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2011 Map of Swan Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chesapeake Bay dominates this coastal landscape, which depicts the Eastern Shore's western edge just south of Rock Hall. The map illustrates a waterfront economy defined by pleasure boating and residential expansion, centered on the communities of Gratitude and Deep Landing. This area's maritime identity is reinforced by the presence of the Gratitude Yacht Harbor, Swan Creek Marina, and Osprey Point Marina clustered along the protected waters of Swan Creek.

Further inland, residential developments such as Little Neck Farms occupy the narrow neck of land between the bay and the creek. Geographically significant features like Swan Point, Swan Point Bar, and the underwater Ninefoot Knoll highlight the navigational hazards and landforms that have shaped local maritime history for generations. The road network, including Swan Creek Rd and Glanville Ln, provides the primary landward access to these isolated coastal points.