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1951 Map of Merrimon

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Merrimon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Neuse River and Intracoastal Waterway define the coastal landscape of this peninsula where Craven, Carteret, and Pamlico counties converge. In the early post-war era, the settlement of Merrimon serves as a focal point for a community deeply tied to the surrounding waters and low-lying marshes. The interior is characterized by a network of rural landmarks, including Merrimon Ch, Reels Chapel, and Antioch Ch, which suggest established family clusters and community centers throughout Merrimon Township No 5.

Water navigation is central to the area's geography, with the Adams Creek Canal providing a vital link through the southern portion of the sheet. For local historians, the map details the transition from traditional land use to a more connected maritime corridor, visible in the placement of the Adams Creek Sch and the reach of the Turnpike Road. Coastal features like Great Neck Point and Sandy Point illustrate the irregular, marshy shoreline that has long dictated the placement of homesteads and access routes in this part of North Carolina.