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2013 Map of Whitakers

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Whitakers serves as a central junction where the Csx railroad cuts through the landscape, anchoring a network of agricultural roads and rural settlements. This 2013 survey reveals a pattern of dispersed communities such as Cherry Crossroads, Phillips Crossroads, and Taylor Crossroads, reflecting the enduring rural character of this region. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and drainage systems, including the expansive White Oak Swamp and the meandering Swift Cr, which are characteristic of the coastal plain.

Industry and local transportation are evidenced by the Thompson Farms Airport and a grid of family-named thoroughfares like Bellamy Mill Rd and Taylor's Feed Mill Ln. The presence of the Leggett Canal and Moccasin Cr underscores the importance of water management in this fertile agricultural belt. From the northern reach of Red Hill to the community at Gethsemane, the map provides a precise look at the land use and property boundaries in this portion of North Carolina in the early 21st century.