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1942 Map of Sharps Island

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Sharps Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Hills Point Neck and the surrounding Chesapeake estuaries are captured here as they appeared during the early 1940s, a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline and maritime reliance. Small shoreline communities like Thomas, Hudson, and James are connected by narrow roads, with the Hudson Sch serving the local families of this low-lying peninsula. The survey illustrates the vulnerability of this coast, depicting the shrinking footprint of Sharps Island and James Island at a time before significant modern erosion further altered these landmasses. Navigational markers, including a Light in the Little Choptank River, highlight the importance of the waterways for local commerce. Between Brooks Creek and Cassen Neck, the map reveals a pattern of scattered farmsteads and tidal marshes, offering a precise view of Dorchester County's historical geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942

Date Published1961

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:24,000

Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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1942 Map of Sharps Island

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