2013 Map of Hatteras OE N

About this map

Pamlico Sound dominates this maritime survey, revealing the complex bathymetry of North Carolina’s Outer Banks region. The map highlights critical navigational features used by mariners navigating the shifting sands of the sound, including the Rollinson Channel Light and Frisco Light. These beacons guide vessels through a network of submerged hazards and deeper passages such as Kings Channel, Rawlinsons Channel, and the winding Old Rollinson Channel. Landforms are sparse in this aquatic landscape, primarily represented by the small outcrops of the Bird Islands. The presence of numerous shoals, such as Clam Shoal, Log Shoal, and Egg Shoal, illustrates the treacherous underwater topography that has historically shaped the fishing and maritime traditions of Dare County. This 2013 data provides a modern record of these seafloor features before they are further reshaped by Atlantic tides.