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2016 Map of Swanquarter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Swan Quarter, the historic seat of Hyde County, serves as the primary gateway to the Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks via the Ocracoke - Swan Quarter Ferry. This coastal landscape is defined by its intricate relationship with the water, where the grid of the town gives way to the sprawling Judith Marsh and the sheltered waters of Swanquarter Bay. The map reveals a drainage network critical to the low-lying terrain, exemplified by the Rose Bay Canal and various county roads like Sadie Weston Rd and Oyster Creek Rd that navigate the wetlands.

Agricultural and timber tracks extend inland toward Swindell Fork and Tiny Oak Fork, while landmarks like Buck Ridge and Tapping Hill provide slight elevation in the saturated environment. The coastal fringe is marked by distinct points and islands, including Cowpen Point, Long Point, and Great Island, illustrating the fragile geography of the North Carolina tidewater region at the start of the 21st century.