1964 Map of East of New Point Comfort

About this map

Chesapeake Bay waters dominate this bathymetric-topographic study, which focuses on the vital maritime approach to the York Spit Channel. Produced through the cooperation of the National Ocean Service and the Geological Survey, the map provides detailed soundings and underwater contours across the New Pt Comfort Shoal. A single Light stands as a navigational aid in the western waters, marking the transition from the shoals to deeper bay channels. The presence of a designated Disposal Area in the northeast quadrant reflects the active management of these shipping lanes in the mid-1960s. This sheet is primarily a maritime record, detailing the seafloor topography and depth gradients essential for navigating the entrance to the York River.