1954 Map of New Lake NW

About this map

Phelps Lake dominates the northern reaches of this coastal plain landscape, where the borders of Washington, Tyrrell, and Hyde counties converge. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and extensive drainage networks, including the prominent Huntinghouse Canal and Lake Canal. These engineered waterways, alongside smaller streams like White Cypress Tributary and Third Tributary, illustrate the mid-century efforts to manage the hydrology of the Scuppernong and Currituck regions.