Old Maps of Birch Town, Chincoteague for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Birch Town. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Birch Town.


Birch Town, Chincoteague maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Chincoteague East, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Chincoteague East, 1962 Print
    1942 Chincoteague East
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the early 1940s is shown here as a landscape of interconnected bays and marshes. Researchers can locate the Assateague Lighthouse, the military footprint at Camp Fletcher, and the small community at Birch Town.

  2. 1943 Map of Chincoteague East
    1943 Map of Chincoteague East
    1943 Chincoteague East
    1943 Print · USGS
    Accomack County's coastal landscape appears during the wartime years, showing the traditional island communities of the Virginia shore. Researchers can trace the layout of Chincoteague and Birch Town or locate landmarks like the Assateague Lighthouse.

  3. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.

  4. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.

  5. 1965 Map of Chincoteague East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Chincoteague East, 1966 Print
    1965 Chincoteague East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Virginia coastline comes to life in the mid-1960s, showing the intricate barrier islands and fishing communities of the Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace the streets of Chincoteague, locate family plots at Ridge Cem, or find the Assateague Beach U S Coast Guard Station.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula and Outer Banks appear in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of maritime trade, military outposts, and fishing villages. Researchers can trace the lines of the Norfolk & Southern through Exmore and Parksley or locate historical sites like Fort John Custis and the Janes Island Lighthouse.

  7. 1978 Map of Chincoteague East, 1983 Print
    1978 Map of Chincoteague East, 1983 Print
    1978 Chincoteague East
    1983 Print · USGS
    Assateague Island and the Virginia coastline are captured in high-detail aerial photography during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the shifting sands of the barrier beach and study the intricate tidal marshes surrounding Chincoteague Bay and Toms Cove.

  8. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.

  9. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of barrier islands and tidewater towns. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through Accomac or locate the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1999 Map of Chincoteague East, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Chincoteague East, 2000 Print
    1999 Chincoteague East
    2000 Print · USGS
    Chincoteague and the Virginia barrier islands are shown here at the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Ridge Cem or locate community hubs like Birch Town and the Chincoteague High Sch.

  11. 2011 Map of Chincoteague East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Chincoteague East, 2011 Print
    2011 Chincoteague East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Town, including Chincoteague, Deep Hole, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Chincoteague East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chincoteague East, 2013 Print
    2013 Chincoteague East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Town, including Chincoteague, Deep Hole, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Chincoteague East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Chincoteague East, 2016 Print
    2016 Chincoteague East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Town, including Chincoteague, Deep Hole, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Chincoteague East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Chincoteague East, 2019 Print
    2019 Chincoteague East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Birch Town, including Chincoteague, Deep Hole, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Chincoteague East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Chincoteague East, 2022 Print
    2022 Chincoteague East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Chincoteague and Assateague islands of Virginia are showcased here in the early 2020s, highlighting the balance between island life and wildlife preservation. Genealogists can locate numerous community sites including Assateague Village Cem, Birch Town, and Holy Ridge Cem.

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