| Cruse | community in E Haywood County on East Fork Pigeon River. Est. 1885 and named by first postmaster, who had just read Robinson Crusoe Alt. 2,900. |
| Cruso | community in central Haywood County served by post office, 1892-1942. |
| Crusoe Island | See River View Community. |
| Crutchfield | community in SW Surry County on Yadkin River. Alt. 872. |
| Crutchfields Falls | rapids in Yadkin River, W Surry County near the mouth of Fishers River, S of the community of Crutchfield. The rapids comprise a fall of 4 ft. over a distance of approx. ¼ mi. Mentioned as early as 1819 in a survey of the rivers of the state. |
| Crystal | community in SE Guilford County served by post office, 1880-1903. |
| Crystal Coast | modern term used to promote tourism on Bogue Banks and surrounding area, Carteret County. |
| Crystal Lake | E Moore County on Shaddock's Creek at the community of Lakeview. Formed in 1855 when Duncan Blue constructed a dam there; enlarged about 1908. Covers approx. 100 acres. Used for fishing, swimming, and boating. |
| Cub Branch | rises in E Jackson County and flows SE into Charley Creek. |
| Cub Creek | rises in E central Burke County and flows SE into Henry Fork. |