2013 Map of Summerlins Crossroads

About this map

Goshen Swamp and its numerous tributaries, including Maple Br and Bullard Br, define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape in Duplin County. The map captures a transition toward modern infrastructure with the Duplin County Airport appearing in the southwest, contrasting with the established crossroads network that has long organized local life. Named intersections such as Summerlins Crossroads, Hills Crossroads, and Westbrook Crossroads anchor the community, while numerous family-named roads like Ralph Sutton Rd and George Martin Ln suggest a deeply rooted genealogy of land ownership. Smaller water features like Kinsey Jones Pond and Dails Pond dot the area, often near early routes such as Kinsey Mill Rd. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the agricultural and residential patterns before further 21st-century development, preserving the locations of Wards Bridge and the small settlement at Red Hill.