2016 Map of Roanoke Island NE

About this map

Nags Head and the surrounding Outer Banks coastline are captured in this mid-2010s study, showcasing the narrow land bridge between the Atlantic Ocean and Roanoke Sound. The transition from residential street grids like W Danube St and S Links Dr to the preserved environments of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is clearly defined. Along the southern corridor near Whalebone, the map details a complex network of coastal features, including the Bodie Island Marshes and a series of smaller landmasses such as Cedar Island, Pond Island, and the curiously named Penguins Islands. The primary transit link across the sound is established by the Melvin R Daniels Bridge and the Roanoke Sound Bridge, connecting the barrier island to the interior. This survey documents the intersection of modern resort development and protected maritime wilderness at a significant point on the North Carolina coast.