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1972 Map of Deal Island

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Deal Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Deal Island and the surrounding marshlands of Somerset County are meticulously documented in this 1970s orthophotomap, which combines aerial imagery with topographic data. The settlement patterns of the Eastern Shore are clearly visible, from the clustered community of Wenona at the island's southern tip to the inland reaches of Dames Quarter. The landscape is a complex network of tidal waterways, including the Upper Thorofare and Lower Thorofare, which define the island's separation from the mainland.

Genealogists will find significant value in the location of historic parish buildings such as St Pauls Ch, Wesley Ch, and Somerset Ch. The map also captures the maritime infrastructure necessary for navigating Tangier Sound and the Nanticoke River, including the Great Shoals Light. Vast protected areas like the Deal Island State Wildlife Management Area dominate the eastern portion, illustrating the region's commitment to preserving its unique estuarine environment.