2014 Map of Gunpowder Neck

About this map

Gunpowder Neck and the surrounding Chesapeake estuaries define this landscape where land and water meet in a complex of points and coves. The peninsula is flanked by the Bush River and Saltpeter Creek, extending into the bay toward the landmark Pooles Island. Residential developments such as Oliver Beach, Harewood, and Bowleys Quarters occupy the western shores, while the neck itself remains largely open terrain. This topography illustrates the environmental interface of Harford County, where tidal inlets like Cunninghill Cove and Hawthorn Cove slice into the shoreline. The transition from established communities like Chase and Miami Beach to the broad expanse of the Chesapeake Bay highlights the area's coastal character, with various points including Rickett Point and Robins Point marking the jagged southern terminus of the peninsula.