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1950 Map of South River

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of South River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Neuse River shoreline and the intricate wetlands of South River dominate this coastal landscape, showing a geography defined by tidal creeks and marshy points. Small settlements like South River and Lukens are situated along these waterways, reflecting a community oriented toward the water before mid-century modernization. The presence of the Landing Field and the South River Light highlights the area's importance for both aerial and maritime navigation along the North Carolina coast.

Large swaths of the interior are designated as Open Grounds, punctuated by family-named landmarks and water bodies such as Elishu Cr, Neal Cr, and Msry Gut. The Southern portion of the map features the curiously named settlement of Nowhere, reached via the Turnpike Road. This survey documents a transition in land use, from the traditional water-dependent hamlets to the early development of Spoil Banks and drainage projects in the southern marshes.