2016 Map of Ewell

About this map

Smith Island anchors this coastal survey, showcasing a unique insular community where the land is defined by a intricate network of waterways and salt marshes. The three distinct settlements of Ewell, Rhodes Point, and Tylerton are linked by local connectors like Smith Island Rd and Caleb Jones Rd, though much of the island's movement clearly relies on the water. The landscape is a maze of tidal features, from Big Thorofare and Rhodes Point Gut to the expansive Bare Marsh. This map provides a clear look at the Maryland and Virginia border as it cuts across the Chesapeake Bay, dividing Somerset Co from Accomack Co. Notable terrain markers like Amen Corner and Peachorchard Point highlight the names given by generations of residents to this fragile, low-lying archipelago.