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2019 Map of Washington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Washington serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, where the Tar River widens into the expansive Pamlico River. The town's grid is dense with history, featuring landmarks like Oakdale Cem and Cedar Grove Cem, while the surrounding suburbs of Washington Heights and Washington Park show the modern expansion of this riverfront community. Across the water, the settlement of Chocowinity and the rail-oriented Porter Junction highlight the importance of transportation links connecting the north and south banks.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident at Washington-Warren Field and various riverfront points such as Rodman Point and Whichard Beach. The geography is defined by a network of tidal creeks and marshes, including Runyon Creek and Kennedy Creek, which carve through the terrain. Notable local landmarks like The Castle and the Beaufort County Community Coll provide social anchors for a region where the water has long dictated the patterns of human settlement and trade.