2019 Map of Ware Neck

About this map

North River and Ware River carve deep into the Virginia Tidewater, defining a landscape of low-lying peninsulas and sheltered coves in this 2019 survey. The map details the intricate shoreline where Cradle Point, Horse Point, and Cedar Point reach into the tidal waters. Inland, small rural settlements and crossroads such as Fort Nonsense, Zanoni, and Elmington are connected by a network of local roads like Wagon Run Rd and Dutton Rd. This area is characterized by its agricultural and residential character, with numerous family and community cemeteries such as Locust Grove Cem and Emmaus Cem scattered throughout the woodland and field boundaries. The presence of Holly Point Airport near the eastern shore highlights the modern utility of these coastal peninsulas, while the complex naming of small inlets like Salisbury Creek and Smith Lot Creek reflects generations of local navigation and land use in Gloucester and Mathews Counties.