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2016 Map of Chincoteague West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chincoteague West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chincoteague Island and the neighboring salt marshes of the Virginia coast define this 2016 survey, showing a landscape shaped by water and aeronautics. The intricate waterways of Chincoteague Bay and Horntown Bay separate the mainland settlements of Horntown and Sinnickson from the barrier islands. A significant portion of the terrain is dedicated to the Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Neck, highlighting the area's role in modern space and atmospheric research.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites on the island, including the Odd Fellows Cem, Aydelotte-Booth-Wheaton Cem, and Bunting Cem. The map documents the residential growth of planned communities like Captains Cove alongside traditional maritime landmarks such as Fishing Point and Gunboat Point. Much of the eastern shoreline is protected within the Assateague Island National Seashore, preserving the marshes and channels that have long supported the local economy.