2016 Map of Wakulla

About this map

The Lumber River forms a winding natural border between Scotland and Robeson counties, defining the western edge of this agricultural landscape. The settlement of Maxton anchors the southern boundary, while the historic community of Floral College sits centrally, a name rooted in the region's 19th-century educational heritage. The terrain is characterized by expansive swamp systems, including Gum Swamp, Jordan Swamp, and Long Swamp, which weave between family-named farm roads and ancestral lands. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as McLean Cem, Smith Cem, and McPhatter Cem, scattered across the rural tracts. To the west, the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport occupies a significant footprint, reflecting the area's mid-century transition toward larger-scale infrastructure alongside its traditional reliance on the river and rail network.