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2019 Map of Knotts Island

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Knotts Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Knotts Island anchors this coastal environment straddling the line between Virginia Beach and Currituck County. The landscape is dominated by the complex interface of the Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Back Bay, where numerous landforms such as Sedge Island Point and Pellitory Point reach into the wetlands. This region is characterized by its intricate system of marshes and small islands, including Ragged Island, Cedar Island, and Deal Island, which reflect a centuries-old pattern of water-dependent life.

On the North Carolina side, the settlement of Corys and the refuge area of Mackay Island provide a sense of the rural, isolated character of the northern Outer Banks. The road network, including the Marsh Cswy and Knotts Island Rd, highlights the precarious land-links required to navigate these low-lying reaches. Historical naming patterns are evident in features like Hammet Cove and Cason Point, suggesting long-standing family ties to this marshland frontier.