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2019 Map of Winstead Crossroads

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Winstead Crossroads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wilson anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the city’s industrial and residential growth meets the rural crossroads of the coastal plain. The map documents a complex drainage system defined by Toisnot Swamp and Hominy Swamp, which dictate the local topography and the placement of historic landmarks like Finch Mill and the Finch Millpond. The presence of both the Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport and the Wilson Industrial Air Center underscores the area's role as a regional transportation hub during this era.

Agricultural heritage remains visible through the persistent identity of small communities like Winstead Crossroads, New Hope, and Dunn Crossroads. In the north, the Tar River Reservoir and the Tar River provide a contrast to the southern urban density, showing how water resources were managed for the growing population. Numerous bridge crossings, including Thompson Bridge and Cockrell Bridge, illustrate the established road network connecting these historic settlements across the marshy lowlands.