2013 Map of Carolina Beach OE E

About this map

Myrtle Grove Sound dominates the northwestern edge of this coastal survey, where the narrow waterways and marshy inlets of New Hanover County meet the shoreline. The map is defined by the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, which covers the majority of the quadrangle. Tucked behind the barrier system, John Creek and Dick Bay provide a detailed look at the intricate hydrography of the North Carolina coast as it appeared in the early 21st century. While most of the sheet is open water, the small land portion shows the edge of residential development along Shannon Dr, marking the boundary between the mainland and the sound.