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MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 UNITED STATES BUREAU OF FISHERIES 
 
 UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 SURVEY OF 
 
 OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND 
 
 1906-1912 
 
 By 
 
 CHARLES YATES 
 
 REPRESENTATIVE OF UNITED STATES COAST AND 
 
 GEODETIC SURVEY ON WORK OF 
 
 MARYLAND OYSTER SURVEY 
 
 
 
 CONTENTS 
 
 
 1. 
 
 Summary 
 
 8. 
 
 Queen Annes County 
 
 2. 
 
 Anne Arundel County 
 
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 St. Marys County 
 
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 Baltimore County 
 
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 Somerset County 
 
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 Calvert County 
 
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 Talbot County 
 
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 Charles County 
 
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 Wicomico County 
 
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 Dorchester County 
 
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 Worcester County 
 
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 Kent County 
 
 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 
 U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN. Superbleodcnt 
 
 SUMMARY 
 
 OF 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 OF 
 
 MARYLAND 
 1906-1912 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 Representative ot the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 on the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1913 
 
D. OF D. 
 IfiAR tS 1914 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce, 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, May 23, 1913. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the final report of the officer de- 
 tailed from the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey as representative of that 
 service on the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey. 
 
 The report, together with its accompanying index chart, is designed to serve both 
 as a summary of and as an index to the 17 technical publications and 43 oyster charts 
 resulting from the cooperation of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, the United 
 States Bureau of Fisheries, and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey m the 
 survey of the oyster resources of Maryland. 
 
 The work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the 
 Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the 
 Shell Fish Commissioners of the State of Maryland ui making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks m the waters within the State of Maryland," approved 
 May 26, 1906, and of the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil 
 expenses of the Government for the fiscal years endmg June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 
 1910, 1911, 1912, and 1913. 
 
 Respectfully, O. H. Tittmann, 
 
 Suferintendent. 
 To Hon. William C. Redfield, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce. 
 
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CONTENTS. 
 
 Fata. 
 
 Index charts precede 1 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 Introductory statements 7 
 
 Explanation of plan o£ publication 7 
 
 Index chart aa a p:i'aphical summary 7 
 
 Relation of tlie work of the Government to the Maryland Oyster Siu-vey 8 
 
 Maryland Oyster Survey 9 
 
 History 9 
 
 Object 9 
 
 Organization 10 
 
 Methods 11 
 
 Results 11 
 
 Equipment 13 
 
 Cost 13 
 
 Chronological statement 14 
 
 Personnel 14 
 
 Conclusions 16 
 
 General statement 16 
 
 Requirements of an oyster survey 16 
 
 Suggested organization of an oyster survey 17 
 
 Cost of an oyster survey .' 18 
 
 References 19 
 
 Technical index to publications 21 
 
 Explanation 21 
 
 Natural oyster bars — • 
 
 Alphabetical index 22 
 
 Numerical index 39 
 
 Crab bottoms — 
 
 Alphabetical index 46 
 
 Numerical index 48 
 
 Clam beds — 
 
 Alphabetical index 49 
 
 Numerical index 49 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — 
 
 Alphabetical index 50 
 
 Numerical index 73 
 
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SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTERS BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 1906-1912. 
 
 INTRODUCTOEY STATEMENTS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OF PLAN OF PUBLICATION. 
 
 It often happens that the rapid progress of modern science, even when special- 
 ized by apphcation to a single class of work, is the incUrect cause of an accumulation 
 of technical publications impossible to assimilate and apply to a special case without 
 an amount of labor all out of proportion to the probable benefits to be derived. 
 And this applies with particular force to the six years' work of the Maryland Oyster 
 Survey, as evidenced by its publications consisting of a series of 17 official documents 
 and 43 large-scale charts aggregating over 2,400 printed pages and 400 square feet 
 of chart area. 
 
 For reasons similar to those just mentioned, the value of a modern technical 
 pubUcation describing a particular work is for a greater part dependent upon the 
 fidelity with which it is confined to a record of methods and results which can be 
 utiMzed in future operations of like character. And this end has been accompHshed 
 with remarkable success for the work of the Maryland Oyster Sui-vey by Dr. Caswell 
 Grave of Johns Hopkins University and a member of the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission from 1906 to 1912, in his Fourth Report of the Shell Fish Commission of 
 Maryland. {XLIII.) ' 
 
 The intent of this "Summary" is to supplement Dr. Grave's report, first, by an 
 index chart which also serves as a graphical summary; second, by a brief explanation 
 of the relation of the work of the Government to the Maryland Oyster Survey; third, 
 by a summary of the essential features of the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey ; 
 fourth, by a statement of conclusions thought to be of value for use in connection 
 with future oyster surveys; fifth, by a list of publications relating to the oyster 
 industry of Maryland; and, sixth, by a technical index to all publications of the 
 Government and the State directly resulting from the work of the Maryland Oyster 
 Survey. 
 
 INDEX CHART AS A GRA.PHICAL SUMMARY. 
 
 The best summary and index of the six years' work of the Maryland Oyster 
 Survey, and probably the most useful and interesting feature of this publication, is the 
 "Index Chart" in the folder. 
 
 The chart is self-explanatory as to details. But other considerations suggest 
 that attention be directed to the magnitude of the sheUiish resources of Maryland 
 and to the magnitude of the actual work of the survey as indicated graphically by 
 
 ' See " References," p. 19, 
 
8 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND, 
 
 the green and red tinted areas on the water, the numerous small red triangles on the 
 land, and the limits of the many large-scale charts required to represent these results 
 in a practical form for future use. 
 
 RELATION OF THE WORK OF THE GOVERNMENT TO THE MARYLAND OYSTER SURVEY. 
 
 The Maryland Oyster Survey possessed the somewhat unusual character of having 
 in its participants three separate Government bureaus and one State commission,' 
 all engaged in a common work leading to the conservation and the increase of the 
 supply of food in the form of oysters. 
 
 Jn priority of the Government's interest in the subject of oysters, it is so self- 
 evident that the United States Bureau of Fisheries comes first that this phase of the 
 subject requires no explanation. {IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, etc.)^ And the connection 
 of the work of the United States Bureau of Chemistry with the sanitary conditions 
 of the oyster industry is made equally evident by the fact that it is this Bureau which 
 administers the pure-food laws of this country. {XXXV.Y But the relation of 
 the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey to such work is not so easy to explain. 
 
 {xxxiv.y 
 
 The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey includes among its many func- 
 tions not only the supplying of the chart-making needs of navigation, but also the 
 laying of the geodetic foundation for a large part of the geographic work of our 
 country; and it naturally follows that tliis foundation part of an "oyster survey" 
 should be laid by the institution normally performing this class of work. Just as in a 
 similar sense, it is better and more economical to have the foundation of a building 
 laid by those experienced in such work, even though in the end it is the superstructure 
 erected on the foundation which is utilized and appreciated by the public. 
 
 Or stated in another way, it is only a question of the practical connection 
 between the work of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in surveying and 
 charting the waters of the coasts for the purposes of navigation, and the work of a 
 so-called "oyster survey" in surveA^ng and charting the oyster bottoms of these 
 same waters of these same coasts for the purpose of developing the oyster industry 
 of our country. 
 
 ' U. S. Bureau of Fisheries, XT. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U. S. Bureau of Chemistry, and Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 » See "References," p. 19. 
 
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MA.RYLA.ND OYSTER SURVEY. 
 
 A summary view of the history of tlie oyster industry of Maryland is graphically 
 represented by the diagram by Grave, which faces this page. {XXXVI.) * 
 
 Another summary view of the same subject is presented by the chronological 
 table of publications under the head of "References," ' which were selected and 
 arranged partly for that purpose. 
 
 The diagram and the table of publications, while being in most respects a suffi- 
 cient historical statement for the purposes of this publication, do not do justice to 
 the many whose unselfish activities for the benefit of the oyster industry of Maryland 
 have not followed the line of public work leading to a corresponding amount of printed 
 records. .\nd although these public-spirited citizens and officials are hundreds in 
 number, there stands out at the head of this line of achievement, as do Brooks (F) ' 
 and Winslow (77) ' along their respective lines, the author ^ of the Haman Oyster 
 C!ulture Law (XLIII, pp. .353-372) ■ who has most splendidly and persistently led 
 the movement which has molded the history of oyster culture in Maryland for more 
 than twenty years down to the present time. {VII.) ^ 
 
 The immediate object of the Maryland Oyster Survey, as distmguished from the 
 hopes of the ultimate benefits to be derived from that work, having been transformed 
 mto actual results, it is needless to emphasize this phase of the subject beyond refer- 
 ring to the statistical statements imder the head of "Results" and to the graphic 
 representation of these same facts on the "Index Chart." 
 
 But the ultimate object of the survey is another matter, and deals more nearly 
 with what the pioneers of the oyster-culture movement in Maryland believed, and 
 now have still more reason to believe, will be the form of the great oyster industry 
 they expect to see erected on the fotmdation which has been laid for that purpose. 
 (F77.)' 
 
 It now seems not only reasonable but probable that within the next generation 
 the citizens of Maryland will be leasing and cultivating a probable 100,000 and a pos- 
 sible 300,000 acres ^ of so-called "barren bottoms" where oysters do not now grow- 
 in commercial quantities; that the more than 200,000 acres of natural oyster bars now- 
 reserved for the use of the oystermen as a residt of the Maryland Oyster Survey will 
 be so conserved and developed that they wiU produce, as they have done before, 
 twice the amount they now yield ; that the oyster industry of Maryland will then be 
 based on an annual production of 20,000,000 bushels of oysters where now it is 
 
 > See "References," p. 19. 
 
 • B. Howard Haman, of Baltimore, Md. 
 
 » At the present date. May 23, 1913, some 36,000 acres have been applied for or leased. 
 
10 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 barely 5,000,000; and that the physical valuation of the State-owned oyster lands 
 will then be $100,000,000, where now it is not more than $20,000,000. (XXIV, 
 p. 208; XLII, pp. 35-46; XLV.y 
 
 These are the large expectations that measured, and do stiU measure, the ulti- 
 mate object of the Haman Oyster Culture Law, and which led to the building of the 
 Maryland Oyster Survey in such a manner that it wiU serve as a foundation for even 
 a greater development of the oyster industry of Maryland than was forecasted by its 
 founders. 
 
 ORGANIZATION. 
 
 The organization of the Maryland Oyster Survey has been indicated in the 
 "Introductory statements" and in the "Conclusions." It is also described in detail 
 in the publications of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission (XLIII, pp. 11-25) ' 
 and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (XLIV, pp. 19-21, 248-250). ' 
 
 In a general way it is sufficient to state that the greater bulk of the work of this 
 particular oyster survey was divided between the Maryland Shell Fish Commission ' 
 and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in accordance with the laws 
 (XLIV, pp. 243-246) ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the survey- 
 ing operations of the cooperating forces. 
 
 The work of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission included all the oyster inves- 
 tigations, the special hydrographic operations required to delimitate the various 
 shellfish bottoms, the surveying of the leased oyster lots, and all administrative 
 matters pertaining to Maryland. The work of the United States Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey included the establishmg of the surveying foundation of triangulation, 
 hj^drography and topography, the preparation and publication of the technical and 
 legal descriptions of the boundaries of the various shellfish bottoms reserved for the 
 use of the public, and the preparation and publication of all the oyster charts showing 
 the results of the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey. 
 
 Dr. H. F. Moore, the well-known scientist of the United States Bureau of 
 Fisheries and representative of that bureau on the work of the Maryland Oyster 
 Survey, has stated that "the Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser 
 in matters relating to the biological and economic sui'vey of oyster bars and the 
 methods to be employed for that purpose." To which should be added in the way of 
 explanation, that the part of the survey normally coming under the jurisdiction of 
 the United States Bureau of Fisheries was in this case carried on b}' the State under 
 the supervision of Dr. Caswell Grave, the scientific member of the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission. If it had not been for this fortunate circumstance, to again quote 
 Dr. Moore, ' ' this work would have been conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries acting 
 independently, as has been the case in certain other States than Maryland, the same 
 ends being attained at greater expense to the Government." (XLIV, p. 20.) ' 
 
 It should be stated also that the sanitary survey of the oyster-producing waters 
 of Maryland by the United States Bureau of Chemistry was not carried on with the 
 advantage of the same degree of cooperation as probably would have been the case 
 if the character of this feature of the work could have been more nearly forecasted at 
 the beginning. (XXXV.)' 
 
 ' See " References," p. 19. ' See " Personnel," p. 14. 
 
MAEYLAND OYSTER SURVEY. H 
 
 The methods employed on the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey being indi- 
 cated in outline in the "Conclusions" and also explaiiaed in detail in the publica- 
 tions of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission {XLIII, pp. 48-95) ' and the United 
 States Coast and Geodetic Survey {XLIV, pp. 248-249, 172-177, 33-36, 20-21),' 
 it is not in harmony with the plan of this publication to repeat that mformation here. 
 
 But there is one point in the methods not adequately explained elsewhere in 
 the publications of the Marjdand Oyster Survey which it is believed should be empha- 
 sized. And that point relates to the advantages of the use of geographic coordi- 
 nates in technically and legally defining boundaries of natural oyster bars and leased 
 oyster bottoms. 
 
 This method of defining property lines under water was also used in the survey 
 of the leased oyster bottoms of Delaware, and outlined in the following extract from 
 the report of that work {XLVIII, pp. 69-74) : ' 
 
 The difficulties of accurately locating and permanently defining the boundaries of a farmer's planta- 
 tion on land, even with the aid of monuments, public roade, streams of water, and other points of refer- 
 ence, are often great, judging from the disputes arising from this source. But be that as it may, there 
 can be no doubt as to the difficulties of accurately locating and permanently defining the boundaries of 
 an oysterman's plantation situated under water at a distance off shore fi-om 1 to 6 miles, as is the case 
 with the leased oyster bottoms of Delaware. (XLVIII, map.)' 
 
 There is only one point on the earth's surface at the intersection of any one parallel of latitude and 
 any one meridian of longitude, and therefore, there can be no dispute as to the meaning of such a geo- 
 graphic definition of the location of a point, even though all the original triangulation station marks 
 used in its determination, together with the chart on which its position was originally plotted, have 
 been totally destroyed. 
 
 In the case of the destruction of an original triangulation station mark, or any other point defined by 
 a geographic position, a competent geodetic engineer can reestablish its exact location by means of a new 
 system of triangulation connecting with other dbtant triangulation station marks which have not been 
 destroyed. In the case of the destruction of the chart on which the position of any such point on the 
 earth's svurface was originally plotted, this point can be replotted by its geographic position with any 
 degree of accuracy permitted by the scale of any new chart constructed for that purpose. 
 
 If there be no question at the time of the original location and legal adoption of a geographic definition 
 of the location of a point by a given latitude and longitude, there can be no technical or legal question 
 afterwards as to its exact meaning, or as to the exact redetermination of the location of this point, be it 
 either on land or water at its newly determined position, or on a new chart in its newly plotted position. 
 
 For these reasons, the method of defining the location of boundary points by latitudes and longitudes 
 (geographic positions) was adopted La the survey of the leased oyster bottoms of Delaware. This method is 
 more or less an innovation in oyster surveys which was first used in connection with the work of the Mary- 
 land Oyster Survey. It possesses so many undoubted advantages, and at the same time is so simple in 
 principle and application when once understood, that its adoption by other oyster surveys of other States- 
 than Maryland and Delaware seems probable. 
 
 The results of the Maryland Oyster Survey are presented m many forms and in 
 many places throughout the publications of that survey. 
 
 Graphically, they are represented on a large scale on the Maryland Oyster 
 Charts, Nos. 1 to 42. {LIV.Y On a medium-sized scale, they are partly shown on 
 
 » See " References," p. 19. 
 
12 SUMMAKY OF SITBVEY OF OYSTER BAKS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 the "Progress maps" in the series of the 12 county publications of Survey of Oyster 
 Bars of Maryland.' On a much snaller scale they are represented as a whole on the 
 "Index Chart" in the folder of this publication. 
 
 Statistically, the results are also described in various tables both in the publi- 
 cations of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission {XLIII, pp. 39-47, 102-103, 114-117, 
 126-127, 132, 145-149, 182-183, 189, 195-199, 206-210, 225-228, 239-241, 246, 
 321-322, 336-339)' and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey {XVIII, pp. 
 18-19; XX, p. 15; XXII, p. 16; XXVI, p. 16; XXVIII, pp. 22-23; XXX, 
 p. 14; XXXIl, p. 14: XXXIX, p. 18; XL, p. 21; XLIV, p. 25; XLVI, pp. 23, 
 180).' But as these tables are too separated for the purposes of a summary view, 
 their principle features will be given in groups of statistics arranged in accordance 
 with the class of the results it is desired to present. 
 
 STATISTICS OF RESULTS PERTAINING TO SHELLFISH BOTTOMS RESERVED FOR PUBLIC USE. 
 
 Acres. 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed, technically defined, and reserved for the use of the public 215,845 
 
 Crab bottoms siirveyed, technically defined, and reserved for the use of the public 43, 991 
 
 Clam beds surveyed, technically defined, and reserved for the use of the public 506 
 
 STATISTICS OF RESULTS PERTAINING TO OYSTER BOTTOMS SUITABLE FOR OYSTER CULTURE. 
 
 Undeveloped, but known productive oyster culture bottoms owned by the State and subject to Acres. 
 
 lease under the terms of the Haman Oyster Culture Law 100, 000 
 
 Undeveloped, but estimated as being potentially productive oyster culture bottoms owned by the 
 
 the State and subject to lease under the terms of the Haman Oyster Culture Law 200, 000 
 
 "Barren bottoms" of doubtful value for the growth of oysters, although in waters sufficiently salt 
 
 for the purpose and subject to lease under the terms of the Haman Oyster Culture Law 460, 000 
 
 STATISTICS OF RESULTS PERTAINING TO SURVEYING DATA USEFUL FOR SURVEY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN 
 
 OYSTER SURVEYS. 
 
 Triangulation stations based on the standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic 
 
 Survey 1. 112 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangulation 1, 340 
 
 Square miles of water covered by triangulation 1, 600 
 
 Square miles of land controlled by triangulation 1,200 
 
 Miles of soundings ' 3, 060 
 
 Soundings' 159, 530 
 
 Square miles of water covered by soundings' 480 
 
 Tide stations established ' 30 
 
 OTHER STATISTICS OF FIELD WORK INDICATING THE STANDARD OF THE SURVEYING OPERATIONS ON WHICH 
 
 THE RESULTS ARE BASED. 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied for examination of bottoms and other data 11, 006 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottoms with chain apparatus 3, 060 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied 1, 050 
 
 Boundary buoys located and anchored 2,964 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 1, 000 
 
 Sextant angles observed on sounding lines 62, 600 
 
 ' See " References," p. 19. 
 
 ' This part of the work was done under the immediate direction of Swepaon Earle, Hydrographic Engineer of the Maryland 
 Fh»!l Fish Commission. 
 
MARYLAND OYSTEK SURVEY. 13 
 
 STATISTICS OF OFFICE WORK INDICATING CHAKACTER OF RESULTS. 
 
 Hydrograhic positions plotted - 8, 600 
 
 Large-scale projections prepared, showing legal boundaries of shellfish bottoms 87 
 
 Greographic positions of triangulation stations computed 1, 100 
 
 Large-scale leasing charts prepared 63 
 
 Triangles computed 2, 500 
 
 Description of triangulation stations prepared for publication 1, 112 
 
 Back azimuths and distances from comers of boundaries to triangulation stations computed 10, 000 
 
 STATISTICS OF PUBLICATIONS INDICATING QUANTITY OF WORK. 
 
 Reports of Maryland Shell Fish Commission 4 
 
 Printed pages in Maryland Shell Fish Commission reports 900 
 
 Publications of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 13 
 
 Printed pages in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey publications 1, 560 
 
 Progress maps in United States Coast and Geodetic Survey publications 12 
 
 Oyster charts showing boundaries of shellfish bottoms published by United States Coast and 
 
 Geodetic Survey 48 
 
 EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the Maryland Oyster Survey is fully described 
 in the pubhcations of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission (XLIII, pp. 34-36)' 
 and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey {XVI, pp. 102-104).' 
 
 In a general way it may be stated that the equipment was ample and satisfac- 
 tory, especially in respect to the large living and office quarters on the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission houseboat Oyster {XLIII, p. 35)^ and the equipment of instruments 
 furnished by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey for both the work of the 
 Government and State. 
 
 COST. 
 
 On account of the divided administration that naturally goes along with coop- 
 erative work of several independent institutions, the problem of fixing the cost of 
 the six years' work of the Maryland Oyster Survey presents many difficulties. But 
 Dr. Grave in the "Fourth Report of the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland" 
 {XLIII, p. 33)' has placed the figure at something more than a total of $200,000 
 for all the work of both the Government and the State. 
 
 Accepting $200,000 as the cost of the Maryland Oyster Survey, the following 
 deductions will be of interest : 
 
 The total area of the tidewaters of Maryland covered by the Maryland Oyster 
 Survey, including natural oyster bars, crab bottoms, clam beds, bottoms suitable 
 for oyster culture, and all other bottoms interspaced between these shellfish areas, 
 is approximately 1,600 square miles, or 1,020,000 acres. This makes the cost of 
 surveying and charting this area approximately $125 a square mile, or 20 cents 
 an acre. 
 
 The total annual production of oysters in Maryland is now approximately 
 5,000,000 bushels, and the estimated ultimate production is 20,000,000 bushels. 
 This makes a total cost of 1 cent per bushel for the estimated ultimate annual yield 
 of the oyster industry to be operated on the surveying basis established by the 
 
 ' See " Kelerences," p. 19. 
 
14 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF Oi'STEE BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Maryland Oyster Survey, or IJ cents per bushel for the predicted 15,000,000-bushel 
 increase in annual production. 
 
 The total physical valuation of the oyster industry of Maryland is estimated 
 as being now approximately $20,000,000, and the predicted ultimate valuation has 
 been placed at $100,000,000. This makes the cost of the Maryland Oyster Survey 
 one-fifth of 1 per cent of the predicted ultimate value of the oyster industry to be 
 based on that work, or one-quarter of 1 per cent of the predicted increase in valua- 
 tion. {XLII,XLV.)' 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT. 
 
 The chronological account of the six years' work of the Maryland Oyster Survey 
 occupies many pages of both the publications of the Maryland Shell Fish Commis- 
 sion {XLIII, pp. 9-24, 37-38)' and the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 {XVI, pp. 104-105; XVIII, pp. 17-18; XX, pp. 14-15; XXII, p. 15; XXVI, 
 pp. 15-16; XXVIII, pp. 21-22; XXX, pp. 13-14; XXXII, p. 13; XXXIX, 
 pp. 17-18; XL, pp. 19-20; XLIV, pp. 23-25; XLVI, pp. 22-23).' For the pur- 
 poses of this publication it is thought that it will be sufficient to give a table of the 
 dates of the beginning jf the field work and the closing of the office work for each 
 county. The dates of the close of office work also being the dates of the fihng of 
 the certified charts and reports marking the legal opening of each county for the 
 purpose of oyster culture under the provisions of the Haman Oyster Culture Law. 
 
 County 
 
 Beginning of field 
 work 
 
 Close of office worli 
 
 and date of flltng of 
 
 certified charts and 
 
 reports 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Somerset 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 Worcester 
 
 Calvert 
 
 Charles 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 Kent 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 June 29, 1906 
 May 2, 1907 
 Aug. 27, 1907 
 Nov. 8, 1907 
 May 2, 1908 • 
 Aug. 18, 1908 
 May 2, 1908 
 Apr. 14, 1909 
 Apr. 14, 1909 
 Apr. 14, 1909 
 July 6, 1909 
 Mar. 14, 1910 
 
 June 20, 1907 
 July 1, 1908 
 Dec. 1, 1908 
 Apr. 12, 1909 
 Dec, 14, 1909 , 
 Jan. 27, 1911 
 July 6, 1911 
 Aug. 10, 1911 
 Oct. 5, 1911 
 Nov. 29, 1911 
 July 20, 1912 
 Aug. 17, 1912 
 
 PERSONNEL (1906-1912) 
 
 The following list of those directly connected vsdth the work of the Marj'land 
 Oyster Survey, either as executives or technical experts, is given for purposes of ref- 
 erence only. So much could be said that is fine and true of the character and spirit 
 of the work of many who were directly and indirectly connected with the six years' 
 operations of the Maryland Oyster Survey, and the desire to say it is so great, that 
 under the circumstances the only practical course in a summary publication of this 
 sortisto omit all such comments. {XLIV, pp. 25-26; XLIII, pp. 1 1-25; XXXIV, 
 p. 13.)' 
 
 ' See "References," p. 19. 
 
MARYLAND OYSTER SURVEY. 15 
 
 State of Maryland. 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 Commissioners. Assistant Engineers. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell (1906-1912). W. Gibson Emory (1906-1908). 
 
 Caswell Grave (1906-1912). Ernest Reppenhagbn (1907-1909). 
 
 Benjamin K. Green (1906-1912). T, H. Grave (1907-1911). 
 
 ^, . , ^ . H. A. Marston (1908-1910). 
 
 Chuf Engineer. g g ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ 
 
 Swepson Earle (1906-1912). Hugh Mitchell (1909-1912). 
 
 U. S. Department of Commerce. 
 
 U. 8. B0REAU of fisheries. 
 
 Representative of Bureau, 
 H. F. Moore (1906-1912). 
 
 U. S. coast and GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 Representative of Survey . Draftsmen. 
 
 C. C. Yates (1906-1912). John D. Torrey (1906-1911). 
 
 . . „ . G. C. Moore (1906-1911). 
 
 Assutant Engineers. ^ j^ ^^^^ (1911-1912). 
 
 Frank W. Seth (1906-1912), T. J. Stockton (1911). 
 
 E. A. BoRST (1906, 1907, 1909). George W. Myers (1911). 
 N. L. Akbuckle (1906-1910). . , ^ ^, , 
 
 Paul C. Whitney (1907). "^P*""' -^'""•^''"i' ^'"■*- 
 
 J. J. Phelan (1907-1910). David M. Hildreth. 
 
 Templeton Van de Boqert C. R. Thompson. 
 
 (1911, 1912). Robert F. Storm. 
 
 T. H. Grave (1911). J. C. Mulpord. 
 
CONCLUSIONS. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT. 
 
 The Maryland Oyster Survey is probably the most extensive and complete work 
 of its kind. And for that reason many of the conclusions resulting from experience 
 gained in that work might be of public uiterest. But in harmony with the plan 
 of this publication only those will be given which are thought to be of special value 
 for use in connection with the consideration of future surveys of similar character. 
 
 The primary object of an oyster survey from a national point of view is to 
 conserve and increase the national supply of food. And before this can be done 
 intelligently and economically it is evident that an inventory (or a survey as it is 
 more commonly called) of the oyster resources under investigation must be made and 
 recorded on charts and in other forms. (XXIII, LIV.Y 
 
 As distinguished from a national point of view, the object of an oyster survey 
 of a particular State or locality naturally partakes more of the character of a desire 
 to develop the wealth of that State or locality by increasing its oyster industries or 
 by revenues obtained from the leasing of the land underneath its oyster-producing 
 waters. And like the Government, it is evident that a State can not accomphsh 
 these objects intelligently and economically without first having a sui-vey made of its 
 oyster resources. {XLIII, XLVIII.Y 
 
 Considered from both these points of view, the cooperation of the General 
 Government with a State goverimient appears to be not only a legitimate and an 
 economical arrangement, but also the best method of conducting an oyster sui-vey. 
 
 REQUIREMENTS OF AN OYSTER SURVEY. 
 
 From the G&vernment standpoint, the chief requirements of an oyster survey 
 appear to be: 
 
 First. The representation on charts of the bottoms of the oyster-producing 
 waters in such a manner as to show not only the limits of the natural growth of 
 oysters as to locality and quantity, but also such other related information about 
 these areas and the contiguous bottoms as will best indicate their value for the 
 purpose of oyster culture. {X XIII, XLIX, LIV.Y 
 
 Second. A more detail description of the oyster bottoms than can be shown by 
 symbols on the charts, and such other information as to the saltness of the water, the 
 quantity and quality of the oyster food in the water, currents, tides, surrounding 
 sanitary conditions, character of bottom, etc., as affect the growth and value of 
 oysters. {X, XXXV, XLI, XLIX.Y 
 
 Third. The carrying on of the oyster survey in such a manner that whenever it 
 is economical to do so the results of certain parts of the surveying operations made 
 necessary by the requirements of the oyster survey can be utilized as a geographic 
 
 1 See " References," p. 19. 
 
CONCLUSIONS. 17 
 
 fouudatiou for cliart-rnaking surveys, mapping of the adjacent land regions, river and 
 harbor improvements, etc. {XXXIV; XLIV, pp. 36-171; XLVIII, pp. 59-68.)' 
 
 From the State or local standpoint the desirable requirements of an oyster 
 survey, in addition to those just stated, appear to be: 
 
 First. The well-defined representation on published charts, in a more or less 
 arbitrary form, of the so-called "natural oyster bars" which are to be reserved for 
 the use of the public by reason of ancient customs, pubUc sentiment, or the laws 
 of the State in which they are located. {LIV.y And a similar well-defined repre- 
 sentation on published charts of the boundaries of the bottoms leased from the State 
 by private individuals for the purpose of oyster culture. (XLVIII, map.)' 
 
 Second. A more detail, technical, and legal description of the boundaries of these' 
 public natural oyster bars (XLIV, pp. 172-242)' and private leased oyster bottoms 
 (XLVIII, pp. 69-108)' than can be secured by their representation on the charts, 
 in order that the State can furnish an easily defined and incontestible title to those 
 oyster bottoms it may desire to lease for the purposes of revenue or for the encour- 
 agement of oyster culture. 
 
 Third. The representation of the information obtained b}^ the oyster survey in 
 such a manner, both on charts and in publications, as will best combat the obstacles 
 due to ignorance, prejudice, and politics, which are always to be found, to a greater 
 or less extent, in every locality where oyster culture is in progress or being contem- 
 plated. (VII, XXIX, XXXIV, XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXVIII, XLI, XLII, 
 
 XLV, Liii.y 
 
 SUGGESTED ORGANIZATION OF AN OYSTER SUHVET. 
 
 A complete oyster survey includes a part of the normal scientific operations of 
 tlu'ee separate bureaus ^ of the General Government, and for that reason, as has 
 been previously indicated, an ideal survey of the oyster resources of any one State 
 would involve the cooperation of these three Government bureaus with a State 
 commission especially created for that purpose. (XXXIV.)^ 
 
 Arranged in the order of actual operations, and without reference to priority or 
 magnitude of the interests involved, the distribution of the work of the suggested 
 cooperative oyster survey would be as follows : 
 
 United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. — The establishment of a surveying 
 foundation of triangulation, topography, and hydrography. 
 
 United States Bureau of Fisheries. — The delimitation of the boundaries of the 
 various classes of 03'ster bottoms and other scientific operations pertaining par- 
 ticularly to oysters. 
 
 United States Bureau of Chemistry. — The sanitary survey of the oyster-producing 
 waters. 
 
 State Oyster Survey Commission. — The marking, defining, and charting of the 
 boundaries of both public and leased oyster bottoms, and the consideration of matters 
 relating to the economic development of the oyster industry to be based on the 
 results of the oyster survey. 
 
 ' See " References," p. 19. » Bureau of Fisheries, Coast and Geodetic Survey, and Bureau of Chemistry. 
 
 95112— 13— —2 
 
18 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 COST OF AN OYSTER SURVEY. 
 
 There is no one thing more important to either the layman or the engineer than 
 to be able to make some sort of an estimate of the final cost of any engineering work 
 being considered. And while the cost of any such work as the survey of the vast 
 oyster resources of Maryland is information which should be recorded, it is of value 
 chiefly for the means it furnishes for estimating the cost of future engineering works 
 of similar character. 
 
 Adopting the figures of Dr. Caswell Grave/ the cost of a new oyster survey 
 based on results obtained by the IMaryland Oyster Survey would be approxunately 
 20 cents an acre for the entke area to be covered without reference to the various 
 bottoms as finally classified. The legitmiate share of the State's expenses being 
 estimated at 11 cents and those of the Government at 9 cents an acre. 
 
 In considering the cost of an oyster survey, it should not be forgotten that the 
 benefit to be derived by the Government from such operations would be not only in 
 the form of an increase in the food supply of the country, but also in the form of a 
 surveying foundation suitable for other chart and map making operations, river and 
 harbor improvements, and so forth. 
 
 In further explanation it should be stated that all the uncertain elements of 
 weather, season, character of the topograph}', refinement of results demanded, 
 urgency for completion of work, and so forth, which make it so difiicult to estimate 
 the cost of a geographic survey on land, are further magnified in an oyster survey. 
 Not only by waves produced by winds that would not deter work on land, but also 
 by social and political conditions which are usually associated with such work. 
 
 It is also weU to state in the way of warnmg that the preceding cost data when 
 used as a basis for estimating the cost of oyster surveys in other States than Maryland 
 may give only an approxunately correct estimate under certam conditions. That 
 for large open bodies of water, it might give an overestimate for good weather and 
 an underestimate for bad weather, while for small bodies of water with complicated 
 shore line and numerous small scattered oyster areas, it would probably furnish an 
 underestimate because of the increased detail of the work in proportion to the total 
 area of the survey. 
 
 > See p. 13. 
 
KEFERENCES. 
 
 Note.— This list of publications was prepared solely for the purpose of furnishing such references as best suit the plan of this 
 publication, and it should not be considered as being complete in any other sense. 
 
 Reference 
 number. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Title. 
 
 Author or editor. 
 
 Publisher. • 
 
 Pages, etc. 
 
 I 
 
 1880 
 
 Report of the Commissioners of Fish- 
 eries of Maryland. 
 
 T. B. Ferguson, Thos. 
 Hughlett, Wm. K. 
 Brooks, Francis 
 Winslow. 
 
 Commission of Fish- 
 eries of Maryland. 
 
 347; illus. 
 
 II 
 
 1881 
 
 Report on the oyster beds of the James 
 River, \^a., and of Tangier and 
 I'ocomoke Sounds, Md. and Va. 
 
 Francis Winslow 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 87; maps; illus. 
 
 in 
 
 1881 
 
 Report of Commissioner of Fisheries 
 of Maryland. 
 
 T. B. Ferguson, John 
 A. Ryder, Francis 
 Winslow. 
 
 Commission of Fish- 
 eries of Maryland. 
 
 158; illus. 
 
 IV 
 
 1881 
 
 
 Ernest Ingersol 
 
 Wm. K. Brooks 
 
 
 
 V 
 
 1884 
 
 The development and protection of 
 the oyster in Maryland. 
 
 Johns Hokpins Uni- 
 versity. 
 
 193; maps; illus. 
 
 VI 
 
 1S91 
 1893 
 
 
 do 
 
 do. 
 
 
 VII 
 
 
 B. Howard Haman... 
 
 Maryland Road 
 League. 
 
 
 
 
 
 vm 
 
 1893 
 
 Oyster records. Distances and bear- 
 ings of numbered corners of public 
 grounds, etc., of the Slate of Virginia. 
 
 J. D. Baylor 
 
 Virginia Fish Com- 
 mission. 
 
 Pamphlet for each 
 county. 
 
 IX 
 
 18U5 
 
 The oyster industry of Maryland 
 
 Charles H. Stevenson. 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 110; iUus. 
 
 X 
 
 1897 
 
 Oysters and methods of oyster culture 
 with notes on clam culture. 
 
 H. F. Moore 
 
 do 
 
 78; illus. 
 
 
 
 
 
 XI 
 
 1899 
 1904 
 
 Report on the oyster beds of Louisiana 
 
 Investigations for the promotion of the 
 oyster industry of North Carolina. 
 
 do 
 
 do 
 
 
 xn 
 
 
 do 
 
 95; map; illus. 
 
 
 
 
 XIII 
 
 1905 
 
 The crab industry of Maryland 
 
 Wmthrop A. Roberts. 
 
 do 
 
 18. 
 
 XIV 
 
 1907 
 
 First report of the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission of Maryland. 
 
 Caswell Grave 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 231; illus. • 
 
 XV 
 
 1907 
 
 Survey of oyster bottoms in Matagorda 
 Bay, Tex. 
 
 H. F. Moore 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 86; map; illus. 
 
 XVI 
 
 1907 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Anne Arundel 
 County, Md. 
 
 C.C.Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 106; map. 
 
 XVII 
 
 1908 
 
 Fisheries of the United States 
 
 Bureau of Census 
 
 Bureau of Census 
 
 324. 
 
 XVIII 
 
 1908 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Somerset Coun- 
 ty, Md. 
 
 C.C. Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 118; map. 
 
 
 
 XIX 
 
 1909 
 
 Second report of the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission of Maryland. 
 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 
 
 
 
 XX 
 
 1909 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Wicomico 
 County, Md. 
 
 C.C.Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 54; map. 
 
 XXI 
 
 1909 
 
 
 
 Conservation Commis- 
 sion of Maryland. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 XXII 
 
 1909 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Worcester 
 County, Md. 
 
 C.C. Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Siu-vey. 
 
 67; map. 
 
 
 
 XXIII 
 
 1910 
 
 Condition and extent of the oyster 
 beds of James River, Va. 
 
 H. F. Moore 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 83; map. 
 
 XXIV 
 
 1910 
 
 
 James L. Kellogg 
 
 H. F. Moore, T. E. B. 
 Pope. 
 
 Henry Holt & Co 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 361; illus. 
 54. 
 
 XXV 
 
 1910 
 
 Oyster-culture experunents and in- 
 vestigations in Louisiana. 
 
 XXVI 
 
 1910 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Calvert County, 
 
 C.C.Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 94; map. 
 
 
 
 XXVII 
 
 1911 
 
 Condition and extent of the natural 
 oyster beds of Delaware. 
 
 11. F. Moore 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 29; map. 
 
 
 
20 
 
 SUMMAKY OF SURVEY OF OY'STEK BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 References — Continued. 
 
 Reference 
 number. 
 
 Date. 
 
 Title. 
 
 Author or editor. 
 
 Publisher. 
 
 Pages, etc. 
 
 XXVIII 
 XXIX 
 XXX 
 XXXI 
 
 xxxn 
 
 xxxni 
 
 XXXIV 
 XXXV 
 XXXVI 
 
 1911 
 1911 
 1911 
 1911 
 1911 
 1911 
 
 1911 
 
 1911 
 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 
 1912 
 1912 
 1912 
 
 1912 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 
 1913 
 
 1913 
 1913 
 1913 
 
 1906 
 to 
 1913 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, St. Marys 
 County, Md. 
 
 Proposed amendments to the Haman 
 Oyster Culture Law. 
 
 Survey of oj'ster bars, Charles County, 
 Md. 
 
 Third report of the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission of Maryland. 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Baltimore 
 County, Md. 
 
 Report of proceedings of the third an- 
 nual Convention of the National 
 Association of SheUflsh Commis- 
 sioners. 
 
 The relation of the work of the U. S. 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to State 
 Oyster Surveys. 
 
 Shellfish contamination from sewage- 
 polluted waters and from other 
 sources. 
 
 History of oyster production in Mary- 
 land, 1810-1912. 
 
 Analysis of the Campbell Oyster Bill . . 
 
 What the crab industry is worth to 
 Maryland. 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Kent County, 
 Md. 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Queen Annes 
 County, Md. 
 
 A manual of oyster culture of Mary- 
 land. 
 
 Discussion of the Campbell Oyster 
 Culture Bill as amended by the 
 Price Oyster Plan providing for con- 
 servation of natural oyster bars 
 along with oyster culture on barren 
 bottoms. 
 
 Fourth report of the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission of Maryland. 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Talbot County, 
 Md. 
 
 Notes on the history of the oyster in 
 Maryland and the physical valua- 
 tion of her oyster properties. 
 
 Survey of oyster bars, Dorchester 
 County, Md. 
 
 Fish and oyster law of the State of 
 Maryland. 
 
 Report of Delaware Oyster Survey 
 Commission 1909-1912. 
 
 Condition and extent of the natural 
 oyster beds and barren bottoms of 
 Mississippi Sound, Ala. 
 
 Condition and extent of the natural 
 oyster beds and barren bottoms of 
 Mississippi, east of Biloxi. 
 
 Oyster industry of Maryland and Vir- 
 ginia, 1912. 
 
 Fifth report of the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission of Maryland. 
 
 Oysters; The World's most valuable 
 water crop. (National Geographic 
 Magazine, March, 1913.) 
 
 Maryland Oyster Charts showing re- 
 sult of survey by Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission, U. S. Bureau of 
 Fisheries, and U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey Charts Nos. 1 to 42 and 
 Index Chart. 
 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 National Association 
 of SheUflsh Com- 
 sioners. 
 
 203; map. 
 16. 
 
 62; map. 
 133; illus. 
 42; map. 
 98; illus. 
 
 13 
 
 Maryland SheU Fish 
 
 Commission. 
 C.C.Yates 
 
 Caswell Grave 
 
 C. C. Yates 
 
 SwepsonEarle 
 
 C C Yates 
 
 George Whitfield 
 Stiles, Jr. 
 
 U.S. Bureau of Chem- 
 istry. 
 
 53; illus. 
 
 C. C. Yates 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 23. 
 
 
 
 7. 
 
 XXXIX 
 
 C. C. Yates 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 do 
 
 
 XL 
 
 do 
 
 176; map. 
 
 
 
 
 
 C. C.Yates 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 do 
 
 S3. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 State Fishery Force. . . 
 
 Delaware Oyster Sur- 
 vey Commission. 
 
 U.S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 
 do 
 
 
 XLV 
 
 
 11; map. 
 
 XLVI 
 
 C C Yates 
 
 180; map. 
 154. 
 
 108; map. 
 61; map. 
 
 41 illus. 
 
 XLVII 
 XLVIII 
 
 V. Calvin Trice 
 
 
 
 L 
 
 do 
 
 LI 
 
 U. S. Bureau of Fish- 
 eries. 
 William H. Maltbie... 
 
 Hugh M. Smith 
 
 do 
 
 
 LII 
 LIII 
 
 LIV 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish 
 
 Commission. 
 National Geographic 
 
 Society. 
 
 U. S. Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 tistics. 
 12. 
 
 26; illus. 
 
 
 
 1:20,000, each 30 
 by 40 inches. 
 
TECHNICAL INDEX TO PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The technical index to the pubhcations of the Maryland Oyster Survey is divided 
 into four sections of two parts each under the heads of "Natural oyster bars," "Crab 
 bottoms," "Clam beds" and "Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey tri- 
 angulation stations)." 
 
 The first part of each section is an "Alphabetical index," which gives for each 
 natural oyster bar, crab bottom, clam bed, or triangulation station, as the case 
 may be — 
 
 1. The serial number of the Maryland oyster chart on which it is shown. 
 
 2. The approximate geographic location in latitude and longitude. 
 
 3. The county in which it is located. 
 
 4. The "County index number" by which it is indicated on the "Index chart." ' 
 
 5. The page number of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey county 
 publication of "Survey of oyster bars" on wliich it is technically described as to 
 boundaries and locations. 
 
 6. The page number of the Fourth Report of the Shell Fish Commission, on 
 which are described its characteristics pertaining particularly to oysters. 
 
 The second part of each section is a "Numerical index" arranged in a separate 
 division for each county within which "Natural oyster bars," "Crab bottoms," 
 "Clam beds," or "Triangulation stations" are located, and gives only the names of 
 the bars, bottoms, beds, or stations, as the case may be, corresponding to the 
 "County index number" of these same objects as shown on the "Index chart." 
 
 The "County index numbers" are arranged in numerical order on the "Index 
 chart," commencing with No. 1 for each county, and in using an index number 
 obtained from the "Index chart" it should be coupled with the name of the county 
 in which it is located. The names of the different counties are given in large red 
 letters on the "Index chart" and their boundaries are shown by red dash and dot 
 lines. 
 
 * See chart in folder of this publication. 
 
NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note. — See Numerical Index for names of natural oyster tars corresponding to numters on Index Chart. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic | 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County , 
 index 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 nd Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary 
 land Shell 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Jyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located. 
 
 by which 
 
 indicated 
 
 on Index 
 
 Chart 
 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission oo 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 ai-teristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Abell 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 95 
 
 184 
 
 148 
 
 Aberdeen 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 56 
 
 54 
 
 115 
 
 Aisquith Creek 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 30 
 
 42 
 
 115 
 
 Aldridges Discovery 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 30 
 
 182 
 
 209 
 
 Almshouse 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 60 
 
 53 
 
 115 
 
 Along Shore 
 
 37,38 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 54 
 
 131 
 
 196 
 
 Applegarth 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 86 
 
 147 
 
 198 
 
 Arnold Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 31 
 
 44 
 
 115 
 
 Ash Craft 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 19 
 
 187 
 
 209 
 
 Bachelor Point 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 U 
 
 Talbot 
 
 92 
 
 220 
 
 206 
 
 Back of Island 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Calvert 
 
 23 
 
 78 
 
 126 
 
 Back Shore 
 
 34, 35, 37 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 112 
 
 220 
 
 210 
 
 Bailey 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 52 
 
 117 
 
 240 
 
 Bakers Cove 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 104 
 
 226 
 
 207 
 
 Bald Eagle (Little 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 34 
 
 129 
 
 196 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bald Eagle (East- 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 62 
 
 156 
 
 226 
 
 ern Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bamings Cove 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 101 
 
 225 
 
 207 
 
 Barn Gates 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 24 
 
 77 
 
 126 
 
 Barn Point 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 48 
 
 137 
 
 197 
 
 Barnett 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 16 
 
 234 
 
 209 
 
 Barren Neck 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 82 
 
 58 
 
 116 
 
 Batts Neck 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 43 
 
 137 
 
 227 
 
 Baxters Hollow 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 85 
 
 161 
 
 225 
 
 Bay Bush Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 37 
 
 111 
 
 239 
 
 Bay Hundred 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 40 
 
 194 
 
 210 
 
 Bay Shore 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 88 
 
 63 
 
 117 
 
 Bazzles Hill 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 17 
 
 233 
 
 209 
 
 Beacons 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 118 
 
 236 
 
 210 
 
 Bean Shoal 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 118 
 
 159 
 
 195 
 
 Beard Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Aiundel 
 
 58 
 
 54 
 
 115 
 
 Beef Creek 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 18 
 
 Worcester 
 
 13 
 
 53 
 
 246 
 
 Bell Buoy 
 
 41,42 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 82 
 
 150 
 
 198 
 
 Belts 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 35 
 
 110 
 
 239 
 
 Benoni 
 
 34,37 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 90 
 
 219 
 
 210 
 
 Bibby 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 65 
 
 151 
 
 226 
 
 Big Anneniessex 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 .50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 23 
 
 73 
 
 182 
 
 Big Bay Point 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 21 
 
 56 
 
 246 
 
 Big Hill 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 12 
 
 46 
 
 189 
 
 Big Island 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 34 
 
 44 
 
 115 
 
 Biscoe 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 56 
 
 165 
 
 146 
 
 Black 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 10 
 
 29 
 
 114 
 
 22 
 
NATUEAL OYSTER BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 23 
 
 
 
 Appro-ximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 
 by which 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Black Buoy (Ches- 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 33 
 
 109 
 
 239 
 
 ter River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Black Walnut (Bre- 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 82 
 
 177 
 
 147 
 
 tons Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Black Walnut (Big 
 
 33, 36, 37 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 45 
 
 197 
 
 210 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Blakistone 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 48 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 114 
 
 191 
 
 148 
 
 Bloodsworth 
 
 40,41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 84 
 
 149 
 
 198 
 
 Blue Sow 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 91 
 
 178 
 
 147 
 
 Bluff Point (Ches- 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 38 
 
 111 
 
 239 
 
 ter River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bluff Point (Wi- 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 113 
 
 191 
 
 148 
 
 comico River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bluff Woods 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 7G 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 100 
 
 183 
 
 148 
 
 Blunt 
 
 30 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Amies 
 
 22 
 
 120 
 
 227 
 
 Boat House 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 45 
 
 114 
 
 240 
 
 Bob Wise 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 15 
 
 139 
 
 145 
 
 Bodkin Island 
 
 31,32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 55 
 
 146 
 
 227 
 
 Bodkin Point North 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 1 
 
 26 
 
 117 
 
 Bodkin Point South 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 2 
 
 27 
 
 117 
 
 Bodkin Shoals 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 35 
 
 132 
 
 226 
 
 Bolingbroke Sand 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Talbot 
 
 124 
 
 239 
 
 206 
 
 Bolston Bank 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 61 
 
 116 
 
 Booker Wharf 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 2 
 
 129 
 
 227 
 
 Boundary 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 78 
 
 161 
 
 199 
 
 Bozman Neck 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 26 
 
 183 
 
 209 
 
 Bramleigh Creek 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 117 
 
 189 
 
 149 
 
 Brannock 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 27 
 
 120 
 
 199 
 
 Bretons Bay 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 90 
 
 178 
 
 147 
 
 Brewer (Severn 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 36 
 
 43 
 
 115 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Brewer (South 
 
 River) 
 Brice Fence 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 61 
 
 52 
 
 115 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 79 
 
 60 
 
 116 
 
 Brick House 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 31 
 
 130 
 
 228 
 
 Brick House Hill 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 36 
 
 133 
 
 226 
 
 Bridge 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 57 
 
 138 
 
 197 
 
 British Harbour 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Talbot 
 
 128 
 
 241 
 
 206 
 
 Broad Creek 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 30 
 
 116 
 
 228 
 
 Broad Creek Mid- 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 80 
 
 210 
 
 207 
 
 dle ground 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Broad Neck (Cal- 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 37 
 
 71 
 
 126 
 
 vert Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Broad Neck (St. 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 3 
 
 134 
 
 145 
 
 Marys Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Brooks Shallows 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 1 
 
 133 
 
 145 
 
 Broome Island 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 24 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Calvert 
 
 30 
 
 74 
 
 126 
 
 Brown 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 69 
 
 208 
 
 207 
 
 Bruffs Island 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 6 
 
 190 
 
 209 
 
 Brumell 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 45 
 
 135 
 
 197 
 
 Brushy Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 212 
 
 208 
 
 Bryan (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 87 
 
 162 
 
 225 
 
 Bryan (St. Marya 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 54 
 
 166 
 
 146 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Buce 
 
 Buckhoi'u 
 
 Bugby 
 
 Bullock 
 
 Bullock Island 
 
 Bungay 
 
 Bunker Hill 
 
 Buoy 
 
 Buoy Rock 
 
 Butler 
 
 Butterpot 
 
 Buzzard Island 
 
 Cabin Creek (Chop- 
 tank River) 
 
 Cabin Creek (Pros- 
 pect Bay) 
 
 Cabin Creek En- 
 trance 
 
 Camden Point 
 
 Canoe Creek 
 
 Captain Point 
 
 Carpenter Island 
 
 Carpenters Yard 
 
 Carroll Muds (Cal- 
 vert Co. ) 
 
 Carroll Muds (St. 
 Marys Co.) 
 
 Carthagena Creek 
 
 Carvel 
 
 Cason 
 
 Castle Haven 
 
 Castle Haven Creek 
 
 Cators 
 
 Cedar Island 
 
 Cedar Point (West 
 River) 
 
 Cedar Point (St. 
 George River) 
 
 Cedar Point (Broad 
 Creek) 
 
 Cedar Point Hollow 
 
 Cedar Shoal 
 
 Chad wick 
 
 Chain Shoal 
 
 Chancellor Point 
 
 Change 
 
 Chapel Point 
 
 Chaptico Lumps 
 
 Charleston Creek 
 
 Chase 
 
 Cherry (Rhode 
 River) 
 
 Cherry (St. Marys 
 River) 
 
 3 
 
 32 
 32 
 26 
 26 
 41 
 31 
 
 5 
 29,30 
 22 
 37 
 19 
 35 
 
 32 
 
 35 
 
 34 
 25 
 19 
 30 
 26 
 20 
 
 20 
 
 24 
 
 29 
 
 37 
 
 35,37 
 
 35 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 31 
 
 3 
 
 24 
 
 34 
 
 20,21 
 
 11 
 
 24 
 
 7 
 
 35 
 
 33 
 
 25 
 
 26 
 
 26 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 24 
 
 38 53 
 
 38 58 
 
 38 53 
 
 38 15 
 
 38 15 
 
 38 17 
 
 38 53 
 
 38 13 
 
 39 00 
 38 06 
 38 32 
 38 29 
 38 38 
 
 38 56 
 
 38 38 
 
 38 44 
 
 38 15 
 
 38 23 
 
 39 01 
 38 30 
 38 19 
 
 38 19 
 
 38 09 
 
 39 00 
 38 32 
 38 38 
 38 37 
 38 30 
 38 55 
 38 51 
 
 38 09 
 
 38 44 
 
 38 16 
 
 38 18 
 
 38 10 
 
 38 07 
 
 38 35 
 
 38 43 
 
 38 16 
 
 38 20 
 
 38 17 
 
 39 01 
 38 53 
 
 38 07 
 
 Longitude 
 
 76 32 
 
 76 15 
 
 76 13 
 
 76 49 
 
 76 48 
 
 76 01 
 
 76 20 
 
 75 53 
 
 76 14 
 76 20 
 76 14 
 76 40 
 
 75 59 
 
 76 13 
 
 75 58 
 
 76 07 
 76 44 
 76 32 
 76 11 
 76 40 
 76 25 
 
 76 25 
 
 76 28 
 
 76 17 
 
 76 15 
 
 76 12 
 
 76 10 
 
 76 19 
 
 76 17 
 
 76 31 
 
 76 30 
 
 76 14 
 
 76 23 
 
 75 54 
 
 76 31 
 
 75 58 
 
 76 01 
 76 18 
 76 42 
 76 51 
 76 50 
 76 31 
 76 31 
 
 76 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 Queen Annes 
 Queen Annes 
 St. Marys 
 St. Marys 
 Dorchester 
 Queen Annes 
 Somerset 
 Kent 
 St. Marys 
 Dorchester 
 Calvert 
 Dorchester 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Talbot 
 St. Marys 
 St. Marys 
 Queen Annes 
 Charles 
 Calvert 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 St. Marys 
 Queen Annes 
 Dorchester 
 Dorchester 
 Dorchester 
 Dorchester 
 Queen Annes 
 Anne Arimdel 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Somerset 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Charles 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Page of 
 U.S. Coast 
 and Geodetic 
 
 coxmtj' 
 pubhcation 
 of Survey of 
 Oyster Bars 
 
 on which 
 boundaries 
 are defined 
 
 73 
 70 
 77 
 110 
 109 
 110 
 37 
 3 
 30 
 32 
 41 
 39 
 3 
 
 110 
 
 101 
 
 9 
 
 20 
 
 3 
 
 15 
 
 62 
 147 
 158 
 193 
 193 
 155 
 133 
 
 62 
 108 
 148 
 133 
 
 70 
 112 
 
 229 
 182 
 136 
 121 
 54 
 82 
 
 142 
 
 157 
 118 
 132 
 118 
 117 
 124 
 144 
 58 
 
 25 
 
 144 
 
 6 
 
 44 
 
 79 
 
 173 
 
 11 
 
 67 
 
 127 
 
 240 
 
 51 
 
 200 
 
 94 
 
 182 
 
 121 
 
 187 
 
 11 
 
 50 
 
 28 
 
 41 
 
 72 
 
 60 
 
 Page of 
 Fourth Ee- 
 port of Mary- 
 land SheU 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 described 
 
 116 
 226 
 . 226 
 148 
 148 
 195 
 226 
 183 
 239 
 149 
 196 
 127 
 197 
 
 226 
 
 197 
 
 207 
 148 
 145 
 227 
 132 
 126-127 
 
 145-149 
 
 146 
 227 
 196 
 199 
 199 
 196 
 227 
 116 
 
 207 
 
 149 
 189 
 147 
 183 
 206 
 208 
 148 
 149 
 132 
 114 
 115 
 
NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 25 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in wtiich 
 located 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 county 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 071 which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Cherry Island 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 44 
 
 136 
 
 197 
 
 Cherry Tree (Pa- 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 21 
 
 79 
 
 126 
 
 tuxent River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cherry Tree (Nan- 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 8 
 
 44 
 
 189 
 
 ticoke River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chester River Mid- 
 
 dleground 
 Cheston Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 39 
 
 112 
 
 239 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 80 
 
 59 
 
 116 
 
 Chicken Cock 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 41 
 
 153 
 
 146 
 
 Chinese Muds (Cal- 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Calvert 
 
 13 
 
 83 
 
 127 
 
 vert Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chinese Muds (St. 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 24 
 
 143 
 
 149 
 
 Marys Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chinks Point 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 44 
 
 35 
 
 115 
 
 Chlora Point 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 117 
 
 235 
 
 210 
 
 Choptank Lumps 
 
 34,37 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 89 
 
 218 
 
 210 
 
 Church Creek 
 
 8 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Somerset 
 
 37 
 
 74 
 
 183 
 
 Church Hill 
 
 33,34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 48 
 
 198 
 
 210 
 
 Clay Bank 
 
 33,36 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Talbot 
 
 43 
 
 196 
 
 210 
 
 Clay Island 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 112 
 
 153 
 
 195 
 
 Clem Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 37 
 
 42 
 
 115 
 
 Cliff 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 56 
 
 118 
 
 239 
 
 Coad 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 63 
 
 156 
 
 146 
 
 Coal Lump 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 3 
 
 96 
 
 241 
 
 Cobb Point 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 15 
 
 52 
 
 132 
 
 Coffee 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 80 
 
 158 
 
 226 
 
 Cohouck 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 122 
 
 187 
 
 149 
 
 Collins Flats 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 85 
 
 57 
 
 116 
 
 Commander 
 
 3,5 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 14 
 
 116 
 
 199 
 
 Commegys Bight 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Kent 
 
 57 
 
 119 
 
 239 
 
 Cook Point 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 22 
 
 118 
 
 199 
 
 Cooper Creek 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 59 
 
 161 
 
 146 
 
 Coopers Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 74 
 
 211 
 
 208 
 
 Coppage 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 60 
 
 161 
 
 146 
 
 Cormal 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 17 
 
 69 
 
 182 
 
 Corners Wharf 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 19 
 
 129 
 
 199 
 
 Cove Point Bight 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Calvert 
 
 9 
 
 85 
 
 127 
 
 Cow Island 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 33 
 
 128 
 
 196 
 
 Cox 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 15 
 
 235 
 
 209 
 
 Cox Neck 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 56 
 
 145 
 
 227 
 
 Crab Alley Lumps 
 
 31,32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 59 
 
 144 
 
 227 
 
 Crab Point 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 89 
 
 147 
 
 198 
 
 Creces Cove 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 23 
 
 37 
 
 114 
 
 Curtis 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 86 
 
 57 
 
 117 
 
 Daddie Dare 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 5 
 
 66 
 
 127 
 
 Dark Point 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 94 
 
 144 
 
 198 
 
 Davis Creek 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 47 
 
 115 
 
 240 
 
 Dawson 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 66 
 
 206 
 
 210 
 
 Deep Landing Hole 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 11 
 
 101 
 
 241 
 
 Deep Neck 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 70 
 
 209 
 
 207 
 
 Deep Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 
 59 
 
 119 
 
 239 
 
 Deep Point Mud 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 21 
 
 142 
 
 145 
 
 Deep Shoal 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Kent 
 
 2 
 
 95 
 
 241 
 
 Deep Water 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 23 
 
 57 
 
 246 
 
26 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic | 
 
 1 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 C ounty 
 index 
 
 md Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyste'r Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 by which 
 
 publication 
 of tkirvey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude j 
 
 Longitude | 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on wliich 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Deep Water Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 / 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 20 
 
 186 
 
 209 
 
 Diamond (Chesa- 
 peake Bay) 
 Diamond (Chinco- 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 25 
 
 120 
 
 199 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 12 
 
 54 
 
 246 
 
 teague Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dickinson 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Talbot 
 
 121 
 
 238 
 
 210 
 
 Dividing 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 96 
 
 166 
 
 225 
 
 Dixon 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 5 
 
 112 
 
 197 
 
 Dominion 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 66 
 
 151 
 
 226 
 
 Double Mills 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 108 
 
 228 
 
 207 
 
 Dredge Rock 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 26 
 
 106 
 
 239 
 
 Drum 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 19 
 
 56 
 
 246 
 
 Drum Point (Chop- 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 1 
 
 111 
 
 197 
 
 tank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Drum Point (Lang- 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 46 
 
 114 
 
 240 
 
 ford Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Drum Point (Wye 
 
 River) 
 Drum Point (Mano- 
 
 kin River) 
 Drum Point (Broad 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 89 
 
 163 
 
 225 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 19 
 
 71 
 
 182 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 82 
 
 214 
 
 207 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Duck Island 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 111 
 
 155 
 
 195 
 
 Dukehart Channel 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 45 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 104 
 
 179 
 
 147 
 
 Dunbar 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 37 
 
 152 
 
 145 
 
 Dupont 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 26 
 
 120 
 
 199 
 
 Durdin 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 34 
 
 109 
 
 239 
 
 Dutchman 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 70 
 
 56 
 
 117 
 
 Dutchman Hollow 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 71 
 
 59 
 
 115 
 
 Duvall 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 57 
 
 53 
 
 115 
 
 Eagle Point (Lang- 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 49 
 
 116 
 
 240 
 
 ford Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Eagle Point (Harris 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 52 
 
 201 
 
 208 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Earle Cove 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 10 
 
 126 
 
 228 
 
 East End 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 9 
 
 189 
 
 209 
 
 East Neck Bay 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 23 
 
 105 
 
 241 
 
 Easter Cove 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 19 
 
 Worcester 
 
 16 
 
 55 
 
 246 
 
 Ebb Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 55 
 
 118 
 
 239 
 
 Edmund 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 64 
 
 155 
 
 146 
 
 Elbow 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Charles 
 
 2 
 
 53 
 
 132 
 
 Emanuel 
 
 17,18 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 7 
 
 67 
 
 127 
 
 Emory Hollow 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 6 
 
 128 
 
 227 
 
 Emory Wharf 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 11 
 
 125 
 
 228 
 
 Ennis 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 75 
 
 14 
 
 Worcester 
 
 5 
 
 50 
 
 246 
 
 Entrance Lumps 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 24 
 
 106 
 
 240 
 
 Erickson Sands 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 45 
 
 138 
 
 227 
 
 Evans (Fishing Bay) 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 102 
 
 154 
 
 195 
 
 Evans (Wicomico 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 4 
 
 62 
 
 182 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 
 Fairhaven 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 90 
 
 64 
 
 116 
 
 Fenwick 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 9 
 
 49 
 
 132 
 
 Ferry (Kent Co.) 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 29 
 
 107 
 
 239 
 
 Ferry(Queen Annes 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 26 
 
 118 
 
 227 
 
 Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
NATURAL OYSTER BAES. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars— Goiilinued. 
 
 27 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 by which 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 pubUoation 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latiti 
 
 de 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Ferry Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 24 
 
 37 
 
 114 
 
 Pish Hawk 
 
 21,22 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 29 
 
 146 
 
 149 
 
 Pishing Creek 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 50 
 
 138 
 
 197 
 
 Flag Pond 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Calvert 
 
 8 
 
 68 
 
 127 
 
 Flat Island 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 74 
 
 62 
 
 116 
 
 Flat Rock 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 106 
 
 157 
 
 195 
 
 Flatty 
 Floodi Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 106 
 
 227 
 
 207 
 
 29 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annas 
 
 24 
 
 119 
 
 226 
 
 Fort 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 42 
 
 155 
 
 146 
 
 Fox 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 86 
 
 216 
 
 207 
 
 Fox Island 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Somerset 
 
 26 
 
 75 
 
 183 
 
 Fox Hole 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 93 
 
 221 
 
 206 
 
 Fox Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 54 
 
 51 
 
 115 
 
 France 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 65 
 
 206 
 
 210 
 
 Frog Point 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 114 
 
 158 
 
 195 
 
 Gales Lumps 
 
 28 
 
 .39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Kent 
 
 6 
 
 96 
 
 241 
 
 Gatton 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 24 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 8 
 
 136 
 
 145 
 
 Georges 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 15 
 
 64 
 
 182 
 
 Gibsons Flats 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 13 
 
 233 
 
 209 
 
 Goodwin 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 18 
 
 140 
 
 145 
 
 Goose Creek 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 103 
 
 154 
 
 195 
 
 Goose Neck 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 97 
 
 223 
 
 206 
 
 Goose Point (St. 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 69 
 
 168 
 
 147 
 
 George River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Goose Point (Chop- 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Talbot 
 
 129 
 
 241 
 
 206 
 
 tank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Gough 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 83 
 
 176 
 
 147 
 
 Governors Run 
 
 17,18 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 6 
 
 67 
 
 127 
 
 Granary Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 98 
 
 167 
 
 225 
 
 Granger 
 
 36,37,38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 62 
 
 124 
 
 196 
 
 Grapevine 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 51 
 
 138 
 
 197 
 
 Gravelly Run 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 51 
 
 162 
 
 146 
 
 Graves 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 39 
 
 151 
 
 145 
 
 Great Bar 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 68 
 
 208 
 
 207 
 
 Great Marsh 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 64 
 
 207 
 
 208 
 
 Great Rock 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Somerset 
 
 25 
 
 75 
 
 183 
 
 Great Shoals 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 13 
 
 47 
 
 189 
 
 Green Marsh 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 9 
 
 114 
 
 199 
 
 Greenwood Creek 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 78 
 
 157 
 
 226 
 
 Greeves Cove 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 41 
 
 135 
 
 227 
 
 Guest Marshes 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 97 
 
 185 
 
 148 
 
 Gum 
 
 39,40 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 97 
 
 142 
 
 198 
 
 Gum Spring 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 19 
 
 103 
 
 240 
 
 Gum Thicket 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 32 
 
 131 
 
 228 
 
 Gunby 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 46 
 
 Somerset 
 
 30 
 
 77 
 
 182 
 
 Hackett Point 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 70 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 15 
 
 32 
 
 116 
 
 Hackley Creek 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 107 
 
 194 
 
 148 
 
 H add away 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Kent 
 
 61 
 
 120 
 
 239 
 
 Hail Creek 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 31 
 
 108 
 
 239 
 
 Hail Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 32 
 
 109 
 
 239 
 
 Haines 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 7 
 
 61 
 
 • 183 
 
 Half Pone 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 13 
 
 138 
 
 145 
 
 Half Way Mark 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 107 
 
 157 
 
 195 
 
 Halls Point 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 6 
 
 61 
 
 182 
 
 Hambleton 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 23 
 
 185 
 
 209 
 
28 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approxlmato geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number at 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 publication 
 
 of Survey of 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 
 on which 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Hambleton Hill 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 25 
 
 184 
 
 209 
 
 Hambrooks 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 10 
 
 114 
 
 199 
 
 Handys Hammock 
 
 13, 14 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 14 
 
 Worcester 
 
 2 
 
 49 
 
 246 
 
 Harris 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 22 
 
 73 
 
 183 
 
 Harrison 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 79 
 
 214 
 
 207 
 
 Harry Jacks 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 98 
 
 186 
 
 148 
 
 Hawks Nest 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 14 
 
 138 
 
 145 
 
 Hellen 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 126 
 
 Hells Delight 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 17 
 
 123 
 
 227 
 
 llenpeck 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 60 
 
 125 
 
 196 
 
 Heron Island Reef 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 80 
 
 179 
 
 147 
 
 Heron Island Sound 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 81 
 
 179 
 
 147 
 
 Herrinp; Island 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 8 
 
 189 
 
 209 
 
 Hess 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 91 
 
 164 
 
 225 
 
 Hickory Thicket 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 22 
 
 105 
 
 240 
 
 Hickory Nut 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 4 
 
 43 
 
 189 
 
 Hickory 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 92 
 
 145 
 
 198 
 
 High Island 
 Hill 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 75 
 
 61 
 
 116 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 108 
 
 156 
 
 195 
 
 Hill Point (Severn 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 53 
 
 51 
 
 115 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hill Point East 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 52 
 
 50 
 
 115 
 
 Hills and Holes 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 116 
 
 158 
 
 195 
 
 Hills Point (Chesa- 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 29 
 
 121 
 
 199 
 
 peake Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hills Point North 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 30 
 
 121 
 
 199 
 
 Hills Point South 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 31 
 
 122 
 
 199 
 
 Hobbs 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 84 
 
 160 
 
 225 
 
 Hodges 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 7 
 
 98 
 
 241 
 
 Hog Island (Pros- 
 pect Bay) 
 II og Island (Patux- 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 68 
 
 149 
 
 226 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 23 
 
 143 
 
 149 
 
 ent River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hog Point 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 1 
 
 64 
 
 127 
 
 Holland Straits 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 79 
 
 162 
 
 198 
 
 Holland 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 15 
 
 48 
 
 189 
 
 Holland Point 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 91 
 
 65 
 
 117 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Holland Point 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Calvert 
 
 40 
 
 69 
 
 127 
 
 (Patuxcnt River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Holland Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 78 
 
 213 
 
 207 
 
 (Broad Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 IIollyday(KcntCo.) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 62 
 
 120 
 
 239 
 
 Ilollyday (Queen 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 3 
 
 129 
 
 227 
 
 Anues Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Holton Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 8 
 
 124 
 
 227 
 
 Hood 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 73 
 
 153 
 
 226 
 
 Hooper 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 55 
 
 125 
 
 196 
 
 Hooper Strait 
 Hopkins 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 75 
 
 148 
 
 198 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 113 
 
 230 
 
 206 
 
 Hopkins Cove 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 85 
 
 149 
 
 198 
 
 Horn Point (Severn 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Anindel 
 
 43 
 
 36 
 
 115 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Horn Point (Chop- 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 15 
 
 116 
 
 199 
 
 tank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NATUBAL OYSTER BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 29 
 
 
 
 Approximate geograpliic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by wliich 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 a. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Ceodetic 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 pubUcation 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lonsi 
 
 udc 
 
 
 Oyster 13ars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundarie.s 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Horse 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 44 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 103 
 
 180 
 
 147 
 
 Horsehead North 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 27 
 
 58 
 
 246 
 
 Horsehead South 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 28 
 
 59 
 
 246 
 
 Horse Point Chan- 
 nel 
 Horse Race 
 
 39.40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 72 
 
 140 
 
 199 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annea 
 
 19 
 
 122 
 
 227 
 
 Horseshoe (St. Ma- 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marj-3 
 
 53 
 
 165 
 
 146 
 
 rys River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Horseshoe (Miles 
 
 River) 
 Howells Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 29 
 
 182 
 
 209 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 120 
 
 237 
 
 210 
 
 Hudson (Little 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 39 
 
 133 
 
 19 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hudson (Chester 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 43 
 
 113 
 
 240 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Huugerford Hollow 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 70 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 126 
 
 Huntingfield 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 18 
 
 103 
 
 240 
 
 Hunts 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 55 
 
 202 
 
 208 
 
 Hurdle 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 68 
 
 167 
 
 147 
 
 Ingram Shoal 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 14 
 
 47 
 
 189 
 
 Inner Round Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 64 
 
 50 
 
 115 
 
 Irish Creek 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 88 
 
 217 
 
 210 
 
 Inside Greenbury 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 20 
 
 35 
 
 114 
 
 Island 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 86 
 
 174 
 
 147 
 
 Island Cove 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 50 
 
 141 
 
 227 
 
 Island Creek (Pa- 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 24 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Calvert 
 
 29 
 
 74 
 
 126 
 
 tuxent River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Island Creek (Chop- 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 115 
 
 231 
 
 206 
 
 tank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Island Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 48 
 
 115 
 
 ■ 240 
 
 Island Shore 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 70 
 
 168 
 
 147 
 
 Jackass 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 77 
 
 61 
 
 116 
 
 Jacks Bay 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 35 
 
 Calvert 
 
 32 
 
 73 
 
 126 
 
 Jacks Marsh 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 37 
 
 Calvert 
 
 33 
 
 72 
 
 126 
 
 Jamaica Point 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 131 
 
 242 
 
 206 
 
 James Point 
 
 36 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 65 
 
 122 
 
 199 
 
 Jane 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 81 
 
 151 
 
 198 
 
 Joe Harri.s Flats 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 83 
 
 215 
 
 207 
 
 Joes Lumps 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 C'harles 
 
 7 
 
 48 
 
 132 
 
 Johnson Island 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 58 
 
 143 
 
 227 
 
 Johnston 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 109 
 
 229 
 
 207 
 
 Jones (Little Chop- 
 tank River) 
 Jones St. Marys 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 46 
 
 136 
 
 197 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 46 
 
 159 
 
 146 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Jones Hole 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 48 
 
 140 
 
 227 
 
 Judys Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 75 
 
 212 
 
 208 
 
 Juniper 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 1 
 
 193 
 
 209 
 
 Jutland 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 38 
 
 151 
 
 145 
 
 Kedge Straits 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Somerset 
 
 35 
 
 65 
 
 183 
 
 Kennedy 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 49 
 
 159 
 
 146 
 
 Kennel 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 20 
 
 56 
 
 246 
 
 Kent Island Nar- 
 
 29 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 25 
 
 120 
 
 226 
 
 rows 
 Kent Point 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 33 
 
 131 
 
 228 
 
30 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 A^.VPHABETICAL INDEX TO NATURAL OySTER BaRS — CoiltiuUed. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 pubUcation 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Key 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marya 
 
 123 
 
 186 
 
 149 
 
 Kings Creek 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 51 
 
 116 
 
 240 
 
 Kirby 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Talbot 
 
 122 
 
 238 
 
 210 
 
 Kitts Creek East 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 42 
 
 Somerset 
 
 33 
 
 79 
 
 . 182 
 
 Kitts Creek West 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 43 
 
 Somerset 
 
 32 
 
 78 
 
 182 
 
 Kitts Marsh 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 37 
 
 Calvert 
 
 35 
 
 71 
 
 126 
 
 La Grande 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 19 
 
 141 
 
 145 
 
 La Trappe 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 119 
 
 236 
 
 206 
 
 Lakes Cove 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 93 
 
 144 
 
 198 
 
 Lambertson Land- 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 4 
 
 50 
 
 246 
 
 ing 
 Lancaster 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 12 
 
 50 
 
 132 
 
 Langley Hollow 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marya 
 
 43 
 
 156 
 
 146 
 
 Le Compte 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 16 
 
 117 
 
 199 
 
 Levin Tump 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 25 
 
 58 
 
 246 
 
 Light House 
 
 34, 35, 37 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 91 
 
 219 
 
 210 
 
 Light House Lump 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Calvert 
 
 17 
 
 82 
 
 126 
 
 Limekiln 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 40 
 
 112 
 
 240 
 
 Little Choptank 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 59 
 
 126 
 
 196 
 
 Little Cove Point 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Calvert 
 
 10 
 
 85 
 
 127 
 
 Little Neck (Swan 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 10 
 
 101 
 
 241 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Little Neck (Han-is 
 
 33,34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 60 
 
 205 
 
 208 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Little Pollard 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 37 
 
 132 
 
 196 
 
 Little Sandy 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 22 
 
 37 
 
 114 
 
 Lodges 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 57 
 
 203 
 
 208 
 
 Logans Hill 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 20 
 
 129 
 
 199 
 
 Long (Chesapeake 
 
 Bay) 
 Long (St. George 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 89 
 
 64 
 
 117 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 78 
 
 173 
 
 147 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Long Point (Ches- 
 
 29,30 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 23 
 
 119 
 
 227 
 
 ter River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Long Point (East- 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 34 
 
 132 
 
 226 
 
 ern Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Long Point (Poco- 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 29 
 
 77 
 
 182 
 
 moke Sound) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Long Point (Miles 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 14 
 
 234 
 
 209 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Long Point Woods 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 67 
 
 207 
 
 207 
 
 Long Shoal 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 7 
 
 44 
 
 189 
 
 Louis Cove 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 100 
 
 224 
 
 206 
 
 Love Point 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 29 
 
 117 
 
 228 
 
 Lovers Point 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 84 
 
 175 
 
 147 
 
 Lower Forrest 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 36 
 
 St. Marya 
 
 7 
 
 135 
 
 145 
 
 Lower Newfound- 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 120 
 
 160 
 
 195 
 
 land 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ijower Steps 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 3 
 
 65 
 
 127 
 
 Lower Thorough- 
 tare 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 88 
 
 146 
 
 198 
 
 Lows Point 
 
 31,33 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 37 
 
 178 
 
 210 
 
 Lulu 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 69 
 
 55 
 
 117 
 
 Lumps East of Craig- 
 hill Channel 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 3 
 
 26 
 
 117 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NATUKAL OYSTEK BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 31 
 
 
 
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 Page ol 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 lOtdllOIl 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 numher 
 
 by which 
 
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 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county 
 
 land SheU 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in whicli 
 located 
 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 McKay 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 28 
 
 146 
 
 149 
 
 McKeils Point 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 42 
 
 134 
 
 196 
 
 Macks Hollow 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 38 
 
 70 
 
 127 
 
 Man O'War Shoals 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 3 
 
 34 
 
 103 
 
 Manahowic Creek 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 118 
 
 189 
 
 149 
 
 Mares Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 99 
 
 224 
 
 206 
 
 Marshall 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 64 
 
 123 
 
 197 
 
 Marshy 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 105 
 
 227 
 
 207 
 
 Marshy Island 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 18 
 
 70 
 
 182 
 
 Marshy Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 67 
 
 48 
 
 115 
 
 Martin Point 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 18 
 
 Worcester 
 
 15 
 
 54 
 
 246 
 
 Marumsco 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 44 
 
 Somerset 
 
 31 
 
 78 
 
 182 
 
 Marys Delight 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 36 
 
 178 
 
 210 
 
 Mattapex 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 42 
 
 136 
 
 227 
 
 Matthews 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 116 
 
 232 
 
 206 
 
 Mears (Calvert Co.) 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 27 
 
 75 
 
 126 
 
 Mears (St. Marys 
 
 Co.) 
 Melton Point 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 12 
 
 137 
 
 145 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Kent 
 
 63 
 
 121 
 
 239 
 
 Melvin 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annea 
 
 95 
 
 166 
 
 225 
 
 Middle Block 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 53 
 
 134 
 
 226 
 
 Middlesround 
 
 Mi ddleground 
 
 Liunp 
 MUbourne Shore 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 11 
 
 46 
 
 189 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 65 
 
 155 
 
 146 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 71 
 
 169 
 
 147 
 
 Mileys Creek 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 99 
 
 183 
 
 148 
 
 Mill Dam 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 130 
 
 242 
 
 206 
 
 Mill Hill 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 76 
 
 156 
 
 226 
 
 Mill Point (Chesa- 
 peake Bay) 
 Mill Point (Harris 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 28 
 
 121 
 
 199 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 54 
 
 202 
 
 208 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Millers Island 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 2 
 
 34 
 
 103 
 
 Mills 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 83 
 
 160 
 
 225 
 
 Mills East 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 120 
 
 188 
 
 149 
 
 Mills West 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Charles 
 
 6 
 
 47 
 
 132 
 
 Millstone 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 20 
 
 141 
 
 145 
 
 Mink Tump 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 19 
 
 Worcester 
 
 17 
 
 55 
 
 246 
 
 MitchellsBluff 
 
 Buoy 
 Mouldy Creek 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 5 
 
 97 
 
 241 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 85 
 
 174 
 
 147 
 
 Mouth of Creek 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 124 
 
 153 
 
 146 
 
 Mouth of River 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 111 
 
 192 
 
 148 
 
 Mount Vernon 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 1 
 
 63 
 
 183 
 
 Wharf 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mountain Point 
 
 1,2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 4 
 
 27 
 
 117 
 
 Mud (Dorchester 
 
 Co.) 
 Mud (Chester River) 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 80 
 
 151 
 
 198 
 
 29,30 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Kent 
 
 28 
 
 107 
 
 239 
 
 Mud (Somerset Co.) 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Somerset 
 
 9 
 
 60 
 
 183 
 
 Muddy Drain 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 17 
 
 102 
 
 240 
 
 Mulberry Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 71 
 
 209 
 
 207 
 
 Mummys Cove 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 4 
 
 129 
 
 227 
 
 Mussel Hole 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Somerset 
 
 12 
 
 66 
 
 183 
 
 Neale 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 11 
 
 137 
 
 145 
 
32 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic | 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of ■ 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 inde.t 
 number 
 by which 
 Indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 and Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 sho^\Ti 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 pubhcation 
 
 of Survey of 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 
 on which 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 New- 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 115 
 
 158 
 
 195 
 
 New Discovery 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 17 Dorchester 
 
 71 
 
 139 
 
 199 
 
 Newport 
 
 13,14 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 14 
 
 Worcester 
 
 3 
 
 50 
 
 246 
 
 Newtown Flats 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 93 
 
 181 
 
 148 
 
 Nichols 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 42 
 
 113 
 
 239 
 
 Nine Acres 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 58 
 
 126 
 
 196 
 
 Norman 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 87 
 
 147 
 
 198 
 
 Normans Fine Eyes 
 
 31,32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 60 
 
 145 
 
 227 
 
 Normans Marsh 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 64 
 
 152 
 
 226 
 
 Northwest (Kent 
 
 Co) 
 Northwest (Queen 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 64 
 
 121 
 
 239 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 1 
 
 130 
 
 227 
 
 Annes Co) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Northwest Middle- 
 ground 
 Old Field 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 76 
 
 160 
 
 199 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 14 
 
 124 
 
 227 
 
 Old Fort 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 21 
 
 36 
 
 114 
 
 Old Hare 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 35 
 
 149 
 
 145 
 
 Old House 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 104 
 
 156 
 
 195 
 
 Old House Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 102 
 
 225 
 
 207 
 
 Old Lump 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Calvert 
 
 16 
 
 82 
 
 126 
 
 Old Orchard (Tan- 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 8 
 
 60 
 
 183 
 
 gier Sound) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Old Orchard (Miles 
 
 River) 
 Old Woman 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 18 
 
 232 
 
 209 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 49 
 
 47 
 
 117 
 
 Old Womans Patch 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 5 
 
 43 
 
 189 
 
 Old Wreck 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 44 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 102 
 
 181 
 
 148 
 
 Orem 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 107 
 
 228 
 
 207 
 
 Outer Hole 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 119 
 
 159 
 
 195 
 
 Outer Magothy 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 12 
 
 30 
 
 117 
 
 Outer Round Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 65 
 
 50 
 
 115 
 
 Oyster Creek (Lit- 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 63 
 
 124 
 
 197 
 
 tle C h p t a n k 
 River) 
 Oyster Creek 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Somerset 
 
 34 
 
 65 
 
 183 
 
 (Kedge Straits) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Oyster Shell Point 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 6 
 
 113 
 
 197 
 
 Paca 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 86 
 
 161 
 
 225 
 
 Pagan 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 57 
 
 164 
 
 146 
 
 Park 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 8 
 
 29 
 
 114 
 
 Parker Mooro 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Calvert 
 
 11 
 
 84 
 
 127 
 
 Parkers Wharf 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Calvert 
 
 31 
 
 73 
 
 126 
 
 Parsons Island 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 61 
 
 146 
 
 227 
 
 Parsons Island Nar- 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 63 
 
 155 
 
 226 
 
 rows 
 Pattison 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 47 
 
 137 
 
 197 
 
 Paul 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 90 
 
 146 
 
 198 
 
 Paw Paw Hollow 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 87 
 
 175 
 
 147 
 
 Pea Hill 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 46 
 
 139 
 
 227 
 
 Peach Hill 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 6 
 
 28 
 
 114 
 
 Peach On-hard 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 114 
 
 Peanut 
 
 39,40 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 98 
 
 142 
 
 198 
 
 Peanut Hill 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 32 
 
 127 
 
 196 
 
KATXJKAL OYSTEB BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 33 
 
 
 
 Appro 
 
 ximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 and Geodetit 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 port of Mary- 
 land Shell 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 by which 
 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 Oyster Dars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Pecks Point 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 98 
 
 223 
 
 206 
 
 Persimmon 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 11 
 
 30 
 
 114 
 
 Persimmon Tree 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 81 
 
 159 
 
 225 
 
 Peterson (Calvert 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 24 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 28 
 
 75 
 
 126 
 
 L-OJ 
 
 Peterson (St. Marys 
 
 Co.) 
 Philibys 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 24 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 10 
 
 137 
 
 145 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 24 
 
 74 
 
 183 
 
 Philips 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 53 
 
 117 
 
 240 
 
 Phoenix Shoal 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 1 
 
 95 
 
 241 
 
 Pin Cushion 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 84 
 
 215 
 
 207 
 
 Pine Tree 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 39 
 
 135 
 
 226 
 
 Piney Island East 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 21 
 
 72 
 
 183 
 
 Piney Island Swash 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 14 
 
 68 
 
 182 
 
 Piney Island West 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 13 
 
 67 
 
 183 
 
 Piney Point (Kent 
 
 Co.) 
 Piney Point (Queen 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 36 
 
 110 
 
 239 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 18 
 
 122 
 
 227 
 
 Annes Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pleasant Hill 
 
 33, 34, 36 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 47 
 
 198 
 
 210 
 
 Plum Point 
 
 16,17 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 4 
 
 66 
 
 127 
 
 Point(Sevem River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 29 
 
 42 
 
 114 
 
 Point (Fishing Bay) 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dcrchester 
 
 109 
 
 156 
 
 195 
 
 Point Look-in 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 33 
 
 148 
 
 149 
 
 Point Lookout 
 
 22,23 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 34 
 
 149 
 
 149 
 
 Pompes 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 73 
 
 211 
 
 208 
 
 Pond Marsh 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 49 
 
 140 
 
 227 
 
 Pone 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Talbot 
 
 41 
 
 195 
 
 210 
 
 Poplar 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 21 
 
 121 
 
 227 
 
 Poplar Island 
 
 31,33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Talbot 
 
 38 
 
 177 
 
 210 
 
 Poplar Island Nar- 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 39 
 
 193 
 
 208 
 
 rows 
 Poplar Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 2 
 
 192 
 
 209 
 
 Poppin Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 35 
 
 43 
 
 115 
 
 Possum Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 13 
 
 127 
 
 228 
 
 Potato Hill 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 81 
 
 57 
 
 116 
 
 Prickly Point 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 20 
 
 72 
 
 183 
 
 Priest 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 44 
 
 157 
 
 146 
 
 Prison Point 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 37 
 
 Calvert 
 
 34 
 
 72 
 
 126 
 
 Prospect 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 72 
 
 150 
 
 226 
 
 Prospect Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 79 
 
 157 
 
 226 
 
 Punch Island Creek 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 67 
 
 139 
 
 199 
 
 Purdy Flats 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 62 
 
 52 
 
 115 
 
 Pumell Hammock 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 11 
 
 53 
 
 246 
 
 Rabbit Island 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 61 
 
 205 
 
 208 
 
 Race Horse f Queen 
 Annes Co.) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 93 
 
 165 
 
 225 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Race Horse (Talbot 
 
 Co.) 
 Ragged Point 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 4 
 
 191 
 
 209 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 36 
 
 127 
 
 196 
 
 Ragged Point Flats 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 35 
 
 128 
 
 196 
 
 Railway 
 
 2.5 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 89 
 
 177 
 
 147 
 
 Raleys Shore 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 45 
 
 158 
 
 146 
 
 Rattlesnake 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 18 
 
 Worcester 
 
 14 
 
 54 
 
 246 
 
 9512—13- 
 
34 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 by which 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 county 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 
 
 
 
 land Shell 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Uars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Red Buoy 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 23 
 
 119 
 
 199 
 
 Red Sector 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 83 
 
 150 
 
 198 
 
 Reed Point 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 96 
 
 184 
 
 148 
 
 Reeds 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 16 
 
 123 
 
 227 
 
 Richland 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 74 
 
 148 
 
 199 
 
 Rich Neck 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 33 
 
 180 
 
 209 
 
 Ringold Middle- 
 
 ground 
 Roaring Point, East 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 44 
 
 138 
 
 227 
 
 11,12 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 10 
 
 45 
 
 189 
 
 Roaring Point, West 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 117 
 
 159 
 
 195 
 
 Robins Cove 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 15 
 
 123 
 
 227 
 
 Robins Marsh 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 8 
 
 52 
 
 246 
 
 Rock Creek 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 5 
 
 62 
 
 182 
 
 Rockhall 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 14 
 
 100 
 
 241 
 
 Rock Point (South 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Aiundel 
 
 63 
 
 51 
 
 115 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rock Point (Wi- 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 13 
 
 51 
 
 132 
 
 comico River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rock Point, Lower 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 27 
 
 41 
 
 114 
 
 Rock Point, Upper 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 32 
 
 45 
 
 115 
 
 Rocky Beach 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 26 
 
 144 
 
 149 
 
 Rollin 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 75 
 
 171 
 
 147 
 
 Rooks 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 51 
 
 142 
 
 227 
 
 Rosecroft Hollow 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 50 
 
 162 
 
 146 
 
 Ross 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 40 
 
 134 
 
 197 
 
 Rough Point 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 59 
 
 54 
 
 115 
 
 Round Bay 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 33 
 
 44 
 
 115 
 
 Royston 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 87 
 
 217 
 
 210 
 
 Ruler Flats 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 50 
 
 49 
 
 115 
 
 Russell 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 119 
 
 188 
 
 149 
 
 St. Catherine 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 108 
 
 194 
 
 148 
 
 St. Clement En- 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 44 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 92 
 
 180 
 
 147 
 
 trance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 St. George 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 67 
 
 167 
 
 147 
 
 St. Inigoes, North 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 48 
 
 160 
 
 146 
 
 St. Inigoea, South 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 47 
 
 160 
 
 147 
 
 St. Jerome 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 30 
 
 147 
 
 149 
 
 St. Margaret 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 112 
 
 192 
 
 148 
 
 Saltwork (Little 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 49 
 
 137 
 
 197 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Saltworks (Severn 
 
 River) 
 Sandgates 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 115 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 37 
 
 St. Mary a 
 
 5 
 
 134 
 
 145 
 
 Sand Lump 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 3 
 
 43 
 
 189 
 
 Sand Shoal 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 101 
 
 153 
 
 195 
 
 Sand Spit 
 Sand Thistle 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 17 
 
 33 
 
 114 
 
 .30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 44 
 
 113 
 
 240 
 
 Sands 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 46 
 
 197 
 
 210 
 
 Sandy Hill 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 13 
 
 115 
 
 199 
 
 Sandy Hill Lumpa 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 12 
 
 115 
 
 199 
 
 Sandy Point (Pros- 
 pect Bay) 
 Sandy Point (Man- 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 69 
 
 149 
 
 226 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 16 
 
 68 
 
 182 
 
 okin River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NATURAL OYSTEB BAKS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 35 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 by which 
 
 U. S Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county 
 
 land Shell 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 pubUcation 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I.ongi 
 
 ude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Sandy Point (Chin- 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 7 
 
 51 
 
 246 
 
 coteague Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sandy Point Lumps 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 22 
 
 80 
 
 126 
 
 Sandy Point, North 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Anne Arundell 
 
 13 
 
 31 
 
 116 
 
 Sandy Point, South 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 14 
 
 31 
 
 116 
 
 Saunders 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 68 
 
 55 
 
 117 
 
 Saw Mill Creek 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 75 
 
 155 
 
 226 
 
 Scarboro Creek 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 9 
 
 52 
 
 246 
 
 Scraping Line 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Talbot 
 
 123 
 
 239 
 
 210 
 
 Scotland 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 21 
 
 186 
 
 209 
 
 Sea Turtle 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 27 
 
 183 
 
 209 
 
 Second Point 
 
 32, 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 12 
 
 187 
 
 209 
 
 Sedge Marsh 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 34 
 
 179 
 
 209 
 
 Sedge Point 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 40 
 
 153 
 
 146 
 
 Seminary 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marvs 
 
 52 
 
 163 
 
 146 
 
 Seths Point 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot " 
 
 56 
 
 203 
 
 208 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 113 
 
 152 
 
 198 
 
 Sharp 
 
 33, 36, 37 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 44 
 
 196 
 
 210 
 
 Sharp Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 39 
 
 40 
 
 115 
 
 Shaving Pile 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 31 
 
 147 
 
 149 
 
 Shaw Bay Hill 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 5 
 
 191 
 
 209 
 
 Shawns Wharf 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 97 
 
 167 
 
 225 
 
 Sheep (Kent Co.) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 
 58 
 
 119 
 
 239 
 
 Sheep (Queen 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 5 
 
 128 
 
 227 
 
 Annes Co) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sheep (Chinco- 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 19 
 
 Worcester 
 
 18 
 
 55 
 
 246 
 
 teague Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Shehan 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 77 
 
 172 
 
 147 
 
 Shell Pile 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 20 
 
 78 
 
 126 
 
 Ship Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 12 
 
 126 
 
 228 
 
 Shippen Creek 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Kent 
 
 60 
 
 120 
 
 239 
 
 Shippen Ilole 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen' Annes 
 
 82 
 
 159 
 
 225 
 
 Shipping Creek 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 40 
 
 137 
 
 227 
 
 Shipping Point 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 14 
 
 52 
 
 132 
 
 Shoal Creek 
 
 3.5 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 8 
 
 113 
 
 197 
 
 Short Point 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 55 
 
 166 
 
 146 
 
 Side Shoal 
 
 29,30 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Kent 
 
 27 
 
 107 
 
 239 
 
 Sillery Bay 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 7 
 
 28 
 
 114 
 
 Silver Spring 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 106 
 
 195 
 
 148 
 
 Simmons 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Calvert 
 
 14 
 
 83 
 
 127 
 
 Slaughter Creek 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 56 
 
 125 
 
 196 
 
 Smith Creek 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 36 
 
 150 
 
 145 
 
 Smith Point 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 59 
 
 204 
 
 208 
 
 Smoke Point 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 95 
 
 143 
 
 198 
 
 Sothoron 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 2 
 
 133 
 
 145 
 
 South Point 
 
 13,14 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 13 
 
 Worcester 
 
 1 
 
 49 
 
 246 
 
 Southeast Middle- 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Calvert 
 
 18 
 
 81 
 
 126 
 
 ground (Patuxent 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Southeast Middle- 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 77 
 
 161 
 
 199 
 
 ground (Chesa- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 peake Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Southwest 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 10 
 
 53 
 
 246 
 
 Southwest Middle- 
 
 6,8 
 
 38 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Somerset 
 
 36 
 
 65 
 
 183 
 
 ground 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAlTD. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 - 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 County 
 inde-x 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 r. S. Coast 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and Geodetic 
 county 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 land SheU 
 
 Name of oyster liar 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 publication 
 of Survey of 
 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 ■Longitude 
 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 described 
 
 Spaniard Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 7 
 
 127 
 
 .227 
 
 Spar Buoy 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 132 
 
 242 
 
 206 
 
 Spedden 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 24 
 
 119 
 
 199 
 
 Spencers 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 16 
 
 139 
 
 145 
 
 Spout 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Calvert 
 
 41 
 
 69 
 
 127 
 
 States Bank 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 7 
 
 113 
 
 197 
 
 Stevens 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 47 
 
 139 
 
 227 
 
 Stewart Island 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 96 
 
 222 
 
 206 
 
 Stoddard 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Charles 
 
 4 
 
 46 
 
 132 
 
 Stone (Pocomoke 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 182 
 
 Sound) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Stone (Chesapeake 
 
 33,36 
 
 3S 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Talbot 
 
 42 
 
 195 
 
 210 
 
 Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Stone Church 
 
 34.35 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 94 
 
 221 
 
 206 
 
 Stone Pile 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 68 
 
 139 
 
 199 
 
 Stone Whnri 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 92 
 
 164 
 
 225 
 
 Stony 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 88 
 
 176 
 
 147 
 
 Stony Hollow 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 78 
 
 60 
 
 116 
 
 Straits 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 72 
 
 170 
 
 147 
 
 Striking Marsh 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 24 
 
 57 
 
 246 
 
 Strong Bay 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 28 
 
 117 
 
 227 
 
 Pugar Loaf 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Talbot 
 
 126 
 
 240 
 
 206 
 
 Susquehanna 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 53 
 
 132 
 
 196 
 
 Swan 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 74 
 
 171 
 
 147 
 
 Swan Creek 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 15 
 
 100 
 
 241 
 
 Swan Point 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Kent 
 
 8 
 
 99 
 
 241 
 
 Swan Reef 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 51 
 
 49 
 
 115 
 
 Swash 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 19 
 
 80 
 
 126 
 
 Sycamore 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 10 
 
 188 
 
 209 
 
 Tanners Patch 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 4 
 
 112 
 
 197 
 
 Tar Bav 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 69 
 
 141 
 
 196 
 
 Tarkhiil 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 73 
 
 170 
 
 147 
 
 Tavern Creek 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 9 
 
 102 
 
 241 
 
 Tea Table 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 1 
 
 33 
 
 103 
 
 Teague 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Charles 
 
 1 
 
 53 
 
 132 
 
 Tenacres 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 27 
 
 145 
 
 149 
 
 The Black Buoy 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Talbot 
 
 125 
 
 239 
 
 206 
 
 ((; h p t a n k 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Haven 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 13 
 
 101 
 
 241 
 
 Thomas (Calvert 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 36 
 
 71 
 
 126 
 
 Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thomas (St. Marys 
 
 Co.) 
 Thomas Point North 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 4 
 
 134 
 
 145 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 47 
 
 46 
 
 116 
 
 Thomas Point South 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 48 
 
 47 
 
 116 
 
 Thompson Creek 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 61 
 
 158 
 
 146 
 
 Thompsons 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 52 
 
 143 
 
 227 
 
 Thorough 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 105 
 
 157 
 
 195 
 
 Three Sisters 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 87 
 
 56 
 
 117 
 
 Thunder and Light- 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 55 
 
 52 
 
 115 
 
 nmg 
 Tidemill 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 22 
 
 185 
 
 209 
 
 Tilghman Wharf 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 50 
 
 200 
 
 208 
 
 Tilghmans Point 
 
 31,32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 32 
 
 180 
 
 209 
 
NATTJBAL OYSTER BARS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 37 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Page of 
 U. S. Coast 
 and Geodetic 
 
 county 
 pubHcation 
 of Survey of 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 boundaries 
 are defined 
 
 Tobacco Stick 
 
 Toby 
 
 Todd Point 
 
 Tolchester Lump 
 
 Tolly Point 
 
 Town 
 
 Town Creek 
 
 Town Point (Cor- 
 sica River) 
 
 Town Point (Tred 
 Avon River) 
 
 Traces Hollow 
 
 Travers 
 
 Trippe 
 
 Tubbinans Drain 
 
 Tucker 
 
 Turkey Neck 
 
 Turkey Point 
 (South River) 
 
 Turkey Point 
 (Eastern Bay) 
 
 Turnrow 
 
 Turpin 
 
 Turtle Back (Chop- 
 tank River) 
 
 Turtle Back (Miles 
 River) 
 
 Turtle Egg Island 
 
 Umphasis 
 
 Under the Bar 
 
 Under the Cliffs 
 
 Under the Gums 
 
 Upper Forrest 
 
 Upper Harris Creek 
 
 Upper Hill 
 
 Upper Newfound- 
 land 
 
 Upper Stake 
 
 Upper Steps 
 
 Wade 
 
 Wades Point 
 
 Walnut 
 
 Walter White 
 
 Ware (Chesapeake 
 Bay) 
 
 Ware (Langford 
 Creek) 
 
 Ware Sands 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 Watermelon Point 
 
 Watkins 
 
 Weems Lower 
 
 Weems Upper 
 
 Welch 
 
 Well Cove 
 
 37 
 15 
 37 
 28 
 2,3 
 37 
 20 
 30 
 
 34 
 
 2 
 
 36,38 
 
 34 
 
 39,40 
 
 3 
 
 33 
 
 3 
 
 31 
 
 33,34 
 14 
 35 
 
 5,7 
 
 2 
 
 29 
 
 20 
 
 3 
 
 19 
 
 31, 32, 34 
 
 32 
 
 41 
 
 11 
 16 
 2 
 31 
 33 
 32 
 39,40 
 
 30 
 
 41 
 
 26 
 
 34 
 
 9 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 32 
 
 38 32 
 
 38 04 
 
 38 39 
 
 39 13 
 
 38 57 
 
 38 
 38 
 
 33 
 19 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 30 
 
 04 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 14 
 
 75 18 
 
 76 15 
 76 15 
 76 27 
 76 13 
 76 29 
 76 08 
 
 76 11 
 
 76 30 
 
 76 22 
 
 76 07 
 
 76 13 
 
 76 32 
 
 76 18 
 
 76 30 
 
 76 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Worcester 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Kent 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Somerset 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Calvert 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 36 
 
 St. Marvs 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen .\nues 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marvs 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 10 
 
 9 
 
 20 
 
 12 
 
 46 
 
 6 
 
 62 
 
 31 
 
 121 
 
 1 
 2 
 40 
 35 
 58 
 67 
 73 
 
 100 
 105 
 111 
 28 
 42 
 41 
 5 
 71 
 
 133 
 
 57 
 
 130 
 
 97 
 
 34 
 
 135 
 
 140 
 
 125 
 
 40 
 123 
 226 
 142 
 
 59 
 201 
 
 134 
 
 199 
 
 51 
 
 114 
 
 59 
 
 29 
 
 104 
 
 84 
 
 45 
 
 135 
 
 181 
 
 181 
 
 160 
 
 42 
 65 
 39 
 179 
 204 
 150 
 140 
 
 1.52 
 
 195 
 
 229 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 28 
 
 148 
 
38 
 
 SUMMARY OP SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oysler Chart 
 
 n which 
 
 showTi 
 
 Latitude Longitude 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 itidicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Page of 
 
 . S. Coast 
 
 and (leodetic 
 
 county 
 pubUcation 
 of Survey of 
 Oyster Bars 
 on which 
 boundaries 
 are defined 
 
 Page of 
 Fourth Re- 
 port of Mary- 
 land Shell' 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 which char- 
 acteristics 
 
 described 
 
 Well Point 
 West End 
 
 West St. Marys 
 
 Wefipquin 
 
 Whetstone 
 
 Whitehall 
 
 ^^'hitehall Creek 
 
 White Horse 
 
 White Marsh 
 
 White Point 
 
 White Point Hollow 
 
 White Rock 
 
 White Wood 
 
 Wickes Beach 
 
 Wicomico Lumps 
 
 Wicomico Middle- 
 Siound 
 
 Wild Cherry Tree 
 
 Wild Ground (East- 
 ern Bay) 
 
 Wild Ground (Miles 
 River) 
 
 Willeys Island 
 
 Willeys Island 
 Flats 
 
 Willis 
 
 Willow Bottom 
 
 Wilson Shoals 
 
 Wilsons Point 
 
 Winders Bank 
 
 Windmill (Wico- 
 mico River) 
 
 Windmill (Honga 
 River) 
 
 Windmill Flats 
 
 Wingate 
 
 Wreck Buoy 
 
 Wroten Island 
 
 Wye Island 
 
 Wye River Middle- 
 ground 
 
 Wye Town 
 
 34 
 32 
 24 
 11 
 32 
 2 
 2 
 28.29 
 29 
 26 
 26 
 15 
 39 
 29 
 26 
 26 
 
 33 
 31 
 
 32 
 
 34 
 34 
 
 34, 35 
 30 
 11 
 30 
 32 
 26 
 
 40 
 
 29 
 5 
 2 
 39,40 
 32 
 32 
 
 32 
 
 38 45 
 
 38 50 
 
 38 11 
 
 38 20 
 
 38 52 
 
 38 58 
 
 39 00 
 39 09 
 39 06 
 38 17 
 38 17 
 38 03 
 
 38 19 
 
 39 02 
 38 21 
 38 18 
 
 38 42 
 
 38 54 
 
 38 49 
 
 38 45 
 
 38 45 
 
 38 40 
 
 39 05 
 
 38 18 
 
 39 09 
 38 52 
 38 19 
 
 38 16 
 
 39 08 
 38 14 
 38 58 
 38 19 
 38 53 
 38 53 
 
 38 51 
 
 76 16 
 
 76 13 
 
 76 27 
 
 75 53 
 
 76 10 
 76 27 
 76 26 
 76 15 
 76 15 
 76 49 
 76 49 
 
 75 17 
 
 76 14 
 76 16 
 76 51 
 76 50 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 7fi 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 n 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Kent 
 
 Kent 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Worcester 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Kent 
 
 Charles 
 
 Charles 
 
 Talbot 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Kent 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 Kent 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Charles 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Kent 
 Somerset 
 Anne Arundel 
 Dorchester 
 Queen Annes 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Talbot 
 
 72 
 
 24 
 
 58 
 
 2 
 
 94 
 
 19 
 
 18 
 
 12 
 
 21 
 
 116 
 
 115 
 
 26 
 
 70 
 
 25 
 
 5 
 
 10 
 
 49 
 38 
 
 114 
 41 
 
 210 
 
 184 
 
 163 
 
 42 
 
 165 
 
 33 
 
 32 
 
 100 
 
 104 
 
 190 
 
 190 
 
 58 
 
 141 
 
 106 
 
 47 
 
 49 
 
 199 
 135 
 
 216 
 212 
 
 230 
 112 
 45 
 116 
 
 192 
 
 145 
 
 102 
 63 
 34 
 143 
 162 
 163 
 
 208 
 209 
 146 
 189 
 225 
 114 
 114 
 241 
 240 
 148 
 149 
 246 
 196 
 239 
 132 
 132 
 
 208 
 226 
 
 209 
 
 207 
 207 
 
 206 
 239 
 189 
 240 
 209 
 132 
 
 198 
 
 240 
 183 
 116 
 198 
 225 
 225 
 
NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 NUMEEICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note.— See Alphabetical Index for other references relating to natural oyster bars. 
 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Bodkin Point North 
 
 33 
 
 Round Bay 
 
 63 
 
 Rock Point (South 
 
 2 
 
 Bodkin Point South 
 
 34 
 
 Big Island 
 
 
 River) 
 
 3 
 
 Lumps East of Craig- 
 hill Channel 
 
 35 
 
 Poppin Point 
 
 64 
 
 Inner Round Point 
 
 
 36 
 
 Brewer (Severn River) 
 
 65 
 
 Outer Round Point 
 
 4 
 
 Mountain Point 
 
 37 
 
 Clem Point 
 
 66 
 
 Turkey Point (South 
 
 5 
 
 Welch 
 
 38 
 
 Saltworks (SevernRiv- 
 
 
 River) 
 
 6 
 
 Peach Hill 
 
 
 er) 
 
 67 
 
 Marshy Point 
 
 7 
 
 Sillery Bay 
 
 39 
 
 Sharp Point 
 
 68 
 
 Saunders 
 
 8 
 
 Park 
 
 40 
 
 Wade 
 
 69 
 
 Lulu 
 
 9 
 
 Umphasis 
 
 41 
 
 Weems Upper 
 
 70 
 
 Dutchman 
 
 10 
 
 Black 
 
 42 
 
 Weems Lower 
 
 71 
 
 Dutchman Hollow 
 
 11 
 
 Persimmon 
 
 43 
 
 Horn Point (Severn 
 
 72 
 
 Cherry (Rhode River) 
 
 12 
 
 Outer Magothy 
 
 
 River) 
 
 73 
 
 Buce 
 
 13 
 
 Sandy Point North 
 
 44 
 
 Chinks Point 
 
 74 
 
 Flat Island 
 
 14 
 
 Sandy Point South 
 
 45 
 
 Tolly Point 
 
 75 
 
 High Island 
 
 15 
 
 Hackett Point 
 
 46 
 
 Under The Gums 
 
 76 
 
 Bolston Bank 
 
 16 
 
 Wreck Buoy 
 
 47 
 
 Thomas Point North 
 
 77 
 
 Jackass 
 
 17 
 
 Sand Spit 
 
 48 
 
 Thomas Point South 
 
 78 
 
 Stony Hollow 
 
 18 
 
 ^Vhitehall Creek 
 
 49 
 
 Old Woman 
 
 79 
 
 Brice Fence 
 
 19 
 
 Whitehall 
 
 50 
 
 Ruler Flats 
 
 80 
 
 Cheston Point 
 
 20 
 
 Inside Greenbury 
 
 51 
 
 Swan Reef 
 
 81 
 
 Potato Hill 
 
 
 Point 
 
 52 
 
 Hill Point East 
 
 82 
 
 Barren Neck 
 
 21 
 
 Old Fort 
 
 53 
 
 Hill Point (Severn 
 
 83 
 
 Tucker 
 
 22 
 
 Little Sandy 
 
 
 River) 
 
 84 
 
 Cedar Point (West 
 
 23 
 
 Creces Cove 
 
 54 
 
 Fox Point 
 
 
 River) 
 
 24 
 
 Ferry Point 
 
 55 
 
 Thunder and Light- 
 
 85 
 
 Collins Flats 
 
 25 
 
 Peach Orchard 
 
 
 ning. 
 
