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2023 Map of Gunpowder Neck

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gunpowder Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gunpowder Neck dominates this coastal landscape where the Gunpowder River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The map captures a complex shoreline of inlets and points, including Dundee Creek and Saltpeter Creek, which frame established communities like Bowleys Quarters and Miami Beach. The transition from residential pockets like Harewood Park and Oliver Beach to the sprawling wetlands of Tripcellar Swamp illustrates the region's character as both a suburban refuge and a maritime environment.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the location of the Marshy Point Cem near Marshy Point. Significant landforms such as Pooles Island and Hart-Miller Island sit offshore, marking the entrance to these protected waterways. The network of local roads and recreational paths, such as the Hammerman Loop and Graces Quarters Rd, provides a clear view of how these peninsulas are navigated and utilized in the modern era.