2011 Map of Ewell

About this map

Smith Island anchors this coastal survey, detailing the isolated communities of Tylerton, Ewell, and Rhodes Point in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay. The map reveals an intricate network of marshes and water passages, such as South Point Gut and Smith Gut Point, which define the island's geography. Unlike mainland settlements, the landscape here is dominated by tidal features including Shanks Island, Cheeseman Island, and Sedge Island. Local infrastructure is represented by the Tylerton Post Office and Ewell Post Office, while narrow corridors like Marsh Rd and Smith Island Rd connect the small clusters of habitation. The presence of numerous points and ridges, such as Orchard Ridge and Point Comfort, illustrates the delicate balance of land and water in this low-lying maritime environment, providing a detailed view of these communities before further coastal changes occurred.