 86 
 
 Curtis 
 
 26 
 
 Traces Hollow 
 
 56 
 
 Aberdeen 
 
 87 
 
 Three Sisters 
 
 27 
 
 Rock Point Lower 
 
 57 
 
 Duvall 
 
 88 
 
 Bay Shore 
 
 28 
 
 Chase 
 
 58 
 
 Beard Point 
 
 89 
 
 Long (Chesapeake 
 
 29 
 
 Point (Severn River) 
 
 59 
 
 Rough Point 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 30 
 
 Aisqiiith Creek 
 
 60 
 
 Almshouse 
 
 90 
 
 Fairhaven 
 
 31 
 
 Arnold Point 
 
 61 
 
 Brewer (South River) 
 
 91 
 
 Holland Point (Chesa- 
 
 32 
 
 Rock Point Upper 
 
 62 
 
 Purdy Flats 
 
 
 peake Bay) 
 
 BALTIMORE COUNTY. 
 
 1 Tea Table 
 
 2 Millers Island 
 
 3 Man-O'-War Shoals 
 
40 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OP MARYLAND. 
 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 CALVERT COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 j 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Hog Point 
 
 16 
 
 Old Lump 
 
 29 
 
 Island Creek (Patuxent 
 
 2 
 
 Upper Steps 
 
 17 
 
 Light House Lump 
 
 
 River) 
 
 3 Lower Steps !| 
 
 18 
 
 Southeast Middle- 
 
 30 
 
 Broome Island 
 
 4 
 
 Plum Point 
 
 
 ground (Patuxent 
 
 31 
 
 Parkers \Miarf 
 
 5 
 
 Daddie Dare 
 
 
 River) 
 
 32 
 
 Jacks Bay 
 
 6 
 
 Governors Run 
 
 19 
 
 Swash 
 
 33 
 
 Jacks Marsh 
 
 7 
 
 Emanuel 
 
 20 
 
 Shell Pile 
 
 34 
 
 Prison Point 
 
 8 
 
 Flag Pond 
 
 21 
 
 Cherry Tree (Patuxent 
 
 35 
 
 Kitts Marsh 
 
 9 
 
 Cove Point Bight 
 
 
 River) 
 
 36 
 
 Thomas (Calvert 
 
 10 
 
 Little Cove Point 
 
 22 
 
 Sandy Point Lumps 
 
 
 County) 
 
 11 
 
 Parker Moore 
 
 23 
 
 Back of Island 
 
 37 
 
 Broad Neck (Calvert 
 
 12 
 
 Under The CUffs 
 
 24 
 
 Barn Gates 
 
 
 County) 
 
 13 
 
 Chinese Muds (Cal- 
 
 25 
 
 Hungerford Hollow 
 
 38 
 
 Macks Hollow 
 
 
 vert County) 
 
 26 
 
 Hellen 
 
 39 
 
 Buzzard Island 
 
 14 
 
 Simmons 
 
 27 
 
 Mears (Calvert County) 
 
 40 
 
 Holland Point (Patux- 
 
 15 
 
 Carroll Muds (Calvert 
 
 28 
 
 Peterson (Calvert 
 
 
 ent River) 
 
 
 County) 
 
 
 County) 
 
 41 
 
 Spout 
 
 CHARLES COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Teague 
 
 7 
 
 Joes Lumps 
 
 11 
 
 Charleston Creek 
 
 2 
 
 Elbow 
 
 8 
 
 Windmill (Wicomico 
 
 12 
 
 Lancaster 
 
 3 
 
 Carpentera Yard 
 
 
 River) 
 
 13 
 
 Rock Point (Wicomico 
 
 4 
 
 Stoddard 
 
 9 
 
 Fenwirk 
 
 
 River) 
 
 5 
 
 Wicomico Lumps 
 
 10 
 
 Wicomico Middle- 
 
 14 
 
 Shipping Point 
 
 6 
 
 Mills West 
 
 
 ground 
 
 15 
 
 Cobb Pomt 
 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Drum Point (Choptank 
 
 20 
 
 Logans Hill 
 
 39 
 
 Hudson (Little Chop- 
 
 
 River) 
 
 21 
 
 Todd Point 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 2 
 
 Cabin Creek Entrance 
 
 22 
 
 Cook Point 
 
 40 
 
 Ross 
 
 3 
 
 Cabin Creek (Chop- 
 
 23 
 
 Red Buoy 
 
 41 
 
 Butterpot 
 McKeils Point 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 24 
 
 Spedden 
 
 42 
 
 4 
 
 Tanners Patch 
 
 25 
 
 Diamond (Chesapeake 
 
 43 
 
 Town 
 
 5 
 
 Dixon 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 44 
 
 Cherry Island 
 
 6 
 
 Oyster Shell Point 
 
 26 
 
 Dupont 
 
 45 
 
 Brumell 
 
 7 
 
 States Bank 
 
 27 
 
 Brannock 
 
 46 
 
 Jones (Little Choptank 
 
 8 
 
 Shoal Creek 
 
 28 
 
 Mill Point (Chesapeake 
 
 
 River) 
 
 9 
 
 Green Marsh 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 47 
 
 Pattison 
 
 10 
 
 Hambrooks 
 
 29 
 
 Hills Point (Chesa- 
 
 48 
 
 Bam Point 
 
 11 
 
 Turtle Back (Chop- 
 
 
 peake Bay) 
 
 49 
 
 Saltwork (Little Chop- 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 30 
 
 Hills Point North 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 12 
 
 Sandy Hill Lumps 
 
 31 
 
 Hills Point South 
 
 50 
 
 Fish'ng Creek 
 
 13 
 
 Sandy Hill 
 
 32 
 
 Peanut Hill 
 
 51 
 
 Gra,pevine 
 
 14 
 
 Commander 
 
 33 
 
 Cow Island 
 
 52 
 
 Tobacco Stick 
 
 15 
 
 Horn Point (Choptank 
 
 34 
 
 Bald Eagle (Little 
 
 1 53 
 
 Susquehanna 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 Chi:iptank River) 
 
 54 
 
 Along Shore 
 
 16 
 
 Le Compte 
 
 35 
 
 Ragged Point Flats 
 
 55 
 
 Hooper 
 
 17 
 
 Castle Haven Creek 
 
 36 
 
 Ragged Point 
 Little Pollard 
 
 56 
 
 Slaughter Creek 
 
 18 
 
 Castle Haven 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 Bridge 
 
 19 
 
 Comers Wharf 
 
 38 
 
 Cason 
 
 58 
 
 Nine Acres 
 
NATUEAL OYSTEK BARS. 
 
 41 
 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyst«r bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 59 
 
 Little Choptank 
 
 78 
 
 Boundary 
 
 100 
 
 Ware Sands 
 
 60 
 
 Henpeck 
 
 79 
 
 Holland Straits 
 
 101 
 
 Sand Shoal 
 
 61 
 
 Gators 
 
 80 
 
 Mud (Dorchester 
 
 102 
 
 Evans (Fishing Bay) 
 
 62 
 
 Granger 
 
 
 County) 
 
 103 
 
 Goose Creek 
 
 63 
 
 Oyster Creek (Little 
 
 81 
 
 Jane 
 
 104 
 
 Old House 
 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 82 
 
 Bell Buoy 
 
 105 
 
 Thorough 
 
 64 
 
 Marshall 
 
 83 
 
 Red Sector 
 
 106 
 
 Flat Rock 
 
 65 
 
 James Point 
 
 84 
 
 Bloodsworth 
 
 107 
 
 Half Way Mark 
 
 66 
 
 Travers 
 
 85 
 
 Hopkins Cove 
 
 108 
 
 Hill 
 
 67 
 
 Punch Island Creek 
 
 86 
 
 Applegarth 
 
 109 
 
 Point (Fishing Bay) 
 
 68 
 
 Stone Pile 
 
 87 
 
 Norman 
 
 110 
 
 Bungay 
 
 69 
 
 Tar Bay 
 
 88 
 
 Lower Thoroughfare 
 
 111 
 
 Duck Island 
 
 70 
 
 White Wood 
 
 89 
 
 Crab Point 
 
 112 
 
 Clay Island 
 
 71 
 
 New Discovery 
 
 90 
 
 Paul 
 
 113 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal 
 
 72 
 
 Horse Point Channel 
 
 91 
 
 Windmill (Honga 
 
 114 
 
 Frog Point 
 
 73 
 
 Ware (Chesapeake 
 
 
 River) 
 
 115 
 
 New 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 92 
 
 Hickory 
 
 116 
 
 Hills and Holes 
 
 74 
 
 Richland 
 
 93 
 
 Lakes Cove 
 
 117 
 
 Roaring Point West 
 
 75 
 
 Hooper Strait 
 
 94 
 
 Dark Point 
 
 118 
 
 Bean Shoal 
 
 76 
 
 Northwest Middle- 
 
 95 
 
 Smoke Point 
 
 119 
 
 Outer Hole 
 
 
 ground 
 
 96 
 
 Wroten Island 
 
 120 
 
 Lower Newfoundland 
 
 77 
 
 Southeast Middle- 
 
 97 
 
 Gum 
 
 121 
 
 Upper Newfoundland 
 
 
 ground (Chesapeake 
 
 98 
 
 Peanut 
 
 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 99 
 
 Tubbmans Drain 
 
 
 
 KENT COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Phoenix Shoal 
 
 25 
 
 Wickes Beach 
 
 45 
 
 Boat House 
 
 2 
 
 Deep Shoal 
 
 26 
 
 Dredge Rock 
 
 46 
 
 Drum Point (Langford 
 
 3 
 
 Coal Lump 
 
 27 
 
 Side Shoal 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 4 
 
 Tolchester Lump 
 
 28 
 
 Mud (Chester River) 
 
 47 
 
 Davis Creek 
 
 5 
 
 Mitchells Bluff Buoy 
 
 29 
 
 Ferry (Kent County) 
 
 48 
 
 Island Point 
 
 6 
 
 Gales Lumps 
 
 30 
 
 Buoy Rock 
 
 49 
 
 Eagle Point (Langford 
 
 7 
 
 Hodges 
 
 31 
 
 Hail Creek 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 8 
 
 Swan Point 
 
 32 
 
 Hail Point 
 
 50 
 
 Wilsons Point 
 
 9 
 
 Tavern Creek 
 
 33 
 
 Black Buoy (Chester 
 
 51 
 
 Kings Creek 
 
 10 
 
 Little Neck (Swan 
 
 
 River) 
 
 52 
 
 Bailey 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 Durdin 
 
 53 
 
 Philips 
 
 11 
 
 Deep Landing Hole 
 
 35 
 
 Belts 
 
 54 
 
 Ware (Langford Creek) 
 
 12 
 
 White Horse 
 
 36 
 
 Piney Point (Kent 
 
 55 
 
 Ebb Point 
 
 13 
 
 The Haven 
 
 
 County) 
 
 56 
 
 Cliff 
 
 14 
 
 Rockhall 
 
 37 
 
 Bay Bush Point 
 
 57 
 
 Commegys Bight 
 
 15 
 
 Swan Creek 
 
 38 
 
 Bluff Point (Chester 
 
 58 
 
 Sheep (Kent County) 
 
 16 
 
 Windmill Flats 
 
 
 River) 
 
 59 
 
 Deep Point 
 
 17 
 
 Muddy Drain 
 
 39 
 
 Chester River Middle- 
 
 00 
 
 Shippen Creek 
 
 18 
 
 Himtingfield 
 
 
 ground 
 
 61 
 
 Haddaway 
 
 19 
 
 Gum Spring 
 
 40 
 
 Limekiln 
 
 02 
 
 Hollyday (Kent 
 
 20 
 
 Under The Bar 
 
 41 
 
 Willow Bottom 
 
 
 County) 
 
 21 
 
 White Marsh 
 
 42 
 
 Nichols 
 
 63 
 
 Melton Point 
 
 22 
 
 Hickory Thicket 
 
 43 
 
 Hudson (Chester 
 
 64 
 
 Northwest (Kent 
 
 23 
 
 East Neck Bay 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 County 
 
 24 
 
 Entrance Lumps 
 
 44 
 
 Sand Thistle 
 
 
 
42 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Northwest { Queen 
 
 33 
 
 Kent Point 
 
 67 
 
 Walter White 
 
 
 Annes County) 
 
 34 
 
 Long Point (Eastern 
 
 68 
 
 Hog Island (Prospect 
 
 2 
 
 Booker Wharf 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 3 
 
 H 1 1 y d a y (Queen 
 
 35 
 
 Bodkin Shoals 
 
 69 
 
 Sandy Point (Prospect 
 
 
 Annes County) 
 
 36 
 
 Brick House Hill 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 4 
 
 Mummys Cove 
 
 37 
 
 Bunker Hill 
 
 70 
 
 Buckhorn 
 
 5 
 
 Sheep (Queen Annes 
 
 38 
 
 Wild Ground (Eastern 
 
 71 
 
 Well Cove 
 
 
 County) 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 72 
 
 Prospect 
 
 6 
 
 Emory Hollow 
 
 39 
 
 Pine Tree 
 
 73 
 
 Hood 
 
 7 
 
 Spaniard Point 
 
 40 
 
 Shipping Creek 
 
 74 
 
 Cabin Creek (Prospect 
 
 8 
 
 Hoi ton Point 
 
 41 
 
 Greeves Cove 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 9 
 
 Town Point (Corsica 
 
 42 
 
 Mattapex 
 
 75 
 
 Saw Mill Creek 
 
 
 River) 
 
 43 
 
 Batts Neck 
 
 76 
 
 Mill Hill 
 
 10 
 
 Earle Cove 
 
 44 
 
 Ringold Middleground 
 
 77 
 
 Bugby 
 
 11 
 
 Emory Wharf 
 
 45 
 
 Erickson Sands 
 
 78 
 
 Greenwood Creek 
 
 12 
 
 Ship Point 
 
 46 
 
 Pea Hill 
 
 79 
 
 Prospect Point 
 
 13 
 
 Possum Point 
 
 47 
 
 Stevens 
 
 80 
 
 Coffee 
 
 14 
 
 Old Field 
 
 48 
 
 Jones Hole 
 
 81 
 
 Persimmon Tree 
 
 15 
 
 Robins Cove 
 
 49 
 
 Pond Marsh 
 
 82 
 
 Shippen Hole 
 
 16 
 
 Reeds 
 
 50 
 
 Island Cove 
 
 83 
 
 Mills 
 
 17 
 
 Hells Delight 
 
 51 
 
 Rooks 
 
 84 
 
 Hobbs 
 
 18 
 
 Piney Point (Queen 
 
 52 
 
 Thompsons 
 
 85 
 
 Baxters Hollow 
 
 
 Annes County) 
 
 53 
 
 Middle Block 
 
 86 
 
 Paca 
 
 19 
 
 Horse Race 
 
 54 
 
 Turkey Point (Eastern 
 
 87 
 
 Bryan (Wye River) 
 
 20 
 
 Carpenter Island 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 88 
 
 Wye Island 
 
 21 
 
 Poplar 
 
 55 
 
 Bodkin Island 
 
 89 
 
 Drum Point (Wye 
 
 22 
 
 Blunt 
 
 56 
 
 Cox Neck 
 
 
 River) 
 
 23 
 
 Long Point (Chester 
 
 57 
 
 Cedar Island 
 
 90 
 
 Wye River Middle- 
 
 
 River) 
 
 58 
 
 Johnson Island 
 
 
 ground. 
 
 24 
 
 Flood Point 
 
 59 
 
 Crab Alley Lumps 
 
 91 
 
 Hess 
 
 25 
 
 Kent Island Narrows 
 
 60 
 
 Normans Fine Eyes 
 
 92 
 
 Stone Whart 
 
 26 
 
 Ferry (Queen Annes 
 
 61 
 
 Parsons Island 
 
 93 
 
 Race Horse (Queen 
 
 
 County) 
 
 62 
 
 Bald Eagle (Eastern 
 
 
 Annes County) 
 
 27 
 
 Carvel 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 94 
 
 Whetstone 
 
 28 
 
 Strong Bay 
 
 63 
 
 Parsons Island Narrows 
 
 95 
 
 Melvin 
 
 29 
 
 Love Point 
 
 64 
 
 Normans Marsh 
 
 96 
 
 Dividing 
 
 30 
 
 Broad Creek 
 
 65 
 
 Bibby 
 
 97 
 
 Shawns Wharf 
 
 31 
 
 Brick House 
 
 66 
 
 Dominion 
 
 98 
 
 Granary Point 
 
 32 
 
 Gum Tliicket 
 
 
 
 
 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Brooks Shallows 
 
 10 
 
 Peterson (St. Marys 
 
 19 
 
 La Grande 
 
 2 
 
 Sothoron 
 
 
 County) 
 
 20 
 
 Millstone 
 
 3 
 
 Broad Neck (St. Marys 
 
 11 
 
 Neale 
 
 21 
 
 Deep Point Mud 
 
 
 County) 
 
 12 
 
 Mears (St. Marys Coun- 
 
 22 
 
 Carroll Muds (St. Marys 
 
 4 
 
 Thomas (St. Marys 
 
 
 ty) 
 
 
 County) 
 
 
 County) 
 
 13 
 
 Half Pone 
 
 23 
 
 Hog Island (Patuxent 
 
 5 
 
 Sandgates 
 
 14 
 
 Hawks Nest 
 
 
 River) 
 
 6 
 
 Upper Forrest 
 
 15 
 
 Bob Wise 
 
 24 
 
 Chinese Muds (St. 
 
 7 
 
 Lower Forrest 
 
 16 
 
 Spencers 
 
 
 Marys County) 
 
 8 
 
 Gatton 
 
 17 
 
 Town Creek 
 
 25 
 
 Cedar Point Holl«w 
 
 9 
 
 Captain Point 
 
 18 
 
 Goodwin 
 
 26 
 
 Rocky Beach 
 
NATUKAL OYSTEK BAES. 
 
 43 
 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index" 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name or oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 27 
 
 Tenacres 
 
 61 
 
 Thompson Creek 
 
 92 
 
 St. Clement Entrance 
 
 28 
 
 McKay 
 
 62 
 
 Carthagena Creek 
 
 93 
 
 Newtown Flats 
 
 29 
 
 Fish Hawk 
 
 63 
 
 Coad 
 
 94 
 
 Chapel Point 
 
 30 
 
 St. Jerome 
 
 64 
 
 Edmund 
 
 95 
 
 Abell 
 
 .31 
 
 Shaving Pile 
 
 65 
 
 Middleground Lump 
 
 96 
 
 Reed Point 
 
 32 
 
 Butler 
 
 66 
 
 Cherry (St. Marys 
 
 97 
 
 Guest Marshes 
 
 33 
 
 Point Look-in 
 
 
 River) 
 
 98 
 
 Harry Jacks 
 
 34 
 
 Point Lookout 
 
 67 
 
 St. George 
 
 99 
 
 Mileys Creek 
 
 35 
 
 Old Hare 
 
 68 
 
 Hurdle 
 
 100 
 
 Bluff Woods 
 
 36 
 
 Smith Creek 
 
 69 
 
 Goose Point (St. 
 
 101 
 
 Canoe Creek 
 
 37 
 
 Dunbar 
 
 
 George River) 
 
 102 
 
 Old Wreck 
 
 38 
 
 Jutland 
 
 70 
 
 Island Shore 
 
 103 
 
 Horse 
 
 39 
 
 Graves 
 
 71 
 
 Milbourne Shore 
 
 104 
 
 Dukehart Channel 
 
 40 
 
 Sedge Point 
 
 72 
 
 Straits 
 
 105 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 41 
 
 Chicken Cock 
 
 73 
 
 Tarkill 
 
 106 
 
 Silver Spring 
 
 42 
 
 Fort 
 
 74 
 
 Swan 
 
 107 
 
 Hackley Creek 
 
 43 
 
 Langley Hollow 
 
 75 
 
 RoUin 
 
 108 
 
 St. Catherine 
 
 44 
 
 Priest 
 
 76 
 
 Cedar Point (St. George 
 
 109 
 
 Bullock Island 
 
 45 
 
 Raleys Shore 
 
 
 River) 
 
 110 
 
 Bullock 
 
 46 
 
 Jones (St. Marys River) 
 
 77 
 
 Shehan 
 
 111 
 
 Mouth of River 
 
 47 
 
 St. Inigoes South 
 
 78 
 
 Long (St. George 
 
 112 
 
 St. Margaret 
 
 48 
 
 St. Inigoes North 
 
 
 River) 
 
 113 
 
 Bluff Point (Wicomico 
 
 49 
 
 Kennedy 
 
 79 
 
 Chadwick 
 
 
 River) 
 
 50 
 
 Rosecroft Hollow 
 
 80 
 
 Heron Island Reef 
 
 114 
 
 Blakistone 
 
 51 
 
 Gravelly Run 
 
 81 
 
 Heron Island Sound 
 
 115 
 
 White Point Hollow 
 
 52 
 
 Seminary 
 
 82 
 
 Black Walnut (Bre- 
 
 116 
 
 White Point 
 
 53 
 
 Horseshoe (St. Marys 
 
 
 tons Bay) 
 
 117 
 
 Bramleigh Creek 
 
 
 River) 
 
 83 
 
 Gough 
 
 118 
 
 Manahowic Creek 
 
 54 
 
 Bryan (St. Marys 
 
 84 
 
 Lovers Point 
 
 119 
 
 Russell 
 
 
 River) 
 
 85 
 
 Mouldy Creek 
 
 120 
 
 Mills East 
 
 55 
 
 Short Point 
 
 86 
 
 Island 
 
 121 
 
 Chaptico Lumps 
 
 56 
 
 Biscoe 
 
 87 
 
 Paw Paw Hollow 
 
 122 
 
 Cohouck 
 
 57 
 
 Pagan 
 
 88 
 
 Stony 
 
 123 
 
 Key 
 
 58 
 
 West St. Marys 
 
 89 
 
 Railway 
 
 124 
 
 Mouth of Creek 
 
 59 
 
 Cooper Creek 
 
 90 
 
 Bretons Bay 
 
 
 
 60 
 
 Coppage 
 
 91 
 
 Blue Sow 
 
 
 
 SOMERSET COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Mount Vernon Wharf 
 
 14 
 
 Piney Island Swash 
 
 27 
 
 Stone (Pocomoke 
 
 2 
 
 Wingate 
 
 15 
 
 Georges 
 
 
 Sound) 
 
 3 
 
 Buoy 
 
 16 
 
 Sandy Point (Manokin 
 
 28 
 
 Watkins 
 
 4 
 
 Evans (Wicomico 
 
 
 River) 
 
 29 
 
 Long Point (Pocomoke 
 
 
 River) 
 
 17 
 
 Cormal 
 
 
 Sound) 
 
 5 
 
 Rock Creek 
 
 18 
 
 Marshy Island 
 
 30 
 
 Gunby 
 
 6 
 
 Halls Point 
 
 19 
 
 Drum Point (Manokin 
 
 31 
 
 Marumsco 
 
 7 
 
 Haines 
 
 
 River) 
 
 32 
 
 Kitts Creek West 
 
 8 
 
 Old Orchard (Tangier 
 
 20 
 
 Prickly Point 
 
 33 
 
 Kitts Creek East 
 
 
 Sound) 
 
 21 
 
 Piney Island East 
 
 34 
 
 Oyster Creek (Kedge 
 
 9 
 
 Mud (Somerset Co.) 
 
 22 
 
 Harris 
 
 
 Straits) 
 
 10 
 
 Turtle Egg Island 
 
 23 
 
 Big Annemessex 
 
 35 
 
 Kedge Straits 
 Southwest Middle- 
 
 11 
 
 Chain Shoal 
 
 24 
 
 Philibys 
 
 36 
 
 12 
 
 Mussel Hole 
 
 25 
 
 Great Rock 
 
 
 ground 
 
 13 
 
 Piney Island West 
 
 26 
 
 Fox Island 
 
 37 
 
 Church Creek 
 
44 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OP MARYLAND. 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Contimied. 
 
 TALBOT COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 indicating 
 oyster 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 bars on 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Juniper 
 
 43 
 
 Clay Bank 
 
 86 
 
 Fox 
 
 2 
 
 Poplar Point. 
 
 44 
 
 Sharp 
 
 87 
 
 Royston 
 
 3 
 
 Winders Bank 
 
 45 
 
 Black Walnut (Big 
 
 88 
 
 Irish Creek 
 
 4 
 
 Race Horse (Talbot 
 
 
 Choptank River) 
 
 89 
 
 Choptank Lumps 
 
 
 County) 
 
 46 
 
 Sands 
 
 90 
 
 Benoni 
 
 5 
 
 Shaw Bay Hill 
 
 47 
 
 Pleasant Hill 
 
 91 
 
 Light House 
 
 6 
 
 Bruffs Island 
 
 48 
 
 Church Hill 
 
 92 
 
 Bachelor Point 
 
 7 
 
 Wye Town 
 
 49 
 
 Wild Cherry Tree 
 
 93 
 
 Fox Hole 
 
 8 
 
 Herring Island 
 
 50 
 
 Tilghman Wharf 
 
 94 
 
 Stone Church 
 
 9 
 
 East End 
 
 51 
 
 Change 
 
 95 
 
 Town Point (Tred 
 
 10 
 
 Sycamore 
 
 52 
 
 Eagle Point (Harris 
 
 
 Avon River) 
 Stewart Island 
 
 11 
 
 Wild Ground (Miles 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 96 
 
 
 River) 
 Second Point 
 
 53 
 
 Turkey Neck 
 
 97 
 
 Goose Neck 
 
 12 
 
 54 
 
 Mill " Point (Harris 
 
 98 
 
 Pecks Point 
 
 13 
 
 Gibsons Flats 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 99 
 
 Mares Point 
 
 14 
 
 Long Point (Miles 
 
 55 
 
 Hunts 
 
 100 
 
 Louis Cove 
 
 
 River) 
 
 56 
 
 Seths Point 
 
 101 
 
 Bamings Cove 
 
 15 
 
 Cox 
 
 57 
 
 Lodges 
 
 102 
 
 Old House Point 
 
 16 
 
 Barnett 
 
 58 
 
 Walnut 
 
 103 
 
 Trippe 
 
 17 
 
 Bazzles Hill 
 
 59 
 
 Smith Point 
 
 104 
 
 Bakers Cove 
 
 18 
 
 Old Orchard (Miles 
 
 60 
 
 Little Neck (Harris 
 
 105 
 
 Marshy 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 106 
 
 Flatty 
 
 19 
 
 Ash Craft 
 
 61 
 
 Rabbit Island 
 
 107 
 
 Orem 
 
 20 
 
 Deep Water Point 
 
 62 
 
 Upper Harris Creek 
 
 108 
 
 Double Mills 
 
 21 
 
 Scotland 
 
 63 
 
 Turnrow 
 
 109 
 
 Johnston 
 
 22 
 
 Tidemill 
 
 64 
 
 Great Marsh 
 
 110 
 
 Camden Point 
 
 23 
 
 Hamblefon 
 
 65 
 
 France 
 
 111 
 
 Watermelon Point 
 
 24 
 
 West End 
 
 66 
 
 Dawson 
 
 112 
 
 Back Shore 
 
 25 
 
 Hambleton Hill 
 
 67 
 
 Long Poiiit Woods 
 
 113 
 
 Hopkins 
 
 26 
 
 Bozman Neck 
 
 68 
 
 Great Bar 
 
 114 
 
 Willis 
 
 27 
 
 Sea Turtle 
 
 69 
 
 Brown 
 
 115 
 
 Island Creek (Chop- 
 
 28 
 
 Turtle Back (Miles 
 
 70 
 
 Deep Neck 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 71 
 
 Mulberry Point 
 
 116 
 
 Matthews 
 
 29 
 
 Horseshoe (Miles 
 
 72 
 
 Well Point 
 
 117 
 
 Chlora Point 
 
 
 River) 
 
 73 
 
 Pompes 
 
 118 
 
 Beacons 
 
 30 
 
 Aldridges Discovery 
 
 74 
 
 Coopers Point 
 
 119 
 
 La Trappe 
 
 31 
 
 Upper Hill 
 
 75 
 
 Judys Point 
 
 120 
 
 Howells Point 
 
 32 
 
 Tilghmans Point. 
 
 76 
 
 Brushy Point 
 
 121 
 
 Dickinson 
 
 33 
 
 Rich Neck 
 
 77 
 
 Willeys Island Flats 
 
 122 
 
 Kirby 
 
 34 
 
 Sedge Marsh (Tred 
 
 78 
 
 Holland Point (Broad 
 
 123 
 
 Scraping Line 
 
 
 Avon River) 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 124 
 
 Bolingbroke Sand 
 
 35 
 
 Wades Point 
 
 79 
 
 Harrison 
 
 125 
 
 The Black Buoy 
 
 36 
 
 Marys Delight 
 
 80 
 
 Broad Creek Middle- 
 
 
 (Choptank River) 
 
 37 
 
 Lows Point 
 
 
 ground 
 
 126 
 
 Sugar Loaf 
 
 38 
 
 Poplar Island 
 
 81 
 
 Cedar Point (Broad 
 
 127 
 
 Chancellor Point 
 
 39 
 
 Poplar Island Nar- 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 128 
 
 British Harbour 
 
 
 rows 
 
 82 
 
 Drum Point (Broad 
 
 129 
 
 Goose Point (Choptank 
 
 40 
 
 Bay Hundred 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 41 
 
 Pone 
 
 83 
 
 Joe Harris Flats 
 
 130 
 
 Mill Dam 
 
 42 
 
 Stone (Chesapeake 
 
 84 
 
 Pin Cushion 
 
 131 
 
 Jamaica Point 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 85 
 
 Willeys Island 
 
 132 
 
 Spar Buoy 
 
NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 45 
 
 Numerical Index to Natural Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 WICOMICO COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 County 
 
 index 
 
 number 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of oyster bar 
 
 bare on 
 Index 
 Chart 
 
 
 bars on 
 Inde.^ 
 Chart 
 
 
 bars on 
 Index 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 5 
 6 
 
 Upper Stake 
 Wetipquin 
 Sand Lump 
 Hickory Nut 
 Old Womans Patch 
 Cedar Shoal 
 
 7 
 8 
 
 9 
 10 
 11 
 
 Long Shoal 
 
 Cherry Tree (Nanti- 
 
 coke River) 
 Wilson Shoals 
 Roaring Point East 
 Middleground 
 
 12 
 13 
 14 
 15 
 
 Big Hill 
 
 Great Shoals 
 Ingram Shoal 
 Holland 
 
 WORCESTER COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 South Point 
 
 11 
 
 Purnell Hammock 
 
 20 
 
 Kennel 
 
 2 
 
 Handys Hammock 
 
 12 
 
 Diamond (Chinco- 
 
 21 
 
 Big Bay Point 
 
 3 
 
 Newport 
 
 
 teague Bay) 
 
 22 
 
 Toby 
 
 4 
 
 Lambertaon Landing 
 
 13 
 
 Beef Creek 
 
 23 
 
 Deep Water 
 
 5 
 
 Ennis 
 
 14 
 
 Rattlesnake 
 
 24 
 
 Striking Marsh 
 
 6 
 
 Turpin 
 
 15 
 
 Martin Point 
 
 25 
 
 Levin Tump 
 
 7 
 
 Sandy Point (Chinco- 
 
 16 
 
 Easter Cove 
 
 26 
 
 White Rock 
 
 
 teague Bay) 
 
 17 
 
 Mink Tump 
 
 27 
 
 Horsehead North 
 
 8 
 
 Robins Marsh 
 
 18 
 
 Sheep (Chincoteague 
 
 28 
 
 Horsehead South 
 
 9 
 
 Scarboro Creek 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 
 
 10 
 
 Southwest 
 
 19 
 
 Drum 
 
 
 
CRAB BOTTOMS. 
 
 ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note.— See Numerical Index tor names of crab bottoms corresponding to numbers on Index Chart. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 
 and Geodetic 
 Survey 
 
 Fourlh Re- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 port of Mary- 
 
 Name of crab bottom 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 land Shell 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 Oyster Bars 
 
 which char- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 acteristics are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 Adam Island 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 3 
 
 170 
 
 193 
 
 Apes Hole 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 38 
 
 110 
 
 151 
 
 Back Creek 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 29 
 
 104 
 
 151 
 
 Big Island 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Somerset 
 
 39 
 
 101 
 
 151 
 
 Bishop Head 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 14 
 
 167 
 
 193 
 
 Bloodsworth Island 
 
 41,42 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 7 
 
 168 
 
 193 
 
 Broad Creek 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 36 
 
 108 
 
 151 
 
 Cancer 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 28 
 
 104 
 
 151 
 
 Cedar Straits 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 35 
 
 108 
 
 151 
 
 Colburn 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 21 
 
 98 
 
 151 
 
 Crane Cove 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 17 
 
 96 
 
 151 
 
 Daugherty Creek 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 24 
 
 99 
 
 151 
 
 Deal Island 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 2 
 
 83 
 
 152 
 
 Deep Banks 
 
 5,6,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 46 
 
 81 
 
 152 
 
 Drum 
 
 9 
 
 38 
 
 00 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 40 
 
 102 
 
 151 
 
 Duck Point Cove 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 12 
 
 166 
 
 193 
 
 Fishing Creek 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 34 
 
 107 
 
 151 
 
 Fishing Point 
 
 6,7 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Somerset 
 
 42 
 
 88 
 
 152 
 
 Fords Wharf 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 16 
 
 95 
 
 151 
 
 Fox Creek 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 10 
 
 165 
 
 193 
 
 Geanquakin 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 10 
 
 85 
 
 152 
 
 Goose Creek 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 12 
 
 93 
 
 151 
 
 Grassy 
 
 40,41 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 8 
 
 167 
 
 193 
 
 Great Cove 
 
 41,42 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 6 
 
 169 
 
 193 
 
 Great Point 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Somerset 
 
 33 
 
 107 
 
 151 
 
 Hazard 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 14 
 
 94 
 
 151 
 
 Holland Island 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 2 
 
 171 
 
 193 
 
 Holland Straits 
 
 5,6,7 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 45 
 
 82 
 
 152 
 
 Jackson Island 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 22 
 
 98 
 
 151 
 
 Jenkins Creek 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 31 
 
 105 
 
 151 
 
 Jenny Island 
 
 40,41 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 13 
 
 166 
 
 193 
 
 Jones Creek • 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 23 
 
 99 
 
 151 
 
 Kings Island 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 32 
 
 106 
 
 151 
 
 Lavellette 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 30 
 
 105 
 
 151 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 1 
 
 83 
 
 152 
 
 North 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare 
 
 South 
 Light House 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 7 
 
 84 
 
 152 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 27 
 
 103 
 
 151 
 
 Little Deal Island 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Somerset 
 
 4 
 
 91 
 
 151 
 
 Lower Thoroughfare 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Somerset 
 
 6 
 
 91 
 
 151 
 
 Marsh Island 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 8 
 
 84 
 
 152 
 
 Miles 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 20 
 
 97 
 
 151 
 
 46 
 
CEAB BOTTOMS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Cbab Bottoms — Continued. 
 
 47 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 
 
 
 location. 
 
 
 
 
 U. S. Coast 
 
 Page of 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which 
 located 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 and Geodetic 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 'Bars 
 on which 
 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 Name o( crab bottom 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 port of Mary- 
 land Shell 
 Fish Com- 
 mission on 
 which char- 
 acteristics are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 boundaries 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 are defined 
 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 
 o 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mine Creek 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 13 
 
 94 
 
 151 
 
 Moon Bay 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 18 
 
 96 
 
 151 
 
 Northeast Island 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 4 
 
 169 
 
 193 
 
 North Kedge Straits 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 49 
 
 87 
 
 152 
 
 Okahanikan 
 
 40, 41, 42 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 9 
 
 167 
 
 193 
 
 Old House 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 26 
 
 102 
 
 151 
 
 Piney Island 
 Pry Cove 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 5 
 
 92 
 
 151 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 48 
 
 86 
 
 152 
 
 Pry Island 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 1 
 
 172 
 
 193 
 
 Pungers Creek 
 
 5,6,7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 44 
 
 82 
 
 152 
 
 Red Cap Creek 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 19 
 
 97 
 
 151 
 
 Shanks Creek 
 
 8 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 53 
 
 100 
 
 151 
 
 Shark Point 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 15 
 
 95 
 
 151 
 
 Sheepshead 
 Smith Island Thor- 
 
 e, 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 50 
 
 87 
 
 152 
 
 6,8,9 
 
 38 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 52 
 
 89 
 
 151 
 
 oughfare 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 South Kedge Straits 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 51 
 
 88 
 
 152 
 
 South Marsh 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Somerset 
 
 43 
 
 90 
 
 151 
 
 Spring Island 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 5 
 
 170 
 
 193 
 
 (Dorchester Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Spring Island 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 47 
 
 86 
 
 152 
 
 (Somerset Co.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 St. Pierre 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 9 
 
 85 
 
 152 
 
 Teague Creek 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 11 
 
 93 
 
 151 
 
 Tenth Point 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 25 
 
 100 
 
 151 
 
 Terrapin Sand 
 
 7,9 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 41 
 
 89 
 
 151 
 
 Tylers Creek 
 
 8,9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 54 
 
 101 
 
 151 
 
 Ware Point 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 37 
 
 109 
 
 151 
 
 Wenona 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 3 
 
 90 
 
 151 
 
 Wingate 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 11 
 
 165 
 
 193 
 
CRAB BOTTOMS. 
 
 NUMERICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note. — See Alphabetical Index (or other references relating to crab bottoms. 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of crab bottom 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of crab bottom 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of crab bottom 
 
 
 
 bottoms 
 
 
 bottoms 
 
 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Pry Island 
 
 6 
 
 Great Cove 
 
 12 
 
 Duck Point Cove 
 
 2 
 
 Holland Island 
 
 7 
 
 Bloodsworth Island 
 
 13 
 
 Jenny Island 
 
 3 
 
 Adam Island 
 
 8 
 
 Grassy 
 
 14 
 
 Bishop Head 
 
 4 
 
 Northeast Island 
 
 9 
 
 Okahanikan 
 
 
 
 5 
 
 Spring Island (Dor- 
 
 10 
 
 Fox Creek 
 
 
 
 
 chester County) 
 
 11 
 
 Wingate 
 
 
 
 SOMERSET COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare 
 
 19 
 
 Red Cap Creek 
 
 39 
 
 Big Island 
 
 
 North 
 
 20 
 
 Miles 
 
 40 
 
 Drum 
 
 2 
 
 Deal Island 
 
 21 
 
 Colburn 
 
 41 
 
 Terrapin Sand 
 
 3 
 
 Wenona 
 
 22 
 
 Jackson Island \ 
 
 42 
 
 Fishing Point 
 
 4 
 
 Little Deal Island 
 
 23 
 
 Jones Creek 
 
 43 
 
 South Marsh 
 
 5 
 
 Piney Island 
 
 24 
 
 Daugherty Creek 1 
 
 44 
 
 Pungera Creek 
 
 6 
 
 Lower Thoroughfare 
 
 25 
 
 Tenth Point 
 
 45 
 
 Holland Straits 
 
 7 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare 
 
 26 
 
 Old House 
 
 46 
 
 Deep Banks 
 
 
 South 
 
 27 
 
 Light House 
 
 47 
 
 Spring Island (Somer- 
 
 8 
 
 Marsh Island 
 
 28 
 
 Cancer 
 
 
 set County) 
 
 9 St. Pierre 
 
 29 
 
 Back Creek 
 
 48 
 
 Pry Cove 
 
 10 
 
 Geanquakin 
 
 30 
 
 Lavellette 
 
 49 
 
 North Kedge Straits 
 
 11 
 
 Teague Creek 
 
 31 
 
 Jenkins Creek 
 
 50 
 
 Sheepshead 
 
 12 
 
 Goose Creek 
 
 32 
 
 Kings Island 
 
 51 
 
 South Kedge Straits 
 
 13 
 
 Mine Creek 
 
 33 
 
 Great Point 
 
 52 
 
 Smith Island Thor- 
 
 14 
 
 Hazard 
 
 34 
 
 Fishing Creek 
 
 
 oughfare 
 
 15 
 
 Shark Point 
 
 35 
 
 Cedar Straits 
 
 53 
 
 Shanks Creek 
 
 16 
 
 Fords Wharf 
 
 36 
 
 Broad Creek 
 
 54 
 
 Tvlers Creek 
 
 17 
 
 Crane Cove 
 
 37 
 
 Ware Point 
 
 
 
 18 
 
 Moon Bay 
 
 38 
 
 Apes Hole 
 
 
 
 48 
 
CLAM BEDS. 
 
 ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note. — See Numerical Index for names of clam beds corresponding to number on Index Chart. 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Chart 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 location 
 
 C'otmtv in which 
 located 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Pageof U. S. 
 Coast and 
 Geodet ic 
 .Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which 
 boundaries 
 are defined 
 
 Page of 
 Fourth Re- 
 
 Name of clam bed 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 port of 
 Maryland 
 Shell Fish 
 Commission 
 on which 
 character- 
 istics are 
 described 
 
 Flat Rock 
 Gravel Ruck 
 Ware Rock 
 
 9,10 
 9 
 9 
 
 37 56 
 37 55 
 37 35 
 
 75 47 
 75 48 
 75 48 
 
 Somerset 
 Somerset 
 Somerset 
 
 3 
 2 
 1 
 
 112 
 111 
 111 
 
 152 
 152 
 152 
 
 NUMERICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note. — See Alphabetical Index for other references relating to clam beds. 
 SOMERSET COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 indicating 
 clam beds 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Name of clam bed 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 indicatijlg 
 clam beds 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Name of clam bed 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 indicating 
 elara beds 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Name of elam bed 
 
 1 
 
 Ware Rock 
 
 2 
 
 Gravel Rock 
 
 3 
 
 Flat Rock 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SUEVEY TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 ALPHABETICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note.— See Numerical Index for names of triangulation stations corresponding to numbers on Index Chart. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Geodectic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 Name of station 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on wliich 
 
 shown 
 
 f^atitiidc 
 
 Lon{;i 
 
 ude 
 
 County in whicli located 
 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 Aber 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 MS 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 29 
 
 66 
 
 Adam 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 49 
 
 71 
 
 Adams 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 '08 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 109 
 
 87 
 
 Albert 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 116 
 
 92 
 
 All 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 211 
 
 127 
 
 AUer 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 106 
 
 88 
 
 Alley 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 79 
 
 77 
 
 Almshouse 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 82 
 
 92 
 
 Almshouse (Lighting Rod) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 81 
 
 92 
 
 Alpha 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 96 
 
 96 
 
 Amour 
 
 29 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 41 
 
 33 
 
 Annette 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 123 
 
 93 
 
 Ansley 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 157 
 
 105 
 
 Apple 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 101 
 
 98 
 
 Appkgaith 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 93 
 
 87 
 
 Ar 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 128 
 
 98 
 
 Arl)ucklf 
 
 1!4 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 99 
 
 91 
 
 Arnold 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 70 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 42 
 
 80 
 
 Arundel 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 65 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 70 
 
 88 
 
 Asbury Cliurch 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 45 
 
 49 
 
 Ash 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 55 
 
 66 
 
 Ashland 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 12 
 
 53 
 
 Asquith 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 107 
 
 90 
 
 Assateague Light 
 
 (■) 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 7S 
 
 21 
 
 Virginia 
 
 23 
 
 '40 
 
 Attila 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 118 
 
 93 
 
 Austin 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 61 
 
 76 
 
 Avalon 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 89 
 
 80 
 
 Aye 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 202 
 
 123 
 
 Bach 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 224 
 
 132 
 
 Back 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 36 
 
 66 
 
 Bailey 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 168 
 
 126 
 
 Bald 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot ■ 
 
 136 
 
 97 
 
 Baldwins 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 12 
 
 58 
 
 Ball (Wicomico River) 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 5 
 
 35 
 
 Ball (Harris Creek) 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 119 
 
 86 
 
 Baltimore Light 
 
 n 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 6 
 
 ■■' 32 
 
 Bank (Maguthy Rivfr) 
 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 16 
 
 71 
 
 Bank (Swiui Creek) 
 
 "28, 29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 70 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 5 
 
 31 
 
 Bank (St. (Element Bay) 
 1 See Worceste 
 
 25 
 r County pub 
 
 38 
 lication. 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 3 
 
 St. Marys 
 Bee CJuecn Annes County pnbli 
 
 147 
 
 -ation. 
 
 110 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 Au'iiAiiKTicAL Index to Triangulation Stations- ('cuiliinic 
 
 51 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 I'ageofU.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 inde.x 
 number 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 aumber of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of st:il ion 
 
 MarylaTid 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Tyontritude 
 
 Count}' in which located 
 
 Ijy which 
 
 indicated 
 
 on Inde.K 
 
 Chart 
 
 lication of 
 
 Survey of 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Bank (Tred Avon River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Talbot 
 
 263 
 
 1.58 
 
 Bar (Tangier Sound) 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 Bar (Ilarris Creek) 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 87 
 
 79 
 
 Bar (Sinepuxent Bay) 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 08 
 
 Worcester 
 
 15 
 
 32 
 
 Barber (Wicomico River) 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 70 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 181 
 
 116 
 
 Barber (Tred Avon River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Talbot 
 
 259 
 
 157 
 
 liareda House ( hipola 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Calvert 
 
 18 
 
 55 
 
 Barn 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 30 
 
 44 
 
 Barnett 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 7G 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 62 
 
 149 
 
 l?ara 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 11 
 
 47 
 
 Bateman 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 196 
 
 121 
 
 !?ath 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 22 
 
 46 
 
 Battle 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 70 
 
 37 
 
 Calvert 
 
 39 
 
 42 
 
 Batte 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 53 
 
 66 
 
 Bay (Magcithy River) 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 11 
 
 68 
 
 Bay (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 49 
 
 82 
 
 Bay Bush Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 23 
 
 46 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 66 
 
 87 
 
 Bay Side 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 26 
 
 75 
 
 Bayly 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 37 
 
 67 
 
 Beach (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 70 
 
 32 
 
 Calvert 
 
 2 
 
 27 
 
 Beach (Sinepuxent Bay) 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 Worcester 
 
 11 
 
 30 
 
 Beacon 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Vu-ginia 
 
 8 
 
 >50 
 
 Beacon Clum])s 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 12 
 
 Worcester 
 
 28 
 
 37 
 
 Beak 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 70 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 33 
 
 68 
 
 Beau 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 121 
 
 98 
 
 Beckwith 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 44 
 
 70 
 
 Bee 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 102 
 
 86 
 
 Beg 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 39 
 
 141 
 
 Belle 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 130 
 
 96 
 
 Bellevue 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 180 
 
 115 
 
 Bello 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 7(i 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 88 
 
 78 
 
 Ben 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 19 
 
 58 
 
 Bend 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 75 
 
 81 
 
 Bengal 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 139 
 
 98 
 
 Benn 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 89 
 
 81 
 
 Benoni 2 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 177 
 
 114 
 
 Bentley 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 99 
 
 88 
 
 Berry 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 70 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 242 
 
 139 
 
 Bethel 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 54 
 
 145 
 
 Between 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 55 
 
 70 
 
 Beverly 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 155 
 
 104 
 
 Bight 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 41 
 
 80 
 
 Bill 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 6 
 
 58 
 
 Billiard 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 Birch 
 
 13,14 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 12 
 
 Worcester 
 
 22 
 
 35 
 
 Bird 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 31 
 
 41 
 
 Bivalve Chun-li 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 4 
 
 26 
 
 Black 
 
 33, 36 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 84 
 
 78 
 
 Black Beac(jn 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 252 
 
 153 
 
 Blakeford 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 35 
 
 37 
 
 Blakiatone 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 48 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 172 
 
 123 
 
 Blakistone Island light 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 45 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 163 
 
 105 
 
 ' See Somerset County publication. 
 
52 
 
 SUMMAR^■ OF SURVF-V OV 0\y,TVAl BA KS OF MARYI^ANP. 
 ALrHABRTiuAL INDEX TO TuiANfiUi-ATioN STATIONS — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic \ 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 mdex 
 numt>er 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 
 Name or station ^ 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Jyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 County in which located 
 
 3V which 
 
 ridicated 
 
 on Index 
 
 Chart 
 
 lication of 
 
 Survey of 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Blanco 
 
 34 
 
 38 44 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 128 
 
 95 
 
 Blank 
 
 (') 
 
 39 10 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Kent 
 
 92 
 
 88 
 
 Blind 
 
 35 
 
 38 38 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 265 
 
 159 
 
 Bloudy Point Bar Light 
 
 31 
 
 38 50 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Queeu Annes 
 
 46 
 
 63 
 
 Blossom 
 
 34 
 
 38 44 
 
 70 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 200 
 
 123 
 
 Bluebeard 
 
 30 
 
 38 59 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queeu Annes 
 
 36 
 
 37 
 
 Bluff (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 34 
 
 77 
 
 Bluff (Magothy River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 
 
 70 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 8 
 
 70 
 
 Bodkin Point (01(1 Tower) 
 
 1 
 
 39 08 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 3 
 
 08 
 
 Boling 
 
 35 
 
 38 35 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Talbot 
 
 256 
 
 155 
 
 Bou 
 
 20 
 
 38 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 19 
 
 54 
 
 Bonnet 
 
 32 
 
 38 56 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 86 
 
 79 
 
 Booker 
 
 30 
 
 39 OS 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 9 
 
 50 
 
 Bo(jue 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 40 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 225 
 
 1.32 
 
 Bor.iui,* 
 
 34 
 
 38 42 
 
 70 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 217 
 
 129 
 
 Bowman 
 
 26 
 
 38 20 
 
 70 
 
 52 
 
 Charles 
 
 10 
 
 27 
 
 Bozman 
 
 34 
 
 38 40 
 
 70 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 1 12 
 
 91 
 
 Bozman M. 10. Clinrch 
 
 34 
 
 38 4(i 
 
 76 
 
 l(i 
 
 Talbot 
 
 113 
 
 91 
 
 Sjnre 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Bramble 
 
 28 
 
 39 15 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 2 
 
 29 
 
 Braniiock 
 
 ■m;. 37 
 
 38 35 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 29 
 
 50 
 
 Break 
 
 30 
 
 39 02 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Qiieen Annes 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 Brewer (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 02 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 50 
 
 83 
 
 Brewer (South River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 
 
 70 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 SO 
 
 91 
 
 Brian Reference SUition 
 
 32 
 
 38 5(i 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 (Jueen Annes 
 
 87 
 
 .^VO 
 
 Briary 
 
 ■:,?, 
 
 3S Hi 
 
 7(i 
 
 IS 
 
 Talbot 
 
 97 
 
 83 
 
 Briie' 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 
 
 70 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 35 
 
 78 
 
 Bridge (Honga River) 
 
 ;i(t, 10 
 
 38 18 
 
 7(i 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 100 
 
 87 
 
 Bridge (Kent Island Nar- 
 
 29, 32 
 
 38 58 
 
 70 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 83 
 
 36 
 
 rows) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Brief 
 
 24 
 
 38 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Miir\-s 
 
 S2 
 
 S3 
 
 Brisroe 
 
 20 
 
 38 22 
 
 70 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 13 
 
 49 
 
 Broad (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 4 
 
 38 47 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 107 
 
 100 
 
 Broad (Chester River) 
 
 o 
 
 39 09 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Kent 
 
 87 
 
 85 
 
 Brome 
 
 24 
 
 38 11 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 72 
 
 80 
 
 Brooks 
 
 37 
 
 38 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 63 
 
 77 
 
 Brown 
 
 30 
 
 39 06 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 75 
 
 75 
 
 Bruffs 
 
 32 
 
 38 52 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 18 
 
 01 
 
 Bnena 
 
 19 
 
 38 32 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 46 
 
 34 
 
 Buffing 
 
 13 
 
 38 19 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 Worcester 
 
 5 
 
 27 
 
 Buffington Windmill 
 
 13 
 
 38 19 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 Worcester 
 
 6 
 
 2S 
 
 Bungav 
 
 :',() 
 
 39 09 
 
 70 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 4S 
 
 63 
 
 Bur 
 
 2(1 
 
 38 20 
 
 70 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 20 
 
 51 
 
 Burns 
 
 30 
 
 39 OS 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 11 
 
 54 
 
 Burr 
 
 21) 
 
 38 21 
 
 7li 
 
 52 
 
 (ihnrles 
 
 9 
 
 26 
 
 Bush 
 
 32 
 
 38 53 
 
 76 
 
 OS 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 12S 
 
 97 
 
 But 
 
 32 
 
 38 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 28 
 
 65 
 
 Buzz 
 
 19 
 
 38 29 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 43 
 
 38 
 
 Buzzard 
 
 25 
 
 38 17 
 
 70 
 
 38 
 
 St. Mar\'s 
 
 128 
 
 94 
 
 Cabin 
 
 34 
 
 38 45 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot ' 
 
 134 
 
 97 
 
 Cable 
 
 20 
 
 38 19 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marvs ' 
 
 16 
 
 52 
 
 Cain 
 
 20,21 
 
 38 17 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 24 
 
 58 
 
 Cake 
 
 30 
 
 1 39 09 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 1 Queen Annes 
 
 7 
 
 57 
 
 I See progress ma 
 
 p in Kent Cou 
 
 nty publicati 
 
 )n. 
 
 
 ' See Worcester County 
 
 )ublication 
 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 53 
 
 Calf 
 
 Calvert Monument 
 
 (!am 
 
 Oarabridso 
 
 CambridG:e Stand Pipe 
 
 Camden 
 
 Can 
 
 Canoe 
 
 Carrie 
 
 Car -oil 2 
 
 Castlo 
 
 Ciitholic Churrh Cross 
 
 Catholic Church Cro.ss 
 
 (Benedirf) 
 Catho'ic Churcli Cross 
 
 (Newtown Keck) 
 Catholic Church Spiro 
 
 (Annapolis) 
 Cato 
 Caulk 
 Cecil 
 
 Cedar (South River) 
 Ci'diir (Severn River) 
 ('cclar (Bretons Bav) 
 C.'dar (Broad Crcelc) 
 Cedar Point Light 
 Cedoak 
 Chodwick 
 Chalk 
 Chan 
 
 Chancellor 
 Change 1910 
 ( 'haji 
 (.'hapel 
 
 Charles (W'ir.Mni.nlVucr) 
 Charles (lloiiL';' KiNci) 
 Charles ([shiiid Creek) 
 Chase (Severn River) 
 Chase (\^Tiitehall Bay) 
 Chef 
 Cherry 
 Cherry Cove 
 
 Cherry Island Water Tank 
 Ches 
 
 (/hester (Chester River) 
 Chester (Virginia) 
 Chestnut 
 Chew 
 Chief 
 Child 
 Chin 
 Chlor.i, 
 t^hoptank River Light 
 
 Chort 
 mimbpr of 
 Maryland 
 )yster ('harl 
 "on which 
 
 shown 
 
 24 
 34 
 35 
 35 
 34 
 36, 37, 38 
 2h 
 37 
 20 
 
 20 
 26 
 
 25 
 
 34 
 
 20,39 
 
 25 
 
 24 
 
 24 
 35 
 
 33,34 
 32 
 25 
 26 
 40 
 
 34,35 
 
 33,36,37 
 24 
 25 
 37 
 3 
 30 
 
 (■) 
 24 
 32 
 35 
 12 
 32 
 35 
 34, 35, 37 
 
 38 58 
 
 38 52 
 
 38 45 
 
 38 17 
 
 38 56 
 
 39 04 
 3S 16 
 38 44 
 38 18 
 
 3S r,o 
 
 38 10 
 
 38 35 
 
 38 43 
 
 38 48 
 
 38 16 
 
 38 17 
 
 38 19 
 
 38 40 
 
 39 01 
 39 00 
 38 38 
 38 08 
 38 16 
 38 34 
 
 38 52 
 
 39 06 
 
 37 57 
 
 38 10 
 38 53 
 38 35 
 38 15 
 38 54 
 38 38 
 38 39 
 
 76 07 
 
 76 05 
 
 76 05 
 
 76 07 
 
 76 18 
 
 76 44 
 
 76 15 
 
 76 25 
 
 76 10 
 
 76 28 
 
 76 41 
 
 76 29 
 
 76 31 
 
 76 16 
 
 76 43 
 
 76 32 
 
 76 34 
 
 76 38 
 
 76 14 
 
 76 22 
 
 76 41 
 
 76 31 
 
 76 32 
 
 76 27 
 
 76 02 
 
 76 IS 
 
 76 50 
 
 76 10 
 
 76 08 
 
 76 31 
 
 76 26 
 
 76 17 
 
 76 28 
 
 76 41 
 
 76 13 
 
 76 31 
 
 76 07 
 
 75 26 
 
 76 25 
 76 08 
 75 59 
 
 75 .50 
 
 76 10 
 76 09 
 76 11 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Uorchrster 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Calvert 
 
 ('harles 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Marvs 
 
 Talbot " 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 St. ]\Iarys 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Mnrys 
 
 Talbot ■ 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Charles 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Queen Annea 
 
 Virginia 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 ^\'icomico 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 County 
 mdex 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Jnde.x 
 Chart 
 
 91 
 73 
 
 212 
 16 
 15 
 
 199 
 81 
 
 161 
 38 
 21 
 24 
 24 
 
 88 
 
 130 
 
 148 
 
 83 
 
 45 
 
 124 
 
 166 
 
 23 
 
 114 
 
 102 
 
 99 
 
 70 
 
 258 
 
 121 
 
 50 
 
 144 
 
 14 
 
 105 
 
 231 
 
 39 
 
 30 
 
 27 
 
 93 
 
 135 
 
 45 
 
 95 
 
 15 
 
 21 
 
 63 
 
 4 
 
 8 
 
 13 
 
 105 
 
 245 
 
 244 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 Coast and 
 Geodetic 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 95 
 81 
 
 127 
 50 
 50 
 
 122 
 59 
 
 107 
 67 
 56 
 53 
 52 
 37 
 
 94 
 95 
 
 112 
 92 
 81 
 95 
 
 109 
 58 
 
 104 
 92 
 97 
 78 
 
 156 
 86 
 70 
 
 108 
 30 
 89 
 
 135 
 79 
 76 
 55 
 86 
 
 100 
 70 
 96 
 51 
 
 '41 
 76 
 55 
 47 
 30 
 87 
 
 150 
 
 140 
 
 ' See AVorcester Counly put^licritii 
 
54 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTEK BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Teianqulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Chart 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Count V in which located 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 >y which 
 lidicated 
 jn Index 
 Chart 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 Coast and 
 Geodetic 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 Church 
 
 Church Creek (No. 1 West) 
 
 City 
 
 Clark 
 
 Clay 
 
 Clem 
 
 Close 
 
 Clump (Chesapeake Hay) 
 
 Clump (Harris Creek) 
 
 Coal 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light 
 
 Cobrums 
 
 Coffee 
 
 Cohouck 
 
 Colburn 
 
 Cole 
 
 Collier 
 
 Collins 
 
 Colonel 
 
 Comb (Miles River) 
 
 Combs (Honga River) 
 
 Command 
 
 Compton 
 
 Convent Water Tower 
 
 Cook 
 
 Cook Point Windmill 
 
 Cool 
 
 Coppage 
 
 Corn (ijhesapeake Bay) 
 
 Corn (Langford Creek) 
 
 Com (Bretons Bay) 
 
 Corner (Wicomico River) 
 
 Corner (Choptank River) 
 
 Corner (Wye River) 
 
 Corpse 
 
 Corr 
 
 Corsica 
 
 Cottage (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 Cottage (St. Inigoes Creek) 
 
 Counallor 
 
 Cousin 
 
 Cove 
 
 Cove Point Light 
 
 Cow 
 
 Cox (Crab Alley Bay) 
 
 Cox (Manokin River) 
 
 Crab 
 
 Crack 
 
 Craddock 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range) 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range) 
 
 (') 
 
 24 
 37 
 26 
 34 
 30 
 2 
 32 
 
 34 
 34 
 26 
 25 
 31 
 26 
 7 
 19 
 
 19 
 32 
 34 
 24 
 35 
 25 
 
 (') 
 
 34 
 36,37 
 
 2 
 24 
 
 2 
 30 
 25 
 26 
 37 
 32 
 30 
 28 
 30 
 
 3 
 24 
 
 3 
 32 
 
 3 
 
 18, 20, 38 
 
 41 
 
 31 
 
 7 
 41 
 34 
 20 
 27 
 
 27 
 
 38 10 
 
 38 31 
 
 38 31 
 
 38 44 
 
 39 09 
 39 01 
 
 38 54 
 
 39 00 
 38 47 
 38 44 
 38 15 
 38 17 
 38 56 
 38 21 
 38 03 
 38 24 
 38 21 
 38 28 
 38 51 
 38 46 
 38 08 
 38 36 
 38 15 
 38 21 
 38 43 
 
 38 37 
 
 39 01 
 
 38 10 
 
 39 01 
 39 07 
 38 17 
 38 16 
 38 37 
 
 38 53 
 
 39 06 
 39 10 
 39 05 
 38 55 
 38 10 
 38 51 
 38 52 
 38 51 
 38 23 
 38 16 
 38 55 
 38 09 
 38 11 
 38 42 
 
 38 18 
 
 39 11 
 
 39 14 
 
 76 26 
 
 76 11 
 
 76 40 
 
 76 12 
 
 76 09 
 
 76 32 
 
 76 10 
 
 76 25 
 
 76 16 
 
 76 15 
 
 76 50 
 
 76 43 
 
 76 19 
 
 76 50 
 
 75 48 
 
 76 35 
 
 75 05 
 
 76 40 
 76 11 
 70 10 
 76 29 
 76 05 
 70 42 
 
 75 05 
 
 76 14 
 76 17 
 76 31 
 76 28 
 76 24 
 76 10 
 76 38 
 76 .50 
 76 12 
 76 08 
 76 07 
 76 15 
 76 09 
 76 28 
 76 26 
 76 32 
 76 10 
 76 32 
 76 23 
 75 57 
 7G 18 
 
 75 47 
 
 76 01 
 76 07 
 76 27 
 76 24 
 
 76 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Charles 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Kent 
 
 Anno Arundel 
 
 Queen Anues 
 
 Aunc Arundel 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 t'harles 
 
 St. Mary.s 
 
 Queen Amies 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Somerset 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Worcester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Worcester 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Kent 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 ('harles 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Kent 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 Talbot 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 ('alvert 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 Queen .\nnes 
 
 Somerset 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 •Talbot 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 3 
 
 163 
 61 
 51 
 
 103 
 27 
 
 105 
 
 125 
 18 
 
 155 
 56 
 
 179 
 38 
 9 
 38 
 4 
 16 
 60 
 96 
 18 
 
 136 
 39 
 
 168 
 28 
 38 
 89 
 24 
 69 
 
 125 
 17 
 25 
 2 
 14 
 10 
 18 
 67 
 67 
 
 .98 
 13 
 
 102 
 14 
 
 126 
 73 
 28 
 96 
 
 214 
 20 
 
 73 
 76 
 37 
 
 108 
 68 
 83 
 87 
 75 
 89 
 93 
 32 
 
 113 
 67 
 
 118 
 46 
 45 
 24 
 39 
 60 
 
 148 
 88 
 51 
 
 102 
 25 
 
 110 
 55 
 79 
 77 
 74 
 71 
 95 
 32 
 64 
 55 
 51 
 32 
 47 
 87 
 74 
 97 
 59 
 98 
 32 
 97 
 74 
 43 
 93 
 
 128 
 56 
 25 
 
 ' See Worcester County progress map. 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Trianoulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 55 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page or U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Oeodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 numboi- of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 index 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Nameolslutioii 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lon;:! 
 
 Ludo 
 
 
 indicated 
 
 Oyster 
 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 tions arc 
 described 
 
 Crane 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 18 
 
 53 
 
 Crauey 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 45 
 
 63 
 
 Creek (Irish Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 176 
 
 113 
 
 Creek (Wicomico Ri\cr) 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 14 
 
 31 
 
 Cremona 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 5 
 
 40 
 
 Croch 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 115 
 
 93 
 
 Crow 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 30 
 
 41 
 
 Cult 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 OS 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 67 
 
 70 
 
 Cummings 
 
 33, 34 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 99 
 
 84 
 
 Cup 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 38 
 
 Virginia 
 
 15 
 
 '53 
 
 Cupola (Rhode River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 93 
 
 95 
 
 Cupola (Manokin River) 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 .75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 3V 
 
 44 
 
 Curtis 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 103 
 
 98 
 
 Cut 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 33 
 
 52 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 4 
 
 26 
 
 (Front Range) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 6 
 
 26 
 
 (Rear Range) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dago 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 40 
 
 64 
 
 Dan 
 
 33,34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 116 
 
 84 
 
 Darce 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 109 
 
 89 
 
 David 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 51 
 
 72 
 
 Davis 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 42 
 
 61 
 
 Day 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 54 
 
 69 
 
 Deal Island Church 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 Deck 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 7 
 
 57 
 
 Deep 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 85 
 
 80 
 
 Deep Cove 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 Deep Point 2 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 
 78 
 
 77 
 
 Deewat 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Tall)Ot 
 
 68 
 
 72 
 
 Delahay 
 
 34, 30 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 228 
 
 134 
 
 Dell 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 70 
 
 73 
 
 Delta (Rhode River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 89 
 
 'M 
 
 Delta (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 142 
 
 100 
 
 Desert 
 
 20, 21 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 25 
 
 58 
 
 Deux • 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 213 
 
 128 
 
 Dicks Water Tank 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 05 Dorchester 
 
 19 
 
 50 
 
 Divide 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 123 
 
 95 
 
 Dixon 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 73 
 
 75 
 
 Dobbins 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 13 
 
 71 
 
 Doctor (Little Choi)tank 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 64 
 
 77 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Doctor (Miles River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 56 
 
 146 
 
 Dog 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 70 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 100 
 
 87 
 
 Dorrance 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 45 
 
 144 
 
 Dot 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 26 
 
 64 
 
 Double 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Talbot 
 
 255 
 
 155 
 
 Dove 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 8 
 
 36 
 
 Down 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 5 
 
 59 
 
 Draw 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 49 
 
 70 
 
 Drum (Langford Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 41 
 
 60 
 
 Drum (Smith Creek) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 44 
 
 65 
 
 Drum Poiut Light 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Calvert 
 
 17 
 
 55 
 
 ' See Somerset County publications. 
 
56 
 
 3UMMAEY OF SURVEY OF OYSIEK BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate 
 
 geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ('ounty 
 
 inde.x 
 
 number 
 
 by which 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 Maryland 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 .Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 .Siu-vey of 
 Oyster 
 narson 
 wliich loca- 
 
 
 )yster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 indicated 
 
 
 on which 
 
 Latitude | 
 
 Longitude ] 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Duck (Honga River) 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 110 
 
 92 
 
 Duck (Choptank River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Talbot 
 
 260 
 
 1.57 
 
 Dull 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 81 
 
 78 
 
 Dune 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 116 
 
 103 
 
 Dunk 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 94 
 
 82 
 
 Dunnock 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 86 
 
 83 
 
 Dupont 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 43 
 
 69 
 
 Dusky 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 66 
 
 74 
 
 Dutchman 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 87 
 
 93 
 
 Dwarf 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 ( 'alvert 
 
 44 
 
 37 
 
 Dynard 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 153 
 
 115 
 
 Eagle (Langl'ord Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 44 
 
 61 
 
 Eagle (Harris Creek) 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 93 
 
 81 
 
 Ear 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 122 
 
 96 
 
 Earle (Corsica River) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 26 
 
 44 
 
 Earle (Nanticokfe River) 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 1 
 
 25 
 
 East 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 48 
 
 51 
 
 E. Cambridge Spire 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 13 
 
 50 
 
 E. Cambridge Tall Stack 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 14 
 
 49 
 
 Eastman 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 140 
 
 99 
 
 Easton 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbdt 
 
 52 
 
 71 
 
 EdmonJ 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 117 
 
 85 
 
 Edward 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 15 
 
 60 
 
 Bed ling 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Charles 
 
 11 
 
 28 
 
 Eleanor 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 65 
 
 78 
 
 Ella 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 11 
 
 29 
 
 EUiason 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 8 
 
 34 
 
 Elliott 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 121 
 
 95 
 
 Ellpow 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 08 
 
 Wcircester 
 
 10 
 
 30 
 
 Elmore 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Tal))ot 
 
 154 
 
 104 
 
 Emanuel Church 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 43 
 
 49 
 
 End ( Harris ( 'reek ) 
 
 31,32,34 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talb.it 
 
 107 
 
 41 
 
 End (Wicomico River) 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 15 
 
 31 
 
 Engineer 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 20 
 
 46 
 
 Enough 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 43 
 
 65 
 
 Enter 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 226 
 
 133 
 
 Episcopal Church Cross 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 74 
 
 SI 
 
 (Old St. Marys) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Etna 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 90 
 
 94 
 
 Etta 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 55 
 
 74 
 
 Evans 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 16 
 
 49 
 
 Ewell Church Spire 
 
 8 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 58 
 
 47 
 
 (Smith Island) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Face 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 n 
 
 Talbot 
 
 31 
 
 67 
 
 Fact 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 177 
 
 120 
 
 Fair 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 26 
 
 65 
 
 Fairbanks 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 131 
 
 96 
 
 Fairhaven 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 110 
 
 101 
 
 Fairmount Church 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Srmiorsot 
 
 33 
 
 44 
 
 Farm 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 118 
 
 94 
 
 Farr 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 176 
 
 121 
 
 Fassett 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 75 
 
 08 
 
 Worcester 
 
 12 
 
 31 
 
 Fence 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 117* 
 
 101 
 
 Ferry (Magothy River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 19 
 
 72 
 
LANDMAKKS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 57 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 rhart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Suivey 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 inde.v 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 Ovstei- rhart 
 
 
 
 
 
 fuuuty in whii h located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 
 lication of 
 Survev of 
 
 
 "on wliich 
 shown 
 
 I.alituilo 
 
 Lonnitiuie 
 
 
 iiiilicated 
 on Index 
 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 Ferry (Choptank River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 11 
 
 48 
 
 Ferry (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 96 
 
 84 
 
 Field 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Anmdel 
 
 55 
 
 84 
 
 Fig 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 55 
 
 145 
 
 Figlit 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 7 
 
 42 
 
 Finisli 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 75 
 
 81 
 
 Fir 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 33 
 
 39 
 
 First 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 223 
 
 132 
 
 Fish 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 123 
 
 96 
 
 Fishbone 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 53 
 
 7(i 
 
 00 
 
 Vu-ginia 
 
 6 
 
 ' 48 
 
 Fishstack 
 Fitz 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 20 
 
 54 
 
 (') 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 25 
 
 43 
 
 Flagpole 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 48 
 
 68 
 
 Flag Pond 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Calvert 
 
 11 
 
 31 
 
 Flag Staff (Naval Acad- 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 57 
 
 85 
 
 emy Boathonse) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Flat (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 7G 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 115 
 
 92 
 
 Flat (Smith Creek) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 50 
 
 68 
 
 Flat Cap 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 40 
 
 46 
 
 Fodder 
 
 2(i 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 ( 'harles 
 
 1 
 
 35 
 
 Fog 2 
 
 (i 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 54 
 
 39 
 
 Ford (Langtord Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 45 
 
 62 
 
 Ford (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 20 
 
 59 
 
 Ford (Big Annemessex 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 36 
 
 45 
 
 River) " 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I>'ui'e 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 0(i 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 34 
 
 53 
 
 Fork 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 7 
 
 35 
 
 Ft)rr 
 
 VJ 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 3() 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 8 
 
 43 
 
 Fort (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 7(i 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 33 
 
 77 
 
 Fort (Si. Marys River) 
 
 24 
 
 3S 
 
 (18 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 56 
 
 71 
 
 Fort Howard 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Taller Water Tank 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 5 
 
 26 
 
 Fox 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 4(i 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 115 
 
 92 
 
 F ix Island Poj)lar 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 54 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Virginia 
 
 9 
 
 -50 
 
 Foxwell 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 127 
 
 94 
 
 Frank 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 21 
 
 62 
 
 Franklin 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne .\:iiiidcl 
 
 105 
 
 99 
 
 Frog 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Dorchestei- 
 
 125 
 
 96 
 
 Front 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 81 
 
 77 
 
 Gander 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 3(i 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 7 
 
 47 
 
 Gantt 
 
 {') 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 06 
 
 Worcester 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 Gasli 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 198 
 
 122 
 
 Geog 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 39 
 
 46 
 
 Gibbs 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 U 
 
 Talbot 
 
 37 
 
 141 
 
 Giii'jer 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 75 
 
 90 
 
 Gis 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 250 
 
 153 
 
 Go 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 122 
 
 94 
 
 Golds 
 
 3! 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 218 
 
 130 
 
 Goose (Grays Inn River) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 0(i 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 28 
 
 50 
 
 Goose (St. George River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 OS 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 95 
 
 88 
 
 Ciordon 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Amies 
 
 32 
 
 40 
 
 Govei- 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 129 
 
 98 
 
 Gowan 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Aime Artnide! 
 
 86 
 
 93 
 
 Somerset County publication. 
 
 - See progress map in Worcester County publication. 
 
 ' See Somerset County publication. 
 
58 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetu'm, Index to Triangulation Stations — CoiiUniied. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Oiiirt 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Cliart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in whiih located 
 
 Comity 
 index 
 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 
 Oeudctic 
 
 Name of station 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 county pub- 
 
 licalionof 
 
 Sur\'ey of 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lonsi 
 
 ude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Oiart 
 
 <>ysl'cr 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 Grace 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 7(1 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 102 
 
 88 
 
 Grace M. E. Church 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 75 
 
 23 
 
 Virginia 
 
 17 
 
 '41 
 
 Gram (Severn Iliver) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 64 
 
 86 
 
 Gram (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 138 
 
 98 
 
 Granary 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 70 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Anties 
 
 120 
 
 96 
 
 Gvason 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 61 
 
 75 
 
 Gralilnde 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 16 
 
 37 
 
 (irave 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 149 
 
 102 
 
 Gravel 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 71 
 
 79 
 
 Gray 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 30 
 
 51 
 
 Great 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 7(i 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 80 
 
 77 
 
 Great Shoals T,io;ht 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 ^Vicomi('o 
 
 10 
 
 35 
 
 Greek 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 68 
 
 72 
 
 Green (Ei'.stern Bay) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 88 
 
 80 
 
 Green (Manokiu Kiver) 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 29 
 
 44 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 12 
 
 Worcester 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 Saving Station Flag- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 staff. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Greenbury 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 31 
 
 77 
 
 Greenbury Point Li^rht 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 32 
 
 77 
 
 Greenweli 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 40 
 
 68 
 
 Grind 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 90 
 
 76 
 
 Grove (Keeds Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 29 
 
 42 
 
 Grove (Bretons Bay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 115 
 
 104 
 
 Grubin 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 251 
 
 153 
 
 Guest 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 IS 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 150 
 
 114 
 
 Guilberts Cupola 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 17 
 
 Worcester 
 
 27 
 
 38 
 
 Guither 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 103 
 
 93 
 
 Gull 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 06 
 
 Worcester 
 
 7 
 
 28 
 
 Gunners 
 
 39,40 
 
 3S 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 norchoster 
 
 101 
 
 86 
 
 Gust 
 
 2(i 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Cliarl(!s 
 
 12 
 
 28 
 
 Gusla 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 iO 
 
 Talbot 
 
 10 
 
 58 
 
 Gut 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 63 
 
 (;i) 
 
 Hackett 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arutnlel 
 
 2S 
 
 76 
 
 Iladdaway 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 77 
 
 76 
 
 Haines 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 11 
 
 37 
 
 Hall ^rolumac Bivcr) 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 36 
 
 62 
 
 Hall (Miles River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 61 
 
 148 
 
 Hall House (Middle 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 37 
 
 63 
 
 Chimney) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hallomng 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Calvert 
 
 45 
 
 30 
 
 Ham (Magothy River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 15 
 
 71 
 
 Ham (Miles River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 59 
 
 147 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 17 
 
 50 
 
 Hamilton 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 05 
 
 Worcester 
 
 1 
 
 26 
 
 Hamniett 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 78 
 
 85 
 
 Handvs Hammock 
 
 13,14 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 25 
 
 36 
 
 Hard ■ 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 15 
 
 31 
 
 Harmon 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 Worcester 
 
 3 
 
 26 
 
 Harp 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 60 
 
 68 
 
 Harjier 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 158 
 
 106 
 
 Harringlcm 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 77 
 
 82 
 
 Harrison 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 104 
 
 89 
 
 ' See Worcester (."ounty i)ublication. 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 Ali'Habetical Index to Triangulation STATioNS^(.!oii(,iiiueil. 
 
 59 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 location 
 
 
 
 Pago of U.S. 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 number ol 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Charl 
 
 on whieli 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Inde.\ 
 Chart 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 NamoofsUUion 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lonj'itude 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Harry 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 230 
 
 134 
 
 lias 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 35 
 
 45 
 
 Ilaven 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 13 
 
 35 
 
 Hawk 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 95 
 
 82 
 
 llayden 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 52 
 
 Charles 
 
 8 
 
 26 
 
 Head 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 114 
 
 93 
 
 Ilpaley (liroloiis liay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 131 
 
 97 
 
 Healey (Island Creek) 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 238 
 
 137 
 
 Hedney 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Charles 
 
 13 
 
 29 
 
 Uellcn 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 28 
 
 49 
 
 Hen 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 120 
 
 86 
 
 Henderson 
 
 32,34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 53 
 
 71 
 
 Henry 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 34 
 
 66 
 
 Here" 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 57 
 
 68 
 
 Heron 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 164 
 
 105 
 
 Herr 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 23 
 
 63 
 
 Herring 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 31 
 
 51 
 
 Herring Pond 2 
 
 (') 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 Virginia 
 
 1 
 
 ' 105 
 
 Hickory 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 12 
 
 69 
 
 High (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 44 
 
 81 
 
 High (Honga River) 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 r.) 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 120 
 
 95 
 
 Higher 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 210 
 
 127 
 
 Hill 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 71 
 
 88 
 
 Hog 2 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 22 
 
 56 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3) 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Calvert 
 
 1 
 
 26 
 
 Holland (Olie s a p e a k e 
 
 Bay 
 Holland (Wicomico 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 111 
 
 101 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 12 
 
 30 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Somerset 
 
 53 
 
 39 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 95 
 
 104 
 
 Spire 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hollow 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 l(i 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 132 
 
 98 
 
 Holly 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 164 
 
 108 
 
 Ilolton Point 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 27 
 
 43 
 
 Hoo 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 OS 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 66 
 
 70 
 
 Hook 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 98 
 
 85 
 
 Hooper Island Light 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 92 
 
 84 
 
 Hooper Strait Light 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 113 
 
 93 
 
 Iloopersville Methodist 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 98 
 
 88 
 
 Church Cupola 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hope 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 63 
 
 70 
 
 Hopkins (Herring Bay) 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 109 
 
 100 
 
 Hopkins (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 160 
 
 106 
 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 OS 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 97 
 
 88 
 
 Church Cupola 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Horn (Magothy River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 17 
 
 72 
 
 Horn (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 62 
 
 85 
 
 Hornor 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 53 
 
 65 
 
 Horse 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Virginia 
 
 5 
 
 M9 
 
 Horseshoe (Chesapeake 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 104 
 
 99 
 
 Bay) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 • See St. Marys County publicatioas. 
 
 3 See Somerset County publications. 
 
60 
 
 SUMMARY OF SUKVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Appro. 
 
 imate geographic! 
 
 
 
 Page oft'. S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 CoasI and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 iii'lc-K 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 iiumbor of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 numtjor 
 
 cuunt V pnh- 
 
 Name of si al ion 
 
 Marvlanvi 
 OvstPr Cliirt 
 
 
 
 
 
 (•uunlyinwliii'lilo.'iilc.l 
 
 hv whir-h 
 iliilirutccl 
 
 liraii'im of 
 .Survey of 
 
 
 on whii'h 
 
 Latin 
 
 lie 
 
 Lonyil 
 
 Llilc 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 Oysler 
 
 
 stiowii 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 i^ars nn 
 whieh loea- 
 tions arc 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 Horseshoe (St. Marys 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 76 
 
 82 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hosier Memorial Cliurch 
 
 39,40 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 89 
 
 87 
 
 Spire 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hospital Cupola (Naval 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 56 
 
 85 
 
 Academy) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hough 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 90 
 
 81 
 
 House 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 3 
 
 45 
 
 H w a r d (Chniitank 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 20 
 
 51 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Howards (St. Cl.'ment 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 146 
 
 110 
 
 15ay) 
 Howells 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 253 
 
 154 
 
 Huddle 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne .\rundel 
 
 20 
 
 73 
 
 Hudson 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 32 
 
 65 
 
 Hugh 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 54 
 
 73 
 
 Hunter 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 203 
 
 124 
 
 Hunting 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 42 
 
 143 
 
 Hut 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 2 
 
 44 
 
 Hutchins 
 
 If) 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 10 
 
 46 
 
 Hydroyraphic 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 25 
 
 44 
 
 Ide 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Kent 
 
 65 
 
 70 
 
 Ila 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 175 
 
 113 
 
 1112 
 
 IG 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Calvert 
 
 3 
 
 27 
 
 III 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 45 
 
 66 
 
 Indian (Patuxent River) 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 Charles" 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 Indian (Chester River) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 13 
 
 52 
 
 Inez 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 70 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 249 
 
 152 
 
 Ingraya 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 10 
 
 \\'()r< ester 
 
 19 
 
 34 
 
 Inigi>03 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 SI. Marvs 
 
 68 
 
 73 
 
 Inkquill 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 \\'orci'ster 
 
 8 
 
 28 
 
 Inn 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 37 
 
 54 
 
 Irisli 
 
 :!4 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 171 
 
 111 
 
 Iron 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 14 
 
 71 
 
 Island (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne .Vruudcl 
 
 48 
 
 82 
 
 Island (i'atuxent Uiver) 
 
 1!) 
 
 38 
 
 2) 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 ( 'alvert 
 
 35 
 
 44 
 
 Island ((Jrays Inn Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 35 
 
 53 
 
 Isle 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 43 
 
 61 
 
 Iveo 
 
 ,'■) 
 
 38 
 
 ir^ 
 
 75 
 
 .50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 3 
 
 34 
 
 Jam 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 261 
 
 158 
 
 JaniOJ (Chesapeake Ray) 
 
 30, 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 84 
 
 61 
 
 James (Miles River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 20 
 
 62 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 !) 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 41 
 
 49 
 
 Jarre (t 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 82 
 
 81 
 
 Jay 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 241 
 
 139 
 
 Jean 
 
 5, 7 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 22 
 
 39 
 
 Jenifer 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 33 
 
 65 
 
 Jere 
 
 33, 36 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Talbot 
 
 86 
 
 79 
 
 Johnson 
 
 32, 31 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 47 
 
 69 
 
 Jones 
 
 ', 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset ' 
 
 2 
 
 34 
 
 Joseph 
 
 6.K 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 55 
 
 40 
 
 Joshua 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 57 
 
 Somerset 
 
 14 
 
 41 
 
 Journey 
 
 :',o 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Qupen Anne.i 
 
 8 
 
 56 
 
 Judge 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 152 
 
 103 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 Alphabetical Inhex to Trianqulation Stations — CiMiiimiprl. 
 
 61 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (^ounty 
 inde.\ 
 
 NaniB of station 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shOOTl 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 County in whic h located 
 
 number 
 by wliioh 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 Juliet 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 2 
 
 Juliua 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Queen Amies 
 
 4 
 
 June 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 104 
 
 Jutland 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 47 
 
 Kaywoiid 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 139 
 
 Koenes 
 
 39,40 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 102 
 
 Kelley 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Somerset 
 
 19 
 
 Kemp 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 76 
 
 Kemj) Tower 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 75 
 
 Konneilv 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 69 
 
 Kent 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 229 
 
 Kerwin 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 U 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 103 
 
 Kev 
 
 2(i 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 ISO 
 
 Killirk .Sh.ial Li;.;lit 
 
 ('1 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 23 
 
 Virginia 
 
 22 
 
 Kins 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 54 
 
 Kinsley 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 46 
 
 Kirby " 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 58 
 
 Kirk 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 4t> 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 58 
 
 Kirwan 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Aunts 
 
 82 
 
 Kit (Island ("reek) 
 
 34, 3r) 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 235 
 
 Kitt (Patuxent River) 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 37 
 
 (.'alvert 
 
 40 
 
 Knee 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 99 
 
 K. of P. FUiystaff (Solo- 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 21 
 
 mons) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Knol. 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 36 
 
 Knock 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 64 
 
 Koot 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 114 
 
 Lal)or 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 0(i 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 111 
 
 Lakes 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 106 
 
 Lan 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 247 
 
 Landeye 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 243 
 
 Landing 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 65 
 
 I^andlet 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 75 
 
 18 
 
 Worcester 
 
 29 
 
 Laney 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 66 
 
 Langford 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 73 
 
 Large Water Tank 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 23 
 
 Larramore 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 70 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 79 
 
 Law 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 19 
 
 Lawn 
 
 31, 32, 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 TallKit 
 
 106 
 
 I^awyer 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 40 
 
 Layor 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 216 
 
 Lay ton 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 70 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 50 
 
 Leary 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 57 
 
 Leaven 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 n 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 112 
 
 Le Gompte 
 
 35 
 
 :'.s 
 
 :ii; 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 22 
 
 Lee 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 :i3 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 46 
 
 Leeds 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Tallxit 
 
 35 
 
 Leiteh 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Calvert 
 
 47 
 
 Lend 
 
 19, 20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 30 
 
 Lerch Windmill 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 100 
 
 Le Seur 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 117 
 
 Little 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somer.se t 
 
 7 
 
 Little Gum 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 24 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 Coast and 
 Geodetic 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 25 
 59 
 87 
 67 
 
 104 
 86 
 41 
 40 
 40 
 77 
 
 134 
 89 
 
 117 
 40 
 65 
 62 
 75 
 
 147 
 79 
 
 136 
 41 
 85 
 53 
 
 70 
 91 
 69 
 90 
 151 
 139 
 71 
 38 
 78 
 73 
 52 
 91 
 61 
 41 
 60 
 129 
 72 
 60 
 90 
 52 
 70 
 68 
 33 
 48 
 97 
 92 
 35 
 
 1 See Worcester County publication. 
 
62 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 ALrnABETUAi, Index m Triangulation Stations -f'oiitirnu.Ml. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 inde.x 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Sui'vey 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 Ovstor Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County m which located 
 
 by wliich 
 indicated 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 fjatitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on fndex 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 wliich loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 
 
 
 
 I/iver 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 59 
 
 68 
 
 JJ.jyd 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 14 
 
 59 
 
 Locust (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 4 
 
 68 
 
 Ixioust ( Langford ( 'reek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 49 
 
 63 
 
 Locust (Manokin Rh-er) 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 24 
 
 42 
 
 liong (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 7(i 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 47 
 
 82 
 
 Ixmg (Miles River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 38 
 
 141 
 
 Long Point 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 00 
 
 75 
 
 22 
 
 Virginia 
 
 18 
 
 '41 
 
 Lonp;wells Wuidmill 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 09 
 
 Worcester 
 
 16 
 
 33 
 
 lyouLse 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 39 
 
 68 
 
 Love Point Light 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Amies 
 
 42 
 
 33 
 
 Lovely 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 02 
 
 09 
 
 1, overs 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 1() 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 120 
 
 99 
 
 Lowell 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Maiys 
 
 100 
 
 91 
 
 Ivf)wndes 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 48 
 
 69 
 
 Luce 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 53 
 
 84 
 
 Lucy 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 27 
 
 50 
 
 Luna 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talliot 
 
 133 
 
 96 
 
 Lynch Point 3 
 
 n 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Virginia 
 
 2 
 
 2 70 
 
 Lyon 
 
 2G 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 175 
 
 122 
 
 Mc(-'onnell 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 57 
 
 146 
 
 McCoy 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Mai-ys 
 
 79 
 
 85 
 
 McKay 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 86 
 
 79 
 
 Mac 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 67 
 
 78 
 
 Mackall 
 
 19, 20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 32 
 
 40 
 
 Macum 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 7(; 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 39 
 
 35 
 
 Madison Southern M. E.' 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 68 
 
 79 
 
 Cliurch Spii-e 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ^^agothy 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 23 
 
 74 
 
 Maiden 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 - 63 
 
 149 
 
 Mais 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 32 
 
 07 
 
 Major 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 71 
 
 72 
 
 Make 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 86 
 
 84 
 
 Mansion 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 145 
 
 109 
 
 Marge 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 36 
 
 140 
 
 Marion 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 143 
 
 100 
 
 Mars 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 147 
 
 101 
 
 Marsh (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 165 
 
 109 
 
 Marsh (Manokin River) 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 20 
 
 42 
 
 Marshall 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 162 
 
 107 
 
 Marshy 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 85 
 
 79 
 
 Martin (St. Marys River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 77 
 
 84 
 
 Martin (Tred Avon River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 180 
 
 117 
 
 Mary 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 56 
 
 74 
 
 Maryland 
 
 3G, 37. 38 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 73 
 
 58 
 
 Mary land- Virginia (Life- 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcester 
 
 34 
 
 39 
 
 Saving Station Beach) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Maryland-Virginia (Pope 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Worcest<!r 
 
 35 
 
 39 
 
 Island) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 MarylaniLVu'ginia (RaiL 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 75 
 
 23 
 
 Worcester 
 
 36 
 
 42 
 
 road) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Maslin 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 239 
 
 138 
 
 Matta 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 50 
 
 65 
 
 ' See Worcester County publication. 
 
 ' See St. Marys County publication. 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangdlation Stations— (•oiitiiuiecl. 
 
 63 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oj'ster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Latiti 
 
 ^ie 
 
 Longil 
 
 utle 
 
 Count y in which located 
 
 lication of 
 
 Survey of 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 Matter 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 6 
 
 56 
 
 May 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 190 
 
 119 
 
 Mayo 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 84 
 
 92 
 
 Mean 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 240 
 
 138 
 
 Melfield 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Anues 
 
 23 
 
 45 
 
 Melon 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 197 
 
 121 
 
 Melton 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Kent 
 
 83 
 
 82 
 
 M. E. Church (Solomons) 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Calvert 
 
 23 
 
 53 
 
 M. E. Church (Tilghnian 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 88 
 
 80 
 
 Island) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 M iles 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Somerset 
 
 16 
 
 41 
 
 Mileys 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St, Marys 
 
 158 
 
 110 
 
 M ill "( I,angford Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 51 
 
 64 
 
 Mill ( Patuxent River) 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St, Marys 
 
 15 
 
 51 
 
 Mill (Chincoteague Bay) 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 75 
 
 20 
 
 Worcester 
 
 33 
 
 42 
 
 Miller 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 110 
 
 90 
 
 Millwind 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 67 
 
 72 
 
 Mink 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 103 
 
 89 
 
 Mint 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 87 
 
 85 
 
 M istle 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 215 
 
 . 129 
 
 Mitchell 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 35 
 
 06 
 
 Mitchells Bhift 2 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Kent 
 
 3 
 
 29 
 
 Moke 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 236 
 
 137 
 
 Money 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 75 
 
 23 
 
 Virginia 
 
 16 
 
 ■41 
 
 Monkey 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 49 
 
 52 
 
 Moon 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 37 
 
 45 
 
 Moore 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 79 
 
 59 
 
 Morn 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 127 
 
 96 
 
 Mort^fl 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 42 
 
 39 
 
 Mos 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 54 
 
 75 
 
 40 
 
 Virginia 
 
 St. Mary.s 
 
 10 
 
 254 
 
 Mouldy 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 IG 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 122 
 
 97 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 44 
 
 49 
 
 Mount Vernon M. E. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 4 
 
 35 
 
 Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mt. Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire 
 Mouth 
 
 39,40 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 91 
 
 87 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 49 
 
 64 
 
 Mud (Tred Avon River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 219 
 
 130 
 
 Mud (Sinepuxent Bay) 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 08 
 
 Worcester 
 
 18 
 
 33 
 
 Muddy 
 
 29,30 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 37 
 
 36 
 
 Mutton 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 178 
 
 114 
 
 Myrtle (Choptank River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 1 
 
 44 
 
 Myrtle (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 124 
 
 93 
 
 Nanti 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 8 
 
 29 
 
 Nanticoke Chiirch 
 
 11,12 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 6 
 
 26 
 
 Narrows 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 92 
 
 81 
 
 Narrows Point 
 
 29, 30 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 20 
 
 40 
 
 Nat (Langford Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 50 
 
 04 
 
 Nat (Patuxent River) 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St, Marvs 
 
 14 
 
 50 
 
 Neck (Langford Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 70 
 
 72 
 
 Neck (Tred Avon River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talb.it 
 
 192 
 
 120 
 
 Neck (( 'hincoteague Bav) 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 12 
 
 Worcester 
 
 23 
 
 35 
 
 Ned 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 129 
 
 95 
 
 I See Worcester County publication. 
 
 * See Somerset County publication. 
 
64 
 
 SUMMARY OF STTEVEV OF OVSTER BARS OF MARVI.AND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 location 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 index 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 sho\vn 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 indicated 
 on Index 
 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 Needle 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 72 
 
 74 
 
 Neil 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 57 
 
 74 
 
 Nellys 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 09 
 
 Worcester 
 
 14 
 
 32 
 
 Nelson 3 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 122 
 
 92 
 
 Neptune 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 145 
 
 101 
 
 Nest 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 58 
 
 67 
 
 Neva 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 197 
 
 118 
 
 New 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Calvert 
 
 25 
 
 51 
 
 New Barn ('iip:ila 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annas 
 
 80 
 
 78 
 
 New])oi-t 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 14 
 
 Worcester 
 
 24 
 
 36 
 
 Newtciwn 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 138 
 
 103 
 
 Nils 
 
 (') 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Kent 
 
 88 
 
 86 
 
 No 
 
 . 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 100 
 
 85 
 
 No Road 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 32 
 
 52 
 
 Noblee 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 74 
 
 81 
 
 Nodim 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 9 
 
 57 
 
 Noname 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 129 
 
 96 
 
 Norman (Honofa River) 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 112 
 
 92 
 
 Norman (Eastern Bav) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 76 
 
 76 
 
 North 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 88 
 
 85 
 
 North Beach Lite Savinp; 
 
 13, 14 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 09 
 
 Worcester 
 
 21 
 
 35 
 
 Station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 North h u r c h Spire 
 
 8 
 
 38 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Somerset 
 
 56 
 
 47 
 
 (Smith Island) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 North Point (Old Tower 
 
 27 
 
 39 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Baltimore 
 
 3 
 
 26 
 
 Foundation) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Nose 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 92 
 
 82 
 
 Noth 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 56 
 
 66 
 
 Nub 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 129 
 
 97 
 
 Nut 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 106 
 
 99 
 
 Oak 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 52 
 
 66 
 
 Ocean 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 05 
 
 Worcester 
 
 4 
 
 27 
 
 Ocean City Water Tower 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 75 
 
 05 
 
 Worcester 
 
 2 
 
 26 
 
 Oil 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 41 
 
 Virginia 
 
 13 
 
 254 
 
 Okahanikan 
 
 42 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 94 
 
 104 
 
 Okay 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 127 
 
 97 
 
 Old 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 41 
 
 Somerset 
 
 51 
 
 52 
 
 Old Church Spire (Smith 
 
 8 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Somerset 
 
 57 
 
 47 
 
 Island) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ollie 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 24 
 
 64 
 
 Oppkit 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 27 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 6 
 
 41 
 
 Orb 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 94 
 
 83 
 
 Orchard 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 15 
 
 36 
 
 Otto 
 
 32, 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 109 
 
 75 
 
 Out 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 46 
 
 67 
 
 Over 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 75 
 
 76 
 
 Overton 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 22 
 
 45 
 
 Owe 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 97 
 
 84 
 
 Oyster (('hester River) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Kent 
 
 81 
 
 80 
 
 Oysters (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 101 
 
 86 
 
 Pagan 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 84 
 
 81 
 
 Parker (Herring Bay) 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 108 
 
 100 
 
 Parker (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 8 
 
 30 
 
 I See progress map of Kent County publication. 
 
 : See Somerset County publications. 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Thlangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 65 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 index 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 indicated 
 on Inde.x 
 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 Parsona 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 77 
 
 77 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 78 
 
 77 
 
 Tank 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pat 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Calvert 
 
 16 
 
 57 
 
 Patch 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 7 
 
 29 
 
 Paul (Honga River) 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 109 
 
 91 
 
 Paul (Little Choptank 
 
 River) 
 Paw 
 
 (■) 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 134 
 
 99 
 
 Peach 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 72 
 
 72 
 
 Peach Hill 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 5 
 
 70 
 
 Peak 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 34 
 
 45 
 
 Pearson 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 72 
 
 74 
 
 Peary 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 169 
 
 110 
 
 Peck 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 182 
 
 116 
 
 Peebee 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 191 
 
 119 
 
 Pen (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 6 
 
 29 
 
 Pen (Manokin River) 
 
 C) 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 27 
 
 43 
 
 Peoples Chapel 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 91 
 
 81 
 
 Perry 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 178 
 
 119 
 
 Phil (Magothy River) 
 
 1 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 10 
 
 69 
 
 Phil (Little Choptank 
 
 River) 
 Philip (Langford Creek) 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 42 
 
 69 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 64 
 
 69 
 
 Philip (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 125 
 
 96 
 
 Photo 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 36 
 
 Calvert 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 Pick 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 1 
 
 54 
 
 Pier (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 16,17 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 5 
 
 28 
 
 Pier (Smith Creek) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 42 
 
 64 
 
 Pine (Bretons Bay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 123 
 
 96 
 
 Pine (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 132 
 
 96 
 
 Piney 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 95 
 
 83 
 
 Piney Point Light 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 113 
 
 94 
 
 Pink 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 111 
 
 90 
 
 Pipe 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 41 
 
 65 
 
 Place 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 149 
 
 113 
 
 Plain 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 184 
 
 116 
 
 Plow 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 209 
 
 126 
 
 Plum 3 
 
 16 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 4 
 
 28 
 
 Poco 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 237 
 
 137 
 
 Point 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 40 
 
 79 
 
 Point Agin 
 
 21 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 28 
 
 60 
 
 Point Look-in 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 33 
 
 61 
 
 Point Lookout Light 
 
 22,23 
 
 38 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 35 
 
 62 
 
 Point No Point 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 29 
 
 60 
 
 Point No Point Light 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 30 
 
 60 
 
 Point of Rocks 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Calvert 
 
 13 
 
 31 
 
 Pole 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 3 
 
 26 
 
 Pomona 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 84 
 
 83 
 
 Pond 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 92 
 
 71 
 
 Pont 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 172 
 
 112 
 
 I See progress map in Dorchester County publications. 
 95112—13 5 
 
 ' See progress map in Somerset County publications. 
 
66 
 
 SUMMABY OF SURVEY OF OYSTEE BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued, 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic | 
 
 
 
 Page ot U.S. 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County i 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 ho 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name ol station ^ 
 
 Maryland 
 Dyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 by w-hich 
 indicated 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Pooles Island 2 
 
 27,28 
 
 39 17 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Harford 
 
 2 
 
 '23 
 
 Pooles Island Light 
 
 27,28 
 
 39 17 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Harford 
 
 1 
 
 '23 
 
 Pope Island Life Saving 
 
 15 
 
 38 01 
 
 75 
 
 15 
 
 Virginia 
 
 20 
 
 MO 
 
 Station 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Poplar 
 
 18 
 
 38 29 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 10 
 
 30 
 
 Poplar South 
 
 33 
 
 38 45 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Talbot 
 
 79 
 
 77 
 
 Potato 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 41 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 232 
 
 135 
 
 Potomac 
 
 22,23 
 
 38 03 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 34 
 
 62 
 
 Pov 
 
 37,38 
 
 38 30 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 71 
 
 80 
 
 Prec 
 
 26 
 
 38 16 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 171 
 
 124 
 
 Price 
 
 24 
 
 38 08 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 94 
 
 87 
 
 Prickly 
 
 7 
 
 38 05 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 34 
 
 45 
 
 Prince 
 
 19,26 
 
 38 32 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 Prince George 
 
 1 
 
 »33 
 
 Princess 
 
 32 
 
 38 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 124 
 
 95 
 
 Profound 
 
 25 
 
 38 17 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 157 
 
 111 
 
 Protestant 
 
 25 
 
 38 15 
 
 76 
 
 41 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 118 
 
 101 
 
 Prussian 
 
 30 
 
 39 06 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Kent 
 
 29 
 
 51 
 
 Purse 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 22 
 
 73 
 
 Quaker 
 
 30 
 
 39 06 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 74 
 
 74 
 
 Quarter 
 
 32 
 
 38 53 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 8 
 
 57 
 
 Rabbit 
 
 34 
 
 38 46 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Talbot 
 
 101 
 
 88 
 
 Raccoon 
 
 35 
 
 38 38 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 264 
 
 159 
 
 Radcliffe 
 
 34 
 
 38 46 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 195 
 
 121 
 
 Radec 
 
 25 
 
 38 17 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 156 
 
 112 
 
 Rag 
 
 11 
 
 38 18 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 5 
 
 26 
 
 Ragged Point 3 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 32 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 31 
 
 57 
 
 Rail (Swan Creek) 
 
 28 
 
 39 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 12 
 
 34 
 
 Railroad 
 
 29,32 
 
 38 58 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 84 
 
 36 
 
 Rails (St. Clement Bay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 15 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 142 
 
 107 
 
 Railway Water Tank 
 
 29 
 
 39 02 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 40 
 
 33 
 
 Rain 
 
 30 
 
 39 01 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 21 
 
 44 
 
 Raley 
 
 24 
 
 38 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 58 
 
 72 
 
 Ran 2 
 
 24 
 
 38 08 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 49 
 
 68 
 
 Ray 
 
 34 
 
 38 45 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 150 
 
 102 
 
 Reach Hammock 
 
 9 
 
 37 53 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Virginia 
 
 7 
 
 M8 
 
 Rear 
 
 35 
 
 38 35 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Talbot 
 
 257 
 
 156 
 
 Red 
 
 35 
 
 38 37 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Talbot 
 
 254 
 
 154 
 
 Red Beacon (1908) 
 
 24 
 
 38 06 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 39 
 
 63 
 
 Rede 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 31 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 83 
 
 60 
 
 Reed (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 21 
 
 38 12 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 27 
 
 59 
 
 Reeds (Chester River) 
 
 30 
 
 39 04 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 28 
 
 42 
 
 Revell 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 21 
 
 73 
 
 Rhode 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 94 
 
 95 
 
 Rice 
 
 35 
 
 38 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 248 
 
 152 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank 
 
 31,32 
 
 38 51 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 74 
 
 40 
 
 Ricks 
 
 14 
 
 38 10 
 
 75 
 
 16 
 
 Worcester 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 Rieman 
 
 32 
 
 38 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 34 
 
 68 
 
 Right 
 
 32 
 
 38 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 3 
 
 55 
 
 Ring 
 
 29 
 
 39 01 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 43 
 
 32 
 
 Ritter 
 
 34, 35 
 
 38 41 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 233 
 
 136 
 
 River Springs ("atholic 
 
 25,26 
 
 38 15 
 
 76 
 
 46 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 165 
 
 126 
 
 Chapel Cross 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 See Baltii 
 
 more County 
 
 aublication. 
 
