Join Free
1977 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet, 1982 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1977 Map of Ship Shoal Inlet

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Smith Island and its shifting barrier coastline dominate this 1977 orthophotograph, produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service. The aerial imagery reveals the complex tidal marsh and drainage patterns where South Bay meets the open Atlantic Ocean. The dynamic nature of the Virginia Eastern Shore is evident in the configuration of Ship Shoal Inlet, which separates the island segments and provides a conduit for tidal flow. Because this is an orthophotoquad rather than a traditional line-drawn map, it provides an authentic visual of the vegetation density and coastal erosion as they existed in the late 1970s, making it a valuable tool for environmental historians studying the long-term migration of the Atlantic barrier islands.

Find a feature on this map

4 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

Editions of this 1977 Ship Shoal Inlet Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of Northampton County Through Time

39 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain