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2013 Map of Roanoke Island NE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Roanoke Island NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nags Head occupies the narrow, developed strip between the Atlantic Ocean and Roanoke Sound, showcasing the coastal infrastructure of the early 21st century. The geography is defined by a dense network of residential streets such as W Danube St and Links Dr that transition into the sensitive marshlands of the sound. To the south, the settlement at Whalebone serves as a critical junction where the Melvin R Daniels Bridge connects the barrier island to the inner coast.

The sound side reveals a complex archipelago of low-lying landforms, including Penguins Islands, Cedar Island, and Headquarters Island. This landscape illustrates the delicate balance of coastal development, with landmarks like Jeanettes Pier fronting the ocean while drainage features like Rockhall Creek meander through the western marshes. The southern reaches on Bodie Island remain less densely built, dominated by the long stretch of S Old Oregon Inlet Rd.