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2013 Map of Lowland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lowland serves as the central settlement of this coastal landscape, situated on the expansive Goose Creek Island where the Pamlico River meets the sound. This 2013 survey illustrates a community deeply integrated with its hydraulic surroundings, defined by a complex network of marshes, guts, and prongs. Local transport and commerce are anchored by sites such as Mill Seat Landing and Caraway Landing, which provide access to the labyrinthine waterways of Eastham Cr and Oyster Cr.

The presence of Wheaton Ferry and numerous named points—including Dead Duck Point and Thorofare Point—highlights the historical and contemporary reliance on waterborne navigation. Man-made interventions like the Mouse Harbor Ditch and Leary Canal demonstrate efforts to manage the low-lying terrain. From the northern reach of Bill Daniels Gut to the southern sweep of Upper Spring Cr, the map records a place where land and water are perpetually intertwined, preserving the names of local landmarks like Store Point and Reed Hammock.