1942 Map of Bloodsworth Island

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.