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1997 Map of Wallace West

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Wallace West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Penderlea stands as a focal point in this coastal plain landscape, characterized by the intricate drainage networks of Rockfish Creek and Sills Creek. The map reveals a rural community structure deeply tied to its land and faith, evidenced by numerous small congregations such as Corinth Ch, Rapture Ch, and Newkirk Chapel. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the Alderman Cem and Powers Cem, which anchor the history of local lineage to specific plots of ground.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain via an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the northern sections, while the small aviation strips at Henderson Field and Meyer Field suggest the transition toward more modern transit. The boundary lines between Duplin, Pender, and Sampson counties converge here, marking a transition in local jurisdiction across the winding runs of Moores Creek and Bull Branch.