1986 Map of Tar Heel
USGS Topo · Published 1987About this map
The Cape Fear River winds past the riverfront at Tar Heel Landing, defining the eastern edge of a landscape characterized by extensive wetlands and family-named bays. In the mid-1980s, the rural character of this region is evident in the dense network of swamp systems, including Big Swamp and Tenmile Swamp, which separate local settlements. An Old RR Grade cuts through the terrain, marking former transport corridors that once connected the timber and agricultural lands of Bladen and Robeson counties. Local life centers on numerous country churches and schools, such as Clark Chapel and Plain View Sch. The interior is dotted with unique geographical features like Sims Pond Bay and Penderdam Bay, illustrating the distinct Carolina bay formations prevalent in this part of the coastal plain.
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