1965 Map of Wallops Island

About this map

Wallops Island serves as a critical junction for aerospace operations and coastal conservation on the Eastern Shore. By the mid-1960s, the Wallops Flight Center (NASA) had established a significant presence on the barrier island, marked by a network of Launch Pads, Radio Towers, and a Weather Station. This technological footprint contrasts with the preserved natural landscape of the Assateague Island National Seashore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge located across the Chincoteague Inlet. The map details a complex hydrologic environment where Bogues Bay and Tidal Flats meet the Atlantic Ocean. Inland waterways like Island Hole Narrows and Pre Hammock Creek navigate the marshy terrain, illustrating the delicate balance between high-tech infrastructure and the shifting sands of Fishing Point.