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2022 Map of Point of Marsh

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Point of Marsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Piney Island dominates this coastal landscape at the junction of the Pamlico and Carteret County line. This intricate maritime environment is defined by a network of shallow bays and tidal reaches, where Rattan Bay and South Bay cut deep into the marshy interior. The topography is almost entirely aquatic, with distinct landmarks such as Point of Marsh and Westward Point serving as vital navigational markers in the Pamlico Sound.

Smaller landforms like Raccoon Island and the Big Swan Islands are scattered across the eastern waters of West Bay, illustrating the fragmented nature of this outer coast. The presence of Henry Hills Harbor and the narrow passage of The Narrows suggests a landscape utilized primarily by those navigating the coastal sounds. This survey provides a precise look at the shifting shorelines at the mouth of the Neuse River region.