2019 Map of Bombay Hook Island

About this map

Woodland Beach sits at the edge of a complex coastal landscape where the Delaware River meets Delaware Bay. This environment is defined by an intricate network of tidal waterways, including Duck Creek, Mikes Ditch, and Sluice Race, which segment the land into distinct island-like features such as Collins Island and Georges Island. The map illustrates the specialized geography of the Delmarva Peninsula marshlands, where human settlement is concentrated along slightly elevated necks of land like Dutch Neck, Whitehall Neck, and Raymond Neck. These settlements are linked by coastal roads like Woodland Beach Rd and Dutch Neck Rd, serving a region historically tied to the salt marshes of Money Marsh and the waterfowl habitats of Shearness Pool. The vast expanse of the bay is marked by navigational aids like the Liston Range and offshore features including Arnold Point Shoal.