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2013 Map of Lockwoods Folly

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lockwoods Folly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Oak Island and the neighboring coastal communities of Brunswick County are defined by an intricate network of tidal channels and river inlets. The Lockwoods Folly River serves as a primary artery, winding past numerous historical landings such as Mercer Landing, Varnams Landing, and Dixon Landing, which point to the area's maritime history. To the east, the Intracostal Waterway carves a straight path behind the barrier beach, separating the mainland from the dense residential grid of Long Beach.

Transitioning from the Atlantic coast, the landscape moves into the cypress-lined waters of Mercers Mill Pond and the low-lying reaches of River Swamp. Small inland settlements like Lennon Crossroads and Sandy Hill are connected by rural routes such as Highway 211, while the southern shore is marked by points of interest for modern mariners and local residents alike, including the Blue Water Point Marina and the quiet enclave of Sunset Harbor.