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2022 Map of White Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of White Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The eponymous oval of White Lake and the nearby Bay Tree Lake dominate this landscape, part of a unique geological cluster of Carolina bays. These shallow, elliptical depressions define the region's hydrology, with extensive wetlands like Colly Swamp and Johns Swamp surrounding the water bodies. The settlement of White Lake serves as a local hub, while the interior is dotted with small agricultural junctions such as Hickory Grove Crossroads and Smith Crossroads.

Genealogists will find a high density of family burial grounds, including the Marshburn Cemeteries, Norris Cem, and Sand Hill Cem, which reflect generations of local residency. The map traces a complex network of rural roads such as Beards Chapel Loop Rd and Barnes Blueberry Rd, illustrating the area's ongoing connection to forestry and land cultivation. To the east, the South River forms the border between Sampson and Bladen counties, winding through the Cromartie Marsh.