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1951 Map of Pantego

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The coastal lowlands of Beaufort County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early 20th-century rail infrastructure. The Norfolk Southern railroad cuts across the northern landscape, connecting small rural hubs like Wilkinson, Bishops Cross, and Gaylord with the larger commercial centers. In the center of the sheet, Pantego sits at the head of Pantego Creek, serving as a gateway to the intricate marshlands and islands of Broad Creek.

To the south and east, the map details the waterfront of Belhaven, highlighting its position near Gum Creek and the Oddfellows Cem. The drainage patterns are meticulously recorded through features like the Intercepting Canal and Roper Ditch, which sought to manage the damp terrain of Hell Swamp and Pungo Swamp. These modifications to the landscape illustrate the era's focus on reclaiming land for agriculture and settlement near the Pungo Creek Bath.