2013 Map of Davis

About this map

Core Sound separates the coastal mainland of Carteret County from a chain of barrier islands and marshy outcrops, creating a landscape defined by maritime trade and fishing traditions. The mainland settlements of Davis, Stacy, and Sealevel are clustered along the corridor of Route 70, where the land fragments into intricate points and necks such as Cedar Point and Long Point. At Davis Landing, the map shows the transition from local roads to the expansive waters of Jarrett Bay and Brett Bay. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern configuration of these fishing communities and the surrounding islands, including Horse Island and Great Island, before the continuous shifting of the Outer Banks and tidal marshes further alters the shoreline. The intricate naming of minor features like Salters Lumps and The Swash reflects a long history of local navigation through these shallow coastal waters.