2011 Map of Engelhard NW

About this map

The waters of Pamlico Sound meet the coastal marshes of Dare County in this landscape defined by intricate drainage networks and isolated access roads. The northeast corner of the map is dominated by the Alligator River and the prominent Poplar Ridge Point, while the southern reaches are shaped by the winding course of the Long Shoal River and Cumberland Creek. This coastal area is characterized by significant natural water bodies, including the expansive Whipping Creek Lake and Swan Creek Lake. A sparse but deliberate network of corridors like Dry Ridge North Rd and Whipping Creek Rd provide the primary human transit through this terrain. To the east, specialized infrastructure appears near the sound, including Airforce Lead Rd, reflecting the intersection of local geography and tactical coastal access.