2010 Map of Wainwright Island

About this map

North Core Banks and a network of coastal islands define this maritime landscape along the Atlantic Ocean. The survey captures the complex estuarine environment of the Outer Banks, where shifting sands and shoals create a dynamic interface between land and sea. Landmarks such as Wainwright Island and the Pilontary Islands emerge from the sound, while named coastal features like Old House Beach and The Sands point to long-standing local naming traditions for specific stretches of the barrier beach. Inland transition zones are marked by Merkle Hammock and George Hills, providing subtle elevation in an otherwise low-lying coastal plain. While largely undeveloped, the presence of the Oyster Creek Pit near Cowpen Point indicates localized resource extraction within the marshy fringes of the coastline.