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2019 Map of Jones Bay

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Jones Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes of Pamlico County define this reach of Jones Bay, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through a landscape of tidal creeks and brackish points. The settlement of Mesic sits on the western edge of the quadrangle, connected to the interior by local routes like Meekins Rd and Gale Creek Rd. This area is characterized by an intricate network of water bodies, including Gum Swamp and Doll Creek, which separate larger landmasses like Goose Creek Island.

Nautical features are prominent throughout the bay, from the navigational hazard of Boar Shoal to various family-named landmarks such as Minktrap Point, Maiden Point, and Gibb Point. To the north, the Hobucken Bridge provides a vital crossing near Mayo Rd. The presence of Air Strip Rd and Jones Island Club Rd suggests the specialized use of these remote peninsula fingers for recreation and local transport within the marshy North Carolina shoreline.