2013 Map of New River Inlet

About this map

Camp Lejeune dominates this coastal landscape, where the New River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The interplay of salt marshes, tidal channels, and military training grounds is evident in the complex hydrography of Howard Bay, Mile Hammock Bay, and the treacherous Hell Gate Creek. Strategic coastal access points like Hurst Ferry and Onslow Beach contrast with inland settlements such as Marines and Duck Creek, showing the integration of defense infrastructure with existing maritime communities. Along the southern barrier island, residential developments at North Topsail Shores and Chadwick Acres align with New River Inlet, a critical geographic feature for local navigation. The presence of numerous family-named points and bluffs, such as Wilkins Bluff and Harvey Point, highlights the enduring local heritage within the bounds of the federal reservation.