2016 Map of Wrightsville Beach

About this map

The dense coastal developments of eastern Wilmington meet the complex tidal networks of the Atlantic Ocean in this 2016 survey. The landscape is defined by the intricate waterways separating the mainland from barrier islands, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Banks Channel, and Greenville Sound. Residential growth is evident in established communities like Winter Park, Seagate, and Windemere, while the coastal economy centers on Wrightsville Beach and the protected harbor of Harbor Island. To the south, the natural breach at Masonboro Inlet marks the transition from the developed coastline to the tidal marshes surrounding Masonboro Sound. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Oleander Memorial Gardens and the coastal points of Money Point, Shinn Point, and Holland Point, which trace the irregular shoreline of Bradley Creek and Hewletts Creek.