2022 Map of North Bay

About this map

Cedar Island and its surrounding wetlands form the core of this coastal landscape along the edge of Pamlico Sound. This area represents a vital marine connection for North Carolina, characterized by the Cedar Island - Ocracoke Ferry route and the associated Vehicle Ferry Trl that navigates the shallow waters of North Bay. The geography is defined by low-lying maritime features like Goodwin Hills and Ship Point, where the land fragments into a complex network of marshes and tidal channels such as Snake Gut and Deep Slough. Small elevations and landings like Sandy Landing and Raymond Sand provide rare points of relief in a terrain dominated by West Bay and the salt marshes of Beach Marsh. The presence of named maritime landmarks like Waterbush Point and Ship Shoal Island highlights the traditional navigation and fishing history of this outer coastal region.