2019 Map of Chicamacomico River

About this map

The Chicamacomico River and Transquaking River dominate this Dorchester County landscape, defining a network of waterlogged peninsulas and marshes known locally as necks. Settlements such as Bestpitch and Cokeland sit at the edges of this tidewater environment, where the land frequently transitions into expansive wetlands like Thorofare Marsh and Guinea Marsh. The abundance of family-named features, including Hurlock Neck, Tripps Neck, and Griffith Neck, points to a long-standing pattern of coastal land tenure and agricultural isolation between the winding river branches. To the south, Little Savanna Lake and Doctors Creek highlight the intricate hydrology of the Chesapeake Bay's eastern shore, where roads like Bestpitch Ferry Rd and Elliott Island Rd provide the primary terrestrial links across the low-lying terrain. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of a region where tidal cycles and riverine flow continue to shape the boundaries of human settlement.