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1950 Map of New Bern

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of New Bern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The confluence of the Neuse River and Trent River anchors this 1950 coastal survey, showing the historic city of New Bern at a period of mid-century transition. The urban core is detailed with the Courthouse and several neighborhood centers such as Craven Terrace and De Graffenried Park. To the south, the expansive Croatan National Forest and Croatan Game Land dominate the landscape, reaching into the headwaters of Brice Creek.

Transportation networks of the era are clearly defined, featuring the Simmons-Nott Airport and a convergence of major rail lines, including the Atlantic and East Carolina and Seaboard Coast Line. Researchers can locate significant local landmarks like the New Bern Country Club and several long-established burial grounds, including Cedar Grove Cem and Evergreen Cem, which provide essential context for the area's genealogical history.