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2016 Map of Barco

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Barco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mackay Island and the fragmented wetlands of the northern Outer Banks define this coastal landscape where the land dissolves into the Currituck Sound. The 2016 geography centers on the maritime connectivity of Currituck County, most notably via the Currituck - Knotts Island Ferry transit line crossing the open waters. Settlements like Barco and Waterlily anchor the western shore, while the eastern side is a complex network of islands and marshy points, including Knotts Island, Church Island, and Bell Island.

The prominence of the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the region's importance for coastal navigation. Inland, family-named roads such as Fentress Dr, Lewark Ln, and Simpson Rd provide access to waterfront properties and local communities. The presence of Maple Swamp and Black Swamp reflects the low-lying, hydrologically sensitive nature of the Inner Banks, where the transition from solid ground to aquatic channels is marked by features like Wolf House Point and Goosecastle Point.