2019 Map of Fairfield NW

About this map

Gum Neck and Kilkenny anchor this coastal landscape in Tyrrell and Hyde Counties, where the land meets a complex network of freshwater and brackish channels. The intricate hydrology of the Alligator River system, including the Southwest Fork and Northwest Fork, dominates the interior, while the massive Pungo River-Alligator River Canal facilitates navigation as part of the Intracoastal Waterway. This survey illustrates the isolation of the Inner Banks, where settlements are concentrated along rural routes like N Gum Neck Rd and Kilkenny Loop Rd. Low-lying landforms such as Long Ridge, Bonnet Point, and Piney Point define the shoreline along Scouts Bay, highlighting the delicate balance of this environmentally sensitive region during the early 21st century.