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1977 Map of Kellum

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Kellum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Hofmann Forest and the White Oak Pocosin dominate this landscape on the Onslow County coastal plain during the mid-1970s. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain, serving as a primary transit corridor through the dense woods and wetlands between Kellum and Deppe. The map reveals a transition from these managed timberlands to the growing residential and educational hubs of the era, such as the area around White Oak High School and Morton School.

Cultural and industrial life is evidenced by the numerous cemeteries scattered throughout the rural landscape and the presence of specialized landmarks like the Deppe Airport and White Oak Airport. Along the water, Northeast Creek and Wolf Swamp wind through the region, while local religious life is anchored by Fountain of Life Church and Grants Creek Church. The inclusion of Trailer Parks and a Golf Course reflects the suburban development occurring on the outskirts of established settlements like Pumpkin Center.