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1951 Map of Bath

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Bath
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Bath and its surrounding waterfront on the Pamlico River define this coastal landscape as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The settlement pattern is deeply tied to the intricate network of tidal creeks and guts, including Bath Creek, Back Creek, and Carter Creek. On the northern shore, family-named landmarks like Bonners Pt and Handys Pt sit near local institutions such as the Bayside Sch and Stevens Ch. A 1988 revision layer shows significant industrial and infrastructure development on the southern bank near Durham, specifically at the Lee Creek Airport complex.

Rural life away from the water is anchored by crossroads like Whitepost and Athens Chapel. To the east, the terrain transitions into the dense vegetation of Jackson Swamp and Rumley Marsh. This survey documents a transition from a river-dependent agricultural and fishing community to one seeing larger-scale land use changes, while still preserving the locations of smaller landmarks like Core Point Chapel and Shell Landing.