2022 Map of Kitty Hawk

About this map

Wright Brothers National Memorial and the adjacent First Flight Airport anchor the southern portion of this coastal survey, marking the historic grounds where aviation began. The terrain of the Outer Banks is intricately detailed, showing the residential expansion across Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Southern Shores. Inland from the Atlantic Ocean, the map reveals a complex network of sounds and bays, including Kitty Hawk Bay and Baum Bay, which surround Colington Island. Genealogists may find value in the location of family-named landmarks and resting places such as Austin Cem near Jean Guite Creek and Baum Cem further south. The transition from the dense street grids of Kitty Hawk Beach to the more dispersed settlements of Eagleton and Colington reflects the varied development patterns of this narrow barrier island landscape.