2016 Map of Deale OE E

About this map

Chesapeake Bay waters dominate this coastal survey, where the maritime boundaries of three Maryland counties converge amidst the Intracoastal Waterway. Along the western shore in Anne Arundel County, a string of residential communities including Shady Side, Columbia Beach, and Snug Harbor occupy the narrow peninsula between the bay and Jack Creek. This area exhibits a dense pattern of coastal settlement, with Idlewilde and Cedarhurst positioned near the marshy inlets of Felicity Cove and Felicity Cove Marsh. To the east, the isolated landmass of Poplar Island sits across the shipping lanes, marking the approach to the Eastern Shore. The map illustrates the close relationship between the local geography and the water, from the small boat slips at Snug Harbor to the preserved land at Franklin Point.