1942 Map of Richland Point, 1957 Print
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1942 Map of Richland Point

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Middle Hooper Island and Lower Hooper Island dominate this coastal survey, illustrating the narrow, tide-swept geography of Dorchester County during the early 1940s. The landscape is defined by its relationship to the surrounding waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Honga River, and Hooper Strait. A small concentration of structures appears at Applegarth, while the rest of the islands are marked by numerous marshy points and coves. The presence of Mens Burial Pt on the southeastern edge of Lower Hooper Island provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families in this isolated maritime community. Navigation and fishing life are implied by features like The Thorofare and Thorofare Cove, which cut through the islands to provide passage between the bay and the river.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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