Pamlico Formation References Pamlico Formation geological feature, United States Ask Anything Homework Help Also known as: Great Dismal Swamp Terrace Written by The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica Britannica AI Ask Anything Learn about this topic in these articles: Great Dismal SwampAlong the western margin the Pamlico Formation (known as the Great Dismal Swamp Terrace) rises to 25 feet (7.5 meters) and more, forming a natural boundary. Read MoreAlong the western margin the Pamlico Formation (known as the Great Dismal Swamp Terrace) rises to 25 feet (7.5 meters) and more, forming a natural boundary. Read More