Point Harbor sits at the southern tip of a narrow peninsula where the Currituck Sound meets the Albemarle Sound, serving as a vital gateway for coastal travel. This 2013 survey illustrates the residential and recreational development characteristic of the Outer Banks region, centered around settlements like Harbinger and Spot. The landscape is defined by its relationship with the water, featuring points such as Sampson Point and Powells Point that navigate the convergence of these sounds. The road network, including the Wright Memorial Bridge and local connectors like Halls Harbor Rd, highlights the area's transition into a more accessible coastal community. Notable landmarks such as Sawyers Lodge and Hog Quarter Landing point to the area's long-standing connection to maritime activities and local heritage. Small pockets of land like Brock Island remain surrounded by marsh and water, providing a sharp contrast to the more developed inland corridors.
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1940 · Kitty Hawk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Powells Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Roanoke Island
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1946 · Eastville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1946 · Currituck Sound
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Manteo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Manns Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · East Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Wanchese
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Manteo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000