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2010 Map of Point of Marsh

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Point of Marsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Point of Marsh and the surrounding coastal wetlands form the core of this aquatic landscape along the Atlantic Ocean. The geography is defined by a labyrinth of water bodies including Rattan Bay, East Bay, and West Bay, separated by low-lying landforms like Piney Island and Raccoon Island. Navigational aids are critical here, as evidenced by the Point of Marsh Light and Cedar Island Bay Light, which guide maritime traffic through tidal channels like The Narrows.

Human presence is sparse and strictly utilitarian, centered on the Landing Strip near Dowdy Point. The landscape is a complex network of spits and bends, from Rattan Spit to Meredith Bend, illustrating the shifting nature of the North Carolina coastline. This survey provides a precise record of these shorelines, including distinct features such as Deep Hole Point and Newstump Point, before further coastal erosion or rising tides alter these fragile marshland boundaries.