1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE

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Shifting sand dunes, some reaching heights of 52 feet, define the narrow barrier island landscape of Nags Head during this mid-century survey. The Atlantic coast is anchored by the U S Coast Guard Station and Jeanettes Pier, while the interior marshes of Roanoke Sound are dotted with small islands like Little Penguin I, Big Penguin I, and Pond I. This period reveals the early infrastructure connecting the Outer Banks, including the Causeway stretching west and the Hatteras Telephone Line running parallel to the shore. Coastal researchers can observe the intricate hydrography of the Roanoke Sound Channel and named wetlands like Rockhall Creek and Headquarters Island, illustrating the delicate balance between the maritime forest and the encroaching Atlantic Ocean.