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2019 Map of Stantonsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Stantonsburg sits at the junction of Wilson, Wayne, and Greene counties, serving as a historic hub in a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage. The settlement pattern follows the meandering path of Contentnea Creek, which winds through the center of the region. The map reveals the rural character of eastern North Carolina, where small communities like Watery Branch, Lindell, and Faro are connected by a web of local roads such as St James Church Rd and Davis Mill Rd.

The terrain is notably dominated by extensive swamp systems, including Ivy Swamp, Appletree Swamp, and Nahunta Swamp. These features, along with smaller tributaries like Black Cr and Watery Br, illustrate the hydrologic complexity that has shaped agricultural boundaries and local infrastructure for generations. This 2019 survey documents the enduring spatial relationship between these water systems and the family-named landmarks and rural corridors of the coastal plain.