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2002 Map of Frying Pan

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Frying Pan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape along the Alligator River, where the vast wetlands and low-lying peninsulas of Tyrrell County meet the water. The small settlement of Frying Pan sits at the end of Frying Pan Road, serving as a gateway to the shoreline features that define this isolated stretch of the Inner Banks. Local genealogy and community life are anchored by the Free Union Ch and a nearby Cem, indicating the long-standing presence of families in this marshy environment.

The hydrological patterns shown are complex, featuring the wide indentation of The Frying Pan and various smaller outlets like Goose Creek and Coopers Creek. The presence of the Intracostal Waterway and the Basnight Canal highlights the region's reliance on water for transit and drainage. Points like Lyons Point and Catfish Point overlook Babbitt Bay and The Straits, marking the intricate coastline that has shaped the lives of residents and the management of the surrounding wildlife refuge.