1951 Map of Long Shoal Point

About this map

Long Shoal River and the expansive waters of Pamlico Sound dominate this coastal survey of the Outer Banks region. The landscape is characterized by intricate inlets and swampy wetlands, notably within the Croatan area, where drainage is facilitated by features like Muddy Creek and Pains Creek. A solitary Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in the northern interior, connected to the coastline by early road segments. Along the shoreline, navigators and local historians will find distinctive points such as Pains Point and Long Shoal Point, along with small landmasses like Rawls Island. The hydrography, based on surveys from the late 19th century, reveals the complex coastal dynamics surrounding Parched Corn Bay and Sandy Bay before modern development or significant shoreline recession altered these reaches.