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1953 Map of Rocky Mount

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Rocky Mount
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Rocky Mount and the industrial corridors of Eastern North Carolina are detailed in this regional 1:250,000 scale survey, which integrates land topography with extensive bathymetric data of the sounds. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage basins of the Tar River, Roanoke River, and Neuse River, which flow toward the vast, shallow waters of Albemarle Sound and Pamlico Sound. Inland, the map reveals a heavy reliance on rail infrastructure, with the Seaboard Coast Line and Norfolk Southern connecting hubs like Wilson, Greenville, and Goldsboro.

Low-lying coastal plains dominate the eastern half, featuring the unique pocosin ecosystems of the Dismal Swamp and East Dismal Swamp. Large natural bodies of water such as Lake Mattamuskeet and Phelps Lake are prominent landmarks, surrounded by established conservation areas including Pettigrew State Park and the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. Military presence is anchored by Seymour Johnson AFB, situated near the confluence of major highways and rail lines.