2019 Map of Crisfield

About this map

The coastal seafood center of Crisfield serves as the focal point for this survey of the Somerset County shoreline and its intricate network of marshes and guts. Smaller settlements like Lawsonia, Sackertown, and Byrdtown are clustered along the inlets, reflecting a community traditionally tied to the rhythms of the Chesapeake Bay. The map highlights the town's geography from the sheltered Somers Cove to the expansive Janes Island, while land-based genealogy is preserved through sites like Asbury Methodist Cem and Mariners Methodist Cem. The southern reach of the map documents the Maryland Virginia state line as it cuts through the open waters and marshy islands near Ape Hole Creek and Jenkins Creek. This landscape is defined by the shifting boundary between land and water, where named guts like Crooked Creek Gut and East Creek Gut navigate the tidal flats of Ware Point Marsh.