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1968 Map of Metompkin Inlet, 1992 Print
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1968 Map of Metompkin Inlet

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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Metompkin Bay and the Atlantic coastline dominate this 1960s survey of the Virginia Eastern Shore, capturing the intricate tidal environment of Accomack County. The map details the shifting sands of the Metompkin Islands and Cedar Island, which shelter the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the landscape is defined by agricultural necks, including Parker Neck and Baylys Neck, separated by winding tidal estuaries like Walston Creek and Folly Creek. Small settlements such as Parker and Joynes sit at the edges of these necks, showing the sparse residential development characteristic of this maritime region. Navigational features are prominent, specifically the Virginia Inside Passage and a network of deep-water channels like Warwick Channel and Running Channel, which were vital for local watercraft and commerce before modern bridge and road expansions altered coastal transit.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1992
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain