2010 Map of Harkers Island

About this map

Harkers Island and the surrounding maritime landscape of Carteret County are captured here during a period of modern coastal development within the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The map details the intricate relationship between the mainland settlements of Gloucester, Marshallberg, and Straits Haven and the barrier island geography that defines the region. Cultural markers such as the L R Rose Marina and Boatworks signify the local reliance on the water, while family-named landmarks like Gaskill Landing and Sam Winsors Lump offer touchpoints for local genealogists. To the south, the preservation of Shackleford Banks and the Diamond City Hills area contrasts with the residential patterns along Cape Lookout Dr. The transition from the sheltered waters of Back Sound and The Straits to the open Atlantic Ocean illustrates the shifting sands and shoals, including Shep Shoal and The Black Cat, that have historically governed navigation in these North Carolina waters.