2011 Map of Bethel Beach

About this map

Wolf Trap Lighthouse stands as a solitary navigational sentinel amidst the vast waters of the Chesapeake Bay in this 2011 survey. This maritime-focused map primarily documents the open water and coastal transition where the bay meets the shoreline of Mathews and Northampton Counties. On the western edge of the quadrangle, the narrow sandy reach of Bethel Beach provides a terrestrial anchor, while the subaqueous feature known as Wolf Trap highlights the shifting shoals that have historically challenged Chesapeake navigators. The sheet is particularly valuable for researchers tracking coastal erosion and the positioning of offshore markers in the modern era, capturing the precise layout of these hydrographic features before further environmental changes.