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1949 Map of Merrimon, 1983 Print
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1949 Map of Merrimon

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Merrimon and its surrounding wetlands occupy a peninsula defined by the Neuse River and the complex channels of the Adams Creek system. The landscape is a mosaic of tidal marshes and low-lying woods, where small communities like Great Neck are interconnected by a network of water-level roads and narrow canals. Local life at mid-century centered on rural landmarks such as Reels Chapel, Merrimon Ch, and the Adams Creek Sch, reflecting a dispersed but established coastal society. Significant maritime engineering is evident in the Adams Canal and the designated Intracoastal Waterway route, which bypasses the natural meanders of Back Creek. Family-named navigation markers like Jameson and Delmar pepper the creeks, highlighting the importance of small-craft navigation. Further south, Oak Grove Ch stands near the headwaters of Great Neck Cr, while the Turnpike Road provides one of the few land-based arteries through the marshy terrain of the Carteret and Craven county line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain