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1994 Map of Mansfield

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mansfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Bogue Sound serves as the central geographic feature of this coastal landscape, separating the mainland settlements from the developed barrier island. On the north shore, the Atlantic and East Carolina railroad connects the small communities of Mansfield, Peltier, and Wallace as it runs parallel to the Intracoastal Waterway. This transit corridor is anchored by the Morehead City Airport and the historic St Marks Chapel, reflecting the area's development between the edge of the Croatan National Forest and the Newport River.

The barrier island to the south shows significant mid-century and later development, including the resort towns of Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and Indian Beach. Preserved land remains at the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, which stands in contrast to the nearby Morehead City Country Club. This map documents the intersection of commercial maritime activity, leisure tourism, and environmental conservation during the mid-1990s.