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1955 Map of Wescott Point

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Wescott Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Cape Charles serves as the primary hub on this coastal survey, where the Pennsylvania railroad line terminates at the edge of Cape Charles Harbor. This strategic location on the Eastern Shore highlights the mid-century maritime and rail connectivity, with the Cherrystone Channel providing a deep-water approach from the Chesapeake Bay. The landscape is defined by its intricate shoreline of necks and inlets, including Cherrystone Inlet and Wescott Cove.

Moving north along the coast, the terrain transitions into a series of named points and small creek systems. Local landmarks such as Wescott Point, Tankards Beach, and Custis Pond illustrate the geographical character of Northampton County. Inland, Savage Neck Road provides the primary transit corridor, while specialized infrastructure like the Radio Tower (KIB 45) and a local Golf Course mark the development of the area during the mid-1950s.