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1953 Map of Engelhard NW

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Dare County Bombing Range (USAF) dominates this coastal landscape, showing a massive bullseye target and cleared areas within the marshy interior. This 1953 survey, updated with 1980s aerial data, reveals a transition between the Alligator River and the Long Shoal River. The terrain is defined by complex hydrology, where Whipping Creek feeds into Whipping Creek Lake amidst an expanse of wetlands. Along the southern boundary, the Dare Co Hyde Co line runs through remote territory marked by an Indefinite Boundary, illustrating the difficulty of surveying this swampy region. The presence of Swan Creek Lake and numerous benchmark markers like BM 2 and BM 5 along the few established routes, including Route 264, highlight the isolation and specialized military use of the area during the mid-to-late 20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain