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1951 Map of Salter Path

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Salter Path
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Bogue Banks separates the waters of Bogue Sound from the Atlantic Ocean in this 1951 coastal survey. The settlement of Salter Path sits along the narrow barrier island, characterized by landmarks like Rice Path and Rock Point. This period of mapping shows the coastal environment before significant modern development, with the Intracoastal Waterway marked by numerous Daybeacons and Lights to guide maritime traffic.

On the mainland, the Croatan National Forest dominates the landscape, defined by a network of drainage prongs including West Prong and East Prong that feed into Broad Creek. Local infrastructure like Nine Foot Road and Hibbs Road provides access to the small community of Broad Creek and Soundview Ch. The presence of small family or community Cem sites and Yellow Hill Landing indicates a landscape deeply tied to the shore and the surrounding timberlands.