2022 Map of Fort Barnwell

About this map

Fort Barnwell and the surrounding coastal plain of Craven and Pitt Counties are defined by a complex hydraulic landscape where the Neuse River bends through heavy wetlands. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of drainage in the region, featuring an extensive network of man-made waterways including the Saint Johns Canal, Shiloh Canal, Martel Canal, and Buckleberry Canal. These structures, alongside natural features like Grinnel Slough and Flat Swamp, dominate the low-lying terrain between the river and Swift Creek. Small residential clusters such as Honolulu, Riverside, and Maplecypress are linked by a web of rural routes like Riverside Rd and Maple Cypress Rd. The map provides a clear look at how contemporary land use and road networks navigate the intricate interface of creeks and canals in eastern North Carolina.