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1951 Map of Harkers Island

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Harkers Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Harkers Island dominates this coastal survey, linked to the mainland by the Harkers Island Road as it crosses The Straits. The maritime character of the region is evident in the dense network of small harbors and landings such as Gaskill Landing and the settlements of Gloucester and Marshallberg. Along the southern edge, the barrier island of Shackleford Banks separates Back Sound from the Atlantic, featuring landmarks like the Diamond City Hills and the winding Whale Cr.

Updated through the early 1970s, the map illustrates the delicate balance of this amphibious landscape. Significant changes in purple highlight the evolving shoreline near Barden Inlet and Lighthouse Channel. From the sheltered waters of Janes Cr to the exposed Sandy Pt, the sheet provides a detailed view of the North Carolina coast before extensive modern development altered these traditional fishing and boating communities.