2013 Map of Askin

About this map

The Neuse River dominates this portion of Craven County, North Carolina, forming a complex network of wetlands and channels including The Gut, Shad Cove, and Rennys Cr. Along the western banks, the landscape transitions from the river's edge at Gatlin Beach and Hog Island toward established residential developments near Washington Forks and the outskirts of Bellair. The map illustrates a contemporary pattern of suburban growth and traditional river-dependent geography, where modern roads like the New Bern Byp intersect with older access points such as Streets Ferry and Cool Springs Landing. To the north and east, the terrain becomes increasingly marshy, defined by Beaverdam Swamp, Fisher Swamp, and Kit Swamp, which isolate small rural settlements like Askin and Rowes Corner. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the interface between the coastal plains' wetlands and the expanding residential footprint of the New Bern area.