 
 ' See Calvert Coimty publics 
 
 tion. 
 
 
 , ' See Wore 
 
 ester County 
 
 Dublication. 
 
 
 
 ' See Somerset County publi 
 
 cation 
 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Trianoulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 67 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 on which 
 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 County in which located 
 
 by which 
 
 indicated 
 
 on Index 
 
 Chart 
 
 lication of 
 
 Survey of 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 a 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 Kiverview 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 221 
 
 13 
 
 Boar 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 Wicomico 
 
 7 
 
 28 
 
 Roast 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 116 
 
 94 
 
 Robertson (Chester River) 
 
 (') 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Kent 
 
 90 
 
 87 
 
 Robertson (Tred Avon 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 188 
 
 118 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Robertson Windmill 
 
 (') 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Kent 
 
 89 
 
 86 
 
 Robins 
 
 36,37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 30 
 
 56 
 
 Robrecht 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 106 
 
 90 
 
 Rock 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 65 
 
 75 
 
 Rock Point 
 
 1,27 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 1 
 
 67 
 
 Rock Point Catholic 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 50 
 
 Charles 
 
 16 
 
 31 
 
 Church Cross 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Rod (Priest's House) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 St. Marvs 
 
 57 
 
 71 
 
 Rod (Harris Creek) 
 
 32,34 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot ' 
 
 108 
 
 75 
 
 Rolphs 
 
 e) 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 02 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 1 
 
 62 
 
 Rool 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 141 
 
 107 
 
 Room 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 75 
 
 56 
 
 Somerset 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 Rose 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 137 
 
 98 
 
 Ross (Little Choptank 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 41 
 
 68 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ross (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 167 
 
 109 
 
 Royal 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 148 
 
 102 
 
 Roys 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 170 
 
 111 
 
 Run 
 
 17,18 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 9 
 
 30 
 
 Russell 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 105 
 
 91 
 
 Ruth 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 24 
 
 45 
 
 St. Anne's Church Spire 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 59 
 
 85 
 
 St. Catherine 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 48 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 167 
 
 127 
 
 St. Clement 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 140 
 
 106 
 
 St. George 4 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 112 
 
 93 
 
 St. Inigoes Church Cross 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 59 
 
 73 
 
 St. Jerome 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 31 
 
 01 
 
 St. John's College Cupola 
 
 '2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 61 
 
 85 
 
 St. Margaret 2 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 170 
 
 125 
 
 St. Michael Catholic 
 
 22 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 32 
 
 61 
 
 Church Spire 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 St. Michaels P. E. Chiu-ch 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 65 
 
 140 
 
 Spire 
 St. Michaels Water Tank 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 32,34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 66 
 
 72 
 
 St. Patrick 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 44 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 162 
 
 106 
 
 St. Pierre 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 51 
 
 Somerset 
 
 21 
 
 42 
 
 St. Thomas Church Spire 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 111 
 
 92 
 
 Sacred Heart Church 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 48 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 174 
 
 122 
 
 Spire (Bush wood) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Salt (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 52 
 
 83 
 
 Salt (Sinepuxent River) 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 09 
 
 Worcester 
 
 20 
 
 34 
 
 Sam 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 46 
 
 50 
 
 Samuel (Cox Creek) 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 58 
 
 68 
 
 Samuel (Broad Creek) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 156 
 
 105 
 
 Sand 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 22 
 
 54 
 
 Sandbar 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 137 
 
 102 
 
 Sandy 
 
 5,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 Somerset 
 
 23 
 
 39 
 
 ' See progress map in Kent County publication. 
 
 2 See progress map in Queen Annes County publication. 
 
68 
 
 SUMMARY OP SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic ' 
 
 
 
 PageofU.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 index 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Nsme of station 
 
 number of 
 Maryland 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 Dyster Chart 
 
 Latitude j 
 
 Longitude | 
 
 
 indicated 
 
 Oyster 
 
 
 on which 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 Bars on 
 
 
 shown 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 which loca- 
 tions are 
 described 
 
 
 
 □ 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 Sandy Point Light 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 25 
 
 74 
 
 Sang 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 120 
 
 94 
 
 Sanpoi 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 09 
 
 Worcester 
 
 17 
 
 33 
 
 Sara 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 70 
 
 73 
 
 Saw 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 4 
 
 45 
 
 Saxis Church Spire 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 43 
 
 Virginia 
 
 12 
 
 154 
 
 Sclioolhouse Cupola 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Talbot 
 
 90 
 
 81 
 
 Scot 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 44 
 
 Somerset 
 
 50 
 
 52 
 
 Search 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 40 
 
 142 
 
 Seaside 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 06 
 
 ^^'orcester 
 
 9 
 
 29 
 
 Second 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 27 
 
 65 
 
 Selby 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 85 
 
 93 
 
 Senator 
 
 5,6,7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 15 
 
 27 
 
 Seth (Little Choptank 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 48 
 
 71 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Seth (MOes River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 71 
 
 74 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light 
 
 1,27 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 2 
 
 68 
 
 Shanks Hummock 2 
 
 8 
 
 37 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Virginia 
 
 4 
 
 '47 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 124 
 
 103 
 
 Sharp 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 46 
 
 81 
 
 Sharps Island Light 
 
 33,36 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Talbot 
 
 85 
 
 79 
 
 Shaw 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 17 
 
 60 
 
 Shehan 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 101 
 
 92 
 
 Shell (West River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 97 
 
 96 
 
 Shell (Choptank River) 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 9 
 
 48 
 
 Sheridan 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 Calvert 
 
 41 
 
 40 
 
 Ship 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 21 
 
 46 
 
 Shippen 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 06 
 
 Kent 
 
 80 
 
 79 
 
 Shipping 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 159 
 
 109 
 
 Shoal 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 12 
 
 49 
 
 Shore 
 
 13 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 07 
 
 Worcester 
 
 13 
 
 31 
 
 Short 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 Show 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 234 
 
 136 
 
 Sie 
 Sillery 
 
 22,24 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 38 
 
 63 
 
 1,2 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 9 
 
 69 
 
 Skid 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 82 
 
 60 
 
 Skinner 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 135 
 
 97 
 
 Sleep 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 64 
 
 76 
 
 Slim 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 35 
 
 Calvert 
 
 37 
 
 43 
 
 Smack 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 110 
 
 86 
 
 Smith 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Talbot 
 
 96 
 
 83 
 
 Smith Point Light 
 
 8,23 
 
 37 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Virginia 
 St. Marys 
 
 3 
 
 2 63 
 
 Smoke 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 62 
 
 75 
 
 Snout 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 113 
 
 91 
 
 Snub 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 39 
 
 59 
 
 Soak 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 80 
 
 84 
 
 Sollers 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Calvert 
 
 31 
 
 47 
 
 Solomon 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 47 
 
 70 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 
 
 6,7 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Somerset 
 
 17 
 
 39 
 
 Some 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 52 
 
 66 
 
 Somers Cove Light 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Somerset 
 
 42 
 
 49 
 
 Sothoron 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 1 
 
 37 
 
 Sound 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 169 
 
 126 
 
 > See Somers 
 
 3t County pul 
 
 licatioD 
 
 
 
 
 » See St. Marys County publi 
 
 nation. 
 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangdxation Stations — Continued. 
 
 69 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page ot U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number ot 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 County 
 index 
 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 Name of station 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 South (Barren Island) 
 
 39 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 90 
 
 85 
 
 South (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 114 
 
 91 
 
 Southeast 
 
 (') 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 2 
 
 61 
 
 Southern M. E. Church 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 83 
 
 78 
 
 Spaniard Pt. 2 Upper 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 17 
 
 48 
 
 Spar 
 
 Spencer 
 
 Spike 
 
 Spin 
 
 Spindle 
 
 Spit 
 
 Spree 
 
 Spring (Severn River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 69 
 
 73 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 161 
 
 107 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 11 
 
 33 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 185 
 
 117 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 59 
 
 Talbot 
 
 262 
 
 158 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 43 
 
 143 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 37 
 
 78 
 
 Spring (Grays Inn Creek) 
 Stab 
 
 30 
 34 
 
 39 
 38 
 
 06 
 45 
 
 76 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 Talbot 
 
 26 
 193 
 
 49 
 120 
 
 Staff 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 32 
 
 44 
 
 Star 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 111 
 
 90 
 
 Starkley 
 Start 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 10 
 
 55 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 63 
 
 86 
 
 State House Dome 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 58 
 
 85 
 
 Steve 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 61 
 
 69 
 
 Stevens 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 Sticky 
 Stock 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 173 
 
 112 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 12 
 
 48 
 
 Stoddard 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 51 
 
 Charles 
 
 7 
 
 25 
 
 Stones 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 151 
 
 116 
 
 Stony 
 
 Stop 
 
 Straight (Eastern Bay) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 64 
 
 150 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 93 
 
 82 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 51 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 48 
 
 64 
 
 Straits (St. George River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 108 
 
 88 
 75 
 
 Stratton 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Kent 
 
 76 
 
 Straw 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 40 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 227 
 
 133 
 
 Streett 
 
 11 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 130 
 
 99 
 
 Stretch 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 189 
 
 119 
 
 Stump 
 Stung 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 Calvert 
 
 29 
 
 48 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 51 
 
 67 
 
 Summer 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 40 
 
 Virginia 
 
 14 
 
 » 53 
 
 Swan (Severn River) 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 03 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 43 
 
 80 
 
 Swan (St. George River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 107 
 
 89 
 31 
 
 Swan Point 3 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Kent 
 
 4 
 
 Sweep 
 
 Swep 
 
 Swepson 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Calvert 
 
 36 
 
 44 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 53 
 
 73 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 19 
 
 47 
 
 Swing 
 Switch 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 25 
 
 64 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 72 
 
 89 
 
 Sylvia 
 Tab 
 
 32 
 
 ■ 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 11 
 
 58 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 25 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 53 
 
 64 
 
 Taft 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 159 
 
 106 
 
 Tail 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 18 
 
 72 
 
 Tall 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 183 
 
 116 
 
 Tang 
 Tar 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 46 
 
 145 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 181 
 
 115 
 
 Tarkhill 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 98 
 
 90 
 
 1 See progress map in Queen Annes County publication. 
 
 * See Somerset County publication. 
 
70 
 
 SUMMAEY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Trianqulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 loca 
 
 ion 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Coimty 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 Name ol station 
 
 number of 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 number 
 by which 
 indicated 
 
 cotmty pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Taste 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 05 
 
 Kent 
 
 85 
 
 84 
 
 Tavern 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Kent 
 
 6 
 
 32 
 
 Taylor (South River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 78 
 
 91 
 
 Taylor (Slaughter Creek) 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 76 
 
 82 
 
 Taylor (St. George River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 97 
 
 89 
 
 Teague 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 Charles 
 
 2 
 
 36 
 
 Tenk 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 22 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 47 
 
 64 
 
 Tenuate 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 81 
 
 83 
 
 Terrapin 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 01 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset 
 
 18 
 
 40 
 
 Thelma 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 153 
 
 104 
 
 Then 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 51 
 
 65 
 
 Thin 
 
 29 
 
 38 
 
 59 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 Thomas 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Anmdel 
 
 68 
 
 88 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 Light 
 Thompson (Cox Creek) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 69 
 
 88 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 62 
 
 69 
 
 Thompson (St. Marys 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 91 
 
 72 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Thorn 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 
 79 
 
 78 
 
 Thoro 
 
 41 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 01 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 119 
 
 95 
 
 Thorofaro 
 
 (') 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 75 
 
 06 
 
 Worcester 
 
 37 
 
 24 
 
 Thorsten 
 
 (-) 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Kent 
 
 91 
 
 87 
 
 Timher 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 66 
 
 71 
 
 Tizz 
 
 15 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 75 
 
 20 
 
 Worcester 
 
 32 
 
 43 
 
 Tobacco Stick 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 69 
 
 79 
 
 Tobe 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 126 
 
 94 
 
 Tobine 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 119 
 
 93 
 
 Toddville M. E. Church 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 117 
 
 91 
 
 Spire 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Toe 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 206 
 
 125 
 
 Tolly 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 65 
 
 86 
 
 Tom (Little Choptank 
 
 River) 
 Tom (Cox Creek) 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 32 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 62 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Aimes 
 
 69 
 
 72 
 
 Tomakokin 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 44 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 154 
 
 114 
 
 Ton 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 21 
 
 76 
 
 28 
 
 Calvert 
 
 27 
 
 50 
 
 Toot 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 21 
 
 52 
 
 Top 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 54 
 
 67 
 
 Torrey 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 72 
 
 57 
 
 Town (Little Choptank 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 33 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 52 
 
 72 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Town (Patuxent River) 
 
 20 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 17 
 
 52 
 
 Town (Tred Avon River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 220 
 
 131 
 
 Trappe 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 246 
 
 151 
 
 Travers 2 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 28 
 
 76 
 
 20 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 85 
 
 83 
 
 Tray 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 36 
 
 53 
 
 Treasure 
 
 28,29 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 14 
 
 36 
 
 Tred 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 179 
 
 115 
 
 Trees 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 39 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 133 
 
 98 
 
 Trent 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 3 
 
 39 
 
 Trippe 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 207 
 
 125 
 
 Tug 
 TuTl 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 41 
 
 142 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 74 
 
 74 
 
 ' See progress map in Kent County publication. 
 
 ' See progress map in Worcester County publication. 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 71 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 
 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 number 
 
 county pub- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 County in which located 
 
 by which 
 indicated 
 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 Oyster 
 
 Bars on 
 
 which loca- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 o 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 Turf (Rhode River) 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 92 
 
 95 
 
 Turf (St. Clement Bay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 152 
 
 115 
 
 Turkey 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 54 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Qiieen Annes 
 
 71 
 
 73 
 
 Turn 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 121 
 
 94 
 
 Turnagain 
 
 14,15 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 75 
 
 13 
 
 \Vorcester 
 
 30 
 
 37 
 
 Tuxon 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 60 
 
 69 
 
 Twin 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 205 
 
 125 
 
 Twist 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 107 
 
 88 
 
 Twixt 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 110 
 
 90 
 
 Two 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 49 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Talbot 
 
 30 
 
 66 
 
 Up 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 39 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Talbot 
 
 266 
 
 159 
 
 Upper 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 22 
 
 76 
 
 52 
 
 Charles 
 
 6 
 
 24 
 
 Urie 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 9 
 
 33 
 
 Valley 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 38 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 126 
 
 94 
 
 Valliant 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 23 
 
 Talbot 
 
 78 
 
 76 
 
 Veith 
 
 36, 37, 38 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 80 
 
 59 
 
 Venture 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 208 
 
 126 
 
 Venus 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 146 
 
 101 
 
 Villa (Miles River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 48 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 51 
 
 71 
 
 Ville (Cox Creek) 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 67 
 
 71 
 
 Vine 
 
 33,34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 98 
 
 83 
 
 Vue 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 13 
 
 Talbot 
 
 174 
 
 113 
 
 Wab 
 
 (') 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 75 
 
 47 
 
 Somerset 
 
 26 
 
 43 
 
 Waggaman 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 74 
 
 89 
 
 Waggaman Windmill 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 32 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 73 
 
 89 
 
 Wall (St. George River) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 104 
 
 92 
 
 Wall (Tred Avon River) 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 201 
 
 123 
 
 Walnut 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 Somerset 
 
 1 
 
 33 
 
 Wann 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 68 
 
 71 
 
 Wap 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 42 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Talbot 
 
 82 
 
 78 
 
 War 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 6 
 
 46 
 
 Ware 
 
 31 
 
 38 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 55 
 
 67 
 
 Warrior 
 
 33 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 Talbot 
 
 118 
 
 85 
 
 Wash 
 
 29,31 
 
 38 
 
 58 
 
 76 
 
 21 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 44 
 
 »75 
 
 Water 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Talbot 
 
 194 
 
 120 
 
 Water Tower (Porto Bello) 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 11 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 87 
 
 78 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 76 
 
 47 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 166 
 
 127 
 
 Watermelon Hummock 
 
 9 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 Somerset 
 
 47 
 
 51 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff 
 
 34,35 
 
 38 
 
 41 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Talbot 
 
 222 
 
 131 
 
 Weave 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 43 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 204 
 
 124 
 
 Weeks 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 05 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Kent 
 
 25 
 
 49 
 
 Weems 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 00 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 54 
 
 84 
 
 Weiss 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 17 
 
 76 
 
 49 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 173 
 
 123 
 
 Welch 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 04 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 7 
 
 70 
 
 West 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Kent 
 
 52 
 
 64 
 
 West Hollow 
 
 24 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 83 
 
 82 
 
 Westcotts Windmill 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 07 
 
 76 
 
 07 
 
 Kent 
 
 77 
 
 76 
 
 Whale (Langford Creek) 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 09 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 47 
 
 63 
 
 WTiale (Wye River) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Talbot 
 
 5 
 
 56 
 
 Wharf (Saxis Pier) 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 75 
 
 44 
 
 Virginia 
 
 11 
 
 '54 
 
 What 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 40 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 119 
 
 100 
 
 1 See progress map in Somerset County publication, 
 s See Anne Arundel County publication. 
 3 See Somerset County publication. 
 
72 
 
 SUMMARY OF SXJEVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 Alphabetical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 
 
 Approximate geographic 
 
 
 
 Page of U.S. 
 
 
 
 
 location 
 
 
 
 
 Coast and 
 
 
 Chart 
 number of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 County 
 index 
 number 
 
 Geodetic 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Survey 
 county pub- 
 lication of 
 Survey of 
 Oyster 
 Bars on 
 which loca- 
 
 Name of station 
 
 Maryland 
 
 
 
 
 
 Coimty in which located 
 
 by which 
 
 
 Oyster Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 indicated 
 
 
 on which 
 shown 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 on Index 
 Chart 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tions are 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 described 
 
 Wheat 
 
 19,20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 31 
 
 Calvert 
 
 33 
 
 46 
 
 Wheel 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 08 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 130 
 
 98 
 
 Whit 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Talbot 
 
 44 
 
 144 
 
 White 
 
 12 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 \\'icomico 
 
 9 
 
 29 
 
 White House (N. E. 
 
 18,20 
 
 38 
 
 23 
 
 76 
 
 24 
 
 Calvert 
 
 15 
 
 32 
 
 Chimney) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Whitehall 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 35 
 
 76 
 
 00 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 10 
 
 48 
 
 Whitewash 
 
 36,37,38 
 
 38 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 17 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 78 
 
 58 
 
 Wick 
 
 35 
 
 38 
 
 37 
 
 75 
 
 58 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 5 
 
 45 
 
 Wickes Beach 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 02 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 19 
 
 40 
 
 Wide 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 53 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 108 
 
 98 
 
 Wildcat 
 
 15 
 
 37 
 
 59 
 
 75 
 
 19 
 
 Virginia 
 
 19 
 
 '40 
 
 Will 
 
 10 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 75 
 
 40 
 
 Somerset 
 
 52 
 
 53 
 
 Willey 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 45 
 
 76 
 
 14 
 
 Talbot 
 
 151 
 
 103 
 
 Willis 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 47 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 144 
 
 100 
 
 Wilmers 
 
 (') 
 
 39 
 
 10 
 
 76 
 
 03 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 3 
 
 60 
 
 Wilson 2 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 27 
 
 Calvert 
 
 12 
 
 31 
 
 Wind 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 Somerset 
 
 6 
 
 35 
 
 Windmill 2 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 16 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 108 
 
 91 
 
 Windmill Point 
 
 29 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Kent 
 
 17 
 
 37 
 
 Wire 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 16 
 
 Talbot 
 
 127 
 
 94 
 
 WoU 
 
 30 
 
 39 
 
 08 
 
 76 
 
 09 
 
 Kent 
 
 59 
 
 67 
 
 Won 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 52 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Queen Annes 
 
 91 
 
 81 
 
 Wood (Miles Kiver) 
 
 32 
 
 38 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 Talbot 
 
 22 
 
 63 
 
 Woodill 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Talbot 
 
 141 
 
 99 
 
 Woods (St. Clement Bay) 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 15 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 St. Marys 
 
 160 
 
 108 
 
 Wool 
 
 37 
 
 38 
 
 31 
 
 76 
 
 15 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 70 
 
 80 
 
 Worton Point 2 
 
 28 
 
 39 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Kent 
 
 1 
 
 28 
 
 Wroten 
 
 40 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 76 
 
 11 
 
 Dorchester 
 
 104 
 
 89 
 
 Ximo 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 33 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 76 
 
 90 
 
 Yazoo 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 57 
 
 76 
 
 34 
 
 Anne Arundel 
 
 77 
 
 90 
 
 ' See Worcester County publication. 
 
 > Bee progress map in Queen Annes County publication. 
 
I 
 
 LANDMARKS. 
 U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 NUMERICAL INDEX. 
 
 Note. — See Alphabetical Index for other references relating to triangulation stations. 
 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 -Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 .station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Rock Point 
 
 39 
 
 Chase (Severn River) 
 
 74 
 
 Waggaman 
 
 2 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll 
 
 40 
 
 Point 
 
 75 
 
 Ginger 
 
 
 Light 
 
 41 
 
 Bight 
 
 76 
 
 Ximo 
 
 3 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 42 
 
 Arnold 
 
 77 
 
 Yazoo 
 
 
 Tower) 
 
 43 
 
 Swan (Severn River) 
 
 78 
 
 Taylor (South River) 
 
 4 
 
 Locust (Chesapeake 
 
 44 
 
 High (Severn River) 
 
 1 79 i Larramore 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 45 
 
 Cedar (Severn River) 
 
 80 1 Brewer (South River) 
 
 5 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 46 
 
 Sharp 
 
 81 1 Almshouse (Lightning 
 
 6 
 
 Baltimore Light 
 
 47 
 
 Long (Severn River) 
 
 1 Rod) 
 
 7 
 
 Welch. 
 
 48 
 
 Island (Severn River) 
 
 82 1 Almshouse 
 
 8 
 
 Bluff (Magothy River) 
 
 49 
 
 Bay (Severn River) 
 
 83 ' Cedar (South River) 
 
 9 
 
 Sillery 
 
 50 
 
 Brewer (Severn River) 
 
 84 
 
 Mayo 
 
 10 
 
 Phil (Magothy River^ 
 
 ! 51 
 
 Clem 
 
 85 
 
 Selby 
 
 11 
 
 Bay (Magothy River) 
 
 52 
 
 Salt (Severn River) 
 
 86 
 
 Gowan 
 
 12 
 
 Hickory 
 
 53 
 
 Luce 
 
 i 87 
 
 Dutchman 
 
 13 
 
 Dobbins 
 
 [ 54 
 
 Weems 
 
 88 ! Cato 
 
 14 
 
 Iron 
 
 55 
 
 Field 
 
 89 Delta (Rhode River) 
 
 15 
 
 Ham (Magothy River^ 
 
 56 
 
 Hospital Cupola (Na- 
 
 90 ' Etna 
 
 16 
 
 Bank (Magothy River) 
 
 
 val Academy) 
 
 91 i Calf 
 
 17 
 
 Horn (Magothy River) 
 
 57 
 
 Flag Staff (Naval 
 
 92 ' Turf (Rhode River) 
 
 18 
 
 Tail 
 
 
 Academy Boathouse) 
 
 93 ; Cupola (Rhode River) 
 
 19 
 
 Ferry (Magothy River) 
 
 58 
 
 State House Dome 
 
 94 
 
 Rhode 
 
 20 
 
 Huddle 
 
 i 59 
 
 St. Anne's Church 
 
 \ 95 
 
 Ches 
 
 21 
 
 Revell 
 
 
 Spire 
 
 96 
 
 Alpha 
 
 22 
 
 Purse 
 
 60 
 
 Catholic Church Spire 
 
 97 
 
 Shell (West River) 
 
 23 
 
 Magothv 
 
 Corn (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 
 (Annapolis) 
 
 ' 98 
 
 Counallor 
 
 24 
 
 61 
 
 St. John's College Cu- 
 
 99 
 
 Chalk 
 
 25 
 
 Sandy Point Light 
 
 
 pola 
 
 100 ' Lerch Windmill 
 
 26 
 
 Bay Side 
 
 i 62 
 
 Horn (Severn River) 
 
 101 1 Apple 
 
 27 
 
 Clump (Chesapeake 
 
 63 
 
 Start 
 
 102 Cove 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 64 
 
 Gram (Severn River) 
 
 103 : Curtis 
 
 28 
 
 Hackett 
 
 I 65 
 
 Tollv 
 
 104 1 Horseshoe (Chesapeake 
 
 29 
 
 Spit 
 
 66 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack 
 
 ! Bay) 
 
 30 
 
 Chase (Whitehall Bay) 
 
 67 
 
 Cottage (Chesapeake 
 
 105 1 Franklin 
 
 31 
 
 Greenbury 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 106 j Nut 
 
 32 
 
 Greenbury Point Light 
 
 68 
 
 Thomas 
 
 107 Broad (Chesapeake 
 
 33 
 
 Fort (Severn River) 
 
 69 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 ' Bay) 
 
 34 
 
 Bluff (Severn River) 
 
 
 Light 
 
 108 i Parker (Herring Bay) 
 
 35 
 
 Brice 
 
 70 
 
 Arundel 
 
 109 1 Hopkins (Herring Bay) 
 
 36 
 
 Knob 
 
 71 
 
 Hill 
 
 110 Fairhaven 
 
 37 Spring (Severn River) 
 
 72 
 
 Switch 
 
 111 ' Holland (Chesapeake 
 
 38 ! Cool 
 
 73 
 
 Waggaman Windmill 
 
 Bay) 
 
 BALTIMORE COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Craighill Channel 
 
 3 
 
 North Point (Old Tow- 
 
 5 
 
 Fort Howard Taller 
 
 
 Light (Rear Range) 
 
 
 er Foundation) 
 
 
 Water Tank 
 
 2 
 
 Craighill Channel 
 
 4 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light 
 
 6 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light 
 
 
 Light (Front Range) 
 
 
 (Front Range) 
 
 
 (Rear Range) 
 
74 
 
 SUMMARY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 NuMEHicAL Index to Thiangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 CALVERT COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3) 
 
 16 
 
 Pat 
 
 32 
 
 Mackall 
 
 2 
 
 Beach (C h e s apeak e 
 
 17 
 
 Drum Point Light 
 
 33 
 
 Wheat 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 18 
 
 Bareda House Cupola 
 
 84 
 
 Peak 
 
 3 
 
 1112 
 
 19 
 
 Bon 
 
 35 
 
 Island (Patuxent 
 
 4 
 
 Plum 3 
 
 20 
 
 Fishstack 
 
 
 River) 
 
 5 
 
 Pier (Chesapeake Bay^ 
 
 21 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff (Solo- 
 
 36 
 
 Sweep 
 
 6 
 
 Pen (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 
 mons) 
 
 37 
 
 Slim 
 
 7 
 
 Patch 
 
 22 
 
 Sand 
 
 38 
 
 Photo 
 
 8 
 
 Parker (Chesapeake 
 
 23 
 
 M. E. Church (Solo- 
 
 39 
 
 Battle 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 
 mons) 
 
 40 
 
 Kitt (Patu.xent River) 
 
 9 
 
 Run 
 
 24 
 
 Catholic Church Cross 
 
 41 
 
 Sheridan 
 
 10 
 
 Poplar 
 
 25 
 
 New 
 
 42 
 
 Morsel 
 
 11 
 
 Flag Pond 
 
 26 
 
 Bur 
 
 43 
 
 Buzz 
 
 12 
 
 Wilson 2 
 
 27 
 
 Ton 
 
 44 
 
 Dwarf 
 
 13 
 
 Point of Rocks 
 
 28 
 
 Hellen 
 
 45 
 
 Hallowing 
 
 14 
 
 Cove Point Light 
 
 29 
 
 Stump 
 
 46 
 
 Buena 
 
 15 
 
 White House (N. E. 
 
 30 
 
 Lend 
 
 47 
 
 Leitch 
 
 
 Chimney) 
 
 31 
 
 Sellers 
 
 
 
 CHARLES COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Fodder 
 
 7 
 
 Stoddard 
 
 14 
 
 Charles (Wicomico 
 
 2 
 
 Teague 
 
 8 
 
 Hayden 
 
 
 River) 
 
 3 
 
 City 
 
 9 
 
 Bun- 
 
 15 
 
 Hard 
 
 4 
 
 Catholic Church Cross 
 
 10 
 
 Bowman 
 
 16 
 
 Rock Point Catholic 
 
 
 (Benedict) 
 
 11 
 
 Eedling 
 
 
 Church Cross 
 
 5 
 
 Indian (Patuxent 
 
 12 
 
 Gust 
 
 17 
 
 Corner (Wicomico 
 
 
 River) 
 
 13 
 
 Hedney 
 
 
 River) 
 
 6 
 
 Upper 
 
 
 
 18 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light 
 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Myrtle (Choptank 
 
 19 
 
 Dicks Water Tank 
 
 40 
 
 Greenwell 
 
 
 River) 
 
 20 
 
 Howard (Choptank 
 
 41 
 
 Ross (Little Choptank 
 
 2 
 
 Hut 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 3 
 
 House 
 
 21 
 
 Toot 
 
 42 
 
 Phil (Little Choptank 
 
 4 
 
 Saw 
 
 22 
 
 Le Compte 
 
 
 River) 
 
 5 
 
 Wick 
 
 23 
 
 Large Water Tank 
 
 43 
 
 Dupont 
 
 6 
 
 War 
 
 24 
 
 Castle 
 
 44 
 
 Beckwith 
 
 7 
 
 Gander 
 
 25 
 
 Corner (Choptank 
 
 45 
 
 Cherry Island Water 
 
 8 
 
 Chief 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 Tank 
 
 9 
 
 Shell (Choptank 
 
 26 
 
 Dot 
 
 46 
 
 Lee 
 
 
 River) 
 
 27 
 
 Chef 
 
 47 
 
 Solomon 
 
 10 
 
 Whitehall 
 
 28 
 
 Cook Point Windmill 
 
 48 
 
 Seth (Little Choptank 
 
 11 
 
 Ferry (Choptank 
 
 29 
 
 Brannock 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 30 
 
 Robins 
 
 49 
 
 Adam 
 
 12 
 
 Shoal 
 
 31 
 
 Ragged Point 3 
 
 50 
 
 Layton 
 
 13 
 
 E. Cambridge Spire 
 
 32 
 
 Hudson 
 
 51 
 
 Da\dd 
 
 14 
 
 E. Cambridge Tall 
 
 33 
 
 Jenifer 
 
 52 
 
 Town (Little Choptank 
 
 
 Stack 
 
 34 
 
 Henry 
 
 
 River) 
 
 15 
 
 Cambridge Stand Pipe 
 
 35 
 
 Mitchell 
 
 53 
 
 Swep 
 
 16 
 
 Cambridge 
 
 36 
 
 Back 
 
 54 
 
 Hugh 
 
 17 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Bea- 
 
 37 
 
 Bayly 
 
 55 
 
 Etta 
 
 
 con 
 
 38 
 
 Carrie 
 
 56 
 
 Mary 
 
 18 
 
 Command 
 
 39 
 
 LouiBe 
 
 57 
 
 Neil 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 75 
 
 Numerical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 58 
 
 Kirby 
 
 82 
 
 Skid 
 
 106 
 
 Lakes 
 
 59 
 
 Paul (Little Chop tank 
 
 83 
 
 Rede 
 
 107 
 
 Asquith 
 
 
 Kiver) 
 
 84 
 
 James (Chesapeake 
 
 108 
 
 Windmill 2 
 
 60 
 
 Church Creek (No 1 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 109 
 
 Paul (Honga River) 
 
 
 West) 
 
 85 
 
 Travers 2 
 
 110 
 
 Duck (Honga River) 
 
 61 
 
 Austin 
 
 86 
 
 Dunnock 
 
 111 
 
 St. Thomas Church 
 
 62 
 
 Tom (Little Choptank 
 
 87 
 
 Mint 
 
 
 Spire 
 
 
 River) 
 
 88 
 
 North 
 
 112 
 
 Norman (Honga River) 
 
 63 
 
 Brooks 
 
 89 
 
 Hosier Memorial 
 
 113 
 
 Hooper Strait Light 
 
 64 
 
 Doctor (Little Chop- 
 
 
 Church Spire 
 
 114 
 
 Head 
 
 
 tank River) 
 
 90 
 
 South (Barren Island) 
 
 115 
 
 Croch 
 
 65 
 
 Eleanor 
 
 91 
 
 Mt. Zion M. E. Church 
 
 116 
 
 Roast 
 
 66 
 
 Laney 
 
 
 Spire 
 
 117 
 
 Toddville M. E. 
 
 67 
 
 Mac 
 
 92 
 
 Hooper Island Light 
 
 
 Church Spire 
 
 68 
 
 Madison Southern M. 
 
 93 
 
 Applegarth 
 
 118 
 
 Farm 
 
 
 E. Church Spire 
 
 94 
 
 Okahanikan 
 
 119 
 
 Thoro 
 
 69 
 
 Tobacco Stick 
 
 95 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 120 
 
 High (Jionga River) 
 
 70 
 
 Wool 
 
 
 Spire 
 
 121 
 
 Elliott 
 
 71 
 
 Pov 
 
 96 
 
 Crab 
 
 122 
 
 Ear 
 
 72 
 
 Torrey 
 
 97 
 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 123 
 
 FLsh 
 
 73 
 
 Maryland 
 
 
 Church Cupola 
 
 124 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 
 
 74 
 
 Noblee 
 
 98 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 125 
 
 Frog 
 
 75 
 
 Finish 
 
 
 Church Cupola 
 
 126 
 
 Cow 
 
 76 
 
 Taylor (Slaughter 
 
 99 
 
 Bentley 
 
 127 
 
 Okay 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 100 
 
 Bridge (Honga River) 
 
 128 
 
 Ar 
 
 77 
 
 Harrington 
 
 101 
 
 Gunners 
 
 129 
 
 Gover 
 
 78 
 
 Whitewash 
 
 102 
 
 Keenes 
 
 130 
 
 Streett 
 
 79 
 
 Moore 
 
 103 
 
 Kerwiii 
 
 
 
 80 
 
 Veith 
 
 104 
 
 Wroten 
 
 
 
 81 
 
 Can 
 
 105 
 
 Charles (Houga River) 
 
 
 
 HARFORD COUNTY. 
 
 1 Pooles Island I^ight 
 
 2 Pooles Island 2 
 
 KENT COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Worton Point 2 
 
 17 
 
 Windmill Point 
 
 31 
 
 Herring 
 
 2 
 
 Bramble 
 
 18 
 
 Stevens 
 
 32 
 
 No Road 
 
 3 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2 
 
 19 
 
 Wickes Beach 
 
 33 
 
 Cut 
 
 4 
 
 Swan Point 3 
 
 20 
 
 Narrows Point 
 
 34 
 
 Fore 
 
 5 
 
 Bank (Swan Creek) 
 
 21 
 
 Rain 
 
 35 
 
 Island (Grays Inn 
 
 6 
 
 Tavern 
 
 22 
 
 Overton 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 7 
 
 Fork 
 
 23 
 
 Bay Bush Point 
 
 36 
 
 Tray 
 
 8 
 
 Elliason 
 
 24 
 
 Little Gum 
 
 37 
 
 Inn 
 
 9 
 
 Urie 
 
 25 
 
 Weeks 
 
 38 
 
 Deep Cove 
 
 10 
 
 Corr 
 
 26 
 
 Spring (Grays Inn 
 
 39 
 
 Snub 
 
 11 
 
 Spike 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 40 
 
 Lawyer 
 
 12 
 
 Rail (Swan Creek) 
 
 27 
 
 Lucy 
 
 41 
 
 Drum (Langford Creek) 
 
 13 
 
 Haven 
 
 28 
 
 Goose (Grays Inn 
 
 42 
 
 Davis 
 
 14 
 
 Treasure 
 
 
 River) 
 
 43 
 
 Isle 
 
 15 
 
 Orchard 
 
 29 
 
 Prussian 
 
 44 
 
 Ea^le (Langford Creek) 
 
 16 
 
 Gratitude 
 
 30 
 
 Gray 
 
 45 
 
 Ford (Langford Creek) 
 
76 
 
 SXTMMABY OF SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Numerical Index to Triangulation Stations— Continued. 
 KENT COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 46 
 
 Kinsley 
 
 61 
 
 Clay 
 
 77 
 
 Westcotts Windmill 
 
 47 
 
 Whale (Langford 
 
 62 
 
 Lovely 
 
 78 
 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 63 
 
 Gut 
 
 79 
 
 Thorn. 
 
 48 
 
 Bungay 
 
 64 
 
 Philip (Langford 
 
 80 
 
 Shippen 
 
 49 
 
 Locust (Langford 
 
 
 (!reek) 
 
 81 
 
 Oyster (Chester River) 
 
 
 Greek) 
 
 65 
 
 Ide 
 
 82 
 
 Jarrett 
 
 50 
 
 Nat (Langford Creek) 
 
 66 
 
 Hoo 
 
 83 
 
 Melton 
 
 51 
 
 Mill (Langford Creek) 
 
 67 
 
 Cult 
 
 84 
 
 Pomona 
 
 52 
 
 West 
 
 68 
 
 Wann 
 
 85 
 
 Taste 
 
 53 
 
 Homor 
 
 69 
 
 Corn (Langford Creek) 
 
 86 
 
 Make 
 
 54 
 
 King 
 
 70 
 
 Neck (Langford Creek) 
 
 87 
 
 Broad (Chester River) 
 
 55 
 
 Ash 
 
 71 
 
 Major 
 
 88 
 
 Nils 
 
 56 
 
 Noth 
 
 72 
 
 Peach 
 
 89 
 
 Robertson Windmill 
 
 57 
 
 Leary 
 
 73 
 
 Langford 
 
 90 
 
 Robertson (Chester 
 
 58 
 
 Nest 
 
 74 
 
 Quaker 
 
 
 River) 
 
 59 
 
 Woll 
 
 76 
 
 Brown 
 
 91 
 
 Thorsten 
 
 60 
 
 Harp 
 
 76 
 
 Strattou 
 
 92 
 
 Blank 
 
 PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY. 
 
 Prince 
 
 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Rolphs 
 
 30 
 
 Crow 
 
 59 
 
 Liver 
 
 2 
 
 Southeast 
 
 31 
 
 Bird 
 
 60 
 
 Tuxon 
 
 3 
 
 Wilmers 
 
 32 
 
 Gordon 
 
 61 
 
 Steve 
 
 4 
 
 Julius 
 
 33 
 
 Fir. 
 
 62 
 
 Thompson (Cox Creek) 
 
 5 
 
 Down 
 
 34 
 
 Bre.ak 
 
 63 
 
 Hope 
 
 6 
 
 Bill 
 
 35 
 
 Blakeford 
 
 64 
 
 Knock 
 
 7 
 
 Cake 
 
 36 
 
 Bluebeard 
 
 65 
 
 Landing 
 
 8 
 
 Journey 
 
 37 
 
 Muddy 
 
 66 
 
 Timber 
 
 9 
 
 Booker 
 
 38 
 
 Thin 
 
 67 
 
 Ville (Cox Creek) 
 
 10 
 
 Starkley 
 
 39 
 
 Macum 
 
 68 
 
 Greek 
 
 11 
 
 Bums 
 
 40 
 
 Railway Water Tank 
 
 69 
 
 Tom (Cox Creek) 
 
 12 
 
 Ashland 
 
 41 
 
 Amour 
 
 70 
 
 Dell 
 
 13 
 
 Indian (Chester River) 
 
 42 
 
 Love Point Light 
 
 71 
 
 Tiirkey 
 
 14 
 
 Corpse 
 
 43 
 
 Ring 
 
 72 
 
 Needle 
 
 15 
 
 Chester (Chester 
 
 44 
 
 Wash 
 
 73 
 
 Cox (Crab Alley Bay) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 45 
 
 Craney 
 
 74 
 
 Tull 
 
 16 
 
 Evans 
 
 46 
 
 Bloody Point Bar 
 
 75 
 
 Over 
 
 17 
 
 Spaniard Pt. (2 Upper) 
 
 
 Light 
 
 76 
 
 Norman (Eastern Bay) 
 
 18 
 
 Corsica 
 
 47 
 
 Tenk 
 
 77 
 
 Parsons 
 
 19 
 
 Swepson 
 
 48 
 
 Straight (Eastern Bay) 
 
 78 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 20 
 
 Engineer 
 
 49 
 
 Mouth 
 
 
 Tank 
 
 21 
 
 Ship 
 
 50 
 
 Matta 
 
 79 
 
 Alley 
 
 22 
 
 Bath 
 
 51 
 
 Then 
 
 80 
 
 New Barn Cujiola 
 
 23 
 
 Melfield 
 
 52 
 
 Some 
 
 81 
 
 Dull 
 
 24 
 
 Ruth 
 
 53 
 
 Batts 
 
 82 
 
 Kirwan 
 
 25 
 
 Hydrographic 
 
 54 
 
 Top 
 
 83 
 
 Bridge (Kent Island 
 
 26 
 
 Earle (Corsica River) 
 
 55 
 
 Ware 
 
 
 Narrows) 
 
 27 
 
 Holton Point 
 
 56 
 
 Coffee 
 
 84 
 
 Railroad 
 
 28 
 
 Reeds (Chester River) 
 
 57 
 
 Here 
 
 85 
 
 Marshy 
 
 29 
 
 Grove (Reeds Creek) 
 
 58 
 
 Samuel (Cox Creek) 
 
 86 
 
 Bonnet 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 77 
 
 NuMEBiCAX Index to Teiangulation Stations — Continued. 
 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Ciiart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 87 
 
 Brian Reference Sta- 
 
 101 
 
 Oysters (Wye River) 
 
 116 
 
 Albert 
 
 
 tion 
 
 102 
 
 Bee 
 
 117 
 
 Le Seur 
 
 88 
 
 Green (Eastern Bay) 
 
 103 
 
 Close 
 
 118 
 
 Attila 
 
 89 
 
 Benn 
 
 104 
 
 June 
 
 119 
 
 Tobine 
 
 90 
 
 Hough 
 
 105 
 
 Chin 
 
 120 
 
 Sang 
 
 91 
 
 Won 
 
 106 
 
 Aller 
 
 121 
 
 Turn 
 
 92 
 
 Nose 
 
 107 
 
 Twist 
 
 122 
 
 Go 
 
 93 
 
 Stop 
 
 108 
 
 Wide 
 
 123 
 
 Divide 
 
 94 
 
 Orb 
 
 109 
 
 Darce 
 
 124 
 
 Princess 
 
 95 
 
 Piney 
 
 110 
 
 Twixt 
 
 125 
 
 Philip (Wye River) 
 
 96 
 
 Ferry (Wye River; 
 
 111 
 
 Star 
 
 126 
 
 Granary 
 
 97 
 
 Owe 
 
 112 
 
 Leaven 
 
 127 
 
 Morn 
 
 98 
 
 Hook 
 
 113 
 
 Snovit 
 
 128 
 
 Bush 
 
 99 
 
 Knee 
 
 114 
 
 South (Wye River) 
 
 129 
 
 Nub 
 
 100 
 
 No 
 
 115 
 
 Flat (Wye River) 
 
 130 
 
 Wheel 
 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Sothoron 
 
 37 
 
 Hall House (Middle 
 
 72 
 
 Brome 
 
 2 
 
 BUliard 
 
 
 Chimney) 
 
 73 
 
 Calvert Monument 
 
 3 
 
 Trent 
 
 38 
 
 Sig 
 
 74 
 
 Episcopal Church Cross 
 
 4 
 
 Collins 
 
 39 
 
 Red Beacon (1908) 
 
 
 (Old St. Marys) 
 
 5 
 
 Cremona 
 
 40 
 
 Dago 
 
 75 
 
 Bend 
 
 6 
 
 Oppkit 
 
 41 
 
 Pipe 
 
 76 
 
 Horseshoe (St. Marys 
 
 7 
 
 Fight 
 
 42 
 
 Pier (Smith Creek) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 8 
 
 Forr 
 
 43 
 
 Enough 
 
 77 
 
 Martin (St. Marvs Riv- 
 
 9 
 
 Cole 
 
 44 
 
 Drum (Smith Creek) 
 
 
 er) 
 
 10 
 
 HutcMns 
 
 45 
 
 In 
 
 78 
 
 Hammett 
 
 11 
 
 Bars 
 
 46 
 
 Out 
 
 79 
 
 McCoy 
 
 12 
 
 Stock 
 
 47 
 
 Jutland 
 
 80 
 
 Soak 
 
 13 
 
 Briscoe 
 
 48 
 
 Flagpole 
 
 81 
 
 Tenuate 
 
 14 
 
 Nat (Patuxent River) 
 
 49 
 
 Ran 2 
 
 82 
 
 Brief 
 
 15 
 
 Mill (Patuxent River) 
 
 50 
 
 Flat (Smith Creek) 
 
 83 
 
 West Hollow 
 
 16 
 
 Cable 
 
 51 
 
 Stung 
 
 84 
 
 Pagan 
 
 17 
 
 Town (Patuxent Riv- 
 
 52 
 
 Oak 
 
 85 
 
 Deep 
 McKay 
 
 
 er) 
 
 53 
 
 Tab 
 
 86 
 
 18 
 
 Crane 
 
 54 
 
 Day 
 
 87 
 
 Water Tower (Porto 
 
 19 
 
 Ben 
 
 55 
 
 Between 
 
 
 Bello) 
 
 20 
 
 Craddock 
 
 56 
 
 Fort (St. Marys River) 
 
 88 
 
 Bello 
 
 21 
 
 Carroll 2 
 
 57 
 
 Rod (Priest's House) 
 
 89 
 
 Coppage 
 
 22 
 
 Hog 2 
 
 58 
 
 Raley 
 
 90 
 
 Grind 
 
 23 
 
 Cedar Point Light 
 
 59 
 
 St. Inigoes Church 
 
 91 
 
 Thompson (St. Marys 
 
 24 
 
 Cain 
 
 
 Cross 
 
 
 River) 
 
 25 
 
 Desert 
 
 60 
 
 Church 
 
 92 
 
 Pond 
 
 26 
 
 Ford (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 61 
 
 Grason 
 
 93 
 
 Cherry 
 
 27 
 
 Reed (Chesapeake Bay) 
 
 62 
 
 Smoke 
 
 94 
 
 Price 
 
 28 
 
 Point Agin 
 
 63 
 
 Chestnut 
 
 95 
 
 Goose (St. George Riv- 
 
 29 
 
 Point No Point 
 
 64 
 
 Sleep 
 Rock 
 
 
 er) 
 
 30 
 
 Point No Point Light 
 
 65 
 
 96 
 
 Combs (Honga River) 
 
 31 
 
 St. Jerome 
 
 66 
 
 Dusky 
 
 97 
 
 Taylor (St. George 
 
 32 
 
 St. Michael Catholic 
 
 67 
 
 Cottage (St. Inigoes 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 Church Spire 
 
 
 Creek) 
 
 98 
 
 Tarkhill 
 
 33 
 
 Point Look-in 
 
 68 
 
 Inigoes 
 
 99 
 
 Arbuckle 
 
 34 
 
 Potomac 
 
 69 
 
 Kennedy 
 
 100 
 
 Lowell 
 
 35 
 
 Point Lookout Light 
 
 70 
 
 Chan 
 
 101 
 
 Shehan 
 
 36 
 
 Hall (Potomac River) 
 
 71 
 
 Gravel 
 
 102 
 
 Chad wick 
 
78 
 
 SUMMARY OP SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Numerical Index to Triangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 103 
 
 Guither 
 
 131 
 
 Healey (Bretons Bay) 
 
 157 
 
 Profound 
 
 104 
 
 Wall (St. George Riv- 
 
 132 
 
 Hollow 
 
 158 
 
 Mileys 
 
 
 er) 
 
 133 
 
 Trees 
 
 159 
 
 Shipping 
 
 105 
 
 Russell 
 
 134 
 
 Paw 
 
 160 
 
 Woods (St. Clement 
 
 106 
 
 Robrecht 
 
 135 
 
 Cherry Cove 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 107 
 
 Swan (St. George 
 
 136 
 
 Compton 
 
 161 
 
 Canoe 
 
 
 River) 
 
 137 
 
 Sandbar 
 
 162 
 
 St. Patrick 
 
 108 
 
 Straits (St. George 
 
 138 
 
 Newtown 
 
 163 
 
 Blakistone Island 
 
 
 River) 
 
 139 
 
 Kaywood 
 
 
 Light 
 
 109 
 
 Adams 
 
 140 
 
 St. Clement 
 
 164 
 
 Heron 
 
 110 
 
 Smack 
 
 141 
 
 Roof 
 
 165 
 
 River Springs Catholic 
 
 111 
 
 Labor 
 
 142 
 
 Rails (St. Clement 
 
 
 Chapel Cross 
 
 112 
 
 St. George 4 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 166 
 
 Waterloo 
 
 113 
 
 Piney Point Light 
 
 143 
 
 Catholic Church Cross 
 
 167 
 
 St. Catherine 
 
 114 
 
 Cedoak 
 
 
 (Newtown Neck) 
 
 168 
 
 Bailey 
 
 115 
 
 Grove (Bretons Bay) 
 
 144 
 
 Chapel 
 
 169 
 
 Sound 
 
 116 
 
 Dune 
 
 145 
 
 Mansion 
 
 170 
 
 St. Margaret 2 
 
 117 
 
 Fence 
 
 146 
 
 Howards (St. Clement 
 
 171 
 
 Prec 
 
 118 
 
 Protestant 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 172 
 
 Blakistone 
 
 119 
 
 What 
 
 147 
 
 Bank (St. Clement 
 
 173 
 
 Weiss 
 
 120 
 
 Lovers 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 174 
 
 Sacred Heart Church 
 
 121 
 
 Beau 
 
 148 
 
 Cecil 
 
 
 Spire (Bushwood) 
 
 122 
 
 Mouldy 
 
 149 
 
 Place 
 
 175 
 
 Lyon 
 
 123 
 
 Pine (Bretons Bay) 
 
 150 
 
 Guest 
 
 176 
 
 Farr 
 
 124 
 
 Cedar (Bretons Bay) 
 
 151 
 
 Stones 
 
 177 
 
 Fact 
 
 125 
 
 Corn (Bretons Bay) 
 
 152 
 
 Turf (St. Clement Bay) 
 
 178 
 
 Perry 
 
 126 
 
 Valley 
 
 153 
 
 Dynard 
 
 179 
 
 Cohouck 
 
 127 
 
 Foxwell 
 
 154 
 
 Tomakokin 
 
 180 
 
 Key 
 
 128 
 
 Buzzard 
 
 155 
 
 Cobrums 
 
 181 
 
 Barber (Wicomico 
 
 129 
 
 Noname 
 
 156 
 
 Radec 
 
 
 River) 
 
 130 
 
 Belle 
 
 
 
 
 
 SOMERSET COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Walnut 
 
 23 
 
 Sandy 
 
 43 
 
 Emanuel Church 
 
 2 
 
 Jones 
 
 24 
 
 Locust (M a n k i n 
 
 44 
 
 Mount Pleasant 
 
 3 
 
 Ivee 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 Church 
 
 4 
 
 Mount Vernon M. E. 
 
 25 
 
 Fitz 
 
 45 
 
 Asbury Church 
 
 
 Church 
 
 26 
 
 Wab 
 
 46 
 
 Sam 
 
 5 
 
 Ball (Wicomico River) 
 
 27 
 
 Pen (Manokin River) 
 
 47 
 
 Watermelon H u m - 
 
 6 
 
 Wind 
 
 28 
 
 Cox (Manokin River) 
 
 
 mock 
 
 7 
 
 Little 
 
 29 
 
 Green (Manokin 
 
 48 
 
 East 
 
 8 
 
 Dove 
 
 
 River) 
 
 49 
 
 Monkey 
 
 9 
 
 Short 
 
 30 
 
 Barn 
 
 50 
 
 Scot 
 
 10 
 
 Room 
 
 31 
 
 Cupola (Manokin 
 
 51 
 
 Old 
 
 11 
 
 Haines 
 
 
 River) 
 
 52 
 
 Will 
 
 12 
 
 Deal Island Church 
 
 32 
 
 Staff 
 
 53 
 
 Holland Island Bar 
 
 13 
 
 Bar (Tangier Sound) 
 
 38 
 
 Fairmount Church 
 
 
 Light 
 
 14 
 
 Joshua 
 
 34 
 
 Prickly 
 
 54 
 
 Fog 2 
 
 15 
 
 Senator 
 
 35 
 
 Has 
 
 55 
 
 Joseph 
 
 16 
 
 Miles 
 
 36 
 
 Ford (Big Annemes- 
 
 56 
 
 North Church Spire 
 
 17 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 
 
 
 sex River) 
 
 
 (Smith Island) 
 
 18 
 
 Terrapin 
 
 37 
 
 Moon 
 
 57 
 
 Old Church Spire 
 
 19 
 
 Kelley 
 
 38 
 
 Colburn 
 
 
 (Smith Island) 
 
 20 
 
 Marsh (M a n o k i n 
 
 39 
 
 Geog 
 
 58 
 
 Ewell Church Spire 
 
 
 River) 
 
 40 
 
 Flat Cap 
 
 
 (Smith Island) 
 
 21 
 
 St. Pierre 
 
 41 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 
 
 22 
 
 Jean 
 
 42 
 
 Somers Cove Light 
 
 
 
LANDMAEKS. 
 
 79 
 
 Numerical Index to Tbiangulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 TALBOT COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicatmg 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Pick 
 
 58 
 
 Kirk 
 
 112 
 
 Bozman 
 
 2 
 
 Corner (Wye River) 
 
 59 
 
 Ham (Miles River) 
 
 113 
 
 Bozman M. E. Church 
 
 3 
 
 Right 
 
 60 
 
 Comb (Miles River) 
 
 
 Spire 
 
 4 
 
 Chew 
 
 61 
 
 Hall (Miles River) 
 
 114 
 
 Koot 
 
 5 
 
 Whale (Wye River) 
 
 62 
 
 Bariiett 
 
 115 
 
 Fox 
 
 6 
 
 Matter 
 
 63 
 
 Maiden 
 
 116 
 
 Dan 
 
 7 
 
 Deck 
 
 64 
 
 Stony 
 
 117 
 
 Edmond 
 
 8 
 
 Quarter 
 
 65 
 
 St. Michaels P. E. 
 
 118 
 
 Warrior 
 
 9 
 
 Nodim 
 
 
 Church Spire 
 
 119 
 
 Ball (Harris Creek) 
 
 10 
 
 Gusta 
 
 66 
 
 St. Michaels Water 
 
 120 
 
 Hen 
 
 11 
 
 Sylvia 
 
 
 Tank 
 
 121 
 
 Change 1910 
 
 12 
 
 Baldwins 
 
 67 
 
 Millwind 
 
 122 
 
 Nelson 3 
 
 13 
 
 Cousin 
 
 68 
 
 Deewat 
 
 123 
 
 Annette 
 
 14 
 
 Lloyd 
 
 69 
 
 Spar 
 
 124 
 
 Myrtle (Broad Creek) 
 
 15 
 
 Edward 
 
 70 
 
 Sara 
 
 125 
 
 Coal 
 
 16 
 
 Colonel 
 
 71 
 
 Seth (Miles River) 
 
 126 
 
 Tobe 
 
 17 
 
 Shaw 
 
 72 
 
 Pearson 
 
 127 
 
 Wire 
 
 18 
 
 Bruffs 
 
 73 
 
 Dixon 
 
 128 
 
 Blanco 
 
 19 
 
 Law 
 
 74 
 
 Rich Neck AVater Tank 
 
 129 
 
 Ned 
 
 20 
 
 James (Miles River) 
 
 75 
 
 Kemp Tower 
 
 130 
 
 Caulk 
 
 21 
 
 Frank 
 
 76 
 
 Kemp 
 Haddaway 
 
 131 
 
 Fairbanks 
 
 22 
 
 Wood (Miles River) 
 
 77 
 
 132 
 
 Pine (Broad Creek) 
 
 23 
 
 Herr 
 
 78 
 
 Valliant 
 
 133 
 
 Luna 
 
 24 
 
 OUie 
 
 79 
 
 Poplar South 
 
 134 
 
 Cabin 
 
 25 
 
 Swing 
 
 80 
 
 Great 
 
 135 
 
 Skinner 
 
 26 
 
 Fair 
 
 81 
 
 Front 
 
 136 
 
 Bald 
 
 27 
 
 Second 
 
 82 
 
 Wap 
 
 137 
 
 Rose 
 
 28 
 
 But 
 
 83 
 
 Southern M. E. Church 
 
 138 
 
 Gram (Broad Creek) 
 
 29 
 
 Aber 
 
 84 
 
 Black 
 
 139 
 
 Bengal 
 
 30 
 
 Two 
 
 85 
 
 Sharps Island Light 
 
 140 
 
 Eastman 
 
 31 
 
 Face 
 
 86 
 
 Jere 
 
 141 
 
 Woodill 
 
 32 
 
 Mais 
 
 87 
 
 Bar (Harris Creek) 
 
 142 
 
 Delta (Broad Creek) 
 
 33 
 
 Beak 
 
 88 
 
 M. E. Church (Tilgh- 
 
 143 
 
 Marion 
 
 34 
 
 Rieman 
 
 
 man Island) 
 
 144 
 
 Willis 
 
 35 
 
 Leeds 
 
 89 
 
 Avalon 
 
 145 
 
 Neptune 
 
 36 
 
 Margo 
 
 90 
 
 SchooUiouse Cupola 
 
 146 
 
 Venus 
 
 37 
 
 Gibbs 
 
 91 
 
 Peoples Chapel 
 
 147 
 
 Mars 
 
 38 
 
 Long (Miles River) 
 
 92 
 
 Narrows 
 
 148 
 
 Royal 
 
 39 
 
 Beg 
 
 93 
 
 Eaele (Harris Creek) 
 
 149 
 
 Grave 
 
 40 
 
 Search 
 
 94 
 
 Dunk 
 
 150 
 
 Ray 
 
 41 
 
 Tug 
 
 95 
 
 Hawk 
 
 151 
 
 Willey 
 
 42 
 
 Hunting 
 
 96 
 
 Smith 
 
 152 
 
 Judge 
 Thelma 
 
 43 
 
 Spree 
 
 97 
 
 Briary 
 
 153 
 
 44 
 
 Whit 
 
 98 
 
 Vine 
 
 154 
 
 Elmore 
 
 45 
 
 Dorrance 
 
 99 
 
 Cummings 
 
 155 
 
 Beverly 
 
 46 
 
 Tang 
 
 100 
 
 Dog 
 
 156 
 
 Samuel (Broad Creek) 
 
 47 
 
 Johnson 
 
 101 
 
 Rabbit 
 
 157 
 
 Ansley 
 
 48 
 
 Lowndes 
 
 102 
 
 Grace 
 
 158 
 
 Harper 
 
 49 
 
 Draw 
 
 103 
 
 Mink 
 
 159 
 
 Taft 
 
 50 
 
 Chap 
 
 104 
 
 Harrison 
 
 160 
 
 Hopkins (Broad Creek) 
 
 51 
 
 Villa (Miles River) 
 
 105 
 
 Clump (Harris Creek) 
 
 161 
 
 Spencer 
 
 52 
 
 Easton 
 
 106 
 
 Lawn 
 
 162 
 
 Marshall 
 
 53 
 
 Henderson 
 
 107 
 
 End (Harris Creek) 
 
 163 
 
 Clark 
 
 54 
 
 Bethel 
 
 108 
 
 Rod (Harris Creek) 
 
 164 
 
 Holly 
 
 55 
 
 Fig 
 
 109 
 
 Otto 
 
 165 
 
 Marsh (Broad Creek't 
 
 56 
 
 Doctor (Miles River) 
 
 110 
 
 Miller 
 
 166 
 
 Cedar (Broad Creek) 
 
 57 
 
 McConnell 
 
 111 
 
 Pink 
 
 167 
 
 Ross (Broad Creek^ 
 
80 
 
 SUMMARY OF SUEVEY OP OYSTER BARS OF MARYLAND. 
 
 Numerical Index to Teianoulation Stations — Continued. 
 
 TALBOT COUNTY— Continued. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 Cliart 
 
 
 168 
 
 Cook 
 
 201 
 
 Wall (Tred Avon 
 
 234 
 
 Show 
 
 169 
 
 Peary- 
 
 
 River) 
 
 235 
 
 Kit (Island Creek) 
 
 170 
 
 Roys 
 
 202 
 
 Aye 
 
 236 
 
 Moke 
 
 171 
 
 Irish 
 
 203 
 
 Hunter 
 
 237 
 
 Poco 
 
 172 
 
 Pont 
 
 204 
 
 Weave 
 
 238 
 
 Healey (Island Creek) 
 
 173 
 
 Sticky 
 
 205 
 
 Twin 
 
 239 
 
 Maslin 
 
 174 
 
 Vue 
 
 206 
 
 Toe 
 
 240 
 
 Mean 
 
 175 
 
 Ila 
 
 207 
 
 Trippe 
 
 241 
 
 Jay 
 
 176 
 
 Creek (Irish Creekl 
 
 208 
 
 Venture 
 
 242 
 
 Berry 
 
 177 
 
 Benoni 2 
 
 209 
 
 Plow 
 
 243 
 
 LanJeye 
 
 178 
 
 Mutton 
 
 210 
 
 Higher 
 
 244 
 
 Choptank River Light 
 
 179 
 
 Trad 
 
 211 
 
 All 
 
 245 
 
 Chlora 
 
 180 
 
 Bellevue 
 
 212 
 
 Cam 
 
 246 
 
 Trappe 
 
 181 
 
 Tar 
 
 213 
 
 Deux 
 
 247 
 
 Lan 
 
 182 
 
 Peck 
 
 214 
 
 Crack 
 
 248 
 
 Rice 
 
 183 
 
 Tall 
 
 215 
 
 Mistle 
 
 249 
 
 Inez 
 
 184 
 
 Plain 
 
 216 
 
 Layer 
 
 250 
 
 Gis 
 
 185 
 
 Spin 
 
 217 
 
 Borough 
 
 251 
 
 Grubin 
 
 186 
 
 Martin (Tred Avon 
 
 218 
 
 Golds 
 
 252 
 
 Black Beacon 
 
 
 River 
 
 219 
 
 Mud (Tred Avon 
 
 253 
 
 Howells 1 
 
 187 
 
 Neva 
 
 
 River) 
 
 254 
 
 Red 
 
 188 
 
 Robertson (Tred Avon 
 
 220 
 
 Town (Tred Avon 
 
 255 
 
 Double 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 256 
 
 Boling 
 
 189 
 
 Stretch 
 
 221 
 
 Riverview 
 
 257 
 
 Rear 
 
 190 
 
 May 
 
 222 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff 
 
 258 
 
 Chancellor 
 
 191 
 
 Peebee 
 
 223 
 
 First 
 
 259 
 
 Barber (Tred Avon 
 
 192 
 
 Neck (Tred Avon 
 
 224 
 
 Bach 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 River) 
 
 225 
 
 Boone 
 
 260 
 
 Duck (ChoptankRiver) 
 
 193 
 
 Stab 
 
 226 
 
 Enter 
 
 261 
 
 Jam 
 
 194 
 
 Water 
 
 227 
 
 Straw 
 
 262 
 
 Spindle 
 
 195 
 
 Rad cliff e 
 
 228 
 
 Delahay 
 
 263 
 
 Bank (Tred Avon 
 
 196 
 
 Bateman 
 
 229 
 
 Kent 
 
 
 River) 
 
 197 
 
 Melon 
 
 230 
 
 Harry 
 
 264 
 
 Raccoon 
 
 198 
 
 Gash 
 
 231 
 
 Charles (Island Creek) 
 
 265 
 
 Blind 
 
 199 
 
 Camden 
 
 232 
 
 Potato 
 
 266 
 
 Up 
 
 200 
 
 Blossom 
 
 233 
 
 Ritter 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 Herring Pond 2 
 
 9 
 
 Fox Island Poplar 
 
 17 Grace M. E. Church 
 
 2 
 
 Lynch Point 3 
 
 10 
 
 Mos 
 
 18 Lons; Point 
 
 3 
 
 Smith Point Light 
 
 11 
 
 Wharf (Saxis Pier) 
 Saxis Church Spire 
 
 19 
 
 Wildcat 
 
 4 
 
 Shanks Hammock 2 
 
 12 
 
 20 
 
 Pope Island Life-Sav- 
 
 5 
 
 Horse 
 
 13 
 
 OU 
 
 
 ing Station 
 
 6 
 
 Fishbone 
 
 14 
 
 Summer 
 
 21 
 
 Chester (Virginia) 
 
 7 
 
 Reach Hammock 
 
 15 
 
 Cup 
 
 22 
 
 Kilhck Shoal Light 
 
 8 
 
 Beacon 
 
 16 
 
 Money 
 
 23 
 
 Assateague Light 
 
LANDMARKS. 
 
 81 
 
 Numerical Index to Tbianqulation Stations — (.'untinued. 
 
 WICOMICO COUNTY. 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 County 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 index 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 number 
 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name uf station 
 
 indicating 
 
 Name of station 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 on Index 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 Chart 
 
 
 1 
 
 Earle (Nanticoke 
 
 7 
 
 Roar 
 
 13 
 
 Child 
 
 
 River) 
 
 8 
 
 Nanti 
 
 14 
 
 Creek (Wicomico 
 
 2 
 
 Juliet 
 
 9 
 
 White 
 
 
 River) 
 
 3 
 
 Pole 
 
 10 
 
 Great Shoals Light 
 
 15 
 
 End (Wicomico 
 
 4 
 
 Bivalve Church 
 
 11 
 
 Ella 
 
 
 River) 
 
 5 
 
 Rag 
 
 12 
 
 Holland (AVicomico 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 Nanticoke Church 
 
 
 River) 
 
 
 
 WORCESTER COUNTY. 
 
 1 
 
 Hamilton 
 
 17 
 
 Saupoi 
 
 Mud (Sinepuxent Bay) 
 
 31 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life- 
 
 2 
 
 Ocean City Water 
 
 18- 
 
 
 Saving Station Flag- 
 
 
 Tower 
 
 19 
 
 lM;raya 
 
 Salt (Sinepuxent 
 
 
 staff 
 
 3 
 
 Harmon 
 
 20 
 
 32 
 
 Tizz 
 
 4 
 
 Ocean 
 
 
 River) 
 
 33 
 
 Mill (Chincoteague 
 
 5 
 
 Buffing 
 
 21 
 
 North Beach Life-Sav- 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 6 
 
 Buftington Windmill 
 
 
 ing Station 
 
 34 
 
 Ma r y 1 a n d-Virginia 
 
 7 
 
 Gull 
 
 22 
 
 Birch 
 
 
 (Life-Saving Station 
 
 8 
 
 Inkquill 
 
 23 
 
 Neck (Chincoteague 
 
 
 Beach) 
 
 9 
 
 Seaside 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 35 
 
 M a r y 1 a n d-Virginia 
 
 10 
 
 Ellpow 
 
 24 
 
 Newport 
 
 
 (Pope Island) 
 
 11 
 
 B e a ch (Sinepuxent 
 
 25 
 
 Handys Hammock 
 
 30 
 
 M a ry 1 a n d-Virginia, 
 
 
 Bay) 
 
 26 
 
 Ricks 
 
 
 (Railroad) 
 
 12 
 
 Fassett 
 
 27 
 
 Guilberta Cupola 
 
 37 
 
 Thorofare 
 
 13 
 
 Shore 
 
 28 
 
 Beacon Clumps 
 
 38 
 
 Collier 
 
 14 
 
 Nellys 
 
 29 
 
 Landlet 
 
 39 
 
 Convent Water Tower 
 
 15 
 
 Bar (Sinepuxent Bay) 
 
 30 
 
 Turnagain 
 
 40 
 
 Gantt 
 
 16 
 
 Longwells Windmill 
 
 
 
 
 
 95112—13 6 
 
 o 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND REPORT 
 OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 IN COOPERATION WITH MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 ASSISTANT AND CHIEF OF PARTY. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1907 
 
Department of Commerce and Labor 
 Document No. 77. 
 
 COA^ AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, June I , igoy. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Surve}^ to cooperate with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 in surveying the oyster beds of the State of Maryland, under the provisions of the act 
 of Congress entitled "An act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to 
 cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau 
 of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making 
 surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and certain results which are necessary for the 
 interpretation and use of the plats of the survey. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, Supcrintimdcnt. 
 To Hon. Oscar S. Straus, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
 3 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
 Annapolis, Md. , A/ay 2g. rgoy. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of all 
 boundaries and landmarks established in Anne Arundel County and contiguous waters 
 b}' the Mar}dand vShell Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 .{ssistanl and Chief of Party in titc Coasl and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Annapolis, Mm., June 6, igoj. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commissioners. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engitteer. 
 
 Note. — Copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster bars of 
 "Anne Arundel County and Adjacent Waters " were filed in the office of the clerk of 
 the circuit court of Anne Arundel County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish 
 Commissioners at Annapolis on June 20, 1907. 
 
 5 
 
CONTENTS, 
 
 Letter of submittai, 3 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Introduction : 
 
 Publ ications 13 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 13 
 
 Laws relating to the cooperation 14 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 17 
 
 Projections 18 
 
 Progress map 18 
 
 Boundaries of county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of the county 19 
 
 Waters contiguous to the county 20 
 
 Limits of dredging area adjacent to Craighill Channel 20 
 
 List of natural oyster bars within dredging area of county 21 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of boundaries 21 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries. . . . ; 23 
 
 Natural oyster bars — 
 
 Chart No. i (Fort Carroll to Magothy River)— 
 
 Lumps East of Craighill Channel (see also Chart No. 2) 26 
 
 Bodkin Point North , . 26 
 
 Bodkin Point South 27 
 
 Mountain Point (see also Chart No. 2) 27 
 
 Sillery Bay 28 
 
 Chart No. 2 (Magothy River to Annapolis Roads) — 
 
 Lumps East of Craighill Channel (see also Chart No. i) 26 
 
 Mountain Point ( see also Chart No. i) 27 
 
 Peach Hill 28 
 
 Welch ■ 28 
 
 Park 29 
 
 Uinphasis . . ' 29 
 
 Black 29 
 
 Persimmon -. 30 
 
 Outer Magothy 30 
 
 Sandy Point North 31 
 
 Sandy Point South 31 
 
 Hackett Point 32 
 
 Whitehall Creek 32 
 
 Sand Spit 33 
 
 Whitehall 33 
 
 Wreck Buoy 34 
 
 Tolly Point (see also Chart No. 3 ) 34 
 
 Chinks Point 35 
 
 Inside Greenbury Point 35 
 
 7 
 
8 Contcjits. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 Natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Oiarl No. 2 (Magothy River to Annapolis Roads) — Continued. fagc. 
 
 Horn Point 36 
 
 Old Fort 36 
 
 Little Sandy 37 
 
 Creces Cove 37 
 
 Ferry Point 37 
 
 Peach Orchard 3R 
 
 Weems Lower 3S 
 
 Weems Upper 39 
 
 Wade 39 
 
 Traces Hollow 40 
 
 Sharp Point 40 
 
 Saltwork \i 
 
 Rock Point Lower 41 
 
 Chase 41 
 
 Clem Point 42 
 
 Point 42 
 
 Aisquith Creek 42 
 
 Brewer (Severn River) 43 
 
 Poppin Point 43 
 
 Arnold Point 44 
 
 Big Island 44 
 
 Round Bay 44 
 
 Rock Point Upper 45 
 
 ChaH No. s (Annapolis Roads to Horseshoe Point ) — 
 
 Tolly Point (see also Chart No. 2) 34 
 
 Under The Gums 45 
 
 Thomas Point North 46 
 
 Thomas Point South 47 
 
 Old Woman 47 
 
 Marshy Point 4S 
 
 Turkey Point 48 
 
 Ruler Flats 49 
 
 Swan Reef 49 
 
 Outer Round Point 50 
 
 Inner Round Point ■ . 50 
 
 Hill Point East 50 
 
 Hill Point 51 
 
 Rock Point ( South River) 51 
 
 Fox Point 51 
 
 Purdy Flats 52 
 
 Thunder and Lightning 52 
 
 Brewer (South River) 52 
 
 Almshouse 53 
 
 Duvall 53 
 
 Aberdeen 54 
 
 Beard Point 5_1 
 
 Rough Point j .S4 
 
 Saunders . .S5 
 
 Lulu ."i.i 
 
 Dutchman .... 56 
 
 Three Sisters 56 
 
 Curtis 37 
 
Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. Page. 
 Natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j (Annapolis Roads to Horseshoe Point) — Continued. 
 
 Collins Flats 57 
 
 Potato Hill 57 
 
 Cedar Point 58 
 
 Barren Neck 58 
 
 Tucker 59 
 
 Cheston Point 59 
 
 Dutchman Hollow 59 
 
 Brice Fence 60 
 
 Stony Hollow 60 
 
 Cherry 60 
 
 Jackass 6i 
 
 Bolston Bank 61 
 
 High Island 61 
 
 Flat Island 62 
 
 Buce 62 
 
 Chart No. 4 (Horseshoe Point to Holland Point) — 
 
 Bay Shore 63 
 
 Long 64 
 
 Fairhaven 64 
 
 Holland Point 65 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation of description of landmarks 65 
 
 Triangulation stations — 
 
 Chart No. i (Fort Carroll to Magothy River) — 
 
 North Point (Old Tower) 67 
 
 Craighill Channel Light ( Front Range) 67 
 
 Rock Point 67 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light 68 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower) 68 
 
 Locust 68 
 
 Bay (Magothy River) 68 
 
 Phil 69 
 
 Hickory 69 
 
 Sillery 69 
 
 Chart No. 2 (Magothy River to Annapolis Roads) — 
 
 Peach Hill 70 
 
 Welch 70 
 
 Bluff (Magothy River) 70 
 
 Dobbins 71 
 
 Iron 71 
 
 Ham 71 
 
 Bank 71 
 
 Horn (Magothy River) 72 
 
 Tail 72 
 
 Ferry 72 
 
 Huddle 73 
 
 Revell 73 
 
 Purse 73 
 
 Magothy 74 
 
 Corn 74 
 
 Sandy Point light 74 
 
 Ring (see progress map) 74 
 
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 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangui^ation stations)— Continued. 
 Triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 2 (Magothy River to Annapolis Roads) — Continued. 
 
 Bay Side 
 
 Clump 
 
 Wash ( see progress map ) 
 
 Hackett 
 
 Spit 
 
 Chase (Whitehall Bay) 
 
 Greenbury 
 
 Greenbury Point light 
 
 Fort 
 
 Bluff ( Severn River) 
 
 Brice 
 
 Knob 
 
 Spring 
 
 Cool 
 
 Chase (Severn River) 
 
 Point 
 
 Bight 
 
 Arnold 
 
 Swan 
 
 High 
 
 Cedar (Severn River) 
 
 Sharp 
 
 Long 
 
 Island 
 
 Bay ( Severn River) 1 
 
 Brewer (Severn River) 
 
 Clem , 
 
 Salt 
 
 Luce 
 
 Weeras 
 
 Field 
 
 Hospital Cupola ( Naval Academy) 
 
 Flag Staff ( Naval Academy Boathou.se ) 
 
 State House Dome (Annapolis) 
 
 St. Anne's Church Spire (Annapolis) 
 
 Catholic Church Spire (Annapolis) 
 
 St. John's College Cupola (Annapolis) 
 
 Horn (Severn River) 
 
 Start 
 
 Chart No. 3 (Annapolis Roads to Hor.se.shoe Point) — 
 
 Gram 
 
 Tolly 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack 
 
 Craney 
 
 Cottage 
 
 Thomas ^ 
 
 Thomas Point Light 
 
 Arundel 
 
 Hill 
 
 Switch 
 
 Waggaman 
 
 Waggaman Windmill 
 
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Contents. ii 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulaTion stations)— Continued, page. 
 Triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 3 — (Annapolis Roads to Horseshoe Point) — Continued. 
 
 Ginger 90 
 
 Ximo 90 
 
 Yazoo 90 
 
 Taylor 91 
 
 Larramore 91 
 
 Brewer (South River) 91 
 
 Almshouse 92 
 
 Altjishouse ( Lightning Rod ) 92 
 
 Cedar (South River) 92 
 
 Mayo 92 
 
 Selby 93 
 
 Gowan 93 
 
 Dutchman 93 
 
 Cato 94 
 
 Delta 94 
 
 Etna 94 
 
 Calf 95 
 
 Turf 95 
 
 Cupola 95 
 
 Rhode 95 
 
 Ches 96 
 
 Alpha 96 
 
 Shell 96 
 
 Counallor 97 
 
 Chalk 97 
 
 Lerch Windmill 97 
 
 Apple 98 
 
 Cove 98 
 
 Curtis 98 
 
 Horseshoe 99 
 
 Bloody Point Bar light 99 
 
 Chart No. 4 (Horseshoe Point to Holland Point) — 
 
 PYanklin 99 
 
 Nut 99 
 
 Broad 100 
 
 Parker 100 
 
 Hopkins 100 
 
 Fairhaven loi 
 
 Holland loi 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 102 
 
 House boat Oyster 102 
 
 Organization and equipment 103 
 
 Field work I 104 
 
 Office work 105 
 
 Summary 105 
 
 Progress map following 109 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the natural oyster bars 
 of Maryland has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance 
 with the laws authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations 
 of the cooperating forces. 
 
 The part prepared under the direction of the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey consists of this publication and a series of large-scale charts. The 
 charts show all legal boundaries of natural oyster bars within the waters opened up for 
 leasing with Anne Arundel County and the location of all landmarks (Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) used in connection with the delineation of 
 these boundaries. This publication gives a technical description of the oyster-bar 
 boundaries and landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report of the represent- 
 ative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 The part to be published by the Shell Fish Commission will include a report of 
 the work executed by the commission under the provisions of the oyster-culture laws 
 of Maryland, descriptions of oyster investigations and the delimitation of oyster bars, 
 and other important legal and scientific information. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and publi.shed a complete .set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential for a correct and practical 
 survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental functions of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data for all surveying, charting, and 
 other allied purposes within the area of the operations of the .service, the cooperation 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission is a 
 practical and useful development^of Government work. 
 
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14 Survey of Oyster Bais, Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in coop- 
 eration with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying and publishing charts 
 of natural oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks over triangulation stations, and 
 preparing for publication the necessary technical and legal descriptions of boundaries 
 and' landmarks delineated on the charts, has been executed in compliance with a request 
 from the Governor of the State of Marjdand to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, 
 and by authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 _ [Act of Congress approved May 26. igo6.] 
 
 AN ACT to autliorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, throngh the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, 'with the Shell Fish Commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys 
 of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Seriate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in 
 Congress assembled. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and 
 directed, upon the request of the governor of the .State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, 
 and employees of the Hurean of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may 
 be necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a 
 survey of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the vv'aters within the State of 
 Maryland; and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to 
 the officers, experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appli- 
 ances, and steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretar\' of 
 Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureai; of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey all the plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said 
 natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the 
 Board of Shell Fish Commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for 
 this purpose to employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons 
 as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected or 
 constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as may 
 be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future work 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said 'Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in prose- 
 cuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within the 
 State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT making approju-iations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in 
 Congress assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated for the 
 objects hereinafter expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, 
 namely: * * * 
 
 Co.\ST AND Geodetic Survey; * * * For anj' special .surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the .Shell Fish Commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
Suiz'cy of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel Coiiniy, Md. 1 5 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 2. 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT to establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, 
 bars and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of 
 this act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. lie it euactcd by the o,encuil assembly of Marylami, That the following sections be, 
 and they are hereb)', added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. S6. The Board of Shell Fish Coniniissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage 
 of this act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural 03'ster beds, bars, and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the .shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as herein- 
 after required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published 
 maps and charts of the I'nited States Coast and Geodetic Survey, which said copies shall be filed in 
 the office of the .said Cotnmissioners in the city of Annapolis; and the said Commissioners shall further 
 cause to be delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the ITnited States Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the 
 waters of which there are natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, all natural beds, bars, and rocks lying 
 within the waters of such county, which maps shall be filed in the office of the clerks of the circuit 
 courts for the respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. 
 
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 Sec. 87. The governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. * * * 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said Commissioners .shall 
 organize and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as mav be detailed 
 by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid 
 them in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have 
 laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural beds, and bars, and shall cause to be 
 marked and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, 
 and rocks, as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in 
 writing, and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as 
 may be necessarj' to enable the said Board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary 
 lines of the .said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks as shown b}- a delineation on the maps and charts 
 provided in this act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the Board in the city of 
 Annapolis within ninety days after the completion of the survej' of any county. Said Commissioners 
 shall cause the same to be publLshed in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerk 
 of the circuit court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be 
 filed, as hereinafter provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a 
 book kept for that purpose. And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of 
 appeal hereafter provided for in this act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive 
 evidence of the boundaries and limits of all natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks lying within the 
 waters of the county wherein such survey and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all 
 of the said courts that there are no natural oyster beds, bars, or rocks lying within the waters of the 
 counties wherein such report and survey are filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized 
 by this act, and that all areas of the Che.sapeake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland 
 not shown in the survey to be natural oyster beds, bars, or rocks shall be construed in all the courts 
 of the State to be barren bottoms, and open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private plant- 
 ing or propagation of oysters thereon under the provisions of this act; provided that the said survey 
 and report shall not be so construed as to affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State 
 in any lot which may have been appropriated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the 
 approval of this act. * * * 
 
1 6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Aid. 
 
 The law of the State of Marj'land, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of 
 the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits 
 for the purposes of the Survej-, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT concerning the survey of the coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the general assembly of 3faryla!id, that it shall and may be lawful 
 for any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, 
 surveying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to 
 effect the objects of said act, and to erect anj' works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for 
 that purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2. And be it enacted. That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees , or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being, or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, 
 and then and there upon their own view and, if required, upon the evidence of witnes,ses (to be by 
 them sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterwards make report 
 thereof and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five 
 da3\s thereafter in the office of the clerk of the count)' in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject 
 to an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as 
 aforesaid, and the said report so made as aforesaid, if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to 
 be final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of 
 said report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid .shall have authority to tax and allow, 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees, and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or 
 persons employed under the act of Congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an 
 appeal as aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court 
 aforesaid ensuing upon and after said appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after 
 the entry of such appeal to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessarj- to be examined 
 upon the hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against 
 whicliever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal, at the option of either party, may and 
 shall be heard before, and the damages assessed by, a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular 
 panel and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfullj' injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monimient, or building, or any appendage thereto, erected, used, or constructed under 
 and by virtue of the act of Congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally 
 forfeit and pay the sum of fifty dollars, with costs of suit, to be sued for and recovered by an}' person 
 who shall first prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so 
 offending may reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be 
 recovered with costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States 
 of America, in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Aid. 17 
 
 CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts" of the natural oyster bars of "Anne Arundel Count}- and Adjacent 
 Waters," publi.slied by the Coast and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the 
 Government in cooperation with the Maryland Shell Fi.sh Commission, con.sist of a 
 series of four sheets, covering the west shore of Chesapeake Bay from Fort Carroll to 
 Holland Point. They are published on the scale of i part in 20,000 (approximately 
 3^^ inches to a statute mile), and are constructed on polyconic projections and based 
 on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bar arid other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission, and are certified by them for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of 
 the circuit court of Anne Arundel County and in the office of the Commis.sion at 
 Annapolis, as required by the oy.ster-culture laws of Mar3'land. 
 
 In addition to the boundaries, the charts show the location and name of all land- 
 marks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) used in making the 
 sur\'e5', together with the hydrography and topograph}' necessary to make the 
 technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readil}' understandable, both by 
 the people engaged in oyster industry and the general public who may become 
 interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oy.ster culture. 
 
 The names of the oy.ster bars are those used locally, as nearl}- as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hj'drographic engineer of the Commi.ssion, and are not designated by 
 numbers, as might suggest itself on first thought as being the best method when the 
 great number of oyster bars in the whole State are considered. By the use of local 
 names, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location of oyster bars, 
 especially by those not familiar with charts. 
 
 The corners of the oj-ster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each bar under consideration. Where bars adjoni, making one point a corner of two 
 or more bars, these points have two or more numbers, each corresponding to the bar in 
 which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners correspond with the technical 
 and legal descriptions given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of 
 natural oyster bars. ' ' 
 
 The natural oyster bars and landmarks have been grouped in the contents of this 
 publication in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a par- 
 ticular oy,ster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents," 
 and the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar 
 or landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of 
 this publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then 
 examine the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in 
 question. 
 
 The contours for the depth of water at mean low tide have been taken from the 
 hydrographic sheets of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington. Four curves 
 
 «For copies of these charts apply to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at 
 Washington, D. C. 
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i8 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 were selected as beiug the most convenient for taking off from the original hydrographic 
 sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in the oyster industry. The 
 i-fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom contour (30 feet) practically include 
 all the natural oyster bars sur\'eyed, while the 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes 
 the curve of about the average depth. The lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a 
 general way to indicate the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the territorial limits of the county and the 
 boundaries of waters not within these limits but opened up for the leasing with the 
 county are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of these 
 boundaries is given in this publication under the heading ' ' Boundaries of county 
 waters. ' ' 
 
 The areas in acres of the natural oyster bars were determined under the direction 
 of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter meas- 
 urements made of the area of the bars as delineated on the smooth projections of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. These areas are given in small figures on the face of the 
 chart within the boundaries of the bars. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 .stations, contours of depth of water, etc. , require no other explanation than that given 
 in the notes on the charts. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections, like the charts which are described in the preceding 
 section, were all con.structed by draftsmen of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. These 
 draftsmen also plotted the sextant positions on the smooth projections which determine 
 the location of the legal boundaries of the natural o^'ster bars as delineated by the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangu- 
 lation stations, shore line, sextant po.sitions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made 
 under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the commission, by pricking 
 through with a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other 
 points as plotted on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original- records of all natural ov-ster bar 
 and other boundaries established by the connnission. One set of these projections is 
 filed in the archives of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington and the other 
 set is filed in the office of the Shell Fish Commission at Annapolis. 
 
 PROGRESS MAP. 
 
 The progress map'' attached to this publication is on a scale of one part in a 
 hundred thousand, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the U. S. Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Anne Arundel County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme 
 of all the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey of 
 the natural oyster bars, the location and names of all triangulation stations used as a 
 basis for the surveying work, and the "Boundaries of county waters" established 
 
 " For this map, see folder at end of this publication. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 19 
 
 by the commission for the purpose of carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to 
 oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, the progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others, searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF COUNTY WATERS, 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAI< LIMITS OF THE COUNTY. 
 
 The laws relating to oyster culture under which the Maryland Shell Fish Commis- 
 sion is executing its survey, provide that "no person shall be permitted, by lease, 
 assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount of land than ten acres 
 situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or one hundred acres in any 
 other place." 
 
 The boundary line" between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Anne 
 Arundel County and the waters in "anj' other place," as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, is technically described and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the northern boundary line of Anne Arundel 
 County with the center line of Fort McHenry Channel ; thence along the center line of Fort McHenry 
 Channel past Fort Carroll to a point at the intersection of the center line of Fort McHenry Channel 
 and the center line of Brewerton Channel ; thence along the center line of Brewerton Channel to a point 
 defined by the intersection of the center line of Brewerton Channel and a straight line between North 
 Point (Old Tower ) and a point defined by latitude '■< 39° 09' 59.3" and longitude '' 76° 28' 39.7", situated 
 on Rock Point ; thence in a straight line to a point defined by latitude 39° 09' 59.3" and longitude 76° 
 28' 39.7" situated on Rock Point ; thence following the mean low-water line along the shore of the 
 bay to a point defined by latitude 39° 08' 10.6" and longitude 76° 26' 21.2", situated on Frankie 
 Point ; thence iu a straight line across the mouth of Bodkin Creek to a point situated at the center of 
 the old light-house tower on Bodkin Point ; thence following the mean low-water line along the shore 
 of the bay to a point defined by latitude 39° 03' 35.2" and longitude 76° 25' 56.4", situated on Mount- 
 ain Point ; thence in a straight line across the mouth of Magoth)- River to a point defined by latitude 
 39° °3' 11. i" and longitude 76° 26' 1S.7", situated on Persimmon Point; thence following the mean 
 low-water line along the shore of the bay around Sandy Point to a point defined by latitude 38° 59' 10. i" 
 and longitude 76° 25' 33.4", situated on Hackett Point; thence in a straight line across the mouth of 
 Whitehall Bay to a point defined by latitude 38° 58' 25.0" and longitude 76° 27' 19.0", situated on Green- 
 bury Point ; thence in a straight line across the mouth of Severn River to a point defined by latitude 
 38° 56' 28,0" and longitude 76° 27' 00.0", situated on Tolly Point; thence following the mean low-water 
 line along the shore of the bay to a point defined by latitude 38° 54' 42.0" and longitude 76° 27' 25.2", 
 situated on a point of land on tlie north side of Fishing Creek ; thence in a straight line across the 
 mouth of Fishing Creek to a point defined by latitude 38° 54' 29.1" and longitude 76° 27' 12.9", situ- 
 ated on Thomas Point ; thence in a straight line across the mouth of South River to a point defined 
 by latitude 38° 53' 13.6" and longitude 76° 29' 21.9", situated on Saunders Point ; thence following the 
 mean low-water line along the shore of the bay to a point defined by latitude 38° 52' 10.4" and longi- 
 
 "See Charts of Natural Oyster Bars, published by the U.- S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the 
 progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 ''Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the U. S. Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. 
 
20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 tude 76° 30' 35.6", situated on Dutchman Point; thence in a straight line across the mouth of West 
 River to a point defined by latitude 38° 51' 12.8" and longitude 76° 29' 53.8", situated on Curtis Point ; 
 thence following the mean low-water line along the shore of the bay to a point defined by latitude 
 38° 48' 02.8" and longitude 76° 30' 36.6", situated on a point about three-quarters of a mile north of 
 Broadwater Creek ; thence in a straight line across the mouth of Broadwater Creek to a point defined 
 by latitude 38° 47' 21.3" and longitude 76° 31' 26.3", situated on a point at the southern entrance to 
 Broadwater Creek; thence following the mean' low- water line along the shore of the bay to a point 
 defined by latitude 38° 46' 22.2", and longitude 76° 32' 23.5'', situateS on Parker Island ; thence in a 
 straight line across the mouth of Herring Bay to a point defined by latitude 38° 43' 40.6" and longi- 
 tude 76° 3i' 37.8", situated on Holland Point; thence following the mean low-water line along the 
 shore of the bay to the southern boundary line of Anne Arundel County in the vicinity of Hog Point. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO THK COUNTY. 
 
 The 03'ster-culture laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation 
 of all natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast 
 and Geodetic Sur\'ey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commis- 
 sioners in the city of Aimapolis; " and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts 
 for the respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. ' ' 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law, and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-cultnre area to be opened up for the 
 leasing with Anne Arundel County, a boundary line between the waters contiguous to, 
 but not within the territorial limits of Anne Arundel County and the waters contiguous 
 to, but not within the territorial limits of adjacent counties, has been established by the 
 Shell Fish Commission. This boundary line* has been delineated on the charts of the 
 natural oyster bars published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and is technically 
 described and defined as follows: 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the center line of Brewerton Channel and a 
 straight line between North Point (Old Tower) and a point defined by latitude 39° 09' 59.3" and 
 longitude 76° 28' 39.7", situated on Rock Point; thence along the center line of Brewerton Channel and 
 a continuation of the same line to apoint defined by latitude 39° 09' 10.6" and longitude 76° 2i'oo.o", 
 situated about 3fV miles ^ east '" of Seven Foot Knoll Light and 3 1",; miles southeast of Craighill Channel 
 Light (Front Range); tlience due south in a straight line to apoint defined by latitude 39° 03' 30.0" 
 and longitude 76° 21' 00.0", situated about 2^3 miles from Baltimore Light, nearly on a straight line 
 between Baltimore Light and Love Point Light; thence in a straight line to a point defined by 
 latitude 39° 00' 57.2" and longitude 76° 21' 34 .0" , situated about i,"',; miles east of Sandy Point Light; 
 thence in a straight line to a point defined by latitude 38° 53'56.2" andlongitude 76° 24' 32.0", situ- 
 ated about i^V miles east of Thomas Point Light; thence in a straight line to a point defined by 
 latitude 38° 50' 01. i" and longitude 76° 26' 15.0", situated about 2^2 miles west of Bloody Point Bar 
 Light; thence in a .straight line to a point defined by latitude },Vfi 42' 33.4" and longitude 76° 27' 40.0", 
 situated about 3^5 miles east of Hog Point; thence in a straight line to a point defined by the inter- 
 section of the mean low-water line of the shore of the bay and the southern boundary line of Anne 
 Arundel County, in the vicinity of Hog Point. 
 
 LIMITS OF DREDGING AREA ADJACENT TO CRAIGHILL CHANNEL. 
 
 The oyster laws of the State of Maryland define the limits of the area adjacent to 
 Craighill Channel in which dredging for oysters is prohibited, and the boundaries of 
 the natural oyster bars established by the Maryland . Shell Fish Commission in that 
 
 "See progress map at the end of this publication. '' Statute miles. c True bearings. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 21 
 
 vicinity have been delineated accordingly. The law defining the boundaries of the 
 prohibited area is as follows: 
 
 [Code of Maryland, article 72. section 50.] 
 
 Any person dragging, raking, or dredging for oysters within five hundred yards of either edge of 
 the channel at the mouth of the Patapsco River, known as the Craighill Channel, extending from 
 Seven Foot Knoll to the mouth of Magothy River, or within five hundred yards of either edge of the 
 cut-off connecting the Brewerton and Craighill channels, shall forfeit his boat or vessel; and it shall 
 be lawful for any justice of the peace of the county or city in which such person shall be arrested to 
 try such person, and on conviction to condemn said boat or vessel and sell the same on five days' 
 notice, and fine the said offender a sum of not less than five dollars, nor more than twenty-five dollars, 
 for each and every offense; and said justice of the peace shall pay over one-half of said fines and 
 forfeitures to the informer, and the other half to the school board of said county or city. 
 
 LIST OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS WITHIN DREDGING AREA OF COUNTY. 
 
 The natural oyster bars open under the existing laws of Maryland for tonging or 
 dredging, as the case may be, are not so classed and shown on the published charts, as 
 it is a matter more or less subject to change by legislation independent of the oyster- 
 culture laws of Maryland. 
 
 However, the Commission in establishing the legal boundaries of the oyster bars 
 have so fixed the limits of certain bars that in every case their boundaries are within or 
 coincident with the boundary line between the tonging and dredging areas. In estab- 
 lishing these boundaries, the Commission have adopted the tonging-dredging limits 
 furnished to them through the courtesy of the Commander of the State Fishery Force. 
 
 Most of the natural oyster bars open for dredging are of large area but few in 
 number, and a complete list of the dredging bars in "Anne Arundel County and 
 Adjacent Waters," is given below to facilitate the search of anyone desiring to locate 
 them on the published charts: 
 
 Chart No. i : 
 
 Lumps East of Craighill Channel. 
 
 Bodkin Point North. 
 
 Bodkin Point South. 
 
 Mountain Point. 
 Chart No. 2: 
 
 Outer Magothy. 
 Chart No. 3: 
 
 (No dredging area on this chart.) 
 Chart No. 4: 
 
 Bay Shore. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The natural 03'ster bars of Anne Arundel County are 91 in number, and their 
 total area as marked out by buoys placed by the hydrographic engineer of the com- 
 mission is 33,666 acres. As provided by law, the limits of the oj'ster bars are all 
 straight lines, but they iuclo.se areas of all shapes from triangles to complicated nine- 
 sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres in the rivers to 7,548 acres in the ba}-. 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Artmdel County, Md. 
 
 The sides vary in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the 
 boundaries are practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they are over 10,000 yards from the landmarks most avail- 
 able for the purposes of fixing their positions. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been executed, and the magnitude of the work with the con- 
 sequent need of fixed and uniform methods, has made the problem of describing the 
 boundaries, one of considerable difficulty and importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the natural oy.ster bars of Anne Arundel County, as estab- 
 lished by the Shell Fish Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 charts and projections, are technically defined and described by a method somewhat 
 different from that used in other oyster .surveys. But it is believed that the forms 
 finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey, and that they can be continued, 
 with slight modifications to the end of the work. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in the county. 
 
 At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the natural oyster bar 
 to be described, its general locality, and the number of the chart on which its legal 
 boundaries are shown. 
 
 The first column under the heading of ' ' Corner of bar ' ' gives the number corre- 
 sponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number on 
 the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have been 
 assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i , thence proceeding in a clock-wise 
 direction around the bar; but where a corner of one bar is identical with the corner of 
 one or more other bars, only the number of the corner of the oyster bar being described 
 in the table is given in this column. 
 
 The second and third columns under the headings of ' ' Latitude ' ' and ' ' Longitude ' ' 
 give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have been adopted by 
 the commission as the primary technical definition of the corners, and should be consid- 
 ered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrepancies caused by other means of loca- 
 tion. The latitudes and longitudes given in these columns are based on the United States 
 .standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the points thus defined can be 
 relocated from distant triangulation stations of the Survey, even though all the laud- 
 marks and buoys originally used for their location have been destroyed by natural 
 causes or by the acts of vandals desiring to defeat the purposes of the oyster-culture law. 
 
 The fourth and fifth columns, under the general heading of "True bearings"" and 
 the specific headings "Forward " and "Back," give bearings measured from a true north 
 and south Hue. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner of the boundary 
 designated in the first column to the triangulation .stations named on the corresponding 
 lines in the last column, and the three " Back" bearings are from these same stations 
 in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the first column. The 
 
 oThe mean magnetic declination in Anne Arundel County in 1907 was 5° 45' west of north and 
 the annual increase 3'. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County , Aid. 23 
 
 difference iu minutes of arc between the forward- and back bearings shown in some cases 
 is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the computations took into 
 account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 The sixth. column under the heading of "Distance" gives the three computed dis- 
 tances iu 5'ards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the triangulation 
 stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and vice versa. 
 
 The seventh and last column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. Triangulation 
 Station,"" gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the correspond- 
 ing "Latitude, " "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner of 
 the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and mark- 
 ings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication, under 
 the heading of " Descriptions of landmarks." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oy.ster bars. One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants, and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic survej'ing, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrograpliic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessarj' instruments and. assist- 
 ants. It is the one best suited, for the work of the engineers of the Commission in 
 locating corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required 
 and is rapid in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever 
 three triangulation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the off-shore 
 points needing relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 "Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Super- 
 intendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington. 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Aiiiir Anuidcl Coiiii/y, Md. 
 
 Ill the case where there is onl)- one engineer having a single sextant, the three- 
 point method can be used, but not until the two angles determining the position of any 
 buoj' have been calculated from the ' ' Forward bearing ' ' given in the tabular forms 
 describing the boundaries of the 05'ster bars. For example, take " Traces Hollow " bar, 
 described on page — , and assume that "Corner No. 3" is to be examined as to its 
 position. The angle between the two landmarks ' ' Cool ' ' and ' ' Weems, ' ' as determined 
 from the forward bearings from this corner, is 101° 02' and the angle between " Weems " 
 and "Field" is 68° 52'. Having these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the buoy 
 of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant angles between the landmarks for 
 which the calculations were made. If the measured and calculated angles do not agree, 
 the buoy is not in its correct position and the boundary corner must be relocated. 
 This is accomplished b}' moving the boat about until a point is reached where the angles 
 do agree, and this point being the desired location, the buoy can be placed in its correct 
 position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 (" position finder " ) , the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is es.sential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more of 
 the landmarks originally' used in describing the boundaries. Under the.se circumstances, 
 any three landmarks of suitable relative positions that are visible from the point to be 
 located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy of doubtful 
 position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three landmarks 
 selected. These two angles are set on the three-arm protractor and the actual position 
 of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until the edges of each 
 of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the chart marking the 
 position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of the protractor will 
 indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the point thus obtained 
 does not coincide with the true positions of the corner of the boundary as given on the 
 chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing the operation. 
 This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor over the corner of 
 the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent protractor angles 
 between the three .selected landmarks. One of the angles thus obtained is set on the 
 sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are .shown by the sextant to 
 subtend the .same angle obtained from the protractor. The second angle is then placed 
 on the sextant and the .same operation gone through, and so on, first u.sing one angle 
 on the sextant then the other, until a point is reached where both observed .sextant 
 angles are practically identical with the protractor angles. The point thus located is 
 the desired one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true po.sition of the corner of 
 the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer po.s.se-sses two sextants and a protractor this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be placed on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by u.sing one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic locations of points are attained; 
 in fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commis.sion. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Aiinc Arundel County, Md. 25 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offsliore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass, and will be of special use to the State Fishery Force in investigating cases 
 where buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer takes compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the Vjoundar}' corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination," and if the results agree with the published bearings, the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared alto- 
 gether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the 
 corrected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can 
 be anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmark whose position is indicated on the charts can 
 be used by getting their bearings directly from the chart \>y parallel rulers or a pro- 
 tractor and then applying them in the .same manner as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4 ) Magnetic bearings from sliore. — This method will be of special value to engi- 
 neers having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point 
 marking a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last 
 column opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corre- 
 .sponding "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination), given in the fourth 
 column of the tables opposite the "corner" in question and on line with the name of 
 the ' ' station ' ' being occupied. The direction thus determined will give one range on 
 which the desired point mu.st be located. The compass can then be moved to a second 
 triangulation .station and another range located in a similar manner. The intersection 
 of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it should be checked 
 by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landniartcs. — This process is a modification of 
 the triangulation method, and will be u.seful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 con.siderable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station," the name of which 
 appears in the last column of the tabular description opposite the ' ' corner ' ' in ques- 
 tion. The telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Description of 
 landmarks" as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being 
 occupied by the transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined 
 and the "back" bearing of the questionable boundarj- "corner," from the landmark 
 being occupied, is taken out. The angle calculated from the "back" bearing and the 
 bearing given in parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Description of 
 landmarks" is then laid off on the transit and a range line established, on which the 
 desired point must be located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, 
 and so on until the position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 "The mean magnetic declination for Anne Arnndel County (in 1907) is 5° and 45' west of north, 
 and the annual increase is 3'. 
 
26 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 LUMPS EAST OF CRAIGHILL CHANNEL. 
 (Chesapeake Bay east of Craighill and Cutoff dredged clia?mels- Charts Nos. i and 2. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 58. 04 
 
 / // 
 76 23 18.98 
 
 N 67 29 W 
 S 30 18W 
 S 3 20E 
 
 S 67 31 E 
 N 30 17 E 
 
 N 3 20 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3683 
 4132 
 6109 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 41.00 
 
 76 23 18. 60 
 
 N 30 34 W 
 N 76 32 W 
 S 53 25 W 
 
 S 30 35 E 
 S 76 34 E 
 N 53 23 E 
 
 3855 
 3507 
 4957 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Locust. 
 
 3 
 
 39 10 02. 00 
 
 76 24 13.95 
 
 N 18 3i E 
 N 47 43 W 
 S 26 25 W 
 
 S 18 31 W 
 sS 47 45 E 
 N 26 24 E 
 
 2738 
 4875 
 4398 
 
 Craighill Channel Light. 
 North Point (Old Tower). 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
 4 39 09 "6.91 
 
 1 
 
 76 21 47.76 
 
 N 33 40 W 
 N 84 27 W 
 S 70 16 W 
 
 S 33 42 E 
 S 84 28 E 
 N 70 14 E 
 
 5352 
 4366 
 6159 
 
 Craighill Channel Light. 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
 5 1 38 08 o5. 00 1 76. 21 00.00 
 
 N 32 58 W 
 N 66 08 W 
 S 89 48 w 
 
 S 32 59 E 
 S 66 10 E 
 
 N 89 46 E 
 
 7758 Craighill Channel Light. 
 6123 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 7056 ' Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
 6 39 05 42.40 76 21 00.00 
 
 N 55 39 W 
 N82 II W 
 S 73 22 W 
 
 sS 55 42 E 
 S 82 14 E 
 N 73 20 E 
 
 8540 
 7695 
 7364 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
 Locust. 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 7 ! 39 03 58. 04 
 
 76 22 40.60 
 
 N 72 16 W 
 S 40 56 w 
 S 6 08 W 
 
 S 72 18 E 
 N 40 55 E 
 N 6 08E 
 
 4631 
 4721 
 6136 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 BODKIN POINT NORTH. 
 (Chesapeake Bay off Bodkin Creek — Chart No. /.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 09. 93 
 
 76 24 48. 59 
 
 N 9 45E 
 S 81 19 W 
 
 S 9 45 W 
 N81 19 E 
 
 2377 
 1060 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 20 W 
 
 N 22 20 E 
 
 4251 
 
 Locust. 
 
