2016 Map of Smith Point

About this map

Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay converge at this maritime crossroads, where the state boundaries of Maryland and Virginia meet in open water. The landscape is dominated by the vast estuary, marked by the transit corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway and the narrow landform of Smith Point. This coastal point serves as a critical navigation marker where Northumberland County, Virginia, meets the maritime reaches of Saint Mary's and Somerset Counties in Maryland. Near the shoreline, small land features like Bamboo Island and the sheltered Rock Hole define the local topography. The map illustrates the limited terrestrial infrastructure at this tip of the Northern Neck, including Smith Point Rd and Tranquility Rd, highlighting the area's role as a transition point between the river's mouth and the open bay.