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2019 Map of Chincoteague East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Chincoteague East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Chincoteague and the adjacent barrier landscape of Assateague Island appear here in a modern survey of the Virginia coast. The map reveals a high density of genealogical landmarks, including family-named sites like Birch Family Cem, Daisey Memorial Cem, and Reynolds Cem. These locations, concentrated near the historic centers of Chincoteague Island and Birch Town, provide essential points of reference for family historians and researchers tracking local lineages.

The geography is dominated by the intricate waterways and marshes separating the island from the Assateague Island National Seashore. From the protected waters of Oyster Bay and Little Oyster Bay to the narrow channels like East Gut and Wildcat Gut, the map shows the delicate balance between the populated settlements and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Notable features such as Wheaton Clayville Cem and the Assateague Village Cem reflect the long history of human occupation on these shifting sands.