2016 Map of Browns Inlet

About this map

Browns Island and the surrounding coastal marshlands dominate this maritime landscape within the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune training complex. This 2016 survey documents a shifting environment where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the sounds, providing a protected passage inland of the barrier islands. The map details the intricate hydrography of the North Carolina coast, featuring the Shacklefoot Channel and the narrow passage of Browns Inlet that connects Browns Sound to the open waters of Onslow Bay. On the landward side, a sparse network of military access routes, including G-7 Rd and G-4 Rd, navigate the terrestrial portions of the base. This edition serves as a precise record of the barrier island topography, including Sanders Island and the western edge of Bear Island, before subsequent seasonal storms altered the tidal inlets and shoreline contours.