Rock Hall and Gratitude represent the primary settlements on this Eastern Shore landscape, situated where the land meets the expansive waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The map illustrates a complex maritime environment dominated by navigational features like the Chesapeake Channel and the Brewerton Channel Eastern Extension. The coastline is defined by prominent landforms such as Swan Point and Harts Point, while the shallow waters are marked by hazards and landmarks including Ninefoot Knoll and Swan Point Bar. Inland, a network of local roads including Swan Creek Rd and Burris Rd connect the small communities and waterfront properties. The prominent inclusion of the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the area's continued importance for regional transit and shipping during the late twenty-first century.
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1893 · North Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Gunpowder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Tolchester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Betterton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Chestertown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Gunpowder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Tolchester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1904 · North Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Tolchester
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1920 · Chestertown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500