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1968 Map of Fleets Bay

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fleets Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Indian Creek and Dividing Creek carve deeply into the Virginia coastline here, defining a landscape of narrow peninsulas like Bluff Point Neck. This 1968 topographic-bathymetric survey, updated with 1986 depth data, captures the intricate relationship between land and water in Lancaster and Northumberland Counties. The interior is dotted with small coastal settlements and community landmarks, including Bluff Point Ch, Asbury Ch, and Maple Grove Ch.

Coastal commerce and recreation are evident through features like Kilmarnock Wharf and the Golf Course near Byrdton. The map detail reaches from the inland town of Kilmarnock out to the maritime hazards of Grog Island and the broad waters of Fleets Bay. In addition to the fishing and transport hubs at Highland Landing and Foxwells, the survey documents local industry through the Gravel Pits near Good Luck, showing how these communities utilized both their terrestrial and marine resources.