 2 
 
 39 oS 1 2. 00 
 
 76 25 34. 63 
 
 S 35 13 E 
 
 N 35 20 f; 
 
 N 12 02 W 
 
 N35 12 W 
 S 35 21 W 
 S 12 03 E 
 
 281 
 2786 
 7144 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 North Point (Old Tower). 
 
 3 
 
 39 09 17-05 
 
 76 25 55.94 
 
 S 16 35 E 
 N 87 54 E 
 N 10 59 W 
 
 N 16 35 W 
 S 87 54 w 
 S 10 59 E 
 
 252S 
 2173 
 4884 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 North Point (Old Tower). 
 
 4 
 
 39 09 34- 25 
 
 76 25 38. 55 
 
 S 5 03 E 
 S 16 16E 
 N 18 13 W 
 
 N 5 u2 W 
 N 16 15 W 
 S iS 13 E 
 
 3015 
 1786 
 4437 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 North Point (Old Tower). 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 49.70 
 
 76 25 04. 52 
 
 N 39 20 E 
 N 21 44 W 
 S 22 44 W 
 
 S 39 20 W 
 
 S 21 45 E 
 N 22 43 E 
 
 1296 
 6155 
 1627 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 North Point (Old Tower). 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 BODKIN POINT SOUTH. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — South of Bodkin Point — Chart No. /.) 
 
 27 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude Longitude 
 
 Tnie bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. e. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 / // 1 / // 
 39 06 58. 17 76 24 04.20 
 
 N 9 06 W 
 N 44 24 W 
 S 61 29 W 
 
 S 9 06 E 
 
 S 44 23 E 
 N61 28 E 
 
 yards. 
 4824 
 3164 
 3166 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Locust. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 03. 24 
 
 76 24 40.66 
 
 N 2 26 E 
 N31 00 W 
 S 47 19 W 
 
 S 2 26 w 
 
 S 31 01 E 
 N 47 i8 E 
 
 4596 
 2438 
 2481 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Locust. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 34.80 76 25 12.85 
 
 N 16 25 E 
 N 21 48 W 
 S 19 36 w 
 
 vS 16 26 W 
 
 S 21 48 E 
 N 19 36 E 
 
 3678 
 1103 
 2917 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Locust. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 02. 58 , 76 24 28. 22 
 
 N 2 55W 
 N 86 49 W 
 S 30 14 W 
 
 S 2 55 E 
 S 86 50 E 
 N 30 13 E 
 
 2594 
 1585 
 4273 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower). 
 Locust. 
 
 MOUNTAIN POINT. 
 ( Chesapeake Bay between Magothy River and Bodkin Point — Charts No. i and 2. ) 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 30- 57 
 
 76 25 38. 60 
 
 N 6 32 E 
 
 N 34 27 W 
 S 42 34 W 
 
 S 6 32W 
 
 S 34 28 E 
 
 N 42 34 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2351 
 1382 
 1446 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 Welch. 
 
 Purse. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 59- 33 
 
 76 25 27. 19 
 
 N 1 22 \V 
 N 81 04 W 
 S 32 08 W 
 
 S I 22 E 
 S 81 04 E 
 N 32 08 E 
 
 1367 
 1096 
 2403 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 Welch. 
 
 Purse. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 28. 57 
 
 76 24 55. 63 
 
 N 66 13 W 
 S 66 54 W 
 S 34 55 W 
 
 S 66 13 E 
 N 66 54 E 
 N 34 54 K 
 
 943 
 2079 
 3683 
 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 Welch. 
 
 Purse. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 01. 40 
 
 76 25 25.60 
 
 N I 02 W 
 
 N 57 57 W 
 S I 33 W 
 
 S I 02 E 
 S 57 58 E 
 N I 33E 
 
 4175 
 759 
 2751 
 
 Bodkin Point 
 Locust. 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 (Old Tower). 
 
 5 
 
 39 06 00. 00 
 
 76 24 04. 22 
 
 N 27 39 W 
 N 80 48 W 
 S 39 18 w 
 
 S 27 40 E 
 S 80 49 E 
 N 39 18 E 
 
 4767 
 2817 
 3494 
 
 Bodkin Point 
 Locust. 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 (Old Tower). 
 
 6 
 
 39 04 07.45 
 
 76 24 04. 16 
 
 S 56 19 w 
 
 S 88 12 W 
 N 63 45 W 
 
 N 56 17 E 
 
 N88 II E 
 S 63 46 E 
 
 4160 
 3267 
 2470 
 
 Purse. 
 Welch. 
 Peach Hill. 
 
 
28 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 SILLERY BAY. 
 {Magothy River— Chart No. i.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 I,atitude 
 
 I,ongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ot 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 39 05 23. 54 
 
 76 26 37. 39 
 
 S 87 05 w 
 
 S 21 21 W 
 N 22 38 W 
 
 N 87 04 E 
 N 21 21 E 
 S 22 38 E 
 
 1261 
 478 
 767 
 
 Hickory. 
 
 Sillery. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 26. 75 
 
 76 27 06. 72 
 
 S 70 36 w 
 
 S 47 10 E 
 N 38 22 E 
 
 N 70 36 E 
 N 47 10 W 
 S 38 22 W 
 
 519 
 
 814 
 
 767 
 
 Hickory. 
 
 Sillery. 
 Bay. 
 
 3 
 
 39 "5 39- 98 
 
 76 27 oS. 26 
 
 S 74 19 E 
 N 73 27 E 
 S 36 01 w 
 
 N 74 19 W 
 S 73 27 W 
 N 35 01 E 
 
 1397 
 538 
 766 
 
 Phil. 
 Bay. 
 Hickory. 
 
 PEACH HILL. 
 
 {Magothy River— Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 48. 75 
 
 76 27 07. 25 
 
 N 40 00 E 
 N 23 16 W 
 S 74 26 W 
 
 S 40 00 w 
 S 23 16 E 
 N 74 26 E 
 
 949 
 1206 
 677 
 
 Sillery. 
 
 Hickory. 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 02. 48 
 
 76 27 03. 85 
 
 N63 ooE 
 N41 13 W 
 S 49 05 w 
 
 S 63 00 W 
 
 . S 41 14 E 
 
 N 49 05 E 
 
 585 
 858 
 984 
 
 Sillery. 
 
 Hickory. 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 51-06 
 
 76 26 49. 96 
 
 N I 09 E 
 N 41 59 W 
 S 76 50 w 
 
 S I 09 W 
 S 42 ooE 
 N 76 50 E 
 
 1803 
 1392 
 1 138 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Hickory. 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 WELCH. 
 [Magothy River^Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 10. 13 
 
 76 26 38. 98 
 
 N51 16 W 
 S 56 29 w 
 S 14 16 E 
 
 S 51 16 E 
 
 N 56 28 E 
 N 14 15 W 
 
 1791 
 1972 
 
 2475 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 Revell. 
 
 Purse. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 13- 90 
 
 76 26 45.96 
 
 N 48 04 E 
 N 50 41 W 
 S 50 13 W 
 
 S 48 04 W 
 S 50 42 E 
 N 50 12 E 
 
 453 
 1569 
 1901 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 Revell. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 41. 27 
 
 76 27 03. 46 
 
 N 22 57 W 
 
 N 84 38 W 
 S 25 04 W 
 
 S 22 57 E 
 S 84 38 E 
 
 N 25 03 E 
 
 1479 
 757 
 236 r 
 
 Hickory. 
 Dobbins. 
 Revell. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 43- 49 
 
 76 26 51. 33 
 
 N 34 50 W 
 S 89 47 W 
 S 30 47 w 
 
 S 34 50 E 
 N 89 47 E 
 N 30 47 E 
 
 1567 
 1073 
 2578 
 
 Hickory. 
 Dobbins. 
 Revell. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 PARK. 
 {Magolhy River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 29 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True beariug 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lougitude 
 
 
 
 Distance U.S.C. &G 
 
 S. triaugulation station. 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 24. 25 
 
 76 28 47. 64 
 
 N 27 06 E 
 S 85 32 w 
 S 9 01 W 
 
 27 06 W 
 N 85 31 E 
 N 9 01 E 
 
 825 i Iron. 
 2137 1 Ferry. 
 796 Huddle. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 39- 77 
 
 76 29 05. 54 
 
 S 67 25 w 
 S 14 47 E 
 S 46 37 E 
 
 N 67 24 E 
 N 14 43 W 
 N 46 36 W 
 
 1798 1 Ferry. 
 1355 1 Huddle. 
 3040 Revell. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 43-82 
 
 76 28 59.65 
 
 S 65 31 w 
 S 7 31 E 
 S 42 44 E 
 
 N 65 30 E 
 N 7 31 W 
 N 42 43 W 
 
 1994 Ferry. 
 1459 ' Huddle. 
 302S Revell. 
 
 
 4 39 04 27. 92 
 
 76 28 39. 59 
 
 N 15 02 E 
 S 82 56 W 
 S 20 17 W 
 
 S 15 02 W 
 N 82 55 E 
 N 20 17 E 
 
 632 Iron. 
 2360 Ferry. 
 971 Huddle. 
 
 
 UMPHASIS. 
 {Magothy River— Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 53- 86 
 
 76 29 16. 45 
 
 N 69 22 E 
 N 44 30 W 
 N 54 44 W 
 
 S 69 23 w 
 S 44 30 E 
 S 54 45 E 
 
 676 
 2223 
 3428 
 
 Huddle. 
 
 Ham. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 11.64 
 
 76 29 02.84 
 
 N81 30 W 
 S 37 14 E 
 N 33 46 E 
 
 S 81 30 E 
 
 N37 14 W 
 
 s 33 46 w 
 
 1750 
 454 
 1394 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Huddle. 
 
 Iron. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 10. 87 
 
 75 28 45.31 
 
 N 82 36 W 
 S 29 01 W 
 S 56 25 E 
 
 S 82 37 E 
 N 29 01 E 
 N 56 25 W 
 
 2210 
 384 
 2014 
 
 Ferry 
 
 Huddle. 
 
 Revell. 
 
 BLACK. 
 {Magothy River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 ' 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 47- 41 
 
 76 28 17.54 
 
 N 66 27 E 
 N II 52 W 
 N 63 34 W 
 
 S 66 28 W 
 S II 53E 
 S 63 34 E 
 
 2993 
 2020 
 
 1024 
 
 Bluff. 
 Iron. 
 Huddle. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 48. 38 
 
 76 28 29.45 
 
 N 69 10 E 
 N 3 01 W 
 N 54 58 W 
 
 S69 II W 
 S 3 01 E 
 S 54 58 E 
 
 3271 
 1947 
 737 
 
 Bluff. 
 Iron. 
 Huddle. 
 
 3 
 
 39 03 54-30 ■ 76 28 31.69 
 
 N 72 49 E 
 N I 26W 
 N 67 42 W 
 
 S 72 50 w 
 S I 26E 
 S 67 42 E 
 
 3262 
 1744 
 588 
 
 Bluff. 
 Iron. 
 Huddle. 
 
 4 
 
 39 03 59- 98 76 28 13. 76 
 
 N 73 44 E 
 N 18 21 W 
 N 88 13 W 
 
 S 73 45 W 
 S 18 21 E 
 S 88 13 E 
 
 2755 
 1636 
 1016 
 
 Bluff. 
 Iron. 
 Huddle. 
 
30 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 PERSIMMON. 
 {Magothy River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Longitude 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station . 
 
 Yards. 1 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 16. 00 
 
 76 26 46. 33 
 
 S 54 28 E 
 N 31 28 E 
 N 22 14 W 
 
 N 54 28 W 
 S 31 28 W 
 S 22 14 E 
 
 986 
 1913 
 
 3183 
 
 Purse. 
 Welch. 
 Dobbins. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 28. 52 
 
 76 26 24. 15 
 
 S 12 II E 
 
 N 18 57 E 
 N35 18 W 
 
 N 1 2 1 1 W 
 S 18 57 W 
 S 35 18 E 
 
 1018 
 1278 
 3093 
 
 Purse. 
 Welch. 
 Dobbins. 
 
 3 39 "3 22. 07 
 
 76 26 06. 65 
 
 N I 48 W 
 N 39 20 W 
 S 17 22 W 
 
 S I 48 E 
 S 39 21 E 
 N 17 22 E 
 
 1427 
 
 3545 
 
 815 
 
 Welch. 
 
 Dobbins. 
 
 Purse. 
 
 OUTER MAGOTHY. 
 {Chesapeake Bay between Satidy Point and Magothy River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 02 06. 32 
 
 76 
 
 24 06. 90 
 
 N 76 20 W 
 S 13 38 E 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 S 76 20 E 
 N 13 38 W 
 
 N 34 43 W 
 
 848 
 1320 
 
 2837 
 
 Magoth}'. 
 
 Corn. 
 
 vSand.v Point LiKht- 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 14.62 
 
 76 
 
 26 08. 00 
 
 vS 21 17 W 
 S 48 19 E 
 N 19 W 
 
 N 21 16 E 
 N 48 18 W 
 S 19 E 
 
 565 
 3163 
 1679 
 
 Purse. . 
 Magothv. 
 Welch. ■ 
 
 3 
 
 39 03 23. 58 
 
 76 
 
 25 53- 64 
 
 S 35 06 W 
 S 39 31 E 
 N 15 42 W 
 
 N 35 06 E 
 N 39 3' W 
 fa 15 42 E 
 
 1014 
 3118 
 1433 
 
 Purse. 
 Magothv. 
 Welch. " 
 
 4 
 
 39 03 12.25 
 
 76 
 
 24 06. 11 
 
 •S 82 33 w 
 S 22 39 W 
 S 19 18E 
 
 N 82 32 E 
 N 22 39 E 
 N 19 17 W 
 
 3439 
 2193 
 4826 
 
 Purse. 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 39 02 21.04 
 
 76 
 
 23 17-27 
 
 N 74 44 W 
 S 82 05 w 
 S 6 15 E 
 
 S 74 46 E 
 N 82 05 E 
 N 6 15W 
 
 4867 
 2149 
 
 2844 
 
 Purse. 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Aid. 
 
 SANDY POINT NORTH. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — North of Sandy Point — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 31 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lougitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaiigulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 00.00 
 
 76 23 26. 00 
 
 S So 01 E 
 N 38 41 W 
 S 39 01 w 
 
 N So 01 W 
 S 38 4t E 
 N 39 01 E 
 
 Yards. 
 547 
 1222 
 752 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Corn. 
 
 Bay Side. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 33.96 
 
 76 23 31.39 
 
 N 53 41 W 
 S 72 53 W 
 S 28 47 E 
 
 S 53 42 E 
 
 N 72 53 E 
 N 28 47 W 
 
 2182 
 652 
 
 1415 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Corn. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 3 : 39 02 06. 32 
 
 76 24 06. 90 
 
 N 76 20 W 
 
 S 13 38 E 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 S 76 20 E 
 
 N 13 38 W 
 N 34 43 W 
 
 848 
 1320 
 2837 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Corn. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 4 1 39 02 21.04 
 
 76 23 17.27 
 
 N 74 44 W 
 S 82 05 W 
 S 6 15 E 
 
 S 74 46 E 
 N 82 05 E 
 N 6 15 W 
 
 4867 
 2149 
 
 2844 
 
 Purse. 
 
 Magothy. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 39 01 09. 03 
 
 76 22 54. 49 
 
 N 67 51 W 
 S 55 42 W 
 S 35 56 W 
 
 S 67 52 E 
 N 55 41 E 
 N 35 56 E 
 
 1721 
 1577 
 493 
 
 Corn. 
 
 Bay Side. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 SANDY POINT SOUTH. 
 ( Chesapeake Bay between Sandy Point and Severn River — Chart No. 2. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 25.24 
 
 76 24 12. 60 
 
 N 29 39 E 
 N 54 24 W 
 S 76 41 w 
 
 ,S 29 40 w 
 S 54 25 E 
 N 76 40 E 
 
 3568 
 1 135 
 T889 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 3'- 59 
 
 76 24 22.86 
 
 N35 II E 
 N 55 38 W 
 S 67 30 W 
 
 S 35 12 w 
 
 S 55 38 E 
 N 67 29 E 
 
 3532 
 792 
 1697 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Chnnp. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 09. 70 
 
 76 24 09. 40 
 
 N 46 24 E 
 N31 01 E 
 S 50 14 W 
 
 S 46 24 W 
 S 31 01 W 
 
 N 50 14 E 
 
 2322 
 1298 
 1311 
 
 Sandv Point Light. 
 Bay Side. 
 Clump. 
 
 4 
 
 39 GO 40. U2 
 
 76 23 19. 79 
 
 N 31 01 E 
 N 81 59 W 
 S 51 12 w 
 
 S 13 01 W 
 S 81 59 E 
 Nsr II E 
 
 690 
 643 
 2969 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Bay Side. 
 Clump. 
 
 5 
 
 39 00 39. 6u 
 
 76 23 n>. 25 
 
 Nil 55 E 
 N 83 20 W 
 S 54 15 W 
 
 S II 55 W 
 S 83 20 E 
 N 54 14 E 
 
 608 
 
 893 
 3161 
 
 Sandv Point Light. 
 Bay vSide. 
 Clump. 
 
 6 
 
 39 00 09. 44 
 
 76 23 25.80 
 
 N 18 21 E 
 N 23 07 W 
 S 68 57 W 
 
 S 18 22 W 
 S 23 07 E 
 N 68 56 E 
 
 1696 
 1222 
 2310 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Bay Side. 
 Clump. 
 
 7 
 
 38 59 30.91 
 
 76 24 Ot). 00 
 
 N 26 14 E 
 N 69 29 W 
 S 73 54 W 
 
 S 26 15 W 
 S 69 29 E 
 
 N 73 53 E 
 
 3244 
 1340 
 2258 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
32 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arimdel County, Md. 
 
 HACKETT POINT. 
 (^Annapolis Roads^Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 49. 56 
 
 76 25 51.90 
 
 N 15 32 E 
 N 76 41 W 
 S 35 05 W 
 
 S 15 32 w 
 S 76 42 E 
 N 35 04 E 
 
 2897 
 2281 
 3260 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 13. 82 
 
 76 26 05. 14 
 
 N 29 40 E 
 S 81 08 W 
 S 23 38 w 
 
 S 29 41 w 
 
 N 8r 07 E 
 N 23 37 E 
 
 2271 
 1894 
 3806 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 49. 60 
 
 76 25 50.84 
 
 N 44 17 E 
 N 17 06 W 
 S 56 19 w 
 
 S 44 17 W 
 S 17 06 E 
 N 56 18 E 
 
 1073 
 i960 
 2702 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 52. 60 
 
 75 25 22. 77 
 
 N 27 39 E 
 N 46 E 
 S 61 50 W 
 
 S 27 40 W 
 vS 46 W 
 N 61 48 E 
 
 1989 
 665 
 3388 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 3S 59 31- 59 
 
 76 24 22. 86 
 
 N 35 1 1 E 
 N 55 38 W 
 S 67 30 W 
 
 S 35 12 w 
 S 55 38 E 
 N 67 29 E 
 
 3532 
 792 
 1697 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 6 
 
 38 59 25.24 
 
 76 24 12.60 
 
 N 29 39 E 
 N 54 24 W 
 S 76 41 W 
 
 S 29 40 W 
 S 54 25 E 
 N 76 40 E 
 
 3568 
 1135 
 
 1889 
 
 Saudy Point Light. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 7 
 
 38 59 02. 50 
 
 76 24 18. 26 
 
 N 28 29 W 
 N 78 54 W 
 S 67 35 W 
 
 S 28 29 E 
 
 vS 78 54 E 
 N 67 33 E 
 
 1625 
 1721 
 5068 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbur}' Point Light. 
 
 8 
 
 38 57 54- 38 
 
 76 24 54.95 
 
 N 15 23 W 
 N 84 25 W 
 S 50 00 W 
 
 S 15 23 E 
 S 84 26 E 
 N 49 59 E 
 
 2726 
 
 3737 
 4404 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 WHITEHALL CREEK. 
 {Whitehall Bay— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 = / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 30. 41 
 
 76 25 55. 80 
 
 N 41 54 W 
 S 36 22 W 
 S 60 41 E 
 
 S 41 55 E 
 N 36 21 E 
 N 60 41 W 
 
 667 
 
 3571 
 
 479 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 36. 98 
 
 76 26 27. 62 
 
 S 22 27 W 
 S 70 02 E 
 
 N 54 54 E 
 
 N 22 27 E 
 N 70 02 W 
 S 54 54 W 
 
 3351 
 1335 
 479 
 
 Greenbury Point Liglit. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 39- 61 
 
 76 26 27. 17 
 
 S 22 04 W 
 S 66 20 E 
 N 63 51 E 
 
 N 22 04 E 
 N 66 20 W 
 S 63 51 W 
 
 3437 
 1357 
 423 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 4 
 
 38 59 39-62 
 
 76 26 06. 79 
 
 N 40 04 W 
 S 29 51 w 
 
 vS 52 22 E 
 
 S 40 04 E 
 N 29 50 E 
 N 52 21 W 
 
 243 
 
 3672 
 
 892 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 5 
 
 38 59 48. 92 
 
 76 25 53.42 
 
 S 75 56 W 
 S 22 27 E 
 S 85 27 E 
 
 N 75 55 E 
 N 22 27 W 
 N 85 26 W 
 
 524 
 930 
 1736 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Clump. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 SAND SPIT. 
 ( Whitehall Bay— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 33 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 lyatitude 
 
 IvOUgitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 59 28. 58 
 
 76 25 40. 10 
 
 N 56 58 W 
 S I 24E 
 N 68 19 E 
 
 S 56 59 E 
 N I 24 W 
 S 68 20 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1025 
 
 173 
 1484 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 32. 55 
 
 76 25 43. 61 
 
 S 17 29 E 
 N 74 16 E 
 N61 01 W 
 
 N 17 29 W 
 S 74 17 W 
 S 61 02 E 
 
 322 
 
 1529 
 876 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 36. 64 
 
 76 25 31.06 
 
 N 75 21 W 
 S 27 44 W 
 N 76 23 E 
 
 S 75 22 E 
 N 27 44 E 
 S 76 23 w 
 
 1131 
 502 
 
 1175 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 WHITEHALL. 
 (Annapolis Roads — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 34- 40 
 
 76 26 50. 62 
 
 N 23 37 W 
 S 63 14 W 
 S 8 38 W 
 
 S 23 38 E 
 N 63 13 E 
 N 8 38 E 
 
 1912 
 2154 
 2183 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 Gram. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 58. 45 
 
 76 27 23. 80 
 
 S 10 26 W 
 
 N 41 27 E 
 N 66 13 W 
 
 N 10 26 E 
 S 41 27 W 
 S 66 13 E 
 
 3018 
 302 
 1801 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 31-52 
 
 76 26 46. 72 
 
 N rg 48 E 
 S 78 35 W 
 S 41 08 W 
 
 S 19 49 W 
 N 78 35 E 
 N 41 08 E • 
 
 2645 
 886 
 1 183 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 57- 50 
 
 76 26 47-47 
 
 S 23 12 w 
 
 N 63 46 b; 
 
 N 29 38 E 
 
 N 23 12 E 
 S 63 47 w 
 S 29 38 W 
 
 1920 
 1982 
 1848 
 
 Greenbur}' Point Light. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 5 
 
 38 59 20. 75 
 
 76 26 27. 40 
 
 S 26 45 W 
 N 85 49 E 
 
 N 25 08 E 
 
 N 26 45 E 
 
 S 85 49 W 
 S 25 08 w 
 
 2855 
 1252 
 911 
 
 Greenbury Point Lii^ht. 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 6 
 
 38 59 09.60 
 
 76 26 21. 62 
 
 N 66 55 E 
 Nil 02 E 
 
 S 66 56 W 
 S II 02 w 
 
 1 192 
 1222 
 
 Spit. 
 Chase. 
 
 
 
 
 S 46 20 W 
 
 N 46 20 E 
 
 2114 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 7 
 
 38 58 45. 22 
 
 76 26 28. 90 
 
 N 44 59 E 
 N It 53E 
 S 64 31 W 
 
 S 44 59 W 
 S II 53 w 
 N 64 31 E 
 
 1823 
 2065 
 1482 
 
 Spit. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 8 
 
 38 58 06. 96 
 
 76 26 17. 16 
 
 N 33 10 E 
 S 87 45 W 
 S 20 22 w 
 
 S 33 10 W 
 N 87 45 E 
 N 20 22 E 
 
 2633 
 1555 
 3473 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
34 Sicrvey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 WRECK BUOY. 
 {^Annapolis Roads — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 I^ongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. S G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 57 45. 00 
 
 / // 
 76 26 08. 80 
 
 / 
 N I 28W 
 N 69 03 W 
 S 29 36 W 
 
 S I 28E 
 S 69 03 E 
 
 N 29 36 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4053 
 1901 
 2893 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57- 45- 74 
 
 76 26 24. 60 
 
 N 4 26E 
 N 64 17 W 
 S 21 45 W 
 
 S 4 26 W 
 
 S 64 17 E 
 N 21 44 E 
 
 4039 
 1508 
 2735 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 56. 16 
 
 76 26 26.80 
 
 N 5 45E 
 N 76 53 W 
 S 18 17 W 
 
 S 5 45W 
 
 S 76 54 E 
 N iS 16 E 
 
 3694 
 1336 
 3045 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 57-21 
 
 76 25 57. 41 
 
 N 6 20W 
 N 82 38 W 
 S 30 34 W 
 
 S 6 20E 
 S 82 39 E 
 N 30 34 E 
 
 3662 
 2092 
 3400 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 TOLLY POINT. 
 (Annapolis Roads — Charts Nos. 2 and j.) 
 
 
 a / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 51.02 
 
 76 25 58. 66 
 
 N 24 18 W 
 N51 56W 
 
 S 4 31 w 
 
 S 24 17 E 
 S 51 56 E 
 N 4 31 E 
 
 4963 
 2154 
 3883 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 45. 52 
 
 76 27 13.00 
 
 S 27 13E 
 N 30 27 E 
 N 40 oS W 
 
 N 27 12 W 
 S 30 28 w 
 S 40 09 E 
 
 573 
 5744 
 2884 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Start. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 28. 74 
 
 76 27 32.60 
 
 N 60 54 W 
 S 46 22 W 
 S 21 35 E 
 
 S 60 54 E 
 
 N 46 22 E 
 N 21 35 W 
 
 1537 
 1 130 
 2115 
 
 Start. 
 Gram. 
 Tolly. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 42. 02 
 
 76 27 10.60 
 
 N 10 44 W 
 S 48 42 W 
 S 4 42 E 
 
 S 10 45 E 
 N 48 42 E 
 N 4 42 W 
 
 794 
 1859 
 2422 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Gram. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 57 13- 35 
 
 76 26 51. 19 
 
 N 20 40 W 
 
 S 82 14 w 
 
 S 12 11 W 
 
 S 20 40 E 
 N 82 14 E 
 N 12 II E 
 
 1867 
 1926 
 1481 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Gram. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 57 03-78 
 
 76 26 25. 24 
 
 N 20 52 E 
 N 33 02 W 
 S 41 31 w 
 
 S 20 53 W 
 
 S 33 02 E 
 N41 31 E 
 
 4640 
 2463 
 1503 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 56 13-81 
 
 76 25 32.62 
 
 N 2 33E 
 N 36 00 W 
 N 76 46 W 
 
 S 2 33W 
 S 36 01 E 
 S 76 46 E 
 
 6027 
 
 4641' 
 2447 
 
 Hackett. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 CHINKS POINT. 
 {Annapolis Roads — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 35 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 17-56 
 
 76 28 00. 09 
 
 N 35 45 E 
 N 28 51 W 
 S 13 07 W 
 
 S 35 44 W 
 S 28 51 E 
 N 13 07 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1977 
 1284 
 
 413 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Start. 
 
 Gram. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 53- 74 76 28 09. 53 
 
 S 75 31 W 
 S 5 27 E 
 
 N 74 40 E 
 
 N 75 31 E 
 N 5 27 W 
 S 74 41 W 
 
 383 
 1629 
 1456 
 
 Start. 
 Gram. 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 59. 42 76 27 47. 38 
 
 S 73 14 W 
 
 ? 13 17 w 
 
 N 76 45 E 
 
 N 73 14 E 
 N 13 17 E 
 S 76 45 W 
 
 996 
 1863 
 843 
 
 Start. 
 Gram. 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 42. 02 
 
 76 27 10. 60 
 
 N 10 44 W 
 S 48 42 W 
 S 4 42 E 
 
 S 10 45 E 
 N 48 42 E 
 N 4 42 W 
 
 794 
 1859 
 2422 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Gram. 
 
 Tolly. 
 
 5 
 
 38 57 28. 74 
 
 76 27 32. 60 
 
 N 60 54 W 
 S 46 22 w 
 S 21 35 E 
 
 S 60 54 E 
 N 46 22 E 
 N 21 35 W 
 
 1537 
 1130 
 2115 
 
 Start. 
 Gram. 
 Tolly. 
 
 INSIDE GREENBURY POINT. 
 
 {Lower Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 58 13-37 
 
 / // 
 76 27 29.65 
 
 S 61 56 W 
 S 51 54 E 
 N30 56 E 
 
 N 61 55 E 
 
 N51 54 w 
 S 30 56 w 
 
 Yards. 
 1610 
 449 
 510 
 
 Start. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 14.06 
 
 76 27 36. 89 
 
 S 57 35 W 
 S 61 06 E 
 
 N47 34 E 
 
 N 57 .35 E 
 N 61 06 W 
 S 47 34 W 
 
 1457 
 622 
 612 
 
 Start. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 55- 75 
 
 76 27 29.30 
 
 S 82 28 W 
 S51 15 W 
 S II 25 E 
 
 N 82 28 E 
 N51 15 E 
 Nil 24 W 
 
 3156 
 1927 
 1 741 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 54- 50 
 
 76 27 18.35 
 
 S 83 48 W 
 S 56 59 w 
 S I 56E 
 
 N 83 48 E 
 N 56 58 E 
 N I 56W 
 
 3438 
 2137 
 1666 
 
 >State House Dome. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
36 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 HORN POINT. 
 {Mouth of Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Cor-' 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. .S. triangulation station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 59-58 
 
 76 28 13. 62 
 
 N 82 55 E 
 N 26 02 W 
 
 S 82 55 W 
 S 26 02 E 
 
 1523 
 766 
 
 Greenbury Point LiKht. 
 Horn. 
 
 
 
 
 S 41 57W 
 
 N 41 56 E 
 
 395 
 
 Start. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 25.61 
 
 76 28 14.43 
 
 N 72 44 W 
 S 58 57 W 
 S 65 46 E 
 
 vS 72 45 E 
 N 58 57 E 
 N 65 46 W 
 
 202S 
 367 
 1681 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 34- 38 
 
 76 28 46. 21 
 
 S 67 25 E 
 
 N 20 20 E 
 
 N 67 26 W 
 S 20 20 w 
 
 2566 
 1339 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 Bluff. 
 
 
 
 N 74 27 W 
 
 S 74 28 E 
 
 1 146 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 4 38 58 49- 44 
 
 76 28 17.05 
 
 N 22 03 W 
 S 83 54 w 
 S 47 00 E 
 
 S 22 03 E 
 N 83 53 E 
 N 46 59 W 
 
 806 
 1S83 
 2190 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 58 40.06 
 
 76 28 06. 03 
 
 N 29 oS W 
 N 86 56 W 
 
 S 29 08 E 
 S 86 57 E 
 
 I2I7 
 
 2165 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 
 
 
 S 48 05 E 
 
 N 48 05 W 
 
 1763 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 
 6 I 38 58 07. 42 
 
 76 27 49. 50 
 
 S 85 00 E 
 N I 08E 
 
 N 85 00 W 
 S 1 08 W 
 
 879 
 1695 
 
 Greenbury Point Light. 
 Fort. 
 
 
 
 
 S 58 n W 
 
 N 58 II E 
 
 105b 
 
 Start. 
 
 OLD FORT. 
 
 [Lower Severn River — Chart No. .?. ) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 58 41. 78 
 
 / // 
 76 27 42.38 
 
 N 15 57 W 
 S 57 38 W 
 S 48 52 E 
 
 / 
 
 S 15 57 E 
 
 N 57 37 E 
 N 48 51 W 
 
 Yards. 
 561 
 1375 
 793 
 
 Fort. 
 Horn. 
 Greenbury. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 49. 56 
 
 76 28 09. 64 
 
 N 64 08 E 
 N 33 48 W 
 S 23 51 W 
 
 S 64 09 W 
 
 S 33 48 E 
 N23 51 E 
 
 627 
 S95 
 1090 
 
 Fort. 
 Bluff. 
 Horn. 
 
 3 
 
 38 5S 56- 77 
 
 76 27 57. 56 
 
 S 79 22 W 
 S 31 28 w 
 S 44 08 E 
 
 N 79 22 E 
 N 31 28 E 
 N 44 08 W . 
 
 2427 
 1453 
 1430 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 49- 85 
 
 76 27 37.41 
 
 S 85 48 w 
 S 52 01 w 
 S 30 26 E 
 
 N 85 47 E 
 N 52 00 E 
 N 30 26 W 
 
 2923 
 1636 
 921 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
Stirvey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 LITTLE SANDY. 
 {Lower Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 37 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I^ongitiide 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. .S. triangiiUition station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 3S 58 49- S6 
 
 76 28 og. 64 
 
 N 64 08 E 
 N 33 48 W 
 S 23 51 w 
 
 S 64 09 W 
 S 33 48 E 
 N 23 51 B 
 
 Yards. 
 627 
 895 
 1090 
 
 Fort. 
 Bluff. 
 Horn . 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 59- 72 
 
 76 28 r6. 91 
 
 N 37 24 W 
 S 73 45 W 
 S 40 58 E 
 
 S 37 24 E 
 N 73 44 E 
 N 40 57 W 
 
 504 
 i954 
 2438 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Greenbury Liglit. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 56. 77 
 
 76 27 57. 56 
 
 S 79 22 W 
 S 31 28 W 
 
 S 44 08 E 
 
 N 79 22 E 
 N31 28 E 
 N 44 08 W 
 
 2427 
 1453 
 1430 
 
 State House Dome. 
 Horn. 
 
 Greenbury. 
 
 CRECES COVE. 
 
 {Lower Severn' River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 I 
 
 3859 
 
 13-44 
 
 76 28 38. 63 
 
 N 39 18 W 
 S 52 15 w 
 S 76 47 E 
 
 S 39 19 E 
 N 52 14 E 
 N 76 47 ^v 
 
 Yards. 
 "94 
 1646 
 272 
 
 Brice. 
 
 State House Dome, 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 
 
 23-31 
 
 76 28 39. 65 
 
 N 50 59 W 
 S 43 34 W 
 S 9 17 E 
 
 S 51 00 E 
 N 43 33 E 
 N 9 17 W 
 
 938 
 1854 
 2164 
 
 Brice. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Horn 
 
 3 
 
 3859 
 
 23-65 
 
 76 28 33. 55 
 
 S 85 24 W 
 S 46 43 W 
 S 5 01 E 
 
 N 85 24 E 
 N 46 42 E 
 
 N 5 01 W 
 
 1498 
 1975 
 2155 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 State House Dome. 
 Horn. 
 
 4 
 
 3859 
 
 13-78 
 
 76 28 33. 22 
 
 N 44 34 W 
 S 54 46 W 
 S 59 03 E 
 
 S 44 34 E 
 N 54 46 E 
 N 59 03 W 
 
 1281 
 
 1771 
 
 143 
 
 Brice. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 Bluff. 
 
 FERRY POINT. 
 
 {Lozvcr Sez'eni Rijier — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 23. 08 
 
 76 28 49.50 
 
 N 38 05 W 
 S 84 37 W 
 S 37 19 w 
 
 S 38 05 E 
 N 84 37 E 
 N 37 19 E 
 
 760 
 1078 
 1679 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 State House Dome. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 34- 03 
 
 76 28 58.13 
 
 N 46 39 W 
 S 60 57 W 
 S 24 53 W 
 
 S 46 39 E 
 N 60 56 E 
 
 N 24 53 E 
 
 334 
 -969 
 
 1879 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 36. 13 
 
 76 28 54.03 
 
 N 65 41 W 
 S 60 27 W 
 S 26 51 W 
 
 S 65 41 E 
 N 60 26 E 
 N 26 51 E 
 
 385 
 1098 
 1989 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
 4 
 
 38 59 24. 91 
 
 76 28 45. 70 
 
 N 46 43 W 
 S 82 06 W 
 S 38 40 W 
 
 S 46 43 E 
 N 82 06 E 
 N 38 40 E 
 
 783 
 1185 
 1789 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 State House Dome. 
 
38 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 PEACH ORCHARD. 
 {Middle Severn River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 36. 22 
 
 76 29 17.07 
 
 N 58 41 E 
 N 59 42 W 
 S 32 37 W 
 
 S 58 41 w 
 vS 59 42 E 
 N 32 36 E 
 
 Yards. 
 300 
 644 
 646 
 
 Brice. 
 Field. 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 46.01 
 
 76 29 13.91 
 
 N 31 34 W 
 S 89 33 W 
 S 44 37 E 
 
 S 31 34 E 
 N 89 33 E 
 N 44 37 W 
 
 1318 
 640 
 245 
 
 Knob. 
 Field. 
 Brice. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 06. 98 
 
 76 29 25. 53 
 
 N 42 43 W 
 S 25 06 W 
 S 28 25 E 
 
 S 42 43 E 
 N 25 06 E 
 N 28 25 W 
 
 ^ 566 
 786 
 1005 
 
 Knob. 
 Field. 
 Brice. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 09. 77 : 76 29 35. 76 
 
 N51 nW 
 S 4 34 W 
 S 37 27 E 
 
 vS 51 13 E 
 N 4 34E 
 N 37 27 W 
 
 1219 
 809 
 1229 
 
 Spring. 
 
 Field. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 5 
 
 39 00 15.30 76 29 29.75 
 
 N 63 36 W 
 
 S 12 38 w 
 S 26 54 E 
 
 S 63 36 E 
 N 12 38 E 
 N 26 53 W 
 
 305 
 1017 
 
 1304 
 
 Knob. 
 Field. 
 Brice. 
 
 6 
 
 39 00 12.79 ' 76 29 23.64 
 
 N 63 06 W 
 S 22 53 W 
 S 21 41 E 
 
 S 63 06 E 
 
 N 22 53 E 
 N 21 41 W 
 
 487 
 985 
 1 159 
 
 Knob. 
 Field. 
 Brice. 
 
 7 
 
 3S 59 58.56 1 76 29 12.85 
 
 N 45 43 W 
 S 57 19W 
 S 13 35 E 
 
 S 45 43 E 
 N 57 18 E 
 N 13 35 W 
 
 1003 
 793 
 6i5 
 
 Knob. 
 Field. 
 Brice. 
 
 8 
 
 38 59 39. 41 
 
 76 29 10.39 
 
 N 59 01 E 
 N 73 27 W 
 S 38 48 W 
 
 S 59 01 W 
 S 73 28 E 
 N 38 48 E 
 
 93 
 763 
 837 
 
 Brice. 
 Field. 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 WEEMS LOWER. 
 {Middle Severn Riz<er — Chart No. 2. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 38. 30 
 
 76 29 26. 54 
 
 N 80 24 E 
 N 50 18 W 
 S 9 09 W 
 
 S So 25 W 
 S 50 18 E 
 N 9 09 E 
 
 512 
 
 399 
 623 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Field. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 39. 00 
 
 76 29 33. 72 
 
 S 8 02 E 
 N 84 55 E 
 N 27 03 W 
 
 N 8 02 W 
 S 84 55 W 
 S 27 03 E 
 
 644 
 697 
 260 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 Field. 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 45- 23 
 
 76 29 32. 87 
 
 N Si 24 W 
 
 s 4 34E 
 
 S 77 32 E 
 
 S 81 24 E 
 N 434W 
 N 77 32 W 
 
 142 
 851 
 688 
 
 Field. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 4 
 
 38 59 44. 58 
 
 76 29 25.80 
 
 N 82 28 W 
 S 8 09 W 
 S 75 24 E 
 
 S 82 28 E 
 N 8 09E 
 
 N 75 24 W 
 
 329 
 
 834 
 502 
 
 Field. 
 
 Hospital Cupola. 
 
 Brice. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 WEEMS UPPER. 
 {Middle Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 39 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 lyatitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 50- 39 
 
 76 29 41.68 
 
 S 70 21 E 
 N 2 24E 
 N 49 34 W 
 
 N 70 21 W 
 S 2 24W 
 S 49 35 E 
 
 959 
 
 977 
 1543 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 Weems. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 57- 50 
 
 76 30 00. 96 
 
 N 68 16 E 
 N 36 41 E 
 N41 15 W 
 
 S 68 16 W 
 S 36 41 W 
 S 4i 15 E 
 
 1518 
 918 
 1012 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 Weems. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 59- 38 
 
 76 29 37. 93 
 
 S 52 08 'E 
 N 4 55 W 
 N 61 17 W 
 
 N 52 08 W 
 S 4 55E 
 S 6r 18 E 
 
 1019 
 675 
 1451 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 Weems. 
 
 
 WADE. 
 
 {Middle Severn River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 02. 43 
 
 76 29 54. 00 
 
 S 59 i8 E 
 N 32 39 E 
 N 24 57 W 
 
 N 59 18 W 
 S 32 39 W 
 S 24 57 E 
 
 1427 
 677 
 1115 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 vSpring. 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 15.01 
 
 76 30 28. 50 
 
 S 61 39 E 
 N 83 29 E 
 
 N 36 41 E 
 
 N 61 38 W 
 S 83 30 W 
 S 36 41 W 
 
 2427 
 1282 
 732 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 Spring. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 II. 88 
 
 76 30 06. 26 
 
 S 55 58 E 
 N 69 57 E 
 N 12 03 W 
 
 N 55 57 W 
 S 69 57 W 
 S 12 03 E 
 
 1871 
 732 
 709 
 
 Brice. 
 Knob. 
 Spring. 
 
40 
 
 Sufi'cy of Oyster Bars., Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 TRACES HOLLOW. 
 
 [Middle Severn River—Chayt No. 2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. .S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 39 00 12. 22 
 
 76 29 44. 45 
 
 N 76 30 W 
 S 10 28 E 
 S 42 41 E 
 
 S 76 31 E 
 N 10 28 W 
 
 N 42 40 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 "33 
 
 904 
 1440 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 20.81 
 
 76 29 53.66 
 
 N 52 01 W 
 S 88 19 W 
 S 19 02 E 
 
 S 52 02 E 
 N8S 19 E 
 N 19 03 W 
 
 1801 
 860 
 1247 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 30. 13 
 
 76 30 r7. 58 
 
 N 44 52 W 
 S 34 06 w 
 S 34 46 E 
 
 S 44 52 E 
 N 34 06 E 
 N 34 45 W 
 
 II2I 
 410 
 I27I 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Weems. 
 Field. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 40. 05 
 
 76 30 24. 06 
 
 N 53 27 W 
 S 5 ui w 
 S 33 26 E 
 
 S 53 27 E 
 N 5 01 E . 
 N 33 26 \\' 
 
 772 
 677 
 2189 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 5 
 
 39 00 29. 69 
 
 76 30 11.27 
 
 N 49 47 W 
 S 50 38 W 
 S 30 29 E 
 
 S 49 47 E 
 N 50 38 E 
 N 30 29 W 
 
 1253 
 512 
 I7I5 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 6 
 
 39 00 27. 30 
 
 76 29 54. 97 
 
 s 73 30 w 
 
 S 17 3r E 
 S 38 39 E 
 
 N 73 30 E 
 N 17 31 W 
 N 38 38 W 
 
 851 
 1465 
 2007 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 7 
 
 39 00 15 52 
 
 76 29 37.44 
 
 N 83 13 W 
 S I loW 
 S 34 05 E 
 
 S 83 13 E 
 N I 10 E 
 N 34 05 W 
 
 1295 
 lOOI 
 
 I4J3 
 
 Weems. 
 
 Field. 
 
 Brice. 
 
 SHARP POINT. 
 [Middle Severn River — Chart A'c. z. 
 
 I 
 
 = / // 
 
 39 .00 21.87 
 
 / // 
 76 30 22.03 
 
 S 85 32 E 
 
 N 36 54 E 
 N 65 00 W 
 
 N 85 32 W 
 S 36 54 w 
 
 S 65 01 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1 106 
 
 445 
 "45 
 
 Knob. 
 
 Spring. 
 
 Luce. 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 28. 40 
 
 76 30 54. 04 
 
 N 83 05 E 
 N II II E 
 N 36 35 W 
 
 S 83 05 W 
 S II 1 1 w 
 S 36 35 E 
 
 1118 
 869 
 328 
 
 Spring. 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Luce. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 40.02 
 
 75 30 51.60 
 
 N 62 07 W 
 S 63 46 W 
 S 44 40 E 
 
 S 62 07 E 
 N 63 45 E 
 N 44 40 W 
 
 1237 
 290 
 
 947 
 
 Salt. 
 Luce. 
 Weems. 
 
Suitiey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Afvindef County^ Md. 
 
 SALTWORK. 
 ( upper Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 41 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 
 gittide 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Di.stauce 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 triangulation station. 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward | Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 39 ^'" 3S. 76 
 
 76 3^ 
 
 . 5«- ^'6 
 
 N 56 04 W 
 S 46 2S W 
 
 S 52 57 K 
 
 S 56 05 E 
 N 46 25 E 
 
 N 52 58 W 
 
 III2 
 
 125 
 
 1047 
 
 Salt. 
 Luce. 
 Weeni.s. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 "" 45. 4<J 
 
 76 3 
 
 1 7- u3 
 
 S 52 53 K 
 N 10 59 E 
 N 46 53 W 
 
 N 52 53 AV 
 S 10 59 W 
 S 46 53 E 
 
 513 
 852 
 581 
 
 Luce. 
 Chase. 
 Salt. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 '-'<' 4«- 27 
 
 76 3 
 
 15. 62 
 
 S 42 2S E 
 N 9 36 K 
 N 56 56 W 
 
 N 42 28 W 
 S 9 36 W 
 S 56 56 E 
 
 551 
 
 750 
 
 55" 
 
 Luce. 
 
 Chase. \ 
 Salt. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 uo 41.62 
 
 76 3^ 
 
 ' 56.55 
 
 N 61 25 W 
 S 35 28 W 
 S 47 35 E 
 
 S 61 26 E 
 
 N 35 28 E 
 N 47 35 W 
 
 1096 
 223 
 1078 
 
 Salt. 
 
 Luce. 
 
 Weems. 
 
 
 ROCK POINT LOWER. 
 ( Upper Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 I 39 
 
 uo 48. 77 
 
 76 30 47. 67 
 
 N 40 10 W 
 S 40 39 W 
 S 59 39 E 
 
 S 40 10 E 
 N 40 39 E 
 N 59 39 W 
 
 Yards. 
 946 
 558 
 1091 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Luce. 
 
 Spring. 
 
 2 39 
 
 M 53- 5*^^ 
 
 76 30 55. 06 
 
 N 36 25 W 
 S 16 10 W 
 
 S 57 58 E 
 
 S 36 25 E 
 N 16 TO E 
 N 57 58 W 
 
 700 
 607 
 1341 
 
 Chase. 
 Luce. 
 Spring. 
 
 3 39 
 
 01 07. 97 
 
 76 30 56. 36 
 
 N 78 48 W 
 S 7 10 W 
 S 26 05 E 
 
 S 78 48 E 
 N 7 10 E 
 N 26 05 W 
 
 389 
 1079 
 1799 
 
 Chase. 
 Luce. 
 Weems. 
 
 CHASE. 
 ( Upper Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 
 
 06. 64 
 
 76 31 
 
 16. 52 S 60 06 E 
 N51 0-, E 
 N62 12 W 
 
 / 
 N60 06W 
 S 51 03 w 
 S 62 12 E 
 
 Yards. 
 877 
 191 
 681 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Clem. 
 
 2 
 
 39 ui 
 
 21.97 
 
 76 31 
 
 17.74 ! N 27 51 W 
 S 70 47 w 
 S 25 51 W 
 
 S 27 51 E 
 N 70 47 E 
 N 25 51 E 
 
 355 
 605 
 930 
 
 Point. 
 Clem. 
 Salt. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 
 
 08. 33 
 
 76 31 
 
 It. 62 S 51 57 E 
 N 17 30 E 
 N 70 22 W 
 
 N51 57W 
 S 17 30 W 
 S 70 23 E 
 
 802 
 67 
 
 778 
 
 Cool. 
 
 Chase. 
 
 Clem. 
 
 330—07- 
 
42 
 
 Sumey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 CLEM POINT. 
 ( upper Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 76 31 34-33 
 76 31 53- 55 
 76 31 36. 87 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 I 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 16. 96 
 39 or 28. 05 
 39 01 25- 75 
 
 vS 69 46 E 
 N 29 1 1 E 
 N 2 06 E 
 
 S 61 49 E 
 N 81 58 E 
 N 30 35 E 
 
 S 52 33 E 
 N60 57 E 
 N 6 28E 
 
 N 69 46 W 
 S 29 12 W 
 S 2 06 w 
 
 N 61 49 W 
 S 81 58 W 
 S 30 35 W 
 
 N 52 33 W 
 S 60 57 W 
 S 6 28 W 
 
 Yards. 
 658 
 
 553 
 1312 
 
 1274 
 783 
 1088 
 
 862 
 385 
 1021 
 
 Chase. 
 Point. 
 Bight. 
 
 Chase. 
 Point. 
 Bight. 
 
 Chase. 
 Point. 
 Bight. 
 
 POINT. 
 ( I pper Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 °i 31-79 
 
 76 31 36.54 
 
 S 8 II W 
 
 N 8 II E 
 
 536 
 
 Clem. 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 07 E 
 
 N 87 07 W 
 
 329 
 
 Point. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 2SE 
 
 S 7 28 W 
 
 818 
 
 Bight. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 46. 21 
 
 76 31 33. 43 
 
 N 4 18 E 
 
 S 4 18 w 
 
 326 
 
 Bight. 
 
 
 
 
 S 78 43 W 
 
 N 78 42 E 
 
 701 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 
 
 
 S 8 51 W 
 
 N 8 50E 
 
 1029 
 
 Clem. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 44. 38 
 
 76 31 27. 74 
 
 N 17 57 W 
 
 S 17 57 E 
 
 406 
 
 Bight. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 51 w 
 
 N84 5' E 
 
 841 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 
 
 
 S 17 52 w 
 
 N 17 52 E 
 
 1003 
 
 Clem. 
 
 AISQUITH CREEK. 
 ( Upper Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 48. 26 
 
 76 31 
 
 .34- 61 
 
 N 12 15 E 
 S 72 33 W 
 S 6 41 W 
 
 S 12 15 W 
 N 72 33 E 
 N 6 41 E 
 
 Yards. 
 261 
 
 688 
 "093 
 
 Bight. 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 Clem. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 56. 26 
 
 76 31 
 
 43-25 
 
 N 48 07 W 
 S 42 02 W 
 S 87 08 E 
 
 S 48 07 E 
 N 42 02 E 
 N87 08 W 
 
 639 
 641 
 283 
 
 Arnold. 
 Brewer. 
 Bight. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 59. 25 
 
 76 31 
 
 38. 16 
 
 N 60 49 W 
 S 44 17 W 
 S 52 14 E 
 
 S 60 49 E 
 N 44 17 E 
 N 52 14 W 
 
 769 
 807 
 188 
 
 Arnold. 
 Brewer. 
 Bight. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 BREWER (SEVERN RIVER). 
 ' (^Uppcr Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 43 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I,ongjitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 triangulatioii station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 52.03 
 
 76 32 38. 08 
 
 / 
 N 85 43 E 
 N 55 39 E 
 N 68 35 W 
 
 S 85 44 W 
 S 55 40 W 
 vS 68 36 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1726 
 1097 
 877 
 
 Bight. 
 
 Arnold. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 
 2 39 01 59- 72 
 
 76 32 26. 03 
 
 S 49 35 E 
 N 58 39 E 
 N 47 53 W 
 
 N 49 34 W 
 S 58 39 W 
 S 47 54 E 
 
 914 
 687 
 2149 
 
 Brewer. 
 Arnold. 
 Long. 
 
 
 3 '• 39 01 56. 58 
 
 76 32 01.65 
 
 S 88 08 E 
 N 6 31 W 
 N 84 37 W 
 
 N 88 08 W 
 S 6 31 E 
 S 84 38 E 
 
 768 
 468 
 1783 
 
 Bight. 
 
 Arnold. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 
 POPPIN POINT. 
 
 {Upper Severn River -Chart No. j.) 
 
 / /> / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 59 01 59.21 76 32 43.64 
 
 N 70 18 E 
 N 37 47 W 
 N 83 21 W 
 
 S 70 19 w 
 
 S 37 48 E 
 S 83 21 E 
 
 1117 
 1845 
 675 
 
 Arnold. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 2 1 39 02 lu. 37 76 33 21. 98 
 
 i 
 
 S 48 34 E 
 N 6 26W 
 N 55 52 W 
 
 N 48 34 W 
 S 6 26E 
 S 55 52 E 
 
 451 
 1088 
 838 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Island. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 17.67 ! 76 33 07.79 
 
 N 78 09 W 
 
 S 3 44W 
 S 81 42 E 
 
 S 78 10 E 
 N 3 44E 
 N81 41 W 
 
 1089 
 
 548 
 1704 
 
 Island. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Arnold. 
 
 4 
 
 39 02 06. 17 ; 76 32 46.63 
 1 
 
 N82 51 E 
 N 40 41 W 
 S 75 12 w 
 
 S 82 52 W 
 S 40 42 E 
 N 75 12 E 
 
 1 138 
 1613 
 612 
 
 Arnold. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Bay. 
 
44 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne ^liundcl County, Md. 
 
 ARNOLD POINT. 
 { upper Severn River— Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 Yards. 
 
 888 
 266 
 1757 
 
 U. S. C. & G. .S. t 
 
 riaiigulation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 39 02 o6. 40 
 
 76 32 12.40 
 
 S 22 53 E 
 
 N 59 45 E 
 N 3 52 W 
 
 N 22 53 W 
 
 S 59 45 W 
 3 3 52 E 
 
 Brewer. 
 Arnold. 
 Swan.' 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 "i 17- 75 
 
 76 32 29. 85 
 
 S 33 33 E 
 S 70 08 E 
 N 13 57 E 
 
 N 33 33 W 
 N 70 07 W 
 S 13 57 W 
 
 1440 
 733 
 '413 
 
 Brewer. 
 Arnold. 
 Swan. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 "2 47- 4S 
 
 76 32 22. 95 
 
 S 3S 06 \V 
 S 15 36 E 
 N 23 20 E 
 
 N 38 05 E 
 N 15 35 VV 
 S 23 20 W 
 
 1970 
 2288 
 401 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 02 42.43 
 
 76 32 16, 43 
 
 N I 19 W 
 
 S 45 09 W 
 S 12 18 E 
 
 S I 19 E 
 N 45 08 E 
 N 12 18 \V 
 
 539 
 1955 
 20S1 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 
 5 
 
 39 02 22. 39 
 
 76 32 19. 14 
 
 N 2 47 E 
 S 61 52 w 
 S 20 46 E 
 
 S 2 47 w 
 N61 51 E 
 N 20 46 W 
 
 1216 
 1492 
 1452 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 
 BIG ISLAND. 
 ( Upper Severn River — Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 <= / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 02 28. 99 
 
 76 34 GO. 56 
 
 S 55 36 E 
 N 63 04 E 
 N 20 15 E 
 
 N 55 36 W 
 S 63 04 w 
 S 20 15 w 
 
 1639 
 1002 
 1613 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Sharp. 
 
 2 
 
 39 02 33. 62 
 
 76 34 04. 88 
 
 S 53 34 E 
 N 73 32 E 
 N 26 20 E 
 
 N 53 34 W 
 S 73 32 W 
 S 26 20 W 
 
 1822 
 1050 
 1515 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Sharp. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 38. 13 
 
 76 33 56. 80 
 
 S 45 27 E 
 N 79 37 E 
 N 20 52 E 
 
 N 45 26 W 
 S 79 38 W 
 S 20 52 w 
 
 1760 
 807 
 1 290 
 
 Bay. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Sharp. 
 
 ROUND BAY. 
 
 {Upper Severn River— Chart No. 2.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I 
 
 39 "2 58. 56 
 
 76 33 3'-65 
 
 S 13 42 E 
 N 44 38 E 
 N 21 22 W 
 
 N 13 42 W 
 S 44 38 W 
 S 21 22 E 
 
 558 Long. 
 1676 High, 
 554 Sharp. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 06. 69 
 
 76 33 34. 04 
 
 S 13 26 E 
 N 53 28 E 
 N 29 53 W 
 
 N 13 26 W 
 S 53 28 W 
 S 29 53 E 
 
 840 
 1544 
 279 
 
 Long. 
 High. 
 Sharp. 
 
 3 
 
 39 03 04- 34 
 
 76 33 18. 90 
 
 N 40 10 E 
 N 59 07 W 
 S 15 22 W 
 
 S 40 10 W 
 S 59 07 E 
 N 15 22 E 
 
 1307 
 626 
 766 
 
 High. 
 Sharp. 
 Long. 
 
Snn'cy oj Oyslcr Bais, Anne Aiiindcl County, Md. 
 
 ROCK POINT UPPER. 
 ( Upper Severn River — Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 45 
 
 Cor- 
 
 "of^ I,atitiide 
 
 bar 
 
 IvOngitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 
 
 r 
 
 I 39 03 17-9' 
 
 76 33 01.49 
 
 S 60 44 E 
 N 35 26 E 
 N 56 01 W 
 
 N60 43 W 
 S 35 26 W 
 S 56 02 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1344 
 664 
 1746 
 
 Swan. 
 High. 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 2 39 "3 36. 56 
 
 76 32 59- 5S 
 
 N 76 58 W 
 
 s 53 48 w 
 
 S 75 16 E 
 
 S 76 58 E 
 N 53 47 E 
 N75 16 W 
 
 1538 
 1296 
 
 347 
 
 Cedar. 
 Sharp. 
 High. 
 
 
 3 39 "3 37- 36 
 
 76 32 54. 13 
 
 N 78 58 W 
 S 56 20 w 
 S 59 00 E 
 
 S 78 59 E 
 N 56 19 E 
 N 59 00 W 
 
 1672 
 1428 
 223 
 
 Cedar. 
 Sharp. 
 High. 
 
 
 4 39 03 20. 36 
 
 76 32 4S. 52 
 
 S 48 20 E 
 
 N 5 28E 
 N 63 28 W 
 
 N 48 20 W 
 S 5 28 W 
 S 63 29 E 
 
 1113 
 460 
 2005 
 
 Swan. 
 High. 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 UNDER THE GUMS. 
 (Chesapeake Bay bchcceii Annapolis Roads and Thomas Point — Chart No. j.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 43- 58 
 
 76 27 13. 97 
 
 N ^r 36 W 
 S 88 06 W 
 
 S 31 35 E 
 
 N 88 05 E 
 
 1262 
 1441 
 
 Cottage. 
 Arundel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 3 09E 
 
 N 3 u9 W 
 
 488 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 
 2 
 
 ,V8 55 53- 62 
 
 76 27 32. 82 
 
 S 7 14 W 
 S 10 25 E 
 N 25 29 E 
 
 N 7 14E 
 N 10 25 W 
 S 25 29 W 
 
 1298 
 2891 
 934 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thonia.s. 
 Ba3' Ridge Stack. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 17- II 
 
 76 26 59. 76 
 
 N 10 58 W 
 N 83 43 W 
 S 26 30 w 
 
 S 10 58 E 
 S 83 43 E 
 N 26 29 E 
 
 457 
 471 
 2324 
 
 Tollv. 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 09. tj6 
 
 76 26 48. 87 
 
 N 66 51 W 
 S 36 13 W 
 S 12 48E 
 
 S 66 51 E 
 N 36 12 E 
 N 12 48 W 
 
 821 
 2242 
 4594 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 55 25.41 
 
 76 26 56.64 
 
 N 17 03 W 
 S 73 17W 
 S 22 07 E 
 
 S 17 04 E 
 N 73 17 E 
 N 22 07 W 
 
 1878 
 1 169 
 
 3248 
 
 Bay Ridge Stack. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 Thomas Point I,ight. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 50. 14 
 
 76 26 49.48 
 
 N 56 53 W 
 vS 41 12 W 
 
 S 56 .53 E 
 N 41 12 E 
 
 1563 
 937 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 29 38 E 
 
 N 29 37 W 
 
 2091 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Annf Arundel Couiilv, Md. 
 
 THOMAS POINT NORTH. 
 {North of Thomas Point Light — Chart No. j.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I^atitiide 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaugulation st 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 atiou. 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 c / 
 
 / 
 
 i'ards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 44. 24 
 
 76 25 52. 57 
 
 N 42 18 W 
 N 54 26 W 
 S 79 25 W 
 
 S 42 19 E 
 S 54 27 E 
 N 79 23 E 
 
 4167 
 2604 
 5612 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 \ ^ 
 
 38 53 55- 73 
 
 76 26 23. 01 
 
 N 87 08 E 
 N 36 45 W 
 S -73 13 W 
 
 S 87 08 W 
 
 S 36 46 E 
 N73 II E 
 
 337 
 3357 
 4924 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 09. 43 
 
 76 26 21.37 
 
 N 63 57 W 
 S 68 26 W 
 
 S 63 57 E 
 
 N 68 24 E 
 
 1512 
 5116 
 
 Thomas. 
 Gowan . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 33 23 E 
 
 N 33 23 W 
 
 533 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 41.78 
 
 76 26 54. 87 
 
 N 45 41 W 
 S 47 34 W 
 S 37 26 E 
 
 S 45 41 E 
 N 47 34 E 
 N 37 26 W 
 
 1628 
 644 
 1932 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Thomas Point I^ight. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 50. 14 
 
 76 26 49. 48 
 
 N 56 53 W 
 S 41 12 w 
 S 29 38 E 
 
 >S 56 53 E 
 N41 12 E 
 N 29 37 W 
 
 1563 
 937 
 2091 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 55 00. 30 
 
 76 26 22.75 
 
 N 75 45 W 
 S 51 32 W 
 S 8 40E 
 
 S 75 46 E 
 N51 31E 
 N 8 40 W 
 
 2073 
 1690 
 2185 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 54 48. 81 
 
 76 25 55.02 
 
 N 71 53 W 
 S 72 06 W 
 S 12 45 W 
 
 S 71 54 E 
 N 72 05 E 
 N 12 45 E 
 
 2887 
 
 2159 
 1819 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 54 23. 04 
 
 76 26 02. 85 
 
 N55 09W 
 N 83 39 W 
 S.12 10 W 
 
 S 55 09 E 
 S 83 39 E 
 N 12 10 E 
 
 3094 
 1859 
 925 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 
 I 
 
Siirt'cy of Oyslrr Bars, Anne Anindcl Comity, Aid. 47 
 
 THOMAS POINT vSOUTH. 
 ( Off entrance to South River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I.atitiKlc 
 
 Longitude 
 76 27 15. 19 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C! & G. S. triangnlatioii st-ilion. 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 11-92 
 
 N 48 49 E 
 N I 18 E 
 N 89 02 W 
 
 S 48 49 W 
 S I irfW 
 .S 89 03 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2275 
 2604 
 3340 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 15- ou 
 
 76 27 24.91 
 
 S 72 09 E 
 N 33 29 E 
 N81 10 W 
 
 N 72 09 W 
 S 33 29 W 
 S 81 12 E 
 
 2067 
 572 
 3606 
 
 Thomas Point I,ight. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 3 3S 53 55- 73 
 
 76 26 23. 01 
 
 N 87 08 E 
 N 36 45 W 
 S 73 13 W 
 
 S 87 08 w 
 S 36 46 E 
 
 N 73 II E 
 
 337 
 3357 
 4924 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 4 
 
 3.S 53 44. 24 
 
 76 25 52,57 
 
 N 42 18 W 
 N 54 26 W 
 vS 79 25 W 
 
 S 42 19 E 
 S 54 27 E 
 N 79 23 E 
 
 4167 
 2604 
 5612 
 
 Cottage. 
 Thomas. 
 Gowan. 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 17-66 
 
 76 26 06. 79 
 
 N 4 02 W 
 N 35 59 W 
 S 88 30 W 
 
 S 4 02 E 
 S 35 59 E 
 
 N 88 28 E 
 
 1304 
 2975 
 5143 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 <> 38 53 31-79 
 
 76 26 16. 39 
 
 Nil 06 E 
 N 37 37 W 
 S 82 52 W 
 
 vS 1 1 06 W 
 S 37 38 E 
 N 82 50 E 
 
 840 
 2442 
 4928 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 7 
 
 38 53 30- 53 
 
 76 27 07. 21 
 
 N 57 10 E 
 N 8 54 W 
 S 81 14 w 
 
 S 57 10 W 
 S 8 54E 
 
 N81 13 E 
 
 1599 
 2000 
 
 3745 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 OLD WOMAN. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Entrance to South River^ Chart No. j.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 "-92 
 
 / // 
 
 76 27 15. 19 
 
 / 
 
 N 48 49 E 
 N I iS E 
 N 89 02 W 
 
 , 
 S 48 49 w 
 S I 18W 
 S 89 03 E 
 
 Vartts. 
 2275 
 2604 
 
 3340 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan . 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 20. 61 
 
 76 28 06.36 
 
 N 68 35 E 
 N31 21 E 
 S 83 14 W 
 
 S 68 36 W 
 S 31 21 W 
 N 83 13 E 
 
 3287 
 2706 
 2006 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 11.00 
 
 76 28 25. 29 
 
 S 82 oi'e 
 N 22 41 E 
 N 70 44 W 
 
 N 82 03 W 
 S 22 41 W 
 S 70 45 E 
 
 3594 
 1 138 
 2089 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 ArundeL 
 
 Selby. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 15. 00 
 
 76 27 24. 91 
 
 S 72 09 E 
 N 33 29 E 
 NSi 10 W 
 
 N 72 09 W 
 S 33 29 W 
 S 81 12 E 
 
 2067 
 572 
 3606 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 MARSHY POINT. 
 
 {Mouth of South River— Chart No. j.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. &0. S. Iriaiigulatio 
 
 u station . 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 20.61 
 
 / // 
 76 28 u6. 36 
 
 N 68 35 E 
 N 31 21 E 
 S 83 14 W 
 
 S 68 36 W 
 S 31 21 W 
 N 83 13 E 
 
 yards. 
 
 3287 
 
 2706 
 2006 
 
 Thomas Point Li.i<lit. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan . 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 49. 82 
 
 76 29 24. 70 
 
 N 87 36 E 
 N 48 38 E 
 N 16 08 W 
 
 S 87 38 W 
 S 48 39 W 
 S 16 08 E 
 
 5129 
 
 2671 
 I46I 
 
 Thomas Point Li^ht. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 15. 82 
 
 76 29 3 1 . 20 
 
 S 82 53 E 
 N 67 48 E 
 N 24 02 W 
 
 N 82 55 W 
 S 67 49 W 
 S 24 02 E 
 
 5337 
 2349 
 576 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 29. 17 
 
 76 28 38. 13 
 
 N 87 20 W 
 S 24 22 W 
 N 60 36 E 
 
 S 87 20 E 
 N 24 21 E 
 S 60 37 W 
 
 1635 
 2797 
 892 
 
 Selby. 
 Gowan. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 35.04 
 
 76 28 19. 55 
 
 N50 II E 
 S 86 43 W 
 S 30 50 W 
 
 S 50 1 1 W 
 N86 42 E 
 N 30 50 E 
 
 375 
 2126 
 
 3199 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 II..« 
 
 76 28 25.29 
 
 S 82 01 E 
 N 22 41 E 
 N 7u 44 W 
 
 N 82 03 W 
 S 22 41 W 
 S 70 45 E 
 
 3594 
 1138 
 2089 
 
 Thomas I'oint Light. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 
 TURKEY POINT. 
 {Lower South River — Chart No. j.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 28. 45 
 
 76 30 oS. 02 
 
 N 82 13 E 
 N 4 19E 
 N 23 53 W 
 
 S 82 13 w 
 S 4 20 W 
 S 23 54 E 
 
 743 
 1974 
 3203 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 33- 04 
 
 76 30 11.84 
 
 S 86 17 E 
 N 7 51 E 
 N 23 29 W 
 
 N 86 17 W 
 
 s 7 51 w 
 
 S 23 29 E 
 
 838 
 1827 
 1438 
 
 Selbv. 
 
 Hill.' 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 40. 91 
 
 76 29 49. 08 
 
 N 89 05 E 
 N 12 46W 
 N 48 04 W 
 
 S 89 04 W 
 S la 46 E 
 
 S 48 04 E 
 
 2648 
 1584 
 1577 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 41. 46 
 
 76 29 25.41 
 
 N 60 03 W 
 S 48 42 W 
 N 89 20 E 
 
 S 60 04 E ■ 
 N 48 42 E 
 S 89 21 w 
 
 2073 
 514 
 2023 
 
 Mayo. 
 Selby. 
 Arundel. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 34.11 
 
 76 29 21. iS 
 
 N31 27 W 
 S 79 44 W 
 S 24 W 
 
 S 31 27 E 
 N 79 44 E 
 N 24 E 
 
 20S0 
 507 
 2715 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 30.04 
 
 76 29 32. 30 
 
 N 22 31 W 
 N 77 10 W 
 S 6 04 E 
 
 S 22 31 E 
 
 S 77 10 E 
 N 6 04 W 
 
 2069 
 211 
 
 2592 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 7 
 
 38 54 36. 91 
 
 76 29 36. 78 
 
 N51 33 W 
 S 25 24 w 
 N 85 39 E 
 
 S 51 33 E 
 N 25 24 E 
 S 85 40 W 
 
 1912 
 
 205 
 
 2329 
 
 Mayo. 
 Selby. 
 Arundel. 
 
 * 
 
 I 
 
Survey of Ovstcr Bars., Anne Aruudcl Coimfv, Md. 
 RULER FLATS. 
 
 (,Lowcr South River — Chart Xo. j.) 
 
 49 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 r^oiigitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 S. triangulatioii station. 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 29. 17 
 
 76 28 38. 13 
 
 N 87 20 W 
 
 S 24 22 W 
 
 N 60 36 E 
 
 S 87 20 E 
 N 24 21 E 
 S 6u 37 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1635 
 
 2797 
 892 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 39- 77 
 
 76 29 04. 97 
 
 N 43 41 W 
 S 73 06 w 
 S 8 44 W 
 
 S 43 42 E 
 N 73 06 E 
 N 8 44E 
 
 2189 
 968 
 2940 
 
 Hill. 
 
 S^lby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 56. 37 ' 
 
 76 28 44. 25 
 
 N 63 34 W 
 S 60 15 W 
 S 15 59 W 
 
 vS 63 35 E 
 
 N60 IS E 
 N 15 58 E 
 
 2299 
 1695 
 3605 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan, 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 35- 04 
 
 76 28 19. 55 
 
 N 5u 1 1 E 
 S 86 43 W 
 S 30 50 w 
 
 S 50 II W 
 N 86 42 E 
 N 30 50 E 
 
 375 
 2126 
 3199 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 
 SWAN REEF. 
 {Lower South River — Chart No. j.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 39- 77 
 
 76 
 
 29 04. 97 
 
 N 43 41 W 
 S 7306 W 
 S 8 44 W 
 
 S 43 42 E 
 N 7^ 06 E 
 N 8 44E 
 
 Yards. 
 2189 
 968 
 2940 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 55. 47 
 
 76 
 
 29 45- 06 
 
 N 23 21 W 
 N 66 15 W 
 S 9 ob E 
 
 S 23 21 E 
 S 66 15 R 
 N 9 08 W 
 
 1 1 48 
 139S 
 821 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mavo. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 20.53 
 
 76 
 
 29 21.14 
 
 N 79 07 W 
 S 16 48 W 
 S 16 W 
 
 S 79 08 E 
 N 16 48 E 
 N 16 E 
 
 1 106 
 1730 
 4281 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 17-03 
 
 76 
 
 29 06. 64 
 
 N 77 27 W 
 S 29 50 w 
 S 5 31 W 
 
 S 77 28 E 
 N 29 so E 
 N 5 31 E 
 
 1504 
 1773 
 4181 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 56.37 
 
 76 
 
 28 44- 25 
 
 N 63 34 W 
 S 60 15 w 
 S 15 59 W 
 
 S 63 35 E 
 N 60 15 E 
 N IS 58 E 
 
 2299 
 J 695 
 3605 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
50 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Con?itv, Md. 
 
 OUTER ROUND POINT. 
 
 (Lower South River — Chart No. j.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I,atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. .S. C. & G. S. triaugulatio 
 
 n station. 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 39.32 
 
 76 30 07. 50 
 
 S 69 46 E 
 
 N 4 51 E 
 N 31 50 \V 
 
 N 69 45 W 
 
 S 4 51 w 
 S 31 51 E 
 
 769 
 1604 
 1304 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
 2 3S 55 02.57 
 
 76 30 27. 19 
 
 S 49 45 E 
 N 38 46 E 
 N 27 34 W 
 
 N 49 45 \V 
 
 S 38 46 w 
 S 27 34 E 
 
 1625 
 
 1044 
 365 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
 3 38 55 05- S3 
 
 76 30 2 1 . 40 
 
 S 43 15 E 
 N 35 30 E 
 N 56 25 W 
 
 N 43 14 W 
 S 35 30 W 
 S 56 25 E 
 
 1588 
 866 
 386 
 
 Selbv. 
 
 Hill.' 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 50. 26 
 
 76 29 53. 36 
 
 S 84 21 E 
 N 10 57 W 
 N 55 09 W 
 
 N 84 20 W 
 S 10 57 E 
 S 55 loE 
 
 2773 
 1252 
 1293 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
 INNER ROUND POINT. 
 (Lower South River — Chart No. 3.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 
 
 10. 96 
 
 76 30 47. 42 
 
 N 65 53 E 
 N 9 51 W 
 N 29 29 W 
 
 S 65 53 w 
 S 9 51 E 
 S 29 29 E 
 
 1300 
 1518 
 3759 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Waggauian. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 
 
 18. U9 
 
 76 30 48. 10 
 
 N 76 25 E 
 N 10 54 W 
 N 46 14 W 
 
 S 76 26 W 
 S 10 54 E 
 S 46 15 E 
 
 1239 
 1277 
 1813 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 
 
 15 56 
 
 76 30 27. 68 
 
 N 30 II W 
 S 53 40 W 
 S 40 02 E 
 
 S 30 II E 
 N 53 40 E 
 N 40 02 W 
 
 1550 
 
 194 
 
 1944 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 HILL POINT EAST. 
 (Lower South River — Chart No. j. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , n 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 20. 97 
 
 76 29 52. 13 
 
 N 54 17 W 
 S 10 44 E 
 S 64 22 E 
 
 S 54 18 E 
 N 10 44 W 
 N 64 21 W 
 
 332 
 1701 
 3025 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 25.06 
 
 76 29 54. 63 
 
 S 67 02 W 
 S II 57 E 
 S 62 37 E 
 
 N 67 02 E 
 N II 57 W 
 N 62 38 W 
 
 1115 
 1848 
 
 3145 
 
 Mayo. 
 Selby. 
 Arundel. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 30- 57 
 
 76 29 29. 42 
 
 S 81 28 W 
 S 69 50 W 
 S 8 02 W 
 
 N 81 28 E 
 N 69 50 E 
 N 8 02 E 
 
 878 
 1 801 
 2014 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Selby. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 25.50 
 
 76 29 28. 36 
 
 N 87 22 W 
 S 75 21 w 
 S 9 38 W 
 
 S 87 23 E 
 N 75 20 E 
 N 9 38 E 
 
 897 
 1777 
 1849 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Mavo. 
 
 Selby. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Cnnnly, Md. 
 
 HILL POINT. 
 (Lower South River — Chart A'O. j.) 
 
 51 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 IvOngi tilde 
 
 
 
 Distauce 
 
 r. S. C. & G.S.triallgl 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 04- 97 
 
 76 30 00. 19 
 
 N 4 29 \V 
 
 N 74 36 W 
 S 25 04 E 
 
 S 4 29 E 
 S 74 36 E 
 N 25 04 W 
 
 736 
 913 
 1249 
 
 Hin. 
 
 Mavo. 
 Selby. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3S 55 22. So 
 
 76 30 IS. 57 
 
 S -^o 20 E 
 N73 loE 
 N 42 56 W 
 
 N 30 19 W 
 S 73 10 W 
 S 42 56 E 
 
 2007 
 
 456 
 1497 
 
 Selby. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 - 
 
 '' 
 
 3S 55 39- 26 
 
 76 30 07. 76 
 
 N 77 10 W 
 vS 36 41 \v 
 S 18 34 E 
 
 S 77 II E 
 N 36 41 E 
 N iS 34 W 
 
 2432 
 
 1 140 
 
 446 
 
 Cedar. 
 Mayo. 
 HiU. 
 
 
 ROCK POINT. 
 
 (Lozver South kivcr — Chart So. j. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 i'ai-ds. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 20. 49 
 
 76 30 47. 71 
 
 N 80 01 E 
 N 12 06 W 
 N 48 22 W 
 
 S So 02 W 
 vS 12 07 E 
 S 48 22 E 
 
 I2I3 
 
 1201 
 1765 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3S 55 2S. 2S 
 
 76 30 56.01 
 
 S S7 52 E 
 N 2 05 W 
 N 50 24 W 
 
 N 87 52 W 
 S 2 05 E 
 S 50 24 E 
 
 1414 
 912 
 
 1427 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 29. 48 
 
 76 30 40. 51 
 
 .S 17 21 E 
 S 84 42 E 
 N 26 52 W 
 
 N 17 21 \V 
 N 84 42 W 
 S 26 52 E 
 
 612 
 1009 
 977 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 
 FOX POINT. 
 {Lower South River — Chart No. s.'\ 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 38. 68 
 
 76 30 24. 43 
 
 N 57 04 W 
 S 15 13 W 
 S 55 24 E 
 
 S 57 04 E 
 N 15 13 E 
 N 55 23 W 
 
 1031 
 926 
 
 708 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 42. 79 
 
 76 30 42. 66 
 
 N 42 22 W 
 S 13 01 E 
 S 62 57 E 
 
 S 42 22 E 
 N 13 01 W 
 N 62 57 W 
 
 571 
 1060 
 1 192 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Hill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 48. 04 
 
 76 30 40. 60 
 
 N 60 51 \V 
 S 8 40 E 
 S 54 21 E 
 
 S 60 52 E 
 N 8 40 W 
 N 54 21 W 
 
 503 
 1224 
 
 1239 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Mavo. 
 
 Hill. 
 
52 Survry of Oyster Bars^ A^mc Arundel Coiinfy^ Md. 
 
 rURDY FLATS. 
 
 [Middle South River— Chaii No. 3. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S 
 
 triangulation station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 S 43 26 E 
 N :; 06E 
 
 N 53 47 W 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 3« 55 32. 97 
 
 76 30 58. 82 
 
 N 43 26 W 
 S 3 06 W 
 
 S 53 47 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 967 
 
 755 
 1273 
 
 Mayo. 
 Switch . 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3W 55 40. 32 
 
 76 3' 31- 7u 
 
 S 78 59 E 
 N 60 53 E 
 N 16 40 W 
 
 N 78 ss ^^' 
 
 S 60 53 W 
 S 16 41 E 
 
 2397 
 103S 
 23S2 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Waggaiiian. 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 3S 55 47. 20 
 
 76 31 09.44 
 
 S 38 3H E 
 N 49 34 E 
 N 69 59 W 
 
 N 38 37 W 
 S 49 34 W 
 S 69 59 E 
 
 1512 
 421 
 795 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 THUNDER AND LIGHTNING. 
 {Middle South River -Chart No. 3 
 
 
 / // 
 
 c= / 
 
 ,, 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 57- 18 
 
 7631 
 
 08. S3 
 
 N 36 54 W 
 S 85 II W 
 S 31 26 E 
 
 vS 36 53 E 
 N 85 10 E 
 N31 26 W 
 
 2142 
 766 
 ■779 
 
 Waggaman. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 3"- 58 
 
 76 3! 
 
 20. 96 
 
 S 86 39 W 
 S 20 26 W 
 
 S 27 4f E 
 
 N 86 39 E 
 N 20 26 E 
 N 27 40 W 
 
 1480 
 1271 
 1344 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar, 
 
 Switch. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 1 8. 78 
 
 76 31 
 
 04. 72 
 
 N So 43 W 
 S 47 42 W 
 S 13 55 E 
 
 S So 43 E 
 N 47 42 E 
 N 13 55 W 
 
 1930 
 1179 
 S16 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 58. 24 
 
 76 31 
 
 t'2. 95 
 
 N 40 38 W 
 S S3 46 W 
 S 26 27 E 
 
 S 40 38 E 
 N 83 46 E 
 N 26 27 W 
 
 2212 
 923 
 1736 
 
 Waggaman. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Ma}0. 
 
 
 BREWER. 
 
 (Middle South River— Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 57-59 
 
 76 3' 
 
 56.18 
 
 S 87 09 E 
 N I 18 W 
 N 34 43 W 
 
 N 87 08 W 
 S I 18 E 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 1554 
 1699 
 1288 
 
 Switch. 
 Waggaman. 
 Almshouse L. R. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 59- 02 
 
 76 32 
 
 01 .60 
 
 S 85 46 E 
 N 3 36E 
 N 30 20 W 
 
 N 85 45 W 
 
 s .3 36 w 
 
 S 30 20 E 
 
 1699 
 1655 
 1171 
 
 Switch. 
 Waggaman. 
 Almshouse L. R. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 10. 23 
 
 76 31 
 
 30- 15 
 
 X 64 OS W 
 S 21 46 W 
 S 59 50 E 
 
 S 64 06 E 
 N 21 46 E 
 N 59 49 W 
 
 1374 
 544 
 1002 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 00. 93 
 
 76 31 
 
 19-50 
 
 N 58 55 W 
 S 68 24 W 
 g 72 02 E 
 
 S 58 56 E 
 N 68 24 E 
 N 72 02 W 
 
 1769 
 518 
 616 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar.' 
 
 Switch. 
 
Siir7'rv nf Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Conn/y, Md. 
 
 ALMSHOUvSE. 
 
 [Upper South River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 53 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Loiifjitiule 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. .S. C. & G. S. triangulatioii station. 
 
 ot 
 liar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , ,, 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 07.31 
 
 76 32 02. 38 
 
 S 66 35 E 
 S 76 43 E 
 
 N 5 II E 
 
 N 66 35 W 
 N 76 42 W 
 vS 5 II w 
 
 3445 
 1762 
 1377 
 
 Hill. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 Waggainaii. 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 56 15.42 
 
 76 32 03. 30 
 
 S 44 40 E 
 N 7 43 E 
 N 35 07 W 
 
 N 44 40 W 
 S 7 43 W 
 S 35 07 E 
 
 956 
 1108 
 1985 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Waggaiiian. 
 
 Ginger. 
 
 
 
 38 56 16. 64 
 
 76 31 47-3"^ 
 
 N 63 54 W 
 S 19 09 E 
 S 61 22 E 
 
 S 63 54 E 
 N 19 09 W 
 N61 21 W 
 
 872 
 763 
 1502 
 
 Alm.shou,se. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 09. 78 
 
 76 31 44.88 
 
 N 54 01 W 
 S 20 52 E 
 S 68 44 E 
 
 S 54 01 E 
 N 20 52 W 
 N 68 43 W 
 
 1047 
 524 
 1345 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Switch. 
 
 
 DUVALL. 
 ( Upper South River— Chart No. j. ) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 21.44 
 
 76 31 
 
 42. 87 
 
 N 2^ 30 W 
 N 76 1 1 W 
 S 8 36 E 
 
 S 23 30 E 
 S 76 II E 
 N 8 36W 
 
 975 
 930 
 892 
 
 Waggamaii. 
 Almshou.se. 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 40. 84 
 
 76 31 
 
 47-23 
 
 N 48 44 W 
 S 61 10 W 
 S 9 II E 
 
 S 48 44 E 
 N 61 10 E 
 N 9 1 1 W 
 
 365 
 
 897 
 1556 
 
 Waggaman. 
 Almshouse. 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 3S 56 43- 58 
 
 76 31 
 
 41-43 
 
 N 65 31 W 
 S 60 46 w 
 S 3 22E 
 
 S 65 31 E 
 
 N 60 46 E 
 N 3 22 W 
 
 358 
 1075 
 1632 
 
 Waggaman Wiiu 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Imill. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 26. 64 
 
 76 31 
 
 35- 78 
 
 N 38 40 W 
 
 N 87 33 W 
 S 2 53 W 
 
 S 38 41 E 
 S 87 33 E 
 N 2 53E 
 
 922 
 1088 
 1059 
 
 Waggaman. 
 Almshou.se. 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 23. 24 
 
 76 31 
 
 25- 42 
 
 N 83 14 W 
 S 19 04 \v 
 vS 29 40 E 
 
 S 83 15 E 
 N 19 04 E 
 N 29 39 W 
 
 1369 
 99S 
 2758 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Cedar, 
 
 Mayo. 
 
 
54 Siirvcv of Oyster Bars^ Aidic Anindcl County^ Md. 
 
 ABERDEEN. 
 ( upper South River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 of 
 
 Latitude 
 
 IvOngitlide 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatio 
 
 n station. 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 i^ 56 37- 57 
 
 76 31 59. 68 
 
 N 54 41 W 
 S 54 50 w 
 S 22 03 E 
 
 S 54 41 E 
 
 N 54 50 E 
 N 22 03 \V 
 
 1516 
 559 
 1539 
 
 Ginger. 
 
 Almshou.se. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 48. 89 
 
 76 32 15. iS 
 
 .S 6s 41 W 
 S 3 59 W 
 S 86 12 E 
 
 N 63 41 E 
 N 359E 
 N 86 12 W 
 
 588 
 705 
 463 
 
 Brewer. 
 
 Almshouse. 
 
 Waggaman. 
 
 
 ■^ 
 
 38 57 "6. 13 
 
 76 32 01. 08 
 
 S 85 53 W 
 vS 46 46 w 
 S 18 07 w 
 
 N 85 53 E 
 N 46 45 E 
 N 18 07 E 
 
 1203 
 1229 
 1363 
 
 Ginger. 
 Brewer. 
 Almshou.se. 
 
 
 BEARD POINT. 
 
 (Upper South River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 , „ 
 
 3S 56 57- 25 
 
 76 32 19. 42 
 
 / 
 N 73 27 W 
 S 37 14 W 
 S 61 24 E 
 
 / 
 S 73 27 E 
 
 N 37 14 E 
 N 61 24 W 
 
 Yarcts. 
 
 748 
 681 
 653 
 
 Ginger. 
 Brewer. 
 Waggaman. 
 
 38 57 01.39 
 
 76 32 33- 99 
 
 N 77 34 W 
 S 2 23 w 
 S 64 42 E 
 
 S 77 35 E 
 N 2 23 E 
 N 64 42 W 
 
 341 
 682 
 
 1059 
 
 Ginger. 
 Brewer. 
 Waggaman. 
 
 3« 57 05- 07 
 
 76 32 32-31 
 
 S 82 23 W 
 S 5 09 w 
 
 S 57 44 E 
 
 N 82 22 E 
 N 5 09 E 
 N 57 44 W 
 
 382 
 809 
 1077 
 
 Ginger. 
 Brewer. 
 Waggaman. 
 
 38 57 03. So 
 
 76 32 22. 19 
 
 S 89 19 w 
 S 23 58 w 
 S 50 28 E 
 
 N 89 18 E 
 N 23 58 E 
 N 50 28 W 
 
 644 
 836 
 838 
 
 Ginger. 
 Brewer. 
 Waggaman. 
 
 ROUGH POINT. 
 [Upper South River- Chart No. 3.] 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 47. 29 
 
 76 33 10.30 
 
 N 89 18 E 
 N 48 35 E 
 N 14 E 
 
 S 89 iSW 
 S 48 35 W 
 S 14 w 
 
 1914 
 830 
 751 
 
 Waggaman. 
 
 Ginger. 
 
 Ximo. 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 52. 59 
 
 76 33 12-34 
 
 S 85 29 E 
 N 61 18 E 
 
 N 85 29 W 
 S 61 18 W 
 
 1973 
 771 
 
 Waggaman. 
 Ginger. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 41 E 
 
 S 5 41 W 
 
 575 
 
 Ximo. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 54- 98 
 
 76 32 49. Si 
 
 S 39 49 E 
 N 15 49 E 
 N 47 29W 
 
 N 39 49 W 
 S 15 49 W 
 S 47 29 E 
 
 606 
 
 302 
 
 Brewer. 
 Ginger. 
 Ximo. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 48. 32 
 
 76 32 49. 14 
 
 S 56 57 E 
 N 7 14E 
 N 37 43W 
 
 N 56 57 W 
 S 7 14 W 
 S 37 44E 
 
 442 
 5'8 
 906 
 
 Brewer. 
 Ginger. 
 Ximo. 
 
Survey of Oysirr Bars^ Aiiiic AriDulcl County^ Md. 
 
 SAUNDERS. 
 {Chesapeake Bay off entrance to South Rivet — Chart No. s-) 
 
 55 
 
 Cor- ^ 
 
 I.,oiiciitude 
 
 Tiue bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangnlation station. 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 52 30. 94 
 
 76 28 47. 83 
 
 N31 58 w 
 S 76 16 w 
 K 3"3 27 W 
 
 S 31 58 E 
 
 N 76 15 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1696 
 2925 
 3156 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 50.36 
 
 76 29 22. 01 
 
 N 13 E 
 S 55 12 W 
 S 14 18 W 
 
 S 00 13 \V 
 N55 II E 
 N 14 18E 
 
 785 
 2362 
 3392 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 12.32 
 
 76 29 02. 90 
 
 N 71 59 E 
 N 25 16 E 
 N 85 09 W 
 
 S 72 01 W 
 S 25 17 W 
 S 85 09 E 
 
 4785 
 3350 
 503 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Arundel. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 49- 82 
 
 76 29 24. 70 
 
 N 87 36 E 
 N 48 38 E 
 N 16 08 W 
 
 S 87 38 w 
 S 48 39 W 
 S 16 08 E 
 
 5129 
 2671 
 1461 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 ArundeL 
 
 Selby. 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 20.61 
 
 76 2S 06. 36 
 
 N 68 35 E 
 N 31 21 E 
 S 83 14 W 
 
 S 68 36 W 
 S 31 21 W 
 N 83 13 E 
 
 3287 
 2706 
 2006 
 
 Thomas Point Liglit. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 LULU. 
 {Chesapeake Bay, between South and West rivers — {Chart No. j. 
 
 1 
 
 38 51 15- .58 
 
 76 
 
 26 30. 52 
 
 S 62 03 E 
 N 5 38E 
 S 64 56 W 
 
 N 62 01 W 
 
 s 5 38 w 
 
 N 64 54 E 
 
 yards. 
 5359 
 
 5444 
 5075 
 
 Bloody Point Light. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 30. 94 
 
 76 
 
 28 47- 83 
 
 N 31 58 W 
 S 76 16 w 
 S 33 27 W 
 
 S 31 58 E 
 N 76 15 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 1696 
 2925 
 3156 
 
 (jowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Ciirtis. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 20. 61 
 
 76 
 
 2S 06.36 
 
 N 68 35 E 
 N 31 21 E 
 S 83 14 w 
 
 S 68 36 W 
 S 31 21 W 
 N 83 13 E 
 
 3287 
 2706 
 2006 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 11-92 
 
 76 
 
 27 15- 19 
 
 N 48 49 E 
 N I 18E 
 N 89 02 W 
 
 S 48 49 W 
 S I 18W 
 S 89 03 E 
 
 2275 
 2604 
 3340 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 01. 40 
 
 76 
 
 26 45- 98 
 
 N 26 59 E 
 N 13 31 W 
 N 84 iS W 
 
 S 27 00 W 
 S 13 31 E 
 S 84 19 E . 
 
 2075 
 3042 
 4131 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Thomas. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
56 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Annr Arundel County, Aid. 
 
 DUTCHMAN. 
 {Chesapeake Bay off entrance to West River — Chart No. j.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 I.ongitiide 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. &G. ,S. tr 
 
 langiilation station. 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 ^ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 3S 5' 52.42 
 
 76 29 II. 14 
 
 N 5 55 W 
 Is 74 48 \V 
 S 40 13 w 
 
 S 5 55 E 
 S 74 49 E 
 N 40 12 E 
 
 2753 
 2307 
 
 1743 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 5 1 54. 62 
 
 76 30 41.05 
 
 S 72 00 w 
 S 4i 30 E 
 N 15 II E 
 
 N 72 00 E 
 
 N 41 30 W 
 S 15 II w 
 
 S3 1 
 1880 
 550 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 
 3 
 
 3S 52 5u. 36 
 
 76 29 22. 01 
 
 N 13 E 
 S 55 12 W 
 S 14 18 \V 
 
 S 13 w 
 
 N55 II E 
 N14 18 E 
 
 7S5 
 2362 
 3392 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 
 4 
 
 3S 52 30. 94 
 
 76 2S 47. S3 
 
 N 31 58 W 
 S 76 16 \V 
 S 33 27 W 
 
 S 31 58E 
 N 76 15 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 1696 
 2925 
 3156 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 
 THREE SISTERS. 
 ( Chesapeake Bay off West River — Chart No. j. ) 
 
 
 ■= / // 
 
 <= 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 3S 49 35-36 
 
 76 
 
 29 II. 96 
 
 N 28 33 E 
 N 15 25 W 
 S 38 04 W 
 
 S 28 35 W 
 S 15 25 E 
 N 38 04 E 
 
 10015 
 1276 
 i68r 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 3S.65 
 
 76 
 
 29 "■74 
 
 N 4 47 W 
 N64 II W 
 S 51 55 W 
 
 S 4 47 E 
 S 64 II E 
 N51 54 E 
 
 3213 
 2455 
 1410 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 52.42 
 
 76 
 
 29 II. 14 
 
 N 5 55W 
 N 74 48 W 
 S 40 13 w 
 
 S 5 55 E 
 S 74 49 E 
 N 40 12 E 
 
 • 2753 
 2307 
 
 1743 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 30.94 
 
 76 
 
 28 47. 83 
 
 N 31 5S W 
 S 76 16 w 
 S 33 2/ W 
 
 S 31 58E 
 N 76 15 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 1696 
 2925 
 3156 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 5 1 3S 5' 15- 5S 
 
 76 
 
 26 30. 52 
 
 S 62 03 E 
 N 5 38E 
 S-64 56 W 
 
 N62 01 W 
 
 S 5 38 w 
 
 N 64 54 E 
 
 5359 
 5444 
 5075 
 
 Bloody Point Light. 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 6 38 49 42. 70 
 
 76 
 
 27 33-13 
 
 N 14 20 E 
 N 71 32 W 
 S 66 41 W 
 
 S 14 21 W 
 S 71 34 E 
 N 66 40 E 
 
 S824 
 ^io6 
 3968 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Couniy, Md. 
 
 CURTIS. 
 {Chesapeake Bay off entrance to West River— Chart No. j.) 
 
 57 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearitig 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. &G.S. triaugulation station. 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 2 
 
 3 
 4 
 
 38 51 18.20 
 38 SI 23. 17 
 38 51 42.84 
 3S 51 3S.65 
 
 / // 
 76 29 35.30 
 
 76 30 07. 54 
 
 76 29 56.82 
 
 76 29 11.74 
 
 N 5 II E 
 N 42 06 W 
 N 68 57 W 
 
 N17 54E 
 N 24 55 W 
 N 64 22 W 
 
 N 16 44 E 
 N 47 45 W 
 S 4 30E 
 
 N 4 47 W 
 N64 iiW 
 S 51 55 W 
 
 S 5 II W 
 
 S 42 06 E 
 S 68 58 E 
 
 S 17 54 W 
 S 24 55 E 
 S 64 22 E 
 
 S 16 44 w 
 S 47 45 E 
 N 4 30 W 
 
 S 4 47E 
 S 64 11 E 
 N 51 54 E 
 
 yards. 
 
 3907 
 2371 
 2261 
 
 3914 
 '7.55 
 1S57 
 
 3195 
 1380 
 1014 
 
 3213 
 2455 
 1410 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchtnan. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Gowan. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 COIrlvINS FLATS. 
 ( IVest River— Chart No. 3. 
 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 c / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 11.28 
 
 76 30 30. 98 
 
 N 86 52 E 
 N41 15 W 
 S 83 33 W 
 
 S 86 53 W 
 S 41 15 B 
 N 83 32 E 
 
 982 
 1598 
 2701 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 11-73 
 
 76 3" 39- 78 
 
 N 88 1 1 E 
 N 34 43 W 
 S 82 35 W 
 
 S 88 II W 
 S 34 44E 
 N 82 35 E 
 
 1213 
 1447 
 2473 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 3 
 
 3851 
 
 23-75 
 
 76 30 49. 60 
 
 S 76 00 E 
 N 35 47 W 
 S 71 44 W 
 
 N 75 59 W 
 S 35 48 E 
 N 71 43 E 
 
 1517 
 965 
 2310 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 4 
 
 3851 
 
 25-60 
 
 76 30 40. 24 
 
 S 70 41 E 
 N 4 39E 
 N 48 23 W 
 
 N 70 42 W 
 S 4 39 W 
 S 48 23 E 
 
 1298 
 
 1515 
 1086 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 POTATO HILL. 
 ( West River Chart No. 3.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 // 
 
 / // / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 5' 
 
 26. 21 
 
 76 31 04. 62 S 76 27 E 
 N 13 34 W 
 S 65 49 W 
 
 N 76 26 W 
 
 S 13 35 R 
 N 65 48 E 
 
 1921 
 722 
 1970 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 2 
 
 385- 
 
 35-87 
 
 76 31 03.32 
 
 S 67 05 E 
 N 28 28 W 
 
 N 67 04 W 
 S 28 28 E 
 
 1990 
 
 427 
 
 Curtis. 
 Ches. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 58 16 W 
 
 N58 15 E 
 
 2153 
 
 Shell. 
 
 3 
 
 3851 
 
 32.76 
 
 76 30 59. 63 
 
 S 68 53 E 
 N 32 04 W 
 S 61 57 W 
 
 N 68 52 W 
 S 32 04 E 
 N61 57E 
 
 1861 
 566 
 2185 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
58 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Aid. 
 
 CEDAR POINT. 
 ( West River—Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 08. iS 
 
 38 51 22.62 
 
 3S 51 21. 18 
 38 51 10. 12 
 
 / // 
 76 31 39.88 
 
 76 31 23.40 
 
 76 31 II. 42 
 
 76 31 18.50 
 
 / 
 S 77 03 W 
 S 30 47 W 
 N 86 46 E 
 
 S 82 04 E 
 N 21 37 \V 
 S 62 12 W 
 
 S 82 12 E 
 N 40E 
 S 68 29 W 
 
 N 87 38 E 
 N 8 59E 
 S 79 31 W 
 
 N 77 03 E 
 N 30 46 E 
 S 86 47 W 
 
 N 82 03 W 
 S 21 37 E 
 N 62 12 E 
 
 N 82 11 W 
 S 40W 
 N 68 28 E 
 
 S 87 39 W 
 S 8 59 W 
 N 79 31 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 890 
 
 260 
 
 2802 
 
 2385 
 885 
 1472 
 
 2066 
 
 871 
 1739 
 
 2235 
 1259 
 1456 
 
 Shell. 
 Cove. 
 Curtis. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 Curtis. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 BARREN NECK. 
 ( West River — Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 I 
 
 3S5. 
 
 02. 80 
 
 76 32 06.43 
 
 // 
 
 S 83 53 W 
 S 18 08 w 
 S 85 43 E 
 
 / 
 
 N 83 53 E 
 N 18 08 E 
 N 85 43 W 
 
 Yards. 
 168 
 865 
 569 
 
 Shell. 
 
 Counallor. 
 
 Cove. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 33-52 
 
 76 32 10. 19 
 
 S 3 41 w 
 
 S 31 42 E 
 N 73 45 E 
 
 N 3 41 E 
 N31 41 W 
 S 73 46 w 
 
 1056 
 1267 
 1624 
 
 Shell. 
 Cove. 
 Ches. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 
 
 29. SS 
 
 76 31 58.24 
 
 . S 22 21 W 
 S 20 09 E 
 N 65 10 E 
 
 N 22 21 E 
 N 20 09 W 
 S 65 loW 
 
 1007 
 1018 
 1371 
 
 Shell. 
 Cove. 
 Ches. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 12. 92 
 
 76 31 54. 40 
 
 S 53 26 W 
 S 33 ooE 
 N 44 51 E 
 
 N 53 26 E 
 N33 ooW 
 S 44 51 W 
 
 603 
 
 458 
 162 1 
 
 Shell. 
 Cove. 
 Ches. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars., A>i!ie Arundel County .^ Md. 
 
 TUCKER. 
 ( West River— Chart No 3.) 
 
 59 
 
 Cor- 
 
 L,atitiide 
 
 lyOngitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. &G.S 
 
 Iriangulation station. 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 47. 58 
 
 76 31 55.85 
 
 N31 26 E 
 N 42 00 W 
 
 S 31 26 w 
 S 42 00 E 
 
 551 
 666 
 
 Cove. 
 Shell. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 39 w 
 
 N 60 39 E 
 
 629 
 
 Counallor. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 48. 71 
 
 76 32 05. 10 
 
 N 50 52 E 
 N 23 47 W 
 S 41 17 W 
 
 S 50 52 w 
 S 23 47 E 
 
 N41 17 E 
 
 686 
 501 
 461 
 
 Cove. 
 Shell. 
 Counallor. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 50 53. 60 
 
 76 32 03. 13 
 
 N 5o 50 E 
 N 40 59 W 
 S 34 51 W 
 
 S 60 50 W 
 S 40 59 E 
 
 N 34 51 E 
 
 549 
 3S7 
 623 
 
 Cove. 
 vShell. 
 Counallor. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 50 54. 70 
 
 76 3' 54-07 
 
 N 46 16 E 
 N 62 37 W 
 
 vS 47 2Q W 
 
 S 46 16 W 
 S 62 37 E 
 N 47 20 E 
 
 334 
 556 
 809 
 
 Cove. 
 Shell. 
 Counallor. 
 
 
 CHESTON POINT. 
 {Rhode River — Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 51 40.62 
 
 / 
 
 76 31 
 
 // 
 
 05. 16 
 
 N37 52E 
 N 35 47 W 
 S 38 31 W 
 
 S 37 52 W 
 N 35 47 E 
 N 38 31 E ' 
 
 Yards. 
 1271 
 265 
 
 1684 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Cove. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 18. 00 
 
 76 31 
 
 06. 88 
 
 N 21 31 E 
 N 77 20 W 
 S 5 59 W 
 
 S 21 31 W 
 S 77 20 E 
 N 5 59 E 
 
 645 
 . 60 
 105 1 
 
 Delta. 
 Rhode. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 '3- 74 
 
 76 31 
 
 00.99 
 
 S 16 23 W 
 S 74 48 E 
 N 6 15 fe 
 
 N 16 22 E 
 N 74 47 W 
 S 6 15 W 
 
 939 
 401 
 
 748 
 
 Ches. 
 Cato. 
 Delta. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 46. 58 
 
 76 30 
 
 57-55 
 
 N 35 50 E 
 N 87 43 W 
 S 39 27 w 
 
 -S 35 50 W 
 S 87 43 E 
 N 39 26 E 
 
 990 
 355 
 1967 
 
 Dutchman. 
 
 Ches. 
 
 Cove. 
 
 DUTCHMAN HOLIvOW. 
 {Rhode River— Chart A'o. j 
 
 
 , 
 
 /, 
 
 
 / 
 
 0, / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 
 
 17-54 
 
 76 30 48. 48 
 
 N 22 25 W 
 
 S 22 26 E 
 
 666 
 
 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 59 W ' 
 
 S 86 59 E 
 
 544 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 13 46 E 
 
 N 13 46 W 
 
 241 
 
 Cato. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 
 
 21. 98 
 
 76 3^^ 54- 43 
 
 N II 06 W 
 
 S II 06E 
 
 475 
 
 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 37 W 
 
 N 72 37 E 
 
 405 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 29 12 E 
 
 N 29 12 W 
 
 439 
 
 Cato. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 28. 12 
 
 76 30 50- 55 
 
 N 47 39 W 
 
 S 47 40 E 
 
 1159' 
 
 Turf. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 56 08 W 
 
 N 56 08 E 
 
 588 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 10 42 E 
 
 N 10 42 W 
 
 607 
 
 Cato. 
 
6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Artindel County, Md. 
 
 BRICE FENCE. 
 {Rhode River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I,atitude 
 
 I^ongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 ot 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 j 
 
 
 01 // 
 
 c . /, 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 19- 38 
 
 76 31 11.05 
 
 vS 57 00 E 
 
 N 57 00 W 
 
 61 ! Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 03 E 
 
 S 32 03 W 
 
 653 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 N 16 29 W 
 
 S 16 29 E 
 
 1122 
 
 Turf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 23.90 
 
 76 31 24. S6 
 
 S 65 54 E 
 
 N 65 54 W 
 
 455 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 33 E 
 
 S 60 33 W 
 
 816 
 
 Delta, 
 
 
 
 
 N 2 51 E 
 
 S 2 51 W 
 
 924 
 
 Turf. 
 
 ■^ 
 
 38 52 24. 29 
 
 76 31 14.78 
 
 vS 36 58 E 
 
 N 36 58 W 
 
 249 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 
 
 
 N 48 50 E 
 
 S 48 50 W 
 
 589 
 
 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 N 13 35 W 
 
 S 13 35 E 
 
 936 
 
 Turf. 
 
 vSTONY HOLLOW. 
 
