary between Camden and Pasquotank counties follows the meandering river and canal system. Notable landmarks include the Bethel AME Zion Church and the tranquil Memory Gardens further south.