Secret in 400-year-old map may have finally solved the mystery of Roanoke By . Ben Cost. Published Jan. 27, ... The apparent fort was located toward the western end of Albemarle Sound, ...

A swatch of swamp and farm land at the head of Albemarle Sound that may contain archaeological clues about the fate of the famed Lost Colony is now part of the Salmon Creek State Natural Area on ...

The apparent fort was located toward the western end of Albemarle Sound, less than 100 miles (161 kilometres) from the Roanoke settlers’ last known whereabouts.