2011 Map of Wachapreague

About this map

Wachapreague serves as a central hub for the intricate marshlands and coastal waterways of Accomack County, where the Wachapreague Post Office anchors a community deeply tied to the Atlantic. The landscape is defined by long, narrow points of land such as Bradford Neck and Upshur Neck that reach into a complex system of lagoons, including Bradford Bay and Swash Bay. Inland, the agricultural and residential patterns are marked by small settlements like Locust Mount, Grangeville, and Old Trower. Beyond the mainland, the barrier islands of Parramore Island and Revel Island protect the inner coves and channels, including the deep Sloop Channel. This 2011 survey documents the fragile geography of the Eastern Shore, illustrating how the coastal roads terminate at the water’s edge in places like Quinby.