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Newport Bay
Location of Newport Bay in Maryland, USA.
Location of Newport Bay in Maryland, USA.
Newport Bay
Location in Maryland
Location of Newport Bay in Maryland, USA.
Location of Newport Bay in Maryland, USA.
Newport Bay
Location in the United States
Location Worcester County, Maryland
Coordinates 38°13′56″N 75°13′5″W / 38.23222°N 75.21806°W / 38.23222; -75.21806
Type Bay
Surface elevation 0 feet (0 m)

Newport Bay is a part of Chincoteague Bay in Maryland. It sits between the main land of Worcester County, Maryland and an area called Sinepuxent Neck. Two important streams, Newport Creek and Trappe Creek, flow into it.

Where is Newport Bay?

Newport Bay is located in Worcester County, Maryland. It's like a smaller arm that reaches out from the larger Chincoteague Bay. This bay is a cool natural feature of the area.

What Rivers Flow Into It?

The main streams that bring water into Newport Bay are Newport Creek and Trappe Creek. These creeks are called "tributaries" because they feed into a larger body of water.

How Did Newport Bay Get Its Name?

The name Newport Bay, along with Newport Creek, comes from a piece of land. This land was called "Newport Pagnell." It was given this name a long time ago, in the late 1600s.

A Town in England

The name "Newport Pagnell" was chosen to remember a town in England. This town is also called Newport Pagnell and is located in Buckinghamshire. So, the bay in Maryland got its name from a place across the ocean!

Another Name for the Bay

For a while, Newport Bay was also known by another name: Mobjack Bay. It's interesting how places can have different names over time.

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