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2023 Map of South River

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of South River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The South River and its intricate network of tidal creeks and marshes dominate this 2023 survey of Anne Arundel County. The landscape reflects centuries of maritime influence, from the sprawling grounds of the Naval Academy and the Upper Yard Annapolis in the northeast to the residential peninsulas of Annapolis Neck. The map is particularly rich in genealogical sites, detailing numerous burial grounds such as the Annapolis Hebrew Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and All Hallows Cem.

Settlement patterns follow the jagged shoreline, with communities like Edgewater Beach, Selby-on-the-Bay, and Hillsmere Shores clustered around protected coves. Further south, the terrain transitions into significant wetland systems including Beards Creek Marsh and Hog Island Marsh. The presence of Lee Airport near South Down Shores highlights the modern infrastructure integrated into this historically river-dependent region, where points like Turkey Point Island and Thomas Point still define the coastal geography.