2011 Map of Cape Lookout

About this map

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse stands as the central landmark on this southern tip of the Core Banks, marking the sharp transition between the sheltered sound waters and the open Atlantic Ocean. This maritime landscape is defined by the shifting sands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, where coastal processes have formed distinctive features like Power Squadron Spit and Wreck Point. The map illustrates the specialized geography of the Outer Banks, where the small settlement of Cape Lookout is tied directly to the surrounding water and the barrier island's protective nature. From Catfish Point down to Cape Point, the sheet documents the fragile shoreline as it appeared in the early 21st century, providing a baseline for studying coastal erosion and the preservation of this protected maritime corridor.