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2010 Map of Swanquarter

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Swanquarter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Swanquarter serves as the focal point for this coastal Hyde County landscape, where the managed waters of Lake Mattamuskeet meet the vast reaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents a complex system of drainage and transportation, notably the Rose Bay Canal and historical routes like Turnpike Rd. The region's geography is defined by its low-lying marshes and points, including Cowpen Point and Long Point, alongside several prominent islands such as Great Island and Heron Bay Island.

Smaller crossroads like Swindell Fork and Tiny Oak Fork indicate the dispersed settlement pattern characteristic of this maritime environment. Coastal access is highlighted by the Oyster Creek Landing and the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke ferry route, which links this mainland community to the Outer Banks. The inclusion of numerous local roads such as Bridgeman Rd and Oyster Creek Rd provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure at the start of the 21st century.