2019 Map of New River Inlet

About this map

North Topsail Beach and the surrounding coastal landscape of Topsail Island dominate this 2019 survey, illustrating the complex intersection of maritime commerce and residential development. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts behind the barrier islands, separating the beach communities from the mainland settlements of Marines and Peru. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of tidal creeks including Duck Creek, Frenchs Creek, and Gillets Creek, which drain into the broad waters of the New River. The map provides detailed tracking of the shifting shoreline around New River Inlet and the marshy expanses of Traps Bay and Salliers Bay. These hydrographic features highlight the dynamic nature of the Onslow County coast, where navigation channels like Wards Channel and Hell Gate Creek remain vital to the local maritime economy and geography.