2016 Map of Fairfield NE

About this map

The Pungo River-Alligator River Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway define the aquatic geography of this coastal region where Tyrrell, Hyde, and Dare counties meet. This landscape is characterized by its intricate transition from land to sea, featuring numerous points such as Tuckahoe Point and Bear Point that jut into the surrounding bays. Near the settlement of Gum Neck, a network of numbered avenues and streets, including 5th Ave W and 3rd St W, suggests a planned grid within the marshy terrain. Historical access points to the water are preserved through labels for Grapevine Lndg and Gum Neck Lndg. This area's reliance on maritime travel and drainage is evident in the man-made channels that bypass natural features like Grapevine Marsh and Buck Island, facilitating transit through the Atlantic Ocean coastline.