Craven Geography

by Ralph Taylor, 26 March 2007 -- revised 20 August 2008

Craven, indeed all the counties discussed on this site, lie on North Carolina's coastal plain. There are no mountains and few hills of note. The terrain is flat and filled with many creeks, branches, swamps (or former swamps) and pocosins. It is a rich agricultural area and has been heavily farmed.

Map: New Bern to Kinston
1865 Map, made near end of Civil War

This map plainly shows the dominance of the Neuse & Trent Rivers and the swamp between them. The diagonal line running from Kinston to New Bern & then south is the railroad.

Features

The source for much of the information in the table below is the website of the US Geographic Names Information Service, abbreviated USGNIS. Features not listed below may be found at this website. "Map" below refers to the US Geological Survey quadrangle map on which the feature is located. "USGNIS#" refers to the identification number assigned by the US Geographic Names Information Service.

Name	Description	Lattitude (DMS)	Longitude (DMS)
Jump: A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V Neuse, Trent, Broad Crk, Contentnea Crk., Southwest Crk
Neuse River	Formerly known as the Gow-ta-no and Neusiok. It runs approximately northwest to southeast in Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Wayne & 6 other counties, meeting Pamlico Sound south of New Bern. Its eastern portion forms part of the Intracoastal Waterway, known to boaters. As an important “highway”, it is referenced in many deeds, but – due to its length & many twists – is an insufficient locator. Deeds often refer to the “south side” or “north side of the Neuse, but this can be misleading to the map reader. For much of its length in Craven, the Neuse runs north to south and has a primarily west side (“south”) and east side (“north”). This river also runs south to north for a stretch in Lenoir County. We will use both sorts of terms when confusion would otherwise result. Maps = several, USGS ID = 1013910	Head
36º05’42”N	078º48’49”W
Mouth
35º07’53”N	076º30’14”W
Trent River	Formerly known as the Quoracks River, runs approximately west to east, joining the Neuse on its west side south of New Bern and north of James City. It, also, is referenced in many deeds but suffers the same problems as the Neuse as a locator. Note that on its western (upstream) extent, the Trent runs north to south. Map = New Bern, USGNIS = 1024362	Head
35º06’04”N	077º44’47”W
Mouth
35º06”04’N	077º 02'12W
Adams Creek Canal	Presently a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, joining the Neuse River with the Newport River. (We suspect Adams Creek was dredged to form the canal.) Map = Merrimon, USGINS# = 980038	34º57'54’N	076º41'23’W
Albrittons Landing	On the south (east) Neuse about 500 feet downstream of the highway 55E bridge. Map = Grifton, USGINS# = 1018785	35º1749N	077º2941W
Alligator Branch	A tributary of Mosely Creek. It has two prongs south and east of NC Hwy. 55W. Map = Grifton, USGINS# = 1024507	35º1947N	077º2519W
Ashes Creek	See Broad Creek.	35º0306N	076º 5708W
Bachelor Creek	AKA “Batchelors Creek”, “Bachelors Creek” or “Batchelder Creek” -- running approximately northwest to southeast paralleling the Neuse at that point and then joining it near Hog Island & north of the present Washington Forks. The water between the mouth of the creek & Hog Island is known as "The Gut". Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1018891	35º 0834N	077º 0339W
Banks Landing	On the north bank of the Trent between Long Branch & Beaverdam Branch in present Jones Co. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1018954 & 1018955	35º0257N	077º1623W
Beasley Island	Thought to be either of two places: (1) a place where the waters of Mill Branch separated, then rejoined, to form an island; or (2) near Pitchkettle Landing on the Neuse, formed by swirling eddies in the current. No such island is evident in either location today.	?	?
Beaverdam Branch	On the north side of the Neuse, flowing initially easterly from Sharon, then southerly to join the Neuse near Becton’s Old Field Landing. It is considerably west & north of Beaverdam Swamp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 980820	35 º 0952N	077º 1012W
Beaverdam Creek	In present Jones Co. Map = Trenton, USGINS# = 980857	35º 0250N	077º 1625W
Beaverdam Swamp	On the north (east) side of the Neuse, joins Fisher Creek – which in turn joins Little Swift Creek about ½ mile southeast of Ernul. It is considerably east & south of Beaverdam Branch. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1023819	35º 1439N	077º 0356W
Beaufort Road	Ran approximately northwest to southeast from New Bern to Beaufort town, probably roughly following the route of present US 70, then NC Hwy. 101. A present Beaufort Rd. has its northern terminus at the Cherry Point Naval Hospital, runs south & east, and joins Roosevelt Blvd.	?	?
Bectons Old Field Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, about 1/2 mile downstream of its confluence with Beaverdam Branch & 1 mile upstream of Dougherty Cove. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1023820	35º2008N	077º2729W
Bells Landing	On the south bank of the Trent, about 1/4 mile upstream of its confluence with Raccoon Creek. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1019077	35º0149N	077º1046W
Big Branch	Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1009256	34º5336N	076º 4650W
Biddle Landing	On the south shore of the Neuse, about 1.8 miles upstream (west) of Maple Cypress Road (County 1470).Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1023824	35º1904N	077º1933W
Black Swamp	A tributary of the Trent River in Jones County. Map = Comfort, USGNIS# = 981543	35º0131N	077º3244W
Blackmans Creek	Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1018674	35º0842N	077º0422W
Bone Gray Branch	A short stream, running roughly south to north west of Co. Rd. 1803 & joining the Neuse on its south shore.
Brices Creek	AKA “Brice Creek”, runs approximately south to north, joining the Trent about two miles southwest of New Bern. Has both an “East Prong” and a “West Prong”. Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1025096	35º0434N	077º 0331W
Briery Run	On the north side of the Neuse in Pitt or Lenoir County. It flows northeasterly, past Graingers, to join Stonyton Creek about one mile southwest of Graingers. Map = Kinston . USGNIS# = 981894	35º1848N	077º3156W
Broad Creek	AKA, Ashes Creek. In present-day Pamlico County; runs approximately north to south & joins the Neuse at Sandy Point about two miles southwest of Arapahoe & opposite Flanner Beach. {It is another stream than that mentioned as being on the south side of the Neuse,} It has both an “East Prong” and a “West Prong”. Map = Upper Broad Creek, USGNIS# = 996548	35º0306N	076º 5708W
Bryan Landing	On the south (east) bank of the Trent south of Oak Grove Airfield, about 1 mile downstream of its confluence with Mill Run. In this section, the Trent takes a dramatic bend, flowing from southerly to northerly, before turning east. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1019345	35º0045N	077º1555W
Cahoogue Creek	Runs south-southeast to north-northwest & joins Hancock Creek opposite the present Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, after which the joined creeks flow into the Neuse’s southern shore. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1009898	34º5512N	076º 5102W
