1903 Map of Tarboro

About this map

The Tar River serves as the central artery for this Edgecombe County landscape, winding past the established seat of Tarboro and the neighboring community of Princeville. At the turn of the century, the region was defined by its intricate drainage network, with Swift Creek, Walnut Creek, and Deep Creek feeding the river through numerous swamps and runs. The distribution of small settlements like Pinetops, Old Sparta, and Macclesfield reflects a rural economy deeply tied to the land and the emerging rail lines.