1985 Map of Plymouth

About this map

The Roanoke River meets the waters of Albemarle Sound near the town of Plymouth, serving as a gateway to the vast wetlands of eastern North Carolina. This mid-1980s landscape is defined by extensive wildlife conservation areas and state lands, including Pettigrew State Park and the Pungo National Wildlife Refuge. Large water bodies like Phelps Lake, New Lake, and the northern reaches of Lake Mattamuskeet dominate the interior, while the Scuppernong River and Alligator River create a complex network of drainage through the surrounding pocosin and swamp land. The map reveals a transition in land use, showing industrial waste ponds and Prison Unit 460 alongside rural settlements like Wenona and Mackeys. Transport infrastructure is anchored by the Norfolk Southern railroad and several state highways, connecting smaller crossroads such as Pantego, Roper, and Columbia.