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1999 Map of Camden Point

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Camden Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Albemarle Sound dominates the southern reaches of this coastal map, where the waters meet the marshy peninsula of Camden Point. This area represents a critical maritime corridor in northeastern North Carolina, defined by the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the North River. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and minor tributaries like Broad Creek and Barnett Creek, which served as vital access points for local watermen.

Settlement is concentrated on the Currituck side of the river at Grandy and Walnut Island. Local heritage is preserved through landmarks such as Mt. Zion Ch and the Cathedral of the Cross, alongside numerous small family cemeteries and a grave site that dot the higher ground. Large portions of the northern terrain are protected within the North River State Game Land, illustrating the balance between residential development and the preservation of the state's coastal marshes.