Join Free
1999 Map of Cape Fear, 2001 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1999 Map of Cape Fear

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Smith Island anchors this coastal survey, where the iconic Bald Head Lighthouse stands watch over the southernmost point of North Carolina. The landscape is defined by the shifting sands and intricate tidal systems of Cape Fear, including the expansive Frying Pan Shoals reaching out into the Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the map reveals a network of saltwater arteries such as Bald Head Creek, Middle Creek, and Deep Creek that carve through the marshes of Cape Island and Bluff Is. While the Bald Head settlement shows established development and a golf course by this era, the eastern coastline remains largely defined by the natural reach of East Beach. This edition provides a clear record of the intersection between human development and the dynamic maritime environment at the mouth of the Cape Fear River.

Find a feature on this map

15 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1999
Date Published2001
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.41 x 27.1 inches

Editions of this 1999 Cape Fear Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of Bald Head Island Through Time

96 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain