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2013 Map of Barco

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Barco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The vast waters of Currituck Sound dominate this coastal survey, where the barrier island landscape is defined by an intricate network of marshes and isolated landmasses. The critical link of the Knotts Island Ferry traverses the sound, connecting the mainland near Barco to the communities around Knotts Landing. This area of the Outer Banks region is characterized by small, water-dependent settlements like Waterlily and Hampton Lodge, which are situated on narrow necks and islands protruding into the surrounding bays.

Local landmarks such as Church Island and Cedar Island sit amidst protected waters like Coinjock Bay and Cedar Island Bay, illustrating the complex maritime geography of the early 21st century. Named points and islands, including Wolf House Point, Swan Island, and Goose Castle, emphasize the importance of these specific locations for navigation and hunting in a region where land and water constantly intertwine.