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1981 Map of Stag Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Northeast Cape Fear River dominates this Pender County landscape, its meandering course flanked by wide bottomlands and the expansive Holly Shelter Swamp. In the early 1980s, the area remained largely rural, defined by small settlements like Shelter Neck, White Stocking, and Stag Park that grew along the higher ground bordering the river's floodplain. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Holly Shelter Game Land, accessible via the Lodge Road, reflecting a landscape preserved for conservation and hunting.

Local life is anchored by family and community landmarks such as Walkers Store and several country churches, including Jordans Ch and Pikes Creek Ch. Navigational and industrial points like the Bannerman Lookout Tower, a Landing Strip, and a Sandpit near Sand Hill illustrate the region's managed forestry and river-based geography. The presence of numerous creek systems, such as Holly Shelter Creek and Burgaw Creek, highlights the intricate drainage network of the Carolina coastal plain.