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2022 Map of New Lake SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of New Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of eastern North Carolina are defined by an extensive network of human-engineered drainage and transit, centered here on the Intracoastal Waterway as it cuts through the landscape. This 2022 survey captures the hydraulic complexity of the region, where the Pungo River Alligator River Canal meets the Alligator River. Historically significant waterways like Swindells Canal and Florida Canal demonstrate the long-standing effort to manage water and timber resources across the boggy terrain.

While largely dominated by marshes and forest, the map shows small pockets of upland accessibility via Newlands Rd and Piney Woods Rd. To the north, the waters of New Lake spill into the New Lake Fork, while Head Lake Island stands as a distinct topographic feature in the southern reaches. The boundary line between Hyde and Tyrrell Counties meanders through the northeast, following the natural course of the fork amidst a landscape of canals and service roads.