2016 Map of Buxton

About this map

Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks define this coastal landscape, where the fragile barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound is mapped in detail. The settlements of Avon and Buxton anchor the northern and southern portions of the habitable land, connected by the long corridor of One Way Rd. Much of the territory falls within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, preserving marshy reaches like Jennette Sedge and the waters of Canadian Hole. Historical land use is visible in the network of residential streets and access points, such as Flowers Ridge Rd and Buxton Back Rd. The map also captures the complex maritime geography of the sound side, including Devil Shoals, Kings Island, and Brigand Bay, illustrating how the shifting sands and shallow channels of the North Carolina coast dictate the footprint of human habitation.