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1950 Map of South Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

South Creek flows through a complex network of marshes and tributaries along the southern shore of the Pamlico River at the midpoint of the twentieth century. This maritime landscape is defined by its myriad "guts" and prongs, such as Alligator Gut, Tetterton Gut, and East Prong, reflecting a world where water transport and fishing were central to local life. Small coastal communities and rural nodes like Mayo and South Creek are documented alongside historic congregations at St Kets Church, Shady Grove Ch, and Reads Chapel. The presence of a Marine Railway near South Creek suggests a local economy tied to boat maintenance and river commerce. Inland, the vast Gum Swamp dominates the southern reaches, while much of the eastern terrain is preserved within the Goose Creek State Game Land.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1993
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain