Craven County Map, North Carolina
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Craven County, North Carolina
Craven County stretches along the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina. New Bern is the county seat, which was the state’s first capital.
History is everywhere here. The streets are lined with beautiful old homes and buildings. But the county also has a thriving arts scene and a growing economy.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is a major employer. The area is known for its seafood, especially blue crabs. Tryon Palace once was home to royal governors. Now, it welcomes tourists.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Craven County |
| County Seat | New Bern |
| Population | 104,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro, River Bend, Trent Woods, Bridgeton |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 95, U.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 17 |
| FIPS Code | 37-049 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 774 square miles (1,990 km²) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Pitt County (Northwest), Beaufort County (Northeast), Lenoir County (West), Pamlico County (East), Jones County (Southwest), Carteret County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.0978° N, 77.0502° W |
| Etymology | Named after William, Earl of Craven |
| Major Landmarks | Tryon Palace, New Bern Historic District, Croatan National Forest |
| Website | Craven County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Craven County Topographic Map
Craven County is flat and low. This is classic coastal plain terrain. Swamps, creeks, and wide riverbanks define the land. Though elevation hardly changes, the waterways add variety. Try out our zoom tool below to see all the fine details.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Craven County Road Map
Craven County’s major roads include U.S. Route 70, NC 55, NC 43 and U.S. Route 17. But once you’re off the main routes, roads get curvy and quiet. To explore each one, try the zoom tool below for our road map.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Craven County Satellite Map
The Neuse and Trent rivers steal the spotlight from above. New Bern forms a dense, gray patch at their fork. But outside the city, the map shifts quickly to green. Marshes and pine forests dominate the eastern half, while farmland stretches west. Though development spreads slowly, nature still leads here.
OUTLINE MAP
Craven County Blank Map
Craven fans outward like a triangle with river-lined edges. It’s shaped a bit like a boot, if you look at it for awhile. While it doesn’t touch another state, it borders Neuse River and Pamlico Sound to the southeast.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Craven County:
North Carolina County Map
North Carolina’s 100 counties don’t all play by the same rules. Some lean into beach life, others into barbecue or bluegrass. Sometimes all three. You’ll find waterfalls, farmland, and NASCAR.