2023 Map of Crisfield

About this map

Crisfield anchors this coastal landscape where the land fragments into the intricate salt marshes of the Chesapeake Bay. The map reveals a dense network of local settlements such as Lawsonia, Sackertown, and Byrdtown, each tied to the tidal rhythms of the Little Annemessex River and Somers Cove. The geography is defined by a maze of tidal guts and points, including Long Point Island and Jersey Island, illustrating the precarious nature of habitation on the Eastern Shore. Local history is grounded in the presence of the Mariners Methodist Cem and Asbury Methodist Cem, which serve as permanent markers for the families of Mariners and Daugherty Town. The boundary between Maryland and Virginia bisects the Pocomoke Sound to the south, highlighting the maritime border that has long shaped the region's fishing and oystering industries.