1984 Map of Turkey

About this map

Turkey stands as a central hub on this coastal plain landscape, where the Seaboard railroad tracks intersect with established crossroads. The terrain is deeply defined by the winding course of Six Runs Creek and its many tributaries, including Rowan Branch and Turkey Creek. These waterways and their associated swamplands historically dictated the placement of settlements and transport routes, creating a network of small, rural communities connected by light-duty roads. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the clusters of unnamed Cem plots to named gathering places like St Stephens Ch and Wilson Chapel. The border between Sampson and Duplin counties runs through the eastern portion of the map, illustrating how natural drainage features like Carltons Branch and Stewarts Creek serve as local landmarks in this agricultural region during the early 1980s.