2011 Map of Boxiron

About this map

The coastal settlement of Boxiron sits at the head of a network of maritime landings and tidal guts along the Maryland and Virginia border. In this early twenty-first-century environment, traditional water access points like Boxiron Landing, Brimer Landing, and Hudson Landing are documented alongside the intricate marshes of Brockatonorton Bay. The landscape is defined by a maze of tumps, hummocks, and islands, including Assacorkin Island and Tizzard Island, which navigate the transition from mainland to the open waters of Chincoteague Bay. This area’s geography reflects a long history of water-based industry, with features such as Clam Harbor Tumps and Shell Point indicating the continuing importance of the bay's natural resources. The map also records the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, cutting across these coastal waters and small landforms like Rattlesnake Island and Shelldrake Island.