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2019 Map of Widewater

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Widewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Potomac River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as the boundary between Stafford County, Virginia and Charles County, Maryland. Along the Virginia shore, the settlement of Widewater sits near the marshes of Brent Marsh, while the residential corridors of Midway Island and Arkendale extend inland. The shoreline is punctuated by numerous named landings and small communities such as Widewater Beach and Seegars Point, illustrating a long history of water-oriented settlement.

Strategic aviation and maritime landmarks are evident, including Chimney View Airport near Brent Point and the transition into Aquia Creek to the south. Across the water on the Maryland side, the terrain features distinctive points and bays like Liverpool Point and Mallows Bay, highlighting the complex geography of the river's eastern bank. The network of local roads, such as Co Rd 611 and Iwo Jima Trl, reflects the area's development and its proximity to regional infrastructure.