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2022 Map of Mossey Islands

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mossey Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Currituck Beach and the coastal settlements of Whale Head Hill and Three Dunes define the narrow, developed strip of the Outer Banks on this coastal study. The landscape is a complex network of barrier island marshes and small landmasses, including the Mossey Islands, North Burris Island, and South Burris Island. These islands are separated by a maze of tidal waterways such as Sanders Creek, Lone Oak Channel, and Jarvis Channel.

The western portion of the map reveals a fragile aquatic ecosystem characterized by numerous small ponds and leads, such as Overhaul Pond and Pine Island Lead. Significant landmarks like Poyners Hill and the Pine Island Airport sit along the sound-side marshes of the Currituck Banks. The intricate naming of points and coves, including Canvasback Point and Stumpy Cove, reflects the area's deep-rooted history as a prominent waterfowl hunting and maritime environment.