2011 Map of Wainwright Island OE N

About this map

Atlantic Ocean waters dominate this coastal survey, which documents the nautical landscape of North Carolina's maritime frontier as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map focuses on the submerged and semi-emerged features of the sound and sea, including the small cluster of the Kathryne Jane Islands and the shallow waters of Kingfish Shoal. These shoals and reefs are critical markers for coastal navigation and marine history, defining the shifting boundary between the open ocean and the protected interior waters. The Ocracoke-Cedar Island route cuts across the map, indicating the primary transit corridor between these barrier island landmarks. While sparse in terrestrial settlements, the map provides a precise record of the underwater topography, including the Hog Island Reef, which serves as a landmark for local maritime activity and historical coastal change.