2019 Map of Kitty Hawk

About this map

The Wright Brothers National Memorial anchors the southern portion of this Outer Banks map, marking the historic grounds of the first controlled flight near Kill Devil Hill. The landscape is a complex mix of sandy barrier island terrain and intricate waterways, with Kitty Hawk Bay and Colington Creek separating the mainland-facing islands like Colington Island from the coastal dunes. Genealogical interest is found in local burial sites such as Austin Cem and Baum Cem, which predate the modern residential expansion seen in Southern Shores and Croatan Shores. The geography is defined by narrow land bridges and marshy points, including Hay Point and Shellbank Point, while First Flight Airport remains a functional nod to the area's aviation heritage. Transportation patterns show a dense network of residential loops and trails, like Poteskeet Loop and Crooked Back Loop, illustrating the contemporary development of these storied coastal communities.