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2013 Map of Metompkin Inlet

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Metompkin Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Metompkin Inlet and the barrier system of the Eastern Shore define this maritime landscape along the Atlantic coast. The map details the intricate network of tidal waterways including Virginia Inside Passage, Metompkin Bay, and Warwick Channel, which separate the mainland from the Metompkin Islands. These shifting sands and marshes are punctuated by local landmarks such as Battle Point and Henrys Point, reflecting a landscape deeply tied to the water.

On the mainland, peninsulas like Parker Neck and Baylys Neck extend into the marshes, accessed by local roads such as Mount Custis Dr and Joynes Neck Rd. Further south, the map documents recreational and residential pockets at Snead Beach and Cedar Island Beach, providing a snapshot of the coastal interface before further environmental change. The transition from terrestrial life to the open sea is captured through numerous small guts and channels like Knock Knees Gut and Little Thrasher Gut.