2019 Map of Maple Hill

About this map

Maple Hill serves as a central point in this part of southeastern North Carolina, situated near the meeting point of Duplin, Onslow, and Pender Counties. The landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and water systems, notably the Angola Swamp to the west and the expansive Sandy Run Swamp and Little Sandy Run Swamp to the east. These low-lying areas dictate the settlement pattern, with roads like Old Maple Hill Rd N and Webbtown Rd following the higher ground between drainage basins. Local infrastructure and history are evident in names like Maple Hill School Rd and Sholar Mill Rd, suggesting the historical importance of local education and milling along the creeks. The area is heavily intersected by several watercourses including Cypress Creek, Holly Shelter Creek, and Tenmile Cr, which flow through the dense swamp forests that characterize this coastal plain environment.