Welcome to The North Carolina Coastal Atlas!

The coast of North Carolina is extensive, dynamic and rich with natural resources and vibrant culture. The North Carolina Coastal Atlas is a collaborative effort to enable access to coastal data and inform coastal managers, scientists, students and the interested public. The Atlas provides selected geospatial data, visualization tools, and thematic maps focused on coastal resources and hazards. We hope these data and map tools can help inform decision-making for sustainable use of the coast.

Explore the Coast


View interactive maps and access geospatial data layers for on-line mapping and downloading.

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Examine Shoreline Change


Explore thematic maps of the estuarine and oceanfront shoreline and coastline dynamics.

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Investigate Natural Resources


Use mapping tools that focus on themes related to coastal resources, including wetlands, habitats, recreational areas, and other resources.

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Lean More


Discover research papers, scientific reports, articles, useful data and other digital products with a bibliography and links provided by Joyner Library.

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