2016 Map of West of Nandua Creek

About this map

The Chesapeake Bay dominates this maritime survey, illustrating a vast stretch of open water west of the Delmarva Peninsula coastline. The absence of terrestrial features or land-based structures emphasizes the significance of the Intracoastal Waterway as a critical navigational artery for commercial and recreational vessels navigating the Virginia coast. Compiled from a series of datasets including the National Hydrography Dataset and FWS National Wetlands Inventory, the map focuses on the hydrographic character of these waters. It serves as a clear reference for the deep-water channels and nautical corridors that have long supported the regional economy of Accomack County, capturing the state of these vital passages in the mid-2010s.