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1953 Map of Manns Harbor

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Manns Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Manns Harbor sits at the edge of the Croatan Sound in this mid-century survey of the Dare County coastline, where the land fragmentizes into a network of marshes and tidal guts. The community is anchored by Mt Carmel Ch near the waterfront, reflecting a period before modern bridges dominated the sound. North of the main settlement, Mashoes Marsh and the small congregation at Mt Mitchell Ch illustrate the isolated nature of these Outer Banks fringes.

The landscape is defined by its water boundaries, from the expansive Albemarle Sound to the north to the intricate reaches of South Lake and its tributaries like Northeast Prong and Hooker Gut. A notable detail is the Croatan Sound Ferry Route, a vital transport link of the era. To the west, Durant Island and The Frying Pan separate East Lake from the larger sounds, creating a sheltered environment of points and ponds like Caroon Point and Davis Pond.