2013 Map of Chincoteague East

About this map

Chincoteague Island and its eastern neighbor, Assateague Island, dominate this coastal survey of the Virginia shoreline. The settlement of Chincoteague is densely mapped along the western shore, with the smaller community of Birch Town located further south near Eel Creek. This era of the Eastern Shore landscape is defined by the complex network of tidal guts and coves, including Wildcat Gut and East Gut, which separate the mainland from the barrier beaches. The Assateague Lighthouse stands as a prominent landmark on the southern portion of the island, overlooking the approach to Toms Cove. On the barrier side, Bow Beach stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, while interior features like Silver Lake and Sawmill Pond suggest the unique hydrology of these narrow landmasses. The map records a modern road network, including Maddox Blvd and Main St, facilitating access between the residential areas and the surrounding wildlife habitat.