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2022 Map of Green Island

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Green Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ocracoke Island stretches through the heart of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, forming a narrow barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. This maritime landscape is defined by its dynamic shifting sands and tidal inlets, where specialized transport is essential. The Halteras - Ocracoke Ferry and the Vehicle Ferry Trl provide the primary connections across Hatteras Inlet, linking the isolated coastal reaches of Hyde and Dare counties.

Local topographic features like Styron Hills and Tar Hole Plains offer a glimpse into the localized nomenclature of the Outer Banks, while landmarks such as Quork Hammock and Scrag Cedars suggest pockets of stabilized vegetation amidst the dunes. Smaller landforms including Green Island, Outer Green Island, and Knoll Island dot the sound side, reflecting the intricate coastal morphology of the North Carolina coast.