2013 Map of Quinby Inlet

About this map

Broadwater stands at the heart of this coastal survey, situated on the vulnerable barrier landscape of Hog Island. This 2013 topographic study documents the intricate network of salt marshes, tidal channels, and shifting sands that define Virginia's Eastern Shore. The maritime importance of the area is anchored by the Hog Island Light, which serves as a critical reference point along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The map reveals a complex aquatic geography where The Straits and Hodges Narrows connect larger bodies like Hog Island Bay and Sandy Island Bay. This environment is a maze of named waterways such as Chimney Pole Creek, Sloop Channel, and Toms Gut, separating landforms like Sandy Island, Revel Island, and Rogue Island. The lack of significant terrestrial infrastructure highlights the dynamic nature of these barrier islands, which serve as essential buffers for the mainland against the open ocean.