1949 Map of Newport

About this map

Newport sits at the head of the Newport River tidal basin, serving as a focal point for this coastal landscape where timber, swamp, and rail intersect. The town is anchored by the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad, which cuts southwest toward the coast. Surrounding the settlement, the geography is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including Little Deep Cr and School House Branch, which drain into the river. To the north, the terrain transitions into the heavily wooded expanse of the Croatan National Forest and Croatan Game Land.