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1953 Map of Scotia

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Scotia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gum Neck and the surrounding coastal wetlands of Tyrrell County dominate this mid-century landscape, where a sparse network of roads and drainage projects defined local life. The small settlement of Scotia serves as a focal point near the northern edge of the map, marked by a nearby Lookout Tower and a small Cem. The terrain is characterized by expansive, saturated lowlands, including the formidable Hollow Ground Swamp and the headwaters of Juniper Creek.

Hydrological engineering is evident in the straight lines of the Basnight Canal, which reflects the ongoing efforts to manage the water levels of this peninsula. Transportation follows specific corridors like the Frying Pan Road, providing access to the interior between the Northwest Fk Alligator R and Coopers Cr. This 1953 survey, with updates from 1974, captures a rural North Carolina environment balancing agriculture and timber with the natural constraints of the Alligator River watershed.