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2010 Map of New Lake SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of New Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Mattamuskeet and the surrounding coastal wetlands define this Hyde County landscape, which is marked by an extensive network of drainage and transport waterways. At the northern edge, New Lake feeds into the New Lake Fork, eventually meeting the Alligator River. This area is intersected by major engineering projects designed to manage the low-lying terrain, most notably the Pungo River-Alligator River Canal which cuts across the central portion of the map.

Local roads like Piney Woods Rd and Newlands Rd provide the primary access to these marshes and reclaimed lands. The presence of specialized infrastructure such as the Swindells Canal and Florida Canal illustrates the long-standing efforts to regulate water levels for agriculture and travel in this unique corner of eastern North Carolina. Within the expanse of the larger lake, Head Lake Island stands as a distinct topographic feature amidst the shallow waters.