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Carteret County Map, North Carolina

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Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret Location Map North Carolina

Beach bums, rejoice! Carteret County has 85 miles of pristine shoreline. It’s on North Carolina’s central coast, part of the Crystal Coast. Wild horses still roam free here.

Beaufort is the county seat, which oozes Southern charm. The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a must-see. It has touch pools, a submarine tank, otters, and sharks.

Morehead City is known for its sport fishing. The county has a rich maritime history. As such, Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge sank just offshore. There’s always an adventure waiting in Carteret County.

CategoryDetails
County NameCarteret County
County SeatBeaufort
PopulationApproximately 75,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBeaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 70, North Carolina State Route 24, North Carolina State Route 58
FIPS Code37-031
Total Area (Land and Water)1,091 square miles (506 sq mi land, 585 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Jones County (North), Craven County (North), Pamlico County (North), Hyde County (Northeast), Onslow County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.7150° N, 76.6550° W
EtymologyNamed after John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
Major LandmarksCape Lookout National Seashore, Fort Macon State Park, Crystal Coast
WebsiteCarteret County Website

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