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2010 Map of New River Inlet

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of New River Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Camp Lejeune dominates the northern and central portions of this coastal landscape, illustrating the extensive military presence in this region of North Carolina. The map captures the complex interaction of land and water where the New River meets the Atlantic Ocean. To the south, the development of barrier island communities is evident in North Topsail Shores and Chadwick Acres, linked by the coastal corridor of Shore Dr.

Historically significant points and landings are scattered throughout the estuary, including Corn Landing, Hurst Ferry, and Wilkins Bluff. The topography reveals a network of tidal creeks such as Traps Creek, Toms Creek, and Holover Creek that carve through the marshes toward the inlet. This 2010 survey provides a detailed look at the interface between the tactical training grounds of the Marine Corps base and the expanding recreational shorelines of the Onslow County coast.