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2011 Map of Golden Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Golden Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The marshy lowlands of Dorchester County define this landscape, where the Blackwater River and Honga River meet the Chesapeake Bay's intricate coastline. Small agricultural and fishing settlements like Golden Hill and Harrisville are connected by local routes such as White Marsh Rd and Hip Roof Rd. The map reveals the critical intersection of water and land, featuring numerous named points and necks including Peters Neck, Wheatley Neck, and Buttons Neck.

Genealogists will find significant value in the preservation of local history through sites such as Saint Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery, Saint Johns Cemetery, and Gootee Cemetery. The interior is marked by expansive wetlands like Gum Swamp and Hog Range, while the Church Creek Fire Tower stands as a prominent man-made landmark overlooking the tidal creeks. This documentation captures the area's geography just as modern environmental shifts continue to reshape the many islands, including James Island and Woolford Island.