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2010 Map of Edenhouse

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Edenhouse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Chowan River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a historic conduit for commerce and travel along its wide banks. The western shore is dotted with numerous small landings and wharves, such as Mount Gould Landing, Steele Landing, and Hermitage Wharf, which point to a local economy historically tied to the water. At Edenhouse Point, the crossing is anchored by the settlement of Edenhouse, where Governor Eden House road reflects the region's colonial heritage.

On the eastern side of the river, the terrain transitions into a network of creeks and necks, including Copper Neck and Cowpen Neck Rd. Here, the inland landscape features Macedonia and the Edenton National Fish Hatchery, alongside infrastructure like the Bennett Mill Pond Dam and Wildcat Bridge. The abundance of named fisheries, including Black Rock Fishery and Capeharts Fishery, underscores the long-standing importance of the river’s natural resources to the surrounding communities.