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1951 Map of Pantego

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pantego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Pantego and Belhaven serve as the primary hubs for this tidewater landscape, where the Norfolk Southern rail line cuts across a territory defined by intricate drainage and reclaimed lowlands. The 1951 survey reveals a sophisticated hydraulic system including the Intercepting Canal and various unnamed ditches designed to manage the water levels of the surrounding Pungo Swamp. These engineering efforts supported a rural economy visible in the numerous small settlements like Wilkinson and Bishops Cross.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Broad Creek Ch and the Oddfellows Cem near Belhaven. The map captures the transition from the forested swamp to cultivated fields, with family-named points like Stotesberry Point and Archbell Pt marking the winding banks of Broad Creek and the Pungo River. The coastal character is further emphasized by the presence of numerous small creeks, including Cuckolds Creek and Shoemaker Creek, which navigate the marshy terrain towards the larger sound.