2013 Map of Cape Henry

About this map

The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse and New Cape Henry Lighthouse stand as sentinels at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, marking the entrance to one of the Atlantic’s most vital waterways. This coastal landscape is defined by the complex interface of the Lynnhaven River and its various offshoots like Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. The map documents the high density of residential development in the early 21st century, with established communities such as Baylake Pines, Lynnhaven Colony, and Cape Story by the Sea filling the peninsula between the bay and the river’s estuaries. Historical markers like the Cape Henry Memorial Cross and the Henry Memorial sit near the shore, while the Thimble Shoal Channel Tunnel provides a critical subterranean link for the region's transport network. The transition from the open waters of Lynnhaven Roads to the protected coves of Great Neck illustrates the geographic diversity of the Virginia Beach coastline.