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2016 Map of Quinby Inlet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Broadwater stands at the heart of this complex marshland and barrier island system along Virginia's Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of tidal passages such as The Straits, Hodges Narrows, and Cunjer Channel, which separate a series of ecologically significant marshes including Chimney Pole Marsh and High Shoal Marsh. The Atlantic shoreline is anchored by Hog Island, a landform subject to the shifting tides and currents of Quinby Inlet and North Inlet.

Farther inland, the map captures the transition from the open Atlantic Ocean into sheltered bays like Bordenstake Bay and Revel Island Cove. This environment, marked by the meeting of Accomack and Northampton counties, reveals the intricate hydrology of the coastal lagoons. From the narrow Toms Gut to the broader Sloop Channel, the geography reflects a dynamic maritime world where small settlements like Broadwater are inextricably linked to the surrounding waters of The Swash and Sandy Island Channel.