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2022 Map of Williams

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Indian Springs and Hopewell anchor the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Neuse River cuts across the extreme northeastern corner. The terrain is defined by a dense network of blackwater branches and wetlands, most notably the Horsepen Pocosin and the curious Devils Woodyard. These low-lying areas feed into the Northeast Cape Fear River, which snakes across the center of the sheet, forming the natural boundary between Wayne and Duplin counties.

Local history is preserved in the numerous family-named crossroads and landmarks that dot the rural countryside. From Hines Crossroads to Blizzards Crossroads, the map reveals a settlement pattern tied to early industry and agriculture, evidenced by Williams Millpond and the various small family burial grounds like Jones Cem and Pineview Cem. The presence of several named trails, such as the Old Wagon Path Trl, suggests long-standing transportation routes through the coastal plain.