2016 Map of Scotia

About this map

Scotia stands as the primary settlement on this coastal plain landscape, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage features. The terrain is defined by the Hollow Ground Swamp to the west and the slow-moving waters of the Northwest Fork Alligator River flowing through the southern reaches. This 2016 survey illustrates how human infrastructure adapts to the low-lying geography of Tyrrell County, with the Basnight Canal and various creeks like Juniper Cr and Coopers Cr managing the region's high water table. Local movement is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including Frying Pan Rd and Over Swamp Rd, which cut across the marshy reaches to connect the scattered homesteads. The transition from wooded swamp to open drainage suggests a long history of land reclamation and forestry in this part of eastern North Carolina.