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1954 Map of Roper South, 1957 Print
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1954 Map of Roper South

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Roper serves as the primary settlement on this mid-century coastal plain landscape, where the cleared land around Clemons High Sch quickly gives way to an extensive network of drainage projects. The geography is defined by the massive Phelps Lake at the southern edge and the dense wetlands of Lee S Mills Swamp and East Dismal. Human intervention in the terrain is evident through the long, straight stretches of the Newland Main Road and an organized system of waterways including Lewis Canal, Canal A, and Canal B. These features reflect the mid-century effort to manage the water levels of the Albemarle-Pamlico peninsula for agriculture and timber, contrasting the wilder sections of Skinnersville with the emerging infrastructure of the 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain