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Maple Hill is a small place in Pender County, North Carolina. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Maple Hill also stretches into Onslow County, North Carolina.

The name "Maple Hill" comes from a long time ago. People believe there was a beautiful maple tree or a group of maple trees on a hill in the area. Today, about 2,500 people live in Maple Hill.

Where is Maple Hill?

Maple Hill is located at 34°39′41″N 77°41′47″W / 34.6612779°N 77.6963647°W / 34.6612779; -77.6963647. It sits at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level. This means it's not very high up, which is common for places near the coast in North Carolina.

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