2016 Map of Rodanthe

About this map

Hatteras Island and the thin ribbons of the Outer Banks define the geography of this coastal survey, where the settlements of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo cluster along the narrow land between the Atlantic and the shallow sound waters. The landscape is a complex network of maritime features, from the protected marshes of Aunt Phoebes Marsh to the shifting sands of Pea Island. The map documents the northern reaches of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, illustrating how local roads like Colony Dr and Campground Rd navigate the fragile terrain. Water features dominate the western margins, including Round Hammock Bay, Blackmar Gut, and Clarks Bay, while the treacherous Wimble Shoals lie just offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. This record provides a detailed look at the interface of human settlement and the evolving barrier island environment.