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1965 Map of Chincoteague East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Chincoteague East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Chincoteague Island and the neighboring barrier strands of Assateague Island National Seashore define this mid-1960s coastal landscape, updated with mid-1980s development. The map details the dense settlement of Chincoteague, showing local landmarks like the Chincoteague High Sch, Ridge Cem, and Mechanics Cem. To the south, smaller communities like Birch Town and Sheepshead border the marshes of Smalley Dr.

The intricate waterway system of Chincoteague Bay and Assateague Channel reveals a landscape heavily shaped by maritime activity and conservation. From the Assateague Beach US Coast Guard Station near Fishing Point to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the map documents the shifting sands and protected marshes. Notable inland features such as Deep Hole and Woods Grove provide points of interest for those tracing the historical geography of Virginia's Eastern Shore.