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2022 Map of Wilmington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Cape Fear River and Brunswick River define the commercial and ecological character of this coastal region, surrounding the expansive wetlands of Eagle Island. In Wilmington, the urban grid is anchored by the New Hanover County Courthouse and institutional landmarks like Cape Fear Community College. The river's significance to maritime navigation is evident in the series of charted ranges, including the Fourth East Jetty Range and Upper Brunswick Range, which guide traffic through the deep-water channels.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial records across the city, from the large Oakdale Cem and Pine Forest Cem to the Saint James Episcopal Cem. The map tracks industrial and residential expansion south toward Silver Lake and Myrtle Grove Junction, where the CSX Transportation line parallels the coast. This contemporary survey captures the intricate interface between the historic port city and the complex creek systems of Hewletts Cr and Barnards Cr.