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2019 Map of Kure Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Southport and the coastal reach of Kure Beach anchor this maritime landscape where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The area is defined by a complex network of barrier islands and marshlands, including Pleasure Island, Smith Island, and Bald Head Island. This survey illustrates the intricate navigation channels required for coastal traffic, such as the Lower Midnight Channel Range and the Snow Marsh Channel Range.

Modern transit patterns are evident through the Southport - Fort Fisher Ferry and the Bald Head Island Ferry, which connect these isolated landmasses. The interior waterways are heavily articulated, showing The Basin, the Intracoastal Waterway, and numerous tidal creeks like Walden Creek and Fishing Creek. Local landmarks such as Sunny Point, Peters Point, and the residential grid of Kure Beach provide a detailed look at the 21st-century development of this New Hanover and Brunswick County coastline.