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1951 Map of Bluff Point

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Bluff Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape along the edge of the Pamlico Sound. This 1951 field-checked survey reveals an intricate network of wetlands and tidal inlets including Juniper Bay, West Bluff Bay, and Cunning Harbor Bay. The map is particularly notable for its detailed hydrography, capturing soundings and shoreline data across Lake Landing and surrounding marshes.

Remote landforms such as Cunning Harbor Island and Bluff Point define the jagged interface between the mainland and the sound. Small seasonal watercourses like Doe Cr and Buck Creek feed into the larger bays, illustrating the drainage patterns of Hyde County before significant modern alterations. A lone Light stands as a navigational aid in the southern waters, marking the boundary of the Swan Quarter area.