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2011 Map of Spesutie

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spesutie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Spesutie Island dominates this maritime landscape at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, where the Sassafras River meets the open water. The island is separated from the mainland by Back Creek and reached by the Spesutie Island Bridge, marking a region defined by its points and necks. Coastal navigation is anchored by the Battery Island Lighthouse to the north and the Turkey Point Lighthouse on the eastern shore.

On the mainland, recreational and conservation areas like the Snug Harbor Boy Scout Camp, Grove Point Girl Scout Camp, and Grove Neck Wildlife Sanct suggest a landscape preserved for its environmental value. Small residential enclaves such as Hazelmoor, Cheshaven, and Chesapeake Haven sit near the water's edge. The presence of the Cranberry Fishery and Chesapeake Fishery reflects the area's continued reliance on the bay's natural resources.