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1968 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet, 1980 Print
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1968 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Ship Shoal Island and a series of dynamic barrier islands define this stretch of the Virginia coastline in Northampton County. The map details a complex amphibious environment where the Atlantic Ocean meets an intricate network of tidal flats and salt marshes. Navigational arteries like the Main Ship Channel, Rock Channel, and Ship Shoal Inlet reveal the vital maritime pathways required to navigate the shallow waters between South Bay and the open sea. This late 1960s perspective, later updated with 1970s aerial photography, captures the shifting sands of Myrtle Island Beach and Smith Island Beach before significant modern environmental changes. These uninhabited islands, including Godwin Island and Mink Island, are etched with small tidal veins such as Mink Creek and Shell Cr, illustrating the fluid nature of the Eastern Shore's protective barrier system.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain