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2022 Map of Metompkin Inlet

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Metompkin Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Metompkin Inlet serves as a critical passage between the barrier island system and the protected back bays of Virginia's Eastern Shore. This maritime landscape is defined by a complex network of tidal guts and channels, including Warwick Channel and Running Channel, which separate the mainland necks from the shifting Metompkin Islands. The mainland is characterized by agricultural and residential tracts named for historical landholdings, such as Parker Neck, Baylys Neck, and Joynes Neck.

Coastal dynamics are evident along the shoreline of Cedar Island, where the low-lying terrain meets the Atlantic Ocean. Local geomorphology is further detailed through specific landmarks like Battle Point and Point of Rocks, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle reveal the expansive Great Channel and the wetlands surrounding Cedar Island Beach. This map documents a fragile coastal environment where the land and sea are in constant flux.