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2016 Map of Fairfield NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fairfield NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gum Neck and Kilkenny anchor this coastal landscape where the waters of the Northwest Fork Alligator River and Southwest Fork Alligator River converge. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and the prominent Long Ridge, a geographic feature that stands out against the surrounding marshlands. A complex network of local roads, such as Gum Neck Post Office Rd and California Rd, connects these isolated settlements through the dense swamp and timbered tracts.

Waterborne transit remains central to the region's identity, evidenced by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Pungo River-Alligator River Canal cutting through the southeast. Along the edge of Scouts Bay, distinctive landmarks like Bonnet Point and Piney Point mark the transition from riverine environments to the broader coastal sounds. This survey provides a clear view of the boundary between Tyrrell Co and Hyde Co, illustrating how the drainage patterns of the Alligator River system have shaped land use and property lines in this corner of North Carolina.