2016 Map of North Bay

About this map

Cedar Island serves as the terminal point for coastal travel in this 2016 survey of the Carteret County shoreline. The maritime landscape is defined by the Cedar Island - Ocracoke Ferry route, which navigates the transition between West Bay and the open Pamlico Sound. The topography is a complex network of marshlands and shifting sands, featuring elevated areas like the Goodwin Hills and named coastal landmarks such as Raymond Sand and Sandy Landing. To the south and east, a chain of islands and marshes including Ship Shoal Island, Hog Island, and Hunting Island separate the inner bays from the broader Atlantic Ocean. Local water features like Snake Gut, Fullers Ditch, and Deep Slough reveal the intricate hydrology of this low-lying coastal environment, where terrestrial points such as Waterbush Point and Ship Point barely rise above the surrounding wetlands.