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1982 Map of Corolla

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Corolla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Currituck Beach is defined by the thin, shifting barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound in the early 1980s. This orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contour lines with aerial photography taken in 1977, revealing the delicate marshlands of Jenkins Cove and Ships Bay. The settlement of Corolla anchors the southern end of this sheet, marked by the iconic Currituck Beach Lighthouse and a solitary Light.

Tracing the coastline northward, the landscape is a complex of marshes and maritime forest. Landmarks such as Luark Hill and Shifting Sand highlight the dynamic nature of the Outer Banks, while inland waters like Oak Pond and the remnants of the Old Currituck Inlet speak to the area's geological history. Islands scattered throughout the sound, including Monkey Island and Mary Island, emphasize the importance of water access for this remote coastal community before modern development intensified.