1950 Map of Aurora

About this map

South Creek and its many winding tributaries like Whitehurst Creek and Durham Creek define this coastal Beaufort County landscape. The town of Aurora serves as the central hub, showing a concentrated street grid, a High Sch, and the High Hill Cem nearby. The presence of purple revision overlays indicates significant industrial development, particularly large areas of Tailings and altered terrain surrounding the Beacham Savanna. Historically, the area was tied to the Old Railroad Grade passing through Guilford Station and Edward. Local life is recorded through numerous small rural communities and houses of worship, including Weeping Rachel Ch, St Matthews Ch, and Friendship Ch. Along the water, geographic markers like Deephole Pt and Silverthorn Pt trace the jagged shoreline of the creek as it widens toward the sound.