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2014 Map of Bennetts Pier

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bennetts Pier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Big Stone Beach and the marshlands of Milford Neck define this coastal stretch along the Delaware Bay in the early 21st century. The landscape is dominated by the shifting interface of water and shore, where Sandy Point and Clark Point mark the transition from the Eastern Shore Delmarva Peninsula into the tidal depths. The presence of Brockonbridge Gut suggests the intricate drainage patterns essential to this low-lying estuary environment.

Navigational features like Cedarbush Hole and Blake Channel indicate the importance of the bay's bathymetry for local maritime activity, while Hawknest stands as a named landmark amidst the open water. Road access is limited to a few direct routes such as Bennetts Pier Rd and Big Stone Beach Rd, which terminate at the water's edge, highlighting the localized and seasonal nature of the coastal settlements in this part of Kent County.