1953 Map of Roanoke Island NE

About this map

Bodie Island and the coastal landscape of Nags Head are documented here during a period of significant growth and preservation. This mid-century survey, with photorevisions from the 1970s, captures the establishment of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore as it surrounds the settlement of Whalebone. The mapping reveals the dynamic nature of the Outer Banks, noting various Shifting Sand Dunes and sound-side islands like Headquarters Island and Pond I. Inland navigation is detailed through the Roanoke Sound Channel and the Causeway, while the local economy and maritime presence are anchored by Jeanettes Pier and the U S Coast Guard Station. The presence of the Hatteras Telephone Road running parallel to the Atlantic shoreline highlights the early infrastructure required to connect these fragile barrier island communities.