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2016 Map of Elliotts Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Elliotts Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cape Charles and the small settlement of Arlington occupy the narrow landmass between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic's inland waters. This coastal area is defined by its deep maritime history and navigational infrastructure, featuring the Intracoastal Waterway and complex dredging paths like the Cape Charles Harbor Channel and Cherrystone Channel. The geography is a network of brackish inlets and small freshwater bodies, including Allegood Pond, Purnell Pond, and Adkins Pond, which separate the residential clusters from the shoreline.

Local landmarks such as the Tomb of Custin provide a connection to the early genealogical roots of Northampton County. The presence of Earth Airport and the winding course of Old Plantation Creek highlight how transportation and natural drainage have shaped the local landscape. To the south, the map extends into the open waters of the bay, marking transition points like Beach Channel and North Channel where the peninsula tapers toward the sea.