1970 Map of Hampstead

About this map

Hampstead sits as the primary inland hub along U S 17, overlooking a complex network of marshes and maritime channels just before the coastal developments of the late 20th century. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the Pender and New Hanover County line as it cuts through the sound towards Rich Inlet. The landscape is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the protective barrier of the Banks, where Topsail Beach and Figure Eight Island are separated by New Topsail Inlet. Inland, small rural settlements like Council and educational landmarks such as Topsail High Sch suggest the area's mid-century growth. Navigational markers and tidal features like Kings Landing and Old Point trace the intricate interface between the mainland and the Topsail Sound.