2013 Map of Wainwright Island OE N

About this map

The Ocracoke-Cedar Island Ferry Crossing cuts a long diagonal path across the Atlantic Ocean waters of Carteret County in this 2013 survey. This maritime landscape is defined by its underwater geography and small coastal landforms rather than terrestrial settlements. In the southern reaches of the map, the Kathryne Jane Islands emerge from the sound, while submerged hazards and landmarks such as Kingfish Shoal and Hog Island Reef indicate the shifting nature of the coastal shelf. This sheet is a specialized study of the open water and transit corridors connecting the barrier islands to the mainland, documenting the essential ferry route that has long served as a lifeline for these coastal communities.