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1981 Map of Maple Hill SW

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Maple Hill SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Holly Shelter Game Land dominates this coastal plain landscape, where the intricate hydrology of the Holly Shelter Swamp meets the slow-moving waters of Holly Shelter Creek and Shelter Swamp Creek. The terrain is characterized by a series of elliptical bays and low rises, including Bryants Ridge and the Southwest Ridge. These subtle shifts in elevation dictate the movement of water through systems like Shaken Creek and Juniper Creek, which eventually reach Herring Lake and Big Lake.

Access into this remote wetland environment is restricted to a sparse network of unpaved tracks, notably Lodge Road and Juniper Road. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact boundaries of the Pender and Onslow County line as it was established in the early 1980s. Local landmarks such as Back Island and Pine Island appear as slightly higher ground amid the surrounding swamp, illustrating the complex natural drainage patterns of this protected North Carolina wilderness.