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1954 Map of Creeds

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Creeds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

North Landing River and the Intracoastal Waterway define this coastal landscape along the border of Virginia and North Carolina in the mid-1950s. The region is characterized by extensive wetlands and marshy inlets like Oakum Creek and Walnut Creek, which surround small farming communities and hamlets. Settlement is concentrated on higher ground, where the Creeds Sch and several country churches, including Kala Ch and Bethel Ch, served the local population.

The presence of the Creeds Field (Abandoned) airfield and the shifting shoreline features such as Troublesome Point and Hog Island reflect a landscape shaped by both military utility and the tidal environment. Farther south, the Northwest River meanders toward Tull Bay, passing the Nellie Bell Ponds. This survey provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of Princess Anne County and Currituck County before modern development significantly altered the drainage patterns and land use.