Loading map...

1968 Map of Cape Charles

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cape Charles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Cape Charles serves as the focal point of this late-century coastal survey, situated on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay where rail and maritime commerce intersect. The grid of the town is detailed with major thoroughfares like Washington Ave and Mason Ave, leading directly to the industrialized Cape Charles Harbor. This area reflects the mid-century Eastern Shore economy, where the Eastern Shore railroad line terminates at the water's edge to facilitate transport.

North of the harbor, the landscape transitions into the residential and agricultural stretches of Savage Neck, bounded by the waters of Cherrystone Inlet and Wescoat Cove. Historical features such as a local Cem, Gustis Pond, and the settlement of Cherrystone indicate long-standing community roots. The inclusion of bathymetric data reveals the complex underwater topography of the York Spit Channel and the expansive Disposal Area offshore, illustrating the constant human management required for this vital shipping corridor.