2016 Map of Catfish Lake

About this map

Croatan National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, defined by its extensive wetlands and distinct pocosin lakes. The area is marked by large, shallow water bodies including Catfish Lake, Great Lake, and Long Lake, which provide a clear look at the unique hydrology of the North Carolina inner banks. These lakes are interconnected by a network of slow-moving waterways such as Black Swamp Cr and the multiple branches of Brice Cr, including the W Prong Brice Cr and E Prong Brice Cr. Human infrastructure is minimal and peripheral, concentrated along routes like Little Rd and Catfish Farm Rd. The map also captures the administrative divide of the Jones Co and Craven Co line as it cuts through the dense forest and swamp terrain, illustrating the remote character of this region south of New Bern.