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1980 Map of Topsail, 1986 Print
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1980 Map of Topsail

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Holly Shelter Swamp dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Pender County landscape, its dense vegetative cover captured through color infrared aerial photography in the early 1980s. This specialized imaging reveals a complex network of wetlands and drainage patterns, including Catskin Creek and the southern flow of Harrisons Creek. The transition from the swamp interior to the coast is marked by the community of Topsail and the nearby settlement of Woodside, positioned as the land gives way to Topsail Sound. The map illustrates the expansion of local infrastructure and residential footprints into the low-lying terrain of Trumpeter Swamp, providing a record of coastal development patterns before the significant shifts of the late 20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1986
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