1955 Map of Whiteville

About this map

Whiteville serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the junction of the Atlantic Coast Line and the extensive marshlands of the Carolina coastal plain. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Waccamaw River Swamp and Abbotts Swamp create a network of wetlands surrounding the deep waters of Lake Waccamaw. This era shows a rural economy deeply integrated with its geography, evidenced by features like the Richardson Millpond and Clark Millpond.