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2013 Map of Wachapreague OE E

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Parramore Beach and the shifting sands of the Virginia coast define this maritime landscape on the Atlantic's edge. This map reveals a complex system of barrier island geography and tidal waterways, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the intricate back-bay channels of Accomack County. Notable features include Dawson Shoals and the prominent Wachapreague Inlet, which serve as vital markers for coastal navigation and the movement of the tides.

The presence of named water bodies like Great Gut Cove and Brandywine Channel indicates a landscape shaped by water, where small landforms such as Italian Hill rise slightly above the surrounding marshes and ponds. For those studying the ever-changing shoreline of the Eastern Shore, the detailed mapping of Horseshoe Lead and Goose Lakes provides a specific look at the environmental composition of these barrier islands in the early 21st century.