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2013 Map of Fort Barnwell

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fort Barnwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fort Barnwell serves as a central hub in this riverfront landscape, where agricultural lands and wooded swamps meet the winding Neuse River. The map reveals a high concentration of river access points, including Core Creek Landing, Harris Landing, and Dudley Landing, emphasizing the importance of the river corridor for both commerce and transport. The rural character of Craven County is evident in the network of small settlements like Maplecypress and Honolulu, which are linked by long-established roads such as Pitt Co Line Rd.

Drainage systems are a prominent feature of the terrain, with the Shiloh Canal and Buckleberry Canal cutting through the lowlands north of the river. These engineered waterways, alongside natural features like Grinnel Slough and Halfmoon Cr, define the drainage patterns of the coastal plain. For local historians, the numerous family-named roads and remote landings provide a detailed record of the community's relationship with the water and the land during the early 21st century.