The Atlantic Ocean dominates this coastal survey, focusing on the southern tip of the North Carolina shoreline. Most of the map area is open water, with the terrestrial portion limited to the extreme northeast corner. This terrestrial area features the settlement of Bald Head, characterized by its winding residential streets and coastal environment. Standing as a prominent landmark at this maritime junction is the Bald Head Lighthouse, which serves as a critical navigational reference point for the surrounding waters. The topography is minimal, with the map primarily documenting the coastal configuration and navigational aids at this specific point on the Cape Fear coastline during the early twenty-first century.
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1942 · Cape Fear
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Lockwoods Folly
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Lockwoods Folly
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Southport
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1946 · Snow Marsh
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Georgetown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Southport
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Kure Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Cape Fear
USGS Topo · 1:24,000