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1942 Map of Topsail
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1942 Map of Topsail

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Holly Shelter Swamp dominates the western interior of this wartime coastal survey, where the Atlantic Coastline Railroad cuts a diagonal path toward the military complex at Camp Davis. Along the intricate shoreline of Topsail Sound, a dense network of private and commercial landings reflects a localized maritime economy before modern development transformed the barrier islands. Family-named sites like Sears Landing, Nixon Landing, and Bellamy Landing served as vital access points for residents in Hampstead and Holly Ridge. The inland landscape is characterized by dense wetlands such as Trumpeter Swamp and Thoroughfare Thickel Swamp, while the presence of a Firing Range near Sears Landing underscores the region's mobilization during the early 1940s. This document captures the transition from a quiet rural coastline to a strategically important coastal corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain