Deeds - Quitclaim: How Can I Claim One Acre of Land That is Unclaimed by the Register of Deeds Office

My question involves real estate located in the State of: NC

I have one acre of land next to my property with no owner listed on any deeds registered in the Register of Deeds office. I have maintained road frontage of the land for 17 years and would like to know how to claim the land?

Deeds - Quitclaim: How Can I Claim One Acre of Land That is Unclaimed by the Register of Deeds Office