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2023 Map of Bloodsworth Island

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bloodsworth Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The fragmented marshlands and tidal islands of the lower Chesapeake Bay define this coastal landscape, where the boundary between Dorchester and Somerset counties crosses open water. Small settlements like Crocheron and Bishops Head anchor the northern reaches of the map, connected by rural routes such as Crocheron Rd and Crocheron Wharf Rd. The area is characterized by an intricate network of waterways including Hooper Strait, Fishing Bay, and Holland Straits, which separate the mainland from substantial landmasses like Bloodsworth Island.

Family history is preserved at the Bethany Methodist Cem, while the surrounding geography is dotted with named points and coves like Okahanikan Point and Pone Cove. The presence of Holland Island and Adam Island in the southern portion reflects the delicate nature of these islands within the bay. This survey documents the complex shoreline and marsh features, such as Bishops Head Marsh and Fin Creek Ridge, as they existed in the early 21st century.