2013 Map of Poquoson East

About this map

Odd stands as a primary inland anchor on this 2013 survey of the Virginia coast where the Lower Peninsula meets the Chesapeake Bay. The landscape is a complex amphibious network of marshlands and tidal guts, featuring significant coastal landmarks like Blackwalnut Ridge and the York Spit Lighthouse. Navigational hazards and local geography are defined by extensive shallows such as Poquoson Flats and Drum Island Flats, which protect the inner reaches of Lloyd Bay and Easton Cove. This mapping captures the intricate shoreline just before the impacts of modern sea-level rise and coastal erosion further altered the profile of islands like Blacksnake Island, Sheep Island, and Whalebone Island. The intricate transition from the mainland out to Plumtree Point illustrates the unique maritime character of the Hampton Roads region, preserved here in high-resolution detail.