1973 Map of Terrapin Sand Point

About this map

Tangier Sound dominates this coastal survey of Somerset County, Maryland, revealing the complex maritime geography of the Chesapeake Bay's eastern reaches in the early 1970s. The map captures a transitional shoreline where the Manokin River meets the sound, anchored by the tidal marshes of Little Deal Island and the protected lands of the Martin National Wildlife Refuge. This orthophotomap combines traditional topographic lines with aerial imagery, providing a unique perspective on the shifting sands and shallow estuaries such as Terrapin Sand Cove and Back Cove. The intricate network of tidal guts, including Joes Ridge Cr and Barnes Landing Cr, illustrates the fluid nature of this landscape. To the south, the boundary of Janes Island State Park reflects the 20th-century commitment to preserving these sensitive bay habitats for ecological study and public use.