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2011 Map of Metompkin Inlet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Metompkin Island and Cedar Island dominate this coastal survey of Virginia's Eastern Shore, forming a barrier system that protects the shallow lagoons and marshlands of Metompkin Bay and Cedar Island Bay. The shifting nature of these coastal landforms is evident at Metompkin Inlet, where the tidal exchange occurs between the Atlantic Ocean and the intricate network of inland waterways.

Navigational arteries like the Virginia Inside Passage, Warwick Channel, and Running Channel weave through the salt marshes, providing vital corridors for local watermen. Shoreline landmarks such as Parker Neck, Henrys Point, and Battle Point delineate the mainland edge, while the inland Walston Creek Dam represents one of the few managed water control features in this predominantly natural, tide-driven landscape.