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2016 Map of Pungo Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pungo Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pungo Lake dominates this coastal plain landscape at the meeting point of Washington, Hyde, and Beaufort Counties. The 2016 survey illustrates an intricate network of drainage and transport infrastructure essential to this low-lying region, including the Pungo River Canal and Oregon Canal. Small settlements like Union Grove and Pungo anchor the southern portion of the map, connected by rural routes such as Indian Run Rd and S Pongo Rd.

The terrain is defined by subtle elevations or 'ridges' that rise above the surrounding wetlands, such as Dogwood Ridge, Brights Ridge, and Chinquapin Ridge. These features, alongside the uniquely named Devils Elbow and the evocative Bog Scattering Pines, provide critical landmarks for understanding the local geography. The map also captures the distinct hydrologic character of the area through features like White Cypress Tributary and Third Tributary, reflecting the complex water management of the Inner Banks.