 {Rhode River -Chart No. 3.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 32.42 76 31 
 
 33-04 
 
 S 53 09 E 
 
 s 79 36 w 
 
 N 22 21 E 
 
 N 53 08 W 
 N 79 36 E 
 S 22 21 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 78S 
 528 
 688 
 
 Rhode, 
 Cupola. 
 Turf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 42.50 76 31 
 
 31-75 
 
 S 36 18 E 
 S 52 03 W 
 N 37 34 E 
 
 N36 18 w 
 N ^2 03 E 
 S 37 34 W 
 
 1007 
 702 
 373 
 
 Rhode. 
 Cupola. 
 Turf. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 52.04 , 76 31 
 
 19.40 
 
 S 13 27 E 
 N 35 29 W 
 S 75 10 W 
 
 N 13 27 W 
 S 35 29 E 
 N 75 10 E 
 
 1167 
 
 1052 
 
 102 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 48.00 • 76 31 
 
 17.48 
 
 vS 1 2 29 E 
 N 53 26 W 
 N 47 04 E 
 
 N 12 28 W 
 S 53 26 E 
 
 vS 47 04 w 
 
 1023 
 185 
 
 407 
 
 Rhode. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Etua. 
 
 CHERRY. 
 {Rhode River— Chart No. 3.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 . 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 38.61 
 
 76 31 04. 35 
 
 S 60 52 E 
 
 N 60 52 W 
 
 195 
 
 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 N 4 34W 
 
 S 4 34 E 
 
 596 
 
 Etna. 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 13 W 
 
 S 49 13 E 
 
 654 
 
 Turf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 43. 34 
 
 76 31 04.58 
 
 N 5 26 W 
 
 S 5 26E 
 
 437 
 
 Etna. 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 19 W 
 
 S 61 19 E 
 
 557 
 
 Turf. 
 
 
 
 
 S 34 42 E 
 
 N 34 42 W 
 
 309 
 
 Delta. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 45. 74 
 
 76 30 56.00 
 
 N 37 04 W 
 
 S 37 OS E 
 
 444 
 
 Etna. 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 23 W 
 
 S 75 23 E 
 
 739 
 
 Turf. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 70 07 W 
 
 N 70 06 E 
 
 1591 
 
 Cupola. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars.^ Anne Arundel Counly^ Md. 
 
 6i 
 
 JACKASS. 
 {Rhode River — Chart No. j. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I^atilude 
 
 IvOngitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U.S.C.& G.S. triangulation .station. 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward j Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 53.40 
 
 76 31 33.24 
 
 S 32 46 w 
 S 74 56 E 
 N 16 54W 
 
 N 32 45 E 
 N 74 56 W 
 S 16 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 951 
 
 277 
 849 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 57- 82 
 
 76 31 32.74 
 
 S 48 57 B 
 S 85 39 E 
 N 21 24 W 
 
 N 48 56 W 
 N 85 39 W 
 S 21 24 E 
 
 337 
 7"3 
 712 
 
 Turf. 
 Etna. 
 Calf. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 02. 82 
 
 76 31 23.90 
 
 N 44 55 W ' S 44 55 E 
 S 3 01 E N 3 01 W 
 S 64 38 E N 64 37 W 
 
 69S 
 390 
 518 
 
 Calf. 
 Turf. 
 Etna. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 59. 03 
 
 76 31 20.53 
 
 N 43 04 W S 43 05 E 
 S 14 37 W , N 14 37 E 
 S 76 04 E i N 76 03 W 
 
 S52 
 270 
 390 
 
 Calf. 
 Turf. 
 Etna. 
 
 
 BOLSTON BANK. 
 (•Rhode River- Chart No. j.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 48. 23 
 
 76 31 
 
 52-57 
 
 S 28 W 
 N 82 29 E 
 
 N 14 55 E 
 
 N 28E 
 S 82 29 W 
 S 14 55 W 
 
 626 
 783 
 102 1 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 56. Si 
 
 76 31 
 
 49-73 
 
 S 4 59 W 
 S 75 05 E 
 N 15 05 E 
 
 N 4 59E 
 N 75 05 W 
 S 15 05 W 
 
 919 
 726 
 722 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 3 
 
 3S 52 54- 68 
 
 76 31 
 
 43.02 
 
 S 16 57 W 
 S 77 38 E 
 N 49E 
 
 N 16 57 E 
 N 77 38 \V 
 S 49 W 
 
 881 
 537 
 769 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 HIGH ISLAND. 
 [Rhode River — Chart N^o.j.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 02. 19 
 
 76 31 57- 23 
 
 S 6 qS E 
 S 67 44 E 
 N 36 47 E 
 
 N 6 08 W 
 N 67 4^ W 
 S 36 48 w 
 
 1 102 
 971 
 
 644 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 10. 24 
 
 76 31 53-18 
 
 S 28 E 
 S 51 05 E 
 N 58 48 E 
 
 N 28 W 
 N 51 05 W 
 S 58 48 W 
 
 T367 
 loiS 
 
 371 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 07. 64 
 
 76 31 49- 00 
 
 S 4 26 W 
 S 51 02 E 
 N 26 57 E 
 
 N 4 26 E 
 N 51 02 W 
 S 26 57 \V 
 
 1284 
 877 
 372 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
62 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 FLAT ISLAND. 
 
 ( Rhode River— Charl No. 3. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Ivatitude 
 
 IvOngitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U.S.C.&G.S 
 
 triangulation station. 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 09. 28 
 
 76 32 00. 82 
 
 S 9 03 E 
 S 58 31 E 
 N 60 04 E 
 
 N 9 02 W 
 N 58 30 W 
 S 60 04 W 
 
 1352 
 1162 
 
 554 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 15. o3 
 
 .76 32 08. 82 
 
 S 15 29 E 
 vS 56 22 E 
 N83 u E 
 
 N 15 29 W 
 N 56 22 W 
 S 83 II W 
 
 1587 
 r447 
 696 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 
 3 
 
 3S 53 24. iS 
 
 76 32 03. 19 
 
 S 8 31 E 
 vS 43 35 E 
 vS 67 24 E 
 
 N S 30 W 
 N 43 35 W 
 N 67 24 W 
 
 1858 
 1532 
 588 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 
 BT'CE. 
 ( Rhode River — Chart No. j.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 t II 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 27.22 
 
 76 31 54- 57 
 
 S I 25 E - 
 vS 34 22 E 
 S4^ 51 E 
 
 N I 25 W 
 N 34 22 W 
 
 N43 5' W 
 
 1940 
 1469 
 
 455 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 30-38 
 
 76 32 05.82 
 
 S 9 33 E 
 S 40 29 E 
 S 54 36 E 
 
 N 9 33 W 
 
 N 40 2S W 
 N 54 35 W 
 
 2"75 
 1733 
 751 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 35- 18 
 
 76 32 03. 90 
 
 S 7 34 E 
 S 35 59 E 
 S 43 15 E 
 
 N 7 34 W 
 N 35 59 W 
 N 43 15 W 
 
 2228 
 1830 
 819 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Calf. 
 
Survey of Oys/er Bars, Ainic Arniidcl County, Md. 63 
 
 BAY SHORE. 
 
 ( Chesapeake Bay bchc'een West River and Herring Bay — Chart No. y.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatio 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 21. U4 
 
 or /r 
 76 31 55.90 
 
 N 21 03 E 
 N 86 52 W 
 S 55 04 W 
 
 S 21 03 W 
 
 S 86 52 E 
 N 55 03 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2175 
 
 728 
 
 3819 
 
 Broad. 
 Parker. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 47 45.64 
 
 76 30 33. 40 
 
 N 25 05 E 
 N 8 22 W 
 S 59 30 W 
 
 S 25 06 W 
 S 8 22E 
 N 59 29 E 
 
 2624 
 58t 
 162 1 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Broad. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 48 51.50 
 
 76 28 52. 6u 
 
 N 17 25 W 
 N 84 16 W 
 S 59 07 W 
 
 S 17 25 E 
 S 84 16 E 
 N 59 06 E 
 
 2S40 
 1555 
 3199 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 Nut. 
 
 
 4 3S 49 35- 36 
 
 76 29 11.96 
 
 N 28 33 E 
 N 15 25 W 
 S 38 04 W 
 
 S 28 35 W 
 S 15 25 E 
 
 N 38 04 E 
 
 10015 
 1276 
 1681 
 
 Thomas Point I^ight. 
 
 Horse.shoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 49 42. 70 
 
 76 27 33. 13 
 
 N 14 20 E 
 N 71 32W 
 S 66 41 W 
 
 S 14 21 W 
 S 71 34 E 
 N 66 40 E 
 
 8824 
 3106 
 3968 
 
 Thomas Point Light. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 48 54. 54 
 
 76 27 58.99 
 
 N 40 58 W 
 N 88 59 W 
 S 67 15 W 
 
 S 40 59 E 
 S 89 00 E 
 N 67 14 E 
 
 3452 
 2955 
 4510 
 
 Horseshoe, 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 Nut. 
 
 
 7 ' 38 48 42.60 
 
 76 28 31. 60 
 
 N 25 00 W 
 
 N 77 45 W 
 S 67 52 W 
 
 S 24 59 E 
 S 77 46 E 
 
 N 67 51 E 
 
 3321 
 2150 
 3562 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Franklin. 
 
 Nut. 
 
 
 S 38 46 30.66 
 
 76 29 45. 60 
 
 N 23 26 W 
 N 57 18 W 
 vS 86 06 W 
 
 S 23 25 E 
 S 57 19E 
 
 N 86 04 E 
 
 3386 
 3158 
 417S 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Broad. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 
 9 3S 46 21.72 
 
 i 
 
 76 30 20.82 
 
 N 6 58 W 
 N 40 43 W 
 N 89 41 W 
 
 S 6 59E 
 
 S 40 44 E 
 S 89 43 E 
 
 3434 
 2649 
 3238 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Broad. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 
64 
 
 Survey of Oyslcr Bars, Aiii/r Arm/del County, Md. 
 
 LONG. 
 {Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Herring Bay — Chart No. 4.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 rlaugulation station. 
 
 ba'r 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 23.03 
 
 76 32 15. 40 
 
 S 34 48 E 
 N 12 10 E 
 
 N 34 48 W 
 S 12 10 w 
 
 1740 
 6148 
 
 Holland. 
 Broad. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 55 33 W 
 
 S 55 34 E 
 
 3170 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 22.57 
 
 76 32 37. 02 
 
 S 48 54 E 
 N 5 04 E 
 N 48 29 W 
 
 N 47 53 W 
 S 5 04W 
 S 48 30 E 
 
 210S 
 4051 
 2729 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 2r. 04 
 
 76 31 55- 90 
 
 N 21 OS E 
 N 86 52 W 
 
 S 21 03 W 
 S 86 52 E 
 
 2175 
 728 
 
 Broad. 
 Parker, 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 55 04 W 
 
 N 55 03 E 
 
 3819 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 21. 72 
 
 76 30 20. 62 
 
 N 6 58 W 
 
 N 40 43 W 
 N 89 41 W 
 
 vS 6 59 E 
 
 S 40 44 E 
 S 89 43 E 
 
 3434 
 2649 
 323S 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Broad. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 45 17.50 
 
 76 31 28. 94 
 
 N 58 E 
 N 33 24 W 
 S 89 21 W 
 
 S 58 W 
 S 33 25 E 
 N 89 20 E 
 
 4173 
 2615 
 3842 
 
 Broad. 
 Parker. 
 F'airhaven. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 46. 50 
 
 76 3t 39.63 
 
 N 3 52E 
 N 19 43 W 
 N 74 16 W 
 
 S 3 52W 
 S 19 44 E 
 S 74 18 E 
 
 5231 
 343t> 
 3696 
 
 Broad. 
 Parker. 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 
 FAIRHAVEN. 
 {Herring Bay off Fairhaven — Chart yVo. 4. ) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / - 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 33. 63 
 
 76 32 47. 46 
 
 S 45 51 E 
 N 9 49 E 
 N 50 55 W 
 
 N 45 50 W 
 S 9 49W 
 S 50 56 E 
 
 2566 
 
 3716 
 2277 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 39. 19 
 
 7^ 33 "-47 
 
 S 51 25 E 
 N 20 03 E 
 N 42 16 W 
 
 N 51 26 W 
 vS 20 03 W 
 S 42 16 E 
 
 3165 
 3699 
 1686 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 04. 65 
 
 76 32 56. 40 
 
 N 18 23 E 
 N 14 04 W 
 N 75 44 W 
 
 S 18 24 W 
 S 14 04 E 
 S 75 45 E 
 
 2757 
 2321 
 1581 
 
 Parker. 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 47. 06 
 
 76 33 27. 00 
 
 vS 34 50 W 
 S 34 05 E 
 N 54 45 E 
 
 N 34 49 E 
 N 34 04 W 
 S 54 45 W 
 
 1267 
 5148 
 2054 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 5 
 
 38 45 27. 79 
 
 76 32 27. 80 
 
 N 3 34 E 
 N41 54 W 
 S 80 19 W 
 
 .S 3 34 W 
 vS 41 54 E 
 N 80 17 E 
 
 1839 
 1975 
 2321 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 HOLLAND POINT. 
 {Chesapeake Bay, northeast of Holland Point — Chart No. 4.) 
 
 65 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation station. 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 30. 91 
 
 76 29 59.52 
 
 N 6 06 W 
 N 33 20 W 
 N 82 47 W 
 
 / 
 
 S 6 06E 
 S 33 21 E 
 S 82 48 E 
 
 Yards. 
 9221 
 6914 
 2617 
 
 Nut. 
 Parker. 
 Holland. ' 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 34- 30 
 
 76 30 59. 24 
 
 N 3 46E 
 N21 26 W 
 N 53 24 W 
 
 S 3 47 W 
 S 21 27 E 
 S 53 25 E 
 
 9074 
 6084 
 5762 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Fairhaven. 
 
 3' 
 
 38 44 04. 64 
 
 76 32 28. 49 
 
 S 58 52 w 
 N I 38E 
 N 43 15 W 
 
 N 58 52 E 
 S I 38W 
 S 43 16 E 
 
 1564 
 4641 
 3313 
 
 Holland. 
 Parker. 
 Fairhaven . 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 33- 13 
 
 76 30 30.77 
 
 N I 45W 
 N 60 54 W 
 S 25 02 W 
 
 S I 45 E 
 S 60 55 E 
 N 25 01 E 
 
 5049 
 3404 
 4179 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Holland. 
 
 5 
 
 38 45 43. 72 
 
 76 29 41. 78 
 
 N 17 09 W 
 N 73 04 W 
 S 36 31 w 
 
 vS 17 10 E 
 S 73 06 E 
 N 36 30 E 
 
 4908 
 4462 
 5151 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Holland. 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 36. 67 
 
 76 29 21.57 
 
 N 15 54 W 
 N 53 26 W 
 S 62 i8 W 
 
 S 15 55 E. 
 S 53 28 E 
 N 62 17 E 
 
 7228 
 5977 
 4064 
 
 Nut. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Holland. 
 
 LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGUI,ATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTION OF LANDMARKS. 
 
 The oyster-culture laws of Marj-land authorizing the survey of natural oyster bars 
 provide for " an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of land- 
 marks as may be necessary to enable the said Board, or their succes.sors, to find and 
 ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by 
 delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States authorizing the 
 cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster 
 bars of Maryland provides for the erection of ' ' such structures as may be necessary to 
 mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future work of 
 the Coa.st and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform 
 in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United 
 States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws .stated above the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and 'future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view considerable effort has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 330—07 S 
 
66 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Aid. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the description of stations in a uniform and 
 logical manner. The descriptions start with the assumption that the individual seeking 
 the station has only an indefinite idea of its location. They then graduall)- proceed 
 from general descriptions of the surroundings of a landmark to the specific details of 
 the character of the center and reference markings. An examination of the descrip- 
 tions themselves will be.st indicate the method followed. 
 
 The heading of each description is the name by which the landmark is known and 
 designated in all work and records executed by the commission. Where the same 
 name is used for two or more stations, as is the case in several instances in Anne 
 Arundel County, the general locality of the station being described is given in paren- 
 theses alongside its name. 
 
 In the first paragraph, under the heading of "Locality," is given a description of 
 the general locality of the landmark and the serial ninnber of the published chart of 
 the oyster bars of Anne Arundel County which best shows its location. The second 
 paragraph, under this same heading, furni.shes the description of the immediate localit}- 
 of the landmark and refers to the bearing and distance of the cement monument mark- 
 ing the reference station, as it is the first object that is likely to catch the eye when the 
 immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached. 
 
 Under the heading of " Marks ^' a description is given of the markings of the 
 "observed station" and the "reference station." It will be noted that although the 
 "observed station" is the one "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles, 
 it is not marked as well as the reference station, and in many instances has only a pine 
 stub to indicate its position. This is the case, for the reason that the necessity of inter- 
 visibilit}' of triangulation stations usuall}' made it compulsory to locate the.se stations 
 on edges of banks and ends of points of land, which in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries 
 generally means that they will be washed away in a short period of years. The past 
 experience of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in this region showed the necessity of 
 reference marks, if the reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation was to be 
 avoided in the near future. 
 
 The marks designated in the descriptions as " the center point of triangle on stand- 
 ard cement monument" are all exactly alike. They are made out of cement, sand, 
 and gravel and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops are 
 all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters " M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters " U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. All of the.se monuments have been planted in the 
 .same manner, with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 As the above facts in reference to the ' ' standard cement monuments ' ' are a constant 
 element in all the descriptions, their needless repetition is avoided by this one statement. 
 
 It is the expectation that the "reference stations," the character of which is 
 explained above, will be used in the near future in the place of the original stations. 
 This has been made possible by the careful measurements of direction and distance of 
 these stations from the "observed station" which are recorded under the heading of 
 " References." " 
 
 "To obtain the geographic positions of anj' of the "observed stations" or of the "reference 
 stations," application should be made to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at 
 Washington. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 6j 
 
 Under the heading of ' ' References ' ' are given the directions and distances of all 
 objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography or 
 location of boundaries of oyster bars, these references will be sufficient in many cases, 
 to relocate the ' ' observed station " or " reference station ' ' when both of them have 
 been destroyed but the reference objects remain. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described. Its direction is taken as being o° oo' oo", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing "of the initial object is always given, in parentheses alongside the 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the reference 
 objects for the purposes of locating a station bj^ compass bearings, or the relocation of 
 corner buoys of 03'ster-bar boundaries by the method of horizontal angles described 
 under the heading of "Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The ' ' miles ' ' are statute miles and 
 maj' be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must 
 be looked on as results generally' obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The 
 "meters," however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in ever}- 
 case have been measured with a steel tape. 
 
 NORTH POINT (OLD TOWER). 
 
 Locality. — South of North Point about 150 yards offshore. (See Chart No. i.) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on old stone tower formerly used as a light- 
 house. 
 
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 " Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)" S Si 20 E 2/2 miles. 
 
 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT (FRONT RANGE). 
 
 Locality. — Offshore about 2^ miles east by south of North Point and about 4 miles north-north- 
 east of Bodkin Point. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on brown structure known as Craighill 
 Channel Front Range Light-hou.se. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 ■ "North Point (Old Tower)" N Si 19 W lyi miles. 
 
 ROCK POINT. 
 
 Locality. — South side of entrance to Rock Creek on Rock Point. (See Chart No. i.) 
 Observed station is near the extreme end of point about 70 yards southeast from a small tower 
 and 12 yards from the sea wall. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light " (878° 17' E) o 00 00 3 ^^^ miles. 
 
 Bodkin Point ( Old Tower) 25 43 33;^ miles. 
 
 Tower on east corner 194 00 70 yards. 
 
 Outer ' ' White Rocks " 211 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Water tower (opposite shore) 291 27 2j^ miles. ' 
 
 «The mean magnetic declination for Anne Arundel County (in 1907) is 5° 45' west of north, and 
 . it is increasing at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
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 SEVEN FOOT KNOLL LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Offshore about xYz miles north-northeast of Bodkin Point and 3)4^ miles southeast by 
 south of North Point. (See Chart N6. i.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of lantern on brown screw pile structure known as Seven 
 Foot Knoll Light-house. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Bodkin Point (Old Tower) " S 30 03 W i>^ miles. 
 
 BODKIN POINT (OLD TOWER). 
 
 Locality. — South side of entrance to Bodkin Creek, on Bodkin Point, about 15 yards east of old 
 stone house. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Observed station is on top and at center of old tower formerly used as a light-house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a drill hole about 2 inches in diameter and 3 inches 
 deep. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" N 30 04 E i>< miles. 
 
 LOCUST. 
 
 Locality. — On shore of bay, midway between Bodkin Point Tower and the mouth of Magofhy 
 River. Counting down the bay from Bodkin Tower the station is located on the fifth bluff and near 
 the center of it. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Observed station is on the top of a bluff 20 feet high. It is 25 feet back from the edge of the bluff 
 and just outside of a large orchard. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.77 meters west 
 of observed station. 
 
 Matks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub set flush with ground. Reference station is 
 the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a , ,, 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" (N 17° 49' E) ... . o 00 
 
 Farm-house (through trees) 165 56 
 
 Reference station 242 22 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree 249 43 6. 59 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (6 inches diameter) 333 12 15-57 nieters. 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower) 350 43 1)^ miles. 
 
 00 4 miles. 
 
 }l mile. 
 
 20 6. 77 meters. 
 
 BAY (MAGOTHY RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — Magothy River, on north shore of Siller}' Bay, about J< mile west of Long Point and 
 lYz miles northeast of Dobbins Island. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Observed station is on edge of woods, about 2 feet above and 20 feet back from high-water mark. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 4.55 meters north of obser\'ed station. 
 
 Marlis. — Observed station is a nail in a stub surrounded by a pine box projecting 6 inches above 
 the ground. Reference station is the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / /i 
 
 "Dobbins" (S 29° 01' W) o 
 
 Right tangent Dobbins Island 9 
 
 Right tangent small island 19 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 12 inches diameter) 112 
 
 Reference station 149 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 12 inches diameter) 232 
 
 Right tangent Gibson Island 326 
 
 00 00 1^4" miles. 
 
 15 ly^ miles. 
 
 II \% miles. 
 
 15 6.98 meters. 
 
 19 10 4.55 meters. 
 
 53 9.41 meters. 
 
 53 ^Yz miles. 
 
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 PHIL. 
 
 Locality. — North end of Gibson Island on point on south side of entrance to the cove making 
 out from Sillery Bay. This cove nearly separates the island from the mainland. (See Chart No. i.) 
 Observed station is on the northwestern side of a low sand spit at about high-water mark. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 0.95 meters northeast of obser\'ed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a broad pole signal with bottom of pole set in a wooden box pro- 
 jecting 6 inches above the ground. Reference station is the center point of a triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Bay " (N 57° 20' W) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Small white shanty 23 18 % mile. 
 
 Brown dwelling 129 28 }i mile. 
 
 Reference station 135 51 00 o. 95 meter. 
 
 White dwelling (left end) 192 10 3^' mile. 
 
 HICKORY. 
 
 Locality. — Northwest shore of Sillery Bay on Hickory Bar Point, about ^ mile north by east of 
 Dobbins Island and 34^ mile west by south of entrance to cove separating Gibson Island from main- 
 land. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Observed station is i foot above and 30 feet back from high-water mark and a short distance from 
 the extreme point. Cement monument marking reference station is 2.38 meters northwest of observed 
 station. 
 
 il/arX'i. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set in a box projecting 6 inches above the ground. 
 Reference station is the center point of a triangle on standard cement monvnnent. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Dobbins " (S 7° 51' W) o 00 00 3_^' mile. 
 
 Right tangent Dobbins Island 20 09 ^ mile. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 131 24 00 2. 38 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on old tree 135 38 7- 36 meters. 
 
 Left tangent point at entrance to cove 254 29 i mile. 
 
 Lone tree near "Purse," triangulation station . 332 33 3 miles. 
 
 SILLERY. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of Sillery on the northwest point of Gibson Island about i mile northeast 
 of Dobbins Island. (See Chart No. i. ) 
 
 Observed station is on top of a bluff 6 feet high and 15 feet back from the edge. It is about 50 
 feet south of the break of the bluff where a low marsh commences. A small stump stands about i 
 foot distant with blaze facing station. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.99 meters 
 southeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub set flush with the ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hickory " (N 70° 41' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on hickory tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 129 10 9.39 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (4 inches diameter) . 174 45 10. 12 meters. 
 
 REFERENCE STATION 197 49 50 5.99 meters. 
 
 Unpainted building (seen through trees) 208 44 ^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent Dobbins Island 303 13 I mile. 
 
 Chimney on house (opposite shore) 350 47 i mile. 
 
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 PEACH HILL. 
 
 Locality. — Summit of a prominent hill on Gibson Island about % mile back from shore of bay 
 and I V miles north of entrance to Magothy River. (See Chart No. i.) 
 
 Observed station is on the second hill south of the sand beach connecting Gibson Island with 
 the mainland and }i mile south of a white dwelling house. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 10.75 nieters southeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observ-ed station is the intersection of two cross lines on the top of a granite monument 
 projecting 4 inches above the ground. Reference station is the center point of a triangle on stand- 
 ard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / ,, 
 
 "Welch" (841° 14' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house (near Welch ) i 
 
 Cupola of barn 96 
 
 Right tangent of dwelling 134 
 
 Nail in stump (5 inches diameter) 177 
 
 Reference .station 263 
 
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 % mile. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 21 % mile. 
 
 21 4.13 meters. 
 
 48 10 10.75 meters. 
 
 WELCH. 
 
 Locality. — Southern end of Gibson Lslahd on top of prominent hill about !>' mile north by west 
 of Mountain Point and i '^ miles southeast of Dobbins Island. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is in the side yard of house belonging to James Ellison and is 29.60 nieters south 
 of the northeast corner of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Revell" (S69° 56' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze on stump (15 inches diameter) . . 71 
 
 Northeast corner of porch of house ii5 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (6 inches diameter) 170 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Point 256 
 
 00 00 I ^ miles. 
 
 13 23. 60 meters. 
 
 12 29. 60 meters. 
 
 31 30. 83 meters. 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 BLUFF (MAGOTHY RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — West side of Gibson Island and northwest shore of Magothy River, about i mile north- 
 west of Mountain Point. It is near the center of the third prominent bluff from Mountain Point. 
 (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is on the top of a bluff 20 feet high. It is in a thick woods about 15 feet from 
 the edge of the bluff. Cement monument marking reference station is 5 meters northeast by east of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub set flush with ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Revell" (S 49° 48' W) o 
 
 Left tangent Dobbins Island 55 
 
 Chimney of white house on Dobbins Island ... 61 
 
 Right tangent Dobbins Island 64 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (15 inches diameter) 131 
 
 Reference st.\tion 189 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 12 inches diameter) 216 
 
 Lone tree ( near ' ' Purse ' ' triangulation station ) . 302 
 
 00 00 1% miles. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 iS I mile. 
 
 30 I mile. 
 
 59 7. 94 meters. 
 
 43 20 5 meters. 
 
 58 6. 35 meters. 
 
 50 2 miles. 
 
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 DOBBINS. 
 
 Locality. — North side of Magothy River on extreme east end of Dobbins Island. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 Observed station is on top of a bluff 25 feet high and abouf30 feet back from the edge. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 3.37 meters west of station. 
 
 ■ Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub projecting 3 inches above-ground. Reference station 
 is center point of a triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Refevt'iices. — o / // 
 
 ' ' Bay " ( N 29° o i ' E ) o 00 oo i ',< miles. 
 
 Yellow house 46 31 i mile. 
 
 Sandy Point Light 108 22 6 miles. 
 
 Lone tree near " Purse " triangulation station .123 00 2 '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on island 201 51 150 yards. 
 
 Reference station 220 24 50 3.37 meters. 
 
 Tangent to Hickorj' Bar Point 33S 52 V niile. 
 
 IRON. 
 
 Locality. — North shore Magothy River on extreme southeast end of Park Point and between 
 entrances to Park and Broad creeks. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on the top of a bluff about 15 feet higli and is 15 feet back from the edge. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 5.01 meters northwest by west of station. 
 
 J/ar/;.s. — Observed .station is a nail in a wooden stub jjrojecting 3 inches above the ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Huddle" (S iS° 13' \V) o 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 12 inches diameter) .... 95 
 
 Rekkrence st.\tion 122 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree 1 28 
 
 Nail in blaze on forked tree 190 
 
 House on Dobbins Island 258 
 
 Lone tree near ' ' Purse ' ' triangulation .station . 298 
 
 47 
 
 I mile. 
 
 8. 96 meters. 
 
 18 20 5.01 meters. 
 
 19 10. 46 meters. 
 
 57 4-37 meters. 
 
 II i.^ mile. 
 
 13 3 miles. 
 
 HAM. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of upper end of Magothy River opposite I'erry Point on first point west of 
 mouth of Blackhole Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low flat sandy point making out from a bluff 15 feet high. It is 3 feet 
 above and 10 feet back from high-water mark. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.34 
 meters north of observed station. 
 
 .Mar/ts. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub projecting 3 inches above the ground. Ref- 
 erence station is the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Ferry" (S 14° 17' E) o 00 uo y, mile. 
 
 Reference station 201 , 20 00 7. 34 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 12 inches diameter) 260 55 7-54 meters. 
 
 House on Dobljins Island 283 58 2% miles. 
 
 Old Station 317 03 6. 04 meters. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of upper end of Magothy River about i^ mile northwest from mouth of 
 Blackliole Creek and nearly abrea.st of Cypress Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is at the base of a bluff about 20 feet high. It is 2 feet above and 2 feet back 
 from high-water mark. Several large brown bowlders are scattered in front of the station. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 11. 85 meters northeast by north of the observed station on the 
 top of bluff. It can not be seen from the observed station. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is a pole signal with the lower end of the pole sunk in a box projecting 
 I foot above the ground. Reference station is the center point of a triangle on standard cement 
 monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Horn" {S65 33 W) K mile. 
 
 Reference station S by W 11. 86 meters. 
 
 HORN (MAGOTHY RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — South shore of upper end of Magothy River about % mile southeast from mouth of 
 Cattail Creek and J4 mile north of Cypress Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on a point about 2 feet above and 10 feet back from high-water mark. Slope 
 of bank begins at station and rises to an elevation of 20 feet and is covered with woods. A pile of 
 stone surrounds station. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.51 meters south by east of 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub 3 inches below the surface of the ground. 
 Reference station is the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a r r/ 
 
 " Huddle " ( vS 63° 06' E) o 00 00 2){ miles. 
 
 White house near mouth of Dividing Creek ... 38 oS f/ mile. 
 
 Reference station 42 02 40 4. 5 1 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (4 inches diameter) 49 13 7. 82 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on forked tree 78 22 5.21 meters. 
 
 Chimney of white house across river 254 59 j,< mile. 
 
 TAIL. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of upper end of Magothy River on Stony Point at eastern side of entrance 
 to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on the upper edge of a bluff 15 feet high. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 6.94 meters south-southeast of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a pole signal with base stuck in a vertical box. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle oh standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / /, 
 
 " Horn " ( N 24° 24' W) o 00 00 |^ mile. 
 
 White house « •. 17 24 \% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (8 inches diameter) 129 18 11. 22 meters. 
 
 Reference station 171 13 00 6. 94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (6 inches diameter) 192 47 3. 14 meters. 
 
 Small hill on point on mouth of Dividing 
 
 Creek , 242 50 '/ nule. 
 
 Chimney on house on west shore of Dividing 
 
 Creek 267 oS -'^ mile. 
 
 FERRY. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Magothy River on Ferry Point about )< mile east of mouth of Dividing 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is 15 feet from and 3 feet above high-water mark. There are five cedar trees in 
 close proximity to the station. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.08 meters southwest 
 by south from observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in cement in a tile pipe buried i foot below the surface. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Huddle" (S 72° 50' E) o uo 00 1 '4' iniles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on forked tree (4 inches diameter) 28 34 9. 74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (6 inches diameter) 57 46 22. 70 meters. 
 
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 REFERENCE STATION 97 05 lo 5. oS meters. 
 
 Top of white house 114 22 Yz mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (8 inches diameter) 6. 43 meters. 
 
 House on Dobbins Island 332 30 2^ miles. 
 
 House on hill back of Mountain Point 347 04 3'/^ miles. 
 
 HUDDLE. 
 
 Locality. — vSouth shore of Magoth}- River on Huddles Point about :V mile northeast of inner 
 entrance to Forked Creek. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 feet from the edge of a sandy bank 8 feet high. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 4.99 meters south-southwest from observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail set in cement in a tile pipe projecting i inch above the sand. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Iron" (N 19° 13' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 House on Dobbins Island 37 52 i,'4f miles. 
 
 House on hill back of Mountain Point 69 48 2^4' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (3 inches diameter) 176 38 15. 86 meters. 
 
 Reference station i86 32 50 4. 99 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree ( 14 inches dianieter) .... 255 33 5. 86 meters. 
 
 REVELL. 
 
 Locality. -South shore of Magothy River, about i '4^ miles west-northwest of Persimmon Point 
 and I % miles south of east end of Dobbins Island. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is on a bluff 6 feet high and 22 feet from the edge. It is in a large cleared 
 space about 100 yards west of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.54 meters 
 south southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub projecting 4 inches above the ground. 
 Reference station is the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Huddle " (N 67° 20' W) o 00 00 I'/i miles. 
 
 House on Dobbins Island 71 18 I'/i miles. 
 
 House on hill back of Mountain Point 136 35 l}i miles. 
 
 Right tangent Mountain Point i6i 18 i^ miles. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 261 20 00 5.54 meters. 
 
 PURSE. 
 
 Locality. — South of entrance to Magothy River on a prominent hill about '+ uiile .south .south- 
 east of Persimmon Point. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on the nearer of two summits, the other one being occupied by a lone cedar 
 tree. The observed station is almost on line between this cedar tree and Mountain Point. Cement 
 nionmnent marking reference station is 8.93 meters south of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub projecting 4 inches above the ground. 
 Reference station is the center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bluff " (N 9° 10' W) o 00 00 1% miles. 
 
 Tangent to shore toward Sandy Point 31 26 ^r^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent to Gibson Island 34 36 2 miles 
 
 Left chimney of farmhou.se with red roof 133 52 yi mile. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 185 05 50 8. 93 meter 
 
 Lone cedar tree SSW 185 paces 
 
 Left of two prominent trees 288 27 j( mile 
 
 Right of two prominent trees 295 07 j^ mile. 
 
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 2j4 miles. 
 3 miles. 
 ]i mile. 
 
 MAGOTHY. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of bay, about halfway between Persimmon Point and Sandy Point. It is 
 about 2 miles northwest of Sandy Point Light and about 2 miles south-southeast of Mountain Point. 
 (See Chart No. 2.) . 
 
 Observed station is about 20 feet back from the edge of a l)luff 20 feet high. It is just outside au 
 orchard about midway between a group of farm buildings and a grove of trees to the westward. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.63 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub projecting 3 inches above ground, 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — c / // 
 
 "Welch" (N 32° 08' W) o 00 
 
 Right tangent Gibson Island 21 02 
 
 West peak of farmhouse 184 49 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree 15S 52 62. 3 meters. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 287 44 10 1 1 . 63 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree 336 14 32. 92 meters. 
 
 CORN. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of bay, about i mile northwest of Sandy Point Light. (vSee Chart No. 2.) 
 Observed station is in a cultivated field about 18 feet back from edge of a bluff 15 feet high. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 9.42 meters west of observed statiou. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a .stub set flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle of standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Peach Hill " (N 20° 48' W) o 
 
 Baltimore Light 19 
 
 Extreme north tangent of Kent Island 98 
 
 .Sandy Point Light 149 
 
 Lone oak tree ( 2 inches diameter) 229 
 
 East peak of red roof of barn or house 243 
 
 Reference st.\tion 258 
 
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 5 miles. 
 I mile. 
 
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 9. 42,5 meters. 
 
 SANDY POINT LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — East of Sandy Point about J^ mile offshore. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Marks.— Q.^vAex point of black lantern on brown caisson structure known as Sandy Point Light- 
 house. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 " Bay Side " S 64 14 W %, mile. 
 
 RING. 
 
 Locality. — Shore of bay on west side of Kent Island about 2 miles south-southwest of Love Point 
 and 3 miles east of Sandy Point Light. ( See Progress map. ) 
 
 Observed station is about 20 feet above and 35 feet back from high-water mark. It is in a culti- 
 vated field on top of bank and about 6 feet Back from edge. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 9.36 meters east of obser\-ed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with its top 3 inches below the surface. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" ( N 84° 56' W) o 
 
 Cupola on barn 117 
 
 South chimney on white house 141 
 
 Reference station 164 
 
 Lone tree (2 inches diameter) 224 
 
 South chimney on white house 238 
 
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 3 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 00 % mile. 
 
 17 10 ' 9.36 meters. 
 
 10 300 yards. 
 
 56 300 yards. 
 
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 BAY SIDE. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of bay on Sandy Point about ^ mile west-southwest of Sandy Point Light 
 and about ]4. mile southeast of Bay Side Farm dwellings. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is on low sandy point about 2 feet above and 75 yards back from high-water 
 mark and 14 paces east of road to Bay Side house. A number of small locust trees stand in the 
 immediate vicinity. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" (N 64° 13' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 128 45 19.69 meters. 
 
 Nail in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 173 46 17.02 meters. 
 
 West chimney of Bay Side Farm house 245 56 350 yards. 
 
 West cupola on Bay Side barn 249 45 400 yards. 
 
 West peak of small house (red roof) 275 40 300 yards. 
 
 CLUMP. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of bay about one-third way from Hackett Point to Sandy Point on the 
 narrow neck of land east of Goose Pond. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is 3 feet above and 15 feet back from high-water mark. A group of pine trees 
 stand west of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.24 meters west of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set fiush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" (N 47° 47' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 West chimney of white house on Kent Island 
 
 abreast of station 62 12 4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (10 inches diameter) . 185 58 S.oo meters. 
 
 St. Anne's Church spire in Annapolis 202 44 4 miles. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 206 35 4 miles. 
 
 Reference station 218 01 40 6.42 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (lo inches diameter) . 247 17 S.6S meters. 
 
 West chimney of white house 313 09 I mile. 
 
 WASH. 
 
 Locality. — East shore of bay, on west side of Kent Island, about >< mile south of entrance to Broad 
 Creek. ( See Progress map. ) 
 
 Observed station is in a cultivated field about 30 feet back from edge of bluff 15 feet high and 
 about 15 feet south of a small gully making in from bay. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 12.90 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub flush with ground. Reference station is center of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light " (N 36° 19' W) o 00 00 3 >^ miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 116 24 y^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of white house 149 38 400 yards. 
 
 Reference station 156 11 10 1 2. 90 meters. 
 
 Cupola on barn 164 09 400 yards. 
 
 Lone tree ( 2>i feet diameter) 195 32 150 yards. 
 
 Tree ( 15 inches diameter) 208 34 175 yards. 
 
 East chimney on white house 234 38 y^ mile. 
 
 Thomas Point Light 260 32 7 miles. 
 
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 HACKETT. 
 
 Locality. — North side of Annapolis Roads, on the east side of Hackett Point, about 2 miles north- 
 east of Greenbury Light and 3 miles southwest of Sandy Point Light. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is in a cultivated field about 21 feet back from edge of a bluff 15 feet high. It 
 is about 90 feet north of the extreme southeast end of point. A number of large sandstone bowlders 
 are at the foot of the bluff near the station and a group of several stumps stand on edge of bank oppo- 
 site station. Cement monument marking reference station is 8. 68 meters northwest of obser\'ed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub set flush with ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / „ 
 
 "Greenbury Light " (S 52° 55' W) o 
 
 St. Anne's Church spire 24 
 
 Statehouse Dome 28 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 31 
 
 Reference station 57 
 
 North chimney of red roof house 1 20 
 
 Sandy Point Light 172 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 12 2i/i niiles. 
 
 34 3X miles. 
 
 68 3 miles. 
 
 05 00 8. 68 meters. 
 
 15 H ™ile. 
 
 37 3 miles. 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 ^17 yi mile. 
 
 25 V2 mile. 
 
 28 % mile. 
 
 37 Vz mile. 
 
 SPIT. 
 
 Locality. — East shore of Whitehall Bay on west side Hackett Point about }4 mile south of 
 Whitehall wharf and 2 miles northeast of Greenbury Point. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low sand point about 4 feet above and 50 yards back from end of point at 
 high water mark and is on round sand knoll abont 2 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / t> 
 
 "Greenbury Light" (S 43° 50' W) o 
 
 North chimney of house on opposite shore 23 
 
 North chimney of Whitehall house 131 
 
 North chimney of white house 139 
 
 Peak of small house on Whitehall wharf 155 
 
 Northwest corner of small shanty 186 40 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 231 30 35 yards. 
 
 Chimney on small house 250 15 150 yards. 
 
 CHASE (WHITEHALL BAY). 
 Locality. — West shore of Whitehall Bay on point between Mill and Whitehall creeks about % 
 mile northwest of Hackett Point and y^ mile west by south of Whitehall wharf. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 Observed station is in young peach orchard about 30 feet back from edge of a bank iS feet high. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 8.87 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o , ,, 
 
 "Greenbury Light" (S 26° 22' W) o 
 
 Lone tree (2 feet diameter) 150 
 
 Reference station 191 
 
 Center of Whitehall wharf house 230 
 
 West chimney on red roof house (oppositeshore) 265 
 West edge of small shanty on beach (opposite 
 shore) 278 18 Yi, mile. 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 49 300 yards. 
 
 27 00 S. 87 meters. 
 
 49 % mile. 
 
 50 % mile. 
 
oo oo 
 
 . . . . 250 yards. 
 
 37 •• 
 
 1 1 .55 meters. 
 
 03 ■• 
 
 . . . . 1% miles. 
 
 37 •■ 
 
 . . . . 1% miles. 
 
 32 .. 
 
 . . . . i}i miles. 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County, Md. 77 
 
 GREENBURY. 
 
 Locality. — North side of entrance to Severn River, on Greenbury Point, about )i mile north 
 of Greenbury Light-house. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is 60 feet back from end of point and 15 feet above high-vrater mark. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Greenbury Light " (S 7° 20' E) o 
 
 Nail in dead cherry tree (12 inches diameter) . . 6 
 
 Statehouse Dome 107 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 1 14 
 
 Center of water tower opposite Naval Academy , 144 
 
 GREENBURY POINT LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — North side of entrance to Annapolis Harbor, about 250 yards off shore south of Green- 
 bury Point. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Marks. — Center of black lantern on screw pile structure known as Greenbury Point Light-house. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 ' ' Greenbury " N 7 20 \V 250 yards. 
 
 FORT. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast side of entrance to Severn River, about i mile northwest of Greenbury Point 
 and I mile northeast of Naval Academy sea wall. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is 6 feet back from top of bank protected by a masonry wall that has fallen 
 down in places, 10 feet above high-water mark, and 2 feet north of a brick gutter on top of bank. 
 Cement faonument marking reference station is 9.12 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe, with top flush with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Horn " (S 38° 20' W) o 00 00 3^ mUe. 
 
 Saint Anne's Church spire 30 11 1 1^ miles. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 41 23 i '4 miles. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Navel Academy) 4S 06 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of yellow house (red roof) .... 88 37 80 yards. 
 
 Reference station 150 00 40 9. 12 meters. 
 
 Greenbury Light 296 12 \% mile. 
 
 BLUFF (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — East side of Severn River, on high bluff, opposite Santee \\'harf of Naval Academy. 
 (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is 6 feet back from edge of bank 25 feet high. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 11.S42 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 JMarks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe, with top 6 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o , ,, 
 
 " Hospital" (N 80° 00' \V) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 West chimney of yellow house 51 13 _^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (18 inches , 
 
 diameter) 106 09 25. 93 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 126 56 20 11. 84 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (S inches diameter) . 163 46 26. 27 meters. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 318 54 ^ mile. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 322 01 ^ mile. 
 
 Saint John's CoUege 329 25 ^ mile. 
 
78 Survey of Oyster Bars, Aiinc Arimdel County, Md. 
 
 BRICE. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Severn River on Brice Point near northeast end of County Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is 15.40 meters northeast of end of rail of County Bridge about 9 yards north of 
 center of County road and 25 yards west of small pond. It is 3 feet above and 75 feet back from high- 
 water mark. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References.— o / // 
 
 " BluiT " (S 46° 01' E) o 00 00 1^ mile. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 50 23 ^ mile. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 61 51 ^^ mile. 
 
 Lowest bolt head in end post of ground rail 
 
 on County Bridge 65 24 15.40 meters. 
 
 Chimney on bridge-tender's house loi 18 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of yellow house • 157 50 3^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on slate-covered house 190 18 y^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house 199 26 >2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (4 inches diameter) 208 15 10.S9 meters. 
 
 West chimne}' of house 267 17 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in lilaze on locust stump (4 inches diam- 
 eter') 339 23 4. 29 meters. 
 
 KNOB. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Severn River about 150 yards northwest b}- north of north end Mary- 
 land Electric Railway Bridge. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on round knob-hill about 15 feet above and 30 feet back from high-water mark. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 28 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 3Larks. — Observed .station is a nail in pine stub projecting 4 inches above ground. Reference 
 .station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Keferences.— o / // 
 
 " Weems " (N 88° 48' W) o 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 ■ South peak of 3'ellow house 27 08 2 miles. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house no 41 250 yards. 
 
 Reference Station 124 49 40 11.28 meters. 
 
 Chimney on small shanty on railroad bridge. . 203 44 150 yards. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 254 25 i >| miles. 
 
 Hospital (covered chimney or cupola) 261 25 i^ miles. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 263 14 1 5^ miles. 
 
 SPRING. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Severn River about 3-( mile above the Maryland Electric Railway 
 Bridge and on first point southeast of mouth of Cool Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low sand point about 2 feet above and 45 feet back from high-water mark. 
 It is about 15 yards west of small pond and 100 yards west of a bluff 25 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, (NoTE. — 
 This monument replaces a 4-inch tile pipe marking old station.) 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Field " (S 29° 24' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 4 07 2 miles. 
 
 North chimney on red house (opposite shore) . . 74 43 % mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house (opposite shore) 90 06 }( mile. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house 207 25 200 yards. 
 
 Oak stump (5 inches diameter) 228 39 2. 35 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (8 inches diameter) 291 03 7. 25 meters. 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Academy) 340 07 2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oysler Bars, Anne Arundel Connly, Md. 
 
 79 
 
 COOL. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Severn River on point between Chase and Cool Spring creeks and 
 about \\i miles above the Maryland Electric Railway Bridge. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low point of land about 2 feet above and 20 feet back from high-water mark 
 and is 7 feet south of small drain ditch 2 feet wide. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 7.25 meters north-northeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Weenis " ( S 26° 14' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house (opposite shore) 13 23 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on small white shanty (opposite 
 
 .shore) 53 39 ,'< mile. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house (opposite shore) .... 139 15 i mile. 
 
 West chimney of hou.se 180 42 ,"2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on persinnnon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 184 21 J 6. 50 meters. 
 
 REFERENCE .STATION 221 29 ID 7. 25 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on oak tree ( 12 inches diameter) . 311 04 14. 82 meters. 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Academy) 336 13 2'%, miles. 
 
 CHASE (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — Northea.st .shore of Severn River on point on northwest side of entrance to Chase 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low marshy point about 2 feet above and 18 feet back from high-water 
 mark and 25 yards .southwest of foot of a bluff 50 feet high. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 7.05 meters north of observed station. 
 
 I\Iarl;s. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile-drain flush with ground 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cool" (S 47° 38' E) o 00 00 
 
 Chimney on yellow house (opposite shore) .... 30 44 
 
 Chimney on small shantj' (opposite shore) .... 38 01 
 
 Middle window of yellow house (abreast of 
 
 station ) 77 02 
 
 North chimney of redroofhouse(opposite shore) 102 04 
 
 Chimney on yellow house (opposite shore) .... 146 26 
 
 Reference station 241 31 30 
 
 North chimney of white house 306 34 ... 
 
 POINT. 
 
 /-(7Cfi'//Vi'.— Northeast shore of Severn River about '^ mile east-.southeast of Brewer Point and on 
 second point northwest of mouth of Chase Creek. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is back of a long, low marsh point and about 25 feet up side of slope. Two lone 
 cedar trees stand on prominent hill about 150 yards to. the northeast of station. Several old apple 
 trees stand in the immediate vicinity of station. 
 
 yI/(7;-^5. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (Note. — 
 This monument replaces a 4-inch drain tile marking old station. ) 
 
 References.— o , „ ) 
 
 "Salt" (S 1° 44' W) o 00 00 i.{ mile. 
 
 Chimnej' on yellow house (opposite shore) ... 43 24 ',i mile. 
 
 Southwest comer of house 139 43 Y mile. 
 
 Nail in apple tree (12 inches diameter) 233 34 12. 55 meters. 
 
 Windmill 255 15 250 yards. 
 
 Nail in apple tree ( 15 inches diameter) 280 38 5. 70 meters. 
 
 Reference station is 
 
 ^2 mile. 
 yi mile. 
 j4 mile. 
 
 '4 mile. 
 '4 mile. 
 ^2 mile. 
 7. 05 meters. 
 I mile. 
 
8o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Amie Arundel Coiinly^ Md. 
 
 BIGHT. 
 
 mile 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Severn River about >2 mile northeast of Brewer Point and 
 southeast of Arnold Point. (See Chart No. 2. 1 
 
 Observed station is on low, narrow neck of land and about 2 feet above and 15 feet back from 
 high-water mark. It is 15 feet south of foot of slope to a yellow sand bluff 60 feet high. A group of 
 holly trees stand about 10 feet east of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.64 
 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 JMarks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set in center of a 4-inch tile pipe. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Clem " (S 7° 45' W) o 
 
 South chimney of yellow house (opposite shore) 36 
 Northwest corner of unpainted hou.se ( opposite 
 
 shore) 144 
 
 Nail in blaze on leaning pine tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 1 75 
 
 Reference st.^tion 201 
 
 Nail in blaze on holly tree (4 inches diameter). 251 05 3.79 meters. 
 
 East cedar tree of two standing close together 
 (first hill .south) , 353 
 
 56 
 
 17 
 
 34' mile. 
 Yz mile. 
 
 ■/ mile. 
 
 09 
 
 3.72 meters. 
 
 20 11.64 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 ARNOLD. 
 
 00 00 Yz mile. 
 
 08 I '4 miles. 
 
 57 5.96 meters. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of vSevern River on Arnold Point on northwest side of entrance to 
 Aisquith Creek and about Yz mile north of Brewer Point. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is at foot of slope meeting a long, narrow, low neck of land extending about 
 200 vards southeast of station.. It is 3 feet above and 12 feet back from high-water mark. .\ small 
 holly tree stands about 15 feet east of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 3.75 
 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub set in a tile pipe with top 3 inches below surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monmnent. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Brewer " (S 6° 28' E) o 
 
 Center of cottage on Long Point 123 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree ( 10 inches diameter) . 13S 
 
 Reference station 167 16 40 3.75 meters. 
 
 Northwest corner of small house up Aisquith 
 
 Creek 255 30 ^'4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (4 inches diameter) . 293 33 8.31 meters. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house (opposite shore) .... 358 09 i mile. 
 
 SWAN. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Round Bay in Severn River on north side of entrance to Ringolil 
 Cove about \}i miles northeast by ea,st of Long Point. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is about 100 yards north of entrance to Ringold Cove; about 2 feet above and 15 
 feet back from high-water mark and 25 feet west of a bluff 25 feet high. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 7.78 meters east of observed station. 
 
 ^farks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top 1 foot below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o , ,/ 
 
 " Long" (S 73° 38' W ) o 00 uo lY miles. 
 
 Peak of yellow house (opposite shore) 17 04 jY niiles. 
 
 West chimney of white house 62 54 i^ miles. 
 
 North tangent of brown wharf house 8 r 53 3^ mile. 
 
 Nail in pine tree ( 15 inches diameter) 125 42 12.76 meters. 
 
 Reference station 165 39 30 7. 78 meters. 
 
 Nail in red oak tree (2 feet diameter) 178 03 12. 50 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 8i 
 
 HIGH. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of Round Bay in Severn River on Eaglenest Point and on ground 
 occupied by the Round Bay Resort. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is 15 feet back from the edge of a bank 20 feet high and 25 paces southwest of 
 the southwest corner of the dancing pavilion. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.66 
 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top i foot below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Swan" (S 33° 19' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Chimney on house (opposite shore) 48 35 xyi, miles. 
 
 Chimney on cottage on I,ong Point 65 31 i mile. 
 
 Green water tower 154 44 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 193 07 7- 98 meters. 
 
 Southwest corner dancing pavilion 221 57 25 yards. 
 
 Reference station 235 07 20 8. 66 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 254 07 7-58 meters. 
 
 CEDAR (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 Locality. - Upper end of Round Bay in Severn River on Cedar Point. It is on the southeast 
 side of entrance to Yantz Creek. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is 2 feet above and 50 feet back from high-water mark at the extreme west 
 end of Cedar Point. Several cedar trees stand just east of station. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 7.92 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top i foot below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Refere7ices. — o , n 
 
 "High " (S 76° 39' E) o 00 00 T mile. 
 
 Chinmey on red roof of cottage 2 29 \% miles. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 39 31 7 miles. 
 
 Chimney on old house 210 57 i mile. ' 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 230 58 y^ mile. 
 
 Nailin blaze on locust tree (3 inches diameter ) , 288 17 10. 56 meter.s. 
 
 Reference station 302 20 lo 7. 92 meters. 
 
 Green water tower 339 33 ',' mile. 
 
 SHARP. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Round Bay in Severn River about 'j mile northwest of Long 
 Point and X mile southeast of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is on the first low point above Long Point, and is 2 feet above and 25 feet 
 back from high-water mark. A wooded bluff is 100, feet west of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 5.31 meters southwest of observed .station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed .station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top 1 foot below surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a , ,, 
 
 "High" (N 63° 51' E) o 00 00 I mile. 
 
 Cupola on brown wharf (opposite shore) 6 27 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on red-roof cottage (opposite shore) . 14 32 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (3 inches diameter) , 132 46 8. 03 meters. 
 
 Reference station 158 10 30 5. 31 meters. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 272 31 i|4 miles. 
 
 Green water tower (opposite shore) 317 24 i mile. 
 
 330—07 10 
 
82 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 LONG. 
 
 Locality. — North side of entrance to Little Round Bay in Severn River on Long Point, about Yz 
 mile northeast of St. Helena Island. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low marsh point about 2 feet above and I2 feet back of high-water mark. 
 A small cottage stands about 30 yards north of station. Cement monument riiarking reference station 
 is 5.05 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top i foot lielow surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle of standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bay" (S 18° 26' E) o 00 
 
 West chimney on house (opposite shore) 14 59 
 
 Nail in blaze on white oak tree (4 inches di- 
 ameter) 9 > II 
 
 Reference station 136 
 
 Peak of cottage 153 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree ( 8 inches diameter ) . 1 70 
 
 Cupola on brown wharf (opposite shore) 237 
 
 Chimney on red-roof cottage 247 
 
 }{ mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 10. 19 meters. 
 
 5.05 meters. 
 
 30 yards. 
 
 58 20 . 
 
 36 .. . 
 
 52 lo- 97 meters. 
 
 32 I mile. 
 
 og 1 mile. 
 
 LSLAND. 
 
 Locality. — Little Round Bay in Severn River on the southeast point of St. Helena Island. (See 
 Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is on a low marsh point about 2 feet above and 15 feet back from high-water 
 mark and 25 feet south of foot of round hill 15 feet high. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 7.74 meters northwest of station. 
 
 3/arA-s. — Observed .station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top i foot below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on .standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bay " (S 53° 19' E) o 00 00 i{ mile. 
 
 South chimney on hou.se 95 35 i Ji miles. 
 
 RiCFERENCE STATION 198 47 40 7. 74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin tree (6 inches diameter) . 202 04 9. ui meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin black haw tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 244 511 5-42 meters. 
 
 Chimney on red-roof cottage (opposite shore) . 2S0 29 i>2 miles. 
 
 North peak of white barn (opposite shore) .... 294 3S i|< miles. 
 
 Chimney on north end small house (opposite 
 
 shore ) 306 12 2 miles. 
 
 BAY (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 I.oca/ity. — Southwest shore of Severn River on south side of entrance to Round Bay, about H 
 mile southeast of St. Helena Island and }4 uiile south by east of Long Point. ( See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is at high-water mark at foot of a bluff 25 feet high. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is on slope 7.31 meters .southwest of observed station. 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe projecting lu inches above the .surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "^rnold" (N 8u° lu' E) o 
 
 North chimney of white house (opposite shore) 6 
 Nail in blaze on white oak tree ( 2 feet diameter) 64 
 
 Reference .station 116 
 
 Nail in blaze on oak stump (8 inches diameter) 156 
 Nail in blaze on chestnut oak ( 15 inches diam- 
 eter) 198 
 
 Southeast corner of cottage on Long Point .... 260 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 01 i;,-2 miles. 
 
 12 1 6. 50 meters. 
 
 57 2u 7.31 meters. 
 
 39 3-73 meters. 
 
 07 12. 97 metens. 
 
 28 i( mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 83 
 
 BREWER (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Severn River on Brewer Point and nortli of niouth'of Brewer Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low sand point afiout 2 feet above and lo feet back from high-water mark 
 and about 30 yards northwest of extreme end of point. A small lone holl}' tree stands southwest of 
 station and a bluff 30 feet high is 25 feet southwest. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 S.io meters south of obser\'ed station. 
 
 3larks. — Observed station is a 4-inch tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Point" (S 68° 37' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 North chimney of white house (opposite shore) 4 32 i mile. 
 
 Chimney in center of yellow house 30 41 i)^ miles. 
 
 Reference station 63 56 20 S. 10 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on holh- tree (5 inches diameter) . 103 10 3.64 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree ( 12 inches diameter ) 165 11 35 yards. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house (opposite .shore) 2S4 24 >2 mile. 
 
 North chimney of green hou.se, windmill in rear 
 
 (opposite shore) ^ 354 38 '4 mile. 
 
 CLEM. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Severn River on point between Clement Creek and Brewer Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low .sand point about 2 feet above and 35 feet back from high-water mark. 
 Cement monument marking reference .station is 10.07 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub flush with groinid, set in 4-inch tile pipe with top 4 
 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chase" (S 75° 18' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Academy) 22 36 3 miles. 
 
 Chinmey in center of 3'ellow house 34 30 i mile. 
 
 North chimney of house (south side of Clement 
 
 Creek) .• 68 20 "4 mile. 
 
 Reference station 134 08 30 10. 07 meters. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 161 ^tA 3"" yards. 
 
 Small locust tree (2''2 inches diameter) 222 15 30 j-ards. 
 
 Windmill (opposite shore) 307 03 yi mile. 
 
 SALT. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore vSevern River between Clement and Saltwork creeks and abreast of 
 Chase Creek. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is 10 feet back from edge of a bank 10 feet high. A number of small cedar trees 
 stand on edge of bank in front of station. Cement monument marking reference station is S.07 
 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub in a 4-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches lielow surface of 
 ground. Reference .station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cool" (S 84° 23' E) u 00 ou 34' mile. 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Academy) 27 51 2]/^ miles. 
 
 Chimney in center of yellow house 34 45 3^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 142 31 30 8. 07 meters. 
 
 North chimney of red roof house 149 27 80 yards. 
 
84 Sw-vey of Oyster Bars, Ani/c Arimdcl Coitiity, Md. 
 
 Center of large oak tree (2 f4 feet diameter) . . . 206 22 50 yards. 
 
 Chimney on j-ellow house 223 27 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin cedar tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 254 40 5. 88 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree (8 inches diameter) . 32S 44 7. 20 meters. 
 
 South chimneystandingalone (oppositeshore) . 332 35 1 mile. 
 
 LUCE. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Severn River about 200 yards northwest of entrance to Luce Creek 
 and \% miles above Railway Bridge. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low island at mouth of^aminond Fish Pond and about 2 feet above and iS 
 feet back from high-water mark. A number of small trees stand in the immediate vicinity. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 7.32 meters southwest of observed .station. 
 
 Marks. -Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o 1 rr 
 
 "Spring " (S 84° 24' E) o 00 00 J4' mile. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house first hill south 56 34 % mile. 
 
 Twin cedar tree (3 inches diameter) 88 27 15. 75 meters. 
 
 Chimney on small white shanty 93 28 200 yards. 
 
 Reference .station 125 09 40 7. 32 meters. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 218 26 i mile. 
 
 East chimney on white house (opposite shore) .261 38 3^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on small white house at mouth of Cool 
 
 Spring Creek (opposite shore) 342 11 lA mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter ) 355 22 6. 07 meters. 
 
 WEEMS. 
 
 Locality. —Southwest shore of Severn River on first point south of Luce Creek and about % mile 
 above the Railwa)- Bridge. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on low sand point covered with myrtle bushes about 2 Ji feet above and 75 feet 
 back from high-water mark at end of point. The ground rises abruptly about 150 yards west of 
 station. 
 
 Marks.- — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (Note. — 
 This monument replaces tile marking old station. ) 
 
 References. — o , /, 
 
 "Field" (S 47° 40' E) u ou 00 i mile. 
 
 South chimney (red house) 99 08 200 yards. 
 
 Chimnej' in center of white house 142 11 250 yards. 
 
 North chimney of white house (opposite shore) . 232 47 %, mile. 
 
 North chimne}- of yellow house (opposite shore) . 255 41 |^ mile. 
 
 Windmill (opposite shore) 2S0 56 % mile. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house (opposite shore) . 308 28 H mile. 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Academy) 350 00 2 miles. 
 
 FIELD. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Severn River on first point east of Railway Bridge and % mile 
 north of County Bridge. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 
 Observed station is on round knob hill about 10 feet above high -water mark and 15 feet west of 
 edge of low sand point extending 50 yards to the west. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 85 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (NOTE. — 
 This monument replaces tile marking old station.) 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Weenis" (N 47° 39' W) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Center chimney of lead-colored house (oppo- 
 site shore) 21 47 34" mile. 
 
 North chimney of yellow house (opposite 
 
 shore) 49 3" % mile. 
 
 Blaze on pine tree (12 inches diameter) 161 26 10. 30 meters. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 206 15 i mile. 
 
 Hospital cupola 214 10 U mile 
 
 Blaze on poplar tree (12 inches diameter) .... 326 46 7. 18 meters. 
 
 HOSPITAL CUPOLA (NAVAL ACADEMY). 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of Severn River on prominent hill. It is a short distance Ijack from 
 shore and just south of County Bridge. (vSee Chart No. 2.) 
 Martis.— Center point of cupola on new Naval Hospital. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 FLAGSTAFF (NAVAL ACADEMY BOATHOUSE). 
 
 Locality. — Naval Academy grounds near Santee Wharf. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 Ma) lis. — Center of flagstaff on northwest end of boathouse at Naval Academy. 
 References .—tHone necessarj'. 
 
 vSTATEHOUSE DOME (ANNAPOLIS). 
 
 Locality. — City of Annapolis. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 Marks. — Center of Statehouse Dome. 
 Referetices. — None necessary. 
 
 ST. ANNE'S CHURCH SPIRE (ANNAPOLIS). 
 
 Locality. — City of Annapolis. ( See Chart No. 2. ) 
 Marks. — Center of spire on St. Anne's Church. 
 References.- None necessary. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE (ANNAPOLIS). 
 
 Locality. — City of Annapolis. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 Marks. — Center of spire on Catholic Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE CUPOLA (ANNAPOLIS). 
 
 Locality. — City of Annapolis. (See Chart No. 2.) 
 Marks. — Center of belfry on St. John's College. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HORN (SEVERN RIVER). 
 
 Z.orfl/ziJj'.— Southwest shore of Severn River, on Horn Point, about 34^ mile southeast of wharves in 
 Annapolis Harbor and on south side of entrance to Spa Creek. (See Chart No. 2. ) 
 
 Observed station is about 30 yards north of wire fence and 200 yards northwest of white house with 
 red tin roof. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.24 meters west of observed station. 
 
86 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Ar/indel Coitii/y., Aid. 
 
 3faiks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top llvish with ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a , ,/ 
 
 " Greenbury Light-house" (S 74^ 51' K) . . . ■ o 00 ou i mile. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 86 05 '2 mile. 
 
 Reference; station 134 55 50 n. 24 meters. 
 
 Statehouse Dome 190 51 i mile. 
 
 St. John's College 198 58 i mile. 
 
 Chapel Dome (Naval Academy) 20S 13 ^ mile. 
 
 START. 
 
 /.oivr ///)'. — Southwest shore of Annapolis Roads, about )'■> mile south of Horn Point and i mile we.st 
 of Greenbury Light-house. (See Chart No. 2.) • 
 
 Observed station is on wooded shore 15 feet back from edge of a bank 7 feet high. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 8.45 meters we.st of observed station. 
 
 J/«;-X'j'. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Greenbur}' Light" (N 74"^ 50' E) o 
 
 I Tangent to Tolly Point 67 
 
 E.Ktremewest point of roof of Bay Ridge Hotel. 72 
 Nail in blaze on oak tree ( 12 inches diameter) . . 144 
 
 Reference station 171 
 
 Nail in blaze on oak tree ( 8 inches diameter) . . 236 
 Water tower (opposite Naval .\cademy ) 2S6 
 
 00 00 [ mile. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 20 2 miles. 
 
 41 16. 26 meters. 
 
 22 20 8. 45 metres. 
 
 32 II. 38 meters. 
 
 27 I '4' miles. 
 
 GRAM. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest .shore of .Annapolis Roads near northwest entrance to Cat Hole Creek and 
 about 1)2 miles south-.southwest of Greenbury Light. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 55 feet hack from edge of a bluff 30 feet high. A small rounil knoll is 60 feet 
 west and 5 feet higher than station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' '' 
 
 "Greenbury Light" (N 31° 53' H) o 
 
 Nail in blaze on small locust tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 97 
 
 North tangent of roof of old Bay Ridge Hotel . 103 
 Nail in blaze on locu.st stump (4 inches diam- 
 eter ) 312 
 
 Tangent to Horn Point 314 
 
 Water tower (opposite Naval Acadeni}') 322 
 
 South chimney of house on Greenbury Point . . 35 1 
 
 miles. 
 
 34 26. 40 meters. 
 
 18 I mile. 
 
 43 22. 95 meters. 
 
 15 \}i, miles. 
 
 15 2 miles. 
 
 46 2 miles. 
 
 TOLLY. 
 
 Locality. — South side of entrance to .\unapolis Roads about 150 yards northwest of Tolly Point. 
 (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is on low point of land. It is about 1 foot above and 12 feet back from high - 
 water mark, and 175 yards northeast of old Bay Ridge Hotel. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is lo.Sti meters southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Snn'cy of Oyster Bars^ Aniir Aniudcl Coitnty., Md. 
 
 References. — o i /, 
 
 "Greeiibur)' Light" (N. 6° 12' W) o 00 00 1X4' miles. 
 
 Peak of Whitehall house 21 15 4 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on holly tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 205 14 9. 55 meters. 
 
 Re:fkrp;nce station 229 35 30 10. 86 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on swamp-oak tree (18 inches 
 
 diameter ) .... 258 12 lo- 97 meters. 
 
 Chapel Dome ( Naval Academy) 331 05 3^^ miles. 
 
 Water towgr (opposite Naval Acadeaiy) 346 13 3J4 miles. 
 
 BAY RIDGE vSTACK. 
 
 Locality.— T&ay Ridge Resort on Tolly Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 yl/(7;"/'.?. — Center of highest part of brick smokestack. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CRANEY. 
 
 87 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of bay on west side of Kent Lsland, about 'j mile north of Cranev Creek 
 au<l 4J4 miles east of Tolly Point. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is 3 feet above and 30 feet back from liigh-water mark, on a low sandy cultivated 
 field. A group of farm buildings stand about % mile away. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 4. 88 meters east-northeast of ob.served station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden .stub projecting 3 inches above the .s^'round. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References." o 1 n 
 
 "Thomas Point Light" (S .56° 45' W) o ou 
 
 Greenbury Light 57 27 
 
 Sandy Point Light in 26 
 
 RKKEREnce st.\Tion 208 5 1 
 
 Cupola on barn 258 1 1 
 
 Extreme south tangent to Kent Lsland 310 52 
 
 00 434; miles. 
 
 30 5 '4' miles. 
 
 30 $ii miles. 
 
 10 4. 88 meters. 
 
 ]i mile. 
 
 6 miles. 
 
 COTTAGE. 
 
 'Arundel on the Bav about 2 mil 
 
 Locality. — West .shore of bay near group of cottages calle 
 northwest of Thomas Point Light. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is 12 feet back from edge of a bank 18 feet high. It is about 25 yards north of 
 steamboat wharf and 3 yards east of east edge of a foot-board walk 36 paces .southeast of Concord 
 Cottage. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.70 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set flush with grouncL Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o , /r 
 
 "Thomas Point Light" ( S 41° 12' E) o 
 
 Tangent to Thomas Point 15 
 
 Green ball on north end of playhouse 26 
 
 Flag pole on pavilion 61 
 
 Reference station 114 
 
 Nail in blaze on oak tree ( 12 inches diameter) . 115 
 Peak of circular red roof bath house in water . 21 1 
 
 Stack at Bay Ridge 236 
 
 North flag pole on wharf 305 
 
 57 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 I nule. 
 
 So yards. 
 
 H) 13. 70 meters. 
 
 15-50 meters. 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 I ':v miles. 
 
 75 yards. 
 
88 Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 THOMAS. 
 
 Locality.— VJest shore of bay on a small island known as Thomas Point. It is on the north side 
 of entrance to South River and about i J( miles northwest of Thomas Point Light. (vSeeChart No. 3.) 
 Observed station is 30 feet back from top of bank and about 100 feet we.st of extreme east end of 
 point. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.66 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub set flush with ground. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Thomas Point Light" (S 56° 08' E) o 00 00 ij^f miles. 
 
 White house on Curtis Point 87 43 4>^ miles. 
 
 Peak of white house 1S2 06 3^ mile. 
 
 Flag pole on wharf house 115 45 iK miles. 
 
 Reference station 218 43 20 7. 66 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on ash tree ( 15 inches diameter) . 284 59 13. 31 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (5 inches diameter). 353 34 9. 64 meters. 
 
 THOMAS POINT LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Off entrance to South River and about i '4 miles southeast of Thomas Point. (See 
 Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Marks. — Center of black lantern on white liexagonal screw pile structure known as Thomas Point 
 Light-House. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Thomas" (N 56 07 W ) i '4^ miles. 
 
 arundp;l. 
 
 Locality. — North side of entrance to South River on narrow neck of land between Fishing Creek 
 and South River. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is about 5 feet above and 75 feet back from high-water mark in Fishing Creek. 
 A sand road is 25 feet west of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.07 meters 
 northeast of observed .station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a 4-inch tile pipe with top i foot below the surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 0,1, 
 
 "Selby" (S8i° 28' W) o 00 00 I, "4: miles. 
 
 South peak of white house (opposite shore) i 55 2|^ miles. 
 
 Tangent to Point 34 50 i]/, miles. 
 
 Reference station 144 u 40 4. 07 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter ) 145 25 7. 22 meters. 
 
 South peak of long barn across Fishing Creek. . 154 49 }i mile. 
 
 Nail in apple tree ( 15 inches diameter) 234 30 8.77 meters. 
 
 Chimney on red roof cottage 25 1 11 300 yards. 
 
 HILL. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of South River on Hills Point anil on we.st .side of entrance to Duvalls 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 50 feet back from the extreme .south end of Hills Point and 35 feet above high- 
 water mark. Cement mommient marking reference station is S.07 meters northea.st of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub projecting 3 inches above ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel Coimty^ Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Selby"{S 17° 28' E) o 
 
 Chimney on house (opposite shore) 63 
 
 South chimney on almshouse 136 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (4 inches diameter) . 213 
 
 Water tower at South River Club 233 
 
 Reference station 235 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (6 inches diameter) . 257 
 
 North peak of barn 249 
 
 SWITCH. 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 01 1Y2, miles. 
 
 51 z%, miles. 
 
 33 5-42 meters. 
 
 28 }i mile. 
 
 22 50 8. 07 meters. 
 
 59 4. 67 meters. 
 
 24 ;< mile. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of South River on point on southwest side of entrance to Aberdeen 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is on the south side of a low sand point and at high-water mark. A number 
 of cedar trees stand in the immediate vicinity. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.41 
 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe veith top 2 inches below surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hill" (S 56° 19' E) o 
 
 Chimney on house ( opposite shore ) 42 
 
 East chimney of house (opposite shore) 161 
 
 South chimney on almshouse 172 
 
 Reference station 206 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree (7 inthes diameter) 213 
 Nail in blaze on leaning cedar tree 242 
 
 Q I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 \% miles. 
 
 o 8. 41 meters. 
 
 36 3-58 meters. 
 
 07 12. 76 meters. 
 
 WAGGAMAN. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of South River on first point to south of entrance to Cross Creek and 
 about 90 meters north of Ferry Point and Waggaman wharf house. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on top of a bluff 25 feet high and 15 feet back from the edge. Waggaman's 
 dwelling is about lou yards east of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 2.57 
 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub set flush with ground, 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Almshouse" (S 37° 10' W ) o 00 00 
 
 North chimne)' of almshouse 10 21 
 
 Cupola on barn (opposite shore) 39 18 
 
 North peak of Lee wharf house 59 lo 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 198 56 4. 70 meters. 
 
 Reference station 223 30 50 2. 57 meters. 
 
 Waggaman's windmill 233 03 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (8 inches diameter) . 257 50 9. 41 meters. 
 
 Flag pole on Waggaman's house 302 33 100 yards. 
 
 WAGGAMAN WINDMILL. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of South River on Kerry Point. 
 A/ar^i. —Observed station is center of Waggaman's windmill. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 330—07 II 
 
 Reference station is 
 
 Yi mile. 
 Yz mile. 
 Yz mile. ■ 
 r mile. 
 
90 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bais, Anne Arundel Coimty^ Md. 
 
 GINGER. 
 
 Locality. — Northeast shore of South River, on prominent point on north side of Church Creek, 
 about ''2 mile east of South River Bridge. ( See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is 17 feet back from edge of a bhiff 35 feet liigh. A number of trees stand in the 
 immediate vicinity. Cement monument marking reference .station is 7.81 meters north of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cemeijt mon\nnent. 
 References. — or/, 
 
 " Larramore " (N 86° 25' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze on oak tree ( 18 inches diameter) . 19 
 
 Peak of Edgewater post-office 21 
 
 Nail in blaze on mulberry tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 45 
 
 Reference station 97 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 187 
 
 Waggaman's windmill 197 
 
 North chimne}' of almshouse 239 
 
 Cupola on barn 272 
 
 Peak of wharf house 335 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 36 9. 05 meters. 
 
 28 
 
 ]A mile. 
 
 12. 27 meters. 
 7. 81 meters. 
 
 5. 92 meters. 
 34; mile. 
 %■ .mile. 
 Yz mile. 
 Yz mile. 
 
 XIMO. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end of South River, near north entrance to South River Bridge crossing river at 
 Edgewater. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 feet from high-water mark on sand beach near east edge of South 
 River Road. It is on line with east guard rail of bridge and 18 feet distant from end of rail. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Refereyices. — o / // 
 
 " Larramore" (S 83° 21' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 East peak of roof of Edgewater post-office 1 19 45 75 yards. 
 
 North chimney of almshouse 234 48 i mile. 
 
 North peak of wharf house 294 51 % mile. 
 
 East chimney of white house (opposite shore) .... 315 59 3^ mile. 
 
 YAZOO. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of upper South River abovit % mile aliove South River Bridge. (See 
 Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on low marsh point about 1 foot above and 8 feet back from high-water mark. 
 A lone tree stands west of station on opposite shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 9.96 meters northwest of obser\'ed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in pine .stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° r " 
 
 "Larramore" (S 26° 29' W) o 
 
 Lone cedar tree on opposite shore 5 
 
 North peak of wharf house 47 
 
 Reference .station 109 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin oak tree (5 inches di- 
 ameter) 134 51 5. 27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on red-oak tree (5 inches di- 
 ameter) 160 44 1 1. 37 meters. 
 
 North chimney of almshouse 286 16 \yi miles. 
 
 North peak of Lee's wharf house 303 32 ^ mile. 
 
 GO Y, mile. 
 
 Y mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 40 9. 96 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne ArundeJ Coun/y, Md. 91 
 
 TAYLOR. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of upper South River about ^X mile above County bridge and opposite the 
 entrance to Beards Creek. ( See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is 17 paces back from the extreme south end of a low sand point. It i.s i foot 
 al)ove and 8 feet back from high-water mark. Several small persinmion trees stand near station. 
 Cement monument marking reference .station is 4.22 meters west of observed station. 
 
 J/arks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub set flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. ' 
 
 /References. — o / // 
 
 "Larramore" (S 57° 15' E) o 00 00 }( mile. 
 
 West chimney of white house (opposite .shore) . 11 04 ^ mile. 
 
 Northchimney of yellow house (opposite shore) 132 09 J^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 139 56 50 4.22 meters. 
 
 Nail in persimmon tree (4 inches diameter) .... *C42 15 5. 11 meters. 
 
 Nail in cedar tree (15 inches diameter) 24S 31 45 yards. 
 
 Red post on porch at Edgewater po.st-office .... 332 44 i mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree oppo.site shore 352 54 300 yards. 
 
 LARRAMORE. 
 
 Localily. — South shore of upper South River near mouth of Beard Creek and about ^4 niile north- 
 east of Count}' Bridge. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 2 feet above and 18 feet back from high -water mark. .\ lone cedar tree .stands 
 near the shore about 75 yards back from station. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.96 
 meters southwest of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub set in a 4-inch tile pipe with top 3 inches 
 below ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Taylor " (N 57° 14' W) o 00 00 ),( mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on leaning mulberry tree (18 
 
 inches diameter) 17.85 meters. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 52 28 75 yards. 
 
 West chimney of hon,se at Edgewater post- 
 
 ofEce 136 02 y^ mile. 
 
 South peak of Lee's wharf house 175 39 % mile. 
 
 East chimney of white house (first hill south) . 200 35 % m\\e. 
 
 Reference st.^tion 271 29 7.96 meters. 
 
 BREWER (SOUTH RIVER). 
 
 Localily. -Southwest shore of South River on point on northwest side of mouth of Almshouse 
 Creek about % mile northwest b}- north of County alm.shouse and '2 mile west by south of Ferry 
 Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Ob.served station is i foot above and 10 feet from high-water mark. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 7.67 meters southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Ob.served station is a nail in a pine stub set flu.sh with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Ginger" (N 22° oc/ W) o 00 00 y'z mile. 
 
 Peak of yellow house (opposite shore) 63 04 Ij4 miles. 
 
 Waggaman windmill 100 05 ^ mile. 
 
 Flag pole on Waggaman Club house 105 15 5/ mile. 
 
 North chimney on almshouse 165 57 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on leaning red oak tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 222 55 6.61 meters. 
 
 Reference st.\Tion 257 01 (jo 7.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on white oak tree (3 inches 'diam- 
 eter) 294 44 9. 1 1 meters. 
 
92 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ A?inc Arundel County, Md. 
 
 ALMSHOUSE. 
 
 Zoca/iVj'.— Southwest shore of South River about halfway between Glebe and Almshouse creeks 
 and about 200 yards east of County Almshouse. ( See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is on a low sod point about 6 inches above high-water mark. A group of locust 
 trees stands just southwest of station and an old white house stands on a hill about 100 yards south- 
 west. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.-87 meters southwest of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe set flush with surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Re/eretices. — ° 
 
 " Waggaman" (N 37° 10' E) o 
 
 Waggaman's windmill 5 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (5 inches diameter) 160 
 
 REFERENCE STATION 171 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (5 inches diameter) 196 
 
 North chimney of almshouse 245 
 
 Peak of Edgewater post-office 279 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 08 % mile. 
 
 15 9- 76 meters. 
 
 06 00 9. 875 meters. 
 
 08 7. 84 meters. 
 
 17 200 yards. 
 
 57 lyi miles. 
 
 ALMSHOUSE (LIGHTNING ROD). 
 
 Locality.— ^outhwe&i shore of South River between Glebe and Almshouse creeks near County 
 almshouse. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 3farks. — Lightning rod on south chimney of almshouse. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CEDAR (SOUTH RIVER). 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of South River on point between Glebe and Lonehouse creeks. (See 
 Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on low sand point about i foot above and 6 feet back from high-water mark. 
 A number of small cedar trees stand southwest of station. Cement monument marking reference sta- 
 tion is 5.61 meters south of observed station. 
 
 Marias. — Observed station is a nail in a stub set flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Switch" (N 89° 57' E) o 
 
 Reference station 122 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 133 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (4 inches diameter) . 213 
 
 South chimney on almshouse 223 
 
 Flagstaff on Waggaman Clubhouse 253 
 
 Waggaman windmill 256 
 
 14 
 
 00 }i mile. 
 
 10 5. 61 meters. 
 
 24 5. 69 meters. 
 
 29 5-11 meters. 
 
 o5 I mile. 
 
 54 I mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 North chimney on brown house (opposite shore) 314 33 34^ mile. 
 
 MAYO. 
 
 Z,0(:a/zVj)'.— Southwest shore of South River on Mayo Point. (vSee Chart No. 3.) 
 Observed station is about 5 feet above and 40 feet back from high-water mark. A low holly bush 
 stands 25 feet northeast and a low sand knoll 10 feet north of station. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 5.95 meters southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden .stub set flush with ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monmnent. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Selby " (S 45° 44' E) o 
 
 Reference station 87 
 
 Nail in blaze on red oak tree ( 12 inches diameter) loS 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree (8 inches diameter) . 140 
 South chimney on almshouse 177 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 58 10 5. 95 meters. 
 
 35 6.07 meters. 
 
 33 9- 30 meters. 
 
 27 2% miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Counfv, Md. 
 
 93 
 
 North chimney on Waggaman liouse 192 
 
 South chimney on red roof house(oppositeshore) 223 
 
 Green water tower (South River Club) 270 
 
 North peak of old barn 281 
 
 sp;lby. 
 
 54 ... . . 2>4' miles. 
 
 53 H mile. 
 
 50 I 1-2 miles. 
 
 00 1 milt. 
 
 Locality. — Southwest shore of South River on Turkey Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 Observed station is 6 feet above high-water mark and about 250 yards .south of the extreme north 
 end of Turkey Point. A lone locust tree stands about 12 yards south of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 7. Si meters .southwest of ob.served station. 
 
 Marks. — Ob.served .station is center point of a pine stub set flush with ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monumenl, 
 
 Refcreitces. — o / // 
 
 "Arundel" (N Si° 27' K; o 
 
 Locu.st stump ( I Yz feet high ) 7 
 
 Thomis Point Light 20 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree ( 1 2 inches diameter ) 11.^ 
 
 Reference station i;,7 
 
 Water tower (South River Clubj 276 
 
 Peak of red roof house (opposite shore) 27S 
 
 Peak of white house (opposite shore) 307 
 
 00 00 I J4 miles. 
 
 30 1 1. 30 meters. 
 
 3S 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 [o. 63 meters. 
 
 7. Si meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 I Yz miles. 
 
 lY miles. 
 
 GOWAN. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of bay on Saunders Point between entrances to South River and West 
 River. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 21 feet back from edge of bluff 25 feet high. Two blazed cedar trees stand 
 about 12 yards south of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.320 meters west 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub set flush with ground. Reference station iS; 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Thomas Point Light" (N 74'^ 06' E) o 00 00 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree ( 10 inches diameter) 102 41 13. 02 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree ( 12 inches diameter) 129 43 9. 44 meters. 
 
 Peak of white house 171 oS Y mile. 
 
 REFERENCE STATION 180 13 50 II. 32 meters. 
 
 South chimney of house 240 12 100 yards. 
 
 DUTCHMAN. 
 
 Locality. — North side of entrance to West River on Dutchman Point between shore of bay and 
 Rhode River. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on top of a bank 12 feet high and is 10 feet back from the edge. A small lone 
 locust tree stands about 11 yards northwest of station. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 10.61 meters north of observed .station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Curtis" (S29°37'E) o 
 
 Peak of wharf house at Nowell Pier 21 
 
 Chimney on small white house 85 
 
 Cupola on large building 137 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree ( 2 inches diameter) . 155 
 
 Chimney on red-roof house 1S4 
 
 Reference station 189 
 
 00 00 lY miles. 
 
 34 I mile. 
 
 17 J^ mile. 
 
 22 I mile. 
 
 03 10.25 nieters. 
 
 22 Y Hiile. 
 
 50 30 11.61 meters. 
 
94 Survey of Oysler Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 CATO. 
 
 Locality. —'^oxXh shore of West River on point at east side of entrance to Rhode River. (See 
 Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is the extreme we.st end of a low sand point and is awash at high tide. A bank 
 12 feet high is 75 yards east of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 20.01 meters 
 east-southeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is an auger hole in a pine stub projecting 2 inches above the ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Curtis" (S 35° 25' E) o 00 
 
 Peak of wharf house (Nowell Pier) 20 41 
 
 Chimney on white house (opposite shore). .. . 83 00 
 
 Cupola on large building 145 34 
 
 South peak of packing house . ! 161 31 
 
 Peak of Carr's wharf house 189 57 
 
 Chimney on red-roof hou.se 213 50 
 
 Reference station 310 52 
 
 DELTA. 
 
 00 \]^ miles. 
 
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 iX miles. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 20 20.01 meters. 
 
 Locatilv. — East .shore of Rhode River on point south of entrance to Cadle Creek, about '2 mile 
 north of mouth of Rhode River. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is in a cultivated field about 300 yards southeast of Stiner's hou.se and 15 yards 
 back from edge of a bluff 12 feet high. Cement monument marking reference .station is 4.32 meters 
 northeast of observed station. 
 
 Rfarks. — Observed .station is an auger hole in a pine stub. Reference station is center point of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Rhode " (S 26° 42' W) o 
 
 Cupola on large building (opposite shore) .... 55 
 South peak of old packing house (opposite 
 
 shore ) 69 
 
 Southeast corner of Carr's wharf house 124 
 
 Chimney on yellow hou.se. . ; 149 
 
 Reference station 193 
 
 Chimney on red-roof house 280 50 300 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze on small locust tree (3 inches 
 diameter) 354 
 
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 y^ mile. 
 % mile. 
 
 ]{ mile. 
 
 ^4 mile. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 4. 32 meters. 
 
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 17. 19 meters. 
 
 ETNA. 
 
 Locality. — East .shore of Rhode River, about 400 yards north of mouth to Cadle Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed .station is 6 feet back from edge of a bank 12 feet high and is in front of the second 
 house north of Cadle Creek, which stands about 25 yards northeast' of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 5.40 meters northeast of ob,served station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed .station is an auger hole in a pine .stub projecting 3 feet above the ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o r ir 
 
 "Turf" (S69° 27'W) , o 
 
 North peak of Murray's wharf house 14 
 
 West chimney of house 40 
 
 Southwest corner of Carr's wharf houSe 72 
 
 South chimney on red-roof house S3 
 
 Northwest corner of picket fence 9S 
 
 Reference station 152 
 
 Southwest corner of picket fence 1 73 
 
 mile, 
 mile, 
 miles, 
 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 53 •-■ 17-45 meters. 
 
 17 20 5- 40 meters. 
 
 00 II. 85 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 95 
 
 CALF. 
 
 Locality. — Northern shore of upper Rhode River between Whitemarsh and Waters creeks about 
 % mile west by north of Carr's wharf. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 25 feet back from edge of a bank 15 feet high. It is abreast oi High Island 
 and about 300 yards northwest of the extreme southeast end of a point of land between Whitemarsh 
 and Waters creeks. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.96 meters northeast of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of a triangle on standard cement nionimient. 
 
 Reft're7ices. — o / r/ 
 
 "Turf" (S 30° 10' E) o 00 00 y^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on large house (opposite shore) 55 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on small white house (opposite shore) . 115 05 ^ njile. 
 
 We.st chimne)' on red-roof hou.se (first hill 
 
 north ) 129 25 I mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on pine tree (4 inches diameter) . . 201 48 5.17 meters. 
 
 Reference st,\tion 242 17 20 4.96 meters. 
 
 Southwest corner of Carr's wharf 307 46 300 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze on small white oak tree (2 inches 
 
 diameter) 327 30 00 9.15 meters. 
 
 TURF. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of Rhode River on point at right-angle bend in river and 'i mile south of 
 Carr's wharf. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is on a low marshy point just above high-water mark. A large frame tobacco 
 barn stands about ]i mile southwest of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.83 
 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Etna " (N 69° 27' R) o 00 00 , )^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house (opposite .shore) .... 25 47 )A mile. 
 
 Chimne)' on red-roof house 58 29 i mile. 
 
 Southeast corner of old barn 149 04 % mile. 
 
 Cupola on large building 157 36 % mile. 
 
 Refpcrence .station 179 49 00 4.S3 meters. 
 
 CUPOLA. 
 
 Locality. — On west side of Rhode River about % mile above its mouth and % mile back from 
 shore. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Marks. — Center of spindle on belfry cupola on dark colored frame barn. Bell in cupola under 
 spindle. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 RHODE. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of Rhode River on point about ^ mile north of its mouth. (See Chart 
 No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low sand point just above high-water mark and about 60 feet west of the 
 extreme east end of point. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.39 meters west of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed .station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
g6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Aru7idel County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / ,/ 
 
 " Delta " (N 26° 4c/ E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Chimney on red-roof house 31 14 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney on red-roof house 146 oS 1% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin locust tree (4 inches di- 
 ameter) 181 59 27. 57 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (5 inches diameter) 20S 14 24. 25 meters. 
 
 Reference station 216 02 20 7. 39 meters. 
 
 Cupola on large building 261 38 yi mile. 
 
 CHES. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of West River on point at west side entrance to Rhode River and aboxit 
 300 yards east of entrance to Chestons Creek. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is 21 feet back from the edge of a bank 15 feet high. A twin locust stump 
 stands about 2 yards southeast of station. Cement monument marking reference station is S.71 
 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / r, 
 
 " Dutchman " (N 49° 52' E) o 00 00 3^' mile. 
 
 Chimney on small house (opposite shore) .... loi 19 i mile. 
 
 West chimney on red-roof house (opposite 
 
 shore) 115 41 i mile. 
 
 East chimney on white house (opposite shore) . 157 13 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on small house 219 35 200 yards. 
 
 Reference station 253 53 30 8. 71 meters. 
 
 ALPHA. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of West River between Scaffold and Chestons creeks and about }4 mile 
 north of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 feet above and 5 feet back from high-water mark. It is about loo 
 3'ards east of .Scaffold Creek and 200 yards west of a small white shanty. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 8.26 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Mar/is. — Observed station is an auger hole in a hickory stump. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cove " (S 1° 21' E) o 00 00 '}{ mile. 
 
 Tangent to Counallor Point 20 57 i mile. 
 
 Peak of white house 68 17 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on hickory tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 135 00 1 1- 33 meters. 
 
 \ Nail in blaze on black oak tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 163 46 9-74 meters. 
 
 Reference station 167 01 00 8. 26 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on black oak 230 15 7. 58 meters. 
 
 West chimney on house (opposite shore) .... 354 54 i mile. 
 
 SHELL. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of Upper West River about 300 yards north of entrance to Cox Creek and 
 yi mile west of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on an oyster shell bank about 8 feet above and 3 feet back from high-water 
 mark. Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 21 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
Sjirvey of Oyster Bars, Attiic Arundel County, Md. 
 
 97 
 
 07 10.34 meters. 
 
 02 10 1 1 . 2 1 meters. 
 
 52 10.60 meters. 
 
 07 1% miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub projecting iS inches above ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on .standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — '° ' " 
 
 " Cove" (S S8° 05' E) o 00 00 yi, mile. 
 
 Chimney on small white house (opposite shore) 11 30 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney on red-roof house (opposite 
 
 shore) 41 30 ^^ mile. 
 
 West chimney on house belonging to Mr. Lerch 
 
 (oppo.site shore) 68 24 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze on gum tree (2 feet diameter) . . . 120 
 
 Reference st.\tion 200 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree (5 inches diameter) 213 
 
 Southwest corner of white shanty 298 
 
 COUNALLOR. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of upper West River about 250 yards north of steamboat wharf at Galesville 
 and on south side of entrance to Cox Creek. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is about 22 feet back from edge of a bluff 12 feet high. An old dead stump 
 stands about 6 feet to the south of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 10.93 
 meters west of ob.served station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Apple " (S 53° 50' E) o 
 
 Lerch's windmill 10 
 
 East chimney on Mr. Hyde's house 50 
 
 Chimne}' on Chalk Point wharf house 72 
 
 Chimney on Galesville wharf 80 
 
 East peak on Wayson's store 112 28 250 yards. 
 
 Reference STATION 159 27 55 10.93 meters. 
 
 Cedar tree 207 40 18.25 meters. 
 
 }^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 21 ^ mile, 
 
 20 250 yards. 
 
 15 
 
 CHALK. 
 
 mile southeast of Galesville 
 
 Locality. — Upper West River on west side of Chalk Point about 
 and 200 yards east of Chalk Point steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is aljout 4 feet above and 27 feet back from high-water mark. It is about S yards 
 west of a blazed locust tree standing on edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 8.15 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a uail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o , // 
 
 "Apple" (N49° 35' E) o 
 
 Lerch's windmill 25 
 
 Nail in blaze on twin locust tree 49 
 
 Chimney on yellow house (opposite shore) .... 67 
 
 East chimney on Mr. Hyde's house 124 
 
 Reference st.\tion 201 
 
 Chimney on small yellow house 216 
 
 Chimney on Galesville wharf house 2S4 
 
 48 
 
 % mile. 
 
 Yz mile. 
 
 7. 32 meters. 
 
 II % mile. 
 
 35 % mile. 
 
 59 35 8. 15 meters. 
 
 43 loo yards. 
 
 27 300 yards. 
 
 Locality. — Upper West River about 
 near house of Mr. Lerch. 
 
 Marks. — Center of shaft at highest point of windmill. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 330—07 12 
 
 LERCH WINDMILL. 
 
 mile east of Chalk Point and 3,4 mile southeast of Galesville 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
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 Yz mile. 
 
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 K mile. 
 
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 APPLE. 
 
 Locality. — East shore of Upper West River, abreast of Galesville, and about 31" mile south by 
 west of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 3. ) 
 
 Observed station is 28 feet back from edge of bank, 8 feet high. It is about 45 yards east of the 
 southwest corner of V. Hartge's house. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.17 meters 
 east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Refe7-e}ices. — o / // 
 
 "Chalk" (S49°35'W) o 
 
 Chimney on Chalk Point wharf house 16 
 
 Chimney on Galesville wharf house 40 
 
 East peak of Wayson's store 41 
 
 Chimney on store 64 
 
 Southwest corner of Hartge wharf house 154 
 
 Apple tree ( 6 inches diameter) 203 
 
 Reference station 236 
 
 Twin apple tree 294 
 
 COVE. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of West River, about ^' mile northeast of Galesville, un Cedar Point. 
 (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on a low narrow neck of land, about 125 yards from its extreme south end. 
 It is about 6 inches above high-water mark and 5 yards west of a blazed cedar stump. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 5.41 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Counallor" (S 47° 00' W) o 00 00 }{. mile. 
 
 Southwest corner of small shanty (opposite 
 
 shore) 137 40 3^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house (opposite shore). .. . 156 41 i mile. 
 
 Reference station 171 09 30 5. 41 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar stump (15 inches 
 
 diameter) 196 03 4. 60 meters. 
 
 Northwest corner of Hartge wharf house 316 46 350 yards. 
 
 Lerch's windmill 31S 26 I mile. 
 
 CURTIS. 
 
 Locality. — South .side of entrance to West River on west side of Curtis Point. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 Observed station is about 10 feet above and 6 feet back from edge of bank. It is north of 
 entrance to Parish Creek and about 250 yards northwest of a house standing back in the woods. A 
 line of sight was cut through woods in order to see Bloody Point Bar Light. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is about 10.82 meters southeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — / / // 
 
 ' ' Dutchman " ( N 29° 36' W ) o 00 
 
 Peak of white house (opposite shore) 25 43 
 
 Nail in blaze on gum tree (4 inches diameter). 148 05 
 
 Reference station 156 04 
 
 Nail in blaze on locust tree (5 inches diameter) 197 56 
 
 South pe4k of wharf house 273 32 
 
 East chimney of yellow house 281 50 
 
 00 i}l miles. 
 
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 20 10. 82 meters. 
 
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 00 . . . 
 
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 58 
 
 
 yi mile. 
 
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 300 yards. 
 
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 50 ... 
 
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 05 
 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 54 
 
 
 350 yards. 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 99 
 
 HORSESHOE. 
 
 Locality. — On .shore of bay about % mile south of eastern edge of Horseshoe Point. (See Chart 
 No. 3.) 
 
 Observed station is on low marshy point nearly awash at high tide. It is about 300 yards east of 
 a yellow house with three lightning rods. This house is surrounded b}' cedar trees. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 11.24 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 iMarks. — Observed station is a nail in a .stub set in center of a tile pipe projecting 2 inches above 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / /, 
 
 "Franklin" (S 15° 16' W) o 
 
 South chimney on white house 35 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 56 
 
 REFERENCE STATION 91 
 
 Chimney on small house 1 24 
 
 West chimney of house 131 
 
 BLOODY POINT BAR LIGHT. 
 
 Locality.— O^ eastern shore of bay, about i^ miles due west of the southernmost point of Kent 
 Island and about % mile west-southwest from mouth of Bloody Point Creek. (See Chart No. 3.) 
 
 y)/(?r^5.— Center point of black lantern on brown caisson structure known as Bloody Point Bar 
 Light. 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Horseshoe" (N 87° 45' W) 5^ miles. 
 
 FRANKLIN. 
 
 Locality. — Weslem shore of bay on Franklin Point, about halfway between West River and Her- 
 ring Bay. (See Chart No. 4.) 
 
 Observed station is on low point, covered with tufts of marsh grass, situated between the marsh 
 and shore. It is just above high-water mark and about 80 yards in front of the northeast point of a 
 round grove of small oak trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.36 meters north- 
 west of observed station. 
 
 7I/arX-.y. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. ~ or// 
 
 "Horseshoe" (N 15° 15' E) o 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Black oak tree at southeast point of round 
 
 grove of trees (12 inches diameter) 217 50 100 yards. 
 
 White oak tree abreast of station (2 feet di- 
 ameter) 248 55 80 yards. 
 
 Reference station 274 47 40 6. 36 meters. 
 
 Peak of small white shanty 342 09 H" mile. 
 
 South peak of yellow house back of Horseshoe 
 
 Point 353 22 \% miles. 
 
 NUT. 
 
 Locality.— ^Wesiern shore of bay, about 1^ miles northeast of mouth of Broadwater Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 4. ) 
 
 Observed station is on low marshy point, about 50 feet west of its extreme eastern end. A large 
 brick house stands on edge of woods, about % mile northwest of station. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 13.40 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
loo Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush witb ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Franklin" (N 33° 37' E) o 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Peak of white barn on south side Broadwater 
 
 Creek 200 58 i >< miles. 
 
 Reference station 260 28 10 13. 4° meters. 
 
 North chimney of brick house 273 46 % mile. 
 
 East peak of old barn 330 41 ^ mile. 
 
 East tangent to grove on Franklin Point 359 00 \% miles. 
 
 BROAD. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of bay, on south side of entrance to Broadwater Creek, on the extreme 
 north end of a narrow neck of land between the creek and the bay. (See Chart No. 4.) 
 
 Observed station is about 25 feet back from edge of bank 4 feet high. A number of cedar trees 
 stand 20 yards northwest of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.29 meters 
 northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nut" (N 43° 14' E) o 00 00 I mile. 
 
 North chimney on house across Broadwater 
 
 Creek 201 21 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on house (opposite shore) 260 24 300 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree 21.10 meters. 
 
 Reference station 264 42 20 13-29 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on cedar tree on edge of bank 
 
 (12 inches diameter) 289 07 30- 25 meters. 
 
 Eastchimneyof brownhouse(oppositeshore). 295 19 >^ mile. 
 
 PARKER. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of bay, on north side of entrance to Herring Bay. (See Chart No. 4.) 
 Observed station is on a small detached sand island south of Parker Island, about 25 yards from 
 the extreme south end and just above high-water mark. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 5.57 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Fairhaven " (S 47° 11' W) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on white house 29 03 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on small house 63 42 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney on small white house 85 21 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney on red-roof house 96 43 ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney on red-roof house 115 04 % mile. 
 
 Reference station 132 30 10 5. 57 meters. 
 
 HOPKINS. 
 
 Locality. — North side of Herring Bay, on east side of entrance to Herring Creek and about i %. 
 miles north by west of Fairhaven Wharf. (See Chart No. 4.) 
 
 Observed station is 2 feet above and 15 feet back from high-water mark, and is nearly on line 
 with south face of house standing just east of station. Cement moniiment marking reference station 
 is 5. 15 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel County, Md. 
 
 25 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub flush with ground 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Heferences. — o / 
 
 " Fairhaveu " (S 27° 28' W) o 00 
 
 Chimney on small house (opposite shore) .... 16 
 South chimney on white house (opposite 
 
 shore) 93 
 
 South chimney on yellow house (opposite 
 
 shore) 102 
 
 Reference station 105 
 
 West chimney on small white house 124 
 
 Northwest corner of house 172 
 
 Southwest corner of house 192 
 
 FAIRHAVEN. 
 
 Reference station is center point 
 
 1% miles. 
 % mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 44 
 
 y{ mile. 
 
 35 5-15 meters. 
 
 37 150 yards. 
 
 19 16. 39 meters. 
 
 II '5-17 meters. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Herring Bay on prominent bold hill about '4 mile back from shore 
 and j{ mile west by north of Fairhaven wharf. ( See Chart No. 4. ) 
 
 Observed station is about 25 yards south of a lone chestnut tree 3 feet in diameter and about 100 
 yards north of highway to Friendship. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.08 meters 
 north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top 8 inches below the surface. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hopkins" (N 27° 28' E) o 00 
 
 Cupola on old Fairhaven Hotel 45 44 
 
 East chimney on yellow house 51 06 
 
 West peak of Fairhaven wharf house 98 49 
 
 Chimney on small house close to shore 113 25 
 
 Post of rail fence 241 05 14-53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on lone chestnut tree (3 feet 
 
 diameter) 346 
 
 Reference station 351 
 
 00 \% miles. 
 
 Yz mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Yz mile. 
 
 37 25 . 78 meters. 
 
 49 50 6. oS meters. 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of bay on south side of entrance to Herring Bay about 30 yards west of 
 Holland Point. (See Chart No. 4.) 
 
 Observed station is 5 feet back from top of a bank 7 feet high, 
 south and west of station at distance 12 and 25 yards respectively, 
 reference station is 12. 88 meters southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground, 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 " Fairhaven " (N 48° 13' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze on red oak tree {lYz feet 
 
 diameter) 238 49 
 
 Reference station 262 05 
 
 Nail in blaze on red oak tree (2J4 feet 
 
 diameter) 286 55 22. 63 meters. 
 
 Two large blazed trees stand 
 Cement monument marking 
 
 Reference station is center 
 
 00 ^Y^ miles. 
 
 II. 17 meters. 
 
 00 12. 88 meters. 
 
I02 Survey of Oyster Bars, Autic Arundel County, Md. 
 
 REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The two following letters, together with the laws " of . the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" of the representative of the Surve)-. 
 They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for all legitimate 
 development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the survey of 
 natural oj'ster bars. The ' ' free hand ' ' permitted by these orders proved very bene- 
 ficial and was greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commercf; and L.^bor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington , June 2, 1^06. 
 Sir: In replj- to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making 
 survey of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates 
 will be designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey a.s soon as Congress 
 makes the provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 L.-^wrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellenc)' Hon. Edwin W.\rfield, 
 
 Governor of Marytand, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 W'ashitigton, July 3, igo6. 
 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of the 
 
 steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As .soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, prepare a prograi:ime of work, and submit estimates in the 
 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be 
 
 necessary. 
 
 ****** * 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Y.\TES, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. Steamer "Endeavor," Baltimore, 31 d. 
 
 HOUSE BOAT " OYSTER." 
 
 While arranging to turn over the command of the steamer Endeavor, the repre- 
 sentative of the Survey, acting under preliminary instructions from the Superintendent, 
 was engaged in frequent consultation with the Shell Fish Commissioners in reference 
 to the programme of future work. In addition to these duties, he undertook for the 
 commissioners the planning and supervision necessary to convert the old side-wheel 
 steamer Tliomas L. WortJiley \\\\.o a house boat for the surveying parties of both the 
 Commission and the Government. 
 
 " For copies of these laws see " Introduction " to this publication. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 103 
 
 The Worthley, now called the house boat Oyster, was in excellent condition when 
 purchased by the Commission. The keelsons and timbers were sound and the upper 
 works strong. After the removal of the old engine and boiler, the house boat was 
 docked and her hull thoroughly examined. The outside planking below the water line 
 was found in good condition, and although it was recalked, it was done as an additional 
 precaution, the hull having been absolutely water-tight from the day of purchase. 
 
