2011 Map of Chincoteague East

About this map

Chincoteague and the surrounding barrier island landscape are detailed in this coastal survey, showing the intricate network of marshes, guts, and bays that define the Eastern Shore. The settlement of Birch Town and the town of Chincoteague occupy the island's interior, supported by infrastructure like the Chincoteague Post Office. Local family and community history is preserved in the locations of Redman Cemetery, Ridge Cemetery, and Mechanics Cemetery, which sit near the residential grid. Across the Assateague Channel, the iconic Assateague Lighthouse stands as a landmark on the southern reach of Assateague Island. The map illustrates the dynamic geography of the Atlantic coast, from the wide expanse of Toms Cove to the smaller, curiously named Hairy Head Pond and Deep Hole. These wetlands, including Oyster Bay and Booths Bay, reflect the region's long-standing connection to the maritime environment and the tidal changes of the Atlantic Ocean.