Loading map...

2019 Map of Wrightsville Beach

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wrightsville Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wrightsville Beach and the barrier islands of New Hanover County define this coastal landscape, where the Atlantic shoreline meets a complex network of tidal sounds and channels. Modern infrastructure and residential development extend eastward from Wilmington through communities like Winter Park and Seagate, crossing the Intracoastal Waterway via Harbor Island. The map meticulously details the transit corridors of Military Cutoff Rd and Wrightsville Ave, reflecting the dense suburbanization that has transformed the mainland areas of Masonboro and Windemere.

South of Masonboro Inlet, the natural character of the coast remains visible along Masonboro Sound and Masonboro Channel, contrasting with the highly developed street grids of the resort areas. Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Oleander Memorial Gardens and numerous named coastal landmarks like Shinn Point, Money Island, and Holland Point. This digital update provides a contemporary look at the shifting sands of Mason Inlet and the enduring waterway culture of the North Carolina coast.