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1902 Map of Williamston

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Williamston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Roanoke River commerce and inland swamp navigation define this 1902 survey of Martin and Bertie Counties. At this time, the river served as a primary artery for trade, evidenced by numerous historical river access points such as Spellers Ferry Landing, Coniott Landing, and Old Mill Landing. These landings, along with the Steamboat Route, illustrate a landscape where water travel remained vital even as rail lines expanded. Inland, the Atlantic Coast Line railroad connects the growing settlements of Williamston, Everetts, and Hamilton.

Beyond the towns, the map reveals a rugged terrain of wetlands and dense woods. Significant features like Indian Woods, Broadneck Swamp, and Frog Level Swamp dominate the northern section, while a network of industrial Tramroads suggests active timbering or agricultural hauling. Researchers can also locate smaller outposts like Goldpoint and Ballard, or trace the historical site of an Old Fort along the riverbank near Hamilton.