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2016 Map of Widewater

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Widewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Potomac River dominates this coastal landscape at the border of Virginia and Maryland, where the tidal estuary widens significantly. On the western shore in Stafford County, the residential development of Aquia Harbour and the waterfront community at Widewater Beach highlight the area's 21st-century character. The terrain is defined by a series of points and marshes, including Brent Marsh and Clifton Point, which have historically served as landmarks for river navigation.

Smaller settlements like Widewater and Arkendale sit inland from the riverbanks, connected by a network of local roads such as Co RD 611. Aviation history and utility are noted at the Chimney View Airport near the coast. Across the water on the Maryland side, the shoreline is punctuated by Mallows Bay and Sandy Point, areas known for their ecological significance and maritime remains, offering a detailed look at the interface between the tidewater landscape and the established communities of the Chesapeake watershed.