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1953 Map of Fairfield NE

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Fairfield NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Alligator River and the Intracoastal Waterway dominate this coastal landscape of marshes and inlets in Tyrrell County. The settlement of Gum Neck serves as the primary upland hub, featuring a small grid of roads and several cemeteries situated near the headwaters of Gum Neck Creek. This 1950s-era topography emphasizes the water-dependent nature of the region, where access points like Gum Neck Landing and Grapevine Landing were essential for navigating the complex shoreline.

The landscape is divided into named tracts such as Buck Island and Gum Neck, separated by extensive wetlands including Grapevine Marsh. To the east, the map captures the transition to East Lake via Whipping Cr, illustrating a remote geography where county lines for Hyde, Tyrrell, and Dare counties meet in the middle of the river. Numerous named points, such as Tuckahoe Point and Newport News Point, mark the irregular riverbanks, providing critical landmarks for coastal navigation and local fishing.