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2016 Map of Core Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Core Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Croatan National Forest borders the western edge of this coastal landscape, where the dense timberlands of the interior meet the intricate marshlands and sounds of Carteret County. The map documents the vital water highway of the Intracoastal Waterway as it transitions through the Adams Creek Canal and into the broader waters of Core Creek. This engineering feat is central to the area's maritime identity, linking the protected inland passages to the Atlantic Ocean.

Along the southern shoreline, the urbanization of Morehead City and Beaufort is evident, showing the dense residential patterns of neighborhoods like Crab Point Village and Deer Field Shores. The map captures the specialized geography of the Outer Banks region, including family-named landmarks such as Thomas Marsh and the cattle-grazing history implied by Dead Cow Field. Small waterfront settlements like Mill Creek and White Rock remain distinct among the labyrinth of tidal creeks including Alligator Creek and Harlowe Creek.