1982 Map of Kitty Hawk

About this map

Wright Brothers Nat Mem and the landmark Kill Devil Hill anchor this orthophotomap of the Outer Banks, created from 1970s aerial photography and 1980s surveys. The landscape reveals the established coastal communities of Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and the developing finger-canals of Colington. The barrier island's complex geography is defined by the narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the sprawling waters of Kitty Hawk Bay and Currituck Sound. Local history and genealogy are marked by features like Austin Cem and Hilltop Cem, while the region's aviation heritage is literalized at First Flight Airport. The map shows a transition from the wooded areas near Jean Guite Creek and Southern Shores to the more densely gridded residential and commercial stretches served by the Wright Mem Br.