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2016 Map of Mathews

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mathews
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay and the East River defines this portion of Mathews County, where low-lying necks and points have shaped local life for generations. Small settlements like Bohannon, Hallieford, and Cricket Hill are connected by a dense network of country roads, reflecting a landscape where land and water are inextricably linked. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous family burial sites such as the Hurst-Ward Burial Ground and the Knight Burial Ground, alongside prominent landmarks like Poplar Grove and the Hamburg School.

From the protected waters of Milford Haven to the exposed stretch of Bethel Beach, the survey captures the coastal character of the Middle Peninsula. Points of land like Cow Neck, Lilleys Neck, and Potato Neck reach into the tides, while the The Hole in the Wall passage provides a known break in the outer bars. The presence of the Williams Cem Christ Church and the First Baptist Church further anchors the social geography of this seafaring community.