1950 Map of Buxton

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Hatteras Island dominates this coastal survey, showcasing the thin, vulnerable geography of the Outer Banks at mid-century. The small settlements of Avon and Buxton are connected by a primary road and a long telephone line, emphasizing the isolation of these communities between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the extensive Buxton Woods and the marshes of Sedge and Jeanette, while the shoreline is dotted with navigational aids and maritime history.