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2011 Map of Poquoson East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Poquoson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Poquoson sits at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay, where a complex network of tidal creeks and marshy islands meets the mainland. This area of the Virginia Peninsula is characterized by low-lying terrain like Blackwalnut Ridge, which provides a slight elevation contrast to the surrounding Poquoson Flats. In the southern reaches, the settlement of Odd is situated near Eastern Cemetery, marking a quiet corner of the coastal landscape before it dissolves into the waters of Easton Cove.

The maritime character of the region is anchored by the York Spit Lighthouse, a critical landmark for navigating the shallow reaches of York Spit. Deep into the salt marshes, numerous named landforms such as Blacksnake Island, Whalebone Island, and Plumtree Island illustrate the fragmented nature of the shoreline. This geography has historically shaped local life around water access through points like Ware Stick Point and waterways like Bennett Creek.