2016 Map of Tomahawk

About this map

Tomahawk and Murphytown anchor this rural landscape in the 21st century, where the serpentine course of the Black River and South River define the boundaries between Sampson and Bladen counties. This coastal plain region is characterized by unique elliptical depressions known as Carolina bays, including Dismal Bay, Keith Bay, and Sloans Bay, which dominate the hydrology alongside numerous creeks like Cooter Creek and Enoch Mill Cr. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies several family-associated burial sites such as Herring Cem, Baylam Cem, and Newton Cem. The landscape reveals a network of local roads including Clear Run School Rd and Ennis Bridge Rd, providing access to distinct natural features like the prominent Bloody Bluff and the low-lying Pridgen Flats.