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2016 Map of Fleets Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The eastern edges of Kilmarnock and the surrounding coastline of the Northern Neck are revealed in this modern survey of the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The landscape is defined by its deep indentation, where fingers of land like Antipoison Neck and Fleets Bay Neck reach into the waters of Fleets Bay. Small historical settlements and family-named landings are scattered throughout, including Ditchley, Lynhams, and Foxwells, reflecting a centuries-old pattern of rural bay-side living.

Transport and aviation history are represented by the presence of Longbranch Airport near Indian Creek, while the inland areas are a grid of local connectors like Ditchley Rd and Kent Point Rd. The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous coves, such as Ashley Cove and Pitman Cove, which provide natural harbors for the local community. The boundary between Northumberland Co and Lancaster Co cuts across the northern section, dividing these historic coastal reaches.