1903 Map of Deal Island

About this map

Deal Island and the intricate marshlands of the Tangier Sound dominate this coastal survey of Somerset and Wicomico counties. The landscape is defined by the complex water systems of the Nanticoke River and Monie Bay, where small fishing settlements like Wenona and Chance cling to the low-lying shoreline. Inland, the arrival of the N. Y. P. and N. R. R. (Crisfield Br.) indicates the vital rail connection that linked this maritime economy to northern markets. Settlements such as Upper Fairmount, Oriole, and Tulls Corner serve as central hubs for the surrounding farm and marsh districts. Navigation throughout these shifting shoals is marked by the Great Shoals L.H. and Sharkfin Shoal L.H., critical infrastructure for the watermen of the era. The map reveals a high level of detail for genealogists, including the precise locations of rural centers like St. Stephen and Landonville.