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2019 Map of Holden Beach

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Holden Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Holden Beach and the winding coastal wetlands of Brunswick County are detailed in this 2019 survey, illustrating the complex intersection of tidal waters and modern development. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the barrier island from the mainland settlements of Secession and Monogram, while the Shallotte River and Lockwoods Folly River define the western and eastern reaches of the landscape.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds across the area, including Silent Grove Cem and Georgetown Cem. Smaller communities like Fulford, Sivey Town, and Red Bug punctuate the inland woods, often centered around junctions like Holden Beach Rd. The map also captures the shifting nature of the coastline at Bacon Inlet and the expansive sands of Big Beach, showing the area's transition from traditional river-bound hamlets to a prominent maritime destination.