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2013 Map of Clay Bank

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Clay Bank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

York River frontage and tidal creeks define this landscape in Gloucester and York Counties during the early 21st century. The shoreline is marked by historic landings and modern communities, from Clay Bank and Hermitage in the north to Powhatan Shores and York River Pines further south. Significant maritime and military activity is centered around the Cheatham Annex naval facility, which occupies the southern bank near Penniman Spit and the Ringfield Picnic Area. Navigation in these waters is aided by Pages Rock Light, standing offshore from Blundering Point.

Inland, the colonial-era geography is preserved through place names like Rosewell and White Marsh, while the Colonial National Historic Pkwy traces the southern shoreline. The transition from agricultural land to residential development is evident in the cluster of small communities such as Ordinary, Clopton, and Neva Terrace. Unique landmarks including the New Quarter Farm Airport and Deer Cove Golf Course reflect the diverse land use of this coastal corridor.