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2022 Map of Carolina Beach

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carolina Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pleasure Island serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the intricate marshlands and sound systems of New Hanover and Brunswick counties. The geography is defined by the man-made passage of Snows Cut, which connects the Cape Fear River to the Myrtle Grove Sound. This engineering feat physically separates the northern peninsula from the beach communities to the south, creating a distinct island environment that includes Carolina Beach and Wilmington Beach.

On the western bank of the river, the landscape shifts to expansive wetlands and ponds, such as Orton Pond and Sampson Pond. Local history is preserved through scattered sites like Kendall Chapel and small burial grounds including Drew Cem and Freeman Cem. The map detail follows the residential expansion around Myrtle Grove and the development of transportation corridors like Carolina Beach Rd and the Pilots Ridge Airport, illustrating how the region's connectivity relies on both its waterways and its highway infrastructure.