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2011 Map of Wanchese

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wanchese
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Croatan Sound dominates this coastal landscape on the southern end of Roanoke Island, where the water defines the local economy and geography. The fishing village of Wanchese is the primary hub, showing a dense grid of local roads and water access points characteristic of its maritime heritage. Just to the north, Baumtown sits along the roadway, illustrating the linear development typical of this portion of the Outer Banks.

Outlying terrain features like Big Island and Hog Island are documented along the eastern marshes, marking the interface between the land and the sound. A significant historical marker is noted by the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, an essential navigational point for the internal waters of the North Carolina coast. The local road network, including Tillett Rd, provides the primary land-based connections for these well-established waterfront communities.