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2019 Map of Belhaven

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Belhaven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Belhaven serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the street grid meets the expansive waters of the Pungo River. The landscape is defined by the sophisticated hydraulic engineering of the coastal plain, featuring the Pungo River Canal, Pungo Lake Canal, and Lowes Ditch, which drain the low-lying Pantego Swamp. These waterways represent the ongoing management of the North Carolina wetlands for agriculture and transit.

Along the northern shore, the map documents numerous named landforms including Chinquapin Ridge, Arnolds Ridge, and the distinct Beech Ridge. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the river, marking a critical corridor for maritime commerce. To the east, the small settlement of Leechville sits near the crossing of the river, while local landmarks like Bible Shore and Haystack Point provide specific geographic anchors for those studying the evolving coastline of Beaufort and Hyde Counties.