2016 Map of Wade Point

About this map

The Pasquotank River and the Intracoastal Waterway define the aquatic character of this coastal region, where Camden and Pasquotank counties meet. The settlement of Old Trap serves as the primary land-based hub, situated among a network of rural roads such as Wesley Rd and Beech Neck Rd. The landscape is dominated by low-lying wetlands and points of land reaching into the Albemarle Sound, including Wade Point, Bank Point, and Bluff Point. These geographical features, along with names like Gray Swamp and Black Swamp, illustrate the intricate relationship between the peninsula and the surrounding waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The presence of Wharf Bay and Goose Creek suggests a history tied to maritime access and small-scale inlet navigation. This survey provides a look at the modern shoreline and drainage patterns, documenting the many small creeks like Raymond Creek and Little Flatty Creek that segment the coastal plain.