1940 Map of Powells Point

About this map

Albemarle Sound and Currituck Sound converge at the southern tip of the peninsula in this detailed 1940 aerial survey. The landscape is defined by the narrow strip of land supporting a string of coastal communities including Jarvisburg, Mamie, and Harbinger, all connected by a primary roadway leading toward the Wright Memorial Bridge. This era represents a significant moment in the coastal development of the Outer Banks region, as the bridge provides a critical land link across to the barrier islands. Significant landmarks for local researchers include the Powells Christian Ch and Sawyers Lodge, along with several maritime features like Popular Branch Landing and C. G. Sta. 170. The map also preserves the locations of early 20th-century family-named sites like House W Gable and remote marsh islands like Dew Quarter Island, illustrating the area's intricate shoreline and established settlement patterns before modern expansion.