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1954 Map of Knotts Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Knotts Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The amphibious landscape of the Virginia-North Carolina border is defined by a labyrinth of marshes and islands separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the narrow Sand Ridge. Central to this environment is Knotts Island, which serves as a terrestrial hub connected to the mainland by The Causeway. This elevated road traverses the Great Marsh, providing a critical link for the community around Knotts Island Ch and local settlements like Calvin.

The map reveals a coastal economy and geography reliant on small landings, such as Campbell Landing and False Cape Landing, scattered along the shores of Back Bay. Conservation efforts are established in the north within the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, encompassing numerous islands like Cedar Island and Ragged Island. The intricate network of waterways, including Porpoise Slough and Buckle Island Creek, highlights a region where water and land are inextricably linked.