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1948 Map of Cape Hatteras

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cape Hatteras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hatteras Island stands as a slender barrier between the restless Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered Pamlico Sound in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the shifting sands of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Cape Hatteras State Park, highlighting the early conservation efforts on the Outer Banks. Along the narrow strip of land, the small settlement of Frisco and the Little Grove Ch represent the local community, while maritime safety is anchored by the Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Sta near the iconic Cape Hatteras point.

The topography captured between 1946 and 1947 reveals the vulnerability of the coast, with features like Creeds Hill and various campgrounds dotting the shoreline. A prominent Telephone Line snakes across the island, marking the essential infrastructure connecting these remote outposts. This era preceding 1970s revisions shows the coastline and dunes as they existed before decades of more recent storm-driven erosion and change.