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2011 Map of Cherry Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cherry Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Neuse River dominates this coastal landscape, separating the northern settlements like Janeiro and Minnesott Beach from the southern banks. Along the southern shore, the prominent Cherry Point peninsula is defined by a dense network of residential streets and creek systems, including Hancock Creek and Cahoogue Creek. The map documents a mix of recreational and military-adjacent land use, featuring Camp Seagull and Camp Don-Lee on the northern shore and the Pine Cliff Lookout Tower to the south.

Further inland, the terrain transitions into a web of smaller waterways and drainage points such as Mitchell Creek, Still Gut, and Clubfoot Creek. Small communities like Blades and Bachelor are situated amidst these wetlands, connected by local routes like Temple Point Rd. The presence of the Temple church and numerous family-named landmarks like Pierson Point and Wilkinson Point offers significant detail for researchers tracking the development of Craven County’s waterfront and rural interiors.