1948 Map of Buxton

About this map

Hatteras Island stretches narrowly between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound in this late 1940s survey. The landscape is defined by the shifting interface of water and land, featuring maritime forests like Buxton Woods and the expansive marsh of Jeanette Sedge. The coastal settlements of Avon and Buxton are connected by a single road and Telephone Line, reflecting the relative isolation of the Outer Banks before significant modern development. Maritime safety infrastructure is a prominent theme, with the map recording both the active Cape Hatteras Light and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (Abnd), as well as the Big Kinnakeet Coast Guard Sta (Abnd). Numerous coastal landmarks, including the Lookout Tower and various lights and spires, serve as essential navigation aids for the dangerous waters surrounding the cape.