2020 Map of Little River

About this map

North Myrtle Beach and its surrounding tidal marshlands appear in modern detail on this 2020 coastal survey. The map documents the intricate network of sounds and inlets that define the border between South Carolina and North Carolina, where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through Corkins Neck before reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Little River Inlet. This geography reveals a landscape shaped by both natural coastal processes and historic industries, evidenced by names like Eden Saltworks Creek and Salt Boiler Creek, pointing to early salt production. Settlement is concentrated in established beachfront communities like Sunset Beach and Bald Beach, while the interior remains a complex of wetlands including Mink Island, Goat Island, and Waties Island. The presence of The Battery near Dunn Sound Creek marks a strategic point overlooking the inland waters, and the road network extending to Little River Neck shows the continued development of this popular recreation area.