1952 Map of Jacksonville South

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Camp Lejeune Military Reservation dominates the landscape of this 1950s survey, illustrating the extensive coastal defense and training infrastructure established in Onslow County. The map details the transition from rural settlements and coastal forests to a structured military environment, featuring the Peters Point Field Glider Base and various tactical landmarks such as Tulagi and Solomons. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the coastline, connecting the community of Verona with the growing hub of Jacksonville. Along the shores of the New River and Morgan Bay, the map reveals a mix of tidal flats and residential development, including Paradise Isle and White Oak. Local institutions like Georgetown High Sch and Bay Ch are documented alongside geographical features like Stump Sound, providing a record of the area's mid-century social and physical geography.