2013 Map of Manteo

About this map

Roanoke Island serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, positioned between the Croatan Sound and Roanoke Sound. The town of Manteo occupies the eastern shore, centered around the sheltered waters of Shallowbag Bay. To the north, the site of Fort Raleigh City and the Elizabethan Gardens reflect the area's deep colonial associations, while the presence of the Dare County Regional Airport and the sprawling residential networks in Sunny Side and Mother Vineyard indicate significant modern development. Across the water on Bodie Island, the prominent elevation of Jockeys Ridge stands between the sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The geography is defined by a complex network of points and shoals, from Weir Point near the Old Ferry Dock to the southern reaches of Skyco at Ashbee Harbor, illustrating the island's dependence on its maritime connections and the William B Umstead Memorial Bridge.