1942 Map of Terrapin Sand Point

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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.