The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75"x29" or larger. Black Swamp is covered by the Drake, NC US Topo Map quadrant
Free US Topo Map PDF Order Waterproof Printed Topo MapPine Log Branch | 0.3 mi |
Flat Rock Branch | 3.7 mi |
Beaverdam Swamp | 4.0 mi |
Little Fishing Creek | 4.3 mi |
Lane Swamp | 4.4 mi |
Battleboro, NC | 5 mi |
Whitakers, NC | 6 mi |
Red Oak, NC | 7 mi |
Dortches, NC | 7 mi |
Enfield, NC | 10 mi |
Williams Cemetery | Man-made | 0.2 mi |
Powell Cemetery | Man-made | 0.6 mi |
Powell Cemetery | Man-made | 0.6 mi |
Greene Cemetery | Man-made | 1.4 mi |
Wadfords Store (historical) | Man-made | 1.7 mi |
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is NASHVI which is approximately 13 miles away and has an elevation of 210 feet (92 feet higher than Black Swamp). Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have differences in elevation and topography, the historic weather at the two separate locations may be different as well.
Month | Precip | AVG High Temp | AVG Low Temp |
---|---|---|---|
January | 4.05" | 50.4° | 29.0° |
February | 3.62" | 54.2° | 30.9° |
March | 4.28" | 62.2° | 38.1° |
April | 2.86" | 72.0° | 46.5° |
May | 4.32" | 78.6° | 55.3° |
June | 3.39" | 85.2° | 63.6° |
July | 4.05" | 88.9° | 68.2° |
August | 3.84" | 86.7° | 67.0° |
September | 3.70" | 81.2° | 60.5° |
October | 2.76" | 71.3° | 47.7° |
November | 3.03" | 63.5° | 39.5° |
December | 2.99" | 53.9° | 31.5° |
This location's average summer high temps are higher than 62% of other locations on record.
This location's average winter low temps are higher than 75% of other locations on record.
This location's average precipitation levels are higher than 65% of other locations on record.