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2013 Map of Winton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Winton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Chowan River and its many landings anchor this corner of Hertford County, defining the local geography through a network of water-based access points. Winton serves as a primary settlement along the river's southern bank, where streets like Metcalf St and N Main St meet the shoreline near the mouth of Folley Br. The landscape is a complex system of tributaries, including Potecasi Cr, Meherrin River, and Liverman Cr, which historically facilitated timber and agricultural transport.

Local history is preserved in named locations like Mount Gallows, Pipkin Place, and Bartonsville, which reflect the early landholdings and community clusters of the region. River life is further evidenced by several small recreational or residential hubs like Chowan Beach and Tuscarora Beach, as well as industrial landmarks such as the Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake near Tunis. Genealogists may find value in the specific naming of landings, from Mitchell Landing to Spring Landing, which point to established river-crossing and trade sites that have shaped the county for generations.