2011 Map of Wallops Island

About this map

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wallops Flight Facility dominates the coastal landscape of this 2011 survey, situated along the sensitive marshlands and barrier islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore. This area reflects a critical intersection of federal aerospace operations and the natural shifting geography of the mid-Atlantic coast. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure required for maritime and space exploration, bordered by the tidal waters of Bogues Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. To the north and east, the transition from Wallops Island toward Assateague Island is marked by Chincoteague Inlet and the sheltered Toms Cove, highlighting the dynamic barrier island system. The presence of Wallops Beach provides a reference for the ever-changing shoreline that defines this unique coastal research and launch corridor.