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1994 Map of Stella

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Stella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The White Oak River snakes through a complex coastal landscape of wetlands and timberland, serving as a prominent boundary between Onslow, Jones, and Carteret Counties. On the eastern banks, the Croatan National Forest dominates the terrain, featuring managed tracts and access points like the Boat Ramp Haywood Landing. The western side of the river shows a more developed settlement pattern centered around crossroads like Pala Alto and Silverdale, where the Silverdale Sch and several local churches formed the backbone of rural community life in the mid-1990s.

Local genealogy and history are well-represented by numerous family-named landmarks and small-scale industries. Cultural sites such as Tabernacle Ch, St Stephens Ch, and Midway Ch are scattered throughout the region, while the southern reach of the map touches the northern edge of Camp Lejeune. The presence of a Quarry and a Sandpit near the river suggests the importance of extractive resources to the local economy alongside the maritime and forestry sectors.