2016 Map of Buxton OE E

About this map

Hatteras Island occupies a slim sliver of the northwest corner of this maritime map, where the coastal community of Avon is situated along the shore. This 2016 survey emphasizes the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean and the critical protective boundaries of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The map illustrates the fragile geography of the Outer Banks, showing the narrow strip of land that separates the interior sounds from the open ocean. Detailed topographic data captures the low-lying nature of the barrier island, highlighting the intersection of human settlement and federal conservation land in a region defined by its exposure to the sea.