2011 Map of Roanoke Island NE

About this map

Nags Head and the surrounding Outer Banks communities define this coastal area where the Atlantic Ocean meets the intricate wetlands of the Roanoke Sound. The map documents the developed shoreline of Whalebone and Seven Sisters, highlighting the narrow barrier island geography that has long shaped North Carolina's maritime history. Key infrastructure connecting these islands is visible, such as the Melvin R Daniels Bridge spanning the sound and Jeanettes Pier reaching into the surf. The interior waters are dotted with numerous small landforms, including the Penguins Islands, Green Islands, and House Island. These features illustrate the shifting, fragile nature of the sound-side ecosystem, where marshes and small islands like Headquarters Island and Bells Island buffer the mainland from the Atlantic.