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2016 Map of Southwest Goldsboro

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Southwest Goldsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Neuse River loops and meanders dominate the northern landscape of Wayne County, forming a complex hydrologic network just south of Goldsboro. This modern survey documents the southern expansion of the city into South Goldsboro alongside the historical rural landscape. Water plays a central role in the area's layout, from the engineered Neuse River Cut-Off to the extensive wetlands of Thoroughfare Swamp and Brooks Swamp that define the western reaches.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between these drainages, with the community of Dudley anchoring the southern corridor. Genealogists can identify localized landmarks such as Rhodes Cem and the larger modern Wayne Memorial Park. The western edge of the quadrangle is defined by the community of Stevens Mill, while the center is marked by Genoa, showing the ongoing mix of small-town centers and the suburban transition of the region.