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1997 Map of Pike Road

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Pike Road
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

East Dismal Swamp dominates this coastal plain landscape, where the land-use patterns are defined by a sophisticated network of drainage improvements. This late-century update of earlier topographic data reveals how human engineering has shaped the border between Washington and Beaufort counties. A series of numbered and named waterways, including No 3 Canal, No 2 Canal, and the Intercepting Canal, cut straight lines across the swampy terrain to manage the flow toward the Pungo River.

Small agricultural settlements anchor the higher ground, notably Wenona and Pike Road. These communities are centered around local landmarks such as Wenona Ch and Morning Star Ch. The presence of the Old Turnpike and a prominent Lookout Tower near the Hyde County line suggests a landscape where forestry and fire management were as vital as the reclaimed farmland. The map also traces smaller natural watercourses like Indian Run and engineered crossings such as Van Swamp Bridge, reflecting the persistent effort to navigate this low-lying region.