1950 Map of Aurora
USGS Topo · Published 1984About this map
Aurora serves as the central hub of this coastal North Carolina landscape, where the South Creek meets a complex network of wetlands and tributaries. The settlement pattern is deeply connected to the waterways and the Norfolk Southern rail line, which passes through Guilford Station and Edward. A striking density of country churches and family burial grounds, such as Weeping Rachel Ch, St Peter Ch, and the Bonner Cem, reflects a well-established rural community fabric. The geography is defined by broad swampy tracts like Beacham Savanna and Fan Swamp, while the shoreline along the creeks is dotted with named points including Jewell Point and Deephole Pt. By the time of this survey, an Old Railroad Grade and a riverside Landing Strip indicate shifting modes of transport and industry near the Beaufort County coast.
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Editions of this 1950 Aurora Map
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Historical Maps of Aurora Through Time
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