Catharine Lake

… a natural lake in NW Onslow County. Covers approx. 45 acres, with a max. depth of 15 ft. Alt. 17. A community by the name existed as early as 1861, but the lake itself apparently is not shown on early maps. Local tradition says that it was named by John Avirette for his fiancée, Catharine Cole. Another source relates that it was named for the Cothran family in the vicinity.