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2013 Map of Pungo Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pungo Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pungo Lake dominates the upper half of this coastal plain landscape, surrounded by a dense network of drainage infrastructure. The area is defined by its low-lying hydrology, where canals and runs like the Pungo Lake Canal and Lake Run have been engineered to manage the water table for the surrounding ridges. These slightly elevated features, including Holly Ridge, Plum Ridge, and Chinquapin Ridge, provide the foundation for local settlement and agriculture.

Evidence of the region's historic river-borne access is found in several established watercraft sites. Landings such as Elbow Landing, Davis Landing, and White Oak Landing dot the waterways, while the community of Pungo and the Union Grove church serve as local focal points. The intricate grid of canals, such as the Oregon Canal and Pungo River Canal, reflects a landscape modified for reclamation and transport, leading down toward the distinct curve of Devils Elbow.