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1997 Map of Southwest Lumberton

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Southwest Lumberton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Lumber River corridor southwest of Lumberton is defined by a complex network of wetlands and drainage branches, where the coastal plain terrain is marked by numerous short dashed blue lines indicating elliptical bay outlines. These geological features, known as Carolina Bays, sit amidst a landscape of extensive swamps including Bear Swamp, Jacob Swamp, and Back Swamp. Industrial and civic growth is evident in the northern reaches, anchored by the Lumberton Municipal Airport and the Lumberton River State Park.

Local history and genealogy are anchored in the numerous country churches and cemeteries that dot the rural sections, such as Greenville Missionary Ch, Liberty Hill Ch, and Smyrna Ch. Education and community centers like Rosenwald Sch and Hilly Branch Sch reflect the social fabric of Robeson County in the late 20th century. Transportation is dominated by the intersection of major routes like 74 and 301, while smaller features like the Drive-in Theatre provide a look at local recreation.