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2022 Map of Topsail

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Topsail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Holly Shelter Swamp dominates the northern portion of this Pender County coastal region, where a dense network of forest service and logging paths like Lodge Rd and Old Lodge 1 Rd traverse the wetlands. This 2022 survey captures the distinct transition from these inland pocosin environments to the developed residential corridors near the Atlantic coast. The settlement of Topsail and the community of Woodside serve as hubs for a complex web of modern subdivisions, many of which are situated along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The landscape is defined by its maritime hydrology, with numerous creeks such as Trumpeter Swamp and Catskin Cr draining toward the Topsail Sound. The map details the transition to the barrier island at Topsail Beach, documenting the high-density road networks that support the local recreation and residential economy. These contemporary developments, including Topsail Greens Dr and Sloop Point Loop Rd, contrast sharply with the expansive, undeveloped reaches of the neighboring swamp lands.