2011 Map of Oregon Inlet

About this map

Bodie Island Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the shifting sands and intricate waterways where the Roanoke Sound, Atlantic Ocean, and Croatan Sound converge. This coastal landscape is defined by its dynamic island formations, including Herring Shoal Island, Big Tim Island, and Little Tim Island, which illustrate the volatile nature of the Outer Banks' geography. At the northern end of the inlet, the Herbert C Bonner Bridge provides the critical vehicular artery connecting the southern reaches to the mainland, while maritime activity is anchored at Mill Landing and Thicket Lump Marina. The map highlights a environment where narrow spits of land like North Point and South Point frame the tidal exchange, and recreational spots such as Coquina Beach represent the area's modern coastal use.