2019 Map of Cape Henry

About this map

Cape Henry serves as the focal point for this coastal survey of the Virginia shoreline where the Atlantic Ocean meets the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic network of Lynnhaven Bay and Broad Bay, which carve into established residential communities such as Thoroughgood, Baylake Pines, and Alanton. The map shows the modern infrastructure of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel stretching northward, anchored by North Thimble Island and South Thimble Island. To the east, the sprawling undeveloped terrain of The Desert within First Landing State Park provides a stark contrast to the dense suburban street grids of Great Neck Estates and Linkhorn Park. This detailed study preserves the mid-2010s geography of a region balancing maritime heritage at the Cape Henry Memorial with significant 21st-century residential growth.