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1949 Map of Harkers Island

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Harkers Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Harkers Island and the surrounding coastal communities of Gloucester and Marshallberg define this maritime landscape in the late 1940s. The geography is dominated by complex water systems, including Core Sound, Back Sound, and the North River, which separate the mainland from the barrier beach and the intricate Middle Marshes. The map details a way of life oriented toward the sea, noting specific landing points like Gaskill Landing and the narrow passage of Barden Inlet near Lookout Bight.

Significant landmarks along the outer banks include the Cape Lookout National Seashore and the heights of High Hill on the western end of the banks. Local landmarks such as Willow Pond on the island and various small Churches and Schools in the settlements provide genealogical points of interest. Later revisions are reflected in purple, showing the expansion of Harkers Island Road and residential growth as the area transitioned from isolated fishing villages toward a more connected coastal region.