1968 Map of Metomkin Inlet

About this map

Metomkin Islands and the barrier coast of Accomack County are depicted in this mid-century topographic record, showing the shifting relationship between the Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Metomkin Bay. The landscape is dominated by tidal flats and a complex network of channels, including the Warwick Channel and Running Channel, which facilitate navigation behind the protective barrier of Metomkin Island. On the mainland, small settlements like Parker and Joynes sit at the ends of productive land necks such as Parker Neck and Joynes Neck, where the terrain transitions into the salt marshes. Key maritime features include the Virginia Inside Passage, a Lookout Tower, and a Boat Landing, reflecting a coast defined by water-based transit and resource harvesting. The intricate drainage through Folly Creek and Great Channel illustrates the environmental pressures on this fragile Eastern Shore shoreline.