2013 Map of Pea Island

About this map

Pea Island and the thin ribbons of the Outer Banks are documented here during the early twenty-first century, showing the fragile geography of Cape Hatteras Natl Seashore between the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. This maritime landscape is defined by its shifting sand and shallow water features, with small topographic rises like Lagerhead Hills and Sand Ridge providing the only significant elevation above the marshes. Local nomenclature for the numerous hummocks and shoals is preserved through labels such as Saint Clair Lump, Goulds Lump, and Ira Lump. The central infrastructure is the lone corridor of State Highway 12, which serves as the lifeline for this coastal stretch, passing near notable shoreline points like Dulls Point and Round Hammock Point. The map also captures the intricate hydrology of the sound side, including Beach Slue and Wreck Creek.