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1948 Map of Portsmouth, 1983 Print
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1948 Map of Portsmouth

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Portsmouth sits at the northern end of a long, thin barrier landmass, serving as a critical point of maritime navigation between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. This maritime landscape is defined by its complex network of tidal waterways and shoals, including Evergreen Slough, the Thorofare, and Baymarsh. A Ferry route connects the area north across the sound, while a Telephone Line stretches south along the narrow spit of Portsmouth Island. Marine navigation aids like the Wallace Channel Light and Sheep Island Slue Light mark the hazardous waters of Ocracoke Inlet and the Vera Cruz Shoal. The 1948 geography captures the island before its full inclusion into the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, showing the scattered terrain of The High Hills and named points like Haulover Point and Royal Point.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain