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1943 Map of Chincoteague West

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Chincoteague West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Chincoteague sits at the heart of this complex coastal landscape, separated from the mainland by a network of tidal thoroughfares and marshes. The map documents the intricate waterways of the Eastern Shore during the early 1940s, showing the early footprints of Wallops Island and Assateague Island before the height of modern development. Small communities like Sinnickson, Horntown, and Wattsville are linked by rural roads and local landmarks such as Signpost Ch and Dees Chapel.

Navigational history is evident through features like Horntown Landing, Andrews Ldg, and the Submerged Cable crossing Chincoteague Inlet. The topography reveals a way of life deeply tied to the water, where The Canal and various "narrows" like Black Narrows and Ballast Narrows provided vital passage through the wetlands. The inclusion of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge marks the early boundaries of protected coastal lands along the Atlantic.