2013 Map of Southport

About this map

Southport stands at the maritime crossroads where the Elizabeth River meets the sea, serving as a hub for both commercial and recreational seafaring. This coastal landscape is defined by its strategic military and navigational history, anchored by Fort Caswell on the eastern tip of the island and the Oak Island Lighthouse near Caswell Basin. The shoreline transitions from the dense residential grids of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach to the protected marshlands and islands like Battery Island and Frazier Neck. Development north of the island is concentrated around infrastructure like the Cape Fear Regional Jetport/Howie Franklin Field Airport and modern nautical facilities including the South Harbour Village Marina. The interior remains largely influenced by the drainage patterns of Beaverdam Swamp and tidal creeks such as Dutchman Cr, illustrating the balance between expanding residential communities like Saint James and the natural coastal wetlands.