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2013 Map of Fort Landing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fort Landing sits at the heart of this coastal North Carolina landscape, where the Little Alligator River widens as it approaches the sound. The area is defined by a network of historic river access points, including Pledger Landing, Miller Landing, and Log Landing, reflecting the deep-seated maritime and timber heritage of Tyrrell County. These landings served as vital nodes for transport before modern road infrastructure became the primary means of movement through the low-lying terrain.

Further inland, the settlement of Goat Neck is situated along NC-1225, while the community of Alligator marks the southern reach of the survey. The geography is punctuated by numerous named points and islands, such as Big Island and Mill Point Island, which navigate the complex waterways. Features like Greys Canal indicate long-standing efforts to manage the water and land in this estuarine environment, providing a detailed record of local topography and settlement patterns near the Atlantic Ocean margin.