2011 Map of Styron Bay

About this map

Core Banks forms a narrow, shifting barrier between the mainland sounds and the Atlantic Ocean in this coastal survey. The map emphasizes the fluid boundary of the North Carolina shore, highlighting the vulnerable finger of land comprising Middle Core Banks and Ophelia Banks. To the west, the map details a series of marshy landmarks and small islands that speak to the tidal nature of the region, including Sheep Islands and Cedar Hammock. Points such as Steep Point and Big Marsh Point define the inner shoreline, while features like Outer Grass Lump and Old Channel Point suggest a landscape shaped by constant water movement. This survey provides a precise record of these barrier islands and interior shoals before the inevitable changes brought by coastal storms and shifting tides.