The Albemarle Sound (Google Maps) The Albemarle is the northernmost estuary in the state. It borders the northern Outer Banks, northwestern North Carolina, and southern Virginia. The Roanoke, Chowan, and Pasquotank rivers all drain into the Albemarle Sound. The greater size of the Albemarle includes three smaller water bodies: the Currituck Sound, Roanoke Sound, and … Continue reading Albemarle Sound