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2022 Map of Fleets Bay

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fleets Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Kilmarnock and its coastal surroundings define this landscape along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, where a complex network of peninsulas and tidal inlets shapes local life. The map reveals the intricate geography of the Northern Neck, highlighting prominent landforms like Antipoison Neck and Poplar Neck. Small coastal settlements including Ditchley, Byrdton, and Foxwells are connected by a web of local roads such as Ditchley Rd and Waverly Ave, illustrating the enduring residential patterns of this maritime region.

Water defines the boundary between Lancaster and Northumberland counties, with numerous coves like Lawrence Cove, Waverly Cove, and Arthur Cove providing sheltered access to the bay. Local transportation is supported by the Longbranch Airport situated near the headwaters of the creeks. The map documents numerous family-named points and necks, such as Hughletts Neck and Jarvis Point, which speak to the long-standing genealogical roots and landownership history of these Virginia coastal communities.