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1950 Map of Green Island, 1972 Print
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1950 Map of Green Island

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Ocracoke Island serves as the central focal point of this survey, which documents the shifting sands and delicate geography of the Outer Banks shortly after the mid-century. The map captures a transitional period for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, showing the relationship between the sound and the sea before modern development altered much of the coast. Small-scale human activity is evidenced by Gary Braggs Camp and the Old Green Island Club, while natural features like the Styron Hills and Quork Hammock define the inner landscape of the barrier island. Of particular interest to those studying coastal geomorphology is the detail of Hatteras Inlet and the various creeks and swashes, such as The Great Swash and N Bitterswash Cr, which illustrate the active drainage patterns of this tidal environment between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain