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2013 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fairfield stands at the northern edge of Lake Mattamuskeet, serving as a central hub for this corner of Hyde County. The landscape is defined by a meticulous system of water management, visible in the straight-line paths of the Fairfield Canal, Burus Canal, and Carters Canal that drain the low-lying coastal plains. This network connects the massive lake to the north-flowing Alligator River and the significant Pungo River-Alligator River Canal, which is spanned by the Fairfield Bridge.

Settlement patterns follow the intersection of these waterways and roads, with the community of Carmur located just east of Fairfield. The presence of Whitfield's East Airport suggests the continued importance of small-scale aviation for reaching this water-locked region. Local history and genealogy researchers will find the specific road names helpful for identifying family properties, from Seth Rd near the canal to the residential layout of Church St and Canal St in the village core.