Bogue Sound facts for kids
Bogue Sound is a cool body of water in North Carolina. It's a type of bay that's connected to the ocean. This sound is part of a famous area called the "Crystal Coast" which is also known as the "Southern Outer Banks."
Bogue Sound separates a long, thin piece of land called Bogue Banks from the main part of North Carolina. Bogue Banks is a special kind of island called a barrier island, which helps protect the mainland from ocean storms. It's about 21 miles (34 kilometers) long.
Many towns are located along the shores of Bogue Sound, all in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- On Bogue Banks, from east to west, you'll find:
* Atlantic Beach * Pine Knoll Shores * Salter Path * Indian Beach * Emerald Isle
- On the mainland, from east to west, you'll find:
* Beaufort * Morehead City * Cape Carteret * Cedar Point
The important commercial port in Morehead City uses Bogue Sound to connect to the ocean.
Traveling Around Bogue Sound
Three main highways go around Bogue Sound.
- NC 58 runs along most of Bogue Banks.
- NC 24 and US 70 follow the mainland coast.
Two bridges cross the sound, connecting the island to the mainland:
- The B. Cameron Langston Bridge carries NC 58 and links Emerald Isle to Cedar Point and Cape Carteret.
- The Atlantic Beach Causeway connects Morehead City to Atlantic Beach.
The entire Bogue Sound is also part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. This is a long path of connected rivers, bays, and canals that boats can use to travel along the East Coast of the United States without going out into the open ocean.
History and Safety
During World War II, some small islands in Bogue Sound were used for testing by airplanes. Because of this, there are still signs in certain parts of Bogue Sound that warn people about unexploded ordnance. This means there might be old, unexploded test items from that time. It's important to always pay attention to these warnings for safety.
The sound is also home to Bogue Field, which is a landing field used by the Marine Corps.
