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1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1976 Print
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1948 Map of Portsmouth

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The isolated village of Portsmouth sits at the northern tip of Portsmouth Island, serving as a critical navigation point near the Ocracoke Inlet during the mid-20th century. This coastal landscape is defined by the shifting sands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore and its neighbor across the water, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The map highlights the intricate maritime infrastructure required to traverse Pamlico Sound, including the Wallace Channel Light and various beacons marking hazards like Shell Castle and Vera Cruz Shoal.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain