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2019 Map of Fishermans Island

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fishermans Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Fishermans Island stands as the centerpiece of this coastal survey, marking the southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula where the Atlantic Ocean meets the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. This modern record details the intricate maritime environment of the Virginia Beach vicinity, highlighting the critical transit corridor formed by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and the Fishermans Inlet Bridge. These structures provide the only land link across the water, connecting Wise Point at the edge of Cape Charles to the mainland to the south.

The landscape is defined by shifting sands and tidal inlets, from the shoals of The Isaacs to the stretch of Smith Island Beach. Mariners and maritime historians can trace the paths of the Intracostal Waterway and the North Channel, while coastal geography enthusiasts can examine the natural barrier formations of Adams Island and Smith Island. The map records the complex hydrography of the region, including smaller tidal features like Blackbeards Creek and Raccoon Creek that segment the marshy terrain.