2019 Map of Gibson Island

About this map

Gibson Island and the surrounding Broad Neck peninsula define this reach of the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The landscape is a complex network of tidal inlets and coves, including Sillery Bay, Cornfield Creek, and the Magothy River. This modern survey illustrates the residential density of communities like Cape St. Claire and Shore Acres as they integrate with the sensitive estuarine environment. Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, such as Saint Margarets Episcopal Church Cem and the Cedarwood Cove Cem near Goose Cove. The map also reveals the specific conservation and navigational features of the region, from the Craighill Channel to the ecological preserves of Eagle Hill Bog and Blackhole Creek Bog.