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1953 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet
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1953 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Ship Shoal Island and the intricate barrier island chain of the Eastern Shore are documented here following 1940s field surveys. The map illustrates a maritime landscape defined by shifting sands and tidal channels, such as Ship Shoal Inlet and New Inlet. Human presence in this environment is minimal, represented by scattered structures like a Shack on piles and a House on Flats located in the Red Drum Drain area. A Coast Guard Lookout Station on the dunes of Ship Shoal Island serves as a reminder of the historical importance of these inlets for coastal navigation. The interior marshes of Mink Island and Godwin Island are bisected by numerous waterways, including Mink Island Creek and Godwin Island Creek, showing the complex hydrology of Capeville before modern coastal alterations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 28.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain