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2011 Map of New Bern

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of New Bern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Union Point stands at the strategic confluence of the Neuse River and the Trent River, marking the heart of the historic riverfront district. This 2011 survey reveals the modern footprint of the area, where the Alfred A Cunningham Bridge links the city center to James City. The map details a landscape defined by its waterways, showing how residential growth has expanded into communities like Trent Woods, Cypress Shores, and Bowling Heights.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several major burial grounds, including the Evergreen Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and the New Bern Memorial Cemetery. The transition from the urban grid of New Bern to the surrounding wetlands and creeks is evident, with named reaches such as Brice Creek and Jack Smith Creek cutting through the terrain. The presence of the Simmons Nott Airport and the commercial activity around Bridgeton highlights the region's continued role as a coastal transportation hub.