Sheep Island
Sheep Island is an islet in Carteret, North Carolina. Sheep Island is situated near the locality Cow Island, as well as near the hamlet Cape Lookout.Places of Interest
Highlights: Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a 163-foot-high… Cape Lookout Lighthouse is situated 2 miles south of Sheep Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Harkers Island.
Sheep Island
- Type: Islet
- Categories: wetland, locality, and landform
- Location: Carteret, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
34.65421° or 34° 39′ 15″ north
Longitude
-76.52573° or 76° 31′ 33″ west
Open location code
8765MF3F+MP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=wetland
OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
GeoNames ID
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Sheep Island”.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cow Island and Cape Lookout.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Morgan Island and Blinds Hammock.
North Carolina: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Charlotte and Raleigh.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.