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2016 Map of Southport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Southport stands as the historic maritime anchor of this coastal landscape, situated where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals a densely developed barrier island environment, with Oak Island featuring a grid of residential streets extending through Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. To the east, the strategic tip of the peninsula is occupied by Fort Caswell, a site of longstanding military importance guarding the mouth of the river.

The Intracoastal Waterway carves a clear passage behind the barrier islands, separating them from the mainland settlements of St. James and Saint James. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the coastline, from the marshes of Dutchman Creek to the aviation infrastructure at Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Genealogists may find interest in local burials such as Bethel Cemetery and Smith Cemetery, which persist alongside the expanding residential developments of Boiling Spring Lakes.