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2013 Map of Nassawadox

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nassawadox and its surrounding hamlets occupy the narrow interior of the Eastern Shore, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of tidal guts and winding creeks. The western portion of the map follows the corridor of the Lankford Hwy, connecting established communities like Weirwood, Marionville, and Hare Valley. These settlements are closely tied to the land's transition from agricultural fields to the salt marshes of the Atlantic coast.

To the east, the terrain dissolves into a complex marshland environment. Names like The Ramshorn and The Deeps highlight the navigation of these coastal waterways, while Webbs Island and Brickhouse Neck represent the few stable landforms amidst the wetlands. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern road network, including Seaside Rd and Upshur Neck Rd, which provide access to remote landings and points like Fowling Point and Sandy Point.