2016 Map of Tarboro

About this map

Princeville, the oldest town incorporated by African Americans in the United States, sits prominently on the south bank of the Tar River. This landscape is defined by the winding paths of the river and Fishing Creek, which converge amidst low-lying areas like Hemmed Island and Hatcher Swamp. The town of Tarboro serves as the central hub, showing a dense street grid that includes landmarks such as the Calvary Episcopal Churchyard and Old Town Cem. To the south, Edgecombe Community Coll and the community of Farrar mark the transition toward more rural stretches. Agricultural patterns are evident in the surrounding countryside, connected by historic crossings like Bells Bridge and Mabrey Bridge, and served by the Tarboro-Edgecombe Airport. The map details numerous smaller drainage systems, including Harts Mill Run and Holly Cr, which have historically influenced local land use and settlement boundaries in this coastal plain region.