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2013 Map of Browns Inlet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Camp Lejeune occupies the landward portion of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of North Carolina meets the Atlantic Ocean. The topography is defined by a complex network of barrier islands and tidal waterways, including Browns Island and Sanders Island. These landforms are separated from the mainland by narrow passages such as Shacklefoot Channel and Banks Channel, which facilitate the flow of water between Browns Sound and the open sea.

The presence of Browns Inlet and Bear Inlet highlights the dynamic nature of the Onslow County shoreline, where shifting sands and tides continuously reshape the maritime environment. To the north, Bear Island stands as a prominent feature along the coast, while Browns Cr provides a drainage path into the sound. This map documents the coastal configuration of the military installation's maritime boundary as it existed in the early twenty-first century.