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2019 Map of Swanquarter

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Swanquarter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The coastal village of Swanquarter serves as the focal point of this Hyde County landscape, where the terrestrial world meets the expansive waters of Swanquarter Bay. The community is defined by its maritime connections, notably the Ocracoke - Swan Quarter Ferry terminal which links this mainland reach to the Outer Banks. Low-lying terrain and intricate wetlands dominate the area, with named high ground like Buck Ridge and Tapping Hill providing contrast to the surrounding marshes.

Further inland, the rural character of the region is anchored by small crossroads such as Swindell Fork and Tiny Oak Fork. A network of local routes, including Turnpike Rd and State Rd 1304, connects scattered homesteads and landings. The coastal fringe is marked by numerous landmarks such as Judith Marsh, Cowpen Point, and Sandy Point, illustrating a geography shaped by the rhythmic tides of the Pamlico Sound.