Holly Shelter Cr and Sandy Run Swamp anchor the complex network of wetlands and low ridges that define this portion of Onslow County. The landscape is characterized by its numerous watercourses, including Shaken Cr and Shelter Swamp Cr, which meander through a region where distinct landforms like Bryants Ridge and Southwest Ridge emerge from the surrounding swamp. The road network is primarily composed of rural connectors such as Old Maple Hill Rd and Godwin Rd, which navigate the edges of these waterways. Farther south, the presence of Pine Island, Back Island, and T Island near Ashes Cr suggests a terrain of isolated rises within the hydrologically sensitive environment. The inclusion of Military Rd reflects the specialized land use patterns often found in this section of coastal North Carolina, providing a record of the infrastructure supporting regional transit and land management.
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1942 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Burgaw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Rocky Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Maple Hill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Beaufort
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Beaufort
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Holly Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Mooretown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000