2019 Map of Smith Point

About this map

The Potomac River dominates this aquatic landscape where the borders of Maryland and Virginia intersect at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Focused on the tip of the Northern Neck, the map illustrates the critical maritime junction where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts across the open water. On the Virginia side, the land narrows to the namesake Smith Point, a finger of land defined by the Little Wicomico River and the sheltered waters of Rock Hole. The presence of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail near Bamboo Island highlights the area's modern role as a recreational and ecological corridor. This 2019 survey captures the intricate boundary lines between St. Mary's, Somerset, Northumberland, and Accomack counties, all meeting in the submerged territory of the river's expanse.