2016 Map of Honga

About this map

The Hooper Islands and the eastern marshes of Dorchester County dominate this Chesapeake Bay landscape, where land and water are inextricably linked. Small settlements like Fishing Creek, Hoopersville, and Honga cling to the narrow archipelago, connected by the long spine of Hoopers Island Rd. Across the Honga River, the mainland features the village of Crapo and the community of Lakesville, which serve as inland anchors for this water-focused region. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways such as Worlds End Creek, Bentley Cove, and Tar Bay, alongside numerous named points like Old House Point and Ferry Point that hint at the maritime history of the Eastern Shore. The vast expanse of Hell Hook Marsh and Beech Ground Swamp underscores the low-lying, tidal nature of the landscape where early industry and travel were dictated by the tides.