2011 Map of East of Reedville

About this map

Chesapeake Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the shoreline of Virginia's Northern Neck meets the open water. Small waterfront communities like Chesapeake Beach and Neals Beach are situated along the narrow strip of land between the bay and a series of inland water bodies. These tidal features, including Owens Pond, Gaskin Pond, and Rock Hole, characterize the delicate hydrology of the peninsula. The map reveals how local geography is shaped by these lagoons and ponds, which serve as natural buffers for the settlements along the coast. This study captures the littoral landscape at a specific moment in the early 21st century, illustrating the relationship between residential footprints and the aquatic environment of the bay.