1984 Map of Honga

About this map

Middle Hoopers Island and the intricate Chesapeake shoreline of Dorchester County are revealed in this 1984 orthophotomap. This specialized survey combines traditional topographic contours with aerial photography, highlighting the fragile boundary between land and water in the Honga River estuary. Small bay-side settlements such as Hoopersville and Fishing Creek are visible, connected by a narrow thread of road that traverses the marshy landscape. To the north and east, the map details the rural character of communities like Lakesville and Crapo, which are surrounded by extensive wetlands including Beech Ground Swamp and Hook marsh. Local historical interest is anchored by features like Hoopers Mem Church and numerous named points and coves, such as Seven Oaks Pt and Bentley Cove, reflecting the maritime orientation of these isolated Eastern Shore necks.