1968 Map of Great Machipongo Inlet

About this map

Cobb Island and Hog Island define this coastal survey of the Virginia Eastern Shore's barrier island system. At the center of the sheet, the Great Machipongo Inlet serves as a critical passage between the open Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Hog Island Bay. The map captures a complex environment of shifting sand and water, documenting intricate navigation routes like North Channel, Rowes Hole Channel, and Second Channel. Extensive tidal flats are meticulously recorded along the leeward sides of the islands, illustrating the dynamic shoreline before modern environmental changes. Small navigation aids and landmarks, including a Light and the point labeled Aycock, provide precise reference points for maritime history researchers and those studying the evolution of Northampton County's coastline.