Middle Sound and the complex tidal inlets of the Atlantic coast define the eastern edge of this 2010 landscape. Residential development is highly concentrated south of the major highway interchanges, where established neighborhoods like Murraysville, Ogden, and Westwood Heights are shown in detail. In contrast, the northern portion of the map remains largely dominated by timber tracts and undeveloped land, accessible only by a grid of rural routes such as Holly Shelter Rd and Sidbury Rd. This map captures the distinct boundary between suburban expansion and the natural drainage systems of Island Creek and Prince George Creek. Local history is anchored by Prospect Cemetery, while the coastal economy is represented by Masons Marina and the residential enclaves of Porters Neck and Bayshore overlooking the water.
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1942 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Wilmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Rocky Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Wilmington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Beaufort
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Beaufort
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Hampstead
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Wrightsville Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Topsail
USGS Topo · 1:24,000