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2013 Map of Pamlico Point

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pamlico Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Pamlico River and Atlantic Ocean define the meeting of land and sea at this easternmost edge of Hyde County. The landscape is a fragmented collection of marshes, islands, and points, where narrow channels like Judith Narrows separate Judith Island from the mainland. The intricate shoreline is deeply incised by numerous bays and harbors, such as Mouse Harbor and Big Porpoise Bay, which historically served as vital sheltered waters for local maritime activity.

Features like The Blowout and Persimmon Tree Point illustrate the dynamic nature of the Carolina coast, where wind and tide constantly reshape the marshland. The map documents numerous smaller islands, including the Little Judith Islands and Swanquarter Island, highlighting the complex estuarine environment. This area, largely defined by its hydrography, shows very little modern terrestrial development, preserving the natural drainage patterns of creeks like Lighthouse Creek and Bernice Creek.