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2010 Map of Wilmington

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Wilmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wilmington sits at the vital confluence where the Northeast Cape Fear River joins the main Cape Fear River, creating a complex landscape of islands and tidal creeks. The eastern bank is densely developed, featuring historic landmarks like Thalian Hall and the sprawling Oakdale Cemetery. This area reflects the modern expansion of the city's suburban and academic reaches, including the University of North Carolina - Wilmington Campus Kenan Auditorium and neighborhoods such as Lincoln Forest and Delgado.

Across the river, the landscape shifts dramatically toward the low-lying wetlands of Eagle Island and the smaller settlements of Belville and Clairmont. The map documents the intricate drainage system of the Cape Fear basin, from Greenfield Lake and its associated Greenfield Lake Dam to the southern reaches of Barnards Creek and Mott Creek. This 2010 survey captures the transition from the city's historic core to the newer residential developments near Myrtle Grove Junction and Silver Lake.