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1951 Map of Washington

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Washington serves as a hub of river commerce and rail transportation at the confluence of the Tar River and Pamlico River. The city’s development is framed by its proximity to the water, with Washington Park and Washington Heights expanding the residential footprint while the Norfolk Southern railway links the town to outlying points like Marsden Station and Porter Junction. Industry and recreation are evidenced by the aviation facilities at Warren Field and the local entertainment at Pamlico Race Track.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of Oakdale Cem and Cedar Grove Cem, as well as numerous rural churches such as Wares Chapel and Beebe Chapel. To the south, Chocowinity marks a secondary growth area where Chocowinity Creek meets Choconinity Bay. The map also captures several smaller settlements and station stops including Wharton Sta and Mitchell, providing a record of the mid-century landscape before the expansion shown in later revisions.