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2022 Map of Ponzer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pungo River shoreline and its intricate network of bays and inlets dominate this coastal Hyde County landscape. The settlements of Ponzer and Mount Olive serve as focal points along the northern edge, where the agricultural grid meets the marshy expanse of The Island and Sophie Island. Navigation is a central theme of the geography, with the Intracoastal Waterway cutting a straight path through the eastern wetlands toward the Wilkerson Cr basin.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes such as Russell Rd, Squires Rd, and Silverthorne Rd, which reveal the historic settlement patterns of the region. The map captures a landscape defined by its relation to the water, from the sheltered Crabtree Bay and Back Landing Bay to prominent coastal landmarks like Satterthwaite Point and Drum Point. The northern reaches are characterized by long, straight drainage and access routes like the Old State Canal New Lake Rd.