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2016 Map of Stedman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bethany Crossroads sits central to this coastal plain landscape, marking a prominent junction in Cumberland County where local rural life persists alongside significant wetland features. The eastern boundary is defined by the S River, which meanders through a network of swampy lowlands including Browns Swamp and Jones Swamp. These waterways once supported a milling economy, evidenced by the presence of Maxwell Millpond and Gainey Millpond along the river's course.

Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites across the quadrangle, such as Fisher Cem, McCall Cem, and Autry Cem. The terrain is characterized by unique pocosin formations, specifically Brace Pocosin and Piney Pocosin, which illustrate the distinct hydrology of the North Carolina interior. Transport through these wetlands is facilitated by notable crossings like Faircloths Bridge and Maxwell Bridge, connecting the town of Stedman to the surrounding agricultural and swamp regions.