2013 Map of Swanquarter

About this map

Swanquarter and the surrounding Hyde County landscape are defined by a complex network of coastal waterways and engineered drainage. The presence of the Rose Bay Canal and various inlets like Deep Bay and Swanquarter Bay illustrate the area's long-standing relationship with the Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals a settlement pattern focused on crossroads and landings, such as Swindell Fork, Tiny Oak Fork, and Oyster Creek Landing. Large-scale coastal features like Lake Mattamuskeet and Great Island dominate the northern and eastern portions of the sheet, while the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke Ferry Crossing highlights the vital maritime transit links required for this wetland-heavy terrain. Local roads, including Turnpike Rd and Piney Woods Rd, connect these coastal outposts across landforms like Buck Ridge and Tapping Hill.