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2010 Map of Fort Barnwell

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fort Barnwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fort Barnwell and the surrounding coastal plain of eastern North Carolina define this landscape, where the Neuse River winds through a network of creeks and swamps. The area's riverine heritage is evident in the numerous historical points of access, including Biddle Landing, Pitchkettle Landing, and Dudley Landing. These sites, alongside settlements like Maplecypress and Honolulu, reflect a community deeply tied to the waterways and fertile lowlands between Pitt and Craven counties.

Water management and local geography are highlighted by features such as the Saint Johns Canal and the broad reaches of Flat Swamp. Local institutions and gathering places, such as the WOW Youth Camp near Village Creek, are preserved alongside family-named landmarks like Cannon Price Rd and Joe Gardner Rd. The map illustrates the transition from the upland communities of Saint Johns and Quinerly down to the riverbanks at Riverside.