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2024 Map of Little River

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Little River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Little River sits at the edge of the North Carolina and South Carolina state line, where the Intracoastal Waterway meets a complex network of coastal islands and tidal creeks. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of Little River and North Myrtle Beach to significant geographic barriers like Waties Island and Bird Island. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from organized street grids, such as those along Watson Ave and N Ocean Blvd, to the shifting sands and wetlands of Little River Inlet.

Insights into local history are preserved in names like Eden Saltworks Creek, which hints at earlier coastal industries, and The Battery, a point overlooking Dunn Sound. The maritime character of the region is evident in the dense concentration of islands, including Mink Island, Goat Island, and Hog Island, separated by channels like The Big Narrows and Mad Inlet. Researchers can trace the modern development of coastal communities alongside preserved natural features like Futch Beach and the extensive marshlands bordering Dunn Sound Creek.