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2019 Map of Salter Path

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Salter Path
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Bogue Banks barrier island system anchors this coastal survey, where the communities of Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, and Salter Path sit narrowly between Onslow Bay and Bogue Sound. The island's geography is defined by its thin profile and the Outer Banks character, providing a natural buffer for the mainland shore. Across the water, the southern reaches of the Croatan National Forest dominate the landscape, characterized by numerous creek prongs and forest routes such as Forest Rte 123.

Mainland settlements like Broad Creek and Ocean are situated along the northern shore of the sound, connected by a network of local roads including Broad Creek Loop Rd. The Intracoastal Waterway threads through the sound, a vital maritime corridor passing north of small landmasses like Dog Islands and Wood Island. For those interested in the natural topography of the inner coastal plain, the Patsy Pond area features a distinct set of hiking loops including the Patsy Pond Yellow Loop.