2022 Map of New Lake NW

About this map

Phelps Lake dominates the northern horizon of this coastal plain landscape, where the waters of North Carolina's second-largest natural lake meet a dense network of wetlands. The map illustrates a highly structured drainage pattern, with countless unnamed canals and ditches cutting through the low-lying terrain to manage the water levels of this ancient pocosin environment. This 2022 survey captures the modern boundary lines where Washington, Tyrrell, and Hyde counties converge amidst the saturated soils. Shore Dr traces the southern rim of the lake, providing the primary access point to this specialized ecosystem, while State Rd 1340 extends into the interior, reflecting the ongoing human effort to navigate and utilize this hydrologically complex region.