Caswell Landing	On a bend of the Neuse River in Lenoir County, about ½ mile south (upstream) of NC 55 & Albrittons’ Landing. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1019558	35º1704N	077º2943W
Cherry Point Landing	This historical feature no longer exists, but served as a stopping point on the Neuse River steamboat route. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1766222. Coordinates are approximate.	34º5636N	076º5209W
Citation Creek	See Southwest Creek in Lenoir Co..	35º1557N	077º 3038W
Clubfoot Creek	Flows approximately northerly in eastern Craven, joining the Neuse on its southern shore near Great Island, between Temple & Bachelor. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1010341	34º5505N	076 º 4526W
Colemans Creek	We have not found this creek, a tributary of Slocum Creek, & speculate that it is now known by another name. It is mentioned in several deeds involving John Taylor, his son Absalom, and Jacob Taylor; some of these also reference Broad Creek, the present of which on the north (east) side of the Neuse. However, "Broad Creek" may refer to the creek currently called "Tucker" & Colemans Creek may have been Southwest Prong or East Prong.	?	?
Contentnea Creek	AKA, Great Contentnea Creek, Great Cotecktney Creek, Moccasin Creek, Moccasin River, & Quotankney Creek. Runs approximately northwest to southeast through present Pitt, Lenoir, Greene & Wilson counties. . Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 983467	35º2026N	077º2320W
Cool Springs Landing	On Swift Creek, near the confluence with the Neuse. Accessed by Cool Spring Rd., (County 1435). Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1019769	35º1134N	077º0502W
Core Creek	Also known as “Cove Creek” or “Moon Creek”, runs approximately south to north, joining the Neuse River at Core Creek Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1019785	35º17’26”N	077º17’09”W
Core Creek Landing	On Core Creek at its confluence with Flat Swamp, about 1 mile upstream of Core Creek's confluence with the Neuse River about two miles east of Fort Barnwell and 24 miles east of Kinston.	35º1721N	077º1730W
Core Creek Town	On Adams Creek Canal in Carteret Co., not related to either Core Creek or Core Creek Landing. Map = Core Creek, USGINS# = 1019784	34º4943N	076º4135W
Cove Creek	See Core Creek above.
Cove Landing	Approximately 2 miles west of Ernul on Swift Creek. Map = Ernul, USGINS# = 1019810	35º1516N	077º0725W
Cowpen Landing	On the Neuse River at the southern terminus of county road 1441. It has a boat ramp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1019822	35º1419N	077º1002W
Cove City	A town near Flat Swamp and the headwaters of Core Creek; it came into existence with the building of the railroad. Map = Cove City, USGINS# = 1019808	35º1115N	077º1915W
Cox Landing	On the south bank of the Neuse River, due south of Quinerly & 1/2 mile downstream of Alum Springs Branch. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1004018	35º2000N	077º2219W
Crooked Run	A small stream, which runs in a “fish-hook” manner – beginning from its headwaters in a southeast to northwest direction, it turns right to flow southwesterly into Otter Creek. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1010591	34º5918N	076 º 5723W
Dalys Creek	Lenoir Co. Map = Seven Springs, USGNIS = 983913	35º1237N	077º4820W
Ditch Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, approximately 1/2 mile upstream of the Core Creek confluence. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1023949	35º1752N	077º1714W
Dougherty’s Cove	(AKA, Daughety’s Cove?) A cove in the Neuse River in present Lenoir County, between Plank Landing on the east & Becton’s Old Field Landing on the west. It is on a bend of the river & apparently formed by swirling currents.
Dover Swamp	See Great Dover Swamp.
Duck Creek	Runs approximately north to south for about two miles on the eastern shore of the Neuse and joins it opposite James City. Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1010932	35º0543N	077º0028W
Dudley Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, about one mile downstream of Pitchkettle Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1023954	35º1631N	077º1504W
Falling Creek	In Lenoir County on the north side of the Neuse, it flows roughly northwest to southeast and joins the Neuse in a swamp about three miles southeast of Kinston. Map = Deep Run, USGNIS# = 984984	35º1455N	077º3836W
Flat Swamp	A tributary of Core Creek, runs approximately south-southwest to north-northeast, joining the creek at Core Creek Landing and forming an upside-down Y with the creek. The original swampy character has been lost due to drainage. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS = 1004023	35º1729N	077 º 1723W
Fonville	A settlement shown on 18th century maps, south of the Neuse River and west of Bachelor Creek, upstream of New Bern.
Fort Barnwell	Located south of Neuse River & west of Core Creek. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1020324	35º1729N	077º2006W
Foscue Landing	On the north bank of the Trent very near its confluence with Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1008022	35º0310N	077º1814W
Gap Landing	On the south bank of the Neuse at the northern terminus of Glenburne Rd. (County 1402) near the southeastern end of Marsh Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1020395	35º0833N	077º0357W
Glover Creek	A tributary of Colemans Creek currently unidentified
Grape Creek	In Jones Co., Map = Cove City, USGNIS = 1023996	35º1048N	077º1853W
Great Branch	A tributary of Brice Creek, flowing mostly northerly. Its head is near Croatan, south of Catfish Lake Rd. (Co.1100). Map = Catfish Lake, USGNIS = 1008628	34º5851N	077 º 0004W
Great Dover Swamp	A collective term for the large swampy area between the Neuse and the Trent, running from about Bachelor Creek in the east to Mosely Creek in the west. Streams drained into the Trent on the south and the Neuse on the north.
Great Island	Map = Merrimon, USGNIS# = 986021	34º5551N	076º4430W
Greens Thorofare	A channel running approximately west to east, cutting off a northerly bend of the Neuse and rejoining it about one mile south of Cowpen Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 986112	35º1402N	077º1035W
Grimes	An historically populated place (It no longer exists.) in Rowan County, north of China Grove, northwest of the junction of I-85 & County Road 1505. It is referred to in the 1700-1734 estate papers of four Taylors -- Robert, Edward, John & Thomas. Map = China Grove, USGNIS# = 1001842.	35º3519N	080º3244W
Grimes Landing	A Grimes Landing, near the town of Grimesland was (It no longer exists.) on the Pamlico River in PItt County. Map = Grimesland, USGNIS# = 1023599	35º3409N	077º0926W
Grinnel Creek	Flows southerly into the Neuse between Cox Landing & Biddle Landing. It is the most northwesterly stream in Craven; shortly upstream is present Lenoir County. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS = 1024693	35º1938N	077º 2056 W
Gulden Creek	Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1011762	34º5408N	076º4530W
Gum Branch	A small stream on the south side of the Neuse, joining it east of the Marine Corps Air Station, west of Cherry Point & the ferry landing, opposite Wilkinson Point. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1011766	34º5626N	076º 4936W
Gum Swamp	Map = Dover, USGNIS = 1024015	35º1425N	077º 2732W
The Gut	A stream on the west side of Hog Island connecting the Neuse and Bachelor Creek. Map = Askin, USGNIS = 995978	35º1107N	077º 0633W
