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2016 Map of South River

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

South River and its intricate network of coastal tributaries define this Carteret County landscape, where the land fragmentizes into countless points and marshy guts before meeting the Atlantic Ocean. The settlement of Lukens sits on the western shore, positioned between the river and the extensive marshes of Horton Bay. To the south, the massive expanse of Open Grounds dominates the interior, showing a distinct pattern of drainage and land management that contrasts with the natural wandering of Southwest Creek and Buck Creek.

The map reveals a transition from the established landings near Cedar Point to the wilder reaches where the West Fork South River and East Fork South River converge. Local waterways such as Mizzy Gut and Rich Island Gut reflect the low-lying, tidal character of the region. Transportation is concentrated in the northwest corner with roads like S River Rd and Merrimon Rd, while the eastern portion remains dominated by the broad waters of Turnagain Bay and Broad Creek.