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2011 Map of Exmore

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Exmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Exmore serves as a central hub on the Virginia Eastern Shore in this 2011 survey, where the terrestrial landscape of the Delmarva Peninsula meets the complex tidal waters of Upshur Bay. The map documents a dense network of small communities and rural intersections, ranging from Painter and Belle Haven in the north to Hadlock and TB Crossroads in the south. This area is defined by its agricultural and maritime history, evidenced by specialized infrastructure like the Virginia Truck and Experimental Station Dam and a series of historical landings such as Sheilds Wharf, Rue Wharf, and Miles Wharf.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous named points including Highland Heights, Savage Town, and Bacon Hill. Civic and community anchors are well-represented by the Belle Haven Cemetery, Phillips Place Cemetery, and several local post offices. The map also captures the geographic transition across Fairview Neck and Bell Neck, illustrating how the coastal topography dictated the settlement patterns and transport routes like Coal Kiln Crossing.