Halfmoon Creek	Flows southwest to northeast, joining the Neuse (on its southern shore) near Biddle Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024018	35º1909N	077 º 2013W
Hancock Creek	Runs approximately south to north and joins the Neuse at the present Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. After it links with Cahoogue Creek, it flows into the Neuse’s southern shore. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1011828	34º5620N	076 º 5112W
Handy	A settlement shown on 18th century maps, south of the Neuse River and west of Bachelor’s Creek, upstream of New Bern.
Harris Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, about halfway between Pitchkettle Landing & Ditch Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024025	35º1656N	077º1634W
Heath Landing	On Swift Creek, about one mile due south of the junction between US 17 & NC 43. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1020666	35º1608N	077º0749W
Hog Island	Formed by the Neuse on the east side and “The Gut” and Bachelor Creek on the west. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 986880	35º1023N	077 º 0539W
Hooting Ponds	Believed to be "Shooting Ponds", which see.
Horse Landing	On what may have once been the south bank of the Trent, which has apparently changed its course to the west in this section. No longer usable as a landing. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1020839	35º0400N	077º1929W
Ipock Landing	On Swift Creek, about 1 1/2 miles southwest of Cerna. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1020892	35º1546N	077º0738W
Jack Smith Creek	Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1012394	35º0735N	077º0308W
King Creek	Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1012629	34º5558N	076º4754W
Lane Branch	Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1012676	35º10559N	077º10336W
Lane Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, at the confluence with a creek unnamed on current maps & about 3 miles downstream of Pitchkettle Landing. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1024078	35º1530N	077º1336W
Little John Creek	Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1012981	34º5437N	076º5127W
Little Swift Creek	On the north (east) side of the Neuse & joins Swift Creek at the present industrial waste site, about one mile east of Street’s Ferry. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 988787	35º1221N	077 º 0552W
Log Landing	On the north (east) bank of the Trent about 1/4 mile upstream of its confluence with French Branch. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021265	35º0315N	077º1920W
Longpoint Landing	On the White Oak River in southern Jones Co. at the southern terminus of an unpaved road. Map = Stella, USGNIS# = 1008023	34º4753N	077º1041W
Mallard Cove Landing	On the north bank of the Trent, between its confluences with French Branch & Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021331	35º0311N	077º1853W
Marsh Island	In the Neuse, just downstream (southeast) of Hog Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 989369	35º 0850N	077º 0405W
Marsh Landing	On the south (west) bank of the Trent about 1 mile upstream of the present Quaker Neck Country Club. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021354	35º0229N	077º1705W
Mauls Swamp	AKA "Malls Run". Runs from northeast to southwest, joining Swift Creek in the southern part of Vanceboro. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# =
McCoy Branch	A tributary of Mill Run, joining it near the eastern terminus of Co. Rd. 1446 & running roughly parallel to Wetherington Farm Rd.
Mill Branch	In Jones County, a tributary of Southwest Creek. It joins the creek about ¼ mile north of the present railroad tracks and ½ mile northwest of Caswell. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 1024148	35º1250N	077 º 1328W
Mill Creek	Runs south to north, joining the Trent River from the south & appearing relatively large on 18th century maps.	?	?
Mill Creek	Is this same Mill Creek as above? Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1013544	34º5536N	076 º 5414W
Mill Run	Runs initially west to east, then north to south, with its headwaters near county road 55, joining the Neuse about 2.7 miles north of Jasper at Shell Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 989982	35º1409N	077 º 1156W
Mills Branch	Map = Askin, USGNIS = 990019	35º0827N	077 º 0222W
Mitchell Creek	Runs approximately southwest to northeast, joining Clubfoot Creek near the latter’s mouth at the southern shore of the Neuse. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1013638	34º5420N	076º 4545W
Mortons Mill Pond	Map = Newport, USGNIS = 1013711	34º 5152N	076º 4548W
Mosely Creek	From its headwaters runs initially south to north, then west to east to join the Neuse on its southern shore, about 1/3 mile east of Pearce Landing. It forms a part of the boundary between Lenoir & Craven Counties. Map = Falling Creek, USGNIS# = 1027431	35º 1836N	077º 4329W
Murrill Landing	Not (now?) on the Trent, about 500 feet north-northeast of the southern terminus of Johnsonfield Rd. (County 1328). Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021596	35º0249N	077º1714W
Nelson Landing	On the north (west) bank of the Neuse, about 1/2 mile downstream of its confluence with Stonyton Creek. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1004546	35º1902N	077º2859W
Neuse River	See above.
New Bern	The earliest & still largest European settlement and county seat of Craven, sitting at the confluence of the Neuse & Trent Rivers. Map = New Bern, USGNIS = 1013911	35º 0631N	077º 0239W
Ocracoke Island	A “barrier island” in present Hyde Co., NC, helping to form Pamlico Sound and on its southern, seaward side. It lies to the south of Hatteras Isl. Map = Howard Reef, USGNIS# = 991515	35º 0756N	075º 5419W
Ocracoke Harbor	AKA, Silver Lake Harbor. On the southwestern end of Ocracoke Island. It served as an important port in the 18th century, when New Bern resident, James Taylor, was Customs Collector. Map = Ocracoke, USGNIS# = 994817	35º0649N	075º5907W
Olivers Landing	AKA, Oliver Crossroads, Olivers, Olivers Crossroads. On the south (west) bank of the Trent about 1/2 mile upstream of Mill Run. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021745	35º0049N	077º1625W
Otter Creek	Begins about 1.5 miles southeast of Croatan and flows mostly northerly (first northwesterly, then northeasterly) to join the Neuse at Falnner beach. It is about two miles east of Brice’s Creek and 1.2 mile east of Great Branch at its closest point. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1014145	34º5923N	076 º 5724W
Panther Creek	Map = Seven Springs, USGNIS = 991826	35º1159N	077º4917W
Pearce Landing	On the south bank of the Neuse about 800 yards upstream of its confluence with Mosely Creek. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1024210	35º2008N	077º2459W
Perry Landing	Not (now?) on the Trent River & no longer usable as a landing, opposite the confluence with Mill Run. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021870	35º0041N	077º1622W
Pine Tree Creek	Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 992309	35º1244N	077º0723W
Pitchkettle Landing	On the north side of the Neuse River, accessed by land from Pitchkettle Road (County 1449). A sharp bend in the river causes a back eddy or reversal of current to create the "pitchkettle". USGNIS lists no variant names. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024224	35º1652N	077º1531W
