2011 Map of Kedges Straits

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Holland Island and the surrounding marshy archipelagos define this coastal portion of Dorchester County, where the transition between the Chesapeake Bay and Tangier Sound is marked by significant maritime navigational aids. At the center of the Holland Straits, the Holland Island Bar Lighthouse and the Solomons Lump Lighthouse serve as critical markers for vessels navigating the complex network of coves and islands. The landscape is a fragmented collection of named ridges and points, such as Noah Ridge, Joes Ridge, and Pungers Point, reflecting a tidal environment where land and water are constantly intertwined. Numerous protected harbors like Sheepshead Harbor and Sawney Cove cut into the low-lying terrain of Jones Island and Cherry Island, illustrating the unique geography of Maryland's eastern shore island chains during the early 21st century.