2010 Map of Broad Creek

About this map

Swan Island and the intricate marshlands surrounding Swan Creek dominate the northern reaches of this coastal landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of named points reaching into the water, including Dowdy Point, Tonney Hill Point, and Grace Point, which suggest a long history of local navigation and land division. To the south, the environment shifts toward the open expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, marked by the hazardous Gum Thicket Shoal and the slender Turnagain Bay Spit. Residential development appears concentrated along the northwestern edge, where roads like Whortonsville Rd and Paradise Shores Rd provide access to the waterfront. This 2010 survey illustrates a delicate coastal balance, where small creeks such as Parris Creek and Mill Creek weave through tidal flats before meeting the larger bay.