Plank Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, near the present community of Urban Estates & about 1 mile upstream of Pearce Landing. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1021995	35º2017N	077º2550W
Pocosin	(From the Indian language, a “swamp on a hill”.) Sometimes spelled Pocoson, the term refers to any of many raised bogs in Craven County. A pocosin is formed by thousands of years of decayed organic material producing a thick, waterlogged goo that is highly acidic and deficient in nutrients. Pocosins are the native environment of unique plants, such as the Venus Flytrap.
Posque Landing	No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature now sits high & dry, north & east of the confluence of the Trent River & Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1022051	35º0321N	077º1804W
Prettyman Landing	No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature now sits high & dry, 1/4 mile east of the confluence of the Trent River & Long Branch. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1022075	35º0239N	077º1550W
Rattlesnake Branch	A tributary of Beaver Creek, which flows in turn into the Trent River east of Shady Grove. Map = Dover, USGNIS# = 1024245	35º0846N	077º2822W
Also, a stream originating near Taylor's Corner & flowing into Tuckahoe Creek. Map = Comfort, USGNIS# = 1025634	35º0123N	077º3548W
Redhill Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, about 1 mile downstream of Land Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1022205	35º1455N	077º1231W
Rennys Creek	Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 993242	35º0816N	077º0323W
Rhems Landing	On the north bank of the Trent River, south of the present River Bend Gold & Country Club. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022236	35º0343N	077º0840W
Salmon Creek	See Southwest Creek in Lenoir Co.	35º1557N	077º 3038W
Scott Landing	On the north (west) bank of the Trent at its confluence with Scott Creek. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022522	35º0258N	077º1110W
Shell Landing	On the south bank of the Neuse, at its confluence with Mill Run. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1002675	35º1407N	077º1155W
Shooting Ponds	A feature mentioned in old deeds which may no longer exist. It is believed to have been in the Core Creek or Flat Swamp area. These may (or may not) be the ponds located at the northern terminus of Daisy Lane, north of Old US Hwy 70.	?	?
Slocum Creek	(AKA “Slocumb’s Creek” or “Slocom’s Creek”) On the south side of the Neuse & joining it on the west side of Cherry Point Naval Air Station. Map = Havelock, USGNIS# = 1015595	34º5707N	076 º 5341W
Slocum Creek Prong	East branch of southwest prong. Map = Masontown, USGNIS = 1010972	34º5136N	076 º 5709W
Slocum Creek Prong	East Prong: Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1011004	34º5401N	076 º 5451W
Snake Hole Branch	Flows roughly south to north in Craven to join Mosely Creek on the south. Map = Grifton, USGNIS = 1004537	35º1846N	077 º 2553W
Southwest Creek	Also known as Citation Creek & Salmon Creek. In present Lenoir Co., on the south side of the Neuse, it flows in a north-northeasterly direction to join the Neuse south of Caswell Landing, shortly after both pass sand pits & about two miles northeast of Georgetown. Map = Kinston, USGNIS # = 1024312	35º1557N	077 º 3038W
Southwest Creek	Another and separate Southwest Creek in Carteret County runs west to east & joins the South River south of the settlement of South River. Map = South River, USGNIS# = 995254	34º5510N	076º3253W
South River	In present Carteret County, runs south to north into the Neuse, east of Adams Creek. Map = South River, USGNIS # = 995204	34º5916N	076º3527W
Spring Garden Landing	On the south bank of the Neuse near the present West Craven Junior High School. Has a boat ramp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS # = 1022746.	35º1309N	077º0854W
Stony Branch	Runs approximately southwest to northeast, (almost) joining the Neuse about one mile south of Cowpen Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 995549	35º1334N	077 º 1004W
Stonyton Creek	On the north side of the Neuse, it flows southerly to join Briery Run & to join the Neuse at Nelson Landing. (At this point, the Neuse is flowing in a primarily northerly direction.) Map = Kinston or Grifton. USGNIS# = 995586	35º1901N	077º2857W
Swift Creek	Runs approximately north to south & joins the Neuse opposite Hog Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1024337	35º1136N	077 º 0602W
Tar Landing	On the north bank of the Trent, about 1 1/2 miles upstream of Rhems Landing. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022884	35º0400N	077º0954W
Taylor Creek	Runs approximately west to east, joining the Neuse on its northern shore about one mile west of Cowpen Landing (terminus of county road 1441, with boat ramp). Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 995889	35º1421N	077 º 1050W
Taylor Farm Rd.	AKA Co. Rd. 1706; runs southeast from near the confluence of Clubfoot Creek & the Neuse & joins Adams Creek Rd. (Co. 1700).
Taylor Rd.	Runs north-south east of Long Creek near its confluence with the Neuse.
Terrapin Landing	On Bone Gray Branch near the present British Chapel. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1024347	35º1803N	077º2809W
Trent River	See above.
Tucker Creek	On the south side of the Neuse & joins it on the west side of Cherry Point naval Station. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1016252	34º5645N	076 º 5429W
Turkey Quarter Creek	Runs approximately west-northwest to east-southeast, joining the Neuse near Shell Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 996345	35º1410N	077 º 1151W
Vanceboro Landing	On Mauls Run, just upstream of its confluence with Swift Creek. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1023071	35º1751N	077º0843W
Village Creek	Runs easterly into the west (south) shore of the Neuse at Village Landing, about ½ mile upstream of Core Creek Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024380	35º18'05"N	077º17'49W
Village Landing	On the Neuse, just downstream of its confluence with Village Creek. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024381	35º1756N	077º1741W
West Landing	On the south (east) bank of the Neuse near the south end of present Clark Field and across from Tailings Pond. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1023169	35º1910N	077º2807W
White Bank Landing	On the south (east) bank of the Trent about 1 mile east of Trenton. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1023196	35º0323N	077º2006W
Whitford Landing	On the south (east) bank of the Trent about 1000 feet downstream of its confuence with Muddy Cove & Island Branch. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1023227	35º0327N	077º0847W
Wildlife Landing	On the north bank of the Neuse, at the southern terminus of Wildlife Rd., (County 1431). Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1023250	35º0840N	077º0253W
Wilkes Landing	On Bear Branch near its confluence with Swift Creek. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1023253 & 1023254	35º1506N	077º0736W
Wolf Pit Branch	A tributary of Core Creek, joining it east of the southern terminus of Co. Rd. 1249. Map = Havelock, USGNIS# = 1016784	34º5321N	076º5535W
Wooten Landing	No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature sits about 1/2 mile north of the Trent's present course, about 2 miles east of the junction of highways 41 & 58 in Trenton. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1023324	35º0325N	077º1835W

