1940 Map of Hertford

About this map

The Hertford waterfront and the surrounding coastal necks define this landscape along the Perquimans River and Albemarle Sound. This 1940 Army Corps of Engineers survey illustrates a region deeply connected to the water, where historic points like Harvey Point and Drummond Point reach into the sound. The transportation network is anchored by the Norfolk Southern and Southern Railroad, which served the local industry, including a Saw Mill near Winfall. Inland, the map reveals a collection of small rural communities and civic sites, from Newhope Proper to a Prison Camp near Woodville. Local commerce and communication are evidenced by the Durants Neck P O and several riverside landings such as Newby Landing and Redbank Landing, which provided essential access for the agricultural areas of Durants Neck and Harveys Neck.