 The Oyster is about 135 feet over all and 35 feet in beam. The main deck contains 
 living quarters for 27 men, the officers mess room and the galley. The upper deck has 
 1 1 staterooms, 5 for the 3 commissioners and their 2 hydrographic engineers, 4 for 
 the Coast Survey officers, i for the representative of the U. S. Bureau of Fisheries, 
 and I for the local county oyster commissioner. Besides these rooms, there are located 
 on this deck a large drafting room, a laboratory for oyster investigations, and an office 
 room. Coal for the two Government launches and the galley is stored in the hold, 
 which also contains fresh-water tanks having a capacitj^ of about 7,000 gallons. 
 Signal lumber is carried on the main deck aft of the officers' mess room. 
 
 As a whole, the Oyster is plainly and practically equipped for the work to be done. 
 She has added much to the amount of the surveying accomplished during the season, 
 and the Coast and Geodetic Survey representative greatly appreciates the practical 
 advantages furnished to his party by their quarters on the house boat. When the large 
 party of the combined surveying forces is taken into consideration with the limited 
 accommodations usually obtainable on shore, the attending difficulties of a scattered 
 party, the uncertain location and supply of coal and water for launches and sufficient 
 lumber for signals, it is easily to be seen that the amount of work accomplished would 
 have been reduced greatly, if there had been no such house boat as the Oyster \.qi supply 
 all requirements of the surveying operations. 
 
 With reasonable care and repairs, the Oyster will be a valuable asset to the Com- 
 mission at the completion of the oyster survey of the State, besides having paid her 
 first cost several times over in both quality and quantity of work accomplished. 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The command of the Endeavor was turned over to the hydrographic inspector 
 July 9, 1906, and from that date to the commencement of active field work the 
 Survey representative was engaged on organization of partj', collection of .surveying 
 data, general supervision of the construction of the house boat, and preparation of 
 field equipment. 
 
 Some delay was experienced in completing repairs to the Survey .steam launch 
 Inspector, and bj' the difficulties of obtaining surveying assistants who were qualified 
 to receive an appointment under civil-service rules. In fact, the last field assistant 
 did not take his oath of office until the middle of October. 
 
 The field organization of the party, when fully completed, remained the same 
 during the season, and was as follows: 
 
 C. C. Yates, assistant. Coast and Geodetic Survey, and chief of party. 
 
 E. A. Borst, triangulator. 
 
 N. L. Arbuckle, topographic draftsman. 
 
 F. \V. Seth, surve)'uian and computer. 
 One launch coxswain. 
 
 One launch engineer. 
 Five seamen and hands. 
 
I04 Survey of Oyster Bars, Anne Arundel Couitly, Md. 
 
 Later two additional draftsmen, J. D. Torrey and G. C. Moore, were appointed 
 and assigned to duty in the office in Washington, where they were employed on the 
 preparation for publication of the charts of natural oyster bars, making in all a party 
 of six officers from the Coast and Geodetic Survey engaged on the work. During 
 the last weeks of the field work, Mr. Paul C. Whitney, assistant, Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, was a.ssigned to temporary duty in the party in place of Mr. E. A. Borst, 
 who resigned. 
 
 The equipment of the party, in addition to the quarters and accommodations on 
 the house boat Oyster, consisted of the large Coast and Geodetic Survey steam launch 
 Inspector, an excellent whaleboat, a large ship's cutter, and a fishing dory. The 
 Survey also furnished a complete outfit of theodolites, levels, sextants, and other instru- 
 ments necessary for the work of the Government and State surveying parties, and 
 the usual outfit of tools, sails and oars, stationery, etc. 
 
 FIELD WORK. 
 
 The launch Inspector and outfit were moved to Annapolis on August lo, 1906, on 
 which date the actual field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey party commenced. 
 
 Previous to this time a number of signals had been erected over old Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey triangulation stations on the Severn River by the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. By using the triangulation so established, considerable 
 oyster bar location was accomplished. 
 
 After the arrival of the Coast Sur^-ey party, the erection of signals and the 
 observations of horizontal angles necessary to establish a framework of triangulation 
 were kept well ahead of the oyster bar locations and other oyster investigations. 
 
 The methods of triangulation were those established by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and require no explanation other than that given by the publications of the 
 Survey. 
 
 In all there are 123 triangulation .stations involved in the survey of Anne Arundel 
 County natural oyster bars- These stations are scattered along the western shore line 
 of the bay from Fort Carroll to Holland Point, and are located at intervals frequently 
 less than a half and rarely more than a mile apart. The triangulation was carried on 
 with energy and good judgment, but the scattered condition of the work, composed of 
 a mixture of new and old stations, increased the number of observations without the 
 usual proportionate increase in number of new stations established. 
 
 After the appointment of a topographic draftsman on September 19, all boat 
 sheets for both the hydrographic and oyster investigation parties were prepared and 
 much other drafting work was done to facilitate the operations of the commissioners. 
 Besides this work, the draftsman checked the computations and kept up the smooth 
 projections as far as the new field work permitted. 
 
 Considerable difficulty was experienced in bringing up the computations to the 
 immediate requirements of the work, especially in West River and to the south along 
 the shore of the bay, where practically all old triangulation stations had been washed 
 away. This situation was much relieved by the appointment of a surveyman on Octo- 
 ber 15, who had received some training in the computing division of the Survey at 
 Washington. 
 
Stirvey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 105 
 
 The operations in the vicinity of Severn and South rivers were completed Sep- 
 tember 13, when the house boat Owfer was moved to West River. Up to this time 
 the party had lived on shore and suiTered many of the resulting inconveniences and 
 delays due to scattered lodgings, uncertain meal hours, etc. The advantages of the 
 house boat were immediately shown in the results, and in spite of much bad weather 
 the work in the vicinity of West River was completed and the Oyster moved to Magothy 
 River on November 9. Here the hou.se boat remained until the end of the month, when 
 she was moved to Bodkin Creek. On December 9 the main body of the field work for 
 the season was completed and the Oyster went to Annapolis for the winter. Quarters 
 were taken up on shore, the parties reduced in number, and offices establi.shed in the 
 state house. 
 
 During the following winter the unfinished ends of triangulation, construction 
 and planting of permanent monuments, and new descriptions of stations, occupied 
 about a third of the time of the triangulator. 
 
 Besides the training and as.sistance required by an entirely new organization, and 
 the systematizing of a new cla.ss of work, the repre.sentative of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey devoted nuich time and took much interest in the work of the Commission in 
 general as affecting both the surveying and other operations of the oy.ster-culture laws 
 of Maryland. 
 
 OFFICE WORK. 
 
 After October 15, a greater part of the original computations were made by the 
 surveymau of the party and were checked by the triangulator and the topographic 
 draftsman. This work included the computations of 166 triangles, 67 geodetic posi- 
 tions, and 1,083 back computations of geodetic positions required for the technical 
 descriptions of the boundaries of natural oyster bars. These computations, together 
 with the making out of the abstract of horizontal angles, the lists of geographic posi- 
 tions, the lists of directions, and the reduction to center for 8 eccentric stations, make 
 up a creditable amount of computation for the short .season's work. 
 
 The drafting consisted of the preparation of nearly all boat sheets used by the 
 hydrographic and oyster-inve.stigation parties, the construction of 9 projection sheets, 
 and the plotting of 2,596 sextant positions on the projections. Besides this drafting, 
 the progress map was prepared for the lithographer, the boundaries of 91 natural oyster 
 bars were plotted on the projections, the geographic positions of 361 corners of bars 
 were scaled off the .sheets, and 1,083 distances to landmarks from corners of bars taken 
 off the projections for use in checking computations. This work was done neatly and 
 accurately, and represents a larger amount of labor than this statement would indicate. 
 
 The great amount of necessary work required to prepare for publication the 4 
 large scale charts of the natural oyster bars and the report containing the description of 
 boundaries and landmarks to accompany charts, can be seen from an inspection of the 
 charts and reports. 
 
 SUMMARY. 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in cooper- 
 ation with the Marj'land Shell Fish Commission need no other summary than is 
 indicated by the published charts of the natural oyster bars and the scheme of 
 330—07 13 
 
io6 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Anne Arundel County^ Md. 
 
 projections and triangulation shown on the progress map at the end of this report. 
 
 The work completed will stand the test of time, and it will be recognized ulti- 
 mately that both time and money have been saved by having the work done system- 
 atically and accurately. 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been 
 determined with the usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at 
 all points nece.ssary to provide ample foundation for the surveying and charting oper- 
 ations permitted great accuracy of definition and location for the natural oyster bar 
 and other boundaries established. At the .same time, the very important element of 
 permanencj' of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of 
 geodetic positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though 
 the original landmarks and monuments have been washed away, as has been the 
 fate of hundreds of such points established by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on 
 the .shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last sixty-five years. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 deems it both desirable and natural to make a statement of appreciation of the ever 
 courteous actions of everyone connected with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission" 
 and of his colleague* from the Department of Commerce and I,abor. This excellent 
 relationship made true cooperation possible and aided greatl3' in the .succes.sful accom- 
 plishment of much work. 
 
 « Walter J. Mitchell, chairman. Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary, Benjamin K. Green, treasurer, com- 
 missioners; Thomas H. Robinson, counsel; Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer; W. Gibson Emory, 
 assistant engineer; Joseph E. Smith, local oyster commissioner for Anne Arundel County; H. Court- 
 ney Jenifer, chief clerk; Samuel A. Harper, clerk; Ernest Reppenhagen, draftsman. 
 
 '' Dr. H. F. Moore, .scientific as,sistant in the U. vS. Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN. Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 BALTIMORE COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1911 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, August lo, igii. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 191 1, and 1912. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
 Baltimore, Md., August lo, igii. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Baltimore County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United vStates Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., August lo, igii. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 Swepson Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Baltimore County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Balti- 
 more County and in the office of the board of shell fish commissioners on August lo, 1911. 
 
 S 
 
CONTENTS, 
 
 Progress map follows 42 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications g 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Goedetic Survey 10 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 10 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey 10 
 
 Report op the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 12 
 
 Organization and equipment 12 
 
 Chronological statement of work 13 
 
 Statistics 14 
 
 General remarks 14 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 15 
 
 Leasing charts 16 
 
 Projections 17 
 
 Progress maps 17 
 
 Boundaries op the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 18 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 19 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 20 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 20 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — 
 
 Chart No. 27 (Chesapeake Bay between Patapsco River and Pooles Island) — 
 
 Pooles Island Light 23 
 
 Pooles Island 2 23 
 
 Worton Point 2 {see Progress map) 24 
 
 Bramble {see Progress map) 24 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2 {see Progress map) 25 
 
 Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range) 25 
 
 Craighill Channel Light (Front Range) 25 
 
 North Point (Old Tower Foundation) 26 
 
 Fort Howard Taller Water Tank 26 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light (Front Range) 26 
 
 Cutoff Channel Light (Rear Range) 26 
 
 Rock Point 26 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower) {see Progress map) 27 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light 27 
 
 Swan Point 3 {see Progress map) 27 
 
 7 
 
8 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: Page 
 
 Explanation 28 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 29 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 30 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — 
 Chart No. 27 (Chesapeake Bay)^ 
 
 Tea Table 33 
 
 Millers Island 34 
 
 Man O'War Shoals 34 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 35 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 39 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 surve)' " as now being carried on in Maryland 40 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State . . 42 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations ^ of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consists of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.^ The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The, 
 technical report gives technical and legal description of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.^ 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the vState under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports'^ of all the operations of the commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland, ° including results of biological 
 
 • See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 2 See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations wnicii constitute an "oyster survey" as now being 
 carried on in Mar>^land. 
 
 ^ These charts and technical reports can be obtained by apphcation to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Aime Arundel. Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles. St. Mar>*s. and Baltimore Counties. 
 
 * The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the requiremt uts of the oyster" 
 culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county ''opened up" for oyster 
 culture as soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each arranged 
 for distribution and use in one county only without reference to other pubhshed records, much of the text of this publication is 
 of necessity identical with similar previous pu' ' .-ations for other counties. 
 
 ^ These reports can be obtained by application to th .'ell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. They 
 are issued annually in October, and the first and secon reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 ^ See Appendix B for an extract from the "Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission," giving a concise sum- 
 mary of the "Haman oyster-culture law." 
 
 9 
 
lo Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OP THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland vShell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.- A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.^ 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very . 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 * See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 2 Hon, George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore. Assistant. Bureau 
 
 of Fisheries. 
 
 ^ For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster-survey work of the Maryland Shell Fish Conunission 
 
 see the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Conunission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. ii 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County": 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster-bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 BALTIMORE COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ' of the United States relating to the 
 subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for all legitimate 
 development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the survey of 
 oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the aid and many 
 valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Washington, have proved 
 very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated : 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, igo6. 
 Sir: In reply to vour letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be designated 
 to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the provisions of the 
 act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department op Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Sitrvey, 
 
 Washington, July j, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of the 
 steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector * * *. 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a program of work, and submit estimates in the usual 
 form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 ********* 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTmann, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. Steamer "Endeavor," Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 
 1 For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 13 
 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, and 
 temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the field 
 and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the office 
 at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey 
 party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several other 
 boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fisheries 
 launch Canvasback ^ and the steamer Governor McLane ^ of the State fishery force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and con- 
 sists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL vSTATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Baltimore County ' dates from 
 April 14, 1909, when the Maryland Shell Fish Commission house boat Oyster was moved 
 from her winter quarters in Baltimore to an anchorage off Rock Hall Landing in Kent 
 County. The surveying operations carried on from this harbor covered a period of 
 about six weeks, when practically all the triangulation of the Chesapeake Bay shores of 
 both Baltimore and Kent Counties was completed. 
 
 On May 26, 1909, the Oyster was moved from Rock Hall Landing to near Cliffs 
 Landing in the upper part of Chester River, and no further work was done in Balti- 
 more County from that date to July 22, 1909, when the anchorage of the Oyster was 
 changed back to Rock Hall to complete some unfinished details of the oyster survey 
 work in that vicinity. 
 
 On August 5, 1909, the house boat was again moved, this time to Worton Creek, 
 the extreme northern limit of oyster growth in Chesapeake Bay. From this harbor all 
 the remaining oyster survey work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in both Baltimore 
 and Kent Counties was completed, although some weeks later a party of the Maryland 
 Shell Fish Commission returned to finish certain oyster investigations and hydrographic 
 obser^'ations in these waters. 
 
 The office work connected with the oyster survey of Baltimore County, including 
 compilations and drafting necessary for the preparation for publication of the oyster 
 charts and the technical records, was continued intermittingly with the office work of 
 other counties from the beginning of the field work in Baltimore County to the time 
 of filing of the certified oyster charts and technical reports in the archives of the Com- 
 mission and with the clerk of the circuit court of Baltimore County on August 10, 191 1. 
 
 ^ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore. United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 * By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 3 The field work of Baltimore and Kent Counties was so intermixed in Chesapeake Bay that the chronological statement 
 of work for one of these counties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other county. 
 
14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 STATISTICS.' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 6 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 6 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 3 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 14 
 
 New triangulation stations established i 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 15 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 12 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 50 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 4 
 
 Triangles computed 8 
 
 Geographic positions computed i 
 
 Comers of oyster boundaries established by computation 13 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 39 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 15 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 3 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication i 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J- Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and bv his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the commission, who, as editor of the com- 
 mission's annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. vSwepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
 ' These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the oyster survey of Baltimore County, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examina- 
 tions of the character of the bottom made by the engineers of the commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters 
 of Maryland. See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Goveniment and 
 the State." 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS.' 
 
 CHARTS OP NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The chart of the natural oyster bars of Baltimore County, published by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission, covers that portion of the upper Chesapeake Bay and 
 tributaries in Baltimore County in which the waters are sufficiently salt for the growth 
 of oysters. This chart is published on a scale of i part in 20,000 (approximately 3 J 
 inches to a statute mile). It is constructed on a polyconic projection and is based on 
 the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 This chart shows all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the commission, 
 and is certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of 
 Baltimore County and in the office of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, as required 
 by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the "Maryland Oyster Charts" 
 show the location and name of all landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 triangulation stations) used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and 
 topography necessary to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries 
 readily understandable both by the- people engaged in the oyster industry and the 
 general pubHc who may become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster 
 culture.^ 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners corre- 
 spond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading 
 "Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey oyster survey publication in accordance with the charts upon 
 which they are shown. To find a particular oyster bar or landmark which is only known 
 by name, consult the "Contents" and the desired chart and general location will be 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington. D. C. 
 
 2 Much of the detail of the iushore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Baltimore County, prepared and 
 published by the Maryland Geological Survey imder the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland 
 Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey. 
 
 IS 
 
1 6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 indicated. To find the name of a bar or landmark which is only known by location, 
 consult the progress map at the end of the publication for the number of the chart on 
 which it is to be found, and then examine the known locaHty on the chart for the name 
 of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking ofif from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shellfish indus- 
 tries. The I -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with each 
 county are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of these 
 boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shellfish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Baltimore County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys counties, have been prepared 
 under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the commission. These charts are 
 constructed on polyconic projections and are based on the United States standard 
 datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. They are made on the scales of i part in 
 5,000, or I part in 10,000, as the needs of oyster culture may require. Anne Arundel 
 County required 13 leasing charts; Somerset County, 12 charts; Wicomico County, 
 2 charts; Worcester County, 3 charts; Calvert County, 5 charts; Charles County, 2 charts; 
 St. Marys County, 8 charts; and Baltimore County, i chart, to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 17 
 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections ' covering Baltimore County waters are four in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore Hne, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster-bar and other 
 boundaries established by the commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Baltimore County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of 
 all the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the 
 location and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, 
 and the "boundaries of county waters" established by the commission for the purpose 
 of carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps ^ accompanying the first and second annual reports of the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 ' For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 2 These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission. Marine Bank Building, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.' 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place. " 
 
 The boundary line- between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Baltimore 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster" 
 charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technically 
 described and defined as follows: 
 
 Following the boundary line in the middle of Gunpowder River between Baltimore and Harford 
 counties to a point at the intersection of this boundary' with a straight line between the northeastern 
 end of Millers Island and the southwestern end of Spr>'s Island defined by latitude 39° 16' 58.8" and 
 longitude 76° 20' 10. o"; thence in a straight line across a part of the waters of the mouth of Gunpowder 
 River to a point on the northeastern end of Millers Island defined by latitude 39° 15' 5 1.6" and longitude 
 76° 21' og.o"; thence along the mean low-water line of the Chesapeake Bay shore of Millers Island or 
 a line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, to a point on the 
 southwestern end of Millers Island defined by latitude 39° 15' 19.5" and longitude 76° 22' 51.9"; thence 
 in a straight line across the waters and small marsh islands between Millers Island and Hart Island to a 
 point on the northeastern end of Hart Island defined by latitude 39° 15' 08.5" and longitude 76° 22' 18.0"; 
 thence along the mean low-water line of Chesapeake Bay shore of Hart Island or a line across the mouth 
 of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, to a point on the southwestern end of Hart 
 Island defined by latitude 39° 13' 47. 5" and longitude 76° 23' 46.0"; thence in a straight line across the 
 waters between Hart Island and the mainland to a point on the mainland of Baltimore County defined 
 by latitude 39° 13' 45.5''' and longitude 76° 23' 56.8": thence along the mean low-water line of the 
 Chesapeake Bay shore of Baltimore County or a line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards 
 in width, as the case may be. to a point on the northeastern side of the entrance to Shallow Creek 
 defined by latitude 39° 12' 153" and longitude 76° 25' 57.4"; thence in a straight line across the mouth 
 of Shallow Creek to a point on the southwestern side of the entrance to Shallow Creek defined by 
 latitude 39° i2'ii.i'''and longitude 76° 26' 12.4": thence along the mean low- water line of the Chesapeake 
 Bay shore of Baltimore County or a line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the 
 case may be, to a point located on North Point at the extreme southern end of Baltimore County defined 
 by latitude 39° 11' 43.8" and longitude 76° 26' 34.2": thence in a straight line to a point located in 
 Chesapeake Bay about 150 yards offshore on the foundation of an old stone lighthouse tower defined 
 by latitude 39° n' 39.2'" and longitude 76° 26' 31.4"; thence in a straight line across a part of the waters 
 of the mouth of Patapsco River to a point defined by the intersection of the center line of Brewerton 
 Channel and a straight line between "North Point (Old Tower Foundation)" and a point defined by 
 latitude 39° 09' 59. 3" and longitude 76° 28' 39.7", situated on Rock Point; thence along the center line 
 of Brewerton Channel to a point defined by the intersection of this line with the center line of Fort 
 McHenry Channel; thence along the center line of Fort McHenry Channel to a point defined by the 
 intersection of this line with the southern boundary line of Baltimore County.-' 
 
 • For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, the valuable publication en- 
 titled "The Counties of Marj'land— Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election nistricts. " prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews 
 and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, superintendent, should 
 be consulted, as the boundaries described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of 
 carrying out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 2 See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars, " published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at the end of this 
 publication. 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 18 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 19 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Mar3'land provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Sur\^ey, "which said copies shall be filed in the oifice of the said commissioners," 
 and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respective counties wherein 
 the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point situated in the mouth of the Gunpowder River at the intersection of the 
 boundary between Baltimore and Harford counties and a straight line between the northeastern end of 
 Millers Island and the southwestern end of Sprys Island and defined by latitude 39° 16' 58.8" and longi- 
 tude 76° 20' 10. o"; thence in a straight line across a part of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated about 
 ii'„ miles south of the southern end of Pooles Island and defined by latitude 39° 15' 30.0" and longitude 
 76° 16' 20.4"; thence in a straight line along the waters of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated about 
 3/5 miles east of "Seven Foot Knoll Light" and 31^ miles southeast of "Craighill Channel Light (Front 
 Range)" and defined by latitude 39° 09' 10.6" and longitude 76° 21' 00.0"; thence in a straight line 
 along the continuation of the center line of Brewerton Channel to Brewerton Channel, and thence along 
 the center line of Brewerton Channel to a point defined by the intersection of this line and a straight 
 line between "North Point (Old Tower Foundation)" and a point defined by latitude 39° 09' 59.3" and 
 longitude 76° 28' 39.7", situated on Rock Point.' 
 
 ' tatitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the shell fish 
 commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as maybe 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions : 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 21 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locaHty of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. -Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3^ inches to a statute mile) and show the locations of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from {not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "obser\'ed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in some instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the estabhshment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." The 
 location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed for 
 plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 • Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. is. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom, the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 As the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" are a constant 
 element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of stations is made 
 needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when both 
 of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church spire, 
 or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing ^ of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles, and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner, the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 ' Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 "reference stations " described in this publication can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 'The mean magnetic variation for Baltimore County was 6° 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 23 
 
 DBSCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGUI^ATION STATIONS. 
 
 POOLES ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Upper Chesapeake Bay on northwest side of Pooles Island. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a detached tower known as Pooles Island Lighthouse. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on tower. 
 References — o / // 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (I'Vont Range) ' ' (S 44° 19' W) . o 00 00 10 miles. 
 
 POOLES ISLAND 2. 
 
 General locality. — Upper Chesapeake Bay on Pooles Island, about X mile southeast of Pooles Island 
 Light and }i mile north by west of Pooles Island wharf. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a peach orchard, on highest ground on northern part of 
 Pooles Island, about 500 yards soutlieast of Pooles Island Light and 370 yards north by west of farm- 
 house. The angle at the southwest corner of tlie farmhouse between the windmill at the barn and the 
 observed station is 84°, and the angle at the observed station between the light tower and the fog-bell 
 tower is 2" 47'. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. (Note: These marks replace old ones of 1896.) 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pooles Island Light" (N 47° 16' W) o 
 
 Break in bluff on east shore of bay showing 
 
 through peach trees 153 
 
 Center of chimney of small house in rear of 
 
 dwelling 215 
 
 Center of middle one of three chimneys on 
 
 dwelling 218 
 
 Center of cupola on small building 220 
 
 Near gable of bam 238 
 
 Windmill 241 
 
 Center one of four nails in apple tree 336 
 
 00 00 
 
 452 meters. 
 
 12 
 
 3K miles. 
 
 00 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
 °3 
 
 J4 mile. 
 
 50 
 
 X mile. 
 
 06 
 
 X mile. 
 
 56 
 
 X mile. 
 
 24 10 . . . 
 
 . . . 33. 72 meters. 
 
24 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 WORTON POINT 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shure of Chesapeake Bay on Worton Point, about i>' s miles north of mouth 
 of Worton Creek and 4' 2 miles northeast of north end of Pooles Island. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is on tree and bush fringed bluff about 30 feet above high 
 water, 2 yards east-southeast of edge of bluff and 1 yard south-southwest of a very small ravine. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 14.05 meters S 61° 17' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile jjipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 4-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Pooles Island 2 " (862° 18' W) o 
 
 Right tree on Pooles Island 3 
 
 South peak of small house 42 
 
 Left peak of house 74 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (2 '2 inches 
 
 diameter) 88 
 
 Chimney outside of right end of old 
 
 house 94 
 
 Chimney near left end of roof of 
 
 house with gables 116 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 1 54 
 
 Reference station 236 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches 
 diameter) 310 
 
 07 
 
 00 4S-8 miles. 
 
 4' < miles. 
 
 4>< miles. 
 
 4J2 miles. 
 
 40 1.06 meters. 
 
 3 j 2 miles. 
 
 4,' 4 miles. 
 
 10 4.24 meters. 
 
 00 1405 meters. 
 
 20 4.61 meters. 
 
 BRAMBLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, about 3 miles southeast of center of Pooles 
 Island, 3 miles north-northeast of Tolchester Beach, and ij^^ miles southwest of entrance to Fairlee 
 Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tree and bush fringed bluff about 30 feet above high 
 water, 3 yards east of edge of bluff, 3 yards west of edge of cultivated field, 35 yards southwest of trees 
 at edge of gully, and 200 yards west of other trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 47.16 meters N 67° 05' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is 2-inch stub projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface 
 mark is beer bottle buried below base of stub. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear ° ' 
 
 Range)" (S 78° 44' W) o 00 
 
 Left tree on Pooles Island 37 53 
 
 Windmill on middle of long building 
 
 on Pooles Island 54 00 
 
 North peak of house with several ga- 
 bles on Pooles Island 55 21 
 
 "Pooles Island Light" 57 19 
 
 REPERENCE sT.^Tion 168 21 
 
 Cupola on barn 259 24 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front 
 
 Range)" 344 34 
 
 " Fort Howard Taller Water Tank " . 354 30 
 Left one of two smokestacks at Spar- 
 rows Point 359 35 i4XniiIes. 
 
 00 9,3 s miles 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 2ji miles. 
 
 2^ miles. 
 
 00 ^}i miles. 
 
 00 47-i6 meters. 
 
 40 I mile. 
 
 10 10' 4 miles. 
 
 00 12K miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 25 
 
 MITCHELLS BLUFF 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesajjeake Bay on Mitchells Bluff, just north of first break in 
 blufif, about S/8 miles north-northeast of Tolchcstcr Beach Wliarf. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediale localily. ^Observed station is in cultivated ground about 30 feet aliovc high water, 13 
 yards southeast of edge of bluff, 50 yards northeast of point of gully where fishermen haul u]) gear, 70 
 yards south of small clump of trees, and J4 mile northwest of a large farmhouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is wire in center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 2 inches below base of monument. (Note: Subsurface mark is either a part or replaces the original 
 one of 1896.) 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (R c a r ° ' " 
 
 Range)" (N 87° 52' W) o 00 00 8;* s miles. 
 
 Chimney at left end of house on op- 
 posite shore 57 00 6j 4 miles. 
 
 Chimney at left end of house on 
 
 Pooles Island 71 11 4^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of build- 
 ing beyond trees 170 10 Jsniile. 
 
 Spindle of weather vane on middle 
 
 cupola of bam 200 28 30 J4 mile. 
 
 Near comer of large west chimney of 
 
 house 210 54 ,'4' mile. 
 
 West peak of barn 260 07 ;^smile.- 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" 330 18 30 loj^ miles. 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front 
 Range)" ; . . 341 20 40 8^4 miles. 
 
 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT (REAR RANGE). 
 
 General locality. — Western side of upper Chesapeake Bay, about 200 yards offshore from the south- 
 western end of Hart Island. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tall square pyramidal skeleton steel frame structure 
 known as Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range). 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front ° ' " 
 
 Range)" (S 0° 01' E) o 00 00 23:j: miles. 
 
 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT (FRONT RANGE). 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay, about 2 miles offshore and about 2}^ miles east 
 of North Point at entrance to Patapsco River. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is (m dwelling on cylindrical foundation known as Craighill 
 Channel Light (Front Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Craighill Channel Light (Front Range). 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear ° ' " 
 Range) " (N 0° 01' W) o 00 00 2f^ miles. 
 
26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 NORTH POINT (OLD TOWER FOUNDATION). 
 
 General loeality. — Northern side of entrance to Patapsco River near North Point. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on an old stone tower foundation about 150 yards offshore 
 from North Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of foundation of stone tower formerly used as a light- 
 house. 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front o ' " 
 Range)" (S 8i° 20' E) o 00 00 2> 2 miles. 
 
 FORT HOWARD TALLER WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Nortliem side of entrance to Patapsco River about X n^'lc uorth-northwest of 
 North Point. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is the taller of two steel water tanks on steel towers at Fort 
 Howard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of pipe attached to center of bottom of tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CUTOFF CHANNEL LIGHT (FRONT RANGE). 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of entrance to Patapsco River about 125 yards offshore and X mile 
 west-northwest of North Point. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is an octagonal brick tower known as Cutoff Channel Light 
 (Front Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cutoff Channel Light (FVont Range). 
 References. — 
 
 " Cutoff Channel Light (Rear Range) " ° ' " 
 (N 30° 30' W) o 00 00 i>2 ™iles. 
 
 CUTOFF CHANNEL LIGHT (REAR RANGE). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patapsco River on western side of entrance to Jones Creek, 
 about 1)4 miles' north-northwest of North Point and i mile east of the town of Sparrows Point. (See 
 Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a square pyramidal skeleton steel frame structure known 
 as Cutoff Cliannel Light (Rear Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cutoff Channel Light (Rear Range). 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 Bodkin Light (Old Tower) (S2o° 12' E) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 ROCK POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Patapsco River on Rock Point at southeastern side of 
 entrance to Rock Creek and about 2^ miles southwest of North Point. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near the extreme end of point about 12 yards from sea 
 wall, and 70 yards soutlaeast of a small tower. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" (S 78° ' ° ' " 
 
 17' E) o 00 00 3J^ miles. 
 
 " Bodkin Point (Old Tower) " 25 43 3J^ miles. 
 
 Small tower 194 00 70 yards. 
 
 Outer " White Rocks" 211 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Water tower on opposite shore 291 27 2 j^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 27 
 
 BODKIN POINT (OLD TOWER). 
 
 General locality. —Southern side of entrance to Bodkin Creek on Bodkin Point. (See Progress map.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 15 yards east of an old stone dwelling on top of an 
 old tower formerly used as a lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of drill hole about 2 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep in 
 stone platform on and near center of top of tower. 
 References. — 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" (N 30° o / /, 
 04' E) o 00 00 I J^ miles. 
 
 SEVEN-FOOT KNOLL LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Patapsco River about 2\4 miles 
 north-northeast of Bodkin Point and ^yi miles southeast of North Point. (See Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on an octagonal screw pile structure known as Seven- F^oot 
 Knoll Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Seven-F'oot Iviioll Light. 
 References. — 
 
 "Bodkin Point (Old Tower)" (830° ° ' " 
 03' W) o 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 SWAN POINT 3. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Swan Point about 5'2 miles south-southwest 
 of Tolchester Beach Wharf and 7 miles north of Love -Point. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is 0:1 sand and marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 
 5 feet east of shore, 60 yards south-southwest of a fisherman's cabin, and 250 yards from tlic extreme end 
 of Swan Point. Cement monument marking old reference station is in marsh 21.43 meters N 8g° 13' E of 
 observed station. Standard cement monument marking new reference station is on line to old reference 
 station 13.26 meters N 89° 13' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is yi-inch copper rod set in an 8-inch square cement monument with 
 top about 5 inches below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is the neck of a flask set in cement about 
 4 feet below the surface. New reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monu- 
 ment. Old reference station is eastern one of two ^4-inch copper rods in an 8-ineh cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 2° 11' W). . . o 00 00 5^^ miles. 
 
 "Baltimore Light" 46 07 00 Similes. 
 
 Stack on garbage plant at Bodkin 
 
 Point 82 21 8X miles. 
 
 " Seven- Foot Knoll Light".. 95 04 50 7 miles. 
 
 Left stack at Sparrows Point in 12 12X miles. 
 
 " Fort Howard Taller Water Tank" . . 112 28 20 gj^ miles. 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front 
 
 Range)" 114 59 50 7 miles. 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear 
 
 Range)" 131 
 
 Chimney of cabin 203 
 
 Gable of Rockliall Wharf house 264 07 
 
 Old reference station 267 
 
 New REFERENCE STATION 
 
 (standard cement monument). 267 02 20 13.26 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house to right of Wind- 
 mill Point 292 
 
 Gable of bam 303 
 
 Gable of bam near Wickes Beach . . . 340 
 
 46 20 . . . 
 
 ... 8K miles. 
 
 54 
 
 ... 58 yards. 
 
 07 
 
 ... I mile. 
 
 02 20 . . . 
 
 . . . 21.43 meters. 
 
 12 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 49 •■ • 
 
 2>^ miles. 
 
 52 .. . 
 
 714 miles. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United vStates authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary hues of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 corners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the 
 law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 28 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 29 
 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the 
 boundaries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are 
 located, while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most 
 available for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difiiculty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present 
 and the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding man}- hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locaHty of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart " on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown.' 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with the 
 corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the corner 
 of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 
30 Suruey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their loca- 
 tion have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fijth column?. — ^These two columns, under the general heading of ' ' True 
 bearing" ' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"^ gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and 
 markings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication 
 under the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS JPOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of wa5'S and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: one, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 
 ' The mean magnetic variation for Baltimore County was 6° 15' west ot north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of s' yearly. 
 ' Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. Washington, D. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 31 
 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the pubUcations on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries of 
 the oyster bars. For example, take "Tea Table" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined as to 
 its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Pooles Island 2" and "Craighill 
 Channel lyight (rear range)" as determined from right to left from the forward bearings 
 from this corner is 122° 06' and the angle between " Craighill Channel Light (rear range) " 
 and "Swan Point 3" is 86° 06'. Having these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the 
 buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant angles between the landmarks 
 for which the calculations were made. If the measured and calculated angles do not 
 agree, the buoy is not in its correct position and the boundary corner must be relocated. 
 This is accomplished bj' moving the boat about until a point is reached where the angles 
 do agree, and this point being the desired location, the buoy can be placed in its correct 
 position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 (position finder), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the point 
 to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy of 
 doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three land- 
 marks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the actual 
 position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until the edge 
 of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the chart marking 
 the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of the protractor 
 will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the point thus obtained 
 does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the boundary as given on the 
 chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing the operation. 
 This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor over the corner of 
 the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent protractor angles 
 between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus obtained is set on the 
 sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are shown by the sextant to 
 subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The second angle is then placed 
 
32 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and so on, first using one angle on 
 the sextant, then the other, until a point is reached where both observed sextant angles 
 are practicall}' identical with the protractor angles. The point thus located is the desired 
 one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true position of the corner of the boundary 
 in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier of 
 solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate se.xtants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position the 
 observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared altogether, 
 the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the corrected bear- 
 ings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be anchored in its 
 proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point marking 
 a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column opposite 
 the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding "back" 
 bearing (corrected for local magnetic decHnation) given in the fifth column of the tables 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will give one* range 
 on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be moved to a 
 second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. The inter- 
 section of these two range lines will give the desired point ; but in general it should be 
 checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 * The mean magnetic variation for Baltimore County is 6* 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 33 
 
 The instrument is placed over a " triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of o° oo' oo" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactoril)' fixed. 
 
 BOUND.'^RIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 TEA TABLE. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 United States Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey triangulation 
 station 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 / /, 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 II 15-97 
 
 76 20 55. 05 
 
 N 40 59 W 
 N 88 40 W 
 S 55 r, w 
 
 S 41 00 E 
 S 88 41 E 
 N 55 30 E 
 
 6,635 
 
 4,353 
 6,948 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 13 44-98 
 
 76 18 37. 80 
 
 N 32 17 E 
 S 89 S4 w 
 
 S 58 15 W 
 
 S 32 18 W 
 N 89 51 E 
 
 N 58 12 E 
 
 8,413 
 7,951 
 
 9,351 
 
 Pooles Island 2 . 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 
 3 
 
 39 14 27.97 
 
 76 17 21.27 
 
 N 23 43 E 
 S 81 37 W 
 
 S 4 29 E 
 
 S 23 44 W 
 N 81 33 E 
 
 N 4 29 W 
 
 6, 184 
 10, 065 
 
 11,999 
 
 Pooles Island 2. . 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 vSwan Point 3 . 
 
 4 
 
 39 14 19-47 
 
 76 17 12.25 
 
 N 20 44 E 
 S 83 26 W 
 
 S 3 26 E 
 
 S 20 45 w 
 N 83 20 E 
 
 N 3 26 W 
 
 6,360 
 10, 261 
 
 11,697 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 5 
 
 39 II 37- 54 
 
 76 ig 11.77 
 
 N 58 42 W 
 
 S 61 08 w 
 S 31 43 E 
 
 S 58 44 E 
 
 N 61 04 E 
 N 31 41 W 
 
 8,263 
 
 9, 640 
 7,304 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAi, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MILLERS ISLAND. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 27.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 United States Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey triaagulation 
 station 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 12 42.80 
 
 76 20 54. 83 
 
 N 64 28 W 
 
 S 57 02 w 
 S 37 53 E 
 
 S 64 30 E 
 
 N 57 00 E 
 N 37 50 W 
 
 4.827 
 5> 194 
 10, 660 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 39 12 57- 17 
 
 76 21 00. 00 
 
 N 69 16 W 
 S 51 54 W 
 S 36 54 E 
 
 S 69 18 E 
 N 51 52 E 
 N 36 52 W 
 
 4>5I2 
 5.364 
 II, 127 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 13 08. 45 
 
 76 20 11.73 
 
 N 77 30 W 
 S 56 05 W 
 S 30 16 E 
 
 S 77 32 E 
 N 56 02 E 
 N 30 14 W 
 
 5,620 
 6,615 
 10, 742 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 39 12 54- 00 
 
 76 20 05. 95 
 
 N 73 II W 
 S 60 24 W 
 S 30 54 E 
 
 S 73 13 E 
 
 N 60 22 E 
 N 30 53 W 
 
 5,89° 
 6,486 
 10, 246 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 MAN O'WAR SHOALS. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 27.) 
 
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 39 10 45- 95 
 
 76 21 
 
 00. 00 
 
 N 35 01 W 
 
 S 62 28 W 
 S 56 12 E 
 
 S 35 03 E 
 
 N 62 27 E 
 N 56 10 W 
 
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 2 
 
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 N 61 47 W 
 
 S 09 E 
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 5.901 
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 (Rear Range). 
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 Water Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 N 24 35 E 
 
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 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
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 5. 000 
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 (Rear Range). 
 Fort Howard Taller 
 
 Water Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 33 W 
 
 N 19 32 E 
 
 4,179 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 4 
 
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 76 21 
 
 37-65 
 
 N 32 53 W 
 N 88 20 W 
 
 S 49 30 w 
 
 S 32 54 E 
 S 88 21 E 
 N 49 28 E 
 
 5.956 
 3.234 
 6, 064 
 
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 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
APPENDIXES. 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessar>' charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Mar>land to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26. 1906. 1 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks iu the waters within the State of Marjdand. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the govenior of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Marj-land; 
 and the Secretar>' of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Biu'eaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessarj- to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 I 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30. 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey; * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 
 35 
 
36 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven * * *. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of tlie Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Mar>dand, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available imtil expended, twenty-five thousand dollars * * *. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * por any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Goverament for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten. and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 ■assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for tlie fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved Jime 25, rgio.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special siu^eys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 37 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 191 1.) 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal yearending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Stales of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed , for tlie fiscal year ending June thirtieth , nineteen hundred and twelve , namely : * * * 
 
 Co.^ST AND Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 thirteen thousand dollars * * *. 
 
 [Act of the IvCgisIature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act. 
 and * * *. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie * * *. 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 8g. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act: said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety daj's after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the said to the Clerks of the Circuit 
 court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided, the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose . 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in tliis 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the cotmties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 open for disposal by the State for the piu^ose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 
38 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 under the provisions of this Act, provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appropriated 
 or taken up under the laws of this vState prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Marjdand, passed March g, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Marj-faud. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted fcv the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the .said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five days 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon 
 the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of 
 their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And he it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the jjcace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 > Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 39 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report ot Shell Fish Commission.] 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 " The legislature in placing chapter 7 1 1 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman oyster culture 
 law, upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view: 
 
 "i. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters 
 of the State. 
 
 "2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 " To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing ot natural bars impossible, provision 
 was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accutately locating and marking the same. 
 It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State until the 
 natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
 Definition op a Naturai, Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 " The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman oyster culture law to exercise 
 its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting, and buoying them, but 
 other than this the commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of defining 
 a natural bar is placed upon tlie commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF opinion. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where oys- 
 ters grow or have grown naturally, even though now practically barren of oysters, should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State, who are not directly interested in the oyster business but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which by methods known to oyster cultvuists may be made 
 to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce. 
 
 " It should be evident to everyone that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed, and is as follows: 
 
 What, then, is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible; but if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but tliere are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly to 
 plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, for 
 the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 
40 Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 
 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters within the meaning of the act of assembly, and it is just such lands 
 as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining accurately and scientifically the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of grovmd. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors, it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report under tlie heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — -A brief account of the particular sm^eying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland, will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accvuacy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessarj' to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation stirvey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey, including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments, and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is or what is not a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of liottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Baltimore County, Md. 41 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of surv-ey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations' making up an "oyster survey" arc completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding-boat party in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work.- This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations' consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.'' This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 ' See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 2 See pp. 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 ^ See pp. 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 ^ No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved ; 
 
 or of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State 
 
 by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
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 liimiti of projections on file at Washington 
 Ijnuls of charts published byCo&»t ai\i Geodetic Svirvey 
 
 Krtat Foint 2 
 
 CHART No. 27 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 CALVERT COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND REPORT 
 OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SUR- 
 VEY IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT, COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1910 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department ov Commer'ce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, December 21, igog. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, and 
 certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and use of the plats 
 of the sur\'ey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Marj'land in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1910. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann. Suprrinlendent. 
 To Hon. Chari.es Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
 3 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
 Baltimore, Md., December lo, igog. 
 The following publication is certiiied to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Calvert County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Sur\rey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief oj Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Surrey. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., December lo, iqoq. 
 Examined and certiiied to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 Swepson EarlE, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Calvert County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Calvert 
 County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, at Annapolis, on 
 December 14, 1909. 
 
 5 
 
CONTENTS 
 
 Progress MAP --------- follows 94 
 
 Letter OF SUBMITTAL - - - - - - -- 3 
 
 Certification ----- - - - 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications - 11 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey --_- 12 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 12 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey - 12 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions . - - 14 
 
 Organization and equipment . . . 15 
 
 Chronological statement of work - - 15 
 
 Statistics _. - - 16 
 
 General remarks 16 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 18 
 
 Leasing charts - ig 
 
 Projections : - 20 
 
 Progress maps . 20 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county - 21 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 21 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation ---. 23 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 23 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — 
 Chart No. 16 (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Holland - 26 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 26 
 
 Beach ^ 27 
 
 111 2 27 
 
 Plum 3 28 
 
 Pier (see also Chart No. 17) - 28 
 
 Sharps Island Light 29 
 
 Chart No. // (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Pier (see also Chart No. 16) _ ^ 28 
 
 Pen 29 
 
 Patch ' 20 
 
 Parker , 30 
 
 Run (see also Chart No. 18) . 30 
 
 Chart No. iS (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Run (see also Chart No. 17) ',0 
 
8 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangui,ation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. iS (Chesapeake Bay) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Poplar 30 
 
 Flag Pond 31 
 
 Wilson 2 31 
 
 Point of Rocks 31 
 
 Cove Point Light (see also Chart No. 20) _' 32 
 
 White House (N. E. chimney) (see also Chart No. 20) _. 32 
 
 Travers 2 32 
 
 Chart No. 79 (Upper Patuxent River) — 
 
 Prince.. 33 
 
 Leitch 33 
 
 Fodder 34 
 
 Buena _ 34 
 
 Teague 35 
 
 City--- 35 
 
 Hallowing 36 
 
 Indian _ 36 
 
 Dwarf- 
 
 Trent . 
 Collins. 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Battle - 
 Photo. 
 
 Island. 
 Peak. 
 
 Cole- 
 
 Bars_ 
 
 Briscoe . 
 
 Nat. 
 
 37 
 
 Sothoron 37 
 
 Buzz 38 
 
 Billiard 38 
 
 Morsel 39 
 
 40 
 
 Cremona 40 
 
 Kitt... 41 
 
 Oppkit 41 
 
 Fight 42 
 
 Slim 43 
 
 Forr 43 
 
 Sweep .. 44 
 
 45 
 
 Hutchins . 46 
 
 Wheat (see also Chart No. 20) 46 
 
 Mackall (see also Chart No. 20) 46 
 
 Sollers (see also Chart No. 20) 47 
 
 47 
 
 Lend (see also Chart No. 20) 
 
 Chart No. 20 (Lower Patuxent River) — 
 
 Wheat (see also Chart No. 19) 46 
 
 Mackall (see also Chart No. ig) 46 
 
 Sollers (see also Chart No. 19) 47 
 
 Lend (see also Chart No. 19) 48 
 
 Stock 48 
 
 Stump 48 
 
 49 
 
 Hellen 49 
 
 50 
 
5° 
 
 C 071 tents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continue 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 20 (Lower Patuxent River) — Continued. 
 
 Ton 
 
 Mill ... 51 
 
 Bur . _ ... 51 
 
 New - - ._ J I 
 
 Catholic Church Cross . _ .... 52 
 
 Cable . 52 
 
 Town 52 
 
 Crane 53 
 
 M. E. Church (Solomons) .. 53 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff (Solomons) ... .... _______ 53 
 
 Sand - - - . 54 
 
 Fishstack 54 
 
 Bon 54 
 
 Bareda House Cupola . 55 
 
 Drum Point Light _.- -- 55 
 
 Ben . ... ^5 
 
 . Craddock ... _. 56 
 
 Carroll 2 . i . ... s6 
 
 Hog 2 57 
 
 Pat 57 
 
 White House (N. E. chimney) (see also Chart No. 18) 32 
 
 Cove Point Light (see also Chart No. 18) .. 32 
 
 Cedar Point Light _. 57 
 
 Cain 58 
 
 Desert 58 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation 59 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 60 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 61 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster b.irr — 
 Cliarl No. 16 (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Hog Point 64 
 
 Upper Steps 65 
 
 Lower Steps 65 
 
 Plum Point (see also Chart No. 17) 66 
 
 Chart No. 17 (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Plum Point (see also Chart No. 16) 66 
 
 Daddie Dare . 66 
 
 Governors Run (see also Chart No. 18) 67 
 
 Emanuel (see also Chart No. 18) 67 
 
 Chart No. iS (Chesapeake Bay) — 
 
 Governors Run (see also Chart No. 17) 67 
 
 Emanuel (see also Chart No. 17) 67 
 
 Flag Pond 68 
 
 Chart No. ig (Upper Patuxent River) — 
 
 Spout 69 
 
 Holland Point (Calvert County) 6g 
 
 Buzzard Island _. 70 
 
 Macks Hollow 70 
 
 Broad Neck (Calvert County) . 71 
 
 Thomas (Calvert County) 71 
 
 Kitts Marsh 71 
 
lO 
 
 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of qyster bars— Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. ig (Upper Patuxent River) — Continued. 
 
 Prison Point 
 
 Jacks Marsh 
 
 Jacks Bay 
 
 Parkers Wharf 
 
 Broome Island 
 
 Island Creek 
 
 Peterson (Calvert County) (see also Chart No. 20) _ 
 Hears (Calvert County) (see also Chart No. 20) — 
 Charl No. 20 (Lower Patuxent River) — 
 
 Peterson (Calvert County) (see also Chart No. 19). 
 
 Mears (Calvert County) (see also Chart No. ig) 
 
 Hellen 
 
 Hungerford Hollow 
 
 Barn Gates 
 
 Back of Island 
 
 Shell Pile '. 
 
 Cherry Tree 
 
 Swash 
 
 Sandy Point Lumps j 
 
 Southeast Middle-ground 
 
 Light House Lump 
 
 Old Lump 
 
 Carroll Muds (Calvert County) 
 
 Simmons 
 
 Chinese Muds (Calvert County) . 
 
 Parker Moore 
 
 Under The Cliffs 
 
 Little Cove Point 
 
 Cove Point Bight 
 
 Appenbixes: 
 
 Appendix .A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey ' ' as now being carried on in Maryland 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State. 
 
SURA'EY OF OYSTER BARvS, CALVERT COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws " authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations * of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.'' The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 o)ster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster-bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 Service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all informa- 
 tion necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.'' 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the vShell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports *■ of all the operations of the Commission 
 
 " See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 '' See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland. 
 
 I' These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. The publications ready for issue are those for Anne 
 Arundel, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, and Calvert counties, those for St. Marys and Charles counties 
 arc now being prepared. 
 
 d The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the 
 requirements of the oyster-culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it 
 desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster culture as soon as practicable after the comple- 
 tion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each arranged for distribution 
 and use in one county only without reference to other published records, nmch of the text of this jnibli- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 ' These reports can lie obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, .Anna|)olis, Md. 
 Tb.ey are issued annually in October, and the first and second reports are now available for distributi;in. 
 
12 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland," including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined Ihey form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the Service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 consen.^ation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Marvland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.'^ A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus ha^•e also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.'' 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 
 "■ See Appendix B for an extract from the "Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission," 
 giving a concise summary of the "Haman Oyster Culture Law." 
 
 & See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined o|)erations of the Gov- 
 ernment and State." 
 
 t' Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, lias detailed for this service Dr. H. l' Moore, 
 Assistant, Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 <i For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster survey work of the Maryland 
 Shell Fish Commission see the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 13 
 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural (Dyster 
 Bars" and the scheme of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation vStations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do 
 in the regions covered by the oVster-survey operations. 
 
 The boundaries of tlie various shellfish bottoms in relation to landmarks and the 
 adjacent topography have been shown with all the accuracy permitted by the large- 
 scale oyster charts published especially for that purpose. 
 
 The technical and legal descriptions of the boundaries and the description of the 
 location of landmarks have been prepared and published in such a manner as to mini- 
 mize the probability of future disputes in reference to their location. 
 
 Stated another way and quoting from the report of the "Sur\'ey of Oyster Bars of 
 Anne Arundel County:" 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established, ."^t the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by tlie Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last sixty-five years. 
 
 In fact, when the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland is completed, it is believed 
 that it will stand the test of time and practical use as a working foundation for whatever 
 form the oyster legislation of the future may assume, and that the doing of the work 
 systematically and accurately, once for all, will lead finally to the development of a 
 great natural food resource in the form of real oyster culture which will bring ample 
 reward for all expenditures of the "oyster survey." 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 CALVERT COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following two letters, together with the laws °- of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Sur^'ey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the Survey at Wash- 
 ington, have proved very beneficial to the work, and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, iqo6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Mvkray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His E-xcellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, A nnaf>olis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coa.st and Geodetic Si'rvev, 
 
 ]]'ashivgton, July j, ignfi. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender llie command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast ,'^.urvey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, prepare a programme of work, and submit estimate'. i:i the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may he necessary. 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 f). H. TiTTmann, Suf^rrititcndcnt. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. Steamer Endeavor, Ballimorc, Md. 
 
 " For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 15 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey " Besides 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 OfSce at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by their own Service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of 
 Fisheries launch Canvasback " and the steamer Governor McLane ^ of the State fisherv 
 force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State have been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey and 
 consist of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and ofiice work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAI, STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey in Calvert County "^ dates from 
 May 2, 1908, when the house boat Oyster left Baltimore for an anchorage in the Patuxent 
 River, inside of Solomons Island. She remained in this harbor for three months, it 
 practically being the only suitable anchorage for the work for the entire Chesapeake 
 Bay shore of Calvert County, as well as for the lower Patuxent River. During this 
 period there was a great amount of windy weather and consequent rough seas, which 
 prevented work in the open bay, and in general the triangulation foundation for the 
 oyster survey made very slow progress. 
 
 On August 4, 1908, the part of the work necessarily done from the mouth of the 
 Patuxent River was completed, and the Oyster was moved about 7 miles up the river 
 to St. Leonards Creek. 
 
 On August 18, 1908, the headquarters for the field work was again changed by 
 moving the .house boat Oyster 8 miles still farther up the river to an anchorage in Battle 
 Creek, where she remained until the completion of that part of the field work which 
 naturally included all the Patuxent River work of Charles and St. Marys counties as 
 well as that of Calvert County, although the results are published separately. 
 
 On September 3, 1908, the house boat finally left the Patuxent River for a new 
 anchorage in a tributary of the Potomac River, and the field work of Calvert County 
 
 "■ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, U. S. Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 b By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 cThe field work of Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys counties was so intermixed in the Patuxent 
 River that the chronological statement of work for any one of these counties necessarily includes a 
 considerable part of the work of the other two counties. 
 
i6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 was dropped from that date until July 27, 1909, when it was again taken up for a period 
 of four days to add a few details of the triangulation required for the descriptions of 
 stations. 
 
 On December 2, 1909, it was again found necessary to obtain further triangulation 
 details for the publication of the technical report for Calvert County, and field work 
 was carried on for that purpose from that date to December 8, 1909. 
 
 The office work connected with the "oyster survey" of Calvert County, including 
 computations and drafting necessary for the preparation of oyster charts and technical 
 records for publications, was continued intermittingly with the office work of other 
 counties surveyed during same season from the beginning of field work of Calvert County 
 to the time of the filing of the certified oyster charts and reports in the archives of the 
 Commission and with the clerk of the circuit court of Calvert County on December 
 14, 1909. 
 
 STATISTICS.'' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 6g 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 67 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 52 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 20 
 
 New triangulation stations established 58 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described _. 78 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 95 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 157 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 8 
 
 Triangles computed 152 
 
 Geographic positions computed 59 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 205 
 
 Back azim.uths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 6:5 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 78 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 41 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication . =; 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 a These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey in connection with the oyster survey of Calvert County, and do not include the 
 many thousands of soundings and examinations of the character of the bottom made by the engineers 
 of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic Survey as hydrographic 
 records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of 
 Maryland. See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of 
 the Government and the State." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. , 17 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and Commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 To Mr. Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to county boundaries. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 20908 — I o 2 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts " of the natural oyster bars of Calvert County, published by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of five sheets covering a portion of the 
 waters of Chesapeake Bay and all of Patuxent River, including all oyster-producing 
 bottoms of Calvert County. They are published on a scale of i part in 20,000 (approxi- 
 mately 3^6 inches to a statute mile) and are constructed on polyconic projections and 
 based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Calvert County and in the office of the Commission at Annapolis, as required 
 by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster-bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography '' necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners correspond 
 with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading 
 "Boundaries of natural oyster bars. ' 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 
 a These charts can be obtained by appl 'cation to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 b Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Calvert 
 County prepared and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William 
 Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological 
 Survey. 
 
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Survey oj Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 19 
 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the 'name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shellfish 
 industries. The i -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18-feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Calvert County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shellfish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face cf the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Calvert County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, and Worcester counties, have been prepared under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission. These charts are constructed on polyconic 
 projections and are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Surs^ey. They are made on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, as 
 the needs of oyster culture may require. Anne Arundel County required 13 leasing 
 charts; Somerset County, 12 charts; Wicomico County, 2 charts; Worcester County, 
 3 charts; and Calvert County 5 charts, to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-aCre law" are frequently of 
 irregular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must 
 be of rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing 
 charts have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small 
 rectangles of i acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, 
 
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 and prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select 
 whole rectangles as far as practicable. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in Annapolis. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections " covering Calvert County waters are 8 in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oj'Ster-bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the office of the Shell 
 Fish Commission, at Annapolis. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey in Calvert Count)' and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all the charts 
 and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location and 
 names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, and the 
 "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of 
 carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that ma}' be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps * accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 o For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication, 
 ft These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.'^ 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL UMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." ; 
 
 The boundary line'' between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Calvert 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the charts 
 and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technically described 
 and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the mean low-water line of the western shore 
 of Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of Hog Point and the boundary line between Anne Arundel and 
 Calvert counties; thence along the mean low-water line of the Chesapeake Bay shore of Calvert County 
 across the mouth of all inlets less than loo yards in width, around Plum Point and Cove Point, to a point 
 defined by latitude 38° ig' 09". 8 and longitude 76° 25' 21". o situated on Drum Point on the northern 
 side of the entrance to Patuxent River; thence along a straight line ending at a point defined by latitude 
 38° 18' 35". 9 and longitude 76° 23' 59". 8 situated on Hog Point on the southern side of the entrance 
 to Patuxent River, to a point defined by the intersection of this straight line and the Patuxent River 
 channel boundary line between Calvert and St. Marys counties as laid down on "Chart No. 20, Natural 
 Oyster Bars, Maryland;" thence up the channel of Patuxent River following the channel boundary 
 line between Calvert and St. Marys counties and the channel boundary line between Calvert and 
 Charles counties and the channel boundary line between Calvert and Prince Georges counties as laid 
 down on "Charts Nos. ig and 20, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland;" thence continuing up the channel 
 of Patuxent River following the channel boundary line between Calvert and Prince Georges counties 
 to its end on the boundary line between Anne Arundel and Calvert counties, c 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners in the 
 city of Annapolis," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 " For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, 
 the valuable publication entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and lilection 
 Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey 
 under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, vSuperintendent, should be consulted, as the boundaries 
 described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 fi See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the 
 progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 c Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the U. S. Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the. terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line ° has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published b.v the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the mean low-water line of the western shore 
 of Chesapeake Bay in the vicinity of Hog Point and the boundary line between Anne Arundel and 
 Calvert counties; thence in a straight line along the Chesapeake Bay boundary between Anne Arundel 
 and Calvert counties as laid down on "Charts Nos. 4 and 16, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a 
 point defined by latitude 38° 42' 33".4 and longitude 76° 27' 4o".o situated about 3,5 8 miles east of 
 Hog Point; thence in a straight line along the Chesapeake Bay boundary between Calvert and Talbot 
 counties and Calvert and Dorchester coimties as laid down on "Charts Nos. 16, 17, and 18, Natural 
 Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by latitude 38° 30' 00". o and longitude 76° 25' 3o".o 
 situated about 43s miles east of Governors Run; thence in a straight line along the Chesapeake Bay 
 boundary between Calvert and Dorchester counties as laid down on "Charts Nos. 17, j8, and 20, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by latitude 38° 23' 10". 3 and longitude 76° 20' 00". o 
 situated about 2' s miles east of Cove Point Light; thence in a straight line along the Chesapeake Bay 
 boundary between Calvert and Dorchester counties as laid down on "Charts Nos. 18 and 20, Natural 
 Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by latitude 38° 19' 37". 7 and longitude 76° 19' i9".o 
 situated about 5J4 miles southeast of Cove Point Light and about 5X niiles east by north of Drum 
 Point Light; thence along the Chesapeake Bay boundary between Calvert and St. Marys counties as 
 laid down on "Chart No, 20, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by the intersection 
 of this boundary and a straight line between a point situated on Hog Point on the southern side of the 
 entrance to Patuxent River defined by latitude 38° 18' 35". 9 and longitude 76° 23' 59". 8 and a point 
 situated on Drum Point on the northern side of the entrance to Patuxent River defined by latitude 
 38° 19' 09". 8 and longitude 76° 25' 2i".o; thence in a straight line to a point at the end defined by 
 latitude 38° 19' 09". 8 and longitude 76° 25' 2i".o situated on Drum Point on the northern side of the 
 entrance to Patuxent River. 
 
 "See progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made bv the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural 
 oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be necessary 
 to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future work 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Surv^ey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to 
 perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the 
 United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of Iriangulation stations should not he used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions: 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 
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 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other featiire that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3'/^ inches to a statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from (not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "obsers^ed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 
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 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations," 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "obser\'ed station."" 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument " are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a 
 triangle, with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters 
 "U. S. C. S." underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the 
 center of the top of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been 
 broken off without disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used 
 as the location of the station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in 
 many cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" 
 when both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a light-house, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 
 0° 00' 00", and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial 
 point, the angles being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing '' of the initial object is always given in parenthesis alongside 
 its name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 
 " Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and the distance and azimuth relating to any of 
 the "observed stations" or of the "reference stations" described in this publication can be obtained 
 by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 f> The mean magnetic variation for Calvert County was 5° 50' west of north in 1909 and increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
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 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions 
 are indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, on south side of entrance to Herring Bay on 
 HoHand Point. (See Chart No. i6.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 30 yards west of point, 5 feet back from the top of 
 a bank 7 feet high, 12 yards north of a large blazed tree and 25 yards east of another large blazed tree. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 12.88 meters S 3Z° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairhaven" (N 48° 13' W) o 00 00 2 H' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on red-oak tree (2% feet diam- 
 eter) 238 49 -- 1 1. 1 7 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 262 05 00 12.88 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze on red-oak tree (2K feet diam- 
 eter) 286 55 __ 22.63 meters. 
 
 Note. — This station was established and described in ir)o6 during the survey of the oyster bars 
 of Anne Arundel County. 
 
 HOG POINT (HOLLAND 3). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about half way between Herring Bay and 
 Chesapeake Beach, on Hog Point, which is near the land end of boundary line between Anne Arundel 
 and Calvert counties. (See Chart No. 16.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water mark on a narrow strip 
 of solid land 25 yards by 10 yards between the edge of a large marsh and the bay shore, about 60 
 yards north of the point where the shore line changes direction from north and south to northeast 
 and southwest. It is about 4 yards west of the bay shore, 4 yards east of top edge of hummock near 
 marsh, 7 yards east of edge of marsh, g yards north northwest of point of a hummock, and 18 yards 
 south by west of point of another hummock. Cement monument marking reference station of igo8 
 is 2.13 meters S 80° 38' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of drain tile set in cement, with top flush with ground, 
 the cement being roughly scribed " U. S. C. & G. S., 1907." Suljsurface marks to observed station 
 were reported in 1907 as being two hexagonal drain tiles placed one directly over the other, with top 
 of upper 3 feet below the surface of the ground. Reference station of 1907 is marked the same as the 
 observed station, except that only one drain tile was used as subsurface mark. Reference station 
 of 1908 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (S 58° 46' E) o 00 00 gs smiles. 
 
 Left tangent of North Chesapeake Beach 
 
 wharf 58 16 __ _?4 mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on center of Carousel roof 64 49 30 iSg miles 
 
 Large brick chimney 75 34 30 2 miles. 
 
 Water tank 76 44 50 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 138 40 20 6.32 meters. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 1908 (cement monu- 
 ment) 139 23 40 2.13 meters. 
 
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 Nail in blaze in pin oak (18 inches diani- ° ' " 
 
 eter) 190 18 20 7.98 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 236 14 _. 17.65 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak (18 inches diam- 
 eter). -- 250 02 20 21.96 meters. 
 
 Reference st.ation 1907 (tile) 255 18 50 n. 13 meters. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on eastern shore of 
 
 bay - 299 4.( 50 9^4 miles. 
 
 Note. — This station is also known as "Holland 3 of 1907," but the name has been changed to 
 "Hog Point (Holland 3)" in the oyster survey work of Calvert County, in order to avoid confusion 
 with "Holland 1906," which is only i mile to the north. 
 
 BEACH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about i mile south of Chesapeake Beach and 
 yi mile south of the first marshy slough south of Chesapeake Beach. (See Chart No. 16.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about iio feet above high water and 7 yards back from 
 the edge of the highest bluff in this vicinity. The ground falls off rapidly to the southwest and west 
 of the station, and is covered with brush and small locust trees. A cultivated field extends to within 
 10 yards of the station on the northwest. Cement monument marking reference station of igoS is 
 11.40 meters N 85° 05' \V of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in center of drain tile set in cement, with top flush with ground. 
 Subsurface marks to observed station were reported in 1907 as being two hexagonal drain tiles placed 
 one directly over the other, with top of upper 3 feet below the surface of the ground. Reference sta- 
 tion of 1907 is marked the same as the observed station, except that only one drain tile was used as a 
 subsurface mark. Reference station of 1908 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Reference.'!. — • o / // 
 
 "Hog Point (Holland 3)" (N 2° 55' E) o 00 00 _ _ _ _ 2'' i miles. 
 
 Outside end of wharf at North Chesapeake 
 
 Beach o 45 _. _._ _. 2 miles. 
 
 Outside end of wharf near Chesapeake 
 
 Beach 18 17 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" '. 102 46 
 
 Nail in blazed locust tree 161 08 
 
 Reference station (cement monument, 
 
 1908) 272 00 
 
 Old reference point (tile — 1907) 282 13 
 
 Nail in blazed locust tree 289 58 
 
 Near gable of house 343 1 6 
 
 High View Hotel 344 57 
 
 Cupola at Chesapeake Beach- 348 04 
 
 Flagpole of "merry-go-round" at Chesa- 
 peake Beach 353 44 
 
 Left corner of house at North Chesapeake 
 
 Beach 358 26 _. 2 miles. 
 
 - - I mile. 
 
 20 8-'.4 miles. 
 
 00 16. 85 meters. 
 
 20 1 1. 40 meters. 
 
 10 10. 25 meters. 
 
 20 — , — 8. 47 meters. 
 
 - - I mile. 
 
 - . yi mile. 
 
 -- 3<^ mile. 
 
 / 
 
 _- i^ mile. 
 
 ILL 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about 2 '4 miles south of Chesapeake Beach 
 and 2,3^ miles north of Plum Point. (See Chart No. 16.) , 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 90 feet above high water and 12 feet west of edge 
 of bluff which rises rapidly from the south. It is in a cultivated field about 100 yards south of a fence 
 and trees running east and west and 7 feet west of a wire fence along edge of cliff. No other permanent 
 reference objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 23.84 meters S 80° 
 43' W of station. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cement in center of drain tile with top flush with ground. 
 Subsurface marks to observed station were reported in igoy as being two hexagonal drain tiles placed 
 one directly over the other with top of upper 3 feet below the surface of the ground. Reference station 
 of 1907 is marked the same as the observed station, except that only one drain tile was used as a sub- 
 surface mark. Reference station of 1908 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. - 
 Rejerences. — o 1 n 
 
 "Sharps Island Light " (S 82° 30' E) o 00 
 
 Tangent of land to south 62 39 
 
 New gable of unpainted barn 104 49 
 
 Left chimney of four-gabled house.. 116 36 
 
 North gable of small barn 127 15 
 
 Center chimney of white house 140 33 
 
 Reference station of 1908 (cement mon- 
 ument) 163 12 
 
 East gable of unpainted barn 164 10 
 
 Chimney on outside of old house 169 41 
 
 Reference STATION of 1907 (tile) 179 51 
 
 South gable of house at North Beach 260 29 
 
 Tangent of woods on Holland Point 263 36 
 
 Tangent on north end of Poplar Island 305 59 
 
 PLUM 3. 
 
 00 8 '4 miles. 
 
 -. I '4 miles. 
 
 _- i:^ mile. 
 
 - - I mile. 
 
 li mile. 
 
 -- • ^i mile. 
 
 40 23.83 meters. 
 
 - - ^i. mile. 
 
 -- .. I mile. 
 
 20 1 6.80 meters. 
 
 - - lyi miles. 
 
 - - - - 43-2 miles. 
 
 -- lo^i miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about \% miles north by west of Plum Point 
 wharf and about yi mile north by west of Plum Point. (See Chart No. 16.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 7 yards west of edge of first bluff north of low land 
 above Plum Point wharf and 1 2 yards south of rail fence and a line of bushes and cedar trees. Cement 
 monument marking reference station of 1908 is 14.03 meters S 81° 43' W of observed station. No 
 other reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of drain tile with top flush with ground. Subsurface marks 
 to observed station were reported in 1907 as being two hexagonal drain tiles placed one directly above 
 the other with the top of the upper tile 3 feet below the surface of the ground. Reference station of 
 1907 is marked the same as the observed station except that only one drain tile was used as a subsurface 
 mark. Reference station of 1908 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — o > n 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 81° 31' E) o 
 
 Peak of near gable of large house 10 
 
 Outer end of Plum Point wharf . _ . . . 78 
 
 Chimney outside of north end of house 120 
 
 Southwest peak of barn 1 50 
 
 Reference station 1908 (cement monu- 
 ment) 1 80 
 
 Reference station 1907 (tile) 213 
 
 Tangent to Holland Point 273 
 
 Right tangent Chesapeake Beach wharf 273 
 
 Left tangent Poplar I sland 312 
 
 Large lone tree Poplar Island 319 
 
 Left chimney of house 326 
 
 Left chimney of house 334 
 
 Steeple on church or house Tilghman Island. 341 
 
 00 7 f^ miles. 
 
 - - 8X miles. 
 
 . . . . 1 14 miles. 
 
 -'- I '4 miles, 
 
 - - ?<4 mile. 
 
 20 1403 meters. 
 
 10 _ _ . . 14.23 meters. 
 
 - - - --- 7K miles. 
 
 - - - - 4;'^ miles. 
 
 10 _ 1 2 ' 2 miles. 
 
 lo 12 miles. 
 
 30 -- 1 2 J^ miles. 
 
 55 - - II miles. 
 
 02 00 10 miles. 
 
 PIER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about south southeast of Plum Point on outer 
 end of wharf at Plum Point Landing. (See Charts Nos. 16 and 17.) 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 29 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on outer part of wharf known as Plum Point Landing about 
 20 yards from extreme end and nearly on line with northern side of warehouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is an auger hole bored in plank flooring of wharf surrounded by a triangle 
 marked by nails. 
 References. — 
 
 Northeast corner of calf pen Southeast 6.68 meters. 
 
 Northwest corner of calf pen South southeast 4.48 meters. 
 
 Rail of fence on south edge of wharf South 2. 03 meters. 
 
 Prolongation of line of north side of ware- 
 house North o.ii meter. 
 
 South rail of wharf track North 0.92 meter. 
 
 North rail of wharf track - North 2.36 meters. 
 
 North side of wharf North 3.39 meters. 
 
 West side of warehouse East 8.60 meters. 
 
 SHARPS ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Easterly side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Choptank River on a shoal 
 about ijs miles north northwest of Sharps Island. (See Chart No. 16.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on light-house known as "Sharps Island Light." 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on top of tower on a cylindrical caisson 
 foundation. 
 
 Reference. — ° ' " 
 
 " Parker" (S 44° 36' W) o 00 00 10 miles. 
 
 PEN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about half way between Plum Point and 
 Governors Run on the outer end of Dares Wharf. (See Chart No. 17.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on outer part of Dares Wharf about 30 yards from the 
 extreme end, 12 yards west of warehouse, and i yard north of south side of wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is auger hole in plank flooring surrounded by a triangle marked by nails. 
 References. — 
 
 Southwest corner of warehouse East by south i i.io meters. 
 
 Inside corner on angle in wharf East by south 5.09 meters. 
 
 South edge of wharf South 0.95 meter. 
 
 South rail of straight track at point of frog- North .. 2.13 meters. 
 
 South rail of curved track North 0.90 meter. 
 
 North edge of wharf North 4.15 meters. 
 
 Southwest corner of cattle pen Northeast 7.12 meters. 
 
 Southeast corner of cattle pen Northeast by north , 9.63 meters. 
 
 Northwest corner of warehouse Northeast by nort h . i 2 . 80 meters. 
 
 PATCH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about i mile south of Dares Wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 17.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a high bluff of land about 65 yards back from its edge. 
 Station is in a cultivated field and on a high knoll and the land slopes away from it on all sides. A locust 
 thicket stands northwest of the station and the land slopes steeply from the station to the thicket. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is g.07 meters N 52° 41' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail set in cement in tile pipe buried with top about 15 inches below 
 the surface of the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharps Island Light " (N 50° 39' Hi - o 00 00 10 miles. 
 
 "Cove Point Light" - - 96 01 20 15 miles. 
 
 Tangent to Point of Rocks _ 98 30 __ 4 miles. 
 
30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 East end of Governors Run wharf 112 
 
 East end of roof of barn 155 
 
 Nail in blazed locust (old reference mark)- . 210 
 
 Nail in blazed locust (old reference mark)__ 226 
 
 Reference station (cement monument) _ 256 
 
 East peak of large barn on hill 257 
 
 East end of Plum Point wharf 316 
 
 PARKER. 
 
 57 -- I '4 miles. 
 
 25 - _ I mile. 
 
 17 50 II .93 meters. 
 
 02 50 12.04 meters. 
 
 49 10 9.07 meters. 
 
 14 .- '/i' mile. 
 
 50 _ _ 3.'.^ miles. 
 
 Genera/ locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about 2 miles north of Governors Run wharf 
 and 2 '2 miles south of Dares Wharf. (See Chart No. 17.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is about 100 feet above high water, 10 yards west of edge of 
 bluff, 50 yards north of a small stream in a deep gully, and 25 yards east of cultivated field back of a 
 growth of locust trees. The land slopes rapidly to the small stream from a point about 10 yards south 
 of the station. Reference station is 23.29 meters N 83° 45' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of tile pipe filled with cement. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (S 36° 39' E) o 
 
 East end of Governors Run wharf 11 
 
 Reference station 132 
 
 Nail in blazed locust 159 
 
 East end of Dares Wharf 223 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 261 
 
 White house on Eastern Shore 327 
 
 00 00 II miles. 
 
 10 .- \],i miles. 
 
 54 10 23.29 meters. 
 
 39 25 8.19 meters. 
 
 45 .- 3X miles. 
 
 10 30 II miles. 
 
 32 .. 10 miles. 
 
 RUN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Governors Run wharf. (See Charts Nos. 
 17 and 18.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — East peak of wharf house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is braced pole with cage on east peak of wharf house on Governors Run 
 wharf. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 POPLAR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about 2 miles south of Governors Run wharf 
 (See Chart No. 18.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 60 feet above high water, 50 feet 
 west from edge of bluff, 25 yards south of a ravine which starts at shore, 115 yards north of where 
 high cliff covered with trees commences to rise rapidly, and ^o yards from a large poplar tree on opposite 
 side of a ravine with sycamore, cherry, and locust trees along its edge. Another bluff rises rapidly on 
 opposite side of ravine. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with a sub- 
 surface mark of a nail in a short stub. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 27° 41' E) ' o 00 
 
 Tangent of James Point woods 18 28 
 
 White house on Eastern vShore 65 00 
 
 Chimney on house 198 25 
 
 East peak of barn 203 
 
 East end of Governors Run wharf 309 
 
 Chimney on white house above " Parker" _ 310 
 
 South peak of barn . 311 
 
 Peak of unpainted barn 317 
 
 12 miles. 
 
 8 miles. 
 
 00 __ 8 miles. 
 
 25 _- I mile. 
 
 37 _. i]4 miles. 
 
 18 iK miles. 
 
 45 - - 2 K miles. 
 
 47 - 2 %■ miles. 
 
 23 __ 3 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 31 
 
 East end of Dares Wharf 320 
 
 East end of Plum Point wharf 324 
 
 Tangent of PUjm Point _ 325 
 
 FLAG POXD. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 8 miles. 
 
 9 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, 3;'4 miles north-northwest of Point of Rocks 
 and 4 miles southeast of Governors Run. (See Chart No. 18.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land between bay shore and swamp 
 about 5 feet above high water, 35 yards south of shore, 20 yards northwest of shore, 9 yards north- 
 west of cedars between shore and station, 10 yards west of cedars and bushes, 25 yards west of shore, 
 and 10 yards northeast of swamp. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.02 meters N 
 87° 33' W of observed station. 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is a spike in cement in a stovepipe 4 inches in diameter and i foot long 
 placed on top of a cement post 6 inches square with a j4-inch galvanized iron rod core. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (S4i°57'E) o 
 
 Spike in blaze 10 
 
 Spike in blaze in cedar tree 131 
 
 Reference st.^tion 134 
 
 Spike in blaze in cedar tree. _ 162 
 
 Spike in blaze in cedar tree 269 
 
 Right edge of main woods 282 
 
 Left peak of house 302 
 
 Left peak of house with two dormer 
 windows 318 
 
 00 00 6X miles. 
 
 48 40 13.56 meters. 
 
 36 40 14.88 meters. 
 
 23 30 9.02 meters. 
 
 27 -. 18.48 meters. 
 
 43 50 8.80 meters. 
 
 19 50 7^ miles. 
 
 07 50 7>4' miles. 
 
 18 -. 8J-2 miles. 
 
 WILSON 2. 
 
 ' Cove Point 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about 3 miles northwest of 
 Light." (See Chart No. 18.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand bluff about 80 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 south from one edge of bank, 15 yards southwest of another edge of bank, 20 yards northwest from 
 point where decline begins toward southeast, 3 yards south of cultivated land, about X "I'ls north- 
 northeast of house with two large chimneys on each end, and about V2 mile northeast of a bam. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 1.56 meters N 88° 28' E of observed station. 
 
 .Marks. — Obsen.-ed station is a '4-inch galvanized wire set in center of cement post about 6 inches 
 square with top about 6 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument with top 6 inches above ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Sharps Island Light " ,(N 14° 54' E) o 
 
 Left of main woods 18 
 
 Reference st.'^tion 73 
 
 Left peak of house 84 
 
 Near corner of near chimney of Wilson 
 
 house igi 
 
 Peak of barn * 22s 
 
 00 14 miles. 
 
 _- 1534 miles. 
 
 20 . _ _ 1.56 meters 
 
 40 8 miles. 
 
 25 
 
 '4' mile. 
 '2 mile. 
 
 POINT OF ROCKS. 
 
 General locality. - 
 of Cove Point Light. 
 
 -Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, on Point of Rocks, about 2 3 
 (See Chart No. 18.) 
 
 miles northwest 
 
32 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 humediale locality. — Observed station is in dense woods on a bluff about 90 feet high, 5 yards 
 west of edge at extreme point, 8 yards south of edge of bluff, and 5 yards northwest of edge of blulT. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 9.42 meters S 66° 44' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of round stake 4 inches in diameter with top flush 
 with ground driven into a 6-inch drain tile with top 6 inches below the surface. Subsurface mark 
 was reported in 1898 as a 6-inch drain tile set just below upper tile. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument with top 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (S 43° 26' E) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 Center nail in blaze of tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 19 19 40 5.64 meters. 
 
 Center nail in blaze of tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 90 05 30 5.62 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION no 09 30 g. 42 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (9 inches diameter) 126 35 40 4.16 meters. 
 
 Right tangent Governors Run Wharf 186 20 20 7 >^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of main woods 249 57 __ iyi raWts. 
 
 Left peak of large house ^ 297 45 20 6 miles. 
 
 Northerly peak of large house 312 17 30 63j^ miles. 
 
 COVE POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cove Point, which is about 5 miles to 
 northward of entrance to Patuxent River. (See Charts Nos. 18 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on white tower known as "Cove Point Light" which is 
 near white detached dwelling and white detached fog signal house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on white tower. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S 7° 16' E) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 WHITE HOUSE (N. E. CHIMNEY). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about i mile southwest of Cove Point Light 
 and ,'4 mile southwest of Cove Point Landing. (See Charts Nos. 18 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is a chimney standing alone about 300 yards southwest of 
 Cove Point Landing which was formerly the more northeasterly of two chimneys on a house that was 
 destroyed by fire. This chimney is near a white house which was built to replace the destroyed house. 
 
 Marks. — A chimney standing apart from a small white house owned by Mrs. Hagland. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (N 39° 54' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 TRAVERS 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of Taylors Island about 4 
 miles south of James Point. (See Chart No. 18.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 4 feet above high water mark in a field which was 
 once under cultivation but is now covered with water bushes, about 40 yards east of shore and 15 feet 
 north of a wire fence which starts at the shore and runs east. A stone used as an old reference mark 
 stands 9.41 meters N 26° 53' E of observed station and the cement monument markingnew reference 
 station is 9.52 meters N 77° 20' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a granite post projecting above the ground with cross lines running 
 approximately north to south and east to west. New reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument. Old reference station is a cross on a granite post projecting above the 
 ground with one of the cross lines running in the direction of Cove Point Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
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 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (S 26° 15' VV) o 00 
 
 Governors Run Wharf 77 12 
 
 Tangent of woods at waters edge 123 40 
 
 Near peak of two-story house 173 23 
 
 Old reference stone (granite post) 180 38 
 
 Chimney of I ' 2 story house 195 47 
 
 New reference station (cement monu- 
 ment) 256 24 
 
 Near corner of small cabin 271 32 
 
 Near chimney of house among trees 300 54 
 
 Near peak of small house 304 54 
 
 PRINCE. 
 
 00 6 ' ^ miles. 
 
 - - 9 >2 miles. 
 
 - - % mile. 
 
 - - % mile. 
 
 20 g.41 meters. 
 
 - - '4 mile. 
 
 50 g.52 meters. 
 
 - . J'4 mile. 
 
 - - '2 mile. 
 
 _. J^ mile. 
 
 mile north of mouth of Swanson 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River about 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture about 20 feet above high water, 15 yards north- 
 west of edge of bank, 75 yards northeast of a grove of trees and 100 yards southwest of another grove 
 of trees. Locust trees form a fringe along edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Leitch" (S 83° 01' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Square chimney on house o 02 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on store at Buena Vista ig 15 .. i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Dr. Huggins house at Buena 
 
 Vista 21 07 __ ij^ miles. 
 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house on Hal- 
 lowing Point 55 16 __ 2'-2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 79 38 30 15.94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) iio 13 
 
 Outside chimney on large house on hill 150 45 
 
 Near end of peak of roof ' 226 02 
 
 Middle of clump of trees 273 
 
 Chimney of house 311 
 
 Nail in blaze in crotch of locust tree (6 
 
 inches diameter) 350 39 10 19.27 meters. 
 
 LEITCH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River on prominent point opposite mouth of Swanson 
 Creek given on chart as Gods Grace Point but known locally as Leitchs Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about i foot above high water 
 and 3 yards north of straight line connecting two round points. It is about 13 yards northwest of 
 the lower of these two points and 9 yards east of upper point. A creek 3 feet wide has its mouth about 
 19 yards east by south of the station. There are no permanent objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Prince" (N 83° 00' W) o 00 00 J^' mile. 
 
 Near end of corner peak of roof of large 
 
 house on hill ' 25 02 if^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak. of wharf-house roof 77 46 _. X ^nile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 183 32 __ J^ mile. 
 
 20908 — 10 3 
 
 30 14.55 meters. 
 
 -. ^ mile. 
 
 __ ^^ mile. 
 
 00 -_ 100 yards. 
 
 04 . - I f 4 miles. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 253 58 __ _ .. 2 miles. 
 
 Canning-house stack 277 22 00 ._ _ 2 miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 281 35 30 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house-- 308 52 ._ i mile. 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 328 43 -- 1,14 miles. 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 343 05 i K miles. 
 
 FODDER. 
 
 General loeality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on the southern side of the mouth of Svvanson 
 Creek about i mile west-southwest of Leitch Wharf and ^^ mile west-northwest of Point Judith (locally 
 known as Teague Point). (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the edge of cultivated land about 10 feet above high- 
 water mark, 4 yards west of edge of bank, and 9 yards north of another edge. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 15.21 meters S 60° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with a top 9 
 inches square and 8 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument with a top about 8 inches square and 5 in hes above surface of ground. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Prince" (N 25° 00' E) o 00 00 
 
 Near peak of large house on bluff 17 55 
 
 Right corner of house 24 08 -_ 
 
 Near peak of Leitch Wharf house 35 11 
 
 Left peak of Leitch house 48 37 
 
 Front peak of house at Buena Vista 75 00 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house on hill 87 16 . _ 
 
 Near peak of small house 10 1 33 
 
 Large chimney on small house 174 43 
 
 Left side of left chimney outside Bowling 
 
 house 211 47 
 
 Reference station 215 52 30 
 
 Left corner of house on top of hill 318 27 
 
 BUENA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about i'^ miles northeast of Benedict at place 
 known as Buena Vista. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field on land adjoining house owned by S. V. Smith and 
 occupied by Doctor Huggins. It is about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards east of edge of bank, and 12 
 yards south of a rail fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 11 meter* N 5° 42' E 
 of observed station and near fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above ground. Reference station is cen- 
 ter point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Rejerences — '^ 
 
 " Hallowing" (S 27° 22' W) c 
 
 Center of red roof on square house near 
 
 Benedict li 
 
 Canning-house stack • 21 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 29 04 10 134 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) ■ 31 48 
 
 Left chimney of old house 66 15 
 
 Left chimney.of old house 72 52 
 
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 . - 3 miles. 
 
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 Nail in blaze on clierry tree (2 inches diani- ° ' 
 
 eter) 99 05 
 
 Peak of roof of large house - - 99 15 
 
 Chimney of house near Leitch Wharf 108 52 
 
 Nail in blaze on fence post 143 33 
 
 Reference STATION 158 20 
 
 Near corner of house 159 44 
 
 Cherry tree on fence line (15 inches diam- 
 eter): 221 25 
 
 Double apple tree (30 inches diameter) 290 54 
 
 TEAGUE. 
 
 -_ 9.70 meters. 
 
 ._ 4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 50 II. 18 meters. 
 
 20 1 1 . 1 1 meters. 
 
 - _ _ .._■ 25 yards. 
 
 35 yards. 
 59 yards. 
 
 General locality. — \\'estern shore of Patuxent River on point on southern side of entrance to Swan- 
 son Creek, locally known as Teague Point, and given on chart as Point Judith. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and grass land about 3 feet above high water, 
 about II yards from south side, 16 yards from north-northeast side, and 75 yards west by north of 
 extreme end of point. Bushes stand between station and north side of point. There are no perma- 
 nent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Buena " (N 85 ° 24' E) o 
 
 Tangent of Teague Point 20 
 
 Near corner of right chimney of Gourley 
 
 house near Hallowing Point 65 
 
 Canning-house stack 106 
 
 Near end of peak of hotel -. 108 
 
 Left one of two ivy-covered chimneys 1 10 
 
 ' ' Catholic Church Cross " 114 
 
 Chimney on Slye House 130 
 
 Left chimney of house on hill 144 
 
 Tangent of high-water mark 168 
 
 Near end of peak of roof 223 
 
 Chimney on large house on hill 243 
 
 Left chimney on house 301 
 
 Near end of peak of roof on store at Buena 
 Vista 355 
 
 00 00 I '2 miles. 
 
 00 . . 75; yards. 
 
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 2 miles. 
 
 30 - - 
 57 . . . _ . 
 00 ^ - 75 yards. 
 
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 17 
 
 I mile. 
 3 miles. 
 I mile. 
 
 59 
 
 I y^ miles. 
 
 CITY. 
 
 mile north-northeast 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on Town Point about 
 of Benedict steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and shell point about 4 feet above high water, 
 12 yards northwest of the shore, 63 yards west-southwest of a shanty, about 100 yards west-southwest 
 of extreme end of point, and 1 1 yards southeast of a slough. There are no permanent reference objects 
 near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejcrences. — ° ' " 
 
 " Hallowing" (S 51° 21' E) o 00 
 
 Windmill near Sheridan Point - . 21 39 
 
 Two middle chimneys at Dowells 21 39 
 
 IvCft tangent of peak of wharf-hou?e roof 81 34 
 
 Center of rcof of square house 84 36 
 
 Canning-house stack 1 95 22 
 
 Nearest ivy-covered chimney of old house ^_ 130 14 
 "Catholic Church Cross" _. 142 58 
 
 00 ) 2 mile. 
 
 00 3|^ miles. 
 
 00 3 J^ miles. 
 
 -- ],i mile. 
 
 20 % mile. 
 
 00 ^ mile. 
 
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 50 ■4'' mile. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Left square chimney of house __ 245 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Huggins house. _ 280 
 
 Near corner of shanty 300 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 339 
 
 Chimney of old building behind wharf 352 
 
 HALLOWING. 
 
 42 _ . I J^ miles. 
 
 54 - - I K miles. 
 
 44 - - 63 yards. 
 
 20 . _ J-^ mile. 
 
 01 -. J4 mile 
 
 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 15 -_ 250 yards. 
 
 27 __ i3f miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River on point opposite Benedict known locally as 
 Holland Point, but given on charts as Hallowing Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality- — Observed station is on a rounded gravel and grass point about 250 yards south 
 of wharf on Holland Point, about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards north of shore, 8 yards east of shore 
 and 15 yards outside of a group of locust trees, sugar-berry trees, and bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "City" (N5i°2i' W) o 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of wharf house on 
 
 Holland Point 23 
 
 Chimney of store at Buena Vista 77 
 
 Nail in blaze in nearest one of group of four 
 
 sugar-berry trees (each 8 inches diameter) _ 92 24 __ 12.88 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sugar-berry tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 109 58 50 15.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 167 55 40 1 1. go meters. 
 
 Smokepipe on Trent Hall Wharf building_ _ 227 35 _. 2 X miles. 
 
 Outside chimney of detached house at Soth- 
 
 orons 309 54 _. iX miles. 
 
 Center of roof on square house 314 15 ,. %■ mile. 
 
 Canning-house stack 333 16 -_ ^ mile. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 347 44 20 J^ mile. 
 
 INDIAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on north side of entrance to Indian Creek and 
 about one-fourth mile below Benedict steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 7 yards west of shore, 16 
 yards northeast of a fence and a line of trees, 13 yards southwest of a lone locust tree, about 250 yards 
 to the south-southeast of a large square house, and 1 25 yards east-northeast of aYiother house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejcrcnccs. — • o / // 
 
 "Sothoron" (S 23° 11' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree near fence ( =; 
 
 inches diameter) ^t, 48 50 15.57 meter;-.. 
 
 Nail in blaze in middle branch of locust tree 
 
 (6 inches diameter) 66 
 
 Square chimney on old house 137 
 
 Right chimney of square house 188 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of hotel 206 
 
 Canning-house stack 213 
 
 Right tangent of Benedict Wharf 228 
 
 Chimney of house near "Buena Vista" 245 
 
 Chimney of Gourley house 270 
 
 Windmill at Dowell's on Sheridan Point 344 
 
 Left of right chimney on Dowell house 344 
 
 Nail in blaze in left branch of locust tree (5 
 inches diameter) 225 
 
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 19.13 meters. 
 
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 '4 mile. 
 
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 4.22 meters. 
 
 1J4 miles. 
 
 I, '4 miles. 
 
 34 mile. 
 
 8.94 meters. 
 
 22 20 2.68 meters. 
 
 48 - _ 2 miles. 
 
 30 -- 2% miles. 
 
 35 -- I ,'-2 miles. 
 
 12 20 i^ miles. 
 
 21 -- I mile. 
 
 DWARF. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about 2 miles north-northwest of Sheridan Point 
 and about i '2 miles southeast of Benedict on a point of land opposite the mouth of Indian Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locaiity. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about i foot above high-water 
 mark, 6 yards northeast from extreme end of point, 4 yards east of one edge of shore and 6 yards north 
 of another edge of shore. Point on which station is located has a sugar-berry tree, several small locust 
 trees and water bushes, and a pond behind liushes and trees about 100 yards to the east. 
 Marks. — 01)ser\'ed station is center ])oint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejercnces. — ° ' " 
 
 " Sothoron" (S 42° 05' \V) o 00 
 
 Nearest corner of top of nearest chimney on 
 
 tenant house 80 31 
 
 Center of roof of square house 83 16 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 93 38 
 
 Canning-house stack ^ 95 03 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" gg 03 
 
 Left tangent of wharf 124 19 
 
 Nail in sugar-berry tree (10 inches diameter) 152 38 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 196 22 
 
 Chimney on small house 25.8 48 
 
 Left point of peak of roof of Dowell's 287 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Trent Hall Wharf. 315 
 
 Middle cupola on stable 321 
 
 Right pillar on Sothoron house porch 359 
 
 SOTHORON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on Long Point hetl^■een entrances to Indian and 
 Trent Hall creeks. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass lowland about i foot above high-water 
 mark among cedar trees, about 24 yards west by north of extreme end of point, 12 yards north of one 
 edge of shore and 30 yards southwest of another edge of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Hallowing" (Ni3°5i'E) o 
 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house 3 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 30 49 __ 3.35 meters. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Dowell house 1 20 35 
 
 Middle cupola on Trent Hall stable 150 25 
 
 Point of middle attic window on John Bul- 
 
 linger house 187 42 
 
 Left pillar of porch of Sothoron house 206 23 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 242 51 50 S. 1 2 meters 
 
 Near corner of nearest chimney on Slye 
 
 house 2gi 05 20 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 
 ter)i 302 29 40 10.83 meters. 
 
 Right one of two outside chimneys on old 
 
 house on hill on property of A. B. Slye 307 31 20 2 miles. 
 
 Center of roof on square house 323 39 10 1 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) : 350 24 10 12.81 meters. 
 
 5.5 
 
 I ]i miles. 
 I X miles. 
 
 - - 2 '4 miles. 
 
 00 I V4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 ' 2 mile. 
 
38 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 BUZZ. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on southwest side of Buzzards Island near 
 mouth of Buzzards Island Creek. (See Chart No. 19,) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh, clay, and grass land on wooded island about 2 
 
 feet above high water, 5 yards northeast of river shore and 40 yards northwest of extreme point of 
 
 island. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.97 meters N 42° 23' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Morsel" (S 25° 23' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on roof of storehouse 39 11 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Near corner of near chimney 40 36 _. 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of Trent Hall 50 48 .. ^_ iX miles. 
 
 Nearest of three cupolas on stable 54 36 50 ij^mile. 
 
 Left piazza post at Sothorons 102 41 __ 1% miles. 
 
 Center of roof of square house 155 15 .. ij<( miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 164 56 .. 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 172 14 __ 4.53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 198 36 40 I3.i6meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) . 235 
 
 Reference station 252 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 43 __ 6.52 meters. 
 
 Chimney on house across creek 313 23 __ ^4 mile. 
 
 08 30 9.62 meters. 
 
 45 45 8.97 meters. 
 
 BILLIARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about ^ mile southeast of entrance to Trent 
 Hall Creek. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high-water mark, 6 
 yards west of shore, 70 yards north of curve in shore and about 100 to 150 yards north to northwest of a 
 fence which runs to water's edge. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Trent " (S 32° 53' E) o 00 00 .._ 
 
 Middle cupola on Trent Hall stable 16 36 
 
 Chimney on Trent Hall 18 41 
 
 Two trees 31 47 ._ 
 
 Tangent of curve in water line 33 00 .. 
 
 Chimney of. 2 '2-story house 81 59 ._ 
 
 Right corner of Sothoron house 162 34 
 
 Near corner of chimney on Slye house 171 09 ._ 
 
 Right tangent of wharf -13' n -- 
 
 Middle of three chimneys on Gourley house- 228 53 __ 
 
 Chimney on house among trees 293 41 __ 
 
 Nearest end of peak roof of Dowell house at 
 
 Dukes Wharf ^33 4- -- 
 
 Right tangent of Sheridan Point 341 34 ._ 
 
 Left tangent Trent Hall Wharf 348 49 
 
 Smoke pipe on house at land end of Trent 
 
 Hall Wharf 356 53 _ _ .' « mile. 
 
 }s mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 >^ mile. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 71 yards. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 ; 2 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 I ■'<■ miles. 
 
 I ff miles. 
 
 I '2 miles. 
 
 3-8 mile. 
 
SuriJey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 MORSEL. 
 
 39 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about i mile north by west of Sheridan 
 Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a wheat field on a cliff about 60 feet above high water, 
 about 5 yards northeast of edge of bank, no yards north northwest of rail fence at woods, 103 yards 
 west southwest of woods, and 167 yards west northwest of corner of field at creek and woods. Trees 
 grow out of face of cliff below station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sheridan" (S 5° 27' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Near corner of near chimney on brick end 
 
 of Dowell house 37 12 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney beyond weeping willow at Trent 
 
 Hall 62 58 ._ I mile. 
 
 Nearest chimney on Slye house ^ 128 11 __ 3 miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 148 44 00 2?^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on house with tin roof ell 172 17 .. i mile. 
 
 Oak tree near creek (4 feet diameter) 297 27 _. 167 yards. 
 
 Large white-oak tree 330 50 ._ no yards. 
 
 TRENT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River on White Point about 50 yards west of 
 Trent Hall Wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is i foot above high-water mark on sand and grass land 
 between river and marsh, about 47 yards west of small house on land end of Trent Hall Wharf, about 
 64 yards northwest of extreme end of White Point, 5 yards southwest of high-water mark, about 428 
 yards north of Trent Hall and 105 yards south by east of mouth of creek. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 17.18 meters S 69° 40' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground, 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Sheridan" (S 57° 31' E) o 00 
 
 Tangent of point 32 17 
 
 Large lone tree 50 15 
 
 Right corner of Trent Hall 74 
 
 Right cupola of three on Trent Hall stable- 99 
 
 Large lone tree 113 
 
 Reference station 127 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 219 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Holland Point 
 
 Wharf 233 
 
 Right chimney of smaller of two houses 
 
 among trees 284 
 
 Right chimney of house 300 
 
 Right corner of shanty 300 
 
 Reference station is center point of 
 
 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 17 - - 14 mile. 
 
 15 -- 14 mile. 
 
 08 __ 428 yards. 
 
 40 __ 300 yards. 
 
 51 -- 150 yards. 
 
 10 30 17.18 meters. 
 
 22 20 2 J^ miles. 
 
 05 
 
 miles. 
 
 or - - 2 miles. 
 
 35 - - 5^ miles. 
 
 36 . . 47 yards. 
 
 COLLINS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about ^4 mile northeast of entrance to 
 Washington Creek on point opposite Sheridan Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high-water mark, 16 
 yards west of shore, 20 yards northwest of shore, 21 yards southwest of shore, 300 yards northeast of 
 a tall lone tree and 300 yards southeast of house known as Trent Hall. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sheridan" (S 80° 59' E) -- o 00 00 34 mile. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of De La Brooke 
 
 Pier 5- ■- -- 2>4' miles. 
 
 Right side of right chimney of large painted 
 
 brick house 60 23 _. 2>^ miles. 
 
 Near corner of Thomas house (Cremona).-- 73 22 ., i mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe in chimney on store 98 2 3 .- X ™i'e- 
 
 Large lone tree 129 07 300 yards. 
 
 Small lone tree i75 1° -- 130 yards. 
 
 Near corner of Trent Hall Wharf house . 244 37 _- '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney on end of roof of house among 
 
 trees 287 41 .. . 2,' 4 miles. 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of Dowell 
 
 house 354 1 1 - - i mile. 
 
 SHERIDAN. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on Sheridan Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point near edge of the grass, about 
 2 feet above high-water mark, 6 yards east of extreme edge of grass on point, 8 yards north of grass 
 edge and 7 yards south of grass edge. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.13 meters 
 N 49° 56' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 6 inches above ground. 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Rejerenccs. — ° ' " 
 
 "Kitt" (S 66° 05' E) o 00 00 1 
 
 Right tangent of brick house 10 41 __ 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of De La Brooke 
 
 Pier 56 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of Thomas 
 
 house (Cremona) 102 
 
 Smoke pipe on several gable house 124 
 
 Right tangent of Trent Hall Wharf 192 
 
 Catholic Church at Benedict 216 
 
 Reference station 296 
 
 Near chimney of Dowell house 325 
 
 Reference station is 
 
 j-^ miles. 
 6 miles. 
 
 13 -- i}i miles. 
 
 38 -.--.. i}i miles. 
 
 25 __ 1^ miles. 
 
 56 
 
 - - I mile. 
 
 - - 3 ',2 miles. 
 
 00 14.13 meters. 
 
 - _ }^ mile. 
 
 CREMONA. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about half way between Cremona and 
 Persimmon creeks. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in orchard on farm known as Cremona, about 6 feet 
 above high-water mark, 10 yards south of cage of river bank, 7 yards south of rail fence which runs 
 west and east to door yard fence, 36 yards east of rail fence of cornfield, 75 yards north of rail fence 
 at cornfield and 53 yards west of picket fence. Several mountain dwarf cherry trees stand between 
 fence and river bank edge. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point uf triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Kitt" (N 84° 13' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Young Hance 
 
 house 16 26 .. 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (24 inches 
 
 diameter) 37 J8 20 24.55 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 41 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (16 inches ° 
 diameter) 62 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (15 inches 
 
 diameter) 100 
 
 Corner of field 181 
 
 Corner of field 2-1,-1, 
 
 KITT 
 
 13.12 meters. 
 
 1 6. 1 1 meters. 
 87 yards. 
 38 yards. 
 
 about half- 
 
 Gencral locali/y. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on Kitts Marsh Point, which 
 way between Battle Creek and Sheridan Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immtdia/e locality. — Observed station is on the point of a long marsh neck, about 15 yards north- 
 east of extreme end of point, 13 yards north of edge of marsh, and 13 5'ards east of edge of marsh. There 
 are no permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 15.84 meters N 10° 23' E of observed station.. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with surface of niarsli. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — " ' " 
 
 "Battle" (S 39° 02' E) : o 
 
 Right tangent of Long Marsh ^ 7 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of De La Brooke 
 
 Pier 73 
 
 Near corner of near chimney of Thomas 
 
 house 83 
 
 Large house 167 
 
 Square chimney of large house 1 85 
 
 Reference station 229 
 
 Left chimney of house 243 
 
 Hance house 299 
 
 Right chimney of house among trees on 
 
 hill : 327 
 
 Left chimney of house 336 
 
 53 
 
 00 I ' ,s miles. 
 
 -- 2 miles. 
 
 - ^ I J 2 miles. 
 
 -- I;' 4 miles. 
 
 -- I mile. 
 
 - - li mile. 
 
 40 15.84 meters. 
 
 -- 2>2 miles. 
 
 - - 2 miles. 
 
 -_ .._ 4 miles. 
 
 -- 4 miles. 
 
 OPPKIT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River on Marsh Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass ridge between sand beach and marsh, 
 about I foot above high water, 3 yards southwest of high water mark, 60 yards west-northwest of 
 one point of the beach, 64 yards south of another point of the beach, and 85 yards north-northwest of 
 an oyster watch house on piles. There are no permanent reference objects near station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement mo"nunient. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Kitt" (N 56° 31' E) o 00 00 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Williams 
 
 Wharf house 36 46 _. 
 
 Left corner of watch house 87 27 __ 
 
 Left point of peak of roof of De La Brooke 
 
 Pier 94 09 
 
 Right corner of right chimney of brick 
 
 house 126 42 
 
 miles. 
 
 2 ' 2 miles. 
 85 yards 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Chimney on house near trees. 232 43 
 
 Highest chimney on Cremona House 254 49 
 
 Point of roof of Dukes Wharf 310 
 
 Chimney on house with ell_ ^ 330 
 
 Large square brick chimney on house with 
 
 ell 334 
 
 Nearest chimney of pair on end of house.. 353 
 
 ' -i mile. 
 
 J^ mile. 
 
 J4 mile. 
 
 09 - i^ miles. 
 
 49 -- I ^ miles. 
 
 miles, 
 miles. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 52 
 
 8 36 
 
 00 2^4 miles. 
 
 __ 2 5^ miles. 
 
 miles. 
 
 BATTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on west side of entrance to Battle Creek on 
 Prison Point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land between marsh and river, about i 
 foot above high water, 85 yards south of a field, 6 yards northeast of shore, 20 yards southwest of edge 
 of a pool, 100 yards southwest by west of a lone tree, 200 yards west of a small house among trees, 
 and 100 yards west to northwest of several dwarf trees between house and beach. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References — ° 
 
 "Forr" (83° 17' E) o 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of house i 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of very large 
 
 house 
 
 Right chimney of large 2 '2-story brick" 
 
 house 82 
 
 Tangent to Sheridan Point 129 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of 2}4-stoTy 
 
 house 1 39 
 
 Chimney of 2 K -story house on hill 155 
 
 Lone tree 254 
 
 Outside chimney of house on hill 264 
 
 House among trees 282 
 
 Tangent of Long Marsh 341 
 
 Left chimney of 2 ' i' -story house 348 
 
 Chimney of 2j2-story house 352 
 
 Right tangent of Forrest Wharf 357 
 
 PHOTO. 
 
 00 .. i}4 miles. 
 
 20 . . 2 ^2 miles. 
 
 50 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 19 __ 2 miles. 
 
 41 __ 80 yards. 
 
 II _ _ 3 miles. 
 
 15 __ 100 yards. 
 
 45 I'j' miles. 
 
 38 - . 3 miles. 
 
 57 _- 2 miles. 
 
 59 . . I >^^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast side of Patuxent River on east side of entrance to Jacks Bay. (See 
 Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field, about 150 yards north-northeast of a 
 
 marshy point, 10 feet above high-water mark, 49 yards east of shore, no yards north northwest of 
 
 shore, and 68 yards northeast of right end of clump of trees at edge of field and beginning of marsh point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface 
 
 mark is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 1 2 inches below surface. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "SHm" (S 52° 03' E) o 
 
 Chimney on old house 51 
 
 Cedar trees 60 
 
 Left corner of house 73 
 
 Smoke pipe on house behind trees 78 
 
 Left tangent of Forrest Wharf 81 
 
 Tree 90 
 
 Watchhouse on point 118 
 
 Right chimney on 2^2'-story brick house 150 
 
 Locust tree (20 inches diameter) 241 
 
 Left chimney of house 222 
 
 Willow tree 33 1 
 
 00 00 1% miles. 
 
