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1943 Map of Chincoteague East

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Chincoteague East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Chincoteague island life in the early 1940s is defined by its intricate relationship with the surrounding marshlands and the Atlantic coast. This War Department survey reveals the concentrated settlement at Chincoteague and the smaller Birch Town, providing a clear view of the local landscape before modern development. Notable landmarks such as the Assateague Lighthouse and the Assateague C G station underscore the area's maritime importance, while the presence of Camp Fletcher reflects the era's military activity.

The map details the complex geography of Assateague Island and its internal features like Piney Island and Morris Island. Large swaths of the territory are dedicated to the Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge, illustrating a coastal environment shaped by tidal reaches like Chincoteague Channel and Oyster Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points like Jimy Blades Point and Booths Bay, capturing the heritage of Accomack County's barrier islands.