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2019 Map of Pike Road

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

East Dismal Swamp and Flat Swamp dominate the low-lying geography of this North Carolina coastal plain region, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure. Settled nodes like Wenona and Pike Road are connected by linear thoroughfares such as Pike Road and Railroad Bed Road, reflecting a history of timbering and agricultural reclamation. The intricate grid of waterways, including Number 2 Canal, Number Three Canal, and the Oregon Canal, demonstrates the systematic effort to manage the hydrology of the swampy terrain.

Local infrastructure is evidenced by crossings like Tareover Bridge and Van Swamp Bridge, while the presence of Donald's Air Park Inc adds a mid-century layer of utility to the rural expanse. The map precisely tracks the meeting point of Beaufort, Washington, and Hyde counties, providing a clear view of property and jurisdictional boundaries in a region where natural features like Dogwood Run and Indian Run once dictated movement through the wetlands.