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2019 Map of Pamlico Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pamlico Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pamlico Point serves as the focal landform where the Pamlico River meets the expansive Pamlico Sound, marking a jagged transition between the mainland and the shifting coastal waters of North Carolina. This coastal survey documents a landscape dominated by intricate estuarine features, from the sheltered waters of Mouse Harbor to the complex network of islands and passages like Judith Narrows and the Little Judith Islands.

The presence of Lighthouse Creek and numerous family or descriptive landmarks such as Yaupon Hammock Point, Persimmon Tree Point, and Hogpen Point suggests a long history of local maritime navigation and land use. The boundary between Hyde and Pamlico Counties cuts diagonally across the open water, illustrating the administrative divisions of these expansive sounds. This data reflects the modern coastline, including sensitive marsh environments like White Perch Bay and Big Porpoise Bay, essential for understanding the area's ecological and topographic evolution.