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1942 Map of Kedges Straits

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Kedges Straits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The maritime landscape of the lower Chesapeake Bay is defined here by the shifting marshlands and vital navigational aids that guided Maryland watermen during the early 1940s. Centered on South Marsh Island and the northern reaches of Smith Island, the map reveals an intricate network of tidal guts and ridges, such as Noah Ridge and Joes Ridge Creek, which dictated the movement of local fishing and crabbing fleets. This period precedes significant coastal erosion, showing a larger landmass at Holland Island than remains today.

Strategically placed lights, including the Holland Island Bar Lighthouse and Solomons Lump Lighthouse, stand as lonely sentinels over the Holland Straits and Kedges Straits. These landmarks were essential for navigating the shallow waters of Tangier Sound, where geographic features like Pungers Cove and Sheepshead Harbor provided natural, though exposed, refuge for vessels working the bay's rich oyster and crab grounds.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942

Date Published1957

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:24,000

Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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1942 Map of Kedges Straits

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