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1942 Map of Terrapin Sand Point

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Terrapin Sand Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Tangier Sound dominates this mid-century maritime study, serving as the central waterway between fragmented island chains and the mainland of Somerset County. To the south, the northern tip of Smith Island reveals an intricate network of tidal guts including Joes Ridge Creek and Otter Creek, where the land yields to the expansive Terrapin Sand Cove. This topography highlights the precarious nature of the Chesapeake marshes, where named landings like Barnes Landing represent vital connection points for isolated waterman communities.

In the northern reaches, Deal Island is defined by several prominent coastal markers such as Webster Pt and Claw Pt. The 1942 surveys, compiled from aerial photography, document a landscape of shifting shoals and points, including the namesake Terrapin Sand Point. The map captures the shoreline before decades of significant erosion, preserving the relative positions of small landmasses like Piney I and James Island within the wider reach of the Manokin River.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942

Date Published1957

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:24,000

Physical Dimensions21.9 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey

1942 Map of Terrapin Sand Point

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