1949 Map of Beaufort

About this map

Fort Macon stands as a sentinel at the eastern tip of Bogue Banks, guarding the Bogue Inlet where the Newport River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This mid-century coastal landscape illustrates the maritime infrastructure of the Outer Banks, from the Port Terminal in Morehead City to the complex network of channels including Gallant Channel and Bulkhead Channel. The area is a mosaic of islands and marshes, with Radio Island and Carrot Island framing the approach to the town of Beaufort.