unincorporated communities within these counties are also within the Study Area , though not JLUS partners . The landscapes within the Study Area consist of agricultural lands and forest areas . The general area is mostly rural farmlands along with higher density development in the cities . The eastern counties within the Study Area consist of coastal lowlands .
The following is a description of each partnering jurisdiction in the JLUS Study Area .
cultural and economic center of the county . The 1705 , is the state ’ s oldest town , first capital , and the early eighteenth century . The town of Choco hub of the Norfolk Southern Railway starting in 1 Beaufort County include Aurora , Belhaven , Pant Washington Park . The 2010 population of the co
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Beaufort County Beaufort County is located on the eastern shore of North Carolina , approximately 100 miles east of Seymour Johnson AFB and about 60 miles west of DCR . The county consists of areas to the north and south of the Pamlico River . The county is approximately 958 square miles , making it the fifth largest county in North Carolina . The county is situated southwest of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and north of Route 70 , which is located north of the Croatan National Forest . Jurisdictions bordering Beaufort County include Washington County to the northeast , Hyde County to the east , Pamlico County to the southeast , Craven County to the southwest , Pitt County to the west , and Martin County to the northwest . Beaufort County consists of various bodies of water and flatlands which characterizes the state ’ s coastal plains region .
Established in 1705 , Beaufort County is one of North Carolina ’ s oldest counties . The county was originally formed as Bath County and was the state ’ s first capital due to its location . Beaufort County was known to be the point of entry due to its port during early settlement . In April 1782 , the Battle of Beaufort occurred in the county ; one of the last battles of the Revolutionary War .
Numerous towns are located in Beaufort County . The City of Washington , the county seat , is named in honor of President George Washington . It once had a thriving shipbuilding trade and a busy port . Washington remains the
Beaufort County Courthouse
Bertie County Bertie County is located in northeastern North C miles northeast of Seymour Johnson AFB , and ab The county is bordered by the Chowan and Roan the Cashie River , which flows into Albemarle Sou Bertie County include Hertford County to the no
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