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1978 Map of Askin

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Askin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Neuse River dominates this coastal landscape, splitting into a complex network of channels and marshlands near Hog Island and Marsh Island. During this era of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the region shows a mix of heavy industrial activity and traditional rural settlements. The northern banks are defined by the convergence of Swift Creek and numerous wetlands like Fisher Swamp and Beaverdam Swamp, while the southern reaches near Bridgeton reflect the growing footprint of New Bern.

Infrastructure is particularly dense along the riverfront, featuring the Industrial Waste Ponds and a large Quarry near the city boundary. Transportation networks are anchored by the Norfolk Southern and Atlantic and East Carolina railroads, which served the local economy alongside river access points like Streets Ferry and Gap Landing. Notable local landmarks including Kit Swamp Ch, the Drag Strip, and various cemeteries provide key data points for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's development.