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2013 Map of Cape Charles

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cape Charles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cape Charles serves as the focal point of this Virginia Eastern Shore coastal study, situated along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay. The map highlights a complex interface of land and water, where finger-like inlets such as Cherrystone Inlet and Mill Cr carve into the shoreline. These navigable waters support maritime activity at Bay Creek Marina and are protected by several navigational aids, including the Cherrystone Bar Light and North Jetty Light.

Inland, the geography is defined by a series of mill ponds and coastal depressions, most notably Nassawango Mill Pond, Custis Pond, and Purnell Pond. The peninsula is crisscrossed by established routes like Savage Neck Dr and Old Cape Charles Rd, which connect the town to residential and aviation hubs like Cherrystone Airport. The topography reveals the delicate nature of the Delmarva Peninsula, with points such as Wescoat Point and Old Orchard Point illustrating the ongoing dialogue between the Atlantic influence and the coastal plain.