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2013 Map of Washington

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Washington serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, situated where the Tar River meets the widening Pamlico River. The map details the city's residential expansion into neighborhoods like Smallwood and Washington Heights, while the waterfront remains defined by landmarks such as The Castle and the nearby Washington Park. This era of the city's development is characterized by a mix of established aviation infrastructure at Warren Field Airport and leisure spaces like the Pamlico Race Track.

South of the river, the village of Chocowinity and the rail-linked Porter Junction anchor the crossroads of the southern Beaufort County interior. The transition from urban streets to rural reaches is marked by numerous water bodies including Chocowinity Bay and Runyon Cr, which hem in riverfront communities like Mimosa Shores and Whichard Beach. This survey provides a precise view of the region's transition from historic river port to a modern residential and recreational hub.