2013 Map of Frying Pan

About this map

Frying Pan and its coastal landing sit at the edge of a landscape defined by the intricate transitions of the North Carolina shoreline. This survey documents a quiet maritime environment where the Atlantic Ocean meets an array of smaller inlets and sounds. The settlement is linked to the interior by Frying Pan Rd and NC-1308, which terminate near the water at Frying Pan Landing. The local geography is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and navigational points, including Lyons Point and Catfish Point. Further south, the map details the sheltered waters of Babbitt Bay and The Straits, separated from the open sea by Crane Island. The hydrography of the region is characterized by slow-moving tributaries like Goose Cr and Second Cr, reflecting the low-lying, marshy character of the Tyrrell County coast.