2011 Map of Fortescue

About this map

Delaware Bay dominates this coastal landscape where the waters of the Delaware River meet the intricate salt marshes of Cumberland County. The small bayside community of Fortescue serves as a focal point, with its grid of streets including Jersey Ave and Downe Ave bordering the shoreline at Fortescue Beach. This area is defined by a complex network of tidal waterways such as Oranoaken Creek and Fishing Creek, which weave through the expansive wetlands between Beadon Point and the prominent False Egg Island Point. Further offshore, the map identifies navigational hazards and landmarks like Joe Flogger Shoal and the Elbow of Cross Ledge, marking the transition from the Intracoastal Waterway to the open bay. The geography here illustrates the precarious nature of this tidal environment, where Egg Island Point and the Egg Island Flats form the southernmost reaches of the marshland before giving way to the sea.