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1971 Map of Chesapeake Channel, 1991 Print
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1971 Map of Chesapeake Channel

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel serves as a massive engineering feat crossing the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, as depicted in this hydrographic and topographic study. The map provides a detailed look at the complex underwater topography where the Atlantic meets the bay, highlighting the critical Chesapeake Channel and the North Channel. These deep-water paths are flanked by significant shallow hazards, including Inner Middle Ground, Middle Ground, and Nine Foot Shoal.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 28.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain