2022 Map of Scotia

About this map

Scotia stands as the primary settlement in this low-lying region of Tyrrell County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage and natural watercourses. The local geography is a patchwork of managed timber or agricultural tracts carved out of the expansive Hollow Ground Swamp. Significant waterways like the Northwest Fork Alligator River and the engineered Basnight Canal illustrate the historic and ongoing efforts to manage the water levels of this coastal plain environment. The road network, including Frying Pan Rd and Burton Shell Rd, follows the slightly higher ground or follows the rigid geometry of the canal systems. This area represents a classic example of the Carolina coastal wetlands, where human habitation at Scotia is closely tied to the surrounding environment of Juniper Cr and Coopers Cr.