2016 Map of Clay Bank

About this map

Gloucester Point and the surrounding Tidewater landscape define this coastal reach where the York River narrows. The 2016 survey documents a region defined by its colonial legacy and water-bound geography, featuring the northern expanse of the Colonial National Historical Park and the low-lying Catlett Islands. Inshore, the map reveals a high density of local heritage sites, including the Abingdon Cem, Rosewell Memorial Garden, and Gloucester Field Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for family history. The settlement pattern follows the established corridors between White Marsh and Wicomico, with rural aviation represented by the New Quarter Farm Airport. From the marshlands of Black Swamp to the tidal reaches of Cedarbush Creek, the map details a landscape where traditional creek-side communities like Ordinary and Clay Bank persist alongside modern conservation areas.