2016 Map of Nandua Creek

About this map

Hacksneck stands as a primary focal point on this coastal survey of Accomack County, situated where the land meets the intricate waterways of the Eastern Shore. The map illustrates a landscape defined by the transition from terrestrial roads like Hacksneck Rd and Back Creek Rd to the expansive maritime environment of the Chesapeake Bay. The shoreline is characterized by complex tidal features, including Huslop Marsh and the prominent Milbys Point, which guards the entrance to the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2016 data release emphasizes the hydrographic importance of Nandua Creek as it feeds into the bay, reflecting the enduring relationship between the local settlement and the surrounding marshlands and estuaries. The spatial arrangement of the few named roads and the concentrated cluster of buildings at the neck of the peninsula highlights the historical pattern of development dictated by the surrounding water.