2023 Map of Golden Hill

About this map

The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park preserves a landscape of profound historical weight within the tidal marshes of Dorchester County. This environment is characterized by an intricate network of waterways and low-lying peninsulas like Peters Neck and Buttons Neck, which provided both a sanctuary and a perilous path for those seeking freedom. The land is largely dominated by the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, where the Blackwater River snakes through vast wetlands such as Moneystump Swamp and Hog Range Marsh. Small rural crossroads like Harrisville, Riggins Corner, and Golden Hill are connected by roads that navigate around the rising tides of the Honga River. Local history is anchored in sites like the Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cem and the Gootee Family Cem, marking generations of settlement in this coastal marshland.