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2011 Map of Taylors Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Taylors Island and the intricate marshlands of Dorchester County are defined by a labyrinth of tidal creeks and low-lying necks extending into the Chesapeake Bay. The settlement at Smithville and the community surrounding the Taylors Island Post Office serve as the primary hubs on this landscape where land and water are inextricably linked. The importance of local heritage is visible in the placement of Bethlehem Cemetery and Grace Cemetery, which sit alongside historic routes like Hoopertown Rd.

The eastern shore's geography is articulated through numerous points and coves, from Hooper Neck in the north to Meekins Neck and Swan Harbor in the south. Narrow waterways like Slaughter Creek and Parsons Creek carve through the terrain, creating isolated landforms such as Woolford Island and Dunnock Island. This survey captures the fragile coastal interface of the Maryland shore, highlighting the road networks like Punch Island Rd that connect these remote waterfront reaches.