1980 Map of Hampstead

About this map

The coastal community of Hampstead and its intricate waterway network are captured here through infrared aerial imagery, revealing the complex interface of mainland Pender County and the Atlantic Ocean. The settlement of Browntown sits inland from the marshes, while the barrier island features the town of Topsail Beach. The landscape is defined by the Banks and a series of navigable passages, including Long Point Channel and Topsail Channel, which connect the interior creeks to the open sea. Numerous small water bodies like Old Topsail Creek, Mill Creek, and Futch Creek drain the coastal plain. Near the northern edge, Kings Landing serves as a notable landmark along the marshy shore. This orthophotomap provides a distinct perspective on the 1980 shoreline and the distribution of residential development before the rapid expansion of later decades.