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1953 Map of Scotia

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Scotia stands as a focal point in this 1950s study of the Tyrrell County landscape, situated where the road network meets the vast, water-heavy terrain of eastern North Carolina. The map illustrates a region dominated by its hydrology, specifically the Hollow Ground Swamp and the drainage patterns of Juniper Creek and the Northwest Fk Alligator R. These wetlands are framed by higher ground at Gum Neck and Columbia, where human activity is more concentrated. Evidence of local navigation and forest management is visible through the Lookout Tower near the main settlement and the corridor of Frying Pan Road. This era shows a community deeply integrated with its environment, where small family burial plots like the Cem near the northern boundary and localized landmarks like Coopers Cr define the rural geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain