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2022 Map of Mulberry Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The James River and Warwick River define this coastal landscape, separating the dense suburban developments of Newport News from the agricultural and tidal reaches of Isle of Wight County. On the eastern shore, established residential neighborhoods such as Denbigh, Menchville, and Oyster Point sit adjacent to the marshy expanse of Mulberry Island. Local community landmarks like the Warwick River Mennonite Church and various Cem sites provide touchstones for local genealogy and history.

Across the water to the southwest, the terrain transitions to the outskirts of Smithfield. This area is characterized by waterfront features like Morgarts Beach, Aberdeen Field, and Days Point at the mouth of the Pagan River. The map meticulously details the complex hydrography of the region, from the Sluice Millpond to the small islands and points like Thorofare Island and Jail Point that have shaped navigation and settlement for generations.