2016 Map of Holly Ridge

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Topsail Island and the neighboring mainland of Pender and Onslow Counties are defined by a complex network of coastal sounds, marshes, and creeks. The landscape is a mix of dense residential beach development in Surf City and Topsail Beach contrasted with the forested and swampy interior. The Intracoastal Waterway serves as the primary maritime artery, separating the barrier island from mainland points like Watts Landing and Sloop Point. Inland, the town of Holly Ridge serves as a local hub, supported by aviation infrastructure such as the Holly Ridge/Topsail Island Airport and Topsail Airpark. The intricate drainage of the mainland is evident in features like Batts Mill Creek and Beckys Creek, which feed into Waters Bay and Topsail Sound, illustrating the area's transition from pine-covered lowlands to the Atlantic coast.