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2016 Map of Cape Charles

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cape Charles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cape Charles anchors the southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula on this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the deep waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is mapped in high detail, showing its distinctive grid including Bay Ave, Strawberry St, and Nectarine St, which terminates near the Cape Charles Harbor. This region represents a vital intersection of maritime navigation and local agriculture, with the Intracoastal Waterway and York Spit Channel facilitating shipping while inland ponds like Nassawango Mill Pond and Purnell Pond dot the low-lying interior.

Moving north along the shoreline, the map tracks the shoreline through Old Orchard Point and Cherrystone, where the Cherrystone Airport sits near the head of Kings Creek. The landscape transitions into protected coves and points, such as Wescoat Point and the sandy stretch of Tankards Beach at Savage Neck. These features illustrate the peninsula's vulnerability and its historical reliance on protected inlets like Cherrystone Inlet for local commerce and harbor access.