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1951 Map of Engelhard East

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Engelhard East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Engelhard serves as the primary coastal hub on this survey of the Hyde County shoreline, where land meets the expansive Pamlico Sound. The landscape is defined by its transition from wooded swamps to tidal marshes, punctuated by numerous named points like Juniper Swamp Point and Pingleton Point. Transport and commerce are centered around the waters of Far Creek, which includes navigation aids like a Daybeacon and Light to guide vessels near the mouth of Waupopin Creek.

A notable mid-century addition to the interior is the Hyde County Airport, situated along Highway 264. The map reveals the intricate network of drainage and waterways required for settlement in this low-lying region, from the Long Shoal River in the north to the smaller reaches of Kitty Creek and Oyster Creek. These hydrographic details, based on surveys dating back to the 1870s, illustrate the enduring nature of the Outer Banks' inner coastal fringe.