2019 Map of Pungo Lake

About this map

Pungo Lake dominates this low-lying landscape in eastern North Carolina, where the borders of Washington, Hyde, and Beaufort Counties converge. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of artificial waterways and natural rises, reflecting a long history of drainage and agricultural adaptation. Prominent ridges such as Dogwood Ridge, Brights Ridge, and Chinquapin Ridge provide slight elevation above the surrounding wetlands. This 2019 survey detail illustrates the intersection of human engineering and the coastal plain environment, featuring an extensive canal system including the Oregon Canal, Pungo River Canal, and Pungo Lake Canal. Small settlements like Union Grove and Pungo serve as local hubs along a grid of rural roads such as Grassy Ridge Rd and Refuge Rd. The presence of features like Bog Scattering Pines and the White Cypress Tributary highlights the unique ecological character of this marshy region.