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2016 Map of Mossey Islands

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mossey Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Currituck Beach and the residential clusters along the Outer Banks define this coastal landscape, where a thin barrier island separates the Atlantic Ocean from a complex network of marshes and sounds. The map illustrates a developed corridor along roads like Whalehead Dr and Corolla Dr, contrasting sharply with the fragmented interior of the Mossey Islands and the open waters of Sanders Bay.

Navigational landmarks and terrain features like Whale Head Hill, Poyners Hill, and the Three Dunes provide elevation in an otherwise low-lying environment. To the south, the Pine Island Airport serves as a modern waypoint amid a landscape of named ponds and channels, including Overhaul Pond, Mossy Pond, and Duck Hole. The intricate hydrography of the sounds is punctuated by numerous islands, such as Swan Island and Brant Island, which highlight the tidal character of the northern Currituck Banks.