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1951 Map of New Holland

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of New Holland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The low-lying coastal plains of Hyde County are defined here by an extensive network of drainage canals and the southern shores of Lake Mattamuskeet. The landscape is a mix of agricultural tracts and conservation areas, including the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge and Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge. This environment necessitated the construction of numerous waterways like the Quarter Canal and the prominent Outfall Canal to manage the high water table typical of this North Carolina region.

Local settlements and community centers are scattered along the primary roads, featuring the town of New Holland and the smaller community of Hydeland. Genealogists will find notable local landmarks including Old Richmond Ch, Soule Ch, and the Donald Farm Cem. The presence of the New Holland Sch and several churches along the main thoroughfare illustrates the rural social fabric that existed prior to modern shoreline and highway developments.