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2016 Map of Winton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Winton sits at the southern bend of the Chowan River, a geographic centerpiece where the river's path winds through Run of Swamp and past distinctive landforms like Dowry Island and Flax Island. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Meherrin River and Potecasi Creek, creating a complex network of wetlands and riverine stretches such as Long Reach. These waterways were central to the area's development, as evidenced by the riverfront communities of Chowan Beach and Tuscarora Beach.

Local industry and land use are reflected in features such as Harrells Mill and the Farmers Chemical Assoc Lake near Tunis. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through sites like Askew Cem or small settlements including Bartonsville, Storys, and Como. The interplay between the river system and the surrounding timberlands, like the Whiteoak Pocosin, highlights the historical reliance on this water-and-woods economy.