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2019 Map of Newport

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

MCAS Cherry Point dominates the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, situated just east of Havelock at the edge of the Croatan National Forest. The geography is defined by the winding Newport River and its myriad tributaries, including Snows Swamp Br and Smiths Swamp, which feed into the tidal waters of The Narrows. This environment supported timber and early industry, evidenced by features like Mortons Mill Pond and Mill Pond.

Smaller rural communities and family-named landmarks are scattered across the terrain, from Union Point and Harlowe to the small settlement at Mill Creek. For genealogists, the map identifies local burial grounds such as Pilgrims Rest Cem and Newport Cem. The intricate network of wetlands and creeks, including Clubfoot Creek and Money Island Swamp, illustrates the complex hydrology of eastern North Carolina's lowcountry before the continued expansion of nearby Morehead City.