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1954 Map of Creeds

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Creeds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The North Landing River divides this coastal borderland, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through marshy reaches near the Virginia and North Carolina line. Small inland settlements like Creeds and Blackwater center around essential community hubs, including the Creeds School and a high density of country churches such as Kala Church, Bethel Church, and Oak Grove Church. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and named ponds, including Nellie Bell Ponds and Buck Island Pond, reflecting the area's maritime and agricultural character.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Bethel Cemetery and the now-silent Creeds Field. Along the eastern shore, landmarks like Walke Point and Munden overlook the wide river, while the southern reaches open into Tull Bay and the Northwest River. This survey captures the transition of the region as traditional farming and fishing landscapes met the infrastructure of the mid-20th century.