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2011 Map of Buxton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stands at the southern edge of this coastal survey, anchoring a narrow stretch of the Outer Banks between the Atlantic Ocean and the expansive Pamlico Sound. The landscape is defined by its transition from open water to marshy fingers, with points like Gibbs Point, Otter Pond Point, and Black Hammock reaching into the sound. The two primary settlements, Avon and Buxton, are connected by a network of local roads such as Kinnakeet and Lighthouse Rd, reflecting the residential and maritime character of the area.

Local navigation is detailed through various points and shoals, including Devil Shoals and Great Island Bald Point. Inland, a series of ridges and residential developments are noted, such as Middle Ridge Rd and the waters of Brigand Bay. This map provides a look at the geography of Dare County before recent shifts in coastal morphology, documenting the specific layout of Buxton Landing and the surrounding island topography.