 21 - 2 miles. 
 
 00 _ _ 85 yards. 
 
 03 _ _ 2 miles. 
 
 08 00 2 miles. 
 
 00 20 2/4 miles. 
 
 10 __ 70 yards. 
 
 52 _ _ '2 mile. 
 
 37 __ 5 miles. 
 
 23 .. 135 yards. 
 
 45 -. K mile. 
 
 27 __ 140 yards 
 
 FIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River opposite mouth of Battle Creek on a prominent 
 low point. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on land known as Horsehead Marsh, about i foot above 
 ordinary high-water mark, 12 yards south-southwest of extreme end of point, 15 yards west -northwest 
 of shore at small creek, 40 yards northeast of woods, and 1 10 yards east-southeast of a bluff 50 feet high. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 43 
 
 Marks. — Obser\'ed sUilion is center puint of triangle on standard cement monument. , 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Battle" (N 50° 45' E) o 00 00 i^^ miles. 
 
 Outside chimney in center of group of build- 
 ings 13 30 __ 2/4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on top of hill 23 44 _ _ 3 f 4 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Forrest Wharf 82 06 10 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of 2 >2 -story build- 
 ing - 83 47 _. I ^< miles. 
 
 Large square chimney on large building 91 19 __ i mile. 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of large house- . 262 40 __ i mile. 
 
 Dowells windmill 300 28 ._ 2 '2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney on small house adjoining 
 
 large house 321 41 __ 2 '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 325 38 __ 2 miles. 
 
 SLIM. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about half way between Battle and Island 
 creeks and ^2' mile west northwest of Parkers Wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field on a sand blufT, about 40 feet above high water, 
 13 yards northeast of edge of bluff, 90 yards southeast of a point of woods at top of a ravine, about 
 189 yards southwest of another point of woods, 150 yards west -northwest of a rail fence, and 71 yards 
 northwest by west of a large sycamore tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in round chestnut stub with top about 6 inches above the surface 
 of the ground. Subsurface mark is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 10 
 inches below the surface of the ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Island" (S 59° 31' E) o 
 
 Cedar in field 2 
 
 Large sycamore tree 29 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Jones Wharf 
 
 house 53 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of a long house- . 109 
 Outside chimney of house near Forrest 
 
 Wharf 125 
 
 Nearest chimney on Thomas large brick 
 
 house 166 
 
 Tangent of Long Point marsh 171 
 
 Left tree on point 191 
 
 Two high trees close together near right 
 
 edge of point of woods 284 
 
 Large walnut tree 298 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of barn 304 
 
 00 00 2 ' 2 miles. 
 
 38 50 200 yards. 
 
 20 _ , 71 yards. 
 
 27 ._ 2 ^2 miles. 
 
 34 __ ij^ miles. 
 
 26 __ 2 miles. 
 
 16 _ _ 4 miles. 
 
 24 -_ I '2 miles. 
 
 06 _ _ 90 yards. 
 
 27 -- 189 yards. 
 
 20 _ _ J-4 mile. 
 
 '2 mile. 
 
 23 
 
 FORR. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River just below Forrest Wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 1 foot above high-water mark on sand and grass 
 land, 7 yards south from extreme high-water mark, 45 yards southeast of land end of Forrest Wharf, 
 70 yards east by south of an old 2 '2 -story building, and 65 yards northeast of a saloon. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cole" (S 50° 07' E) o 00 00 I 'smiles. 
 
 Near corner of house on hillside 9 59 __ iSoyards. 
 
 Near corner of saloon loi 52 _- 65 yards. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Outside chimney on house on hill 115 
 
 Curve in road up hill 131 
 
 West corner of old t' 2-story building 139 
 
 Land end of wharf 169 
 
 Windmill 182 
 
 Left corner of left chimney brick house 183 
 
 Right tangent of Dukes Wharf 187 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Forrest Wharf 
 
 house J57 
 
 Chimneyof house 27J 
 
 Right tangent of roof 304 
 
 Tangent of trees _ 347 
 
 SWEEP. 
 
 ' 8 mile. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 70 yards. 
 
 45 yards. 
 
 2f^ miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 4 >4^ miles. 
 
 ' s mile. 
 
 35 - - - . - 3 or 4 miles. 
 
 23 _ - 2 ' 2 miles. 
 
 46 _ - 3 miles. 
 
 17 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on northwest side of mouth of Island Creek 
 near inner end of neck of land joining Broome Island to the mainland. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 4 feet above high water, 4 feet northwest 
 of a wire fence, 24 yards south by west of a stable, 60 yards south-southwest of a house, and 100 yards 
 south-southeast of a pine grove. Cement monument marking reference station is 21.70 meters N 59° 
 39' E of station and near fence line. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 4 inches sc|uare with top 4 inches 
 above the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on a standard cement monument. 
 References. — ' o 1 n 
 
 "Bars" (S 15° 10' E) o 
 
 Right chimney of house 14 
 
 Peak of roof of Gadden house 25 
 
 Tangent of Broome Island Point 43 
 
 Chimney on house on hill 51 
 
 Gilt ball on lightning rod 62 
 
 Chimney on house 96 
 
 Cut in woods 133 
 
 Chimney of house 186 
 
 Tile smoke pipe on house 203 
 
 Near corner of house 230 
 
 Near corner of barn 237 
 
 Reference station 254 
 
 Right chimney of four on house 2 79 
 
 ^ Top of tower of house 301 
 
 2 miles. 
 . 3 miles. 
 ' s miles. 
 ' 2 mile. 
 
 3 miles. 
 ■' s mile. 
 ■4 riiile. 
 
 34 ^o 
 
 37 .- 
 
 03 __ 
 
 06 _ _ 
 
 40 _ _ . _ _ I Js miles. 
 
 34 __ 150 yards. 
 
 24 ._ 140 yards. 
 
 35 -- 60 yards. 
 
 32 -_ 24 yards. 
 
 49 20 21.70 meters. 
 
 25 .. ]4 mile. 
 
 34 _ 2' 2 miles. 
 
 ISLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on the extreme southeast point of land about 
 j/2 mile to the east of the mouth of Island Creek. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marshy point at about extreme high-water mark, 30 
 yards north of extreme end of point, 25 yards east of one side of point, and 20 yards west of another 
 side of point. Old tile pipe used as a reference station is i6.g8 meters N 12° 39' E and cement monu- 
 ment marking new reference station is 30.93 meters N 2° 40' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is. nail in stub with top flush with marsh. Old reference station is 
 center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top projecting about 10 inches above ground. New refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Wheat" (S 53° 13' E) - o 00 00 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Sotterly Wharf 
 
 house 46 07 - 
 
 Pinnacle of large house in trees 60 49 _ _ 
 
 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 45 
 
 Left chimney of large house back on hill 67 54 
 
 Chimney on middle of large 2 ^2-story house- 109 59 
 Middle of railing on top of roof of 2 '2-story 
 
 house 120 00 
 
 Chimney of Broome house 143 41 
 
 Weather vane on Broome house 148 33 
 
 Right chimney of house 178 21 
 
 Right chimney of house 193 27 
 
 Reference station (cement monument) - 235 55 
 
 Reference station (tile pipe) 245 54 
 
 Smoke pipe of watchhouse 333 29 
 
 Tower of Peterson house 356 08 
 
 PEAK. 
 
 2 miles. 
 'A miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 J^ mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 .93 meters. 
 .98 meters. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River, about in middle of inner shore of a large bay 
 between St. Leonard and Island creeks. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Parran house, located near shore at extreme end of a 
 road leading to Wallville. 
 
 ■Marks. — Observed station is ball on tip of tower. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 COLE. 
 
 General locality. — .Southwest shore of Patuxent River, about J4 mile northwest of Cole Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 35 feet aljove high-water mark on a grass peninsula, 
 3 yards south-southwest of edge of a bluff which is washing rapidly, 8 yards west of extreme edge 
 of blulT, where it turns inland and is not washing, but slopes gradually to the water, 8 yards north 
 of another edge of the bluff, 10 yards northwest of trees on slope of bank, and 20 yards west of a cherry 
 tree 2 feet in diameter. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.53 meters S 83° 10' W of 
 observed station and nearly on line with large cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o • ■• 
 
 "Hutchins" (S 67° 12' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on Jones Wharf 
 
 house 6 25 __ I >^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on limb of oak tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 22 05 -. 10.80 meters. 
 
 Screw in blaze in crotch of oak tree (15 
 
 inches diameter at base) i. 38 iS ,, 12.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze of cedar tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) 63 40 40 .: 8.43 meters. . 
 
 Nail in blaze on cherry tree (24 inches di- 
 ameter) 147 II 
 
 Reference sT.wioN 150 22 
 
 Righi chimney of house 179 11 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Forrest Wharf 
 
 house 202 21 
 
 Right end of house 251 05 
 
 Left end of peak of house 280 23 
 
 Gilt ball on Broome house 321 30 
 
 Right tangent of Broome Island 334 17 
 
 - - 18.65 meters 
 
 00 13.53 meters 
 
 -- J'^ mile. 
 
 - - I H' miles. 
 
 . - - 3 miles. 
 
 - - 3 miles. 
 
 30 2 miles. 
 
 - - I .':$■ miles. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 HUTCHINS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River opposite Broome Island on Captain Point, 
 about }^ mile northwest of mouth of Cole Creek. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in garden on point of a bluff 50 feet high on Hutchins 
 estate near house occupied by Mr. Gadden, about 6 yards south by east of extreme point of bluff, 2 
 yards southwest of edge of bluff, 4 yards southeast of edge of bluff, 30 yards north by west from house, 
 30 yards west of a wire fence running north and south, and 15 yards east of another north-and-south 
 wire fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.57 meters S 59° 39' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in a stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Bars" (S 68° 07' E) o 
 
 Left corner of extension of Gadden house. _ 58 
 
 Right front comer of Gadden house 84 
 
 Near corner of well house 102 
 
 Near corner of shed iig 
 
 Reference station 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (22 inches diame- 
 ter) 
 
 Right tangent of Parkers Wharf 228 12 
 
 Gilt ball on Broome house on Broome Island 249 55 
 
 Near end of peak of house 263 17 
 
 Tip of tower on Peterson house 332 52 
 
 WHEAT. 
 
 00 00 J4 mile. 
 
 17 -- 30.90 meters. 
 
 56 -. 28.57 meters. 
 
 15 -- 30.44 meters. 
 
 148 06 
 
 - - 45 yards. 
 
 - - 7.57 meters. 
 
 20 9.35 meters. 
 
 - - 2 '-2 miles. 
 
 -. 1^-2 miles. 
 
 -_ 4 miles. 
 
 - - 2 '2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on westerly side of mouth of St. Leonard 
 Creek. (See Charts Nos. 19 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 40 feet above high water, about 5 yards 
 west of edge of bank, 7 yards south of another edge, and Js mile west of Peterson house. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 12.80 meters N 61° 55' E of observed station and on line to 
 Peterson house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top projecting about 4 
 inches above ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Stump" (S 36° 23' E) -- o 
 
 Left chimney of Judge Crane house 10 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house. 15 
 
 Left end of roof of St. Cuthbert Wharf 24 
 
 Chimney on roof of house 60 
 
 Chimney on store at Sotterly 93 
 
 Left end of barn roof 193 
 
 Reference station 278 
 
 Center chimney of Peterson house 281 
 
 Chimney of house 298 
 
 Chimney on house on Breeden estate 340 
 
 00 00 2^4 miles. 
 
 07 - . 4^ miles. 
 
 05 . - _ 4J4 miles. 
 
 09 _. _ 2X miles. 
 
 05 . . I ' ^ miles. 
 
 - - I '2 miles. 
 
 ^ - 2 miles. 
 
 30 12.80 meters. 
 
 - - Ji" mile. 
 
 - . J,i mile. 
 
 -, 2 miles. 
 
 41 
 
 MACKALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwest shore of Patuxent River on west side of entrance to St. Leonard Creek 
 on first point inside of Peterson Point. (See Charts Nos. 19 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 50 feet above high water, 9 feet northwest of edge 
 of bluff, 7 yards northeast of bushes, and 3 yards southwest of other bushes. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 3.80 meters N 35° 08' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 4 inches square with top 3 inches 
 above the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 47 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Stock" (S34°38'W) " o 
 
 Peak of front gable of Bond house o 
 
 Chimney on negro house 54 31 
 
 Chimney on Peterson house 66 25 
 
 Reference STATION no 13 
 
 Chimney on negro house 135 49 
 
 Chimney on ell of house on hill 153 46 
 
 Chimney on small house back of SoUers 
 
 Wharf 229 40 
 
 Nearest outside chimney on I J i'-story house. 236 08 
 
 Large chimney on Sellers house 237 02 
 
 Large chimney on Taylor house 285 27 
 
 Front peak of Briscoe house 334 30 
 
 SOLLERS. 
 
 39 
 
 00 if^ miles. 
 
 10 1^ mileG. 
 
 - - }'i mile. 
 
 - - J^ mile. 
 
 50 3.80 meters. 
 
 -- yi mile. 
 
 , - 14 mile. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 .?4 mile. 
 ^-2 mile. 
 J s miles. 
 
 14 -- 2% miles. 
 
 - - '2 mile. 
 
 - . 14 mile. 
 
 30 13.68 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on east side of entrance to St. Leonard Creek. 
 (See Charts Nos. 19 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 50 feet above high water, 6 feet east of edge of bank, 
 20 yards north-northeast of a clump of trees, 14 yards and 8 yards south-southwest of other trees, and 
 75 yards north-northwest of a rail fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.68 meters 
 S. 44° 00' E of observed station with top buried 12 inches below surface. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 5 inches square with top 3 inches 
 above ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 
 12 inches below surface. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Stock" (S 44° 24' W) - o 00 00 1 5 8 miles. 
 
 Middle of front gable of Bond house o 34 __ 1 3,^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of store at Sotterly W'harf 26 58 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 Near corner of outside chimney on house. _ 27 18 __ 2)4 J^Hes. 
 
 Chimney on top of Gadden house 46 
 
 Near comer of top chimney on Peterson 
 
 house 78 27 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Mackall house. 150 16 
 
 Reference sT.'vTioN 271 35 
 
 Near corner of large chimney on Taylor 
 
 house 272 35 __ js mile. 
 
 Top of front gable on Briscoe house 331 36 .. 1^4 miles. 
 
 BARS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River on Sotterly Point about J 4' mile northwest of 
 Sotterly Wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 30 feet above high water, 5 yards south of 
 edge of bank at rail fence, and 2 yards east of this same fence. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 14.53 meters S 9° 54' W of observed station and near fence line. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch tile pipe set in cement. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Wheat" (N 72° 06' E) o 00 
 
 Chimney on middle of 2 ■2-story house 17 29 
 
 Windmill 23 23 
 
 Chimney of house 41 50 
 
 Reference STATION 117 48 
 
 Smoke pipe on right end of house 157 37 
 
 Tangent of point of land 250 47 
 
 Peterson house chimney 359 22 
 
 00 I '2' miles. 
 
 -- 6 miles. 
 
 -. 3 miles. 
 
 . . 4 miles. 
 
 00 14.53 meters. 
 
 - - ,'4 mile. 
 
 - - I '2 miles. 
 
 . - 1 -'4 miles. 
 
48 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 LEND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on a narrow strip of land or peninsula in 
 mouth of Mears Creek about ,'2 mile southeast of St. Leonard Creek. (See Charts Nos. 19 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in the midst of many cherry, oak, and locust trees about 
 15 feet above high- water mark, 15 yards east-northeast of high ground, 5 yards west of edge and 17 
 yards north of extreme point of top of peninsula. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerenccs. — ° ' " 
 
 "Wheat" (N 50° 51' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 118 
 
 Right chimney of house across creek 139 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) _ 229 
 Outside chimney on left end of Briscoe 
 
 house 265 
 
 Near peak of Bond house 297 
 
 Chimney on storehouse at Sotterly 318 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Sotterly Wharf 
 
 house 319 
 
 Chimney on Gadden house 330 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (6 inches 
 diameter) 345 
 
 I 
 
 00 00 I '4 miles. 
 
 28 30 3.58 meters. 
 
 51 . . X ™ile- 
 
 51 -- 6.68 meters. 
 
 I J2 miles. 
 i^i miles. 
 2^-4 miles. 
 
 07 .. 2>^ miles. 
 
 47 -- 3X miles. 
 
 24 .. 3.64 meters. 
 
 STOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about i mile southeast of Sotterly Point. 
 (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff, about 20 feet above high water, 3 yards south- 
 west of edge of bluff, about 50 yards east by north of front door of the house of Mr. Bond, 30 yards 
 west-northwest of extreme end of point of bluff, 35 yards northeast of detached house, and about 43 
 yards east by south of yard fence at edge of bluff. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Lend" (N 66° 48' E) » o 
 
 Right chimney of house on Dickson place— i 
 
 Right chimney of old i ■ 2-story house 19 
 
 Tangent of bluff ■... 58 
 
 Chimney on house on point 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 99 
 
 Nearest corner of outhouse, corner farthest 
 
 from house 161 
 
 Left corner of house 1 80 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree i foot above 
 
 ground (4 feet diameter) 1 83 
 
 Right corner of house 205 
 
 Locust tree (4 inches diameter) 210 
 
 End of yard fence 230 
 
 Tree near edge of bank (no nail or blaze)-. 237 
 
 00 00 1 5 s miles. 
 
 35 - - 1 3.-4 miles. 
 
 GO _ _ 2 miles. 
 
 00 - - I mile. 
 
 O', ._ I mile. 
 
 48 30 __. 
 
 2.18 meters. 
 
 29 
 
 30 34.30 meters. 
 
 30 31.13 meters. 
 
 30 20.58 meters. 
 
 40 45.79 meters. 
 
 40 8.83 meters. 
 
 - . 43 yards. 
 
 20 34.27 meters. 
 
 STUMP. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about '2' mile northwest of Hellen Creek. 
 (See .Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bank about 20 feet above high water, 10 yards north- 
 northeast of edge of bank at extreme end of point, about 20 yards southeast of edge of bank, and about 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 49 
 
 150 yards northwest of a clump of cedar and locust trees at edge of bank. Cement monument marking 
 first reference station is 11. jg meters N 61° 51' E of observed station with top 10 inches below surface 
 of field. Cement monument marking second reference station is 26.22 meters N 60° 42' E of observed 
 station about on line with first reference station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top flush with ground. 
 First reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 10 inches 
 below the surface of ground. Second reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument with top 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o r rr 
 
 "Wheat" (N 36° 23' W) o 
 
 Chimney in center of house 15 
 
 Second Reference station 97 
 
 First Reference station 98 
 
 Apple tree 152 
 
 Left chimney of house 180 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger 
 house 209 
 
 Left chimney of house 269 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (30 inches daimeter) _ 250 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) 352 
 
 19 
 
 00 2' 8 miles. 
 
 . - }i mile. 
 
 35 26.22 meters. 
 
 30 1 1. 29 meters. 
 
 - . 200 yards. 
 
 - - 34" mile. 
 
 27 . . 2 '^ miles. 
 
 2 1 - - I ,' 4 miles. 
 
 49 -- 5.01 meters. 
 
 30 __ 17.52 meters. 
 
 BRISCOE. 
 
 mile northwest of St. Cuthbert 
 
 General locality. — Southeast shore of Patu.xent River aliout 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field, about 20 feet above high water, 
 80 yards southwest of trees on bank, 50 yards southeast of a creek bed, 46 yards northwest of a clump 
 of trees, 105 yards east of a corner of fence on road, and about 300 yards northeast of another fence 
 with woods back of it. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.52 meters N 79° 35' W of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub with top flush with ground and a subsurface mark 
 of a standard cement monument with top buried 1 1 inches below the surface. Reference station is 
 center of triangle on standard cement monument with top 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Hellen" (S7i°37'E) o 
 
 Near corner of house 45 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of barn 57 
 
 Large two-forked tree 129 
 
 Corner of rail fence and tree 136 
 
 Reference station 172 
 
 Large cherry tree other side of creek 195 
 
 Left chimney of house on opposite side with 
 
 three dormer windows 304 
 
 Cedar tree 308 
 
 00 00 I s 8 miles. 
 
 II ._ .' i^ mile. 
 
 18 ._ 3,4- mile. 
 
 17 -- 130 yards. 
 
 34 -- 105 yards. 
 
 oi 40 12.52 meters. 
 
 00 . _ 68 yards. 
 
 59 
 
 I '2 miles. 
 80 yards. 
 
 HELLEN. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on east side of mouth of Hellen Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at high-water mark on edge of grass and bushes, about 
 16 yards west-southwest of a bluff 15 feet high, and about 40 yards north-northwest of bluff at edge of 
 water. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.45 meters N 75° 14' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station was the center of a tile pipe with a subsurface mark of a green yeast- 
 powder bottle but at date of publication these marks are reported to have been washed away. Reference 
 station i'' center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 20908 — I o 4 
 
50 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 References. — . ' ° 
 
 "Stump" (N 25° 42' W) o 
 
 Left chimney of Barrett house 8 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 100 
 
 Reference station 100 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger 
 
 house 209 
 
 Mouth of Cuckold Creek 261 
 
 Chimney of Peterson house 355 
 
 NAT. 
 
 00 00 J4 mile. 
 
 54 - - H mile. 
 
 01 40 14.74 meters. 
 
 56 20 12.45 meters. 
 
 ^2 miles. 
 '-2 miles. 
 3 miles. 
 
 I 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about ', mile above mouth of Cuckold 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a cultivated field on a bluff of sand and gravel 
 about 20 feet above high water, 4 feet east of edge of bluff, and 150 yards north of a rail fence. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 18.44 meters S 29° 47' W of observed station with top 8 inches 
 below surface of ground. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch tile pipe embedded in cement. 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Hellen" (N 69° 29' E) o 00 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house 
 
 on Point Patience 68 01 
 
 Reference st.ation 140 18 
 
 Large chimney on house 2S1 58 
 
 Right chimney of house with two gable 
 
 roofs 309 o I 
 
 TON. 
 
 Reference station is 
 
 I ,' 4 miles. 
 
 ._ ija niiles. 
 
 00 18.44 meters. 
 
 _ _ 3 miles. 
 
 _ _ 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about i mile northeast of Point Patience. 
 (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 15 feet above high water, 10 yards east 
 from edge of bluff, 50 yards south-southwest of edge of a gully and a clump of trees, and about 220 yards 
 west-northwest of a cherry tree 3^2 feet in diameter. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 13.64 meters S 62° 29' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a spike set in cement. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument buried below surface 10 inches. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Mill" (S 65° 00 W) o 00 
 
 Chimney on far end of Wallace house 53 28 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof on McCorry 
 
 store 60 09 
 
 Near end of peak of St. Cuthbert Wharf 
 
 house 52 10 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Parran oyster 
 
 watch house _- 
 
 Chimney on Peterson house 
 
 Cemented chimney on near end of George 
 
 old house l 94 59 
 
 Left chimney, of Costen house 117 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 137 35 
 
 Reference station.^ ..'. 232 31 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house 329 1 1 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 _ _ 1 3.^ miles. 
 
 2 miles 
 
 miles 
 
 03 __ 5 '2 miles 
 
 39 __ 33^ miles 
 
 ^ _ I mile. 
 
 . _ - - ,'2 miles. 
 
 20 47.60 meters. 
 
 00 13.64 meters. 
 
 __ }k mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 51 
 
 MILL. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about 14 mile southeast of mouth of Cuckold 
 Creek and J 2 mile northwest of Point Patience. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand bluff about 20 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 southwest of the edge of the bluff, 40 yards southeast of a fence and a line of cedar trees, and about lOo 
 yards northwest of another fence at bottom of hill. Cement monument marking reference station '>; 
 I J. 76 meters S 28° 14' W of observed station. 
 
 Marki. — Observed station is center point of 3-inch tile pipe embedded in cement. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rcjerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ton" (N 64° 59' E) o 00 00 1 '4 miles. 
 
 Nearest chimney of Marburger house on 
 
 Point Patience 39 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" ^ 43 
 
 " Methodist Episcopal Church Spire" 49 
 
 Middle of portico of Judge Crane house^, 82 
 
 Windmill near Dent house 136 
 
 Reference st.xtion 143 
 
 Chimney on house among farm buildings ^ - 293 
 
 Left chimney on house with piazza 304 
 
 End of ])eak of roof of 2,'2-story house 323 
 
 Nearest chirfiney of cottage 338 
 
 Left chimney of house 340 
 
 __ . '4 mile. 
 
 40 2 miles. 
 
 30 2 miles. 
 
 . - I mile. 
 
 - - }4 mile. 
 
 40 _. 13.76 meters. 
 
 40 4|^ miles. 
 
 02 2 ^ miles. 
 
 31 .. i^i miles. 
 
 17 __ 2 miles. 
 
 19 - - 2 miles. 
 
 BUR. 
 
 General locality. — East shore of Patuxent River, on northwest side of Point Patience, about '4 mile 
 northeast of its extreme end. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land, about i foot above high water, 
 1 2 yards southeast of high-water mark on one side of point, 36 yards northwest of high-water mark on 
 other side of point, and about 300 yards northeast of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 12.15 meters N 85° 20' E of observed station. 
 
 .Mark.':. — Observed station is a 3-inch tile pipe set in cement with top about i inch above the 
 surface of the ground. Reference stati(m is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / »» 
 
 "Ton" (N 37° 56' E) o 00 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house 16 08 
 
 Reference STATION 47 24 
 
 " Methodist Episcopal Church Spire" 75 32 
 
 Middle gable of Judge Crane house 139 09 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 162 40 
 
 Square chimney on Dent house 228 30 
 
 Chimney on house 268 52 
 
 Left chimney of house 346 39 
 
 Right chimney of house 358 31 
 
 NEW. 
 
 30 
 
 I mile. 
 ■4 mile. 
 15 meters. 
 ' s miles. 
 ■> mile. 
 
 10 25.94 meters. 
 
 - - 34 mile. 
 
 - - I ^ 8 miles. 
 
 -- I '2 miles. 
 
 -- I'i' miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast side of Patuxent River, about ^i mile east of Pcjint Patience and about 
 I '4 miles northwest of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high-water mark in the middle of a 
 cultivated field on Strathmore farm, about 230 yards northeast of shore of Patuxent River, about 82 
 yards southeastof a creek, about 162 yards northwest of a small creek or ditch, 230 yards northeast of 
 a large oak tree, and 250 yards north of another large oak tree. 
 
52 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with ton ii 
 inches below the surface of the ground. • 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ben" (S 2° lo' E) o 
 
 Chimney on flat-roof house 6 
 
 Chimney on main part of a house on Town 
 
 Creek 27 
 
 Oak tree about 18 inches diameter on edge 
 
 of field 43 
 
 Right tangent of Spencers wharf 56 
 
 Corner of field 67 
 
 Exposed chimney on left of house 67 
 
 Left chimney on house 88 
 
 Corner of field 206 
 
 Corner of fi-eld 258 
 
 Silver-tipped tower on Philip Vale house __ 307 
 
 Oak at edge of field 343 
 
 59 
 
 04 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 1^4 miles. 
 
 I '4 miles. 
 
 227 yards. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 00 _. 310 yards. 
 
 36 ^. i'2 miles. 
 
 57 -- I' 2 miles. 
 
 00 _ _ 240 yards. 
 
 00 _ _ 300 yards, 
 
 08 20 '2 mile. 
 
 35 - - 300 yards. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeast side of Patuxent River, about halfway to Back Creek and ^4 mile 
 northwest of Solomons wharf. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church, known as St. Marys Star of the Sea, 
 located in small village of Johnstown on mainland near Solomons Island, and about 250 yards north of 
 causeway to Solomons Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on bell cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CABLE. 
 
 General ioccUity. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River, on east side of entrance to Kings Creek, and 
 about i-i mile west of Town Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on pasture land near the end of high land at the beginning 
 of a long, low peninsula which almost closes the mouth of Kings Creek, about 30 feet above high-water 
 mark, about 20 yards south of edge of bank on river side, about 15 yards east northeast of edge of hank 
 on creek side, 38 yards southeast of extreme edge of top of bank, and 30 yards west of a persimmon tree. 
 Mark'i. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 10 inches below the surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 ■'Bur" (N 35° 17' E) o 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house near Point 
 
 Patience 3 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" __ 43 
 
 " Methodist Episcopal Church Spire" 52 
 
 Left chimney of Judge Crane house 55 
 
 Nail in blaze of tree (18 inches diameter) _ _ 179 
 Nail in blaze in red cedar tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 236 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree 283 
 
 Right chimney on Fenner Lee house 284 
 
 Left chimney of house 302 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 25 __ L_ ^ mile. 
 
 ,S9 -- I ^ miles. 
 
 29 - - 1 3^ miles 
 
 44 
 
 J 2 mile. 
 19.24 meters. 
 
 1 5.80 meters. 
 26.22 meters. 
 
 H mile. 
 
 ' 2 mile. 
 
 TOWN. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Patuxent River, <m Town Point, about 'j mile souttiea^t 
 of Point Patience. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high-water mark, 9 vards west of edge 
 of bluff, 3 yards south of edge of bluff, 10 yards southeast of extreme edge of high land, 3 yards south 
 of a rail fence, and 2 yards north of cultivated land. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. . 53 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Back" o 00 00 • '2 mile. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 8 58 20 i mile. 
 
 "Methodist Church Spire" 25 41 20 '^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on Files store 29 11 __ '4 mile. 
 
 Nearest chimney on Webster house 43 06 .. i>^ miles. 
 
 Right end of roof of 2 ' C-story building at 
 
 Pearsons 67 56 __ smiles. 
 
 Near corner of tower on Hodgdon house 93 01 . _ 2 ' g miles. 
 
 Chimney on old house 108 18 .. i^s miles. 
 
 Chimney on house 142 s3 ._ i mile. 
 
 Left chimney on Lee house 227 04 _- i '2 miles. 
 
 Marburger house 281 00 .. ;5^ mile. 
 
 CRANE. 
 
 General locality . — Southwest side of Patu.xent River, on northeast side of Town Creek, about % mile 
 southwest of Town Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on Judge Crane farm, about 8 feet 
 above high-water mark, 58 yards east northeast of Town Creek, 105 yards west of a fence, 1 15 yards west- 
 northwest of a large cherry tree, 200 yards southeast of several detached buildings, and 20 yards east of 
 top of a ravine. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top lo 
 inches below ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " New" (N 36° 51' E) o 00 00 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 29 25 __ 
 
 Stack on ice plant 37 25 -. 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church Tower 42 is -- 
 
 Cherry tree (4 feet diameter) 71 2(1 ._ 
 
 Canning-house stack 157 27 __ 
 
 House on point 185 20 __ 
 
 Chimney on house 244 30 _. 
 
 Lightning rod on cupola of Judge Crane 
 
 barn 277 01 30 
 
 Right tangent to St. Cuthbert wharf 300 08 ._ 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger 
 
 house 320 49 __ 
 
 Middle of gateway 355 2}, _ 
 
 Oak tree on opposite shore of Patuxent 
 
 River 359 16 50 i mile. 
 
 M. E. CHURCH (SOLOMONS). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Patuxent River, on up|ier end of Solomons Island, about 
 ,'2 mile northwest of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Methodist Clmrch at upper end of Solomons Island 
 near tjeginning of causeway to mainland. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is tip of pyramidal tower on Methodist Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 K. OF P. FLAGSTAFl'- (SOH)MONSk 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River, on Solomons Island, in the town of Solomons. 
 (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — C.)bserved station is on flagstalT in front of Knights of Pythias Building. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I '4 miles. 
 
 \% miles. 
 
 I '4 miles. 
 
 1 1 5 yards. 
 
 '4' mile. 
 
 ■4' mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 ■■4' mile. 
 
 2)4 miles. 
 
 J- 8 mile. 
 
 ,' 8 mile. 
 
54 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Cahert County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of flagstaff at about the same height as roof of the K. of P. Hall. 
 References. — None necessary 
 
 SAND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River on Sandy Point on extreme southern point 
 of Solomons Island. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on pasture land about 5 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 north of extreme point of planking protecting the shore from washing, 15 yards northeast of the extreme 
 edge of sand and grass line, and about 13 yards east of top of bank. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 13.64 meters N 2° 19' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in southwest side of a 6-inch pile driven into ground with top 
 
 6 inches above the surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N 83° 57' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Hog Point 14 36 -_ 3 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on 2>^-story build- 
 ing at Pearsons 51 03 _. 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on storehouse at Millstone 74 18 .. ij^ miles. 
 
 Near point of gable of Hodgdon large 
 
 house with square tower 93 54 ._ lyi mWes. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger 
 
 house 225 22 ._ I J< miles. 
 
 Warren house opposite Johnson store 261 22 ,. >4 mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 278 22 10 i3.64meters. 
 
 "K. of P. Flagstaff 291 58 .. K mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Dr. Marsh house 320 38 __ yi mWe. 
 
 " Bareda House Cupola " 347 48 30 i>^ miles. 
 
 FISHSTACK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River on northeastern side of entrance to Mill 
 and Back creeks. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on mainland on fish fertilizer factory located on opposite 
 side of creek from Solomons Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of smokestack on fish factory. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BON. 
 
 General locality. — North shore of Patuxent River about i '4 miles west-northwest of Drum Point 
 Light and about ,'-2 mile east-northeast of Solomons Island. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land, aloout 5 feet above high water, about 
 
 7 yards north of shore, about 90 yards southeast of a i ' 2-story house on land 10 feet higher than station, 
 and about 75 yards south of a i X"Story brick house. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 0.67 meters N 45° 29' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is an inverted nail in center of cement in a 6-inch tile pipe with top 
 flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument. 
 
 References. — * o / // 
 
 " Drum Point Light" (S 73° 43' E) o 00 00 i J^" miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on oyster watch house ^t, 32 ,. K mile. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on 2>^-story build- 
 ing at Pearsons 52 06 _. 2"4 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on house with 
 
 piazza 82 29 _.._:__ 2 K miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 55 
 
 Near point of roof of Hodgdon house with ° ' " 
 
 square tower 8g 14 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of house 133 57 J^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney on Weems house 159 37 _. X mile. 
 
 Right chimney on wooden house 224 01 .. 90 yards. 
 
 Left side of chimney on brick house 249 54 __' 75 yards. 
 
 Reference station 299 12 00 0.67 meters. 
 
 Near end of peak of house on bluff between 
 
 trees 336 50 _. ^ mile. 
 
 "Bareda House Cupola" 347 06 __ f^ mile. 
 
 BAREDA HOUSE CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — North side of Patuxent River about ^4 mile northwest of Drum Point Light. 
 (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality- — Observed station is on Bareda House which is a large ^-story square mansion 
 with square cupola with three windows on each side and a porch all around ground floor, located about 
 100 yards back from shore on high land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of ornamental design of four brackets on center of cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 DRUM POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of entrance of Patuxent River and a short distance off shore 
 from Drum Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a screw pile structure known as Drum Point Light- 
 House. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on Drum Point Light-House. 
 
 Reference. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S 64° 33' E) o 00 00 3^-4 miles. 
 
 BEX. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Patuxent River about i mile south-southwest of Sandy 
 Point and 1^4 miles south-southeast of Town Point. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a clay and sand bluff in a cultivated field, about 20 feet 
 above high-water mark, about 10 feet west of edge of bank, 3 feet south of point covered with scrub 
 pines, about 15 yards northeast of one edge of plateau, 10. yards southeast of another edge of plateau, 
 about 65 yards north of point of woods, and 10 yards south of cut in bank which is washing rapidly. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 8.42 meters S 56° 15' VV of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cement in 6-inch tile pipe with top flush with ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N 68° 07' E) o 00 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of trees on Hog Point 16 21 __ 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of large 2'i-story 
 
 building at Pearsons 39 36 .- 2J-4 miles. 
 
 Near piazza post of Millstone Hotel 56 11 .. ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Craddock house 60 28 ._ i!4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of cabin 97 24 __ 200 yards. 
 
 Tall pine tree 138 35 _. 50 yards. 
 
 Reference STATION 168 08 00 8.42 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 176 t,2> 5° 7.79 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 223 40 40 8.77 meters. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches ° ' " 
 
 diameter) 236 39 _, 2.07 meters. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger 
 
 house 272 12 - 2 miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 304 54 40 i^-^ miles. 
 
 " Bareda House Cupola" 350 34 40 2 >^ miles. 
 
 CR.A.DDOCK. 
 
 General localily- — Southern shore of Patuxent River, about 2 ' s miles south-southeast of Drum 
 Point Light and '4 mile west of Millstone Landing. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on lawn about 15 feet above high-water mark, about to 
 yards south from top edge of bank, 15 yards from bottom edge of bank and fence, 30 yards east of 
 extreme edge of point, 30 yards northeast of trees along shore of pond, about no yards northwest of 
 Craddock house and several outbuildings among poplar trees, 50 yards east of fence, and 70 yards west 
 of driveway to house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, with top flush 
 with lawn. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N 37° 15' E) o 00 00 ., 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Carroll Point 21 52 _ __ 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of jyi-story build- 
 ing at Pearsons 42 25 -^ __ 
 
 Chimney on hotel at Millstone 64 56 .... 
 
 Cottonwood tree (14 inches diameter) 68 54 .... 
 
 Chimney on roof of Craddock 2 ■ 2-story 
 
 house 95 27 .... 
 
 Nail in stump (14 inches diameter) 309 25 50 _. 
 
 "Fishstack" 317 30 .=50 _. 
 
 CARROLL 2. 
 
 2 ^4 miles. 
 I •' 4 miles. 
 
 I ■ 4 miles. 
 ■ 2 mile. 
 80 yards. 
 
 1 10 yards. 
 
 5.35 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — South side of Patuxent River, about i mile south-southwest of Hog Point and 
 about I mile south of Drum Point Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Im.mediale locality. — Observed station is on a sandy clay bluff in a cultivated field, about 50 feet 
 above high-water mark, 4 feet south of top edge of blulT, 180 yards east of trees and ravine beyond 
 cultivated field, 60 yards west of trees and ravine beyond cultivated field, 300 yards north of large 
 square chimney on old-fashioned farmhouse, and 250 yards north of large tree to right of farmhouse. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 13.32 meters S 54° 30' \V of observed station. Another 
 reference station is a nail in the east side of cement in a 6-inch tile pipe 14.64 meters S 13° 20' E of 
 observed station and on range with Drum Point Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 5-inch tile pipe with top 8 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is nail in cement on east side of a 6-inch tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of 
 ground. Another reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 
 9 inches below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N 13° 20' W) o 
 
 Left tree on Hog Point 81 
 
 Right of bushes at edge of ravine 142 
 
 Tree (12 inches diameter) 164 
 
 Reference st-'^tion (tile) 179 
 
 Tree (20 inches diameter) 183 
 
 Chimney of Susquehanna farmhouse 192 
 
 Large tree 199 
 
 Reference station (monument) 247 
 
 Right chimney of Fenner Lee house 302 
 
 59 40 
 
 59 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 -- 75 yards 
 
 -- )i mUe. 
 
 45 14.64 meters 
 
 25 ._ ,'/s mile. 
 
 10 -_ 300 yards. 
 
 08 .- 250 yards. 
 
 50 00 13.32 meters. 
 
 45 . _ 4 V2' miles. 
 
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 Center of four-sided roof on Doctor Marsh ° ' " 
 
 house 307 58 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 315 32 00 2%' miles. 
 
 Silver tip on tower of Vale house 316 15 30 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney of Bowen house 327 16 2 miles. 
 
 "Bareda House Cupola" 348 44 00 iK miles. 
 
 HOG 2. 
 
 Generallocality . — Southern shore of entrance to Patuxent River on Hog Point, about ij/i miles 
 west-northwest of Cedar Point Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach at high-water mark, 30 yards northwest 
 of point of woods, and 200 yards north-northeast of nearest shore of Parsons Creek. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 33.35 meters S 42° 22' E of observed station on a point of high land. 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail set in cement in a 6-inch tile pipe, with top i foot below the 
 surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (.N 60° 44' W) o ou 00 iX miles. 
 
 "Bareda House Cupola" 2 44 50 iK miles. 
 
 Chimney of cabin on opposite shore 22 20 .. iK miles. 
 
 Tangent of Little Cove Point _ 71 56 __ 3'^ miles. 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" 173 31 40 2 miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 198 21 50 33.35 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 201 03 .. 29.58 meters. 
 
 Cabin on opposite side of Parsons Creek 243 05 . _ ^4 niile. 
 
 Chimney on Susquehanna farmhouse 301 04 __ i mile. 
 
 "M. E. Church" (Solomons) 346 16 40 3'^ miles. 
 
 Steeple of Vale house at Avondale 350 55 _- 3 K miles. 
 
 PAT. 
 
 Generallocality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Little Cove Point, about i?< miles south 
 by west of Cove Point Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the highest point of a thickly wooded bluff, about 75 
 feet above high-water mark, 4 yards west of edge of bluff, and 15 yards southwest of extreme point. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 24.57 meters S 71° 26' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 3-inch round stake set in cement, with top about 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S 13° 54' E) o 00 00 41-^miles. 
 
 Near piazza post of house 14 52 __ 4 miles. 
 
 REp'erENCE STATION 85 20 oo 24.57 meters. 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (5 inches diameter).. 94 51 ._ 6.54 meters. 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (5 inches diameter) _ . 114 10 .. . 3.42 meters. 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (17 inches diameter). 138 54 .. 12.26 meters. 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (13 inches diameter). 181 46 __ 5.50 meters. 
 
 "Cove Point Light" 203 25 30 li^ miles. 
 
 "Hoopers Island Light" 327 58 10 loX miles. 
 
 CEDAR POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cedar Point, 3X miles east-southeast of 
 Drum Point Light and 6 miles south by east of Cove Point Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a brick dwelling known as Cedar Poir t Light-House. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cedar Point Light-House 
 Reference. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (N 7° 16' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 CAIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about i-'s miles southwest of Cedar Point 
 Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bank about 5 feet above high-water mark, about 20 
 yards northwest of ordinary high water, 5 yards northwest of extreme high water, 100 yards south- 
 southwest of old-fashioned house among several large trees, and about 250 yards below small wharf and 
 canning house. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.45 meters N 16° 56' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail set in cement in a 3-inch pipe with top about 2 inches above 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N 46° 45' E) o 
 
 Steeple on church 28 
 
 "Hoopers Island Light" 56 
 
 "Point No Point Light" 106 
 
 Right chimney on Tarleton house 135 
 
 Near end of peak of 2-story house ' 148 
 
 Reference station 330 
 
 Near corner of house 335 
 
 Aspen tree in house yard 339 
 
 00 00 1 5 s miles. 
 
 26 __ 9'^ miles. 
 
 28 40 734 miles. 
 
 05 __ i^H miles. 
 
 12 __ . 3>4 miles. 
 
 41 .- 1^4 miles. 
 
 10 40 6.45 meters. 
 
 13 -- -■ 100 yards. 
 
 35 50 100 yards. 
 
 DESERT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about 3 miles south-southwest of Cedar Point 
 Light. (See Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land, about 25 yards west from ordinary 
 high-water mark, about at level of extreme high-water mark, 40 yards south of a fence, 10 yards east of 
 a fence, 45 yards south of a creek, about 50 yards north of point of pine woods, and about 300 yards 
 east of woods across marsh. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.29 meters N 31° 24' W 
 of observed station. 
 
 .Mark.i. — Observed station is a 4-inch tile pipe projecting aljout 2 inches above surface of sand. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejcrences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cedar Point Light' (N 34° 05' E) o 
 
 Steeple on church _. 34 
 
 "Hoopers Island Light" 59 
 
 " Point No Point Light" 113 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Tarleton house„ 135 og 
 
 Point of woods 146 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 294 30 
 
 Reference STATioj;.. 294 30 
 
 Chimney on near end of house ,_ 336 38 
 
 Large square chimney on larger of two 
 
 houses 344 48 ._ • I mile. 
 
 19 
 
 ^7 
 
 3 miles. 
 3 ' 2 miles. 
 
 8 miles. 
 1 1 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 50 yards. 
 
 40 7.62 meters. 
 
 40 5.29 meters 
 
 _- ,'2 mile. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and locating 
 the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland." 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Commissioners, with 
 the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall proceed "to 
 have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural beds and bars, 
 and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and 
 boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said survey, and they 
 shall take true and accurate notes of said sur^'ey in writing, and make an accurate report 
 of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be necessary to 
 enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of 
 the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps 
 and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another section that there 
 shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks 
 * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving courses 
 and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the cor- 
 ners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably the 
 most satisfactory' and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal definition 
 or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. Therefore the 
 additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and is only 
 fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the law 
 making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved an 
 immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the"ovster-bar boundaries. 
 
6o Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the comers of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the conse- 
 quent need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the 
 boundaries one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present 
 and future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parenthesis, is given the general locality of the oyster bar 
 and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart" on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown." 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the num- 
 ber corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the 
 number on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners 
 have been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a 
 clockwise direction around the bar; but where a corner of one oyster bar is identical 
 with the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars only the number of 
 the corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the comers. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 
 " These charts can be obtained by appHcation to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 6i 
 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the Survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their 
 location have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"" and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three " Back " bearings are from these 
 same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the first 
 column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 tion station,"* gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the cor- 
 responding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and mark- 
 ings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication under 
 the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods assume 
 a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in the particu- 
 lar kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders of ways 
 and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments pos- 
 sessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 " The mean magnetic variation for Calvert County was 5° 50' west of north in 1909 and increasing 
 at the rate of .3' yearly. 
 
 b Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Super- 
 intendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. 
 
62 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 (i) TrianguJalion. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first 
 derived from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the bound- 
 aries of the oyster bars. For example, take "Hog Point" bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. i" is to be examined as 
 to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Hog Point" and "Beach," as 
 determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner is 67° 35' and 
 the angle between "Beach" and "111 2" is 17° 16'. Having these two angles, the 
 engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant 
 angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the meas- 
 ured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the 
 boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about 
 until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buov 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if tlie 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 63 
 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the bound- 
 ary as given on the chart the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by 
 reversing the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the 
 protractor over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart 
 the two adjacent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the 
 angles thus obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two 
 landmarks are shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the 
 protractor. The second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation 
 gone through, and so on, first using one angle on the sextant, then the other, until a 
 point is reached where both observed sextant angles are practically identical with 
 the protractor angles. The point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can 
 be placed to mark the'true position of the corner of the boundary in question. • 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic locations of points are attained; 
 in fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from ofjshorc. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass, and will be of special use to the State Fishery Force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer takes compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,'' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared 
 altogether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the 
 corrected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can 
 be anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In tl\e case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used by getting their bearings directly from the chart by parallel rulers or a 
 protractor and then applying them in the same manner as the ones published in the 
 tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic hearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 
 a The mean magnetic variation for Calvert County is 5° 50' west of north in 1909 and increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
64 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question, and the direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range-lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at latidmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the " Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parenthesis alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit, and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 HOG POINT. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 16.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 , 
 
 , » 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 00. 00 
 
 76 29 42.57 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 65 49 W 
 46 36 W 
 29 20 W 
 
 S 65 50 E 
 N 46 3,S E 
 N 29 19 E 
 
 3489 
 4709 
 6294 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 00. 00 
 
 76 30 38.41 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 50 04 w 
 31 01 \v 
 16 19 w 
 
 S 50 04 E 
 N 31 00 E 
 N 16 19 E 
 
 2227 
 3776 
 5717 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 39. 59 
 
 76 30 41.04 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 86 42 W 
 22 ig \Y 
 .2 4-= W 
 
 S 86 43 E 
 N 22 18 E 
 N 12 41 E 
 
 1640 
 
 4941 
 6994 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 30.67 
 
 76 29 56. 13 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 82 02 \V 
 
 3,S 39 W 
 22 41 W 
 
 S 82 03 E 
 N 35 38 E 
 N 22 40 E 
 
 2852 
 5255 
 7068 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 UPPER STEPS. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. i6.) 
 
 65 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianEula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 31.72 
 
 76 31 22. 80 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 6 56 \V 
 
 71 26 w 
 9 47 W 
 
 S 6 s6 E 
 
 N 71 26 E 
 N 9 47 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4429 
 
 815 
 
 2547 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3) 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 07.90 
 
 76 31 23-4^ 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 9 14 W 
 27 03 W 
 6 22 W 
 
 S 9 14 E 
 N 27 03 E 
 N 6 22 E 
 
 3228 
 1661 
 3753 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 07.81 
 
 76 30 43. 13 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 26 23 W 
 50 58 w 
 21 41 w 
 
 S 26 24 E 
 N 50 58 E 
 N 21 40 E 
 
 3561 
 2344 
 401 1 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 32. 14 
 
 76 30 41. 83 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 20 13 w 
 81 37 W 
 30 59 W 
 
 S 20 13 E 
 N 81 36 E 
 N 30 59 E 
 
 4681 
 1876 
 2945 
 
 Hog Point (Holland 3). 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 
 LOWER STEPS. 
 [Chesapeake Bay — Chart .Vo. 16.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 54- 20 
 
 76 30 09. 22 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 40 20 w 
 
 47 33 W 
 
 9 30 W 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 40 21 E 
 
 47 33 E 
 9 30 E 
 
 3676 
 1590 
 2967 
 
 III 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 Pier. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 22.74 
 
 76 31 01. 84 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 17 58 w 
 28 13 w 
 6 09 E 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 17 58 E 
 28 14 E 
 
 6 08 W 
 
 4299 
 2088 
 2047 
 
 Beach. 
 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 03 00 
 
 76 31 10.50 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 21 53 W 
 
 57 35 W 
 
 7 31 E 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 21 53 E 
 
 57 35 E 
 
 7 31 w 
 
 2944 
 
 898 
 
 3422 
 
 Beach. 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 
 4 
 
 38 39 03. 40 
 
 76 30 40. 60 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 34 46 \\' 
 73 II W 
 
 5 53 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 34 47 E 
 
 73 12 E 
 
 5 53 E 
 
 3310 
 1619 
 3346 
 
 Beach. 
 Ill 2. 
 
 Plum 3. 
 
 5 
 
 38 38 00. 00 
 
 76 29 21.95 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 54 19 ^V 
 62 2i W 
 29 09 W 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 54 20 E 
 62 22 E 
 29 08 E 
 
 4467 
 
 2735 
 3574 
 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 Pier. 
 
 20908 — 10- 
 
66 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 PLUM POINT. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. i6 and 17.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trie 
 tion station 
 
 ngula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 r 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 08. 99 
 
 76 29 30. 18 
 
 N 
 
 i 
 
 29 56 w 
 36 34 W 
 28 09 W 
 
 S 29 56 E 
 
 N 36 33 E 
 N 28 08 E 
 
 3052 
 2896 
 5177 
 
 Pier. 
 Pen. 
 Patch. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 23- 36 
 
 76 30 13.24 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 10 03 W 
 14 27 w 
 
 11 45 W 
 
 S 10 04 E 
 
 N 14 27 E 
 N II 45 E 
 
 2194 
 5^14 
 
 2871 
 
 Pier. 
 
 Patch. 
 
 Pen. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 54. 20 
 
 76 30 09. 2 2 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 40 20 W 
 
 47 33 W 
 
 9 30 W 
 
 S 40 21 E 
 N 47 33 E 
 N 9 30 E 
 
 3676 
 1590 
 2967 
 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 Pier. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 00. 00 
 
 76 29 21.95 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 54 19 W 
 62 23 W 
 29 09 w 
 
 S 54 ^0 E 
 N 62 22 E 
 N 29 08 E 
 
 4467 
 2735 
 
 3574 
 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 Pier. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 37 25.92 
 
 76 28 39.97 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 51 36 w 
 88 05 W 
 55 '20 W 
 
 S 51 38 E 
 N 88 03 E 
 N 55 19 E 
 
 6048 
 3536 
 3467 
 
 Ill 2. 
 Plum 3. 
 Pier. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 35 46.04 
 
 76 28 39. 80 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 63 57 W 
 40 33 W 
 33 00 W 
 
 S 63 58 E 
 N 40 32 E 
 N 32 59 E 
 
 3178 
 4705 
 693^ 
 
 Pier. 
 Pen. 
 Patch. 
 
 
 DADDIE DARE. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 17.) 
 
 
 / rr 
 
 t 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 33 16.42 
 
 76 30 01.31 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 31 30 w 
 64 35 W 
 24 08 W 
 
 S 31 30 E 
 N 64 34 E 
 N 24 08 E 
 
 1724 
 1791 
 3575 
 
 Pen. 
 
 Patch. 
 
 Parker. 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 14.5- 
 
 76 30 39- 37 
 
 s 
 
 vS 
 
 12 36 W 
 12 22 E 
 
 N 12 36 E 
 
 N 12 22 W 
 
 2795 
 501 
 
 Patch. 
 Pen. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 3 56 E 
 
 S 3 56 w 
 
 4493 
 
 Pier. 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 54- 39 
 
 76 30 39. 16 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 8 36 W 
 3 10 E 
 5 38 E 
 
 N 8 35 E 
 N 3 10 W 
 S 5 38 w 
 
 4118 
 1836 
 3153 
 
 Patch. 
 
 Pen. 
 
 Pier. 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 33- II 
 
 76 29 58.02 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 II 31 W 
 41 30 W 
 26 57 W 
 
 S II 32 E 
 N 41 30 E 
 N 26 56 E 
 
 3935 
 1491 
 3762 
 
 Pier. 
 Pen. 
 Patch. 
 
 5 
 
 38 33 40. 94 
 
 76 29 34.95 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 68 05 W 
 55 26 W 
 27 SI w 
 
 S 68 06 E 
 
 N 55 25 E 
 N 27 50 E 
 
 1722 
 2812 
 4625 
 
 Pen. 
 
 Patch. 
 
 Parker. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 GOVERNORS RUN. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. i~ and iS.) 
 
 67 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 1 
 
 38 30 13-36 
 
 76 29 52.52 
 
 N 
 
 .S 
 
 s 
 
 30 13 w 
 
 35 28 W 
 18 47 E 
 
 S 30 13 E 
 
 N 35 28 E 
 N 18 46 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3368 
 
 328 
 
 3657 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 58- 17 
 
 76 29 50.96 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 45 20 W 
 70 15 w 
 
 3 ^9 W 
 
 S 45 21 E 
 N 70 14 E 
 N 3 29 E 
 
 2660 
 1845 
 3808 
 
 Patch. 
 Parker. 
 Run. 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 58.03 
 
 76 29 13.54 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 56 58 W 
 77 13 W 
 17 51 w 
 
 S 56 59 E 
 N 77 12 E 
 N 17 51 E 
 
 3439 
 2796 
 3988 
 
 Patch. 
 Parker. 
 Run. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 16.41 
 
 76 29 02.58 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 44 04 W 
 75 -^5 W 
 32 19 W 
 
 S 44 05 E 
 S 75 27 E 
 N 32 18 E 
 
 4563 
 31 18 
 2831 
 
 Patch. 
 Parker. 
 Run. 
 
 5 
 
 38 31 oi. 16 
 
 76 29 38.60 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 30 20 W 
 57 49 W 
 16 34 W 
 
 S 30 20 E 
 S 57 49 E 
 N 16 34 E 
 
 4394 
 2439 
 1955 
 
 Patch. 
 
 Parker.. 
 
 Run. 
 
 6 
 
 38 30 18.02 
 
 76 29 40. 77 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 36 04 W 
 49 47 W 
 13 27 E 
 
 S 36 05 E 
 N 49 47 E 
 N 13 29 W 
 
 3407 
 
 656 
 
 3722 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 
 EMANUEL. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. if and 18.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 28 19. 22 
 
 76 28 25.90 
 
 N 34 45 W 
 N 70 56 \V 
 S 32 20 E 
 
 S 34 46 E 
 S 70 56 E 
 
 N 32 20 W 
 
 Yards. 
 4360 
 1 184 
 -596 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 Flag Pond. 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 13. 36 
 
 76 29 52.52 
 
 N 30 13 W 
 S 35 28 W 
 S 18 47 E 
 
 S 30 13 E 
 N 35 28 E 
 N 18 46 W 
 
 3368 
 
 328 
 
 3657 
 
 Parker 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 18.02 
 
 76 29 40. 77 
 
 N ?6 04 \V 
 S 49 47 W 
 
 S 13 27 E 
 
 S 36 05 E 
 N 49 47 E 
 N 13 29 W 
 
 3407 
 656 
 
 3722 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 35- 16 
 
 76 29 01.32 
 
 N 54 30 W 
 S S7 04 W 
 S '2 27 W 
 
 S 54 31 E 
 N 57 04 E 
 N 2 27 E 
 
 3748 
 1843 
 4202 
 
 Parker. 
 
 Run. 
 
 Poplar. 
 
 5 
 
 38 28 53.66 
 
 76 28 01. 74 
 
 N S2 14 W 
 S 66 IS \V 
 S 12 34 E 
 
 S 52 15 E 
 N 66 14 E 
 N 12 34 W 
 
 3953 
 '9-'3 
 3437 
 
 Run. 
 Poplar. 
 Flag Pond. 
 
68 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 FLAG POND. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. jS.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distantv 
 
 V. .S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 51.50 
 
 76 24 49. 59 
 
 N 45 57 W 
 N 85 35 W 
 S 41 39 E 
 
 S 45 59 E 
 
 S 85 35 E 
 N 41 41 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4058 
 
 210 
 
 4564 
 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 25 18.03 
 
 76 25 24.78 
 
 S 39 30 E 
 N 56 55 E 
 N 45 50 W 
 
 N 39 30 ^^' 
 S 56 58 w 
 
 S 45 51 E 
 
 1 138 
 10684 
 2766 
 
 Point of Rocks. 
 Travers 2. 
 Wilson 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 25 33.97 
 
 76 25 40. 16 
 
 S 38 39 E 
 N 60 30 E 
 
 N 48 37 W 
 
 N 38 38 \V 
 S 60 33 w 
 S 48 37 E 
 
 I8I3 
 10755 
 
 2IOI 
 
 Point of Rocks. 
 Travers 2. 
 Wilson 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 26 04. 98 
 
 76 26 19. 20 
 
 S 41 22 E 
 N 67 45 E 
 
 N 57 35 W 
 
 N 41 22 VV 
 S 67 49 \v 
 S 57 35 E 
 
 3280 
 
 I I2^0 
 
 641 
 
 Point of Rocks. 
 
 Travers 2. 
 Wilson 2. 
 
 5 
 
 38 26 23.49 
 
 76 26 48.62 
 
 S 40 29 E 
 N 72 01 E 
 
 N 34 52 W 
 
 N 40 29 \V 
 S 72 05 W 
 
 S 34 53 E 
 
 370 
 
 1 1 749 
 2082 
 
 Wilson 2. 
 Travers 2. 
 Flag Pond. 
 
 6 
 
 38 26 53. 57 
 
 76 26 51.50 
 
 N 58 04 W 
 S 13 41 E 
 S 36 25 E 
 
 S 58 05 E 
 N 13 41 W 
 N 36 24 W 
 
 1312 
 1333 
 5095 
 
 Flag Pond. 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 
 7 
 
 38 27 01. 36 
 
 76 26 35. 34 
 
 N 74 22 W 
 S 4 08 W 
 S 30 45 E 
 
 S 74 23 E 
 N 4 08 E 
 N 30 44 W 
 
 1600 
 1562 
 5076 
 
 Flag Pond. 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 
 8 
 
 38 26 32. 14 
 
 76 25 46. 03 
 
 N 63 34 W 
 S 68 03 W 
 S 20 52 E 
 
 S 63 35 E 
 N 68 02 E 
 N 20 53 W 
 
 3183 
 1531 
 3614 
 
 Flag Pond. 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 
 9 
 
 38 26 06. 70 
 
 76 25 54.97 
 
 N 48 57 W 
 N 76 27 W 
 S 31 II E 
 
 S 48 58 E 
 S 76 27 E 
 
 N 31 II W 
 
 3465 
 1217 
 2945 
 
 Flag Pond. 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 
 lO 
 
 38 24 54. 58 
 
 76 24 44. 12 
 
 N 48 24 W 
 S 76 07 w 
 S 39 25 E 
 
 S 48 25 E 
 N 76 07 E 
 
 N 39 24 W 
 
 4094 
 
 365 
 
 4548 
 
 Wilson 2. 
 Point of Rocks. 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 69 
 
 I 
 
 SPOUT. 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude ' 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 • 
 
 38 30 42.61 
 
 76 39 57- 79 
 
 N 69 04 W 
 S 60 58 W 
 S 7 32 E 
 
 S 69 04 E 
 N 60 57 E 
 
 N 7 32 W 
 
 Yards. 
 79i 
 1391 
 
 348 
 
 City. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 45,02 
 
 76 40 05. 13 
 
 N 69 42 W 
 S 53 28 W 
 S 29 23 E 
 
 S 69 42 E 
 N 53 28 E 
 N 29 23 W 
 
 581 
 1269 
 489 
 
 City. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 53- 38 
 
 76 39 ,S7- 79 
 
 N 26 so W 
 S 83 48 w 
 S 3 51 E 
 
 S 26 51 E 
 
 N 83 48 E 
 N 3 51 W 
 
 1594 
 744 
 710 
 
 Teague. 
 
 City. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 50. 86 
 
 76 39 49. 62 
 
 N 31 54 W 
 N 89 43 W 
 S 15 20 w 
 
 S 31 54 E 
 S 89 44 E 
 N 15 20 E 
 
 1 77-' 
 956 
 646 
 
 Teague. 
 
 City. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 HOLLAND POINT (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. 79.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 12. 18 
 
 76 40 15.63 
 
 S 52 45 E 
 N 37 20 E 
 N 64 34 W 
 
 N 52 45 W 
 S 37 20 W 
 S 64 34 E 
 
 Yards. 
 943 
 856 
 820 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 - 
 
 38 30 29. 62 
 
 76 40 20. 02 
 
 N 81 S9 E 
 N II 47 W 
 S 69 19 \V 
 
 S 81 40 \V 
 S 1 1 48 E 
 .N^ 69 19 E 
 
 641 
 736 
 667 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 City. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 45. 02 
 
 76 40 05. 13 
 
 N 6g 42 \V 
 S 53 28 w 
 S 29 23 E 
 
 S 69 42 E 
 N 53 28 E 
 N 29 23 W - 
 
 581 
 1269 
 489 
 
 City. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 15. 20 
 
 76 39 56.94 
 
 N 2 17 E 
 N 78 zi W 
 S 20 46 E 
 
 S 2 17 W 
 S 78 33 E 
 .\ 20 46 W 
 
 S8o 
 1262 
 720 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 
70 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md 
 
 BUZZARD ISLAND. 
 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 ■ 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 tion station 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 o ' / „ 
 
 / /; 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 28 55. 15 
 
 Then 
 
 76 39 26.67 
 ce along count 
 
 N 18 46 E 
 S 81 44 W 
 S 39 30 W 
 f boundary as de 
 
 S 18 46 w 
 N 81 44 E 
 N 39 30 E 
 lineated on Chai 
 
 "35 
 
 933 
 
 888 
 
 t No. 19 
 
 Buzz. 
 Billiard. 
 Trent. 
 to corner No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 29 34. 74 
 
 76 39 54. 78 
 
 N 15 53 E 
 S 76 27 W 
 S 6 50 W 
 
 S 15 53 W 
 N 76 27 E 
 N 6 50 E 
 
 720 
 561 
 
 1479 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Sothoron. 
 
 Billiard. 
 
 3 
 
 38 29 43. 62 
 
 76 39 49.40 
 
 N 7 ,s8 E 
 
 S 57 50 w 
 
 S 10 13 w 
 
 S 7 58 w 
 
 N 57 50 E 
 N ID 13 E 
 
 396 
 809 
 1792 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Sothoron. 
 
 Billiard. 
 
 4 
 
 38 29 02. 08 
 
 76 39 12.63 
 
 S 45 34 W 
 S 58 59 E 
 N 27 W 
 
 N 45 33 E 
 N 58 58 W 
 S 27 E 
 
 1312 
 643 
 844 
 
 Trent. 
 Morsel. 
 Buzz 
 
 MACKS HOLLOW. 
 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. 19.) 
 
 I 
 
 3" ^8 36.57 
 
 76 39 
 
 II. 00 
 
 N 43 51 E 
 S 86 34 W 
 S 33 48 W 
 
 S 43 51 W 
 N 86 34 E 
 N 33 47 E 
 
 Yards. 
 733 
 982 
 1088 
 
 Morsel. 
 Trent. 
 Collins. 
 
 2 
 
 38 28 47.06 
 
 76 39 
 
 18. 24 
 
 S 62 23 W 
 S 18 II W 
 
 N 75 58 E 
 
 N 62 23 E 
 N 18 II E 
 S 75 58 w 
 
 890 
 
 1324 
 722 
 
 Trent. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Morsel. 
 
 3 
 
 38 28 49. 6q 
 
 76 39 
 
 12.42 
 
 S 62 09 W 
 
 S 2 2 S4 W 
 
 N 80 42 E 
 
 N 62 09 E 
 N 22 54 E 
 S 80 42 W 
 
 1066 
 1459 
 553 
 
 Trent. 
 Collins. 
 Morsel. 
 
 4 
 
 38 28 39.34 
 
 76 39 
 
 05- -4 
 
 N 39 13 E 
 S 82 21 W 
 S 37 08 W 
 
 S 39 13 W 
 N 82 21 E 
 N 37 07 E 
 
 562 
 "43 
 1255 
 
 Morsel. 
 Trent. 
 Collins. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 71 
 
 BROAD NECK (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 27 41. 18 
 
 76 39 00. 00 
 
 N 26 03 E 
 N 42 57 W 
 S 54 49 W 
 
 S 26 03 W 
 S 42 57 E 
 N 54 49 E 
 
 Yards. 
 848 
 1317 
 952 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 19 to corner No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 28 00. 34 
 
 76 39 09. 64 
 
 N 63 40 W 
 S 23 40 W 
 N 79 34 E 
 
 S 63 41 E 
 N 23 40 E 
 S 79 34 W 
 
 715 
 1304 
 639 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 3 
 
 38 28 03. 12 
 
 76 38 52.86 
 
 N 78 22 W 
 S 36 56 w 
 N 83 10 E 
 
 S 78 23 E 
 N 36 56 E 
 S 83 10 W 
 
 1 109 
 
 1611 
 
 184 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 27 45.22 
 
 76 38 51.22 
 
 N 12 36 E 
 N 53 47 W 
 S 55 56 W 
 
 S 12 36 W 
 S 53 48 E 
 N 55 56 E 
 
 640 
 1400 
 
 1222 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 THOMAS (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 
 
 
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 / // 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 27 12.58 
 Ther 
 
 76 38 14. 84 
 
 ce along count 
 
 N 61 07 E 
 
 N 25 33 W 
 
 S 49 29 w 
 
 y boundary as d 
 
 S 61 07 W 
 S 25 33 E 
 N 49 29 E 
 elineated on Cha 
 
 1561 
 1914 
 1018 
 rt No. 19 
 
 Kitt. 
 Sheridan. 
 Oppkit. 
 to corner No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 27 41. 18 
 
 76 39 00. 00 
 
 N 26 03 E 
 
 N 42 57 W 
 S 54 49 W 
 
 S 26 03 W 
 
 S 42 57 E 
 N 54 49 E 
 
 848 
 1317 
 952 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 27 45-22 
 
 76 38 51.22 
 
 N 12 36 E 
 
 N 53 47 W 
 S 55 56 W 
 
 S 12 36 W 
 S 53 48 E 
 N 55 56 E 
 
 640 
 1400 
 
 1222 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 KITTS MARSH. 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 / „ 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 26 48. 30 
 
 76 37 38.66 
 
 N 88 44 E 
 N 14 31 E 
 
 S 88 44 W 
 S 14 31 w 
 
 1652 
 1625 
 
 Battle. 
 Kitt. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 48 W 
 
 S 84 49 E 
 
 1740 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 27 33- 80 
 
 -^ 37 50.40 
 
 N 55 a w 
 S 45 55 W 
 N 86 56 R 
 
 S 55 33 E 
 N 45 55 E 
 S 86 57 W 
 
 1786 
 1979 
 720 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 27 28. 2i 
 
 76 37 03.40 
 
 N 66 47 W 
 S 65 59 W 
 S 28 42 E 
 
 S 66 48 E 
 N 65 58 E 
 
 N 28 42 W 
 
 574 
 2921 
 
 1493 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 Battle. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 27 06. 60 
 
 7''' 37 07. 58 
 
 N 23 34 W 
 S 79 49 W 
 S 54 58 E 
 
 S 23 34 E 
 N 79 48 E 
 N 54 58 W 
 
 1042 
 2598 
 
 lOIO 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 Battle. 
 
72 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 PRISON POINT. 
 
 (Upper Patuxcnl River — Chart No. 79.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 26 06. 26 
 
 76 36 55-93 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 89 58 E 
 19 38 E 
 
 77 55 W 
 
 N 89 57 W 
 S 19 39 W 
 
 N 77 55 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2229 
 1544 
 1749 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 
 Fight. 
 
 2 
 
 38 26 48. 30 
 
 76 37 38. 66 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 88 44 E 
 
 14 31 E 
 84 48 w 
 
 S 88 44 W 
 S 14 31 w 
 S 84 49 E 
 
 1652 
 1625 
 1740 
 
 Battle. 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 3 
 
 38 27 06. 60 
 
 76 37 07. 58 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 ^3 34 W 
 79 49 W 
 54 58 E 
 
 S 23 34 E 
 N 79 48 E 
 N 54 58 W 
 
 1042 
 2598 
 
 lOIO 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 Battle. 
 
 4 
 
 38 26 25. 18 
 
 76 36 32.36 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 68 15 E 
 
 7 24 W 
 
 66 44 W 
 
 N 68 15 W 
 S 7 24 E 
 N 66 43 E 
 
 1727 
 
 823 
 
 254^ 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 Fight. 
 
 JACKS MARSH. 
 (Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. 79.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 25 46. 60 
 
 76 36 35-83 
 
 N 68 42 E 
 N 23 W 
 N 82 27 W 
 
 S 68 43 W 
 S 23 E 
 S 82 26 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1820 
 2116 
 2263 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 Fight. 
 
 2 
 
 38 26 06. 26 
 
 76 36 55-93 
 
 S 89 s8 E 
 N 19 38 E 
 S 77 55 W 
 
 N 89 57 W 
 S 19 39 W 
 
 N 77 55 E 
 
 2229 
 1544 
 1749 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 Fight. 
 
 3 
 
 38 26 25. 18 
 
 76 36 32.36 
 
 S 68 15 E 
 N 7 24 W 
 S 66 44 W 
 
 N 68 15 W 
 S 7 ^i E 
 N 66 43 E 
 
 1727 
 823 
 2542 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 Fight. 
 
 4 
 
 38 26 11.08 
 
 76 36 20.38 
 
 S 82 43 E 
 N 18 10 W 
 S 78 44 W 
 
 N 82 43 \V 
 S 18 10 E 
 N 78 43 E 
 
 1297 
 1359 
 2704 
 
 Photo. 
 Battle. 
 Fight. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 JACKS BAY. 
 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 73 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 44. 96 
 
 76 34 54. 62 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 23 28 E 
 19 50 W 
 87 57 w 
 
 S 23 28 w 
 S 19 51 E 
 S 87 58 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1603 
 2912 
 2465 
 
 Slim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 2 
 
 38 25 33.46 
 
 76 36 05. 82 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 20 22 W 
 
 86 17 E 
 39 II E 
 
 N 20 22 E 
 N 86 16 W 
 S 39 II w 
 
 1650 
 2533 
 1425 
 
 Forr. 
 Slim. 
 Photo. 
 
 3 
 
 38 25 46.40 
 
 76 35 49-42 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 26 59 W 
 73 59 E 
 34 50 E 
 
 N 26 s8 E 
 N 73 58 W 
 S 34 51 w 
 
 2225 
 
 2177 
 
 814 
 
 Forr. 
 Slim. 
 Photo. 
 
 4 
 
 38 25 04. 79 
 
 76 34 41. 18 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 19 22 E 
 33 00 W 
 78 23 W 
 
 S 19 22 W 
 
 S 33 01 E 
 N 78 22 E 
 
 851 
 2469 
 2879 
 
 Slim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 PARKERS WHARF. 
 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. 19.) 
 
 
 , /, 
 
 / „ 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 21.25 
 
 76 34 00. 40 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 19 24 w 
 70 07 w 
 33 17 E 
 
 S 19 25 E 
 N 70 06 E 
 N 33 >7 W 
 
 2407 
 2108 
 256. 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 2 
 
 38 24 44.96 
 
 76 34 54- 62 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 23 28 E 
 19 50 W 
 
 87 57 W 
 
 S 23 28 W 
 S 19 51 E 
 S 87 58 E 
 
 1603 
 2912 
 2465 
 
 Slim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 3 
 
 38 25 04. 79 
 
 76 34 41. x8 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 19 22 E 
 33 00 W 
 78 23 W 
 
 S 19 22 W 
 S 33 01 E 
 N 78 22 E 
 
 851 
 2469 
 2879 
 
 Slim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 31.32 
 
 76 33 54- 75 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 26 II \V 
 63 35 W 
 26 51 E 
 
 S 26 12 E 
 N 63 35 E 
 N 26 51 W 
 
 2152 
 2381 
 2781 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole 
 Hutchins. 
 
74 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 BROOME ISLAND. 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. 19.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 , 
 
 / // 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 06. 73 
 
 76 33 44.00 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 24 06 w 
 84 38 w 
 30 26 E 
 
 S 24 07 E 
 N 84 37 E 
 N 30 26 W 
 
 30^4 
 2428 
 1916 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 2 
 
 38 24 21.25 
 
 76 34 00.40 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 19 24 w 
 70 07 w 
 33 17 E 
 
 S 19 25 E 
 N 70 06 E 
 
 N 33 17 W 
 
 2407 
 2108 
 2561 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 3 
 
 38 24 31.32 
 
 76 33 54- 75 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 26 II W 
 63 35 W 
 26 51 E 
 
 S 26 12 E 
 N 63 35 E 
 N 26 51 W 
 
 2152 
 2381 
 2781 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 43. 90 
 
 76 33 17-78 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 52 01 W 
 
 64 34 W 
 
 5 -M E 
 
 S 52 02 E 
 
 N 64 33 E 
 
 N 5 24 W 
 
 2449 
 
 3447 
 2918 
 
 Slim. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 5 
 
 38 24 15.43 
 
 76 33 22.44 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 36 13 W 
 80 06 \V 
 " i5 E 
 
 S 36 14 E 
 N 80 05 E 
 N II 34 W 
 
 3058 
 3035 
 1985 
 
 SUm. 
 Cole. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 ISLAND CREEK. 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 
 / II 
 
 / // 
 
 1 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 38 24 00. 18 
 
 76 32 37- 18 
 
 N 36 43 E 
 N .1 45 W 
 S 29 18 W 
 
 S 36 43 W 
 S II 46 E 
 N 29 18 E 
 
 1048 
 1407 
 1640 
 
 Island. 
 Sweep. 
 Hutchins. 
 
 ' 
 
 38 24 21. 82 
 
 76 32 54-59 
 
 S 8 58 W 
 N 84 13 E 
 N 15 07 E 
 
 N 8 58 E 
 S 84 13 W 
 S 15 07 W 
 
 2192 
 1089 
 671 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Island. 
 
 Sweep. 
 
 3 
 
 38 24 24.58 
 
 76 32 49. 20 
 
 S 12 07 W 
 N 88 57 E 
 N 3 >4 E 
 
 N 12 07 E 
 S 88 58 W 
 S 3 14 w 
 
 2305 
 946 
 557 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Island. 
 Sweep. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 03. 25 
 
 76 32 31-28 
 
 N 32 32 E 
 N 19 12 W 
 S 32 01 w 
 
 S 32 32 w 
 S 19 12 E 
 N 32 01 E 
 
 874 
 1349 
 1810 
 
 Island. 
 Sweep. 
 Hutchins. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 PETERSON (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 
 (Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 75 
 
 \ 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 22 56.90 
 
 76 30 33. 78 
 
 N 88 53 E 
 N 55 05 E 
 N 13 16 E 
 
 S 88 54 W 
 S 55 05 W 
 S 13 16 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1920 
 1587 
 1313 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Sollers. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 - 
 
 38 23 12.22 
 
 The 
 
 76 31 1 1. 86 
 nee along count 
 
 S 76 36 W 
 
 S 30 W 
 
 N 65 25 E 
 
 y boundary as c 
 
 N 76 35 E 
 N 30 E 
 S 6s 24 W 
 elineated on Cha 
 
 1669 
 1989 
 1126 
 rt No. 19 
 
 Bars. 
 Stock. 
 Wheat, 
 to corner No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 23 44.44 
 
 76 31 50.08 
 
 N 30 01 E 
 
 N 24 27 W 
 S 22 47 W 
 
 S 30 01 W 
 S 24 27 E 
 
 N 22 47 E 
 
 1818 
 1506 
 1601 
 
 Peak. 
 
 Inland. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 08.86 
 
 76 31 20. 50 
 
 S 41 01 E 
 N 9 26 E 
 N 68 46 W 
 
 N 41 01 W 
 S 9 26 W 
 S 68 46 E 
 
 1909 
 
 759 
 1511 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 Peak. 
 
 Island. 
 
 
 38 24 00. 00 
 
 76 31 04.40 
 
 N 16 06 W 
 S 42 29 w 
 S 35 5-' E 
 
 S 16 06 E 
 N 42 29 E 
 
 N 35 5^ W 
 
 1093 
 2713 
 1410 
 
 Peak. 
 Bars. 
 Wheat. 
 
 HEARS (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 /, 
 
 , „ 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 22 
 
 10. 64 
 
 76 29 40. 84 
 
 S 43 10 W 
 S 58 24 E 
 
 N 10 28 E 
 
 N 43 10 E 
 
 N 58 24 W 
 S 10 28 W 
 
 149 1 
 1042 
 1 25 1 
 
 Briscoe. 
 Stump. 
 Lend. 
 
 
 " 
 
 38 22 
 
 13-42 
 The 
 
 76 30 03.46 
 ice along count 
 
 N 36 08 E . 
 
 S 89 S9 W 
 
 S 19 34 W 
 
 y boundary as d 
 
 S 36 09 w 
 N 89 59 E 
 N 19 34 E 
 elineated on Cha 
 
 1403 
 1833 
 1 25 1 
 rt No 20 
 
 Lend. 
 Stock. 
 Briscoe, 
 to corner No. 
 
 3- 
 
 3 
 
 38 22 
 
 48. 14 
 
 76 30 44. 62 
 
 N 88 53 E 
 N 55 05 E 
 N 13 16 E 
 
 S 88 54 W 
 S 55 05 W 
 S 13 16 W 
 
 1920 
 
 1587 
 1313 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Sollers. 
 Wheat. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 22 
 
 56. 90 
 
 76 30 33- 78 
 
 S 78 29 E 
 N s8 50 E 
 N '0 47 E 
 
 N 78 29 W 
 S 58 50 W 
 S 47 W 
 
 1666 
 .184 
 985 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Sollers. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 22 
 
 24.02 
 
 76 29 34. 47 
 
 N 4 17 E 
 s 37 42 w 
 S 35 47 E 
 
 S 4 17 W 
 N 37 4-^ E 
 N 35 47 W 
 
 779 
 1943 
 1229 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 22 
 
 1 1. 06 
 
 76 29 32.03 
 
 N 19 W 
 S 48 42 W 
 S 49 25 E 
 
 S 19 E 
 
 N 48 42 E 
 N 49 25 W 
 
 I2I3 
 1668 
 862 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 ' 
 
76 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 HELLEN. ' 
 {Loiter Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula 
 tion station. 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 21 13.82 
 The 
 
 76 29 19. 73 
 ice along count 
 
 S 88 22 E 
 
 N 13 27 E 
 
 S 50 43 W 
 
 y boundary as d 
 
 / 
 
 N 88 21 W 
 S 13 27 W 
 N 50 43 E 
 elineated on Cha 
 
 Yards. 
 
 lOOI 
 
 1409 
 
 II72 
 
 rt No. 20 
 
 Hellen. 
 Stump. 
 Nat. 
 to corner No. 2. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 28. 78 
 
 76 29 27.51 
 
 S 29 21 W 
 S 66 10 E 
 N 31 41 E 
 
 N 29 20 E 
 N 66 10 W 
 S 31 42 W 
 
 1430 
 1320 
 1017 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 43.02 
 
 76 29 17. 82 
 
 S 29 02 W 
 S 43 09 E 
 
 N 35 43 E 
 
 N 29 01 E 
 N 43 09 W 
 
 S 35 43 W 
 
 1975 
 1389 
 475 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 22 10. 64 
 
 76 29 40. 84 
 
 S 43 10 W 
 S 58 24 E 
 N 10 28 E 
 
 N 43 10 E 
 N 58 24 W 
 S 10 28 W 
 
 1491 
 1042 
 1251 
 
 Briscoe. 
 Stump. 
 Lend. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 22 11.06 
 
 76 29 32.03 
 
 N 19 W 
 S 48 42 W 
 S 49 25 E 
 
 S 19 E 
 N 48 42 E 
 N 49 25 W 
 
 1213 
 1668 
 862 
 
 Lend. 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 22 12.02 
 
 76 29 22. 46 
 
 N 12 27 W 
 S 53 04 w 
 S 34 01 E 
 
 S 12 27 E 
 N 53 03 E 
 N 34 01 W 
 
 1208 
 1886 
 715 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Stump. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 21 35.98 
 
 76 28 55. 14 
 
 N 27 35 W 
 S 46 20 W 
 S 24 08 E 
 
 S 27 35 E 
 N 46 19 E 
 
 N 24 08 W 
 
 702 
 
 2.58 
 
 850 
 
 Stump. 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 21 33.41 
 
 76 29 04. 07 
 
 N 7 05 W 
 S 43 19 W 
 S 40 19 E 
 
 S 7 05 E 
 N 43 19 E 
 N 40 18 W 
 
 714 
 1929 
 903 
 
 Stump. 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 21 16.78 
 
 76 28 52.37 
 
 N 17 26 W 
 S 62 44 w 
 sS 64 53 E 
 
 S 17 26 E 
 N 62 43 E 
 N 64 53 W 
 
 1331 
 1838 
 303 
 
 Stump. 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 
 HUNGERFORD HOLLOW. 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 
 , n 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 03. 38 
 
 76 28 46.62 
 
 N 38 28 E 
 N 87 57 W 
 S 36 39 W 
 
 S 38 29 W 
 sS 87 57 E 
 N 36 39 E 
 
 1247 
 1223 
 514 
 
 Ton. 
 Mill. 
 Bur. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 05. 82 
 
 76 28 58. 74 
 
 N 50 51 E 
 S 87 33 W 
 S I 47 E 
 
 S 50 51 w 
 N 87 i3 E 
 N I 47 W 
 
 1415 
 901 
 
 494 
 
 Ton. 
 Mill. 
 Bur. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 33. 14 
 
 76 28 48. 62 
 
 S 50 37 W 
 S 10 09 w 
 S 88 05 E 
 
 N 50 37 E 
 N 10 09 E 
 N 88 06 W 
 
 1512 
 1438 
 829 
 
 Mill. 
 Bur. 
 Ton. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 30. 18 
 
 76 28 36. 35 
 
 S 60 06 w 
 S 23 46 w 
 N 81 50 E 
 
 N 60 05 E 
 N 23 46 E 
 S 81 50 W 
 
 1725 
 1437 
 507 
 
 Mill. 
 Bur. 
 Ton. 
 
 ♦ 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 77 
 
 BARN GATES. 
 {Lower Paluxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 38 19 31- 
 
 76 28 19. 14 
 
 N 21 38 E 
 N 57 48 W 
 S 37 50 W 
 
 S 21 38 W 
 S s? 48 E 
 N 37 50 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 775 : New. 
 1225 1 Bur. 
 547 I Town. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 20 to corner No. 2. 
 
 19 32.82 76 29 15. 02 
 
 S 34 21 W 
 S 67 53 E 
 
 N 35 55 E 
 
 N 34 21 E 
 N 67 53 W 
 S 35 55 W 
 
 518 
 1240 
 763 
 
 Cable. 
 Town. 
 Bur. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 20 to corner No. 3. 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 -^ 
 
 74 
 
 19 
 
 49 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 38 
 
 36 
 
 19 
 
 50 
 
 62 
 
 19 
 
 49 
 
 33 
 
 19 
 
 44 
 
 56 
 
 19 
 
 36 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 ^9 15. 14 
 
 76 
 
 29 08. 36 
 
 76 
 
 ^9 05-73 
 
 76 
 
 28 52.41 
 
 7^ 
 
 28 27. 26 
 
 76 
 
 28 13.36 
 
 76 
 
 28 08.41 
 
 N 49 06 W 
 S 14 48 w 
 S 83 16 E 
 
 N 51 20 W 
 
 S 25 27 w 
 N 78 19 E 
 
 N 24 59 E 
 N 38 51 W 
 S 41 16 w 
 
 N 83 12 W 
 S 27 12 E 
 N 85 48 E 
 
 N 8s 42 W 
 S 6 42 W 
 N 75 31 E 
 
 N 24 30 E 
 N 79 24 W 
 S 29 34 W 
 
 S 62 03 W 
 S 88 20 E 
 N o 05 E 
 
 S 49 06 E 
 
 N 14 48 E 
 N 83 16 W 
 
 S 51 21 E 
 N 25 27 E 
 S 78 19 w 
 
 S 24 59 W 
 S 38 51 E 
 N 41 15 E 
 
 S 83 12 E 
 N 27 12 W 
 S 85 48 W 
 
 S 85 42 E 
 N 6 41 E 
 S 75 32 W 
 
 S 24 30 W 
 S 79 -'5 E 
 N 29 34 E 
 
 N 62 02 E 
 N 88 20 W 
 S o 05 W 
 
 614 
 "37 
 454 
 
 826 
 
 1093 
 
 277 
 
 476 
 1140 
 818 
 
 823 
 1030 
 516 
 
 319 
 121 1 
 992 
 
 938 
 743 
 562 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Bur. 
 Mill. 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Town. 
 
 New. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Town. 
 
 New. 
 
 New. 
 Bur. 
 Town. 
 
 M. E. Church. 
 Catholic Church Cross. 
 New. 
 
78 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 BACK OF ISLAND. 
 
 (Lower Patiixent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 al 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 37.46 
 
 76 27 22. 28 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 2 47 E 
 14 20 W 
 
 57 21 W 
 
 S 2 47 W 
 S 14 20 E 
 N 57 -^i E 
 
 Yards. 
 733 
 1 60 1 
 1309 
 
 Sand. 
 
 M. E. Church. 
 
 Ben, 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 14.98 
 
 76 27 45.78 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 51 03 E 
 38 36 E 
 II 22 E 
 
 N 51 03 W 
 S 38 36 w 
 S 11 22 W 
 
 849 
 365 
 718 
 
 Sand. 
 
 M. E. Church. 
 
 CathoHc Church Cross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 31.80 
 
 76 28 ig. 14 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 21 38 E 
 
 57 48 W 
 37 50 W 
 
 S 21 38 W 
 
 S 57 48 E 
 N 37 50 E 
 
 775 
 12^5 
 547 
 
 New. 
 Bur. 
 Town. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 36.50 
 
 76 28 08. 41 
 
 s 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 62 03 W 
 88 20 E 
 05 E 
 
 N 62 02 E 
 N 88 20 W 
 S 05 W 
 
 938 
 743 
 562 
 
 M. E. Church. 
 CathoHc Church Cross. 
 
 New. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 17.36 
 
 76 27 40. 64 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 40 27 E 
 23 59 E 
 87 42 w 
 
 N 40 27 W 
 S 23 59 W 
 S 87 42 E 
 
 807 
 224 
 1359 
 
 Sand. 
 
 M. E. Church. 
 
 Town. 
 
 6 
 
 38 18 43.78 
 
 76 27 17.52 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 9 56 W 
 
 58 57 W 
 53 12 W 
 
 S 9 56 E 
 S 58 58 E 
 N 53 II E 
 
 526 
 2302 
 1534 
 
 Sand. 
 Town. 
 Ben. 
 
 SHELL PILE. 
 (Lower Patuxent Kiver — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 
 
 14. 10 
 
 76 
 
 27 16.86 
 
 N 44 23 E 
 N 59 44 W 
 
 S 3 19 w 
 
 S 44 24 W 
 S 59 44 E 
 N 3 19 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 479 
 626 
 156 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 
 
 15. 60 
 
 76 
 
 27 18.42 
 
 N 52 15 E 
 N 62 03 W 
 S 8 56 E 
 
 S 52 15 w 
 S 62 03 E 
 N 8 56 W 
 
 475 
 564 
 209 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 
 
 21. 22 
 
 76 
 
 27 09. 38 
 
 N 53 II E 
 N 84 II W 
 S 27' 40 W 
 
 S 53 II W 
 S 84 12 E 
 N 27 40 E 
 
 169 
 
 743 
 447 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 
 
 19.90 
 
 76 
 
 27 07.84 
 
 N 33 01 E 
 
 N 81 16 W 
 S 35 12 W 
 
 S 33 01 w 
 S 81 16 E 
 
 N 35 12 E 
 
 175 
 789 
 431 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. FlagstafT. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 79 
 
 I 
 
 CHERRY TREE. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 bai 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 01. 06 
 
 76 27 05.07 
 
 N I 34 E 
 N 48 40 W 
 S 81 22 W 
 
 S I 34 W 
 S 48 40 E 
 N 81 21 E 
 
 Yards. 
 782 
 430 
 426 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of p. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 - 
 
 38 19 09. 49 
 
 76 27 01.33 
 
 N 8 54 W 
 N 89 55 W 
 
 S 56 14 w 
 
 S 8 54 E. 
 S 89 55 E 
 N 56 13 E 
 
 503 
 422 
 627 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 16. 62 
 
 76 27 07. 84 
 
 N 20 18 E 
 N 73 33 W 
 S 45 53 W 
 
 S 20 18 W 
 S 73 34 E 
 N 45 53 E 
 
 273 
 814 
 347 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 19.66 
 
 76 27 06. 41 
 
 N 20 17 E 
 N 81 08 W 
 S 39 50 W 
 
 S 20 17 W 
 S 81 08 E 
 N 39 50 E 
 
 165 
 
 828 
 447 
 
 Fishstack. 
 M. E. Church. 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 07.48 
 
 76 26 50. 48 
 
 N ^2 56 W 
 N 84 36 W 
 S 70 53 W 
 
 S 3^ 56 E 
 S 84 36 E 
 
 N 70 52 E 
 
 674 
 713 
 856 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand, 
 
 6 
 
 38 19 03.43 
 
 76 26 59.69 
 
 N 9 49 W 
 N 66 21 W 
 S 75 43 W 
 
 S 9 49 E 
 S 66 21 E 
 
 N 75 41 E 
 
 712 
 507 
 583 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand. 
 
8o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 SWASH. 
 
 {Lower Paluxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / 
 
 / // 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 14.46 
 
 76 26 42. 80 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 22 31 E 
 59 57 W 
 63 01 \V 
 
 S 22 31 W 
 
 S 59 57 E 
 N 63 01 E 
 
 492 
 658 
 "34 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 18.38 
 
 76 26 46. 80 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 42 30 E 
 66 34 W 
 54 27 W 
 
 S 42 30 W 
 S 66 35 E 
 N 54 27 E 
 
 435 
 505 
 1114 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 Sand. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 16. 23 
 
 76 26 50. 63 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 45 14 E 
 
 53 55 W 
 
 54 27 W 
 
 S 45 14 W 
 S 53 55 E 
 N 54 26 E 
 
 558 
 458 
 990 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 19.66 
 
 76 26 53.64 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 59 43 E 
 61 18 W 
 61 14 W 
 
 S 59 43 W 
 S 61 18 E 
 N 61 14 E 
 
 551 
 322 
 714 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 20. 62 
 
 76 26 46. 83 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 50 13 E 
 75 14 W 
 65 01 W 
 
 S 50 13 w 
 S 75 14 E 
 N 65 01 E 
 
 383 
 479 
 890 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 6 
 
 38 19 24. 62 
 
 76 26 40. 42 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 48 24 E 
 88 50 W 
 62 24 W 
 
 S 48 24 W 
 N 88 50 E 
 N 62 24 E 
 
 166 
 
 633 
 1102 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 7 
 
 38 19 15.46 
 
 76 26 35.24 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 77 13 E 
 I 47 W 
 
 69 GO W 
 
 S 77 13 w 
 S I 47 E 
 S 69 00 E 
 
 1500 
 420 
 
 826 
 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 SANDY POINT LUMPS. 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 32.95 
 
 76 26 56.30 
 
 N 65 07 E 
 N 6 58 W 
 N 36 32 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 S 
 
 65 08 w 
 
 6 58 E 
 
 36 32 E 
 
 2935 
 1742 
 1 100 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 01.06 
 
 76 27 05.07 
 
 N I 34 E 
 N 48 40 W 
 S 81 22 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 I 34 W 
 48 40 E 
 81 21 E 
 
 782 
 430 
 426 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 03. 43 
 
 76 26 59.69 
 
 N 9 49 W 
 
 N 66 21 W 
 S 75 42 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 9 49 E 
 66 21 E 
 
 75 41 E 
 
 712 
 507 
 583 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 K. of P. Flagstaff. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 38.82 
 
 76 26 36. 60 
 
 N 64 08 E 
 N 25 38 W 
 N 59 48 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 64 09 W 
 25 38 E 
 59 48 E 
 
 2377 
 1698 
 1363 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Fishstack. 
 
 Sand. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 SOUTHEAST MIDDLE-GROUND. 
 
 {Lower Paluxent River — Cliart No. 20.) 
 
 81 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 - 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 I' .S. C. S: G. S. triangula- 
 
 "of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 , n 
 
 / n 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 36.88 
 
 76 26 17. 61 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 56 01 E 
 15 38 w 
 65 56 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 S6 01 W 
 
 15 38 E 
 65 57 E 
 
 1972 
 1787 
 1843 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 
 38 18 54-83 
 
 76 26 44. 86 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 78 06 E 
 12 16 E 
 81 20 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 78 07 W 
 12 16 W 
 81 21 E 
 
 2410 
 I141 
 970 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 03. 18 
 
 76 26 40.68 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 84 31 E 
 
 8 58 E 
 
 83 53 \V 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 84 3-' \V 
 
 8 58 \V 
 
 83 53 E 
 
 2258 
 
 845 
 1076 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 59.63 
 
 76 26 25.20 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 79 39 E 
 16 21 W 
 
 89 -\^ w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 79 39 W 
 16 21 E 
 89 23 E 
 
 1867 
 
 993 
 1481 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bon. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 07. 06 
 
 76 26 07. 2- 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 86 27 E 
 49 33 E 
 47 03 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 86 27 \V 
 49 33 W 
 47 03 E 
 
 1365 
 948 
 103 1 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 6 
 
 38 19 15.48 
 
 76 26 06. 76 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 81 35 E 
 64 53 E 
 61 27 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 81 34 W 
 64 53 W 
 61 27 E 
 
 1362 
 781 
 876 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 7 
 
 38 19 14.40 
 
 76 26 14. 82 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 84 03 E 
 67 52 E 
 50 40 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 84 02 W 
 67 52 W 
 50 40 E 
 
 1569 
 994 
 718 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 8 
 
 38 19 14.76 
 
 76 26 22. 18 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 84 19 E 
 71 57 E 
 39 05 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 84 20 W 
 71 57 W 
 39 06 E 
 
 1765 
 1175 
 571 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 9 
 
 38 19 23-38 
 
 76 26 16. 02 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 73 42 E 
 86 06 E 
 73 46 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 73 42 W 
 86 06 \V 
 73 46 E 
 
 1659 
 954 
 546 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 10 
 
 38 19 22,. 77 
 
 76 25 52.60 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 63 44 E 
 81 05 E 
 83 05 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 s 
 
 63 44 W 
 81 05 W 
 83 06 E 
 
 1083 
 335 
 "54 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 Bon. 
 
 1 1 
 
 38 18 40. 96 
 
 76 25 49.21 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 57 34 E 
 
 4-' 23 E 
 
 9 08 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 57 Zi W 
 
 42 23 w 
 
 9 08 w 
 
 1547 
 1306 
 1516 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 
 20908 — 10- 
 
82 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 LIGHT HOUSE LUMP. 
 {Lower Paluxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 4 
 
 38 18 50.42 
 38 19 00.00 
 38 19 00. 00 
 38 18 50. 60 
 
 76 25 42.82 
 76 25 36. 78 
 76 25 21.67 
 76 25 :5. 98 
 
 S 44 41 E 
 N 47 44 E 
 N 3 27 E 
 
 S 33 3^ E 
 N 59 36 E 
 
 N 5 59 W 
 
 S 21 19 E 
 
 N 24 45 E 
 N 29 54 W 
 
 S 20 07 E 
 N 13 W 
 N 28 45 W 
 
 N 44 40 \A' 
 S 47 45 W 
 S 3 ^7 W 
 
 N 33 3-^ W 
 S 59 36 w 
 S 5 59 E 
 
 N 21 19 W 
 S 24 45 w 
 S 29 55 E 
 
 N 20 07 W 
 S 13 E 
 S 28 45 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1616 
 960 
 1179 
 
 1766 
 638 
 858 
 
 1580 
 355 
 984 
 
 1230 
 640 
 1335 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bareda House Cupola 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Bareda House Cupola. 
 
 OLD LUMP. 
 {Entrance Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 58.36 
 
 76 25 
 
 10. 00 
 
 S 10 H E 
 S 67 54 E 
 N 23 46 W 
 
 N to 34 W 
 N 67 53 W 
 S 23 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1441 
 2014 
 411 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 09.57 
 
 76 25 
 
 16.07 
 
 S 60 45 E 
 S 13 21 E 
 S 83 58 W 
 
 N 60 44 W 
 N 13 20 W 
 N 83 57 E 
 
 23^4 
 1844 
 3335 
 
 Hog 2. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Sand. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 10.57 
 
 76 25 
 
 02. 48 
 
 S 84 40 W 
 S 2 01 E 
 S 54 56 E 
 
 N 84 39 E 
 N 2 01 W 
 N 54 56 W 
 
 363 
 1830 
 2036 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 
 CARROLL MUDS (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 {Entrance Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 > ,r 
 
 c , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 45.42 
 
 76 25 04. 36 
 
 S 6 40 E 
 S 79 23 E 
 N 20 54 W 
 
 N 6 40 W 
 N 79 23 W 
 S 20 55 E 
 
 988 
 1746 
 874 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 52.28 
 
 76 25 04. 30 
 
 S 5 19 E 
 S 72 08 E 
 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 N 5 19 W 
 N 72 08 W 
 
 S 27 23 E 
 
 1220 
 1802 
 656 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 07.56 
 
 76 24 21. 07 
 
 N 87 21 W 
 S 30 57 W 
 S 27 56 E 
 
 S 87 21 E 
 N 30 57 E 
 
 N 27 56 W 
 
 1462 
 2013 
 1210 
 
 Drum Point Light, 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 03. 80 
 Thenc 
 
 76 24 17. 62 
 
 e along county 
 
 N 82 51 W 
 S 35 '10 w 
 S 26 46 E ' 
 boundary as del 
 
 S 82 52 E 
 N 35 09 E 
 N 26 46 W 
 neated on Chart 
 
 1565 
 1958 
 1054 
 No. 20 to 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 corner No. i. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 SIMMONS. 
 (Enlrancc Paluxcnt River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 83 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True t 
 Forward 
 
 earing 
 
 Back 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 29.40 
 
 76 24 22.40 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 64 52 w 
 
 22 06 W 
 
 18 27 E 
 
 N 64 S2 E 
 N 22 06 E 
 N 18 26 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1575 
 2659 
 1903 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 36.67 
 
 76 24 29. 70 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 53 26 W 
 16 35 W 
 21 13 E 
 
 N 53 25 E 
 N 16 34 E 
 N 21 13 W 
 
 1534 
 2826 
 2199 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 43.80 
 
 76 24 15. 42 
 
 s 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 54 19 W 
 21 54 w 
 10 18 E 
 
 N 54 19 E 
 
 N 21 54 E 
 N 10 18 W 
 
 1984 
 3179 
 
 2327 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 36.56 
 
 76 24 08. 78 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 63 01 W 
 26 44 w 
 6 41 E 
 
 N 63 00 E 
 N 26 43 E 
 N 6 40 W 
 
 2006 
 3036 
 2060 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 CHINESE MUDS (CALVERT COUNTY). 
 (Entrance Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 19 17. 14 
 
 76 23 47.02 
 
 S 83 51 w 
 S 13 40 w 
 S 45 -^4 E 
 
 N 83 50 E 
 N 13 40 E 
 
 N 45 -^3 W 
 
 2380 
 1432 
 3820 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 19 47.84 
 
 76 23 39. 57 
 
 S 63 17 W 
 S 12 28 W 
 S 34 15 E 
 
 N 63 16 E 
 N 12 27 E 
 N 34 >4 W 
 
 2863 
 -'485 
 4479 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 20 39. 76 
 
 76 23 17. 16 
 
 N I 58 E 
 S 46 06 W 
 S 19 25 E 
 
 S I 58 w 
 N 46 04 E 
 N 19 25 W 
 
 2035 
 4384 
 579-' 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 21 01. 14 
 
 76 22 41. 20 
 
 N 33 59 W 
 S 47 34 W 
 S 8 55 E 
 
 S 34 00 E 
 
 N 47 32 E 
 N 8 55 W 
 
 1584 
 5574 
 6259 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 20 46. 06 
 
 76 22 13.08 
 
 N 41 SS W 
 S s6 'i'^ W 
 S ' 2 15 E 
 
 S 41 56 E 
 N 56 II E 
 
 N 2 15 W 
 
 2449 
 5849 
 5679 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 19 37-58 
 Then 
 
 76 21 34.27 
 2e along county 
 
 N 32 48 W 
 S 80 55 W 
 S 13 30 \V 
 boundary as de 
 
 S 22 49 E 
 N 80 S2 E 
 N 13 30 E 
 ineated on Char 
 
 4915 
 
 5968 
 
 3461 
 
 t No. 20 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Cedar Point Light, 
 to corner No. i. 
 
 
84 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars. Calvert County, Md. 
 
 PARKER MOORE. 
 
 (Entrance Pa/uxent River — Cliarl Xo. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I 
 
 ongitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , n 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 /■ 
 
 
 YarJ,. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 47-84 
 
 76 
 
 -'3 .19-5 7 
 
 sS 
 sS 
 
 s 
 
 63 17 W 
 
 12 28 \v 
 M '5 E 
 
 X 63 16 E 
 X 12 27 E 
 X 34 14 W 
 
 2863 
 3485 
 4479 
 
 Drum Point Lij^lit. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Liglu. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 51.48 
 
 /'■• 
 
 ^3 5"- ^3 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 33 34 W 
 3 10 W 
 
 -'5 35 E 
 
 X 33 33 E 
 
 N 3 10 E 
 N 25 34 W 
 
 41^4 
 4579 
 6494 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 59. 42 
 
 76 
 
 23 38. 88 
 
 X 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 -\S >4 E 
 
 34 53 W 
 
 6 32 W 
 
 S 25 14 w 
 
 X 34 S3 E 
 X 6 32 E 
 
 1516 
 
 4515 
 4872 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 39. 76 
 
 76 
 
 23 17. 16 
 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 s 
 
 I S8 E 
 46 06 W 
 19 25 E 
 
 S I 58 \V 
 N 46 04 E 
 N 19 2s W 
 
 ^035 
 4384 
 5792 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 i;XDER THE CLIFFS. 
 (Entrance Patuxent River — Chart Xo. 20.) 
 
 
 
 
 „ 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 20 I 1 . 66 
 
 76 24 25.40 
 
 S 
 
 .s 
 s 
 
 3^ 44 W 
 '3 19 \V 
 1 1 53 E 
 
 X 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 3^ 44 E 
 13 19 E 
 II 55 W 
 
 2489 
 399''' 
 3300 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 20 13-98 
 
 76 24 29.06 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 -^9 54 \y 
 
 II 44 W 
 13 15 E 
 
 X 
 X 
 N 
 
 -^9 54 E 
 II 44 E 
 
 13 15 w 
 
 2505 
 4061 
 3399 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 20 53-4fi 
 
 7'"' ^3 53-58 
 
 X 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 32 02 W 
 
 2 01 W 
 
 26 02 E 
 
 s 
 
 X 
 
 N 
 
 32 02 E 
 
 2 01 E 
 
 26 01 w 
 
 4133 
 4642 
 6593 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 20 51.48 
 
 76 23 50. 23 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 33 34 W 
 3 10 W 
 -\5 35 E 
 
 X 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 33 33 E 
 3 10 E 
 
 25 34 ^^" 
 
 4124 
 
 4579 
 6494 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
Survey of (Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 LITTLE COVE POINT. 
 (Enlrancr Patuxcnl Rivry — Cliart .Vo. 20.) 
 
