2022 Map of Pea Island OE W

About this map

The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Cape Hatteras National Seashore dominate this coastal landscape on the edge of Pamlico Sound. This protected estuarine environment is defined by a series of low-lying islands and points including Goose Island, Goat Island, and Douglas Island. The geography reveals a complex system of shallow bays and shoals such as Eagle Nest Bay and Jesse Shoal Point, illustrating the shifting nature of the Outer Banks shoreline. Access through the refuge is marked by the North Pond Administrative Trl, which provides a rare terrestrial route through this predominantly aquatic terrain. Waterway features like The Trench and Terrapin Creek Bay highlight the specific local hydrography that defines the western edge of the Pea Island area.