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2010 Map of Browns Inlet

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Browns Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Camp Lejeune dominates the coastal landscape of Onslow County in this 2010 topographic representation, where military training grounds meet the dynamic barrier island system of North Carolina. The map illustrates a complex network of coastal waterways and marshes, centered around the Shacklefoot Channel and Browns Creek. These estuaries separate the mainland from the prominent barrier formations of Browns Island and Saunders Island.

Opening onto the Onslow Bay portion of the Atlantic Ocean, the area serves as a critical maritime interface. To the east, Bear Island stands as a distinct landform within this coastal chain. The lack of traditional residential development highlights the restricted nature of the military installation, preserving a snapshot of the coastline's physical geography as it existed in the early 21st century.