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2011 Map of Hatteras

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hatteras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hatteras and Frisco occupy the narrow, sandy stretch of the Outer Banks captured here between the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The geography of the barrier island is defined by shifting shoals and critical maritime navigation aids, reflecting the area's long dependence on the sea. From the historic site of Fort Hatteras near the southwestern tip to the Hatteras Inlet Light, the map details a landscape where water and land are in constant negotiation.

Small freshwater features like Duck Ponds and Isaac Ponds sit just inland from Duncan Point, providing a rare contrast to the surrounding salt water. Transportation is centered on the single main artery of the island and the Hatteras Island Free Ferry, which connects the Inlet Peninsula to points beyond. Numerous beacons, including the Rollinson Channel Beacon and Barney Slue Beacon, mark the treacherous waters of the sound, safeguarding the local maritime economy.