2019 Map of Hampstead

About this map

Hampstead and the neighboring community of Brown Town anchor the mainland portion of this coastal survey, where the residential footprint extends toward the Intracoastal Waterway. The landscape is defined by the complex barrier island system of Topsail Island and Figure Eight Island, separated from the mainland by a labyrinth of tidal channels and sounds. Significant maritime passages like New Topsail Inlet and Rich Inlet illustrate the dynamic nature of the Atlantic coastline, where Banks Channel and Topsail Sound provide sheltered waters behind the primary dunes. The map captures the modern development of coastal retreats such as Topsail Beach, alongside older geographic points like Old Point and Kings Landing. Numerous named channels, including Howards Channel and Black Mud Channel, trace the navigable routes through the salt marshes, reflecting the area's deep-seated connection to the sea and the coastal waterway trade.