Map of Currituck County, North Carolina

Currituck County (/ˈkʊrɪtʌk/) is the northeastern most county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 28,100. Its county seat is Currituck. The county was formed in 1668 as a precinct of Albemarle County and later gained county status in 1739. The name is “traditionally said to be an indigenous word for wild geese; Coratank.” Currituck County is included in the Virginia BeachNorfolkNewport News, VA-NC Metropolitan Area. It is in the northeastern section of the state and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, Camden County, Dare County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Currituck Court House, mentioned as early as 1755, was the name of the county seat. Today the words “Court House” have been dropped and only Currituck is used as the town name.

Currituck County overview:
Name:Currituck County
FIPS code:37-053
State:North Carolina
Founded:1668
Named for:Algonquin term meaning “The Land of the Wild Goose”
Seat:Currituck
Total Area:527 sq mi (1,360 km²)
Land Area:262 sq mi (680 km²)
Total Population:28,100
Population Density:53/sq mi (21/km²)
Time zone:UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:www.co.currituck.nc.us

Currituck County location map. Where is Currituck County?

Currituck County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Currituck County.
Location of Currituck County in the the United States.
Currituck County location on the North Carolina map. Where is Currituck County.
Location of Currituck County in North Carolina.

History

Currituck County was created in 1668 from Albemarle County.

Currituck County Road Map

Currituck CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Currituck County, North Carolina. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Currituck CountyMap
Currituck Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 527 square miles (1,360 km), of which 262 square miles (680 km) is land and 265 square miles (690 km) (50%) is water.

Currituck County includes the northern communities of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, separated from mainland Currituck County by the Currituck Sound.

National protected areas

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
  • Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge (part)

State and local protected areas/sites

  • Currituck Banks Estuarine Reserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
  • Currituck Banks Game Land
  • Currituck Banks Reserve
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
  • Currituck Outer Banks Preserve Dedicated Nature Preserve
  • Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge (part)
  • Monkey Island
  • North River Game Land Dedicated Nature Preserve (part)
  • Northwest River Marsh Game Land
  • Northwest River Marsh Game Land Dedicated Nature Preserve
  • Northwest River Natural Area Preserve (part)
  • Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area Pocahontas Marsh Tract (part)

Major water bodies

  • Albemarle Sound
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Currituck Sound
  • Intracoastal Waterway
  • North River
  • Northwest River

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • US 158
  • NC 12
  • NC 34
  • NC 168
  • NC 615

Major infrastructure

  • Currituck – Knotts Island Ferry
  • Currituck County Regional Airport

Currituck County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County Topo map.

Currituck County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County satellite map.

Currituck County Outline Map

Outline Map of Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County outline map.

See also

Map of North Carolina State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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