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2016 Map of Hubert

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hubert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The White Oak River and the Atlantic Ocean define the aquatic landscape of eastern Onslow County, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts behind a series of barrier features. Coastal morphology is prominent here, shown through the tidal structures of Bear Island and Finns Island, with the Bogue Inlet and Bear Inlet providing passage from Onslow Bay into the complex network of sounds and salt marshes. The settlement of Swansboro sits at a strategic point where the river meets the sea, serving as a hub for the surrounding smaller communities.

Inland, the terrain is shaped by extensive wetlands such as Bell Swamp and Parrot Swamp, which influence the local road network and property boundaries. Family-named landmarks and historical settlements like Starling, Hubert, and Willis Landing are scattered throughout the low-lying coastal plain. The map traces the winding paths of Queen Creek and Bear Creek, showing how these waterways historically dictated the development of the region's rural and maritime economy.