2010 Map of Knotts Island OE E

About this map

Carova sits at the northernmost edge of the Outer Banks, where the North Carolina coast meets the Virginia state line. This coastal landscape is defined by the shifting geography of Sand Ridge and the relentless expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the few communities in the region without paved road access, the map illustrates a unique pattern of isolated residential development situated between the beach and the interior marshlands. The grid of streets shown here reveals the extent of local settlement as it appeared in the early 21st century, providing a detailed record of land use before further environmental changes or coastal erosion shifted the shoreline.