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1964 Map of Boxiron

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Boxiron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The small settlement of Boxiron sits at the edge of a complex coastal landscape where the mainland meets the vast waters of Chincoteague Bay. This mid-century survey reveals an economy and way of life deeply tied to the shore, marked by a series of landings such as Figgs Landing, Truitt Landing, and Hudson Landing. These points of access served as vital conduits for the local residents, connecting agricultural land via routes like Boxiron Road and Taylor Landing Road to the productive waters of Brockatonorton Bay and Johnson Bay.

Ecological preservation is evident through the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and various state hunting areas, which cover the salt marshes and islands. The map details an intricate network of waterways like Assacorkin Thorofare and Muddy Thorofare weaving around Mills Island and Tizzard Island. The boundary between Maryland and Virginia cuts across the bay, highlighting the shared geography of the Delmarva Peninsula.