2016 Map of Pea Island OE W

About this map

Cape Hatteras National Seashore encompasses a dynamic barrier island landscape on this 2016 survey, where the shifting sands of the Outer Banks meet the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. This specific portion of the coast, near the northern reach of the seashore, is characterized by a complex network of small islands and marshy points. Notable landforms such as Goat Island, Goose Island, and Douglas Island are separated by shallow reaches including Goat Island Bay and the narrow channel known as The Trench. The map documents the fragile geography of Pea Island Point and Terrapin Creek Point, reflecting the ongoing coastal processes that shape this environment. Infrastructure is minimal, limited primarily to the coastal corridor of Route 12, which provides the only terrestrial access through this protected maritime wilderness.