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2016 Map of Golden Hill

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Golden Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Golden Hill and the surrounding marshlands of Dorchester County appear here in a modern survey that highlights the intricate network of tidal creeks and low-lying necks characteristic of the Chesapeake's eastern shore. Small inland settlements like Harrisville, Riggins Corner, and Crossroads are connected by narrow roads such as Smithville Rd and Hip Roof Rd, tracing the higher ground between expansive wetlands. The landscape is defined by its relation to the water, from the winding course of the Blackwater River to the isolated stands of Woods Island and Bettys Island.

Genealogists and local historians will find several significant burial sites, including Saint Mary Star of the Sea Cem near the coast and Saint Johns Cem further inland. The map also preserves historical movement patterns through labels like the Tubman Trail and identifies numerous family-named landmarks such as Meekins Neck, Buttons Neck, and Peters Neck. This documentation provides a clear view of how these remote communities remained situated among features like Moneystump Swamp and Hell Hook Marsh well into the twenty-first century.