1951 Map of Belhaven

About this map

Belhaven serves as a critical waterfront hub where the Pantego Creek meets the wide expanse of the Pungo River. The coastal economy of the mid-20th century is written across the shoreline, marked by small settlements and water access points like Hoophole Landing and Piney Grove Landing. The engineering of the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the river, facilitating maritime transport through the wetlands of Pantego and Beech Ridge. Inland, the landscape is defined by drainage features like Lowes Ditch and the Pungo Lake Canal, revealing the intensive effort required to manage the low-lying terrain for agriculture and habitation. Small rural crossroads such as Haslin Corner and several unnamed cemeteries provide important clues for genealogists tracing family footprints in this portion of Beaufort County.