1953 Map of Wanchese

About this map

Wanchese and the adjacent settlement of Baumtown anchor the southern tip of Roanoke Island, where the maritime life of the Outer Banks is etched into the landscape of salt marshes and tidal creeks. This map reflects a mid-century coastal environment, documenting the relationship between the land and the surrounding waters of Croatan Sound and Pamlico Sound. A notable nautical landmark, the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, sits offshore in the sound, marking the passage near the expansive Roanoke Marsh.