2019 Map of Wainwright Island OE N

About this map

Cape Lookout National Seashore defines the southeastern corner of this maritime landscape in Carteret County, North Carolina. This map documents a critical segment of the Outer Banks near the entrance to Pamlico Sound, where the Cedar Island - Ocracoke Ferry route bisects the open waters. The chart is primarily composed of the sound's aquatic expanse, providing essential details for maritime history and navigation enthusiasts. Submerged and emerging features such as Kingfish Shoal and Hog Island Reef illustrate the shifting sands and underwater topography of this coastal environment. Near the shoreline, the Kathryne Jane Islands represent the small, fragile landmasses that characterize this protected coastal wilderness, offering a snapshot of the region's geography before further natural coastal erosion and deposition.