2016 Map of Carolina Beach OE E

About this map

Masonboro Island and the coastal waters of New Hanover County dominate this 2016 survey, which documents the shoreline interface between the Atlantic Ocean and the inner sounds. This maritime landscape is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the narrow passages of Carolina Beach Inlet and Dick Bay. The map provides a precise record of the barrier island's configuration and the salt marshes of Myrtle Grove Sound. While the majority of the area is water and protected terrain, the northern edge includes the residential reach of Shannon Dr, marking the limit of coastal development. Smaller hydrological features like John Creek underscore the complex drainage patterns of the coastal plain, essential for understanding the environmental and navigational history of the North Carolina coast.