2019 Map of Engelhard NW

About this map

The Dare Co and Hyde Co border bisects a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and specialized road networks. This coastal wilderness is characterized by large, shallow water bodies such as Whipping Creek Lake and Swan Creek Lake, which drain through systems like Whipping Cr and Swan Cr. The human imprint on this terrain is primarily visible through a grid-like series of access roads, several of which suggest historical or ongoing government and military activity, including Navy Lead Rd, Airforce Lead Rd, and a circular Perimeter Rd surrounding a central hub. These specialized routes, alongside names like Whipping Creek Rd and Beechland Rd, reflect a region managed for specific land uses where traditional town settlements are absent in favor of resource management and coastal infrastructure.