2016 Map of Newport

About this map

Croatan National Forest dominates the central landscape of this coastal North Carolina region, where the labyrinthine waterways of the Newport River and Harlowe Creek define the local geography. In the northern reaches, the settlements of Harlowe and North Harlowe sit near the historic division of Craven and Carteret counties, characterized by a transition from forested wetlands to the tidal influences of Clubfoot Creek. The map documents a complex drainage system including Mortons Mill Pond and Money Island Swamp, illustrating how the hydrology of the Inner Banks shaped the development of communities like Newport and Union Point.