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1951 Map of Scranton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Scranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Scranton and Sladesville anchor this coastal survey of the Hyde County shoreline, where the landscape transitions from cultivated fields into the sprawling wetlands of the Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a community organized around water and faith, featuring numerous small settlements like Germantown and Beulah, alongside local landmarks such as Eunice Chapel, Zion Ch, and the County Training Sch.

Drainage and navigation are central to the region's character, evidenced by the Rose Bay Canal and the complex network of inlets including Spencer Bay and Lightwood Snag Bay. Along the Pamlico River, various small landings and creeks like Stave Landing and Chellybelle Cr suggest a history of maritime reliance. The interior is marked by scattered ruins and timbered areas, illustrating the balance between human habitation and the advancing marshlands of Judith Island and Fairfield.