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1968 Map of Elliotts Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Elliotts Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Arlington and its surrounding coastal landscape define this portion of the Virginia Eastern Shore during the late 1960s. The map highlights the significant historical landmark of the Tomb of Custis, situated near the shoreline between Old Plantation Ck and Costin Pond. This area is characterized by a complex network of coastal ponds and creeks, including Elliotts Creek, Dixons Pond, and Allegood Pond, which provide a detailed view of the shoreline's hydrology before later development.

Underwater topography is extensively mapped across the Chesapeake Bay, revealing the intricate nautical approaches to the coast. Prominent maritime features include the Cherrystone Channel and the Cape Charles Harbor Channel, protected by Old Plantation Flats. Further offshore, the bathymetry details Latimer Shoal and the deep passages of North Channel and Beach Channel, illustrating the critical maritime corridors of Northampton County.