2010 Map of Kure Beach

About this map

Prices Creek Lighthouse stands as a sentinel along the western bank of the Cape Fear River, marking a critical navigation point where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by its shifting sands and complex estuarine environment, featuring significant landforms like Smith Island and Zekes Island. The map illustrates the specialized maritime infrastructure required to navigate these waters, including the Snow Marsh Channel Range and the protective barrier of The Rocks. To the east, the residential patterns of Kure Beach contrast with the largely undeveloped wetland islands such as Shellbed Island and Striking Island. This survey captures the delicate balance between the developed Cape Fear shoreline and the sprawling shoals like Midnight Shoal and Horseshoe Shoal that have shaped the region's nautical history.