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1949 Map of Point Of Marsh

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Point Of Marsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Piney Island and the marsh-dominated wetlands of the Hunting Quarters characterize this 1940s landscape where the Neuse River meets Pamlico Sound. This area remains largely defined by its natural water features and coastal transitions, including the intricate passages of The Narrows and the sheltered waters of Henry Hills Harbor. Navigation is marked by established aids such as the Point of Marsh Lt and Cedar Island Bay Lt, signaling the significance of these waterways for coastal traffic.

The map reveals the uninhabited character of Cedar Island and the surrounding archipelagos, including Big Swan Island and Raccoon Island. Local family names and nautical references appear in features like Mulberry Point Cr and Peters Cove, reflecting the maritime culture of this eastern North Carolina coastline. The boundary between Pamlico Co and Carteret Co cuts across the sound, anchoring the region's geography between its primary bays and points.