2016 Map of New Holland

About this map

Lake Mattamuskeet dominates the northern half of this coastal landscape, its shoreline bordered by Wildlife Dr and the community of New Holland. The area south of the lake is defined by an intricate network of engineered waterways, including the Hydeland Canal, Juniper Canal, and Outfall Canal, which drain the low-lying terrain toward Juniper Bay and the Phillips Canal. This pattern of drainage canals suggests a legacy of agricultural reclamation and water management essential for settlement in this part of Hyde County. Local family history is preserved at sites like Donald Farm Cem and Soule Cem near the junction of Mapletown Rd and Quarter Rd. Small settlements such as Hydeland are connected by a grid of rural routes including Juniper Bay Rd and Hydeland Rd, reflecting the remote, agrarian character of the region.