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2010 Map of Jones Bay

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Jones Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes of the Pamlico Sound area define this landscape, where the settlement of Hobucken sits near the crossing of the Hobucken Bridge. This coastal environment is characterized by a complex network of tidal waterways, including the broad Bay River and smaller tributaries like Dipping Vat Creek and Long Creek. The coastline is heavily serrated with numerous named points and islands, such as Deadman Point, Persimmon Tree Point, and Ball Island, reflecting a maritime geography shaped by the Atlantic Ocean.

Coastal access is facilitated by points of interest like Bills Creek Landing, while the presence of features such as Maw Point Shoal and Boar Shoal highlights the navigational hazards inherent to these shallow waters. This 2010 survey provides a detailed look at the interface between the Pamlico County wetlands and the sea, documenting the specific geography of landforms like Rockhole Island and Bay Hammock before the continued effects of coastal erosion and rising sea levels.