2019 Map of New Lake SE

About this map

Alligator River and the engineered waters of the Intracoastal Waterway define this coastal landscape along the border of Tyrrell and Hyde Counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of drainage and transport infrastructure, most notably the Pungo River Alligator River Canal which cuts directly across the wetlands. To the south, the expansive waters of the Alligator River contain Head Lake Island, while the northern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the marshy fringes of New Lake and its associated New Lake Fork. This 2019 survey illustrates the persistent importance of water management in eastern North Carolina, evidenced by the presence of the Swindells Canal and Florida Canal, which facilitate drainage and movement through the low-lying terrain. The sparse road network, including New Lake Rd and Piney Woods Rd, primarily hugs the perimeter of these wetlands and water bodies.