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2016 Map of Carolina Beach

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Carolina Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pleasure Island dominates the eastern coastal strip of this 2016 survey, showcasing the dense residential patterns of Carolina Beach, Wilmington Beach, and Kure Beach. The landscape is defined by the narrow corridor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, where the natural geography of Myrtle Grove Sound meets engineered maritime features like Snows Cut. The presence of Pilots Ridge Airport and multiple burial sites, including Federal Point Cem and Freeman Cem, highlights the long-established communities on this barrier landform.

Across the Cape Fear River to the west, the terrain shifts to a more dispersed rural character. This area features numerous water bodies such as Orton Pond and Beaverdam Pond, alongside the settlement of Kendall Chapel. Navigational range markers like the Upper Midnight Channel Range and Lower Liliput Range indicate the river's vital role as a deep-water shipping artery, contrasting with the recreational and residential focus of the seaside communities.