| McMullen Creek | rises in S Mecklenburg County and flows SW into McAlpine Creek. |
| McMurray Branch | rises in Forest City, S central Rutherford County, and flows N into Broad River. |
| McNairs Millpond | central Scotland County on Juniper Creek. Formed 1830. Covers 50 acres; max. depth 15 ft. |
| McNatt | community in N Robeson County served by post office, 1884-1902. |
| McNeely | community in N Rockingham County served by post office, 1886-1905. Named for George McNeely, local minister. |
| McNeills Township | SE Moore County. |
| McNeils Pond | SE Hoke County on Beaver Creek. Built in 1870 by J. A. McNeil. Covers 100 acres. Max. depth 8 ft. |
| McPhail Branch | rises in N Sampson County and flows E into Merkle Swamp. |
| McPhaul's Pond | located on Little Raft Swamp in SW Hoke County. Named for owner Henry McPhaul. |
| McPherson Creek | rises in NW Cumberland County and flows N into Little River. |