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2010 Map of Hampstead

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hampstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hampstead and the surrounding coastline of Pender County are defined by a complex network of coastal waterways and landings at the dawn of the 21st century. The map illustrates a landscape where land and water are inextricably linked, featuring numerous access points such as Howard Landing, Bellamy Landing, and Old Point Landing along the marshy edges of Topsail Sound. The interior reveals a growing community with residential developments organized along roads like Forest Sound Rd and Peanut Rd, while the Hampstead Post Office serves as a central landmark for the town.

Further south, the geography shifts toward established estates and barrier island environments, including Porters Neck Plantation and the northern tip of Figure Eight Island. Navigation is centered around deep-water features like Rich Inlet and the Green Channel, which separate the mainland from the barrier beaches. The map also documents localized settlements such as Brown Town and Kings Landing, alongside maritime infrastructure like the Scotts Hill Marina at the edge of Butler Creek.