2011 Map of Richland Point

About this map

Lower Hooper Island and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay shoreline dominate this coastal survey. The map details an intricate network of points and small islands where the land fragmentates into the Chesapeake Bay. Notable maritime landmarks include Mens Burial Point, Eel Hope Point, and Fishing Point, names that reflect the long-standing fishing and cultural traditions of the Maryland coast. The landform of Richland Point sits at the northern edge of the sheet, while isolated features like Cow Island and Eagle Point punctuate the aquatic expanse. This 2011 survey captures the vulnerable geography of the region, documenting the current state of shoreline erosion and the specific named points—such as Barbeque Point and Ware Point—that define these low-lying reaches of Saint Mary's County.