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1995 Map of Gunpowder Neck

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Gunpowder Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Gunpowder Neck dominates this coastal landscape at the confluence of the Gunpowder River and the Bush River. The map details a complex interface of military, recreational, and industrial geography, defined largely by the Aberdeen Proving Ground military reservation. This secure area contrasts with the developed shoreline of Harewood Park and the seasonal leisure atmosphere of Miami Beach.

Maritime history is evident at Pooles Island, where a tower and lighthouse stand as sentinels at the mouth of the Gunpowder River. The rail infrastructure of the Amtrak and Conrail lines serves the community at Chase Station, while the southern reaches show the Hart-Miller Pleasure Islands Natural Resources MGT Area. Notable coastal features like Graces Quarters and Carroll Island highlight the irregular, creek-carved shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay.