2022 Map of Wrightsville Beach

About this map

Wrightsville Beach and the surrounding coastal reaches of New Hanover County are defined by a complex network of barrier islands and tidal channels. This modern survey illustrates the dense residential growth of Wilmington as it pushes toward the Atlantic Ocean, centered around the University of North Carolina Wilmington and neighborhoods like Winter Park and Seagate. The map provides a contemporary view of the maritime landscape, detailing the path of the Intracoastal Waterway as it separates the mainland from Harbor Island and the beachfront. Local history and genealogy researchers can locate established burial grounds such as Seagate Cem and Oleander Memorial Gardens, while the inclusion of Figure Eight Island and Masonboro Island highlights the ongoing environmental dynamics of Mason Inlet and Masonboro Inlet. Key transit corridors including Wrightsville Ave and Oleander Dr link the inland settlements of Windemere and Masonboro to the shore.