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1916 Map of Belhaven

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Belhaven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The low-lying coastal plains of eastern North Carolina are defined by an intricate network of waterways and reclaimed timberlands in this 1914 survey. The Pungo River and its numerous tributaries, including Pungo Creek and Pantego Creek, provide the primary structure for the landscape, where the town of Belhaven sits as a key hub for waterborne transit. To the north, the East Dismal Swamp dominates the terrain, heavily modified by a system of drainage features like the North Ditch, West Ditch, and the Intercepting Canal.

Logistics and local commerce are marked by the Norfolk Southern RR and specific stops such as Sixteenmile Siding and Johnson Siding. Rural life is anchored by community landmarks including Morrisons Store and a series of educational outposts like Upper Pungo School and Lower Pungo School. The map also details numerous river access points, such as Whiteoak Landing and Davies Elbow Landing, which were vital for the local economy before modern road networks were fully established.