2022 Map of Poquoson West

About this map

Colonial National Historical Park and the Yorktown Fuel Depot dominate the northwestern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the York River meets the western edge of the Chesapeake Bay. The terrain is defined by the intricate finger-like peninsulas of the Virginia Tidewater, including Goodwin Neck, Crab Neck, and Hunts Neck, separated by tidal inlets like Back Creek and the Poquoson River. Residential growth is evident in established communities such as Grafton, Tabb, and Seaford, which sit alongside historic family landmarks like the Hopson Gravesite and Smith Cem. To the east, the protected marshes of Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge preserve the shoreline as it transitions toward Poquoson, while the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at Quarter Point marks the area's continued connection to maritime research.