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2019 Map of Chesconessex

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Chesconessex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chesconessex sits at the southern edge of this coastal survey, where the winding roads of Accomack County meet the marshes of the Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of tidal waterways and islands, including Tobacco Island, Savage Island, and the fragmented wetlands of Big Marsh. These features suggest a dynamic shoreline where land and water are constantly renegotiated, a common trait of the Pocomoke Sound region. Notable navigation channels and inlets like The Thoroughfare and Island Bay separate significant landforms such as Russell Island and Long Ridge from the mainland.

Local landmarks such as Factory Point and Old Beach provide specific points of reference for those tracing the historical geography of this maritime environment. The presence of Guilford Flats in the northeast quadrant highlights the shallow, sediment-rich nature of these waters, which have long influenced local transport and fishing. This 2019 data captures the modern configuration of this fragile ecosystem, from the residential clusters along Schooner Bay Rd to the isolated stretches of Rogue Island.