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2011 Map of Jamesville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jamesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jamesville serves as a central hub on Virginia's Eastern Shore, featuring the Jamesville Post Office and connecting the inland communities to the intricate waterways of the Chesapeake Bay. The landscape is defined by the deep indentations of Nandua Creek and Occohannock Creek, which create numerous points and necks that have historically dictated the pattern of maritime settlement. Small waterside hamlets such as Davis Wharf, Morleys Wharf, and Concord Wharf indicate a legacy of boat-based commerce and travel along these tidal inlets.

Residential developments like Peaceful Shores and Pleasant Cove Village sit alongside established landings, including Old Neck Landing and Stewarts Landing. The geography of the peninsula is further articulated by distinctive landforms such as Powells Bluff, Gaskins Point, and Craddock Neck, while Chance Airport provides a modern aeronautical link to this coastal region. The map captures a moment when traditional wharf-side life and modern shoreline residential growth coexist along the tidal flats.