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1965 Map of Wallops Island

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wallops Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Wallops Flight Center (NASA) dominates this coastal stretch of Accomack County, reflecting the mid-century expansion of American aerospace operations along the Atlantic seaboard. The facility is densely marked with technical infrastructure including a Weather Station, Radio Facility, and multiple Launch Pads situated directly behind the Beach of Wallops Island. This concentration of technology stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding natural wetlands and tidal flats.

Across the Chincoteague Inlet, the southern tip of Assateague Island is preserved within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Assateague Island National Seashore. The geography here is defined by complex water systems like Bogues Bay and the winding Island Hole Narrows, illustrating the dynamic interplay between the barrier islands and the mainland. Protective landmarks like Fishing Point and the sheltered waters of Toms Cove provide a detailed look at this shifting coastline during the mid-1960s.