2016 Map of Nassawadox

About this map

Nassawadox and its surrounding Eastern Shore communities are defined by a complex mosaic of tidal guts, creeks, and marshes. Situated along the boundary of Accomack and Northampton counties, the landscape transitions from established inland settlements like Hare Valley and Middletown to the intricate wetlands bordering the Machipongo River. The area's agricultural and residential history is traced through family-named landmarks and small hamlets such as Marionville, Red Bank, and Little Johnsontown. To the east, the terrain dissolves into a labyrinthine network of water bodies, including Phillips Creek and The Ramshorn, which weave around features like Brickhouse Neck and Upshur Neck. This maritime interface is anchored by Webbs Island and the marshes leading out to the Atlantic Ocean, illustrating the enduring relationship between these coastal Virginia towns and the shifting shoreline of the peninsula.