2016 Map of Cherry Point

About this map

The Neuse River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a broad natural boundary between Pamlico and Craven counties. On the southern shore, the vast Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station /Cunningham Field and the Croatan National Forest define the land use, where complex drainage systems like Hancock Creek and Cahoogue Creek wind through the timberland. The map documents the vital Cherry Branch - Minnesott Ferry crossing, which remains a primary link for travelers between the northern settlements of Arapahoe and Minnesota Beach and the military hub near Havelock. Along the intricate shoreline, numerous guts and creeks such as Mitchell Creek and Clubfoot Creek offer a detailed view of the tidal environment. This era of the landscape is characterized by the coexistence of established coastal communities like Janeiro and Bachelor alongside large-scale federal installations and youth camps like Camp Seagull.