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1954 Map of Moyock

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Moyock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Moyock and its surrounding wetlands occupy a low-lying landscape where the Norfolk Southern railroad cuts a straight line through the coastal terrain. This area, spanning the Virginia North Carolina state line, is defined by the slow-moving waters of the Northwest River and its intricate network of tributaries like Indian Creek and Smith Creek. The settlement pattern reflects the importance of high ground and rail access, with small communities such as Saint Brides and Northwest established along the transit corridor.

Genealogists will find several burial sites and houses of worship, including Northwest Cem, Moyock Cem, and Indian Creek Ch. The presence of the U S Naval Reservation to the west and the Guinea Mill Run Canal to the south highlights the strategic and industrial shaping of the landscape. Water-based commerce and travel are further evidenced by Panther Landing on the river, indicating a localized economy tied to the swampy interior of Chesapeake City and Currituck Co.