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2023 Map of Boxiron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Boxiron sits at the edge of a complex network of coastal wetlands and tidal inlets along the eastern shore of Maryland. This landscape is defined by its relationship with the water, where small settlements like Figgs Landing and George Island Landing provided essential access to Chincoteague Bay. The interior is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and water bodies, such as Purnell Pond, Colburns Gut, and Duerrs Neck, reflecting a long history of local land use.

The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the protective barrier of the Assateague Island National Seashore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Within these protected areas and the surrounding bay, numerous small landforms such as Mills Island, Tizzard Island, and Rattlesnake Island emerge from the marshes. The intricate drainage patterns of Rum Harbor Ditch and Terrapin Creek illustrate the shifting, fragile nature of the salt marsh environment along the state line.