2016 Map of Wallace West

About this map

Penderlea and the western outskirts of Wallace anchor this 2016 survey, where the Coastal Plain landscape is defined by its intricate network of blackwater streams and family cemeteries. The terrain is marked by the meandering paths of Rockfish Cr and Sills Cr, which drain the low-lying agricultural and forested lands. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small burial grounds scattered throughout the landscape, including Alderman Cem, Newkirk Cem, and Gurganus Cem. The map illustrates a rural economy centered on roads like Englishtown Rd and Willard Rd, connecting isolated farmsteads to the regional hubs. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Henderson Field and Safe Field, serving the aviation needs of Pender and Duplin counties. The boundary between Duplin, Sampson, and Pender counties cuts through the swampy headwaters, highlighting the historical administrative divisions in this corner of North Carolina.