Wachapreague serves as a primary hub for maritime research and coastal life on the Virginia Eastern Shore, home to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory. This coastal landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Wachapreague Channel and Bradford Bay, which separate the mainland settlements from barrier islands like Parramore Island and Revel Island. The map documents the persistent agricultural and maritime heritage of the region, where family names are etched into the geography through landmarks like the Anthony Bell Cem near Piggen.
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1931 · Accomac
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Accomac
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Broadwater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Little Machipongo Inlet
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Nassawadox
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Nassawadox
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Pungoteague
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Exmore
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Exmore
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1946 · Eastville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000