2019 Map of Horsepen Point

About this map

Cape Lookout National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, protecting a dynamic stretch of the Outer Banks where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shallow waters of the Core Sound. The map reveals the intricate geography of the Core Banks and South Core Banks, a slender barrier island chain shaped by wind and tide. Local naming conventions point to historical land use and livestock grazing on these remote islands, evidenced by features such as Horse Island, Cowpen Island, Sheep Pen Creek, and Hogpen Bay.