2016 Map of Jacksonville North

About this map

Jacksonville serves as the focal point for this survey of coastal North Carolina, where urban expansion meets the dense wetlands of the Atlantic coastal plain. The landscape is defined by the New River and its intricate network of tributaries, including Mill Creek and Half Moon Creek. The northern reaches are dominated by the extensive White Oak Pocosin, a unique shrub-bog ecosystem that transitions into the Bachelors Delight Swamp. This geography heavily influenced the layout of local infrastructure, with settlements like Gum Branch and Tar Landing situated on higher ground above the drainages. The map details the mid-2010s suburban growth of Jacksonville North, featuring the Coastal Carolina Community College campus and Onslow Memorial Park, providing a clear look at the region's contemporary development alongside its preserved natural marshlands.