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2022 Map of Wachapreague

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wachapreague
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wachapreague and Quinby anchor this coastal landscape on Virginia's Eastern Shore, where the mainland meets a complex network of marshes, channels, and barrier islands. The intricate tidal geography is defined by features like Bradford Bay, Machipongo River, and Swash Bay, revealing a coastline heavily shaped by water movement and maritime access. The map details the transition from agricultural fields and small settlements like Locust Mount and Trower to the expansive salt marshes of the Clubhouse Marsh.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family-named landmarks such as the Anthony Bell Cem near Piggen and the Warwick Cem on Upshur Neck. The significance of the area's marine research and economy is highlighted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science - Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague. From the sheltered Hummock Cove to the outer reaches of Parramore Island, the map documents the vital intersection of land and sea in Accomack County.