2019 Map of Monie

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Somerset County dominate this coastal landscape, where the Wicomico River and Manokin River frame a complex network of marshes and inlets. Small settlements like Mount Vernon and Venton are situated on higher ground, connected by a road system that navigates the intricate waterways of Monie Marsh and Saint Pierre Marsh. This 2019 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the Eastern Shore, where community life centers around historic congregations such as Asbury Methodist Cem and All Saints Methodist Cem. Along the shorelines of Monie Bay and Ellis Bay, numerous named points and necks like Victor Neck and Monie Neck reveal the geographic nomenclature of a region deeply tied to its estuarine environment. The map details a transition from inland agricultural tracts to tidal flats, punctuated by the small hubs of Oriole and Champ.