1904 Map of Trent River

About this map

The Trent River snakes through a landscape of dense coastal wetlands and agrarian settlements in Jones County at the dawn of the twentieth century. The town of Trenton serves as a focal point along the river, which at this time supported a thriving network of maritime commerce as evidenced by numerous named riverfront sites such as White Bank Landing, Wooten Landing, and Log Landing. Further north, the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad bisects the terrain, connecting Dover and Cove while skirting the expansive Great Dover Swamp. This survey illustrates a transitional era where traditional river-based transport remained vital alongside the expanding influence of the railroad and a burgeoning Tram Road network, likely associated with the region's timber industry. Notable crossings like Quaker Bridge and Wilcox Bridge emphasize the importance of established land routes through the intricate system of branches and pocosons.