2013 Map of Cape Fear

About this map

Bald Head Island and its surrounding estuarine environment define the southernmost tip of North Carolina in this maritime survey. The map details a landscape shaped by water and shifting sands, highlighting Middle Island and Bluff Island tucked behind the protective barrier. Names like Fort Holmes Trl and Edward Teach Wynd reference the area's deep-rooted history, from Civil War defenses to the legends of the Golden Age of Piracy. The intricate network of tidal waterways including Bald Head Cr and Cape Cr illustrates the complex drainage of the salt marshes. To the south and east, the map reveals the treacherous underwater geography that earned this region its reputation, featuring Bald Head Shoal, the extensive Frying Pan Shoals, and the nautical channels of Cape Fear Slue and Four Mile Slue.