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1948 Map of Cape Hatteras

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cape Hatteras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cape Hatteras stands as the prominent focal point of this coastal study, marking the sharp eastern bend of Hatteras Island. The landscape is a narrow ribbon of sand and marsh caught between the shallow waters of Pamlico Sound and the open Atlantic Ocean. The village of Frisco and the landmark Little Grove Ch represent the small-scale settlement patterns that persisted even as the area transitioned toward conservation and recreation.

By the mid-20th century, the footprint of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is evident, featuring a designated Campground and infrastructure like a Landing Strip and Telephone Line. Nautical and safety installations are prominent along the shoreline, including a Coast Guard Sta and a Tower (C) overlooking the Hatteras Bight. The map documents a fragile coastal environment of dunes and inlets that are noted as subject to continual change.