2011 Map of Wachapreague OE E

About this map

Parramore Island dominates the western edge of this coastal survey, representing a significant barrier island landmass along the Virginia coast. The map captures the delicate topography of the shoreline, where the shifting sands of Parramore Beach meet the vast Atlantic Ocean. Inland on the island, Italian Hill provides a distinct topographic point of interest amidst the low-lying marsh and sand. To the northeast, the presence of Dawson Shoals indicates the submerged hazards and shifting underwater geography characteristic of this Atlantic maritime environment. This 2011 digital survey focuses heavily on the natural hydrography and shoreline geomorphology of the Eastern Shore, providing a precise record of the island's footprint before subsequent seasonal storms and tidal erosion altered the landscape.