Geography

by . An early representation of North Carolina. The map, published in 1709, shows the coast and the Outer Banks, and includes the names of the major inlets and rivers. The western part of the state is [...] (from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries.)

by . Aztec empire map This map shows the extent of the Aztec empire before its conquest by the Spanish around [...] (from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries.)

by Butler, Lindley S. Backcountry was the term used during the early settlement and colonial periods for the vast interior of North Carolina, located away from the coastline and including both the modern-day Piedmont and [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Norris, David A. Boundaries, State by David A. Norris, 2006; Additional research by Kelly Agan; Revised December 2021 See also: Carolinas, Separation of; History of the Dividing Line; Tennessee, [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Hill, Michael. Bute County was a Piedmont North Carolina county between 1764 and 1779. It was named for the Earl of Bute, the prime minister of Great Britain during the reign of King George III. In 1779 Bute County [...] (from Research Branch, NC Office of Archives and History.)

by Jackson, Claude V. Cape Fear in modern-day Brunswick County projects into the Atlantic Ocean at the southeastern tip of Smith Island, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River and adjacent to the area known as Bald Head. [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Angley, Wilson, Stick, David. Cape Hatteras National Seashore by Wilson Angley, 2006 Additional research provided by David Stick. See also: Lighthouses; Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (from UNC-CH); Lighthouses Map; [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Butler, Lindley S. Carolana, "land of Charles," referred to the area south of Virginia granted on 30 Oct. 1629 by King Charles I to his attorney general, Sir Robert Heath. The grant was part of the Crown policy to [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Butler, Lindley S. Carolina by Lindley S. Butler, 2006 See also: Carolina Charters (1663, 1665) Carolina was a Proprietary colony established by England's King Charles II through the charter of 24 Mar. [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Powell, William S. Carolina Bays are oval depressions in the earth's surface concentrated on either side of the North Carolina-South Carolina boundary. They are most numerous in Bladen County, although some are found [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Cain, Robert J. The province of Carolina given by England's King Charles II to the Lords Proprietors in 1663 and 1665 constituted a single grant. In 1664 the northeastern portion of the province, at that time the [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by . Circa 1714 map of Maryland, Virginia, and CarolinaJohann Baptist Homann's hand-colored engraved map Virginia Marylandia et Carolina... was first published in a 1714 atlas, and was re-published [...] (from Government & Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina.)

by Robinson, Peter J. Weather and Climate by Peter J. Robinson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Geography, 2005. Reprinted with permission from The North Carolina Atlas Revisited. Managing [...] (from North Carolina Atlas Revisited.)

by Robinson, Peter J., Fishel, Gregory B. Climate and Weather by Peter J. Robinson and Gregory B. Fishel, 2006 See also: Climate and Weather Overview (from NC Atlas Revisited) Weather and Climate in a Snap! Related: [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Robinson, Peter J., Fishel, Gregory B. Climate and Weather by Peter J. Robinson and Gregory B. Fishel, 2006 See also: Climate and Weather Overview (from NC Atlas Revisited) Weather and Climate in a Snap! Related: [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Robinson, Peter J., Fishel, Gregory B. Climate and Weather by Peter J. Robinson and Gregory B. Fishel, 2006 See also: Climate and Weather Overview (from NC Atlas Revisited) Weather and Climate in a Snap! Related: [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Freeman, Margery. A close-up view from a boat shows a small mountain island in Ha Long Bay between Bai Chay and Cat Ba. The island outcrop is taller than it is wide, with both vegetation and erosion visible. Most of [...] (from Government & Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina.)

by Diemer, John A., Bobyarchick, Andy R. Coastal Plain by Dr. John A. Diemer and Dr. Andy R. Bobyarchick Dept. of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2005. Reprinted with permission from The North [...] (from North Carolina Atlas Revisited.)

by Stick, David. The formation of counties was one of the first matters attended to by the Lords Proprietors after they received their charter in 1663 from King Charles II for the vast tract of land in America he [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Simpson, Bland. Dismal Swamp Canal, believed to be the oldest existing excavated waterway in America, runs generally north and south for 22 miles between Deep Creek, Va., and South Mills, N.C. The canal connects the [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Wegner, Ansley Herring. In 1758 the General Assembly decided that Johnston County should be divided and that the newly formed county would be known as Dobbs, in honor of Arthur Dobbs, the Royal Governor of the colony of [...] (from Research Branch, NC Office of Archives and History.)

by Cole, J. Timothy. Earthquakes are not considered a serious threat by many North Carolinians, although dozens of earthquakes have been recorded in the state since 1755. An earthquake may be defined as a shaking or [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by Williams, Wiley J., Cockrell, David L. The East-West rivalry is the name for a particularly potent form of sectionalism that has been a major factor in the political, social, and economic development of North Carolina. The state's varied [...] (from Encyclopedia of North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press.)

by . Exploring North Carolina: Geography, Geology & Climate Introductory resources on North Carolina Geography & Geology North Carolina's Regions North Carolina Climate & [...] (from NCpedia.)

by Agan, Kelly. Exploring North Carolina: Geography, Environment & [...] (from NCpedia.)