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2019 Map of Speed

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Speed serves as the central hub for this rural agricultural region of North Carolina, situated near the boundary where Edgecombe County meets Martin County. The landscape is defined by its intricate drainage patterns, with the Tar River and Mitchell Swamp Canal carving through the low-lying terrain. Numerous smaller watercourses like Savage Mill Run, Conetoe Cr, and Deep Cr influence the layout of local farms and timberlands.

Smaller community clusters such as Piney Grove, Coakley, and Shiloh Mills are connected by a network of rural routes, including Cherry Hill Church Rd and Speed Rd. This survey documents a quiet rural pocket where family-named roads and landmarks like Batts Chapel Cem suggest a deep-rooted local history tied to the land. The presence of the Mitchell Swamp Canal highlights early water management efforts used to drain the fertile but swampy soils for cultivation.