2019 Map of Stella

About this map

The White Oak River serves as the winding centerpiece for this coastal Carolina landscape, defining the boundaries where Onslow, Jones, and Carteret counties meet. The river’s serpentine path is mirrored by a complex network of tributaries such as Hunters Creek and Grants Creek, carving through the dense pine and swamp lands of the Croatan National Forest. Small rural crossroads and communities like Silverdale and Stella are connected by historical routes including the Belgrade Swansboro Rd and Stella Rd, which lead to the Stella Bridge crossing. The terrain is a mosaic of low-lying wetlands and established family-named roads, from Pala Alto to Morton Fork, revealing a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the tidal waters and agricultural reaches of the eastern seaboard.