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1968 Map of Tangier Island

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Tangier Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Tangier Island and its surrounding archipelago dominate this mid-century hydrographic and topographic study of the Chesapeake Bay. The map details the delicate relationship between the small community at Tangier and the encroaching waters of the Tangier Sound and Pocomoke Sound. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the north-south elevations of West Ridge, Main Ridge, and Canton Ridge, where numerous Cemeteries and a Silo are documented.

The landscape is defined by its intricate network of waterways, such as Fishing Gut, Toms Gut, and North Channel, which facilitate movement through the tidal flats. Significant features like Mailboat Harbor and the Landing indicate the importance of maritime connectivity for this isolated Virginia outpost. To the north, Goose Island and its Goose Harbor appear alongside Queen Ridge, while the eastern portion of the survey reveals the position of Watts Island and the Little Fox Islands amidst the expansive shallows.