1950 Map of New Bern

About this map

New Bern sits at the significant confluence of the Neuse River and Trent River, serving as a busy coastal hub in the mid-20th century. The town's historical fabric is evident in its dense cluster of cemeteries, including the National Cem, Cedar Grove Cem, and Evergreen Cem, while newer residential patterns emerge in De Graffenried Park and Trent Woods. South of the rivers, the landscape shifts dramatically into the wetlands and managed pine forests of the Croatan National Forest Game Land, where drainage features like Brice Creek and Reedy Branch dominate the terrain. Transportation infrastructure is a central theme, with the Simmons-Nott Airport and the junction of the Atlantic and East Carolina and Seaboard Coast Line railroads anchoring the region's economy. Small communities like James City and Bridgeton provide a look at the outlying settlements tied to these riverfront arteries.