2019 Map of Buffalo City

About this map

Buffalo City serves as the focal point for this survey of the Dare County wetlands, where the terrestrial landscape dissolves into the intricate waterways of the North Carolina coast. The environment is defined by expansive reaches like Long Stretch and sheltered inlets such as Boat Bay, accessible via a network of named trails and forest roads including Buffalo City Rd and Sandy Ridge Rd. Notable topographic landmarks such as Buzzard Roost and Sandy Ridge rise above the surrounding marsh, while coastal features like Bay Point, Cypress Point, and Stumpy Point mark the edge of the sound. The abundance of roads named after local flora and fauna—such as Sassafras Rd, Poplar Ridge Rd, and Possum Rd—reflects the deeply rooted relationship between the community and the surrounding wilderness.