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2010 Map of Tomahawk

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Tomahawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tomahawk and Fowler Landing anchor a rural landscape defined by the sinuous paths of the South River and the Black River in this 2010 survey. This part of North Carolina's coastal plain exhibits a complex network of small settlements and landing sites, indicating a history tied to river transit and farming. Named locations like Smith Crossroads and Murphytown sit alongside family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Sutton Cemetery, Herring Cemetery, and Newton Cemetery, which serve as vital points for genealogical research.

The topography is remarkably flat, characterized by distinct swampy lowlands such as Pridgen Flats and Kelso Bay. The presence of the Newkirk Lookout Tower and the Memorial Monument on the southern edge suggests the area's continued use for forestry and local commemoration. Roads like Isaac Murphy Rd and Clear Run School Rd connect these scattered hamlets through dense pockets of woodland and marshy drainages like Enoch Mill Creek and Little Tomahawk Creek.