2011 Map of Deal Island

About this map

Tangier Sound and the Wicomico River frame this detailed view of Somerset and Wicomico counties, where land and water merge into a complex network of marshes, guts, and islands. Small, long-standing communities such as Deal Island, Wenona, and Chance are clustered along the narrow peninsulas and island heights, connected by roads like Haines Point Rd and Messick Rd. This 2011 survey documents the proximity of these settlements to the tide, highlighting local landmarks such as the Deal Island Post Office and the Saint Johns Cemetery. To the south, the Manokin River opens into the sound, while to the north, Fishing Bay is dotted with features like Clay Island and Frog Point. The presence of the Great Shoals Light in the Wicomico River channel underscores the area's maritime reliance and the intricate navigation required throughout these Chesapeake Bay tributaries.