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2023 Map of Taylors Island

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Taylors Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park anchors the northeastern reaches of this coastal landscape, protecting a vital legacy within the marshes of Dorchester County. The terrain is a complex network of peninsulas and tidal wetlands, where landforms like Susquehanna Neck, Hooper Neck, and Meekins Neck are separated by intricate waterways such as Slaughter Creek and Punch Island Creek. The namesake community of Taylors Island serves as a central hub, connected by Taylors Island Rd and surrounding the Grace Episcopal Cem.

The western edge of the map is defined by the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, while the interior reveals the ecological importance of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Traces of local history are preserved at sites like Bethlehem Cem and the small settlement of Smithville. This 2023 survey illustrates a landscape where conservation and traditional Chesapeake geography meet, highlighting the enduring nature of the tidal necks and islands that have shaped life on the Eastern Shore for generations.