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2019 Map of Winton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Chowan River and its confluence with the Meherrin River define the wetlands and lowlands of the North Carolina coastal plain. In this 2019 survey, the town of Winton serves as a central hub, situated along the southern banks near where the Meherrin River and Potecasi Creek feed into the larger Chowan waterway. This landscape is a complex network of riverine islands like Dowry Island and Flax Island, alongside extensive marshy areas such as the Whiteoak Pocosin and Runoff Swamp.

Evidence of historical settlements and local lineage is scattered throughout the region, from the riverside community of Tunis to the inland Askew Cem. The map illustrates the connectivity of rural Hertford and Gates Counties, linked by long-established routes like Parkers Ferry Rd and Sandbanks Rd. Small landings and recreational spots such as Chowan Beach and Tuscarora Beach dot the riverbanks, reflecting a lifestyle deeply integrated with the water.