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2016 Map of Wilmar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wilmar and Elmira Crossroads anchor this landscape where the boundaries of Pitt, Beaufort, and Craven Counties meet. The area is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, with the Clayroot Swamp and Thorofare Swamp dominating the western terrain, while the Pollard Swamp and Creeping Swamp stretch through the central and eastern portions. These drainage patterns historically dictated the placement of early homesteads and transport routes like Leary Mills Rd and Wilmar Rd.

Evidence of the local industrial and agricultural economy is visible through features like Rowe Industrial Blvd and the small settlement of Clayroot. The map reveals how local families shaped the geography through named landmarks such as Josh Smith Rd, Turfey Hodges Rd, and Peace & Plenty. This documentation provides a clear view of the rural North Carolina coastal plain, showing the relationship between persistent swamp hydrology and modern development.