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2013 Map of Buxton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Buxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Hatteras Lighthouse stands as a sentinel on this thin ribbon of the Outer Banks, marking the interface between the Atlantic Ocean and the sprawling Pamlico Sound. This survey captures the distinctive geography of Hatteras Island in the early 21st century, where the communities of Avon and Buxton are connected by the narrow corridor of Cape Hatteras Natl Seashore. The map details the intricate shoreline of the sound side, dotted with points and hammocks such as Black Hammock and Otter Pond Point, and treacherous maritime features like Devil Shoals.

Local navigation and land use are evidenced by named channels and landings, including Buxton Harbor Channel and Buxton Landing. Residential developments like Brigand Bay near Kings Point show the modern footprint of these coastal villages. Inland, a network of named tracks such as Dippin Vat Rd and Old Doctors Rd provides insight into the historical accessibility and local naming conventions of the maritime forest and dunes.