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1983 Map of Washington East

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Washington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Chesapeake Bay bisects this Maryland landscape, illustrating the proximity of the bustling capital region to the rural maritime heritage of the Eastern Shore. On the western side, the suburban expansion of Prince Georges County is evident around centers like Bowie, Hyattsville, and the University of Maryland. Prominent federal installations such as Andrews Air Force Base and the Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA) occupy large tracts, while the U S Naval Academy anchors Annapolis.

Across the water, the topography shifts to the tidal necks and islands of the shore, where Kent Island, Tilghman Island, and Wye Island maintain a traditional water-focused character. Conservation areas like the Merkle Wildlife Management Area and the Cedarville Natural Resources Management Area preserve the riverine ecosystems of the Patuxent River and Zekiah Swamp, contrasting with the growing commercial centers of Easton and Cambridge.