2013 Map of Knotts Island OE E

About this map

Carova and the coastal settlement of Sand Ridge occupy a thin strip of the Outer Banks on this 2013 survey, defined by their immediate proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dominated by a grid of beach-access roads and residential lanes, including Sandpiper Rd and Ocean Pearl Rd, which suggest a vacation-oriented development pattern where paved infrastructure meets the shifting sands. This particular quadrangle captures the northernmost reach of the North Carolina coast before it crosses into Virginia, showcasing a geography where human habitation is entirely dictated by the shoreline. The road network, featuring names like False Cape Rd and Swan Island Rd, provides a clear view of the local topography and the spatial arrangement of this remote coastal community at the start of the 21st century.