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Loading map...1953 Map of Manteo
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
Roanoke Island serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the historic settlement of Manteo is shown in detail during the early 1950s. The landscape reflects a mix of maritime history and mid-century development, featuring the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Burnside Headquarters. A notable geographic detail is the shifting coastline, with prominent sand formations like Jockey Ridge and Seven Sisters dominating the barrier beach of Bodie Island.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches
Editions of this 1953 Manteo Map
5 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain