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2011 Map of Cheriton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cheriton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Eastern Shore of Virginia in Northampton County unfolds here between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic coastal marshes. This landscape is defined by the traditional peninsular geography of Virginia’s bayside and seaside, with larger inland settlements like Cheriton and Eastville situated along the central spine near Highway 13. To the east, the village of Oyster sits at the edge of the Oyster Slip, representing the region's historic connection to the seafood and maritime industries within Brockenberry Bay.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial grounds, including Whitehead Cemetery, Holland Cemetery, and the Cape Charles Cemetery near Fairview. Small rural enclaves such as Stumptown, Pat Town, and Little Salisbury remain identifiable, alongside aviation landmarks like Cherrystone Airport and Eagles Nest Airport. The complex network of marsh channels, including Mockhorn Channel and Newhall Channel, illustrates the intricate tidal environment of the Mockhorn Island area.