2016 Map of Whittington Point

About this map

Assateague Island National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, capturing the shifting barrier island environment along the Atlantic Ocean. The topography is defined by the intricate salt marshes and tidal waterways of Chincoteague Bay, where land and water blur into a complex of islands and points. Notable terrestrial features include Whittington Point, Scotts Point, and the Pirate Islands, which sit among vast wetlands like Rum Harbor Marsh. This survey documents the precise state-line boundary between Worcester County, Maryland and Accomack County, Virginia as it bisects the marshes and open waters. The map reveals the isolation of interior island waters such as Lone Pond and Bounder Pond, providing a detailed record of the shoreline before modern climate and storm-driven erosion further alter these sensitive Delmarva habitats.