2016 Map of Kedges Straits

About this map

Smith Island and a fragmented archipelago of marshlands dominate this maritime landscape where the Chesapeake Bay meets Tangier Sound. The complex geography of the Eastern Shore is on full display, defined by narrow waterways like Kedges Straits and the Holland Straits that separate low-lying landforms. Several family-named features suggest a long history of local habitation and land use, including Maddox Island, Jones Island, and Joes Ridge. The northern portion of the map is marked by Holland Island, while the southern reaches reveal intricate drainage patterns such as Joes Ridge Creek and Lighting Knot Cove. This survey provides an essential record of the shoreline and maritime boundaries between Dorchester Co and Somerset Co in the early 21st century.