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2016 Map of Poquoson East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Poquoson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Poquoson and its surrounding wetlands form the core of this coastal landscape, where the tidal environment of the Big Salt Marsh meets the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The map documents a complex archipelago of low-lying terrain, including Blacksnake Island, Sheep Island, and the uniquely named Whalebone Island. These features, along with Blackwalnut Ridge, illustrate the precarious balance between land and sea in the Tidewater region.

Residential development is concentrated along corridors like Forrest Rd and Ridge Rd, which provide access to the various points and coves that define the shoreline. Local geography is marked by numerous landmarks such as Plumtree Point and Marsh Point, alongside small waterways like Fire Pine Cr. The boundary for York Co is shown extending into the bay, reflecting the legal and administrative divisions of these coastal waters.