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2022 Map of Lowland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lowland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Goose Creek Island and the surrounding marshlands of Pamlico County define this coastal landscape, where the land fragmentizes into countless points and guts. The community of Lowland sits at the heart of this intricate network of waterways, connected by Lowland Rd to the southern settlement of Hobucken. The terrain is dominated by hydrologic features like Big Marsh Gut, Slade Landing Cr, and the Intracoastal Waterway, reflecting a landscape deeply influenced by its proximity to the Pamlico River.

Evidence of local heritage is found at the Watson Cem, while the naming of numerous points—such as Dixon Creek Point, Paton Point, and Eastham Creek Point—suggests a history tied to family holdings and shoreline navigation. This modern survey captures the persistence of these isolated settlements amidst the shifting tides of the Middle Bay and the drainage systems of Mouse Harbor Ditch and Leary Canal.