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1951 Map of Swanquarter

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The coastal wetlands and timberlands of Hyde County define this mid-century landscape, centered on the historic fishing and farming community of Swanquarter. Situated between the expansive Mattamuskeet Lake and the brackish reaches of Swanquarter Bay, the area is characterized by an intricate network of drainage canals, such as the Rose Bay Canal, which facilitated early 20th-century agriculture in the Fairfield region.

Social life in the post-war era is anchored by numerous local landmarks, including the Swanquarter Sch and several country churches like Jobs Chapel and Piney Grove Ch. The map details the transition from the sheltered waters at Oyster Creek Landing to the protected habitats within the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. Notable landmarks like the Lookout Tower near Tapping Hill and small crossroads like Swindell Fork reveal the sparse, water-dependent settlement patterns of coastal North Carolina.