Name

Description

Lattitude
(DMS)

Longitude
(DMS)

Jump:
A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V
Neuse, Trent, Broad Crk, Contentnea Crk., Southwest Crk

Neuse River

Formerly known as the Gow-ta-no and Neusiok. It runs approximately northwest to southeast in Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Wayne & 6 other counties, meeting Pamlico Sound south of New Bern. Its eastern portion forms part of the Intracoastal Waterway, known to boaters. As an important “highway”, it is referenced in many deeds, but – due to its length & many twists – is an insufficient locator. Deeds often refer to the “south side” or “north side of the Neuse, but this can be misleading to the map reader. For much of its length in Craven, the Neuse runs north to south and has a primarily west side (“south”) and east side (“north”). This river also runs south to north for a stretch in Lenoir County. We will use both sorts of terms when confusion would otherwise result. Maps = several, USGS ID = 1013910

Head

36º05’42”N

078º48’49”W

Mouth

35º07’53”N

076º30’14”W

Trent River

Formerly known as the Quoracks River, runs approximately west to east, joining the Neuse on its west side south of New Bern and north of James City. It, also, is referenced in many deeds but suffers the same problems as the Neuse as a locator. Note that on its western (upstream) extent, the Trent runs north to south. Map = New Bern, USGNIS = 1024362

Head

35º06’04”N

077º44’47”W

Mouth

35º06”04’N

077º 02'12W

Adams Creek Canal

Presently a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, joining the Neuse River with the Newport River. (We suspect Adams Creek was dredged to form the canal.) Map = Merrimon, USGINS# = 980038

34º57'54’N

076º41'23’W

Albrittons Landing

On the south (east) Neuse about 500 feet downstream of the highway 55E bridge. Map = Grifton, USGINS# = 1018785

35º1749N

077º2941W

Alligator Branch

A tributary of Mosely Creek. It has two prongs south and east of NC Hwy. 55W. Map = Grifton, USGINS# = 1024507

35º1947N

077º2519W

Ashes Creek

See Broad Creek.

35º0306N

076º 5708W

Bachelor Creek

AKA “Batchelors Creek”, “Bachelors Creek” or “Batchelder Creek” -- running approximately northwest to southeast paralleling the Neuse at that point and then joining it near Hog Island & north of the present Washington Forks. The water between the mouth of the creek & Hog Island is known as "The Gut". Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1018891

35º 0834N

077º 0339W

Banks Landing

On the north bank of the Trent between Long Branch & Beaverdam Branch in present Jones Co. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1018954 & 1018955

35º0257N

077º1623W

Beasley Island

Thought to be either of two places: (1) a place where the waters of Mill Branch separated, then rejoined, to form an island; or (2) near Pitchkettle Landing on the Neuse, formed by swirling eddies in the current. No such island is evident in either location today.

Beaverdam Branch

On the north side of the Neuse, flowing initially easterly from Sharon, then southerly to join the Neuse near Becton’s Old Field Landing. It is considerably west & north of Beaverdam Swamp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 980820

35 º 0952N

077º 1012W

Beaverdam Creek

In present Jones Co. Map = Trenton, USGINS# = 980857

35º 0250N

077º 1625W

Beaverdam Swamp

On the north (east) side of the Neuse, joins Fisher Creek – which in turn joins Little Swift Creek about ½ mile southeast of Ernul. It is considerably east & south of Beaverdam Branch. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1023819

35º 1439N

077º 0356W

Beaufort Road

Ran approximately northwest to southeast from New Bern to Beaufort town, probably roughly following the route of present US 70, then NC Hwy. 101. A present Beaufort Rd. has its northern terminus at the Cherry Point Naval Hospital, runs south & east, and joins Roosevelt Blvd.

Bectons Old Field Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, about 1/2 mile downstream of its confluence with Beaverdam Branch & 1 mile upstream of Dougherty Cove. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1023820

35º2008N

077º2729W

Bells Landing

On the south bank of the Trent, about 1/4 mile upstream of its confluence with Raccoon Creek. Map = Pollocksville,
USGNIS# = 1019077

35º0149N

077º1046W

Big Branch

Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1009256

34º5336N

076º 4650W

Biddle Landing

On the south shore of the Neuse, about 1.8 miles upstream (west) of Maple Cypress Road (County 1470).Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1023824

35º1904N

077º1933W

Black Swamp

A tributary of the Trent River in Jones County. Map = Comfort, USGNIS# = 981543

35º0131N

077º3244W

Blackmans Creek

Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1018674

35º0842N

077º0422W

Bone Gray Branch

A short stream, running roughly south to north west of Co. Rd. 1803 & joining the Neuse on its south shore.

Brices Creek

AKA “Brice Creek”, runs approximately south to north, joining the Trent about two miles southwest of New Bern. Has both an “East Prong” and a “West Prong”. Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1025096

35º0434N

077º 0331W

Briery Run

On the north side of the Neuse in Pitt or Lenoir County. It flows northeasterly, past Graingers, to join Stonyton Creek about one mile southwest of Graingers. Map = Kinston . USGNIS# = 981894

35º1848N

077º3156W

Broad Creek

AKA, Ashes Creek. In present-day Pamlico County; runs approximately north to south & joins the Neuse at Sandy Point about two miles southwest of Arapahoe & opposite Flanner Beach. {It is another stream than that mentioned as being on the south side of the Neuse,} It has both an “East Prong” and a “West Prong”. Map = Upper Broad Creek, USGNIS# = 996548

35º0306N

076º 5708W

Bryan Landing

On the south (east) bank of the Trent south of Oak Grove Airfield, about 1 mile downstream of its confluence with Mill Run. In this section, the Trent takes a dramatic bend, flowing from southerly to northerly, before turning east. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1019345

35º0045N

077º1555W

Cahoogue Creek

Runs south-southeast to north-northwest & joins Hancock Creek opposite the present Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, after which the joined creeks flow into the Neuse’s southern shore. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1009898

34º5512N

076º 5102W

Caswell Landing

On a bend of the Neuse River in Lenoir County, about ½ mile south (upstream) of NC 55 & Albrittons’ Landing. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1019558

35º1704N

077º2943W

Cherry Point Landing

This historical feature no longer exists, but served as a stopping point on the Neuse River steamboat route. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1766222. Coordinates are approximate.

34º5636N

076º5209W

Citation Creek

See Southwest Creek in Lenoir Co..

