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2002 Map of Middletown Anchorage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Pamlico Sound dominates this coastal survey, where the shallow waters of Gibbs Shoal stretch across the maritime landscape of Hyde County. The shoreline is defined by a series of narrow inlets and tidal drainages, including Oyster Cr, Lone Tree Creek, and Middletown Creek. This area serves as a significant nautical waypoint, centered on the Middletown Anchorage just offshore from Gibbs Point.

While the map was photoinspected in the early 2000s, its hydrographic foundations reach back to late 19th-century surveys, preserving the long-standing maritime geography of this low-lying region. Small-scale navigational aids like a Light and Piling are noted near the mouth of Back Creek, reflecting the essential maritime infrastructure required for navigating these complex North Carolina coastal waters.