2013 Map of Atlantic

About this map

Core Sound and the intricate wetlands of eastern North Carolina define this coastal landscape, where life follows the edges of Cedar Island and the mainland. Small maritime communities like Atlantic, Roe, and Lola are linked by a network of winding roads and bridges, including the Thorofare Bridge. The area's reliance on both water and air travel is evident in the presence of Morris Marina alongside the Wolf's Den Airport and the Atlantic Field Marine Corps Outlying Field. This 2013 survey documents a landscape of shifting sands and tidal passages, where named features like John Ditch and the Great Ditch illustrate long-standing efforts to navigate and manage the marshy terrain. From the secluded Ira Morris Camp on the outer banks to the residential clusters of Little Port, the map captures the late modern character of these isolated fishing and military outposts.