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1951 Map of Fairfield

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The northern shores of Lake Mattamuskeet dominate this coastal landscape, showing a region defined by extensive drainage engineering and wildlife conservation. The town of Fairfield serves as the primary settlement hub, positioned north of the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge boundary. This 1951 survey reveals the intricate network of man-made waterways essential to the area's agricultural history, including the Burrus Canal and the Pungo River Canal.

To the north, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the Gum Neck and Fairfield terrain near the Alligator River. Local community life is anchored by landmarks like Star Zion Ch and Bethlehem Ch, while the presence of Carmur and various unnamed ruins along the refuge edge points to the evolving settlement patterns in Hyde County. The crossing at Fairfield Bridge highlights the vital link between these isolated coastal communities and the broader maritime transport routes of the mid-century.