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1965 Map of Chincoteague East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Chincoteague East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Chincoteague sits at the heart of this coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by the complex channels and tidal flats of the Virginia coast in the mid-1960s. The town's grid is well-established, supported by community landmarks like the Chincoteague High Sch and the Christ Sanctified Holy Ch. Smaller settlements such as Birch Town and Sheepshead appear to the south, while Ridge Cem and Mechanics Cem offer significant genealogical data for the island's families.

Beyond the residential areas, the map details the barrier island geography of the Assateague Island National Wildlife Refuge, featuring the Assateague Beach U S Coast Guard Station at its southern tip. This area shows a dynamic intersection of land and water, from the sheltered Oyster Bay and Toms Cove to the open Atlantic Ocean. The presence of several named marsh and cove features, such as Wildcat Marsh and Little Oyster Bay, illustrates the intricate marine environment that has shaped local life and industry for generations.