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1948 Map of Cape Hatteras

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cape Hatteras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Cape Hatteras stands as the defining landmark on this late 1940s survey of the Outer Banks, marking the sharp elbow of Hatteras Island where the Pamlico Sound meets the Atlantic. The landscape is characterized by a sparse settlement pattern concentrated near Frisco and the maritime infrastructure of the Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Sta. A prominent Telephone Line traces the spine of the island, connecting the small community at Creeds Hill to the lighthouse and lookout points near Cape Point.

The coastal geography of Hatteras Township is rendered in precise detail, showing the early boundaries of Cape Hatteras State Park before the era of heavy tourism. Local history is anchored by Little Grove Ch and the presence of a Tower (C) near the point, reflecting the area's ongoing importance for navigation and coastal defense. The vast expanse of the Hatteras Bight dominates the southern half of the sheet, emphasizing the isolation of these barrier island settlements.