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2016 Map of Stumpy Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Stumpy Point occupies a narrow strip of land between the marshy mainland and the expansive waters of the Pamlico Sound. This coastal community is defined by its relationship with the surrounding estuaries, where Stumpy Point Bay and Sandy Bay meet the edges of the Atlantic Ocean. The topography is dominated by low-lying wetlands and several named landform extensions, including Old Point, Drain Point, and Wild Boar Point, reflecting a landscape heavily influenced by tides and coastal erosion.

Local genealogy and community history are centered around the Shiloh Church and the adjacent Shiloh Church Cem, which serve as the primary landmarks in this maritime settlement. The map illustrates the isolated nature of this Dare County enclave, positioned where the land begins to surrender to the sound at Sandy Point. The layout suggests a way of life focused on the water, with the town's small footprint nestled against the vast hydraulic network of coastal North Carolina.