35º1557N

077º 3038W

Clubfoot Creek

Flows approximately northerly in eastern Craven, joining the Neuse on its southern shore near Great Island, between Temple & Bachelor. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1010341

34º5505N

076 º 4526W

Colemans Creek

We have not found this creek, a tributary of Slocum Creek, & speculate that it is now known by another name. It is mentioned in several deeds involving John Taylor, his son Absalom, and Jacob Taylor; some of these also reference Broad Creek, the present of which on the north (east) side of the Neuse. However, "Broad Creek" may refer to the creek currently called "Tucker" & Colemans Creek may have been Southwest Prong or East Prong.

Contentnea Creek

AKA, Great Contentnea Creek, Great Cotecktney Creek, Moccasin Creek, Moccasin River, & Quotankney Creek. Runs approximately northwest to southeast through present Pitt, Lenoir, Greene & Wilson counties. . Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 983467

35º2026N

077º2320W

Cool Springs Landing

On Swift Creek, near the confluence with the Neuse. Accessed by Cool Spring Rd., (County 1435). Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1019769

35º1134N

077º0502W

Core Creek

Also known as “Cove Creek” or “Moon Creek”, runs approximately south to north, joining the Neuse River at Core Creek Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1019785

35º17’26”N

077º17’09”W

Core Creek Landing

On Core Creek at its confluence with Flat Swamp, about 1 mile upstream of Core Creek's confluence with the Neuse River about two miles east of Fort Barnwell and 24 miles east of Kinston.

35º1721N

077º1730W

Core Creek Town

On Adams Creek Canal in Carteret Co., not related to either Core Creek or Core Creek Landing. Map = Core Creek, USGINS# = 1019784

34º4943N

076º4135W

Cove Creek

See Core Creek above.

Cove Landing

Approximately 2 miles west of Ernul on Swift Creek. Map = Ernul, USGINS# = 1019810

35º1516N

077º0725W

Cowpen Landing

On the Neuse River at the southern terminus of county road 1441. It has a boat ramp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1019822

35º1419N

077º1002W

Cove City

A town near Flat Swamp and the headwaters of Core Creek; it came into existence with the building of the railroad. Map = Cove City, USGINS# = 1019808

35º1115N

077º1915W

Cox Landing

On the south bank of the Neuse River, due south of Quinerly & 1/2 mile downstream of Alum Springs Branch. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1004018

35º2000N

077º2219W

Crooked Run

A small stream, which runs in a “fish-hook” manner – beginning from its headwaters in a southeast to northwest direction, it turns right to flow southwesterly into Otter Creek. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1010591

34º5918N

076 º 5723W

Dalys Creek

Lenoir Co. Map = Seven Springs, USGNIS = 983913

35º1237N

077º4820W

Ditch Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, approximately 1/2 mile upstream of the Core Creek confluence. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1023949

35º1752N

077º1714W

Dougherty’s Cove

(AKA, Daughety’s Cove?) A cove in the Neuse River in present Lenoir County, between Plank Landing on the east & Becton’s Old Field Landing on the west. It is on a bend of the river & apparently formed by swirling currents.

Dover Swamp

See Great Dover Swamp.

Duck Creek

Runs approximately north to south for about two miles on the eastern shore of the Neuse and joins it opposite James City. Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1010932

35º0543N

077º0028W

Dudley Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, about one mile downstream of Pitchkettle Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGINS# = 1023954

35º1631N

077º1504W

Falling Creek

In Lenoir County on the north side of the Neuse, it flows roughly northwest to southeast and joins the Neuse in a swamp about three miles southeast of Kinston. Map = Deep Run, USGNIS# = 984984

35º1455N

077º3836W

Flat Swamp

A tributary of Core Creek, runs approximately south-southwest to north-northeast, joining the creek at Core Creek Landing and forming an upside-down Y with the creek. The original swampy character has been lost due to drainage. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS = 1004023

35º1729N

077 º 1723W

Fonville

A settlement shown on 18th century maps, south of the Neuse River and west of Bachelor Creek, upstream of New Bern.

Fort Barnwell

Located south of Neuse River & west of Core Creek. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1020324

35º1729N

077º2006W

Foscue Landing

On the north bank of the Trent very near its confluence with Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1008022

35º0310N

077º1814W

Gap Landing

On the south bank of the Neuse at the northern terminus of Glenburne Rd. (County 1402) near the southeastern end of Marsh Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1020395

35º0833N

077º0357W

Glover Creek

A tributary of Colemans Creek currently unidentified

Grape Creek

In Jones Co., Map = Cove City, USGNIS = 1023996

35º1048N

077º1853W

Great Branch

A tributary of Brice Creek, flowing mostly northerly. Its head is near Croatan, south of Catfish Lake Rd. (Co.1100). Map = Catfish Lake, USGNIS = 1008628

34º5851N

077 º 0004W

Great Dover Swamp

A collective term for the large swampy area between the Neuse and the Trent, running from about Bachelor Creek in the east to Mosely Creek in the west. Streams drained into the Trent on the south and the Neuse on the north.

Great Island

Map = Merrimon, USGNIS# = 986021

34º5551N

076º4430W

Greens Thorofare

A channel running approximately west to east, cutting off a northerly bend of the Neuse and rejoining it about one mile south of Cowpen Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 986112

35º1402N

077º1035W

Grimes

An historically populated place (It no longer exists.) in Rowan County, north of China Grove, northwest of the junction of I-85 & County Road 1505. It is referred to in the 1700-1734 estate papers of four Taylors -- Robert, Edward, John & Thomas. Map = China Grove, USGNIS# = 1001842.

35º3519N

080º3244W

Grimes Landing

A Grimes Landing, near the town of Grimesland was (It no longer exists.) on the Pamlico River in PItt County. Map = Grimesland, USGNIS# = 1023599

35º3409N

077º0926W

Grinnel Creek

Flows southerly into the Neuse between Cox Landing & Biddle Landing. It is the most northwesterly stream in Craven; shortly upstream is present Lenoir County. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS = 1024693

35º1938N

077º 2056 W

Gulden Creek

Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1011762

34º5408N

076º4530W

Gum Branch

A small stream on the south side of the Neuse, joining it east of the Marine Corps Air Station, west of Cherry Point & the ferry landing, opposite Wilkinson Point. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1011766

34º5626N

076º 4936W

Gum Swamp

Map = Dover, USGNIS = 1024015

35º1425N

077º 2732W

The Gut

A stream on the west side of Hog Island connecting the Neuse and Bachelor Creek. Map = Askin, USGNIS = 995978

35º1107N

077º 0633W

Halfmoon Creek

Flows southwest to northeast, joining the Neuse (on its southern shore) near Biddle Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024018

35º1909N

077 º 2013W

Hancock Creek

Runs approximately south to north and joins the Neuse at the present Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. After it links with Cahoogue Creek, it flows into the Neuse’s southern shore. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1011828

34º5620N

076 º 5112W

Handy

A settlement shown on 18th century maps, south of the Neuse River and west of Bachelor’s Creek, upstream of New Bern.

