2016 Map of Taylors Island

About this map

The intricate marshlands of Dorchester County define this coastal landscape, where the Taylors Island and Smithville settlements represent the primary points of human habitation. This 2016 survey illustrates a fragile geography of necks and points, including Hooper Neck, Robinson Neck, and Meekins Neck, separated by an expansive network of waterways like Davis Creek and Parsons Creek. The reliance on local maritime history is evident in the naming of coastal features such as Cators Cove and Chapel Cove, while the interior marshes like Piney Neck Marsh and Hog Marsh show the influence of the tides on the land's structure. Local heritage is grounded in sites like Bethlehem Cem and Grace Cem, which remain as fixed points amidst the shifting wetlands. The western portion of the map is dominated by the vast Chesapeake Bay, marked by the Intracostal Waterway, which serves as a vital shipping lane alongside the labyrinthine tidal creeks and islands.