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1965 Map of Chincoteague West

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Chincoteague West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Wallops Island and its aeronautical facilities dominate the tidal landscape of coastal Virginia in this mid-1960s survey. The map details the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA-GSFC) and its extensive launching facilities further south, illustrating the era's expanding aerospace infrastructure. Inland from the complex, rural life is marked by agricultural clearings and small community centers like Horntown and Wattsville, while Tabernacle Ch and Dees Ch anchor the local social geography.

The intricate marshlands and waterways, including Chincoteague Bay and Queen Sound Channel, reveal the complex relationship between the mainland and the barrier islands. Significant conservation efforts are visible through the Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Coastal industry and recreation are represented by the numerous sandpits, the Coast Guard Station on Chincoteague Island, and the Yacht Club at Wishart.