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2016 Map of Yeopim River

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Somerset and Bethel anchor the landscape where the Yeopim River meets the Albemarle Sound, defining a region where coastal wetlands and tidal creeks dictate the pattern of human settlement. The geography is dominated by intricate waterways, including Bethel Creek, Middleton Creek, and Yeopim Creek, which branch out into the surrounding Chowan and Perquimans counties. At the northern edge of the map, the Philips Cem remains a quiet landmark of local genealogy near the winding banks of the river.

Coastal features such as Drummond Point and Bluff Point mark the interface between the mainland and the Atlantic Ocean. The network of residential lanes, such as Beech Point Blvd and Pasquotank Blvd, illustrates the more recent development of these waterfront peninsulas. This topographic survey captures the precise boundaries between Chowan, Perquimans, and Washington counties as they converge in the tidal waters, offering a detailed view of a North Carolina landscape deeply connected to its riverine environment.