Harris Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, about halfway between Pitchkettle Landing & Ditch Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024025

35º1656N

077º1634W

Heath Landing

On Swift Creek, about one mile due south of the junction between US 17 & NC 43. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1020666

35º1608N

077º0749W

Hog Island

Formed by the Neuse on the east side and “The Gut” and Bachelor Creek on the west. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 986880

35º1023N

077 º 0539W

Hooting Ponds

Believed to be "Shooting Ponds", which see.

Horse Landing

On what may have once been the south bank of the Trent, which has apparently changed its course to the west in this section. No longer usable as a landing. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1020839

35º0400N

077º1929W

Ipock Landing

On Swift Creek, about 1 1/2 miles southwest of Cerna. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1020892

35º1546N

077º0738W

Jack Smith Creek

Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1012394

35º0735N

077º0308W

King Creek

Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS# = 1012629

34º5558N

076º4754W

Lane Branch

Map = New Bern, USGNIS# = 1012676

35º10559N

077º10336W

Lane Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, at the confluence with a creek unnamed on current maps & about 3 miles downstream of Pitchkettle Landing. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1024078

35º1530N

077º1336W

Little John Creek

Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1012981

34º5437N

076º5127W

Little Swift Creek

On the north (east) side of the Neuse & joins Swift Creek at the present industrial waste site, about one mile east of Street’s Ferry. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 988787

35º1221N

077 º 0552W

Log Landing

On the north (east) bank of the Trent about 1/4 mile upstream of its confluence with French Branch. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021265

35º0315N

077º1920W

Longpoint Landing

On the White Oak River in southern Jones Co. at the southern terminus of an unpaved road. Map = Stella, USGNIS# = 1008023

34º4753N

077º1041W

Mallard Cove Landing

On the north bank of the Trent, between its confluences with French Branch & Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021331

35º0311N

077º1853W

Marsh Island

In the Neuse, just downstream (southeast) of Hog Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 989369

35º 0850N

077º 0405W

Marsh Landing

On the south (west) bank of the Trent about 1 mile upstream of the present Quaker Neck Country Club. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021354

35º0229N

077º1705W

Mauls Swamp

AKA "Malls Run". Runs from northeast to southwest, joining Swift Creek in the southern part of Vanceboro. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# =

McCoy Branch

A tributary of Mill Run, joining it near the eastern terminus of Co. Rd. 1446 & running roughly parallel to Wetherington Farm Rd.

Mill Branch

In Jones County, a tributary of Southwest Creek. It joins the creek about ¼ mile north of the present railroad tracks and ½ mile northwest of Caswell. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 1024148

35º1250N

077 º 1328W

Mill Creek

Runs south to north, joining the Trent River from the south & appearing relatively large on 18th century maps.

Mill Creek

Is this same Mill Creek as above? Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1013544

34º5536N

076 º 5414W

Mill Run

Runs initially west to east, then north to south, with its headwaters near county road 55, joining the Neuse about 2.7 miles north of Jasper at Shell Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 989982

35º1409N

077 º 1156W

Mills Branch

Map = Askin, USGNIS = 990019

35º0827N

077 º 0222W

Mitchell Creek

Runs approximately southwest to northeast, joining Clubfoot Creek near the latter’s mouth at the southern shore of the Neuse. Map = Cherry Point, USGNIS = 1013638

34º5420N

076º 4545W

Mortons Mill Pond

Map = Newport, USGNIS = 1013711

34º 5152N

076º 4548W

Mosely Creek

From its headwaters runs initially south to north, then west to east to join the Neuse on its southern shore, about 1/3 mile east of Pearce Landing. It forms a part of the boundary between Lenoir & Craven Counties. Map = Falling Creek, USGNIS# = 1027431

35º 1836N

077º 4329W

Murrill Landing

Not (now?) on the Trent, about 500 feet north-northeast of the southern terminus of Johnsonfield Rd. (County 1328). Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021596

35º0249N

077º1714W

Nelson Landing

On the north (west) bank of the Neuse, about 1/2 mile downstream of its confluence with Stonyton Creek. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1004546

35º1902N

077º2859W

Neuse River

See above.

New Bern

The earliest & still largest European settlement and county seat of Craven, sitting at the confluence of the Neuse & Trent Rivers. Map = New Bern, USGNIS = 1013911

35º 0631N

077º 0239W

Ocracoke Island

A “barrier island” in present Hyde Co., NC, helping to form Pamlico Sound and on its southern, seaward side. It lies to the south of Hatteras Isl. Map = Howard Reef, USGNIS# = 991515

35º 0756N

075º 5419W

Ocracoke Harbor

AKA, Silver Lake Harbor. On the southwestern end of Ocracoke Island. It served as an important port in the 18th century, when New Bern resident, James Taylor, was Customs Collector. Map = Ocracoke, USGNIS# = 994817

35º0649N

075º5907W

Olivers Landing

AKA, Oliver Crossroads, Olivers, Olivers Crossroads. On the south (west) bank of the Trent about 1/2 mile upstream of Mill Run. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021745

35º0049N

077º1625W

Otter Creek

Begins about 1.5 miles southeast of Croatan and flows mostly northerly (first northwesterly, then northeasterly) to join the Neuse at Falnner beach. It is about two miles east of Brice’s Creek and 1.2 mile east of Great Branch at its closest point. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1014145

34º5923N

076 º 5724W

Panther Creek

Map = Seven Springs, USGNIS = 991826

35º1159N

077º4917W

Pearce Landing

On the south bank of the Neuse about 800 yards upstream of its confluence with Mosely Creek. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1024210

35º2008N

077º2459W

Perry Landing

Not (now?) on the Trent River & no longer usable as a landing, opposite the confluence with Mill Run. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1021870

35º0041N

077º1622W

Pine Tree Creek

Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 992309

35º1244N

077º0723W

Pitchkettle Landing

On the north side of the Neuse River, accessed by land from Pitchkettle Road (County 1449). A sharp bend in the river causes a back eddy or reversal of current to create the "pitchkettle". USGNIS lists no variant names. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024224

35º1652N

077º1531W

Plank Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, near the present community of Urban Estates & about 1 mile upstream of Pearce Landing. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1021995

35º2017N

077º2550W

Pocosin

(From the Indian language, a “swamp on a hill”.) Sometimes spelled Pocoson, the term refers to any of many raised bogs in Craven County. A pocosin is formed by thousands of years of decayed organic material producing a thick, waterlogged goo that is highly acidic and deficient in nutrients. Pocosins are the native environment of unique plants, such as the Venus Flytrap.

