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1953 Map of Manteo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Manteo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Roanoke Island is the centerpiece of this mid-century coastal survey, situated between the Croatan Sound and Roanoke Sound. The map documents a critical period of historical preservation and modern infrastructure development, featuring the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Burnside Headquarters. Local life is anchored in Manteo and smaller settlements like Sunny Side and Skyco.

The Outer Banks landscape is defined by the shifting dunes of Bodie Island, including the prominent Jockey Ridge and Seven Sisters. Coastal navigation is represented by the Ferry Route and the Roanoke Sound Bridge, which connects the island to the mainland. Noteworthy landmarks such as the Mother Vineyard and Roanoke Island Ch provide a look into the long-standing agricultural and social heritage of Dare County during the early 1950s.