2016 Map of Fishermans Island

About this map

Fishermans Island and its surrounding coastal features mark the vital maritime junction where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. This landscape is defined by the massive engineering of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which spans the open water and connects the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula at Wise Point toward the mainland. The terrain is a complex of shifting sands and tidal inlets, including Smith Island and Adams Island, separated by the Smith Island Inlet. Below the water line, the navigational challenges of the mouth of the bay are evident in hazards like Nautilus Shoal and Latimer Shoal. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway north of Cape Charles highlights the area's continued importance for sheltered marine transit amidst the more volatile waters of the North Channel.