2019 Map of Broad Creek

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway cuts diagonally across this coastal landscape where the Neuse River meets the Pamlico Sound. The geography is defined by a series of low-lying peninsulas and marshy islands, including Swan Island and Piney Point, which shelter small water bodies like Swan Creek and Green Creek. Settlement is concentrated around Gum Thicket, where local roads such as Old Lighthouse Rd and Harborside Dr provide access to the waterfront at Grace Point and Skate Point. The southern portion of the map is dominated by open water, transitioning toward Abraham Bay and Turnagain Bay, with the hazardous Gum Thicket Shoal marking the shallow reaches of the sound. This survey documents the modern coastal boundary between Pamlico and Carteret counties, illustrating how residential clusters have developed along the intricate fingers of Broad Creek.