1984 Map of Chincoteague

About this map

Accomack County and Northampton County form the backbone of this mid-1980s topographic-bathymetric study, illustrating the intricate relationship between the Virginia Eastern Shore and the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dominated by a string of barrier islands, including Assateague Island, Wallops Island, and Hog Island, which shield a complex network of coastal bays and inlets. Modern technological footprints are evident at the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Cape Charles Air Force Station, contrasting with the preserved natural reaches of the Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge and Martin Nat Wildlife Refuge. Inland, the map details the established settlement patterns of the Delmarva Peninsula, from the fishing port of Crisfield to the county seat at Accomac. The Penn Central railroad corridor remains a defining feature, tracing the path of commerce through towns like Parksley and Melfa while numerous creeks, such as Onancock Creek, reach deep into the farmland from the Chesapeake Bay.