2019 Map of Oregon Inlet

About this map

Bodie Island and Pea Island define this coastal landscape, separated by the shifting waters of Oregon Inlet. This 2019 survey documents the modern layout of the Outer Banks, where the Herbert C Bonner Bridge and the Oregon Inlet Brg connect these fragile barrier islands across the Oregon Inlet Channel. The map captures the significant conservation footprint of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, shielding the delicate marshlands of Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. Residential development is concentrated at the northern edge in Nags Head, while the interior remains a complex network of marshes and small landmasses like Big Tim Island, Herring Shoal Island, and Theoff Point. For researchers, the map provides a precise record of tidal channels including Old House Channel and Davis Channel, which are critical to the maritime navigation of Roanoke Sound.