2022 Map of Speed

About this map

Speed serves as a central hub in this agricultural region of Edgecombe County, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Tar River and its numerous tributaries. The settlement pattern reveals a collection of small communities like Piney Grove, Coakley, and Shiloh Mills, many of which are linked by long rural stretches such as Cherry Hill Church Rd. The topography is marked by significant water management and drainage features, including the Mitchell Swamp Canal and Savage Mill Run, reflecting the area's historical reliance on its water systems for both milling and irrigation. Genealogists and local historians can find site-specific data such as the Batts Chapel Cem and various family-named transit routes like Murphrey Farm Ln and N Shiloh Farm Rd, which indicate the long-standing agricultural roots of the local families in this coastal plain environment.