Hyde County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Hyde County - Hyde County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Hyde County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Hyde County located in the map, major cities in Hyde county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Hyde County, North Carolina

About Hyde County, North Carolina

Hyde County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Swan Quarter. As per 2020 census, the population of Hyde County is 4508 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,424 sq mi (3,688 km2). Hyde County was established on 1712.

Facts about Hyde County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Inner Banks & Outer Banks
County SeatSwan Quarter
Named AfterEdward Hyde (Governor of North Carolina)
Established1705 (as Wickham Precinct), renamed Hyde Precinct 1712, county status 1739
Coordinates~35.41° N, 76.15° W
Total Area~1,459.05 sq mi
Land Area~612.35 sq mi
Water Area~846.70 sq mi
Population (2020)~4,589
Estimated Population (2024)~4,583
Population Density~7.49 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesSwan Quarter, Engelhard, Ocracoke, Fairfield, Scranton
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Fishing & Seafood, Tourism
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 264, NC Highway 12
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForLake Mattamuskeet, Outer Banks & Ocracoke Island, “Land of Many Waters” & coastal ecosystems
Websitehttps://www.hydecountync.gov

Top Attractions in Hyde County, North Carolina

  • Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge – Birdwatching and wildlife.
  • Mattamuskeet Lake – Scenic lake views.
  • Ocracoke Island – Beaches and village.
  • Hyde County Visitor Center – Local information.
  • Swan Quarter Waterfront – Harbor views.
  • Pamlico Sound – Boating and fishing.
  • Engelhard Downtown – Small-town charm.
  • Lake Landing Area – Rural scenery.
  • Gull Rock Game Land – Wildlife viewing.
  • Ferry to Ocracoke – Scenic ferry ride.

Cities & Towns in Hyde County, North Carolina

Swan Quarter, Engelhard, Fairfield, Scranton, Ponzer, New Holland