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1953 Map of Manteo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Manteo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Roanoke Island is the center of this coastal landscape, situated between the Croatan Sound and Roanoke Sound. The map documents the northern tip's heritage at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the settlement of Fort Raleigh City, while the eastern shore of Bodie Island features the shifting sands of Jockey Ridge and the Jockeys Ridge State Park. The town of Manteo serves as the local hub, connected to the mainland and the banks by the Roanoke Sound Bridge.

Significant historical markers are scattered across the terrain, including the Mother Vineyard and the Burnside Headquarters (Historical Site). Small communities and local landmarks such as California, Skyco, and Sunny Side are depicted alongside aviation infrastructure at the County Regional Airport. The relationship between land and water is primary here, seen in the numerous points like Baum Point and the complex channels of Shallowbag Bay.