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2013 Map of Fairfield NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Tyrrell County are defined by the winding course of the Alligator River and its major tributaries. The rural community of Gum Neck serves as a primary point of reference in this coastal landscape, situated amidst a grid of local roads like Swamp Rd and Overswamp Rd. The river system dictates the local geography, featuring the confluence of the Northwest Fork Alligator River and the Southwest Fork Alligator River.

Further south, the small settlement of Kilkenny sits near the river's edge, supported by waterfront locations such as Kilkenny Landing and Cherry Ridge Landing. The presence of the Pungo River-Alligator River Canal in the southeast corner illustrates the area's importance to regional water transit and drainage. Landmarks like Bonnet Point and Piney Point jut into the open waters near Scouts Bay, marking the transition into broader coastal reaches.