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2002 Map of Bluff Point

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Bluff Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge and Gull Rock State Game Land dominate this coastal landscape at the edge of the Pamlico Sound. This 2002 edition reflects a preserved marshland environment defined by its intricate shoreline, where Juniper Bay and West Bluff Bay reach into the mainland. The area is characterized by a series of points and inlets, including Drum Point and Bluff Point, which serve as critical markers for maritime navigation.

A single Light stands as a lonely landmark in the southern waters, emphasizing the maritime hazards of the sound. Small interior waterways like Buck Creek and Laurel Cr drain the low-lying game lands into the larger bays. The map documents the isolation of Cunning Harbor Island and the neighboring Cunning Harbor Bay, providing a clear look at the hydrologic patterns and natural boundaries of this Hyde County wilderness.