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2016 Map of Stantonsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Stantonsburg serves as the primary hub in this Coastal Plain landscape, situated at the crossroads of E Commercial Ave and N Saratoga St. The surrounding geography is defined by a complex network of low-lying drainage systems, including the prominent Contentnea Creek and numerous wetlands such as Appletree Swamp, Ivy Swamp, and Nahunta Swamp. These watercourses dictate the historical settlement patterns, with smaller communities like Watery Branch, Lindell, and Faro positioned on slightly higher ground between the swampy basins.

The map reveals the tri-county intersection of Wilson, Wayne, and Greene counties, illustrating how modern rural infrastructure follows long-established routes like Stantonsburg Rd SE and Old Mill Rd. Local genealogists will find value in the specific road names that frequently reflect local families, including Melvin Sauls Rd, Pope Farm Rd, and Herman Scott Rd, offering clues to the agricultural landholdings of the region.