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2022 Map of North Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sandbridge Beach defines the narrow barrier coastline where the Atlantic Ocean meets a complex network of coastal bays and marshes. This environment is characterized by the vast expanse of North Bay, Shipps Bay, and Back Bay, which are separated from the ocean by a thin strip of land featuring Sand Ridge and the Wash Flats. The intricate shoreline is marked by numerous landforms including Charity Neck, Porpoise Point, and Heaven Point, illustrating the delicate balance between the land and the rising tide.

Small settlements like Sigma and Dawley Corners sit inland from the wetlands, connected to the local history of the region through landmarks such as Willowood Cem. The landscape transitions from the protected waters of Landing Cove and Bridge Cove to the rugged, marshy islands like Ragged Island and Bread Island. This survey captures the specialized geography of the Virginia coast, where life is dictated by the waterways of Hell Point Creek and the many narrows that stitch these bays together.