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2013 Map of Vanceboro

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vanceboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Vanceboro serves as the central hub of this coastal plain landscape, where the confluence of road and water networks defines the local geography. The town's grid is bounded by Mauls Swamp to the east and Swift Cr to the south, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the surrounding wetlands. This 2013 survey reveals the historic importance of water access along the Neuse River, marked by a series of riverfront sites including Lane Landing, Heath Landing, and Ipock Landing.

Further inland, the terrain is characterized by expansive swamp systems like Palmetto Swamp and Clayroot Swamp, which are traversed by rural routes such as Butler Ford RD. The presence of Biddle Bridge and Folly Bridge over the winding creek channels highlights the infrastructure required to navigate this low-lying environment. The map also documents the transition from the concentrated streets of the village to the outlying settlement of Clayroot in the northwest.