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1980 Map of Topsail, 1985 Print
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1980 Map of Topsail

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Holly Shelter Swamp dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Pender County landscape, its dense wetland terrain punctuated by the winding paths of Catskin Creek and Trumpeter Swamp. The infrared orthophoto imagery reveals the stark contrast between the undisturbed pocosin habitats and the encroaching development near the coast. Along the southeastern edge, the map documents the community of Topsail and the nearby settlement of Woodside, where residential grids and cleared lands begin to replace the natural drainage patterns of Harrisons Creek. The transition from the massive interior swamps to the tidal waters of Topsail Sound illustrates the unique ecological and developmental boundary of the North Carolina coast during the early 1980s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain