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1942 Map of Chesconessex
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1942 Map of Chesconessex

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Pocomoke Sound dominates the northwestern expanse of this coastal chart, where the intricate salt marshes and tidal guts of Accomack County meet the open water. The landscape is defined by a dense archipelago of wetlands including Big Marsh, Tobacco Island, and Savage Island. Navigation through these shallow reaches is guided by the Beach Island Shoal Light, marking the transition from the sound into the more protected waters of Island Bay. On the southern mainland, the settlement of Chesconessex sits near the mouth of Chesconessex Creek, serving as a small hub for the local maritime economy. Further inland, Leatherbury Church stands as a primary community landmark, anchored by a benchmark at the road intersection. The map reveals a world of water-access points like The Thorofare and family-named landforms such as Russell I and Scott I, illustrating the deep connection between the residents and the surrounding estuaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.93 x 21.81 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain