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1953 Map of Frying Pan

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Frying Pan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The low-lying peninsula of Gum Neck dominates this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the expansive waters of the Alligator River and The Frying Pan. This environment is defined by its intricate drainage and maritime access, with features like Basnight Canal and The Straits cutting through the marshy terrain. The small community of Frying Pan serves as the focal point of human activity, connected to the interior via Frying Pan Road.

Local life is anchored by the Free Union Ch and Frying Pan Landing, which facilitate both spiritual and commercial needs of the mid-century residents. The mapping of the Intracoastal Waterway along the Tyrrell and Dare county line illustrates the vital maritime artery passing through these sounds. Numerous points and islands, such as Crane Island and Catfish Point, mark the shoreline where navigation was guided by lights and pilings, reflecting a landscape where the river was the primary highway.