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2019 Map of Nassawadox

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Nassawadox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Eastern Shore's intricate labyrinth of tidal creeks and marshes unfolds eastward from Nassawadox, where the landscape transitions from established inland settlements to the volatile waters of the Machipongo River. This survey reveals a community deeply tied to its geography, with historic settlements like Hare Valley, Middletown, and Marionville situated along the high ground of the peninsula's spine. The map documents the specific coastal morphology of the Virginia coast, detailing the fingers of land such as Upshur Neck and Brickhouse Neck that reach into the salt marshes.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family-linked sites, including the White Cem near Cedar Point. The complex hydrography of the region is meticulously labeled, tracing the path of Phillips Creek and Castle Ridge Creek as they wind through The Hammocks toward the Gull Marsh. These waterways were the historical lifeblood of the county's economy, supporting a network of small landing points and communities like Red Bank and Little Johnsontown.