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2016 Map of Whiteville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Whiteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Whiteville serves as the central hub in this Columbus County landscape, where urban grid development meets the expansive wetlands of the coastal plain. The map reveals a community defined by its proximity to water, with the town situated between the dense Pine Log Swamp to the west and the broad White Marsh to the east. The drainage of Soules Swamp cuts through the heart of the settlement, illustrating the historical challenges of building in this low-lying region.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds such as Ward Cem and Faison Cem. Industrial and infrastructure development is evident in the presence of the Columbus County Municipal Airport and established outlying settlements like Brunswick and Harrelsonville Crossroads. The transition from the residential streets of Baldwin Woods to the timber-rich environs of Pine Logging Rd highlights the enduring role of the local environment in the region's economy.