1948 Map of Maple Hill

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Camp Davis stands out as a significant military installation in the southeast corner of this coastal plain landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and creeks crossing the borders of Duplin, Pender, and Onslow counties. The area is dominated by the Holly Shelter Swamp and the unique evergreen shrub bog known as the Pocosin, illustrating the complex hydrology that historically limited large-scale development. Small rural junctions and post offices like Maple Hill, Waltons Store, and Padgett are connected by a web of named tracks such as Moores Ridge Road and Haws Run Road. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad cuts through the southeastern portion near Folkstone, providing a vital transportation link through the difficult terrain of Juniper Swamp and Holly Shelter Creek.