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1997 Map of Woodard

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Woodard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Woodland sits at a geographic crossroads in the late twentieth century, anchoring a landscape where the rural settlements of George, Eagletown, and Mintons Store are connected by a network of winding county roads. The terrain is defined by its low-lying hydrology, dominated by the sluggish waters of Urahaw Swamp and the meandering paths of Catawhiskie Creek and Potecasi Creek. These waterways and their associated floodplains have historically dictated the placement of farms and small communities.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous country churches, such as Jerusalem Ch, Hebron Ch, and Grace Ch, many of which are accompanied by small family or community cemeteries. The presence of the Tri-County Airport and a Gaging Sta on Ahoskie Creek provides evidence of the area's infrastructure and water management. This survey captures a region transitioning into the modern era while maintaining the distinct footprints of its original crossroads hamlets and religious centers.