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2019 Map of Hubert

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hubert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The coastal landscape of Onslow County is defined by a complex network of tidal creeks and estuaries where the mainland meets Bogue Sound. This survey captures the residential growth and maritime character of the area surrounding Swansboro, highlighting the intricate fingers of Queen Creek and Parrot Swamp as they reach toward the Atlantic. The transition from the established community of Hubert to the more dispersed settlements of Starling and Bear Creek shows how development has followed the natural contours of the land, hemmed in by the expansive salt marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Navigation and waterfront access remain central to the region's identity, evidenced by landmarks like Willis Landing and the protected stretches of Bear Island and Finns Island. The map documents a modern era of coastal connectivity, where major routes like Freedom Way and Old State Hwy 24 link these low-lying communities, while the vast wetlands of Bell Swamp continue to shape the limits of local infrastructure.