Identifier

GNIS Feature ID 1479722

Location

State Virginia

County James

Feature Class Channel

Coordinates

DMS

37°12'36"N 76°44'29"W

Decimal Degrees

37.2100034, -76.7414699

Elevation

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USGS 7.5′ Quad Map

Quad Name Hog Island

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Protected Areas

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Nearest Populated Place

Gate House Farms

1.5 mi NNW

Also Known As

Back River

Hydrography

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Description

The Thorofare is located connects the james River with Back River and separates Jamestown Island from the mainland, 6.1 km (3.8 mi) SW of Williamsburg.

Nearby Features

Mill Creek Stream · 0.3 mi NNW
Black Point Cape · 0.6 mi SE
Passmore Creek Lake · 1.0 mi SW
Jamestown Island Island · 1.1 mi WSW
Back River Marsh Swamp · 1.3 mi WNW
Fox Island Island · 1.3 mi WSW
Pitch and Tar Swamp Swamp · 1.3 mi W
Kingsmill Creek Stream · 1.3 mi W
Lower Point Cape · 1.4 mi SSW
Gate House Farms Populated Place · 1.5 mi NNW