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2019 Map of Richland Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Richland Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lower Hooper Island and Middle Hooper Island anchor the upper reaches of this aquatic landscape, where the land fragmentizes into numerous points and coves at the edge of the Chesapeake Bay. The maritime character of the region is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Chesapeake Channel, which facilitate navigation through these expansive waters. The landforms themselves carry evocative local names like Mens Burial Point, Eel Hope Point, and Barbeque Point, suggesting a long history of seasonal use, fishing, and community gathering along the shoreline.

Separated by The Thorofare, the land mass is a network of small islands and marshy points, including Cow Island and the Hooper Islands. The boundary between Dorchester and St. Mary's counties runs through the open water, emphasizing the shared geography of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland. This chart highlights the intricate interface of water and earth in a landscape where traditional livelihoods were intrinsically tied to the bay.