
Stingray Point and the neighboring settlement of Deltaville anchor this maritime landscape where the Rappahannock River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The geography is defined by a series of narrow peninsulas and protected harbors, including Fishing Bay and Bushland Creek, which have long supported the region's fishing and boating traditions. To the north, the Lancaster County line crosses the water near Mosquito Island and Windmill Point, while the southern reaches extend to the Mathews County border across Hills Bay. On Gwynn Island, the Gwynn Island Cem and the community of Grimstead represent established local centers. Smaller landings and residential clusters like Amburg, Ruark, and Grinels are connected by a network of coastal roads such as Fishing Bay Rd and Ball Park Rd, illustrating the high density of waterfront development and private docks along the numerous coves and guts.
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1916 · Kilmarnock
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1916 · Mathews
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Kilmarnock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Mathews
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Kilmarnock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Richmond
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Ware Neck
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Deltaville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1948 · Mathews
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Irvington
USGS Topo · 1:24,000