Depths shown by soundings, isolines, and shading. Includes tables listing beacons, buoys, and tides, and a list of abbreviations for describing the sound floor surface types. A table of "Authorities" lists dates and persons responsible for the surveys and observations conducted for the map. These range in date from 1852-1899. Also shows creeks, houses, churches, and roads. Railroads shown include the Wilmington, Columbia, and Augusta; Wilmington, Onslow, & East Carolina Rail Road; Wilmington & Sea Coast Railroad; and New Hanover Transit Rail Road.
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