Posque Landing

No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature now sits high & dry, north & east of the confluence of the Trent River & Jumping Creek. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1022051

35º0321N

077º1804W

Prettyman Landing

No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature now sits high & dry, 1/4 mile east of the confluence of the Trent River & Long Branch. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1022075

35º0239N

077º1550W

Rattlesnake Branch

A tributary of Beaver Creek, which flows in turn into the Trent River east of Shady Grove. Map = Dover, USGNIS# = 1024245

35º0846N

077º2822W

Also, a stream originating near Taylor's Corner & flowing into Tuckahoe Creek. Map = Comfort, USGNIS# = 1025634

35º0123N

077º3548W

Redhill Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, about 1 mile downstream of Land Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1022205

35º1455N

077º1231W

Rennys Creek

Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 993242

35º0816N

077º0323W

Rhems Landing

On the north bank of the Trent River, south of the present River Bend Gold & Country Club. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022236

35º0343N

077º0840W

Salmon Creek

See Southwest Creek in Lenoir Co.

35º1557N

077º 3038W

Scott Landing

On the north (west) bank of the Trent at its confluence with Scott Creek. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022522

35º0258N

077º1110W

Shell Landing

On the south bank of the Neuse, at its confluence with Mill Run. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 1002675

35º1407N

077º1155W

Shooting Ponds

A feature mentioned in old deeds which may no longer exist. It is believed to have been in the Core Creek or Flat Swamp area. These may (or may not) be the ponds located at the northern terminus of Daisy Lane, north of Old US Hwy 70.

Slocum Creek

(AKA “Slocumb’s Creek” or “Slocom’s Creek”) On the south side of the Neuse & joining it on the west side of Cherry Point Naval Air Station. Map = Havelock, USGNIS# = 1015595

34º5707N

076 º 5341W

Slocum Creek Prong

East branch of southwest prong. Map = Masontown, USGNIS = 1010972

34º5136N

076 º 5709W

Slocum Creek Prong

East Prong: Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1011004

34º5401N

076 º 5451W

Snake Hole Branch

Flows roughly south to north in Craven to join Mosely Creek on the south. Map = Grifton, USGNIS = 1004537

35º1846N

077 º 2553W

Southwest Creek

Also known as Citation Creek & Salmon Creek. In present Lenoir Co., on the south side of the Neuse, it flows in a north-northeasterly direction to join the Neuse south of Caswell Landing, shortly after both pass sand pits & about two miles northeast of Georgetown. Map = Kinston, USGNIS # = 1024312

35º1557N

077 º 3038W

Southwest Creek

Another and separate Southwest Creek in Carteret County runs west to east & joins the South River south of the settlement of South River. Map = South River, USGNIS# = 995254

34º5510N

076º3253W

South River

In present Carteret County, runs south to north into the Neuse, east of Adams Creek. Map = South River, USGNIS # = 995204

34º5916N

076º3527W

Spring Garden Landing

On the south bank of the Neuse near the present West Craven Junior High School. Has a boat ramp. Map = Jasper, USGNIS # = 1022746.

35º1309N

077º0854W

Stony Branch

Runs approximately southwest to northeast, (almost) joining the Neuse about one mile south of Cowpen Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS = 995549

35º1334N

077 º 1004W

Stonyton Creek

On the north side of the Neuse, it flows southerly to join Briery Run & to join the Neuse at Nelson Landing. (At this point, the Neuse is flowing in a primarily northerly direction.) Map = Kinston or Grifton. USGNIS# = 995586

35º1901N

077º2857W

Swift Creek

Runs approximately north to south & joins the Neuse opposite Hog Island. Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1024337

35º1136N

077 º 0602W

Tar Landing

On the north bank of the Trent, about 1 1/2 miles upstream of Rhems Landing. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1022884

35º0400N

077º0954W

Taylor Creek

Runs approximately west to east, joining the Neuse on its northern shore about one mile west of Cowpen Landing (terminus of county road 1441, with boat ramp). Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 995889

35º1421N

077 º 1050W

Taylor Farm Rd.

AKA Co. Rd. 1706; runs southeast from near the confluence of Clubfoot Creek & the Neuse & joins Adams Creek Rd. (Co. 1700).

Taylor Rd.

Runs north-south east of Long Creek near its confluence with the Neuse.

Terrapin Landing

On Bone Gray Branch near the present British Chapel. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1024347

35º1803N

077º2809W

Trent River

See above.

Tucker Creek

On the south side of the Neuse & joins it on the west side of Cherry Point naval Station. Map = Havelock, USGNIS = 1016252

34º5645N

076 º 5429W

Turkey Quarter Creek

Runs approximately west-northwest to east-southeast, joining the Neuse near Shell Landing. Map = Jasper, USGNIS# = 996345

35º1410N

077 º 1151W

Vanceboro Landing

On Mauls Run, just upstream of its confluence with Swift Creek. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1023071

35º1751N

077º0843W

Village Creek

Runs easterly into the west (south) shore of the Neuse at Village Landing, about ½ mile upstream of Core Creek Landing. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024380

35º18'05"N

077º17'49W

Village Landing

On the Neuse, just downstream of its confluence with Village Creek. Map = Fort Barnwell, USGNIS# = 1024381

35º1756N

077º1741W

West Landing

On the south (east) bank of the Neuse near the south end of present Clark Field and across from Tailings Pond. Map = Grifton, USGNIS# = 1023169

35º1910N

077º2807W

White Bank Landing

On the south (east) bank of the Trent about 1 mile east of Trenton. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1023196

35º0323N

077º2006W

Whitford Landing

On the south (east) bank of the Trent about 1000 feet downstream of its confuence with Muddy Cove & Island Branch. Map = Pollocksville, USGNIS# = 1023227

35º0327N

077º0847W

Wildlife Landing

On the north bank of the Neuse, at the southern terminus of Wildlife Rd., (County 1431). Map = Askin, USGNIS# = 1023250

35º0840N

077º0253W

Wilkes Landing

On Bear Branch near its confluence with Swift Creek. Map = Vanceboro, USGNIS# = 1023253 & 1023254

35º1506N

077º0736W

Wolf Pit Branch

A tributary of Core Creek, joining it east of the southern terminus of Co. Rd. 1249. Map = Havelock, USGNIS# = 1016784

34º5321N

076º5535W

Wooten Landing

No longer usable as a boat landing, this feature sits about 1/2 mile north of the Trent's present course, about 2 miles east of the junction of highways 41 & 58 in Trenton. Map = Trenton, USGNIS# = 1023324

35º0325N

077º1835W