2011 Map of Whittington Point

About this map

Assateague Island dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a narrow barrier between the open Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Chincoteague Bay. Along the bay-side shoreline, the complex geography of the marshland is punctuated by landforms such as Fox Hill Point and Whittington Point, with low-lying areas like Big Levels and Fox Hill Level indicating the island's tidal character. Human activity is largely concentrated at Scotts Landing, while the interior of the island is traversed by Bayberry Dr. The map provides a detailed view of the various smaller landmasses and inlets that define this reach of the Delmarva Peninsula, including the Pirate Islands, Twin Islands, and the secluded Lone Pond. Small tidal passages like Green Bay Run illustrate the constant movement of water through this sensitive estuarine environment.