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2014 Map of Wingate

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wingate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Elliott Island defines this intricate Dorchester County coastal landscape, where land and water merge through a labyrinth of marshes and tidal creeks. The settlement of Elliott serves as the primary hub on the eastern shore of Fishing Bay, connected to the interior by the lone stretch of Buck Ridge Rd. Genealogical interest is anchored by several local burial sites, including Ebenezer Cem, Zion Cem, and Elliotts Cem, which provide clues to the families who have inhabited these necks and ridges for generations.

Waterborne geography dominates the western half, where the Honga River and Wingate Creek flow toward the Chesapeake Bay. Many family-named landmarks such as Hearns Cove, McCreadys Cove, and Johns Point suggest a long history of private landholdings and small-scale maritime commerce. The map also documents numerous distinctive landforms like Stingaree Island and Sugarloaf, which illustrate the complex topography of the lower Eastern Shore.