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2016 Map of New River Inlet

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of New River Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

New River Inlet serves as the focal point for this coastal landscape, where the tides bridge the Atlantic Ocean and the intricate marshlands of Onslow Bay. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the development of Topsail Island, featuring settlements like North Topsail Beach and North Topsail Shores, while the mainland side reveals a more sparse distribution of communities such as Marines and Peru.

A complex network of waterways, including Frenchs Cr and Holover Creek, defines the interior, feeding into larger basins like Courthouse Bay and Traps Bay. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the region's importance for maritime transit, cutting through points like Cedar Point and Shell Point. From the dunes of Onslow Beach to the wetlands of Browns Swamp, the map illustrates a dynamic shoreline shaped by the constant movement of water through the inlet and its surrounding sounds.