2019 Map of Assawoman Bay

About this map

Ocean City and the coastal corridor along the Delmarva Peninsula define this map, illustrating the high-density residential developments and leisure-driven geography of the Maryland-Delaware border. This coastal environment is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and tidal waters, including Little Assawoman Bay and the extensive marshes of the Saint Martin River. The map shows a clear transition from the barrier island bustle of Maryland Beach and Fenwick Island to the inland waterfront communities of Swann Keys, Keen-Wik, and Bayville. These inland settlements are intricately tied to the surrounding water, with numerous points and hammocks such as Johns Hammock and Lone Cedar Point punctuating the landscape. The geography here is a study in coastal engineering and resort planning, where the Atlantic Ocean coastline is separated from the mainland by a series of bays, sounds, and narrow passages like The Narrows and Marsh Narrows.