1950 Map of Vandemere

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Gum Swamp dominates the northern reaches of this coastal North Carolina landscape, where the waters of the Bay River meet a complex network of creeks and points. The town of Vandemere sits as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Cash Corner, Maribel, and Mesic. This era of the landscape is defined by its social and spiritual centers, evidenced by the high density of country churches including St Peters Ch, St James Ch, and Mt Zion Ch.