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2019 Map of Ocracoke

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ocracoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ocracoke serves as the focal point of this coastal study, situated where the Outer Banks separate the Atlantic Ocean from the Pamlico Sound. This maritime landscape is defined by its precarious geography, with narrow landforms like The Plains and First Hammock Hills providing a buffer against the sea. The village itself is a tight network of historic lanes such as Back Rd and Lighthouse Rd, reflecting its evolution from a remote seafaring outpost to a key component of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Cultural and historical markers are preserved in the local topography, most notably the British Cem, which commemorates sailors lost during World War II. The island's reliance on water and air transport is evident through the Ocracoke - Swan Quarter Ferry route and the Ocracoke Island Airport. From the protected marshes of Springers Point to the eponymous Teaches Hole Channel, the map details a terrain shaped by centuries of Atlantic storms and maritime history.