2019 Map of Mansfield

About this map

Bogue Sound separates the mainland of Morehead City from the thin barrier island of Bogue Banks, illustrating the complex coastal geography of the North Carolina coast. On the mainland, the landscape transitions from the protected timberlands of the Croatan National Forest and the headwaters of Hull Swamp into developed residential corridors near Wildwood and the community of Mansfield. The Intracoastal Waterway serves as the primary maritime artery, threading through the sounds behind the barrier beach. Along the oceanfront, the map details the distinct resort and residential footprints of Indian Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, and Atlantic Beach. These settlements are shaped by the shifting sands of the banks, where features like Drum Shoals and Cheesemans Inlet mark the meeting of inland waters and the Atlantic Ocean.