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2023 Map of Deale

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Deale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The western shores of the Chesapeake Bay define this region, where tidal inlets and marshy creek mouths create a highly articulated coastline. Galesville and Deale serve as central points for a landscape characterized by numerous small waterfront communities like Avalon Shores and Franklin Manor-on-the-Bay. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal plain, with features such as The Swamp and Lerch Creek Marsh punctuating the low-lying terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the preservation of several historic sites, including the Chews Memorial United Methodist Church Cem and the Saint Mark's Chapel of Saint James' Parish Cem near Nutwell. Inland, the terrain rises into hollows like Hornbeam Hollow, while the shoreline is dotted with named points and bars such as Town Point and Long Bar, reflecting the area's deep maritime heritage.