1942 Map of Bloodsworth Island, 1957 Print
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1942 Map of Bloodsworth Island

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Bloodsworth Island and the surrounding marshlands of the Chesapeake Bay define this 1942 survey, showing the intricate network of guts, coves, and ridges before significant mid-century shoreline changes. The settlement of Crocheron stands as a focal point on the northern neck of Bishops Head, surrounded by the vast Bishops Head Marsh. This era of mapping, conducted by the Army Map Service, captures the maritime infrastructure essential to the region's watermen, including the Hooper Strait Lighthouse and the Honga River Light. The geography is characterized by fragmented landforms like Pone Island and Adam Island, separated from the main island by Okahanikan Cove and Pone Cove. These details offer a precise view of the Dorchester and Somerset County boundary as it follows the tidal channels of the Tangier Sound and Hooper Strait.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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