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2013 Map of Wachapreague

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wachapreague
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wachapreague and Quinby anchor this detailed coastal study of the Virginia Eastern Shore, where the land fragmentizes into a complex network of marshes, guts, and thoroughfares. The maritime character of Accomack County is evident in the numerous named channels like Wachapreague Channel and Bradford Channel that separate the mainland from Parramore Island and the Atlantic beyond. Small crossroads and clusters such as Locust Mount, Trower, and Grangeville are linked by a web of local routes including Wachapreague Rd and Drummond Town Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the transition from established settlements like Old Trower to the more dispersed landscapes of Bradford Neck and Frogstool. The map documents the intricate hydrography of the region, from the wide reach of Bradford Bay to smaller features like Fools Gut, Chalk Pipe Gut, and Millstone Creek, illustrating how the tides and inlets have historically dictated the placement of roads and landings.