1950 Map of Pollocksville

About this map

The Trent River snakes through a landscape defined by its waterways and wetlands, serving as the boundary between Craven Co and Jones Co. This era of the mid-20th century shows the established rural community of Pollocksville at the southern edge, connected to the northern reaches by the Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad. The map captures the interface between managed lands and the wilder reaches of the Croatan National Forest, where the Island Creek Fire Tower stands watch over the pine and swamp timberlands.