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2022 Map of Chesconessex

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Chesconessex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The tidal marshes and barrier islands of the Eastern Shore are remarkably preserved in this modern-day topographic survey. Centered on the intricate coastline of Pocomoke Sound and the Chesapeake Bay, the map reveals a landscape defined by water and silts, where the settlement of Chesconessex sits at the head of Chesconessex Creek. The terrain is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and shallow waters, including the expansive Big Marsh and Guilford Flats.

Transport and access are dictated by the natural channels of the marsh, such as The Thorofare and Back Way Gut, which separate landforms like Savage Island, Rogue Island, and Camp Island. The presence of Old Beach and Beach Island suggests the shifting nature of these coastal boundaries. Inland, small residential corridors are marked by local roads like Northside Rd and Deep Creek Rd, showing how modern infrastructure navigates the edge of the Deep Creek marshlands.