We present above a minute and faithful map of the eastern shore of Virginia, the destination of an expedition which Major-Gen. DIX has dispatched from his command at Baltimore.

Hand-carving an Eastern Shore addition to the map, he presented the piece to Northam, who invited members of the Virginia General Assembly to join in unveiling the completed Commonwealth.

It's important to know your flood zone and evacuation routes when storms hit. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has an interactive map so you can see what zone you are in.

A map of the damage caused by the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Virginia in August, 2011. (Image credit: Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy) ...