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Atlantic.

Its Census reference point is in Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Davis lies about 9.5 miles southwest of Atlantic by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Atlantic, North Carolina
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Atlantic, North Carolina · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Atlantic, North Carolina from above

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THE SETTINGChesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCarteret County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Atlantic on the map

THE ATLANTIC LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes setting.

Atlantic CDP has 0.92 square miles of land in Carteret County. Its Census reference point is in Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains contain terraces, estuaries, marshes and barrier islands. Unconsolidated sediments underlie this varied coastal setting, with forest patterns changing near streams and low-lying areas.

Regional context: Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Atlantic and Carteret County

Atlantic is associated with Carteret County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Carteret County

Atlantic by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Atlantic, or 2% of its total area. It is 59.8 percentage points lower than the 61.8% recorded for Carteret County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Atlantic CDP has 42.2% of the land area of nearby Davis CDP (2.18 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Atlantic land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Atlantic’s place name from its government

Atlantic is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Atlantic address as city approval. Carteret County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes setting

Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes belongs to Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel relative to a terrace, estuary or coastal lowland, and which current elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Davis

Davis is 9.5 miles southwest of the Atlantic reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Atlantic resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ATLANTIC

USGS National Map

Begin at 34.8813° N, 76.3433° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Atlantic ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Carteret

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Carteret ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Atlantic data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional North Carolina landowner resources

North Carolina FRIS

State flood-hazard mapping and property-level flood information.

NC coastal maps and data

Official coastal mapping tools and supporting geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Atlantic.

Davis lies about 9.5 miles southwest of Atlantic by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Atlantic in context

NSEWDavis · 9.5 miles1Marshallberg · 14.4 miles2Gloucester · 15.1 miles3Harkers Island · 17.5 miles4Beaufort · 20.6 miles5Oriental · 21.7 miles6OUTER RING: 21.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Davis9.5 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Marshallberg14.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Gloucester15.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Harkers Island17.5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Beaufort20.6 mi · town
  6. 6
    Oriental21.7 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within North Carolina; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Atlantic
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Atlantic?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Carteret County. Atlantic’s 0.92 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Atlantic property in Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes?+

No. Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Atlantic boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Davis as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 9.5 miles southwest of Atlantic’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Atlantic?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Atlantic.
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