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1951 Map of Scranton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Scranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The coastal lowlands of Hyde County meet the Pamlico River in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by intricate tidal creeks and rural crossroads. The settlement of Scranton sits at the head of Scranton Creek, while to the south, the community of Germantown overlooks Germantown Bay. This area illustrates the transition from inland agriculture to protected marshes, with the vast Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge dominating the eastern shoreline along Rose Bay.

Evidence of early education and community life is visible through landmarks like the County Training Sch near Sladesville and several rural sanctuaries, including Weeping Mary Church and St Johns Church. The map also notes structural ruins north of Sladesville, offering a data point for local historians documenting the changing footprint of coastal habitation. The drainage patterns of Tooley Creek, Jeanette Creek, and Lightwood Snag Bay indicate the low-lying, water-bound nature of the terrain during this era.