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1953 Map of East Lake

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of East Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The low-lying coastal marshes and intricate waterways of the Outer Banks region define this mid-century survey. At the southern edge, the small community of East Lake and its associated East Lake Landing serve as the primary land-based anchors in a landscape dominated by the Alligator River and the Intracoastal Waterway. This area is characterized by vast stretches of wetlands and isolated points such as Briery Hall Point and Laurel Point, where land barely rises above the surrounding sounds.

A notable transport link is the ferry crossing near the western edge, providing a vital connection across the river. Further east, Durant Island sits as a large landmass surrounded by South Lake and Albemarle Sound. The map documents localized human traces like ruins at Lake Neighborhood and several Cem locations, offering essential data for researchers tracking the movement of early coastal families and the shifting shorelines of Dare County.