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1948 Map of New River

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of New River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Marine Base Headquarters and the Marine Barracks anchor this coastal landscape during the late 1940s, a period of significant military transition in Onslow County. The map details the extensive infrastructure supporting the Marine Base, including the Marine Branch of A.C.L.R.R. and the Peters Point Field Glider Base. While the military presence dominates the northern banks of the New River, traditional coastal life remains visible through numerous landings and ferries.

Logistics and transport define the era, with Sneads Ferry and Pollocks Point Ferry providing vital crossings before the proliferation of modern bridges. Historical settlements and community hubs like Mumfords Mill, P. O. Hubert, and Verona sit alongside newer residential developments like Midway Park and Piney Green. The shoreline is intricately documented, from the New River Inlet and Inland Waterway to dozens of named points and bays such as Halls Point Bay and Courthouse Bay.