2016 Map of Cape Fear

About this map

Bald Head Island and the complex salt marshes of Smith Island dominate this coastal survey at the southernmost point of North Carolina. The map captures the intricate network of tidal waterways, including Cape Creek, Bald Head Creek, and Deep Creek, which separate the various landmasses like Middle Island and Bluff Island. This area is defined by its shifting sands and maritime hazards, clearly marked by the expansive Bald Head Shoal and the notorious Frying Pan Shoals extending into the Atlantic Ocean.