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1987 Map of Whiteville

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Whiteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Whiteville serves as the focal point of this late-1980s landscape, where the urban grid meets the extensive wetlands of the Carolina coastal plain. The town's significance as a regional hub is reflected in the concentration of civic institutions, including the Courthouse, County Hospital, and several educational centers like the Columbia Christian Academy. The surrounding terrain is defined by the broad expanse of White Marsh and Soules Swamp, which frame the community to the east and south.

Evidence of the area's economic evolution is visible in the transition from old rail infrastructure to modern transport. The CSX Railroad Grade and an Old RR Grade trace the historical movement of goods through Halls and Marysville, while the Columbus County Airport and a nearby Heliport indicate a shifting industrial landscape. Scattered rural settlements such as South Whiteville, Brunswick, and Harrelsonville Crossroads are anchored by numerous neighborhood landmarks, from the Union Valley Ch to the Richardson Millpond.