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2023 Map of Deale OE E

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shady Side and several surrounding waterfront settlements characterize the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay on this modern survey. This coastal reach in Anne Arundel County is defined by a series of residential landings and inlets, including Snug Harbor, Idlewilde, and Cedarhurst. The landscape transitions from the developed residential streets of Columbia Beach and Shady Side into protected natural areas like the Felicity Cove Marsh and the terminal landform at Franklin Point.

Tri-county water boundaries intersect in the bay, marking the maritime divide between Anne Arundel, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties. Farther east across the water, the restorative work on Poplar Island is visible, showing the large-scale environmental engineering within the bay. This map provides a detailed look at the interface between established bayside communities and the fluctuating Chesapeake shoreline, capturing the modern footprint of places like Jack Creek and Curtis Point.