1948 Map of Buxton

About this map

Hatteras Island dominates this mid-century survey, stretching between the Atlantic Ocean and the expansive Pamlico Sound. The map reveals the critical maritime infrastructure of the Outer Banks, anchored by the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Big Kinnakeet Coast Guard Sta. The settlement of Buxton serves as the gateway to Buxton Woods, while the village of Avon sits farther north along the narrow strip of sand. This edition includes revisions in purple that illustrate the dynamic nature of the shoreline, showing how the dunes and inlets shifted between the initial 1948 field check and 1970 aerial photography. Significant coastal landmarks such as Black Hammock and Jeanette Sedge underscore the fragile, water-dominated environment of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.