SOL VS.2c River Match-up (new) Tools A B EASTERN SHORE, A peninsula, separated from the mainland by the Chesapeake Bay JAMES RIVER, Richmond and Jamestown are located along this river YORK RIVER, Yorktown is located along this river POTOMAC RIVER, Alexandria is located along this river RAPPAHANNOCK, Fredericksburg is located along this river CHESAPEAKE BAY Provided a safe harbor for early settlers YORK, JAMES RAPPAHANOCK, POTOMAC Four rivers that flow into the Chesapeake Bay RIVERS OF VIRGINIA Provided food and routes for exploration and settlement ATLANTIC OCEAN Linked Virginia to the rest of the world FALL LINE, Here the elevation of the land rises sharply and waterfalls prevent further travel on the river