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2016 Map of Swan Point

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Swan Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rock Hall and Gratitude anchor the eastern shoreline on this survey of the Kent County coast, where the land meets the vast expanse of the Chesapeake Bay. The map documents a maritime landscape defined by points and bars, including the prominent Swan Point and the submerged Swan Point Bar reaching into the bay. Navigational features are prominent, such as the Brewerton Channel Eastern Extension and the Intracoastal Waterway, which underscore the region's importance for shipping and transit toward Baltimore.

Inland, a network of local roads like Swan Creek Rd and Bayside Ave provides access to the waterfront and residential pockets. The topography is dominated by low-lying coastal features, including Little Neck Island and Ninefoot Knoll, reflecting the delicate interface between the Maryland peninsula and the estuary. This modern record captures the established layout of these historic harborside communities and their relationship to the vital water routes of the mid-Atlantic.