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1997 Map of Topsail

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

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Holly Shelter State Wildlife Management Area dominates this coastal landscape in Pender County, characterized by the expansive wetland reaches of Holly Shelter Swamp and Trumpeter Swamp. These vast natural spaces are crisscrossed by specialized routes such as Lodge Road, Military Road, and various Tram Road segments, reflecting the area's history of land management and forestry. Near the southeastern corner, the settlement of Topsail and the nearby Intracoastal Waterway show a shift toward coastal development and recreation.

Local history is preserved in the placement of rural institutions such as Blakes Chapel, Union Baptist Ch, and St Johns Ch. The map also captures smaller community clusters like Woodside and Harrisons, along with the Grove Cem, providing essential markers for genealogical research. A solitary Landing Strip and Sub Sta denote the scattered infrastructure supporting this largely rural and aqueous terrain at the close of the twentieth century.