2013 Map of Harkers Island

About this map

Harkers Island serves as the central hub of this coastal survey, linked to the mainland by the bridge at Straits. The landscape is a complex network of sounds and marshes, where the Back Sound meets the Core Sound near Shell Point. To the south, the protective barrier of the Shackleford Banks is detailed, showing the Diamond City Hills and various marshy hammocks like Cedar Hammock and Blinds Hammock. The mainland shore is dotted with established fishing and maritime communities, including Gloucester and Marshallberg, which are situated along the winding banks of Sleepy Creek. This era of the mapping reflects the modern road network of the Crystal Coast, including local connectors like Island Rd and Cape Lookout Dr, while still documenting traditional maritime landmarks like Gaskill Landing and the shifting shoals of Barden Inlet.