2011 Map of Goose Island

About this map

Tangier Island and its surrounding waters define this coastal survey of the lower Chesapeake Bay. The map focuses on the narrow, low-lying landforms of the northern reaches of the island, where the settlement of Tangier meets the marshy landscape of The Flats. The relationship between the remote island community and the sea is evident in the vital waterways like Tangier North Channel and Goose Harbor, which provide access to the isolated landmasses of Goose Island and Rum Point. This 2011 edition provides a precise look at the shifting shorelines of these vulnerable islands before more recent environmental changes, documenting a uniquely maritime way of life where the boundary between land and water is constantly in flux.