2014 Map of Deal Island

About this map

Deal Island and its surrounding marshlands define this coastal landscape where the waters of Tangier Sound and Chesapeake Bay meet. The map documents a cluster of maritime settlements connected by Deal Island Rd, including the communities of Wenona, Chance, and Dames Quarter. These villages are deeply tied to the surrounding waterways, with access points like Upper Thorofare and Lower Thorofare providing critical passage through the wetlands. Genealogists and local researchers will find landmarks such as Saint Johns Cem and the Chance and Rock Creek Cem, alongside numerous family-named points and coves. The intricate network of tidal channels, including Laws Gut, Man Gut, and Fishing Creek, illustrates the complex geography of the Somerset and Wicomico county borderlands in the early 21st century.