1982 Map of Coinjock

About this map

Coinjock serves as a focal point along the Intracoastal Waterway, where the water-dependent economy of Currituck County is clearly etched into the landscape. This 1982 orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contours with aerial imagery, revealing the tight relationship between the linear settlements and the surrounding wetlands. Life here is oriented toward the water, from the U.S. Coast Guard Station near the bridge to the Poplar Branch Landing on the sound side. The map documents numerous small family cemeteries and religious landmarks like Center Chapel and Sharon Ch, alongside the local Griggs Sch. Extensive tracts of Maple Swamp and Great Swamp isolate these communities on narrow ridges of high ground, creating a distinct cultural geography defined by the North River and the expansive Currituck Sound.