1982 Map of Blackwater River, 1983 Print
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1982 Map of Blackwater River

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape, revealing a complex network of tidal marshes and ponds in Dorchester County. The orthophoto format emphasizes the transition from dense woodlands like Kentuck Swamp and Brier Swamp to the expansive wetlands of Sunken Island Marsh and Swan Pond Marsh. This 1982 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water and precarious landholdings, where small settlements like Bucktown and Seward sit on slightly higher ground. Significant genealogical and historical landmarks are scattered throughout, including Scotts Chapel, Bazzel Ch, and several family-named locations such as Fleming and Indianbone. The presence of Shorters Wharf and Robbins Landing on the southern edge indicates the historical importance of the Blackwater River for local commerce and transport before many of these interior marshes became protected habitat under the Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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