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1997 Map of Spicer Bay

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Spicer Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Stump Sound and the barrier islands of the North Carolina coast define this maritime landscape in the late 1990s. The map captures the intricate network of tidal bays and channels that separate the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean, including Spicer Bay and Everett Bay. Small coastal settlements like Thomas Landing and Hobbs sit perched along the mainland shore, reflecting a quiet coastal life dependent on the surrounding waters.

Navigational markers and infrastructure are prominent, with the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the sounds and various lights and towers, such as Tower Seven and Tower Eight, providing essential guidance for mariners. The inclusion of Ashe Island and Permuda Island illustrates the shifting nature of the coastline, where marshlands and open water meet at Turkey Pt. This survey serves as a detailed record of the Onslow County shoreline before more modern developments further altered the coastal character.