 85 
 
 I 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I-ungitude 
 
 
 True b 
 
 earing 
 
 Back 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangrula- 
 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 20 39. 76 
 
 yr, 2,1, 17. 16 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 I 58 E 
 46 06 W 
 19 25 E 
 
 S I 58 w 
 N 46 04 E 
 N 19 25 W 
 
 ^035 
 4384 
 579^ 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 38 
 
 20 59. 42 
 
 76 23 38. 88 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 25 14 E 
 
 34 53 W 
 
 6 32 W 
 
 S 25 .4 w 
 N 34 53 E 
 N 6 32 E 
 
 1516 
 
 4515 
 4872 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 2 1 20.38 
 
 76 2^ I(>.9.S 
 
 N 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 5 34 E 
 35 39 \V 
 
 ■I 35 W 
 
 S 5 34 W 
 
 N 35 38 E 
 N II 34 E 
 
 667 
 
 5428 
 5663 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 21 01.14 
 
 76 2 2 4:. 20 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 33 59 \V 
 
 47 34 W 
 
 8 55 E 
 
 vS 34 00 E 
 N 47 32 E 
 N 8 55 W 
 
 1584 
 5574 
 6259 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 COVE POINT BIGHT. 
 (Entrance Patuxenl River — Cliart No. 30.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 21 
 
 26. 96 
 
 -6 2 
 
 2 07. 02 
 
 N 
 
 20 11 w 
 
 s 
 
 20 12 E 
 
 37 '5 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 76 09 \v 
 
 s 
 
 76 10 E 
 
 1846 
 
 Pat. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 30 E 
 
 N 
 
 30 W 
 
 7055 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 
 38 :i2 
 
 20.98 
 
 -6 2 
 
 3 "3. ' 9 
 
 x 
 
 7 03 E 
 
 s 
 
 7 03 W 
 
 1682 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 .\ 
 
 62 59 W 
 
 s 
 
 62 59 E 
 
 934 
 
 White House (N. 
 chimnev). 
 
 E. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 .2 26 W 
 
 N 
 
 12 26 E 
 
 141 2 
 
 Pat. 
 
 
 3 
 
 ^S 2_ 
 
 30. 2 1 
 
 76 2 
 
 2 47.<.(, 
 
 X 
 
 8 32 W 
 
 s 
 
 8 3-' E 
 
 1369 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 .\ 
 
 84 48 w 
 
 vS 
 
 84 49 E 
 
 1247 
 
 White House (N. 
 chimnev). 
 
 E. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 -2 53 \V 
 
 N 
 
 22 53 E 
 
 1835 
 
 Pat. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 21 
 
 34- 4" 
 
 76 2 
 
 I 56. 12 
 
 N 
 
 25 54 W 
 
 S 
 
 25 54 E 
 
 3598 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 84 44 W 
 
 S 
 
 84 45 E 
 
 2091 
 
 Pat. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 1 47 w 
 
 N 
 
 I 47 E 
 
 7309 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
APPENDIXES 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys 
 of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by tlie Senate and House oj Representatives of the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid ; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be neces- 
 sary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereliy furtlier authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigalile waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take efi'ect from tlie date of its passage. 
 
 [.\ct of Congress approved June 30. 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by tlie Senate and House oj Representatives oj the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and .seven, namely : * * * 
 
88 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Aid. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey; * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * . 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives of tlie United States oj America m Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * Por ^ny special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives of the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twentv thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth. 
 nineteen hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twentv thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 2. 1906.] 
 
 .\N ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, 
 bars and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of 
 this Act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to Article 72 of the Code of Public General I^aws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 89 
 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapohs, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic 
 survey, of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there 
 are natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of 
 such county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 tlie United States coast and geodetic survey, and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable, the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars and rocks, 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survev in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerks of the Circuit 
 Court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey 
 and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms, and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as 
 to affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 Survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or levelling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2A And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 
 <2 Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United 
 States Court of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
90 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they wi'.l well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, 
 and then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses, (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined) shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five days there- 
 after in the ofiice of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to an appeal 
 by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as aforesaid, and the 
 said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be final and con- 
 clusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be paid to the said 
 owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said report, and 
 the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon the filing 
 of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of their duty 
 as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons employed 
 under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as aforesaid 
 be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, ensuing 
 upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of such appeal, 
 to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the hearing afore- 
 said, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which ever the final 
 judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall be heard before 
 and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel and elected as in' 
 other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit 
 and pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall 
 first prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending 
 may reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered 
 with costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encoiimqe an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of 
 the State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking 
 the same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 91 
 
 Definition of a Naturai, Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section go of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to exer- 
 cise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, but 
 other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of defining 
 a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms 
 should be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 "It should be evident to everyone that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists on 
 the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit court 
 for Dorchester County in the July term, 1 881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. Todd v. 
 Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination of 
 the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed and is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which oys- 
 ters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State where 
 no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be possible, 
 but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, general 
 advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands of acres of 
 hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly to plant them; 
 and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to olTer to give away, for the simple 
 reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may be 
 found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, and vet 
 where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be called nat- 
 ural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such lands as these 
 that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned section of 
 the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to earn- 
 ing a livelihood Ijy catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole question. 
 Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered here and 
 tliere upon it, and because if planted they will readily li\e and thrive there; but whenever the natural 
 growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural oyster bar or 
 bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or appropriated 
 by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
92 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters an 
 oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by working 
 upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the Commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to oys- 
 ter bottoms are given in outline in their Second Report under the heading of the preceding extract, and 
 in detail in their First Report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an " oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in the 
 technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity for 
 the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulalion survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulalion as a frame work or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation jor an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. « 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations" making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outUne of 
 oyster-shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hydro- 
 graphic work. 6 This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration 
 of a wire and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations 
 indicating the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 a See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of tiie Government and State." 
 & See pages 104 to J 23 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 93 
 
 The special uysler investigations « consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In 
 this work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while 
 engaged in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining char- 
 acteristic data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus 
 at all other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation oj results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.'" This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report 
 of the Commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing 
 Aarts and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts 
 and the Commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Suinmary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 reciuiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 a See pages 30 to 67 and i 29 to 199 of " First .\nnual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 b No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which is greatly complicated 
 and increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less 
 involved ; or of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 from the State by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
94 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Calvert County, Md. 
 
 Appendix D.— STATISTICS OF RESULTS OF THE COMBINED OYSTER SURVEY 
 OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND STATE." 
 
 Anne 
 Arundel 
 County. 
 
 Beginning of fi^ld work 
 
 Filing of certified charts and reports. . 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and delin- 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated. 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted- _ 
 
 Triangulation landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangu- 
 lation 
 
 Square miles of water covered by tri- 
 angulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom 
 
 with chain apparatus 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied. 
 
 Tide stations established 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms. 
 Square miles covered by soundings and 
 
 chain apparatus 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress ma ps published 
 
 29.1906 
 20.1907 
 
 Aug. 27.1907 
 
 296 
 679 
 
 1907 
 1909 
 
 826 
 334 
 
 a These statistics do not include the large amount of triangulation, topography, and hydrography resulting from 
 previous work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, which was utilized in the preparation of the published oyster charts 
 and records. Work in St. Marys and Charles counties has been Bnished, but final statistics of results will not be published 
 until these counties are opened for oyster culture. 
 
 b Less quantities covered by statistics of more than one county. 
 
 cTotal area of natural oyster bars of Connecticut is 5,770 acres. 
 
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I 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 f 
 
 CHARLES COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT, COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 1911 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 ♦ 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, January 27, 1911. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land vShell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Ivabor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, and 1910. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Comtnerce and Labor. 
 
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CERTIFICATION, 
 
 ♦ 
 
 Baltimore, Md., January 25, iqii. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Charles County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., January 25, igii. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 ' Walter J. Mitchell, 
 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Charles County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Charles 
 County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners on January 27, 191 1. 
 
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CONTENTS, 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map .' follows 62 
 
 Letter op submittal , 3 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications 9 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 10 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 10 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey 10 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 12 
 
 Organization and equipment 13 
 
 Chronological statement of work 13 
 
 Statistics 14 
 
 General remarks 14 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars-. 16 
 
 Leasing charts 17 
 
 Projections , 18 
 
 Progress maps 18 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of coimty 19 
 
 Waters contiguous to cotmty 20 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 21 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 24 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — 
 Chart No. 26 (Wicomico River) — 
 
 Barber 24 
 
 Upper : 24 
 
 Key 24 
 
 Stoddard 25 
 
 Cohouck ,.. 25 
 
 Hayden 26 
 
 Perry 26 
 
 Burr 26 
 
 Fact 27 
 
 Bowman 27 
 
 Eedling 28 
 
 Farr 28 
 
 Gust 28 
 
 Lyon 29 
 
 Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood) 29 
 
 Hedney 29 
 
 Charles 30 
 
 Weiss 30 
 
 Blakistone 30 
 
 Hard 31 
 
 Rock Point Catholic Church Cross 31 
 
 Prcc , 31 
 
 7 
 
8 
 
 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 26 (Wicomico River) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Comer 32 
 
 St. Margaret 2 , 32 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light 32 
 
 River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross 33 
 
 Sound 33 
 
 Bailey 33 
 
 St. Catherine 34 
 
 Waterloo 34 
 
 Subchart on Chart No. 26 (Patuxent River) " — 
 
 Prince 35 
 
 Leitch 35 
 
 Fodder 35 
 
 Buena 36 
 
 Teague 36 
 
 Catholic Church Cross (Benedict) 37 
 
 City 37 
 
 Hallowing 38 
 
 Indian 38 
 
 Dwarf 59 
 
 Sothoron 39 
 
 Buzz 40 
 
 Boundaries op oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation 41 
 
 Method of describing boundaries ■ 42 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 43 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county 6 46 
 
 Chart No. 26 (Wicomico River) — 
 
 Stoddard 46 
 
 Wicomico Lumps 47 
 
 Mills West 47 
 
 Joes Lumps 48 
 
 Windmill 48 
 
 Fenwick 49 
 
 Wicomico Middleground • 49 
 
 Charleston Creek 50 
 
 Lancaster 50 
 
 Rock Point 51 
 
 Shipping Point 52 
 
 Cobb Point 52 
 
 Subchart on Chart No. 26 (Patuxent River) « — 
 
 Teague 53 
 
 Elbow ..-..■. 53 
 
 Carpenters Yard 54 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 55 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 59 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey ' ' as now being carried on in Maryland 60 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State . . 62 
 
 o See also subchart on Chart No. ig. 
 
 6 See separate publications for bouudarics"of natural bars in adjacent counties. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, CHARLES COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws " authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations '' of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.'' The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.'' 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports'^ of all the operations of the Commission 
 
 <» See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 * See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Mar\'land. 
 
 <-' These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to tlie Superintendent of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for 
 Anne Arundel, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, and Charles counties. 
 
 'i The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the 
 requirements of the oyster-culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it 
 desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster culture as soon as practicable after tlie comple- 
 tion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each arranged for distribution 
 and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 « These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building, 
 Baltimore, Md. They are issued annually in October, and the first and second reports are now available 
 for distribution. 
 
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lo Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland," including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State. ^ 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OP THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose. "^ A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL, STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. "* 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 
 «■ See Appendix B for an extract from the " Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, " 
 giving a concise summary of the " Haman Oyster Culture Law." 
 
 ''See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the 
 Government and State." 
 
 <: Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 Assistant, Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 <* For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster survey work of the Maryland 
 vSliell Fish Conunission sec the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
\ 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Clmrles County, Md. ii 
 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County" : 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual preeision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished bj- a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC vSURVEY IN 
 CHARLEvS COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ° of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic ,Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Wash- 
 ington, liavc proved very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, igo6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Aid. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July j, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a programme of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTmann, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. .Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 "■ For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
' J Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 13 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Oeodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 office at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large Hving and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Sliell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the C(mstant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fish- 
 eries launch Canvasback " and the steamer Governor McLanc ^ of the State fishery force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consists of all necessary theodohtes, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Charles County " dates from 
 August 18, 1908, when the house boat Oyster was moved from St. Leonards Creek to an 
 anchorage in Battle Creek which is located about 5 miles to the south of that small 
 portion of Charles County bordering on the Patuxent River. The headquarters of the 
 sur\'eying operations remained at this harbor until the completion of that part of the 
 field work which naturally included all of the Patuxent River waters of Calvert and 
 vSt. Marys counties as well as those of Charles County, although the results are published 
 separately. 
 
 On September 3, 1908, the house boat finally left the Patuxent River for a nev/ 
 anchorage in one of the tributaries of Potomac River in St. Marys County, and the 
 field work in Charles County was dropped from that date for a period of nearlv two 
 months. 
 
 On October 28, 1908, the house boat Oyster was towed by the Governor McLane 
 to an anchorage in the lower part of Wicomico River off Rock Point in Charles County. 
 From this anchorage as a headquarters the surveying operations for the Wicomico waters 
 of both Charles and St. Marys counties were carried on until practically completed 
 on November 25, 1909, when the house boat was towed to Bretons Bay off Leonardtown 
 in St. Marys County. 
 
 On December 2, 1909, it was found necessary to obtain additional triangulation 
 information for the publication of the technical report for Calvert County, which inci- 
 
 "■ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 6 By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 c The field work of Charles, Calvert, and St. Marys counties was so intermixed in the Patuxent 
 River that the chronological statement of work for any one of these counties necessarily includes a 
 considerable part of the work of the other counties. 
 
14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles Cotinty, Md. 
 
 dentally involved new work required for the report for Charles County, and field work was 
 carried on for that purpose from that date to December 8, 1909. 
 
 Again from July 20 to August u, 1910, while the house boat Oyv/er was anchored 
 in the mouth of the Patuxent River for the purpose of carrying on the oyster survey 
 operations in the bay shore waters of Dorchester County, a number of days when work 
 could not be done in the open bay were employed in checking up deficiencies in the 
 description of stations required for the forthcoming publications of both Charles and 
 St. Marys coimties. 
 
 The large amoimt of office work connected with the "oyster survey" of Charles 
 County, including computations and drafting necessary for the preparation for publica- 
 tion of the oyster charts and the technical records, was continued intermittingly with 
 the office work of other counties from the beginning of the field work in Charles County 
 to the time of filing of the certified 03'ster charts and technical reports in the archives of 
 the Commission and with the clerk of the circuit court of Charles County on January 
 27, 1911. 
 
 STATISTICS. " 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 37 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 37 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 35 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 3 
 
 New triangulation stations established 39 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 42 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 32 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 20 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 3 
 
 Triangles computed 80 
 
 Geographic positions computed 40 
 
 Corners of oj'ster boundaries established by computation 78 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 234 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 42 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 15 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication i 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in fhe oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 a These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey in connection with the oyster survey of Charles County, and do not include the 
 many thousands of soundings and examinations of the character of the bottom made by the engineers 
 of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic Survey as hydrographic 
 records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of Mary- 
 land. See Appendix D of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Govern- 
 ment and the State." 
 
» 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 15 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, cliairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative abiUty in carrymg out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and Commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 To Mr. Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to county boundaries. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts " of the natural oyster bars of Charles County, published by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, are grouped on one sheet covering a portion of 
 the waters of the upper Patuxent River and all of the waters of the Wicomico River, 
 including all oyster-producing bottoms in Charles County. They are published on a 
 scale of I part in 20,000 (approximately t,}^ inches to a statute mile) and are constructed 
 on polyconic projections and based on the United States standard datum of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the Circuit 
 Court of Charles County and in the office of the Commission at Annapolis, as required 
 by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. vS. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography * necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners corre- 
 spond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading 
 " Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 
 "■ These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 t> Much of the detail of the inshore topography w;is obtained from the excellent map of Charles 
 County, prepared and published by the Marj'land Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William 
 Bullock Clark from surveys of the Marj-land Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological 
 Survey. 
 
 16 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 17 
 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell fish indus- 
 tries. The I -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Charles County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shell fish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Charles County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, and Calvert counties, have been prepared under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission. These charts are constructed on polyconic 
 projections and are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey. They are made on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, as the needs 
 of oyster culture may require. Anne Arundel County required 1 3 leasing charts ; Somerset 
 County, 12 charts; Wicomico County, 2 charts; Worcester County, 3 charts; Calvert 
 County, 5 charts; and Charles County, 2 charts, to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 
i8 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections " covering Charles (^ounty waters are 3 in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated bv the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished bv the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Charles County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all the 
 charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location 
 and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, and the 
 "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of carry- 
 ing out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps '' accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 460,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 " For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 6 These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, 
 Marine Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIEvS OF THE COUNTY WATERS.'' 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TKRRITORIAI, LIMITS (iF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line* between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Charles 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster" 
 charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technically 
 described and defined as follows : 
 
 Paluxent River xcaiers of Charles County. — Following the Ijoundary liriL- between Charles County 
 and Prince Georges County along the middle of Swanson Creek as laid dowTi on "Chart No. 26, Natural 
 Oyster Bars, Maryland, " to a point defined by the intersection of this boundary line with the boundary 
 line of Calvert County in Patuxent River; thence along the boundary line between Calvert and Charles 
 counties in Patu.Kent River as laid down on "Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point 
 defined by the intersecti.^n of this boundary line with the boundary line between Charles and .St. Marys 
 counties off the entrance to Indian Creek: thence along the boundary line between Charles and St. 
 Marys counties in the middle of Indian Creek as laid down on "Chart No. 26. Natural Oyster Bars, 
 Maryland." 
 
 Wicomico River leaten- of Charles Comity. — Following the boundary line between Charles County 
 and St. Marys Count)' along the middle of Wicomico River as laid down on "Chart No. 26, Natural 
 Oyster Bars. Maryland," from the upper end of Wicomico River, as shown on said chart, to a point at 
 the mouth of Wicomico River defined by the intersection of this boundary line with the straight line 
 between the center point of Cobb Point Bar Light defined by latitude 38° 14' 33.3" and longitude 76° 
 49' 36.9" and a point on the northwest end of St. Catherine Island defined by latitude 38° 14' 28.9" 
 and longitude 76° 48' lo.g"; thence along a straight line dividing the "waters within territorial limits 
 of county "and the " waters of Potomac River imder joint jurisdiction of Maryland and Virginia as to 
 fisheries" to the center point of Cobb Point Bar Light defined by latitude 38° 14' 33.3" and longitude 
 76° 49' 36.9"; thence along a line following Cobb Point Bar, as laid down on "Chart No. 26, Natural 
 Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point located on Cobb Point defined by latitude 38° 15' 17.5'" and longi- 
 tude 76° 50' 33.4"; thence along the mean low water line of the Maryland shore of Potomac River or a 
 line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, and then continuing 
 along the Maryland shore of Potomac River, crossing the mouth of Potomac River entrances of Neals 
 Sound, around Swan Point, and crossing the mouth of Cuckold Creek and all other creeks, bays, and 
 inlets of Potomac River under the sole jurisdiction of Maryland, to the intersection of this line with the 
 boundary line between Charles County and Prince Georges County .c 
 
 "For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, 
 the valuable publication entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election 
 Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under 
 the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, Superintendent, should be consulted, as the boundaries 
 described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 b See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the 
 progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 '■ Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 19 
 
20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Aid. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate deHneation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners 
 in the city of Baltimore," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respec- 
 tive counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish .Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the. waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each coimty and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows: 
 
 Commencing at a point located at the mouth and near the middle of Wicomico River defined by the 
 intersection of the boundary line between Charles County and St. Marys County as laid down on " Chart 
 No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," and the straight line between the center point of Cobb Point 
 Bar Light defined by latitude 38° 14' 33.3" and longitude 76° 49' 36.9" and a point on the northwest 
 end of St. Catherine Island defined by latitude 38° 14' 28.9" and longitude 76° 48' 10. g"; thence along 
 a straight line dividing the " waters within territorial limits of county " and the " waters of Potomac River 
 under joint jurisdiction of Maryland and Virginia as to fisheries" to the center point of Cobb Point Bar 
 Light defined by latitude 38° 14' 33.3" and longitude 76° 49' 36.9"; thence along a line following Cobb 
 Point Bar as laid down on "Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point located on Cobb 
 Point defined by latitude 38° 15' 17.5" and longitude 76° 50' 33.4"; thence along the Maryland shore 
 of the Potomac River across the entrances to Neals Sound, Cuck<)ld Creek, and all other sounds, bays, 
 creeks, or inlets under the sole jurisdiction of Maryland as to fisheries, to the intersection of this line 
 with the boundary line between Charles County and Prince Georges County .« 
 
 " Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAvST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 ♦ EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landinark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGl'LATK IN STATIONS. 
 
 The separate, descriptions of triangulation stations should not he used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions: 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locaHty of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 31.^ inches to a statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from {not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation ])oint covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 23 
 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station."" 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument " are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when 
 both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a light-house, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing'' of the initial object is always given .n parentheses alorjgside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described n this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 1 Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "ob- 
 served stations" or of the " reference stations" described in this publication can be obtained by applica- 
 tion to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 '' The mean magnetic variation for Charles County was 5° 20' west of north in 1910 and increasing 
 at the rate of 4' yearly. 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 BARBER. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Wicomico River about '4 mile north-northeast of Stoddard 
 Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grass land about 2 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards 
 north of shore, 20 yards west of trees which extend inland along creek, 4 yards southwest by west of a 
 corner of a fence and 15 yards southeast of another comer of a fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Stoddard" (S 9° 46' W) •. o 00 00 i3 smiles. 
 
 Left chimney of Stoddard house 3 27 i Vg miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys 45 15 \% miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of small house 62 54 i^i miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in top fence rail 136 06 10.62 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter). . 155 29 10.75 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in top of chestnut fence post .... 245 24 3.43 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 259 16 i.?.94 meters. 
 
 Tangent of point 299 13 y^ mile. 
 
 Near large chimney of negro quarters 302 07 i,'-8 miles. 
 
 UPPER. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Wicomico River on Stoddard Point (upper point) about 
 2 V4' miles north-northwest of Mills Point. (See Chart No. 26. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long narrow point about 2 feet above high-water mark, 
 5 yards south of side of point, 8 yards northwest of side of point. 38 yards west of high-water mark on 
 middle of point and 138 j'ards west by north of high-water mark on extreme end of point. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — " ' " 
 
 "Stoddard" (S 27° 38' E) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Stoddard house 9 12 j.2 mile. 
 
 Left peak of roof of barn ^^;i 02 yi mile. 
 
 Left chimney of old house 49 29 ,'2 mile. 
 
 Tangent of next point 141 07 5 s mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house on ridge 179 15 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney outside small house on opposite shore. . . 213 28 iX miles. 
 
 Near corner post of piazza of large house 247 47 lys miles. 
 
 Chimney top of Key house 296 04 i,'-2 miles. 
 
 KEY. 
 
 General locality.. — Northeastern shore of Wicomico River on a high blufl about i mile north of Cohouck 
 Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 30 feet above high-water mark in an orchard, about 
 24 yards northeast of edge of bank, 49 yards north of edge of bank, 15 yards east of edge of bank, 130 
 yards south -south west of negro quarters and 130 yards west of fence which incloses an orchard. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stoddard" (S 70° 48' W) o 00 00 ilsrniles. 
 
 Nearcomerof near chimney on Stoddard house o 29 iX miles. 
 
 Near corner of near chimney of small house . 15 05 i^s miles. 
 
 Peakof roof between tvvochimneyson house .. . 17 13 2 miles. 
 
 Peak of roof of very large barn 56 52 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof on two-storj^ house . . 62 06 3 miles. 
 
 Nearcomerof near chimney of negro's quarters. 116 54 130 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree ( 12 inchesdiameter). . 135 58 22.15 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Key house 164 37 '4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (14 inchesdiameter) . 168 57 13.39 meters. 
 
 Peak of roof of large barn 259 16 "2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inchesdiameter). 281 25 7.94 meters. 
 
 Peak of roof of house on piles 347 23 i ' s miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of large brick house on 
 
 hill 357 45 2!2 miles. 
 
 STODDARD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River about 'A mile south-southeast of Stoddard Point 
 and I mile west-northwest of Cohouck Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station ison gravel, grass, and shell point, near a lone gum tree, about 
 2 feet above high-water mark, 6 yards south-southwest of side of point. 6 yards north of side of point, lo 
 yards west of extreme end of point and 158 yards east-northeast of Stoddard house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Upper" (N 26° 37' W) o 00 00 ,'2 mile. 
 
 Outside chimney of small house 23 08 i^^ miles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of large house on ridge .... 52 54 ij-g miles. 
 
 Chimney on top of Key house 94 47 I'i miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of two and a half story house . . 153 58 2'8 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large house 172 38 2 miles. 
 
 Peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf 180 19 25 s miles. 
 
 Chimney top of house on piles 228 37 '2 mile. 
 
 Near corner of chimney on Stoddard house . . 284 44 158 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (24 inches diameter) . . 315 29 4.5Smeters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (4 inches diameter) . . 349 47 9.41 meters. 
 
 COHOUCK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Cohouck Point on the northern side of entrance 
 to Chaptico Bay. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station ison Cohouck Point, about 6 feet above high-water mark, 12 
 yards east of edge of bank, 35 yards south of edge of bank, 85 yards northeast of extreme point and about 
 2 5 yards north of marsh . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Key " (N 3° 29' E) o 00 00 "smile. 
 
 Nearest chimney on negro quarters o 27 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of barn 2b 38 i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of two and a half story 
 
 house 128 58 34 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Lyon house near Mills Point. .. . 171 29 I'smiles. 
 
 Chimney on flat roof house near mouth of Bowmans 
 
 Creek 226 56 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on far end of house 261 43 i-' smiles. 
 
 Chimney on house on piles 270 53 i ' s miles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of house on ridge 352 51 2 '4 miles. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 HAYDEN. 
 -Western shore of the Wicomico River about i? s miles west of Cohouck Point. 
 
 General locality. 
 (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is surrounded by water bushes on marshy land, about i 
 foot above high water, 5 yards northwest of shore and 17 yards southeast of line of trees on top of bank. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.50 meters N 54° 34' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 3 inches above ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fact" (S 41° 35' E) o 00 00 134 miles. 
 
 Between two main chimneys of large house be- 
 low Chaptico Wharf 5 
 
 West roof peak of house on Chaptico Wharf. ... 6 
 
 Chimney on middle of square house 65 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 18 inches diameter) . 1 24 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 155 
 
 Reference station 167 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . ... 213 
 
 Chimney on Key house 275 
 
 Chimney of Maddox house 344 
 
 Right chimney outside of old house 354 
 
 II 2^-g miles. 
 
 51 2}^ miles. 
 
 06 5 J mile. 
 
 14 23.45 meters. 
 
 23 16.55 meters. 
 
 01 20 1 1. 51 meters. 
 
 29 18.74 meters. 
 
 45 ij^ miles. 
 
 28 3X miles. 
 
 31 if^ miles. 
 
 PERRY. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chaptico Bay. about i mile northeast of Mills Point and ii 
 mile southeast of Cohouck Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an open field, about 20 feet above high-water mark, 
 8 yards northwest of edge of bank, g yards south-southwest from edge of gully in bank, 5 yards south 
 of edge of bank of gully, and about 150 yards north -northeast of creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fact" (S 51° 10' W) 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 
 
 Chimney on flat-roof house 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) . 42 
 
 Nearest chimney on larger part of double brick 
 house 42 
 
 Left chimney of house on piles 55 
 
 Near peak of roof on house 62 
 
 Near corner of near chimney of vStoddard house . 66 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) . 81 
 
 Peak of front gable of house on ridge 113 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) . 136 
 
 Near chimney of large house on ridge i6g 
 
 Chimney outside of two-and-a-half-story house . 289 
 
 31 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 41 2;' 8 miles. 
 
 03 2}{ miles. 
 
 37 35-8 miles. 
 
 34 10.49 meters. 
 
 3S s miles. 
 i^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 40 8.44 meters. 
 
 51 3 to 4 miles. 
 
 40 5.95 meters. 
 
 08 1^4 miles. 
 
 15 150 yards. 
 
 BURR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River directly opposite mouth of Chaptico Bay and 
 ^ mile north of Bowmans Creek. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground between a sloping bank 10 feet high covered 
 with trees and a marshy shore, about 2 feet above high-water mark, 18 yards northwest of extreme 
 point, 23 yards north of shore, 17 yards southwest of shore, and 9 yards southeast of bottom of bank. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / f 
 
 " Fact " (S 65° 59' E) o 00 00 i}^ miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of large house on ridge. 16 39 43^ miles. 
 
 West end of peak of roof of house on Chaptico 
 
 Wharf 17 15 2,',-i miles. 
 
 Right chimney of two-and-a-half -story house ., . 72 21 1^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney in middle of large house 88 21 i' smiles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (li inches di- 
 ameter) g7 25 7.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (9 inches di- 
 ameter) 192 56 2.60 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (ro inches di- 
 ameter) 236 32 3.86 meters. 
 
 Main chimney of Key house 293 03 2^,4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on Maddox house 358 28 3jx8 miles. 
 
 FACT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Mills Point on south side of mouth of Chaptico 
 Bay. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long point covered on the southern side with gum 
 and cedar trees, about 10 feet above high- water mark. 23 yards from extreme end of top of bank, 6 
 yards north of edge of bank, and 8 yards southeast of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 7° 13' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 7 inches diameter ) . . 5 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (28 inches diameter) . . 56 
 
 Chimney on ell end of Stoddard house 157 
 
 Chimney on Key house 199 
 
 Near peak of roof of large house 274 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 301 
 
 Near chimney of large house near shore 317 
 
 West end of peak of house on Chaptico Wharf. . 342 
 
 00 00 6' 2 miles. 
 
 07 6.20 meters. 
 
 16 6.37 meters. 
 
 08 iJ4 miles. 
 
 54 2>i miles. 
 
 25 X mile. 
 
 45 16.26 meters. 
 
 53 5-s mile. 
 
 S3 Vs mile. 
 
 BOWMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River at northeast side of mouth of Bowmans Creek 
 and I'i miles west by south of Mills Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is surrounded by water bushes on point of land about 1J/2 
 feet above high water, 14 yards east of high-water mark, 16 yards north of extreme end of point, 20 
 yards northeast of side of point. 20 yards south of several cedar trees, and about 150 yards south of a 
 house.. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Sacred Heart Church Spire " (S 62° 50' E) . . . o 
 
 Chimney on end of long house 10 
 
 Chimney of Lyon house 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 59 
 
 Chimney on square house 76 
 
 Crane house 168 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 216 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter) . 232 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 263 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys 357 
 
 00 00 4' 8 miles. 
 
 37 3'-4 miles. 
 
 56 3'4 miles. 
 
 04 40 8.88 meters. 
 
 ,'4 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 00 18.37 meters. 
 
 30 17-58 meters. 
 
 40 1'2 mile. 
 
 27 2X miles. 
 
 25 
 
 40 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 EEDLING. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River about i\^ miles southwest of Mills Point and 
 about I mile southeast of mouth of Bowmans Creek. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a shell-covered cultivated field, about 10 feet above 
 high-water mark, 37 yards southwest of shell and gravel beach, 88 yards west-northwest of extreme 
 end of point, and 79 yards north of a ditch in marsh. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 23. gg meters N 89° 56' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed and reference stations are marked bj- the center point of the triangles on 
 standard cement monuments. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Fact" (S 39° 15' W) ■ o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (20 inches diameter). . 2 07 
 Near peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf. . 42 05 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house on hill 44 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). . 49 54 
 
 Reference station 50 48 
 
 Chimney on right of ell of a house 60 12 
 
 Near peak of roof of Eedling house 265 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter).. 331 27 
 
 00 I '4 miles. 
 
 50 26.06 meters. 
 
 1,3 8 miles. 
 
 25 s miles. 
 
 40 25.75 meters. 
 
 55 23 -99 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 :' 8 mile. 
 
 40 33-99 meters. 
 
 FARR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River about i'4 miles south-southeast of Mills Point 
 and ?4 mile north of the mouth of Manahowick Creek. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high-water mark, 5 yards east by south 
 of edge of bank, 32 yards north-northwest of several pine trees at fish shanty near edge of bank, 22 yards 
 south by east of other trees, and 300 yards west by north of a large house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried 16 
 inches below surface of ground with nail in stub at surface. 
 
 References. — o / /, 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 2° 35' E) o 
 
 "Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 8 
 
 Chimney on left side of house 42 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 113 
 
 Left peak of house on Chaptico Wharf 153 
 
 Left chimney of house on Mills Point farm 168 
 
 Right chimney on Maddox house 242 
 
 Right corner of large house 292 
 
 Near corner of fish shanty 338 
 
 00 00 5 '4 miles. 
 
 03 40 3 ''4 miles. 
 
 41 i3f miles. 
 
 40 4' 2 miles. 
 
 08 '2 mile. 
 
 34 I '-4 miles. 
 
 28 2 miles. 
 
 33 '4 mile. 
 
 27 23. 6g meters. 
 
 GUST. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on Windmill Point about >^ mile north of the 
 mouth of Hedneys Creek and opposite mouth of Manahowic Creek. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shell and gravel point, bordered by persimmon and 
 cedar trees, about 2 feet above high-water mark, 12 yards northwest of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 
 and 28 yards west-southwest of shore on extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fact" (N 20° 09' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches di- 
 ameter) 6 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf. . 35 
 
 Chimney on left side of large house 58 
 
 Chimney on middle of Lyon house loi 
 
 Near peak of roof of house with two chimneys. . 171 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter). . 204 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 10 inches diameter) . 301 
 
 00 00 1 '2 miles. 
 
 22 7.g5 meters. 
 
 32 ii4 miles. 
 
 18 I;' 8 miles. 
 
 24 1,3^ miles. 
 
 43 s s mile. 
 
 14 00 5.90 meters. 
 
 o; 10 16.18 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 29 
 
 LVON. 
 
 Genenil locality. — Eastern slinre of Wicomico River on a point about '4 mile north of Bramlcigh 
 Creek and 2 miles north by east of Rock Point. (See Chart No, 26. 1 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point of land between the L)'on residence and edge 
 of bank, 100 yards north of small pond which is fringed on river side with cedar trees, about 4 yards 
 north of a bird house on a post, 19 yards east-northeast of most prominent point of bank, 15 yards east- 
 southeast of side of bank , 1 6 yards north-northeast of another side , and 1 2 yards south -south west of a fence . 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — °. ' " 
 
 " Weiss" (S 25° 47' E) o 00 00 i'4miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar post of bird house sup- 
 port ..-. 51 15 20 , . 3.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (6 inches diameter). . 58 00 50 , . . 11.74 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house i2q 14 i' smiles. 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 148 52 5 '4 miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of large brick house ... . 1 59 59 3 ' 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof between tw'o chimneys of 
 
 large house 171 56 3-'4 miles. 
 
 West end of peak of roof of house on Chaptico 
 
 Wharf 186 23 I '4 miles. 
 
 Corner of fence 198 08 i4- 1 5 meters. 
 
 Near corner of house 247 11 22.01 meters. 
 
 Right corner of small house 295 38 24-59 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) , 302 02 10 8.82 meters. 
 
 Right corner of shed 336 36 ' 14.98 meters. 
 
 SACRED HEART CHURCH SPIRE (BUSHWOOD). 
 
 General locality. — Easterly side of Wicomico River on high land about lU miles inland, north by 
 east of Bushwood Wharf. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is steeple of Sacred Heart Church near Bushwood. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on steeple. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HEDNEY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on first point above mouth of Charleston Creek 
 and about 13-4' miles northwest of White Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 25 feet above high-water mark, 16 yards west- 
 southwest of edge of bank, 139 yards north of large tree at edge of bank, 85 yards north of oak tree at 
 edge of bank, 155 yards east-northeast of gum tree 20 inches diameter on bank of a pond, and about 
 ' 8 mile east-southeast of a house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top buried 
 12 inches below the surface of the ground. Surface mark is nail in stub with top 5 inches above sur- 
 face of ground . 
 
 References. — o / v 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire" (N 86° 31' E). , o 00 00 4' 2 miles. 
 
 Near comer of nearest chimney of four on a 
 
 large house on hill 7 11 4' 2 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of a large house 13 03 2 miles. 
 
 Middle of island at end of White Point Bar, . . 38 45 1' s miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (48 inches diameter) 50 28 00 73.16 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (36 inches diam- 
 eter) 84 52 30 I i.^i-S,? meters. 
 
 Middle of gum tree 147 46 30 138.47 meters. 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys 239 48 '4 mile. 
 
 Near chimney on large house 312 19 1^8 miles. 
 
 Chimney of Lyon house 352 40 lyi miles. 
 
30 
 
 Survey o} Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 CHARLES. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on first point south of entrance to Charleston 
 Creek, and i}4 miles north of Rock Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marshy point about 6 inches above high-water 
 mark and 18 yards east of pine woods on a bank 10 feet above high water. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 15.56 meters N 57° 10' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hard" (S 17° 38' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diameter) . 47 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) . . 84 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) ... 134 
 
 Reference station 138 
 
 West chimney on two-story house 265 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood)". . . . 268 
 
 West chimney on Gamer house 293 
 
 West gable of house on Bushwood Wharf 300 
 
 00 00 iX.niiles. 
 
 51 28.46 meters. 
 
 58 16.66 meters. 
 
 22 16.87 meters. 
 
 07 
 
 10 15.56 meters. 
 
 ij'4 miles. 
 
 50 2I4 miles. 
 
 1}-^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 WEISS. 
 
 00 3^8 miles. 
 
 20 if^ miles. 
 
 10 4229 meters. 
 
 54 mile. 
 
 6.24 meters. 
 
 30 ij^ miles. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 50 37.80 meters. 
 
 5'8 mile. 
 
 2i-8 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on White Point, about 3 miles north by east of 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff near small cedar trees, about 8 feet above high- 
 water mark, 13 yards north of and 27 yards south of edges of bluff and 52 yards east of extreme point. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 11° 43' W) o 00 
 
 Flagstaff on schoolhouse 40 41 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diameter). 54 03 
 
 Left chimney on two-story house 155 26 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (3 inches diameter) .181 46 
 
 " Sacred Heart Church Spire " 216 56 
 
 West chimney of Gamer house 260 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (4 inches diameter) . 266 27 
 
 West gable of house on Bushwood Wharf 284 26 
 
 Left chimney on two-story house 342 10 
 
 BLAKISTONE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River, about ]/^ mile southeast of Plowdens Wharf at 
 Bushwood, and about 3 miles north-northeast of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on second bluff southeast of Bushwood Wliarf , 15 feet above 
 high- water mark, 15 yards southeast of a large dogwood tree, about 6 yards northeast of edge of bluff, 
 3 yards southwest of rail fence, about 15 yards southwest of an ice house near orchard, and 5 to 10 yards 
 south to east of several small cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Prec" (S 18° 42' W) o 
 
 "Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 51 
 
 Left peak of roof of wharf house 94 
 
 Large tree 117 
 
 Chimney of Blakistone store 125 
 
 Near peak of roof of Blakistone house 176 
 
 Point of cupola on Ranahan house 191 
 
 Near left comer of sill of ice house 233 
 
 Right lower comer 260 
 
 Near peak of roof 312 
 
 00 CO 2 miles. 
 
 28 30 2 miles. 
 
 16 i^s miles. 
 
 48 13.36 meters. 
 
 48 i4 mile. 
 
 32 250 yards. 
 
 45 134" miles. 
 
 15 14.15 meters. 
 
 ^2 1576 meters. 
 
 54 X mile. 
 
Survey of (Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 31 
 
 HARD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on point of land knowTi as Rock Point about 2 
 miles north by west of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low point of land near several small cedar trees about i 
 foot above high-water mark, 47 yards west of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 30 yards north of shore, 
 about 80 yards northeast by north of Rock Point Wharf, and 170 yards northeast by east of Lancasters 
 store . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 10° 17' E) o 
 
 Northeast gable of wharf house 41 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 70 
 
 South chimney on Lancaster store 88 
 
 Point of east gable on house 134 
 
 " Sacred Heart Church Spire " 239 
 
 Gable of house on wharf at Bush wood 256 
 
 West gable of house '. 293 
 
 West gable on one-story house 315 
 
 North chimney of two-story house 330 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 07 80 yards. 
 
 16 20 ,'4 mile. 
 
 53 170 yards. 
 
 44 ,',4 mile. 
 
 04 20 3 miles. 
 
 00 14^4' miles. 
 
 06 2 miles. 
 
 iQ 2% miles. 
 
 12 2'2 miles. 
 
 ROCK POINT CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River at Rock Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in settlement called Rock Point. It is on the larger of 
 two similar buildings, the smaller one being the schoolhouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of cross on Rock Point Catholic Church. 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 PREC. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Bluff P(.)int about 2 miles north-northeast of 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high-water mark, 34 yards southeast 
 of nearest end of neck of Blufif Point, 29 yards south-southeast of shore, 16 yards northeast of shore, and 
 88 yards west by southwest of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 28° 37' W) o 00 00 . . , 
 
 Tangent of woods on Cobb Point 34 04 
 
 "Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 70 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) 116 
 
 Left chimney of Gamer house 148 
 
 Nail in blaze in left one of twin locust trees (12 
 
 inches diameter) 153 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire " 172 
 
 Near chimney of Sherrer house 228 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (6 inches diameter). 243 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (5 inches diameter) . 282 
 
 Left chimney of cottage 298 
 
 Right chimney of Bailey house on St. Margarets 
 
 Island ^^b 
 
 16 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 30 i5'g miles. 
 
 40 20.64 meters. 
 
 i' 8 miles. 
 
 20 3°i(> meters. 
 
 10 23.4 miles. 
 
 88 yards. 
 
 50 3374 rneters. 
 
 40 27.71 meters. 
 
 '/s mile. 
 
 ij'j miles. 
 
32 
 
 Survey of (\vsicr Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 CORNER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on the eastern side of an island known as Coblj 
 
 Point Neck about halfway between Cobb Point and the entrance to Neales Sound. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a bluff bordered with pine trees 
 
 about 15 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards west of a wire fence running along edge of bluff and 21 
 
 yards east-northeast of a wire fence which separates cornfield from pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 29° 39' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter) . . 50 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). . 11 1 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter). 135 
 
 Middle chimney of house 177 
 
 ' ' Catholic Church Cross " 217 
 
 Left chimney of house on St. Margarets Island . . 318 
 
 00 00 I' a miles. 
 
 02 16.98 meters. 
 
 43 21.41 meters. 
 
 20 33-22 meters. 
 
 07 ^4 mile. 
 
 16 10 yi mile. 
 
 56 lYi miles. 
 
 ST. MARGARET 2. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of Potomac River on the southwestern side of St. Margarets 
 Island in the mouth of the Wicomico River about i mile northeast of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See Chart 
 No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 12 feet above high-water mark, 15 inches 
 northeast of edge of bluff, 86 yards northwest of cow shed, 129 yards south-southwest of several houses 
 and 154 yards west-southwest of Bailey (large) house. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 79.19 meters N 46° 26' E of observed station and at corner of cow shed. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a stub in a 2 '2-inch tile pipe set in cement with top flush 
 with ground. Reference station is center point of triangle of standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 53° 22' W) o 
 
 Tangent of Cobb Point 45 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 83 
 
 Chimney on left of Garner new house 129 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire" 143 
 
 Reference station 173 
 
 Left chimney of Bailey house 194 
 
 Nearest chimney of small house on Bullock 
 
 Island 220 
 
 Left chimney of small house on St. Catherine 
 Island 
 
 42 
 
 26 
 
 00 . . . 
 
 I mile. 
 
 
 I's miles. 
 
 50 . . 
 
 i>8 miles. 
 
 
 2*8 miles. 
 
 5° ■ ■ 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 15 . . , 
 
 . . . 79.19 meters 
 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 258 32 
 
 COBB POINT BAR LIGHT. 
 
 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northerly side of Potomac River at mouth of Wicomico River on the southeastern 
 extremity of Cobb Point Bar. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the end of Cobb Point Bar at the mouth of the Wicomico 
 River. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on screw pile structure known as "Cobb 
 Point Bar Light." 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blakiston Island Light " (S 61" 25' E) o 00 00 5 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 RIVER SPRINGS CATHOLIC CHAPEL CROSS. 
 
 33 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of Potomac River inland about 3^ mile north by west of River 
 Springs. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on building known as River Springs Catholic Chapel. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on River Springs Catholic Chapel. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SOUND. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of St. Catherine Sound about 2'4 miles east by north of Cobb Point 
 Bar Light and X ™ile east of Bullock Island. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 15 feet above high-water mark, 35 yards north of edge 
 of bank, 2 yards east of wire fence, 65 yards east of edge of bank, 57 yards south of southeast comer of 
 fence of house yard, and 63 yards south by west of telephone pole line which is on the same side of the road . 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S 84° 53' W) o 
 
 Right chimney of house on Bullock Island 8 
 
 Near end of small chimney on large house 27 
 
 Left comer post of fence 65 
 
 Near comer of chimney of small house 86 
 
 Near corner post of fence 100 
 
 Right peak of roof of barn 115 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" 148 
 
 Chimney of Blakistone store 189 
 
 Near chimney of Bailey house 217 
 
 Chimney on smaller house on St. Catherine Island. 323 03 3^ mile. 
 
 00 00 2}{ miles. 
 
 24 }4 mile. 
 
 15 I mile. 
 
 OS 
 
 25 
 
 58 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 BAILEY. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of St. Catherine Soimd, about ^ mile east by north of eastern 
 end of St. Catherine Island and i mile north of the Potomac River. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shelly ground on Bailey property, about 5 feet above 
 high-water mark, 10 yards northeast of high-water mark, 7 yards northeast of a wire fence, 35 yards 
 south-southeast of comer of wire fence, 30 yards north-northwesc of comer of wire and wooden fences, 
 25 yards north of Bailey house, and 40 yards west by south of comer of wooden fence. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (N 88° n' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of four cedar trees (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter). . 44 
 Comer of wire fence 46 
 
 00 2S-i miles. 
 
 29 12.37 meters. 
 
 59 27.82 meters. 
 
 29 32.06 meters. 
 
 Chimney on house 90 38 150 yards. 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" 113 
 
 Comer of wooden fence 175 
 
 Chimney of Bailey house 203 
 
 Junction of wire and wooden fences 254 
 
 Left chimney of house on Waterloo Point 277 
 
 Nail in blaze in first of six cedar trees 297 
 
 Right chimney of small house on St. Catherine 
 Island 348 
 
 06 00 I mile. 
 
 52 37-49 meters. 
 
 26 25 yards. 
 
 35 26.22 meters. 
 
 43 1^ mile. 
 
 27 10.76 meters. 
 
 02 I mile. 
 
34 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 ST. CATHERINE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of St. Catherine Sound, on the northern side of St. Catherine 
 Island. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high-water mark, 86 yards south of edge 
 of bank, 49 yards west of line of young cedar trees, 198 yards northeast of a lone mulberry tree 3 feet in 
 diameter, and 207 yards southeast of small house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 12 
 inches below the surface. 
 
 References. — a / n 
 
 " Cobb Point Bar Light " (N 81° o8'W) o 
 
 Right side of right chimney on small house '13 
 
 Left chimney of large house on St. Margarets Island 34 
 
 Right chimney of house on Bullock Island 66 
 
 Chimney of Blackistone house 117 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" 129 
 
 Left chimney of Bailey house 1 58 
 
 Right chimney of Young house on Waterloo Point . 207 
 
 00 00 ijs miles. 
 
 04 207 yards. 
 
 42 i.y% miles. 
 
 01 % mile. 
 
 39 y% mile. 
 
 17 40 i^s miles. 
 
 19 yi mile. 
 
 48 Yi mile. 
 
 WATERLOO. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of St. Catherine Sound, about ^ mile east-southeast of St. 
 Catherine Island and about % mile north of Potomac River. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at top of rise in field, about 8 feet above high-water mark, 
 48 yards east by south of shore at a point where several mulberry trees stand, 43 yards south of large 
 sugarberry tree, 19 yards south by east of wire-fence post, and 200 yards north of Young house on Water- 
 loo Farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, with top 12 
 inches below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sound" (N i8°4i' W) o 
 
 Near end of peak of Blackistone bam 3 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood) " . . . . 10 
 Peak of gable of Blackistone house at River 
 
 Springs 21 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bailey house 31 
 
 Near peak of roof of Yates house 49 
 
 Near peak of roof of Quaid house 71 
 
 Near peak of house 92 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (5 inches diameter) . . 1 1 1 
 Nail in blaze 8-inch branch on apple tree (14 
 
 inches diameter) 1 53 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (6 inches diameter) . . 203 
 
 Near peak of roof of Young house 206 
 
 Left tangent of St. Catherine Island 300 
 
 Right chimney of roof of house on Bullock 
 
 Island 337 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 352 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 20 5 miles. 
 
 J4 mile. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 X mile- 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 30 34-78 meters. 
 
 34 20 24.90 meters. 
 
 50 00 26.18 meters. 
 
 57 200 yards. 
 
 21 3,-A mile. 
 
 19 i}4 miles. 
 
 57 iM miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 35 
 
 PRINCE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River, about }4 ™ile north of mouth of Swanson Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture about 20 feet above high water, 15 yards north- 
 west of edge of bank, 75 yards northeast of a grove of trees, and 100 yards southwest of another grove 
 of trees. Locust trees form a fringe along edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Leitch" (883° 01' Ej o 
 
 Square chimney on house o 
 
 Chimney on store at Buena Vista ig 
 
 Chimney of Dr. Huggins house at Buena Vista . . 21 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house on Hallow- 
 ing Point 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) . . 79 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . no 
 
 Outside chimney on large house on hill 1 50 
 
 Near end of peak of roof 226 
 
 Middle of clump of trees 273 00 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house 311 04 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in crotch of locust tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 350 39 10 19.27 meters. 
 
 00 00 I4 mile. 
 
 02 3^ mile. 
 
 15 134 miles. 
 
 07 i}4 miles. 
 
 16 2X miles. 
 
 38 30 15-94 meters. 
 
 13 30 14.55 meters. 
 
 45 K mile. 
 
 02 ^ mile. 
 
 LEITCH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River, on prominent point opposite mouth of Swanson 
 Creek, given on chart as Gods Grace Point, but known locally as Leitchs Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about i foot above high water and 
 3 yards north of straight line connecting two round points. It is about 13 yards northwest of the lower 
 of these two points and 9 yards east of upper point. A creek 3 feet wide has its mouth about 19 yards 
 east by south of the station. There are no permanent objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 " Prince " (N 83° 00' W) o 
 
 Near end of comer peak of roof of large house on 
 
 hill 2S 
 
 Near end of peak of wharf-house roof 77 
 
 Right chimney of house 183 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 253 
 
 Canning-house stack 277 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" 281 
 
 Chimney of small house 308 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 328 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 343 
 
 FODDER. 
 
 00 00 }i mile. 
 
 02 iX miles. 
 
 46 X mile. 
 
 32 }i mile. 
 
 58 2 miles. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 35 30 2 miles. 
 
 52 I mile. 
 
 43 iJ4 miles. 
 
 05 i}-! miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on the southern side of the mouth of Swanson 
 Creek about i mile west-southwest of Leitch Wharf and f4 mile west-northwest of Point Judith (locally 
 known as Teague Point). (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the edge of cultivated land about 10 feet above high- 
 water mark, 4 yards west of edge of bank, and 9 yards north of another edge. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 15.21 meters S 60° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with a top 9 
 inches square and 8 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument with a top about 8 inches square and 5 inches above surface ground. 
 
36 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Prince" (N 25° 00' E) o 00 
 
 Near peak of large house on bluff 17 55 
 
 Right corner of house 24 08 
 
 Near peak of Leitch Wharf house 35 11 
 
 Left peak of Leitch house 48 37 
 
 Front peak of house at Buena Vista 75 00 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house on hill 87 16 
 
 Near peak of small house loi ^t, 
 
 Large chimney on small house 174 43 
 
 Left side of left chimney outside Bowling 
 
 house 211 47 
 
 Reference station 215 52 
 
 Left comer of house on top of hill 318 27 
 
 mile, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 \ 
 
 BUENA. 
 
 Reference station is 
 
 ' miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about 1J-4 miles northeast of Benedict at place 
 known as Buena Vista. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field on land adjoining house owned by S. V. Smith 
 and occupied by Dr. Huggins. It is about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards east of edge of bank, 
 and 12 yards south of a rail fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 11 meters 
 N 5° 42' E of observed station and near fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above ground, 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — . o / // 
 
 "Hallowing" (S 27° 22' W) o 00 00 
 
 Center of red roof on square house near Bene- 
 dict ■ 18 05 
 
 Canning-house stack 21 
 
 "Catholic Chiu'ch Cross" 29 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . 31 
 
 Left chimney of old house 
 
 Left chimney of old house 
 
 Nail in blaze on cherry tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Peak of roof of large house gg 15 
 
 Chimney of house near Leitch Wharf 108 52 
 
 Nail in blaze on fence post 143 ^;} 
 
 Reference STATION 158 20 
 
 Near corner of house 159 44 
 
 Cherry tree on fence line (15 inches diameter). . 221 25 
 Double apple tree (30 inches diameter) 290 54 
 
 66 
 
 .... 2 miles. 
 
 30 ij^ miles. 
 
 04 10 i3^ miles. 
 
 48 40 8.58 meters. 
 
 15 3 miles. 
 
 52 3 miles. 
 
 05 9.70 meters. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 50 II. 18 meters. 
 
 20 1 1. 1 1 meters. 
 
 25 yards. 
 
 35 yards. 
 
 59 yards. 
 
 TEAGUE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on point on southern side of entrance to Swan- 
 son Creek, locally known as Teague Point, and given on chart as Point Judith. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and grass land about 3 feet above high water, 
 about II yards from south side, 16 yards from north-northeast side, and 75 yards west by north of 
 extreme end of point. Bushes stand between station and north side of point. There are no perma- 
 nent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 37 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Buena"(N85° 24' E) o 
 
 Tangent of Teague Point 20 
 
 Near corner of right chimney of Gourley house 
 
 near Hallowing Point 65 
 
 Canning-house stack 106 
 
 Near end of peak of hotel 108 
 
 Left one of two ivy-covered chimneys no 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross " 114 
 
 Chimney on Slye House 130 
 
 Left chimney of house on hill 144 
 
 Tanget of high-water mark 168 
 
 Near end of peak of roof 223 
 
 Chimney on large house on hill 243 
 
 Left chimney on house 301 
 
 Near end of peak of roof on store at Buena Vista . . 355 
 
 00 00 I,' 
 
 miles. 
 ; yards. 
 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 mile, 
 mile, 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 yards, 
 mile, 
 miles, 
 mile, 
 miles. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS (BENEDICT). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Patuxent River in the town of Benedict. (See Chart 
 No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church, located on the main street of the 
 town of Benedict about one-fourth mile from the wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of cross on church. 
 
 References. — None necessarJ^ 
 
 CITY. 
 
 00 00 j.2 mile. 
 
 39 3'A miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on Town Point about one-fourth mile north- 
 northeast of Benedict steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and shell point about 4 feet above high water, 
 12 yards northwest of the shore, 63 yards west-southwest of a shanty, about 100 yards west-southwest 
 of extreme end of point, and 11 yards southeast of a slough. There are no permanent reference objects 
 near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hallowing" (S5i°2i'E) o 
 
 Windmill near Sheridan Point 21 
 
 Two middle chimneys at Dowells 21 
 
 Left tangent of peak of wharf-house roof 81 
 
 Center of roof of square house 84 
 
 Canning-house stack 95 22 }^ mile. 
 
 Nearest ivy -covered chimney of old house 130 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 142 
 
 Left square chimney of house 245 42 i}^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Huggins house 280 54 i|^ miles. 
 
 Near corner of shanty 300 44 63 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 339 20 3^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of old building behind wharf '. 352 01 ^ mile. 
 
 3>' 
 
 miles, 
 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 50 
 
 '•8 mile. 
 '4 mile. 
 
38 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 HALLOWING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of PattDcent River on point opposite Benedict, known locally as 
 Holland Point, but given on charts as Hallowing Point. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a rounded gravel and grass point about 250 yards south 
 of wharf on Holland Point, about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards north of shore, 8 yards east of shore, 
 and 15 yards outside of a group of locust trees, sugar-berr\' trees, and bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "City" (N 51° 21' W) o 00 00 34^ mile. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of wharf house on 
 
 Holland Point 23 15 250 yards. 
 
 Chimney of store at Buena Vista 77 27 1^4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in nearest one of group of four 
 
 sugar-berry trees (each 8 inches diameter) ... 92 24 12.88 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sugar-berry tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) log 58 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . 167 55 
 
 Smokepipe on Trent Hall Wharf building 227 35 
 
 Outside chimney of detached house at Soth- 
 
 orons 309 54 I ' 2 miles. 
 
 Center of roof on square house 314 15 ^ mile. 
 
 Canning-house stack 333 16 }4 mile. 
 
 " Catholic Chxu-ch Cross" 347 44 20 ^ mile. 
 
 50 15.74 meters. 
 
 40 11.90 meters. 
 
 2\i miles. 
 
 INDIAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on north side of entrance to Indian Creek and 
 about one-fourth mile below Benedict steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 7 yards west of shore, 16 
 yards northeast of a fence and a line of trees, 13 yards southwest of a lone locust tree, about 250 yards 
 to the south-southeast of a large square house, and 125 yards east-northeast of another house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sothoron" (S 23° 11' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree near fence (5 inches 
 
 diameter) t,^ 48 50 iS-57 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in middle bnmcli of locust tree 
 
 (6 inches diameter) 66 
 
 Square chimney on old house 137 
 
 Right chimney of square house 188 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of hotel 206 
 
 Canning-house stack 2 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in left branch of locust tree (5 
 
 inches diameter) 225 
 
 Right tangent of Benedict Wharf 228 
 
 Chimney of house near " Buena Vista" 245 
 
 Chimney of Gourley house 270 
 
 Windmill at Dowell 's on Sheridan Point 344 
 
 Left of right chimney on Dowell house 344 
 
 24 50 19.13 meters. 
 
 23 iX miles. 
 
 30 yi mile. 
 
 26 X mile. 
 
 22 10 X mile. 
 
 28 12.90 meters. 
 
 10 14 mile. 
 
 28 
 
 2I4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ^14 miles. 
 
 4X miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 DWARF. 
 
 39 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about 2 miles north-northwest of Sheridan Point 
 and about i '3 miles southeast of Benedict on a point of land opposite the mouth of Indian Creek. (See 
 Chart No. a6.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about i foot above high-water 
 mark, 6 yards northeast from extreme end of point, 4 yards east of one edge of shore, and 6 yards north 
 of another edge of shore. Point on which station is located has a sugar-berry tree, several small locust 
 trees and water bushes, and a pond behind bushes and trees about 100 yards to the east. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sothoron" (S 42° 05' W) o 
 
 Nearest comer of top of nearest chimney on 
 
 tenant house 80 
 
 Center of roof of square house 83 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . 93 
 
 Canning-house stack 95 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross " 99 
 
 Left tangent of wharf 124 
 
 Nail in sugar-berr>- tree (10 inches diameter). . . . 152 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) . . 196 
 
 Chimney on small house 258 
 
 Left point of peak of roof of Dowell's 287 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Trent Hall Wharf. . . 315 
 
 Middle cupola on stable 321 
 
 Right pillar on Sothoron house porch 359 
 
 SOTHORON. 
 
 00 ^.'i mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 30 4.22 meters. 
 
 33 ^14 miles. 
 
 10 1% miles. 
 
 34 mile. 
 
 38 30 8.94 meters. 
 
 22 20 2.68 meters. 
 
 48 2 miles. 
 
 30 2l4 miles. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 12 20 iX miles. 
 
 21 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on Long Point between entrances to Indian and 
 Trent Hall creeks. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass lowland about i foot above high-water 
 mark among cedar trees, about 24 yards west by north of extreme end of point, 12 yards north of one 
 edge of shore and 30 yards southwest of another edge of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hallowing" (N 13° 51' E) o 
 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house 3 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . 30 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Do well house 120 
 
 Middle cupola on Trent Hall stable 150 25 00 1% miles. 
 
 Point of middle attic window on John Bullinger 
 
 house 187 
 
 Left pillar of porch of Sothoron house 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diameter) . 242 
 Near comer of nearest chimney on Slye house . . 291 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) . . 302 
 Right one of two outside chimneys on old house 
 
 on hill on property of A. B. Slye 307 
 
 Center of roof on square house 323 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) . . 350 
 
 00 00 ij-4 miles. 
 
 55 1J4 miles. 
 
 49 3-35 meters. 
 
 35 2>4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
 50 8.12 meters. 
 
 20 ..... . 2 miles. 
 
 40 10.83 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 10 12.81 meters. 
 
4P 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 BUZZ. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on southwest side of Buzzards Island /near 
 mouth of Buzzards Island Creek. (See Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh, clay, and grass land on wooded island about 2 
 feet above high water, 5 yards northeast of river shore and 40 yards northwest of extreme point of island. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 8.97 meters N 42° 23' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Morsel" (S 25° 23' E) o 
 
 Smokepipe on roof of storehouse 39 
 
 Near comer of near chimney 40 
 
 Chimney of Trent Hall 50 
 
 Nearest of three cupolas on stable 54 
 
 Left piazzi post at Sothorons 102 
 
 Center of roof of square house 155 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross " 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diameter) . , 172 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diameter). . ig8 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter). . 235 
 
 Reference station 252 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . . 255 
 
 Chimney on house across creek 313 
 
 A 
 
 00 f^ mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 50 1% miles. 
 
 41 1% miles. 
 
 15 !%■ miles. 
 
 56 2 miles. 
 
 14 4.5s meters. 
 
 36 40 13.16 meters. 
 
 08 30 9.62 meters. 
 
 45 45 8.97 meters. 
 
 43 6.52 meters. 
 
 23 X mile. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. " 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the surv'^ey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 corners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyser-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the pubhshed definitions on account of the specific provisions of 
 the law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyser-bar boundaries. 
 
 41 
 
42 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart" on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown. " 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buov marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i , thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with 
 the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the 
 corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 
 <» These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Aid. 43 
 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 vSurvey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their loca- 
 tion have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"" and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This colunm, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station," *" gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding " I<.atitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and 
 markings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication 
 under the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: one, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the comers have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 
 "The mean magnetic variation for Charles County was 5° 20' west of north in 1910 and increasing 
 at the rate of 4' yearly. 
 
 & Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Super- 
 intendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. 
 
44 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries 
 of the oyster bars. For example, take "Stoddard" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined as 
 to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Key" and "Upper" as deter- 
 mined from right to left from the forward bearings from this comer is 122° 28' and 
 the angle between "Upper" and "Stoddard" is 88° 43'. Having these two angles, the 
 engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant 
 angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the meas- 
 ured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the 
 boundary comer must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about 
 until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the 
 boundary as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly 
 by reversing the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the 
 protractor over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart 
 the two adjacent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 45 
 
 angles thus obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two 
 landmarks are shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the 
 protractor. The second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation 
 gone through, and so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a 
 point is reached where both observed sextant angles are practically identical with 
 the protractor angles. The point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can 
 be placed to mark the true position of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination," and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared altogether, 
 the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the corrected bearings 
 agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be anchored in its 
 proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks, for which the bearings are published, have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 "■ The mean magnetic variation for Charles County is 5° 20' west of north in 1910 and increasing at 
 the rate of 4' yearly. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles' County, Md. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station, " the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 fposition of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 STODDARD. 
 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude, 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 21 30. 76 
 
 76 50 51. 20 
 
 N 55 14 E 
 N 87 09 W 
 S 52 52 W 
 
 S 55 15 W 
 S 87 10 E 
 N 52 52 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,199 
 
 856 
 
 1.354 
 
 Key. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 Hay den. 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 31. 00 
 
 76 51 14-34 
 
 N 37 05 W 
 N 81 S4 W 
 S 29 24 w 
 
 S 37 05 E 
 S 81 54 E 
 N 29 23 E 
 
 I, 102 
 244 
 947 
 
 Upper. 
 Stoddard. 
 Hay den. 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 38.90 
 
 76 51 14.82 
 
 N 75 46 E 
 N 46 42 W 
 
 S 44 35 W 
 
 S 75 46 W 
 
 S 46 42 E 
 N 44 35 E 
 
 1,663 
 896 
 326 
 
 Key. 
 
 Upper. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 4 
 
 38 21 38.74 
 
 76 50 51. 60 
 
 N 67 24 E 
 N 64 01 W 
 S 74 59 W 
 
 S 67 24 W 
 S 64 01 E 
 N 74 59 E 
 
 1,078 
 
 I, 411 
 
 87s 
 
 Key. 
 
 Upper. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
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 WICOMICO LUMPS. 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 47 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trjangula- 
 
 °oT 
 
 
 
 tion station. 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 17. 64 
 
 76 51 40.36 
 
 S 85 05 E 
 
 N 85 05 W 
 
 1,834 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 
 
 N 15 14 W 
 
 S 15 14 E 
 
 775 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 S 54 28 W 
 
 N 54 27 E 
 
 973 
 
 Bowman . 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 33. 54 
 
 76 51 45.42 
 
 N 17 57 E 
 
 S 17 57 W 
 
 1,168 
 
 Hayden. 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 07 W 
 
 S 18 07 E 
 
 223 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 S 30 so W 
 
 N 30 50 E 
 
 1,284 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 10. 18 
 
 76 50 51. 08 
 
 S 84 22 E 
 
 N 84 22 W 
 
 897 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 23 W 
 
 S 49 24 E 
 
 I. 131 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 30 W 
 
 N 83 29 E 
 
 I, 090 
 
 Hayden. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 26 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 51.98 
 
 76 50 58.86 N 64 26 E S 64 26 W 
 
 1,218 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 
 
 N 60 46 W S 60 46 E 
 
 I, 004 
 
 Hayden . 
 
 
 
 S 72 S4 W N 72 S4 E 
 
 1,368 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart Nc 
 
 . 26 to comer No. 5. 
 
 5 
 
 38 20 20. 70 
 
 76 51 13.00 
 
 N 55 17 W J S 55 17 E 
 
 1,132 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 14 W i N 66 13 E 
 
 I, 660 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 42 E N 76 42 W 
 
 I, 132 
 
 Fact. 
 
 MILLS WEST. 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 50.98 
 
 76 51 45- 74 
 
 N 2 07 W 
 
 S 2 07 E 
 
 1,648 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 50 W 
 
 S 62 so E 
 
 729 
 
 Bowman . 
 
 
 
 
 S 26 44 E 
 
 N 26 43 W 
 
 I, 156 
 
 Eedling. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 17.64 
 
 76 51 40.36 
 
 S 8=; 05 E 
 
 N 85 04 W 
 
 1,834 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 
 
 N IS 14 W 
 
 S 15 14 E 
 
 775 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 S 54 28 W 
 
 N 54 27 E 
 
 973 
 
 Bowman . 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 20. 70 
 
 76 151 13. 00 
 
 N 55 17 W 
 
 S 55 17 E 
 
 1,132 
 
 Burr. 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 14 W 
 
 N 66 13 E 
 
 , 1,660 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 42 E 
 
 N 76 42 W 
 
 I, 132 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundar>' as delineat 
 
 ed on Chart No 
 
 . 26 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 00. 00 
 
 76 51 11.88 
 
 N 88 54 W 
 
 S 88 55 E 
 
 .1,548 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 
 
 
 S 15 50 W 
 
 N 15 50 E 
 
 1,392 
 
 Eedling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 67 44 E 
 
 S 67 44 W 
 
 1,157 
 
 Fact. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 JOES LUMPS. 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distaace. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 04. 42 
 
 76 50 28. 14 
 
 N 78 10 E 
 N 2 14 W 
 S 77 22 W 
 
 S 78 II w 
 S 2 14 E 
 N 77 22 E 
 
 961 
 2-313 
 1,049 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 04. 52 
 
 76 51 04. 74 
 
 S 12 18 W 
 N 84 14 E 
 N 46 57 W 
 
 N 12 18 E 
 S 84 15 W 
 S 46 57 E 
 
 233 
 
 1,923 
 
 779 
 
 Gust. 
 Farr. 
 Eedling. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 II. 00 
 
 76 51 12. 82 
 
 S 19 58 E 
 S 89 18 E 
 N 48 33 W 
 
 N 19 58 W 
 N 89 17 W 
 S 48 33 E 
 
 480 
 2, 128 
 
 474 
 
 Gust. 
 Farr. 
 Eedling. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 22. 46 
 
 76 51 17. 14 
 
 N 47 25 W 
 S 73 02 W 
 S 18 27 E 
 
 S 47 26 E 
 
 N 73 02 E 
 N 18 27 W 
 
 1,913 
 250 
 879 
 
 Bowman. 
 Eedling. 
 Gust. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 50.98 
 
 76 51 45-74 
 
 N 2 07 W 
 N 62 50 W 
 S 26 44 E 
 
 S 2 07 E 
 S 62 50 E 
 N 26 43 W 
 
 1,648 
 
 729 
 
 I, 156 
 
 Burr. 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 Eedling. 
 
 6 
 
 38 20 00. 00 
 Thence alo 
 
 76 51 11.88 
 ng county bour 
 
 N 88 54 W 
 S 15 5° W 
 N 67 44 E 
 idary as delineat 
 
 S 88 55 E 
 
 N 15 50 E 
 
 S 67 44 W 
 
 ed on Chart No 
 
 I, 548 Bowman. 
 1, 392 Eedling. 
 1,157 Fact. 
 . 26 to comer No. i. 
 
 1 
 
 WINDMILL. 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 ' 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 13.28 
 
 76 50 55.00 
 
 S 20 55 E 
 S 87 33 E 
 N II 43 W 
 
 N 20 55 W 
 N 87 32 W 
 S II 43 E 
 
 502 
 2,227 
 I, 523 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Gust. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 35. 66 
 
 76 50 54. 30 
 
 S 7 28 E 
 S 68 56 E 
 N 23 54 W 
 
 N 7 28 W 
 N 68 55 W 
 S 23 5; E 
 
 1,237 
 
 2,359 
 
 809 
 
 Hedney. 
 Lyon . 
 Gust. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 45. 28 
 
 76 51 04. 61 
 
 S 15 43 E 
 S 64 37 E 
 N 7 25 W 
 
 N 15 43 W 
 N 64 36 W 
 S 7 25 E 
 
 1,604 
 
 2,745 
 421 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Gust. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 53. 20 
 
 76 50 57. 30 
 
 S 7 32 E 
 N 71 28 E 
 N 59 02 W 
 
 N 7 32 W 
 S 71 29 W 
 S 59 02 E 
 
 1,834 
 
 1,809 
 
 289 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Farr. 
 
 Gust. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 04. 52 
 
 76 51 04. 74 
 
 S 12 18 W 
 N 84 14 E 
 N 46 57 W 
 
 N 12 18 E 
 S 84 15 W 
 S 46 57 E 
 
 233 
 
 1,923 
 
 779 
 
 Gust. 
 Farr. 
 Eedling. 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 38 19 04. 42 
 
 Thence a 
 
 38 18 24. 45 
 
 76 50 28. 14 
 
 ong the county 
 76 50 16. 82 
 
 N 78 10 E 
 N 2 14 W 
 S 77 22 W 
 boundary as de 
 S 44 40 W 
 S 68 42 E 
 N 22 31 E 
 
 S 78 II W 
 S 2 14 E 
 N 77 22 E 
 ineated on Cha 
 N 44 39 E 
 N 68 42 W 
 S 22 31 W 
 
 961 
 
 2.313 
 1,049 
 rt No. 26 t 
 1, 189 
 1,299 
 1, 672 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 comer No. 7. 
 Hedney. 
 Lyon. 
 Farr. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 FENWICK. 
 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 49 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 tion station. 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 / u 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 55-86 
 
 76 50 36. 14 
 
 N 69 46 W 
 
 S 69 46 E 
 
 343 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 
 
 
 S 14 00 E 
 
 N 14 00 W 
 
 I, 227 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 N 74 04 E 
 
 S 74 04 W 
 
 1,792 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 13.28 
 
 76 50 55. 00 
 
 S 20 55 E 
 
 N 20 55 W 
 
 502 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 33 E 
 
 N 87 32 W 
 
 2, 227 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 
 
 
 N II 43 W 
 
 S II 43 E 
 
 1.523 
 
 Gust. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 24.45 
 
 76 50 16. 82 
 
 S 44 40 w 
 
 N 44 39 E 
 
 I, 189 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 
 
 
 S 68 42 E 
 
 N 68 42 W 
 
 1,299 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 
 
 
 N 22 31 E 
 
 S 22 ?i W 
 
 1,672 
 
 Farr. 
 
 
 Thence alo 
 
 ng the county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 26 to 
 
 comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 55-98 
 
 76 50 08. 16 
 
 N 63 31 E 
 
 S 63 32 W 
 
 i.°95 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 52 W 
 
 S 83 52 E 
 
 I, 072 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 
 
 
 S 20 30 W 
 
 N 20 30 E 
 
 1.275 
 
 Charles. 
 
 WICOMICO MIDDLE GROUND. 
 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 38 
 
 17 26. 40 
 
 76 49 42. 82 
 
 S 68 36 E 
 
 N II 40 E 
 S 80 01 W 
 
 N 68 35 W 
 S II 40 W 
 N 80 00 E 
 
 1.357 
 I, 520 
 
 1. 137 
 
 Weiss. 
 Lyon. 
 Charles. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 31-78 
 
 76 50 25. 60 
 
 S 2 32 E 
 N 47 54 E 
 N 32 54 W 
 
 N 2 32 W 
 
 S 47 55 W 
 S 32 54 E 
 
 379 
 1.945 
 1,108 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 55.86 
 
 76 50 36. 14 
 
 N 69 46 W 
 S 14 00 E 
 
 S 69 46 E 
 N 14 00 W 
 
 343 
 I, 227 
 
 Hedney. 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 74 04 E 
 
 S 74 04 W 
 
 1,792 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 17 55-98 
 
 76 50 08. 16 
 
 N 63 31 E 
 N83 52 W 
 S 20 30 W 
 
 S 63 32 w 
 S 83 52 E 
 N 20 30 E 
 
 1.095 
 1,072 
 
 1.275 
 
 Lyon . 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as de 
 
 1 1 
 
 ineated on Cha 
 
 rt No. 26 t 
 
 comer No. i. 
 
 f 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 CHARLESTON CREEK. 
 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 el 
 
 
 
 tion station. 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 ;,8 16 45. g8 
 
 76 \ci 04. 48 
 
 S 3 SI E 
 
 N 3 51 W 
 
 697 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 45 E 
 
 S 64 45 W 
 
 2.033 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 N 25 02 W 
 
 S 25 03 E 
 
 1,286 
 
 Charles. 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 10. 08 
 
 76 so 04. so 
 
 S I 48 E 
 
 N I 48 W 
 
 1,508 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 
 
 N 88 17 E 
 
 S 88 18 W 
 
 1,841 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 N 57 01 W 
 
 S 57 01 E 
 
 649 
 
 Charles. 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 26. 40 
 
 76 49 42. 82 
 
 S 68 36 E 
 
 N 68 35 W 
 
 1.357 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 N II 40 E 
 
 S II 40 W 
 
 I. 520 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 01 W 
 
 N 80 00 E 
 
 I. 137 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along count> 
 
 boundary as delineated on Chart No. 26 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 55. 66 
 
 76 49 32. 82 
 
 N 61 31 E 
 
 S 61 32 W 
 
 r. 133 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 N 58 48 W 
 
 S 58 49 E 
 
 1,621 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 53 W 
 
 N 37 53 E 
 
 1,294 
 
 Hard. 
 
 LANCASTER. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 ■ / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 26. 20 
 
 76 49 48. 82 
 
 S 73 19 E 
 
 N 73 18 W 
 
 2, 146 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 so E 
 
 S 42 51 w 
 
 2.093 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 85 37 W 
 
 N 85 37 E 
 
 371 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 2 
 
 ^8 16 30. 22 
 
 7ft 50 04. 42 
 
 S 15 25 E 
 
 N IS 25 W 
 
 170 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 52 43 E 
 
 S S2 44 W 
 
 2,310 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 50 W 
 
 S 17 51 E 
 
 1.783 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 4i;. 98 
 
 76 so 04. 48 
 
 S 5 SI E 
 
 N 3 SI W 
 
 697 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 45 E 
 
 S 64 is w 
 
 2,033 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 25 02 W 
 
 S 25 03 E 
 
 1,286 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 4 
 
 S8 16 55- 66 
 
 76 49 32. 82 
 
 N 61 31 E 
 
 vS 61 32 W 
 
 I, 133 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 58 48 W 
 
 S s8 49 E 
 
 I, 621 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 53 W 
 
 N 37 53 E 
 
 1,294 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 
 Thence 
 
 along the cour 
 
 ty boundary as ( 
 
 [elineatcd in CI 
 
 lart No. 2f 
 
 ) to comer No 
 
 5- 
 
 5 
 
 38 ]6 34.94 
 
 76 49 13. 42 
 
 S 50 45 E 
 
 N 50 45 W 
 
 1,442 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 67 32 E 
 
 S 67 32 W 
 
 I. 791 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 21 15 E 
 
 S 21 15 W 
 
 1.330 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 ROCK POINT. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 51 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula 
 tion station. 
 
 
 of 
 bar- 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 53.62 
 
 76 49 54. 98 
 
 / 
 
 N 77 43 E 
 N 10 53 W 
 S 47 24 W 
 
 S 77 43 W 
 S 10 S3 E 
 N 47 24 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2,271 
 
 1,090 
 
 944 
 
 Prec. 
 Hard. 
 Corner. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 53- 70 
 
 76 50 09.30 
 
 S 26 08 W 
 N 79 31 E 
 N 9 18 E 
 
 N 26 08 E 
 S 79 32 w 
 
 vS 9 18 W 
 
 717 
 2,644 
 1,082 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 56.62 
 
 76 50 23. 06 
 
 S 3 S3 E 
 N 82 39 E 
 N 29 10 E 
 
 N 3 53 W 
 S 82 40 W 
 S 29 10 W 
 
 744 
 2,991 
 I, no 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 56. 19 
 
 76 50 26. 80 
 
 S II 40 E 
 N 82 38 E 
 N 33 03 E 
 
 N II 40 W 
 S 82 39 W 
 S 33 04 w 
 
 743 
 3.091 
 I. 173 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 IS 58-92 
 
 76 50 26. 82 
 
 S 10 24 E 
 N 84 20 E 
 N 35 42 E 
 
 N 10 24 W 
 S 84 22 w 
 S 35 42 W 
 
 834 
 3,081 
 1,098 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 16 00. 00 
 
 76 50 18. 76 
 
 S 4 17 w 
 N 84 39 E 
 N 26 30 E 
 
 N 4 17 E 
 S 84 40 W 
 S 26 30 w 
 
 857 
 
 2,864 
 
 956 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 16 20. 60 
 
 76 50 01. 98 
 
 S 18 13 W 
 S 79 54 E 
 N 6 59 W 
 
 N 18 13 E 
 
 N 79 53 W 
 S 6 59 E 
 
 1,632 
 
 2,443 
 162 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 16 26. 20 
 
 76 49 48. 82 
 
 S 73 19 E 
 N 42 50 E 
 S 85 37 W 
 
 N 73 18 W 
 S 42 51 w 
 N 85 37 E 
 
 2, 146 
 
 2,093 
 371 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Weiss. 
 Hard. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 16 34. 94 
 
 76 49 13. 42 
 
 S 50 4S E 
 N 67 32 E 
 N 21 15 E 
 
 N 50 45 W 
 S 67 32 W 
 S 21 15 W 
 
 1,442 
 1,791 
 1,330 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 10 
 
 38 16 01. 56 
 
 76 49 a- 97 
 
 N 82 38 E 
 N 43 36 W 
 S 54 07 W 
 
 S 82 39 W 
 S 43 36 E 
 N 54 07 E 
 
 1,67s 
 I, 108 
 1,550 
 
 Prec. 
 Hard. 
 Corner. 
 
 
52 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 SHIPPING POINT. 
 
 (Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 Trae bearing. • 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 el 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / /f 
 
 / /, 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 26.96 
 
 76 49 47. 60 
 
 N 73 48 W 
 S 8 55 E 
 S 65 57 E 
 
 S 73 49 E 
 N 8 55 W 
 N 65 57 W 
 
 93° 
 1,830 
 1,858 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 28. 40 
 
 76 50 12. 00 
 
 S 26 40 E 
 
 S 71 03 E 
 N 49 15 W 
 
 N 26 40 W 
 N 71 02 W 
 S 49 15 E 
 
 2,078 
 
 2, 480 
 
 322 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Corner. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 42.76 
 
 76 49 57. 94 
 
 N 5 03 W 
 S 66 04 W 
 S 13 25 E 
 
 S 5 03 E 
 N 66 04 E 
 N 13 25 W 
 
 1,441 
 
 676 
 
 2, 406 
 
 Hard. 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 53- 70 
 
 76 50 09. 30 
 
 S 26 08 W 
 N 79 31 E 
 N 9 18 E 
 
 N 26 08 E 
 
 s 79 32 w 
 
 S 9 18 W 
 
 717 
 2,644 
 1,082 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 53-62 
 
 76 49 54. 98 
 
 N 77 43 E 
 N 10 53 W 
 S 47 24 w 
 
 S 77 43 W 
 S 10 53 E 
 N 47 24 E 
 
 2, 271 
 
 I, 090 
 
 944 
 
 Prec. 
 Hard. 
 Corner. 
 
 6 
 
 38 15 45. 40 
 
 76 49 40. 46 
 
 N 67 30 E 
 N 23 43 W 
 S 71 27 W 
 
 S 67 31 W 
 S 23 43 E 
 N 71 27 E 
 
 1,985 
 I. 471 
 I, 142 
 
 Prec. 
 Hard. 
 Corner. 
 
 COBB POINT. 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 14 32. 61 
 
 76 49 24. 30 
 
 N 45 04 E 
 N 35 52 W 
 N 85 52 W 
 
 S 45 OS W 
 S 35 53 E 
 S 8s 52 E 
 
 i> 522 
 
 2,580 
 
 337 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 
 
 14 U- ii 
 
 76 49 36. 93 
 
 S 81 09 E 
 N 53 22 E 
 N 29 39 W 
 
 N 81 08 W 
 S 53 23 W 
 S 29 39 E 
 
 3.285 
 I, 762 
 2,379 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Comer. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 14 38. 79 
 
 76 49 53. 05 
 
 S 66 46 E 
 N 64 48 E 
 N 21 39 W 
 
 N 66 45 W 
 S 64 49 W 
 S 21 40 E 
 
 467 
 2-035 
 ■2, 030 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Comer. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 15 00. 00 
 
 76 50 16. 60 
 
 S 49 33 E 
 N 86 28 E 
 N 5 53 W 
 
 N 49 33 W 
 S 86 29 W 
 S 5 53 E 
 
 1,386 
 2,473 
 1,173 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Comer. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 IS 00. 00 
 
 76 49 47. 48 
 
 S 17 22 E 
 N 84 S3 E 
 N 37 30 W 
 
 N 17 22 W 
 S 84 54 W 
 S 37 3° E 
 
 940 
 I, 701 
 1,471 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 St. Margaret a. 
 Comer. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 TEAGUE. 
 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 53 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 26.32 
 
 76 40 15. 01 
 
 N 74 28 E 
 N 40 12 W 
 S 13 24 w 
 
 S 74 29 W 
 S 40 12 E 
 N 13 24 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,750 
 
 408 
 
 I, 222 
 
 Buena. 
 Teague . 
 City. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 47- 57 
 
 76 40 25. 32 
 
 S I 23 E 
 S 82 47 E 
 N 23 49 E 
 
 N I 23 W 
 N 82 46 W 
 S 23 49 W 
 
 405 
 1,974 
 1,208 
 
 Teague. 
 Buena. 
 Leitch. 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 41.00 
 
 76 40 05. 60 
 
 S 88 56 E 
 N I 28 W 
 S 70 21 W 
 
 N 88 56 W 
 S I 28 E 
 N 70 21 E 
 
 1,436 
 1,328 
 
 545 
 
 Buena. 
 Leitch. 
 Teague. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 31.00 
 
 76 40 00. 50 
 
 N 76 34 E 
 N 5 48 W 
 N 76 37 W 
 
 S 76 35 W 
 .S 5 48 E 
 S 76 38 E 
 
 1,337 
 
 1,673 
 
 666 
 
 Buena. 
 Leitch. 
 Teague. 
 
 ELBOW. 
 (Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 // 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 
 
 II. 40 
 
 76 40 07. 18 
 
 N 30 01 W 
 S 35 30 W 
 S 12 36 E 
 
 S 30 02 E 
 N 35 30 E 
 N 12 36 W 
 
 942 
 
 844 
 1,346 
 
 Teague . 
 
 City. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 
 
 21.38 
 
 76 40 07. 64 
 
 N 66 55 E 
 N 43 48 W 
 S 25 02 W 
 
 S 66 56 W 
 S 43 48 E 
 N 25 02 E 
 
 I, 620 
 
 663 
 
 1,131 
 
 Buena. 
 
 Teague. 
 City. 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 
 
 23.96 
 
 76 39 59- 32 
 
 N 66 36 E 
 N 60 02 W 
 S 32 10 W 
 
 S 66 37 W 
 S 60 03 E 
 N 32 10 E 
 
 1,383 
 
 784 
 
 1,312 
 
 Buena. 
 Teague. 
 City. 
 
 4 
 
 3831 
 
 15-42 
 
 76 39 58. 63 
 
 N 56 IS E 
 N 45 45 W 
 S 41 07 w 
 
 .S 56 16 W 
 S 45 45 E 
 N 41 07 E 
 
 1,505 
 
 973 
 
 I, 090 
 
 Buena. 
 Teague. 
 City. 
 
54 
 
 Svrvcy "/ Oyxtcr Bars, Chailcs Counly, Md. 
 CARPENTERS YARD. 
 (Upper Patuxcnt River — Chart No. 26., 
 
APPENDIXES. 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THK COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND nUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THIv MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Marj-land to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26. 1906.I 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State lioard of shcUlish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Marj-land; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Marj-land, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose 
 to employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriatii>ns for sundry civil expenses of the Goxemment for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 55 
 
56 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For auy special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, igo?.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of tlie Government for tlie fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely : * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Mar>'land, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * *- * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.J 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten. and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved Jime 25, 1910.I 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Marj-land, to be immediately available 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
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 [Act of the Legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act, 
 
 and * * *, 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters. " * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 8q. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, igo6, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the said to the Clerks of the Circuit 
 court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided: the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the rightof appeal hereafter provided for in this Act. 
 shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
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 58 Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March g, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it cnucled by the General Assembly of Mtiryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter tP enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary- to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injur)' to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.0 And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injurj' to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined ), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five daj's 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary' to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 ,Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or btiilding or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 1 Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through 
 the United States Court of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 59 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 lE>4tract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commissiou.) 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of igo6, better known as the Human Oyster 
 Culture Law. upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encourage an industry' in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of the 
 State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture. " 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys. " 
 
 Definition of a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 NATURAL bar NOT DEFINED. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section go of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructcd in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would ■ 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the groimds surveyed arc natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the >Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed and is as follows; 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the »State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oj'sters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
6o Survey of Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural gro\vth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here. I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merel)' because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 vStated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of moHcj' obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystcrmen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the Commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report under the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufiicient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the ofTshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reas<jn 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other loiKjgraphic features to the lx)undaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Charles County, Md. 6i 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster siu-vey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations" making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work. 6 This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations <-" consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described. d This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the Commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 Commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a ven,' complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 « See Appendix D of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Govern- 
 ment and State." 
 
 ''See pages 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 e See pages 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of " First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission. ' ' 
 d No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which is 
 greatly complicated and increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of 
 people whose interests are more or less involved ; or of the large amount of survey work involved in the 
 survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State by private individuals for the 
 purposes of oyster culture. 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN Superintendent 
 
 f 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1912 
 
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LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, August 17, i<)i2. 
 Sir ; I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessarv for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 191 2. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
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CERTIFICATION 
 
 Baltimore, Md., May 4, igi2. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Dorchester County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chirf of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 A ssistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., May 4, igi2. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell G^ave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Dorchester County were filed in the oflice of the clerk of the circuit court of 
 Dorchester County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners on August 
 17, 1912. 
 
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CONTENTS 
 
 Page- 
 
 Progress map follows i8o 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 Certification '■ 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications i7 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey i8 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries i8 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey i8 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 21 
 
 Organization and equipment 21 
 
 Chronological statement of work 22 
 
 Statistics -.3 
 
 General remarks 24 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 25 
 
 Leasing charts 26 
 
 Projections 27 
 
 Progress maps 27 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county . 28 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 3° 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 3' 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 31 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent watcrs- 
 Chart No. j5 (Upper Choptank River) — 
 
 Weather Bureau staff 34 
 
 First 34 
 
 Bach 34 
 
 Boone ;, 35 
 
 Enter 35 
 
 Landeye 35 
 
 Choptank River Light (see alw Chart No. 37) 36 
 
 Benoni 2 (sec Progress map) 36 
 
 Chlora 36 
 
 Trappe 37 
 
 Grubin • 37 
 
 Black Beacon 38 
 
 Howells 38 
 
 Red 38 
 
 Double 39 
 
 Boling 39 
 
 Rear 4° 
 
 Chancellor 40 
 
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8 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Charl No. J5 (Upper Choptank River) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Barber 41 
 
 Duck (Choptank River) 41 
 
 Jam 42 
 
 Spindle 42 
 
 Bank 42 
 
 Raccoon 43 
 
 Blind 43 
 
 Up ^ 44 
 
 Myrtle 44 
 
 Hut 44 
 
 House 45 
 
 Saw 45 
 
 Wick 45 
 
 War 46 
 
 Gander 47 
 
 Chief ; 47 
 
 Shell 48 
 
 Whitehall 48 
 
 Ferry 48 
 
 Shoal 49 
 
 E. Cambridge Tall Stack 49 
 
 E. Cambridge Spire ' 50 
 
 Cambridge Stand Pipe 50 
 
 Cambridge 50 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon 50 
 
 Dicks Water Tank 50 
 
 Command 51 
 
 Howard 51 
 
 Toot 52 
 
 Le Compte 52 
 
 Large Water Tank 52 
 
 Castle 53 
 
 Chart No. 36 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Little Choptank River) — 
 
 Jere 53 
 
 Sharps Island Light 53 
 
 Black S3 
 
 Bar (see Progress map) * 54 
 
 Change 1910 (see Progress map) 54 
 
 Chef (see also Chart No. 37) 55 
 
 Cook Point Windmill (see also Chart No. 37) 55 
 
 Brannock (see also Chart No. 37 ) 56 
 
 Robins (.fee aijo Chart No. 37) 56 
 
 Ragged Point 3 (see also Chart No. 37) 57 
 
 Torrey (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 57 
 
 Maryland (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 58 
 
 Whitewash (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 58 
 
 Moore (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 59 
 
 Veith (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 59 
 
 Can (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 59 
 
 Skid (see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 60 
 
 Rede (see also Chart. No. 37) 60 
 
 James (see also Chart No. 37) 61 
 
Contents. 9 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Charl No. J/ (Little Clioptank River and tributariesi — Page. 
 
 Choptank River Light {sec aho Chart No. 35) 36 
 
 Nelson 3 {see Progress map) 61 
 
 Annette {see Progress map) 62 
 
 Peary {sec Progress map) 62 
 
 Irish {see Progress map ) 62 
 
 Roys {see Progress map) 63 
 
 Creek {sec Progress map) 63 
 
 Comer (Choptank River) 64 
 
 Dot 64 
 
 Chef {see also Chart No. 36) 55 
 
 Cook Point Windmill {see also Chart No. 36) 55 
 
 Brannock {see also Chart No. 36) S^ 
 
 Robins {see abo Chart No. 36) 56 
 
 Ragged Point 3 {see also Chart No. 36) 57 
 
 Hudson 65 
 
 Jenifer 65 
 
 Henry 66 
 
 Mitchell 66 
 
 Back 66 
 
 Bayly 67 
 
 Carrie 67 
 
 Louise 68 
 
 Greenwell 68 
 
 Ross 68 
 
 Phil 69 
 
 Dupont 69 
 
 Beckwith 70 
 
 Cherry Island Water Tank 70 
 
 Lee 70 
 
 Solomon . 70 
 
 Seth . 71 
 
 Adam . . , 71 
 
 Layton 72 
 
 David 72 
 
 Town 72 
 
 Swep ; 73 
 
 Hugh 73 
 
 Etta 74 
 
 Mary 74 
 
 Neil 74 
 
 Kirby 75 
 
 Paul (Little Choptank River) {see Progress map) 75 
 
 Church Creek (No. i West) 76 
 
 Austin 76 
 
 Tom 76 
 
 Brooks 77 
 
 Doctor 77 
 
 Eleanor 78 
 
 Laney 78 
 
 Mac 78 
 
 Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire 79 
 
 Tobacco Stick 79 
 
Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 Charl No. yj (Little Choptank River and tributaries) — Continued. 
 
 Wool 
 
 Pov {sec also Chart No. 38) 
 
 Torrey (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Maryland {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Whitewash (.rte also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Moore {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Veith {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Can {see also Charts Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Skid {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 
 
 Rede {see also Chart No. 36) 
 
 James {see also Chart No. 36) 
 
 Chart No. j8 (Chesapeake Bay, between James Island and Barren Island )- 
 
 Pov {see also Chart No. 37) 
 
 Torrey {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Maryland {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Noblee 
 
 Finish 
 
 Taylor 
 
 Harrington 
 
 Whitewash {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Moore {sec also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Veith {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Can {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Skid {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 
 
 Travers 2 
 
 Dunnock 
 
 Cove Point Light 
 
 Point of Rocks 
 
 Chart No. jp (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Barren Island) — 
 
 Cedar Point Light 
 
 Hooper Island Light 
 
 South 
 
 North ' 
 
 Mint 
 
 Keenes {see also Chart No. 40) 
 
 Gunners {see also Chart No. 40) 
 
 Hosier Memorial Church spire {sec also Chart No. 40) 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church spire {sec also Chart No. 40) 
 
 Bridge {sec also Chart No. 40) 
 
 Chart No. 40 (Honga River) — 
 
 Applegarth ' 
 
 Hopkins Memorial Church cupola 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist Church cupola 
 
 Bentley 
 
 Bridge {sec also Chart No. 39) 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire {see also Chart No. 39) 
 
 Hosier Memorial Church Spire {see also Chart No. 39) 
 
 Gunners {see also Chart No. 39) 
 
 Keenes {see also Chart No. 39) 
 
 Kerwin 
 
 Wroten 
 
 89 
 
Contents. 1 1 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey tri angulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 (/hart No. 40 (Honga River) — Continued. Page, 
 
 Charles 89 
 
 Lakes 90 
 
 Asquith 90 
 
 Windmill 2 91 
 
 Paul (Honga River) 91 
 
 Toddville M. E. Church Spire ... 91 
 
 Duck (Honga River) 92 
 
 St. Thomas Church Spire 92 
 
 Norman .92 
 
 Hooper Strait Light 93 
 
 Chart No. 41 (Fishing Bay and Nanticoke Riven — 
 
 Crab 93 
 
 Head 93 
 
 Croch 93 
 
 Roast 94 
 
 Farm 94 
 
 Thoro. .■ 95 
 
 High 95 
 
 Elliott 95 
 
 Ear 96 
 
 Fish , 96 
 
 Frog 96 
 
 Cow , 97 
 
 ' Okay , 97 
 
 Ar '. 98 
 
 Gover {see Progress map) . 98 
 
 Streett {see Progress map) 99 
 
 Earle (see Progress map I ! 99 
 
 Juliet {see Progress map ) 99 
 
 Pole ' TOO 
 
 Bivalve Church 100 
 
 Rag -. . , , 100 
 
 Nanticoke Church loi 
 
 Roar loi 
 
 Nanti loi 
 
 White 102 
 
 Great Shoals Light {see Progress map) T02 
 
 Room 102 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 103 
 
 Haines , 103 
 
 Deal Island Church , 103 
 
 ( hart No. 42 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Holland Island) — 
 
 Solomons Lump Light {sec Progress map) 103 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light 104 
 
 Holland Island Church Spire 104 
 
 Okahanikan 104 
 
 Senator {see Progress map) 104 
 
 Miles {see Progress map) 105 
 
 Fog 2 (see Progress map) 105 
 
 Point No Point Light (see Progress map) 105 
 
 Point Lookout Light (see Progress map) 105 
 
1 2 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: Page. 
 
 Explanation io6 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 107 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 108 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county ' iii 
 
 Chart No. ;^5 (Upper Choptank River) — 
 
 Drum Point iii 
 
 Cabin Creek Entrance in 
 
 Cabin Creek 112 
 
 Tanners Patch 112 
 
 Dixon 112 
 
 Oyster Shell Point 113 
 
 States Bank 113 
 
 Shoal Creek 1 13 
 
 Green Marsh 114 
 
 Hambrooks 114 
 
 Turtle Back 114 
 
 Sandy Hill Lumps 115 
 
 Sandy Hill 115 
 
 Commander 116 
 
 Horn Point 116 
 
 Le Compte 117 
 
 Castle Haven Creek 117 
 
 Castle Haven {see also Chart No. 37) . , 118 
 
 Ckart No. 36 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Little Choptank River) — 
 
 Cook Point (see also Chart No. 37) 1 18 
 
 Red Buoy (see also Chart No. 37) 119 
 
 Spedden {see also Chart No. 37) iig 
 
 Dupont {see also Chart No. 37) 120 
 
 Diamond {see also Chart No. 37) 120 
 
 Brannock {see also Chart No. 37) 120 
 
 Mill Point {see also Chart No. 37) 121 
 
 Hills Point {see also Chart No. 37) 121 
 
 Hills Point North {see also Chart No. 37) 121 
 
 Hills Point South {see also Chart No. 37) 122 
 
 James Point 122 
 
 Travers {see also Chart No. 38) 123 
 
 Marshall {see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 123 
 
 Oyster Creek {see also Chairts Nos. 37 and 38) 124 
 
 Granger {see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 124 
 
 Cators {see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 124 
 
 Henpeck {see also Charts Nos 37 and 38) 125 
 
 Slaughter Creek {see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 125 
 
 Hooper {see also Charts Nos. 37 and 38) 125 
 
 Nine Acres {see also Chart No. 37) 126 
 
 Little Choptank {see also Chart No. 37) 126 
 
 Ragged Point {see also Chart No. 37) 127 
 
 Peanut Hill {see also Chart No. 37) 127 
 
 Ragged Point Flats {see also Chart No. 37) 128 
 
 Cow Island {see also Chart No. 37) 128 
 
 Bald Eagle (jee airo Chart No. 37) 129 
 
 1 See separate publications for boundaries of natural oyster bars in adjacent counties. 
 
Contents. 1 3 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars— Continued. Page. 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 Chart No. J7 (Little Choptank River and tributaries) — 
 
 Castle Haven (see also Chart No. 35) ii8 
 
 Comers WTiarf 129 
 
 Logans Hill 129 
 
 Todd Point 130 
 
 Cook Point {see abo Chart No. 36) 1 18 
 
 Red Buoy {see also Chart No. 36) iig 
 
 Spedden {see also Chart No. 36) 119 
 
 Dupont {see also Chart No. 36) 120 
 
 Diamond {see also Chart No. 36) 120 
 
 Brannock (see also Chart No. 36) 120 
 
 Mill Point (see also Chart No. 36) 121 
 
 Hills Point {see also Chart No. 36) 121 
 
 Hills Point North (see also Chart No. 36) 121 
 
 Hills Point South (see also Chart No. 36) 122 
 
 Bald Eagle (see also Chart No. 36) 129 
 
 Cow Island (see also Chart No. 36) ■ 128 
 
 Ragged Point Flats (see also Chart No. 36) 128 
 
 Peanut Hill (see also Chart No. 36) 127 
 
 Ragged Point (see also Chart No. 36) 127 
 
 Little Choptank {see also Chart No. 36) 126 
 
 Nine acres {see also Chart No. 36) 126 
 
 Hooper (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 125 
 
 Slaughter Creek (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 125 
 
 Henpeck (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 125 
 
 Cators (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 124 
 
 Granger {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 124 
 
 Oyster Creek (see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 124 
 
 Marshall {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 38) 123 
 
 Along Shore (see also Chart No. 38) 131 
 
 Susquehanna 132 
 
 Little Pollard 132 
 
 Cason 132 
 
 Tobacco Stick 133 
 
 Butterpot 133 
 
 Hudson 133 
 
 Ross 134 
 
 McKeils Point 134 
 
 Town 135 
 
 Brumell 135 
 
 Cherry Island 136 
 
 Jones 136 
 
 Pattison 137 
 
 Bam Point 137 
 
 Saltwork 137 
 
 Fishing Creek 138 
 
 Grapevine 138 
 
 Chart No . jS (Chesapeake Bay, between James Island and Barren Island) — 
 
 Along Shore {see also Chart No. 37) 131 
 
 Slaughter Creek {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 125 
 
 Bridge '. 138 
 
 Hooper {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 125 
 
14 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j8 (Chesapeake Bay, between James Island and Barren Island) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Henpeck {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 125 
 
 Cators {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 124 
 
 Granger {see aUo Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 124 
 
 Oyster Creek {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 124 
 
 Marshall {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 123 
 
 Travers {see also Chart No. 36) 123 
 
 Punch Island Creek 139 
 
 Chart No. jp (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Barren Island) — 
 
 Stone Pile 139 
 
 New Discovery . 139 
 
 Horse Point Channel {see also Chart No. 40; 140 
 
 Ware {see also Chart No. 40) 140 
 
 White Wood 141 
 
 Tar Bay 141 
 
 Tubbmans Drain {see also Chart No. 40) 142 
 
 Peanut {see also Chart No. 40) 142 
 
 Gum {see also Chart No. 40) 142 
 
 Wroten Island {see also Chart No. 40) 143 
 
 Chart No. 40 (Honga River) — 
 
 Tubbmans Drain {see also Chart No. 39) 142 
 
 Peanut {see also Chart No. 39) 142 
 
 Gum {see also Chart No. 39) 142 
 
 Wroten Island {see also Chart No. 39) 143 
 
 Horse Point Channel {see also Chart No. 39) 140 
 
 Ware {see also Chart No. 39) 140 
 
 Smoke Point 143 
 
 Dark Point 144 
 
 Lakes Cove 144 
 
 Windmill 145 
 
 Hickory 145 
 
 Lower Thoroughfare 146 
 
 Paul 146 
 
 Crab Point 147 
 
 Norman 147 
 
 Applegarth 147 
 
 Hooper Strait 148 
 
 Richland , 148 
 
 Bloodsworth {see also Chart No. 41) 149 
 
 Chart No. 41 (Fishing Bay and Nanticoke River) — 
 
 Bloodsworth {see also Chart No. 40) 149 
 
 Hopkins Cove 149 
 
 Red Sector 150 
 
 Bell Buoy {see also Chart No. 42) 150 
 
 Jane 151 
 
 Mud (Dorchester County) 151 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal 152 
 
 Ware Sands 152 
 
 Sand Shoal 153 
 
 Clay Island 153 
 
 Evans 154 
 
 Goose Creek 154 
 
Contents. 15 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Charl No. 41 (Fishing Bay and Nanticoke River) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Duck Island 155 
 
 Bungay 155 
 
 Old House . 156 
 
 Point 156 
 
 Hill 156 
 
 Thorough 157 
 
 Half Way Mark 157 
 
 Flat Rock IS7 
 
 Frog Point 158 
 
 New .' 158 
 
 Hills and Holes 158 
 
 Roaring Point West 159 
 
 Bean Shoal . 159 
 
 Outer Hole 159 
 
 Lower Newfoundland 160 
 
 Upper Newfoundland 160 
 
 Chart No. 42 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Holland Island) — 
 
 Northwest Middleground 160 
 
 Southeast Middleground 161 
 
 Boundary 161 
 
 Holland Straits 162 
 
 Bell Buoy {see also Chart No. 41) 150 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms: 
 
 Explanation 163 
 
 Methods of describing boundaries 163 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of lioimdaries 164 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms in coimty ' 165 
 
 Chart No. 40 (Honga River) — 
 
 Fox Creek 165 
 
 Wingate 165 
 
 Duck Point Cove 166 
 
 lenny Island (see also Chart No. 41) 166 
 
 Okahanikan (see also Charts Nos. 41 and 42) 167 
 
 Grassy (see also Chart No. 41) ,' 167 
 
 Chart No. 41. (Fishing Bay and Nanticoke River) — 
 
 Jenny Island (see also Chart No. 40) ■ 166 
 
 Okahanikan (see also Charts Nos. 40 and 42) 167 
 
 Bishop Head 167 
 
 Grassy (see also Chart No. 40) 167 
 
 Bloodsworth Island (see also Chart No. 42) 168 
 
 Great Cove (see also Chart No. 42) 169 
 
 Chart No. 42 (Cheasapeake Bay, vicinity of Holland Island) — 
 
 Okahanikan (sec also Charts Nos. 40 and 41) 167 
 
 Bloodsworth Island (see also Chart No. 41) 168 
 
 Great Cove (see also Chart No. 41) ". 169 
 
 Northeast Island 169 
 
 Adam Island 170 
 
 Spring Island (Dorchester County) 170 
 
 Holland Island 171 
 
 Pry Island 172 
 
 1 See separate publications for boundaries of crab bottoms in adjacent counties. 
 
1 6 Contents. 
 
 Appendixes : Page. 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 173 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 177 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey " as now being carried on in Maryland 178 
 
 Appendix D. — Statisticsof resultsofthecombinedoperationsoftheGovernmentand State 180 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations - of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.^ The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Cora- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.* 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports ' of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland, ° including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 
 ' See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 - See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster survey" as now being 
 carried on in Maryland. 
 
 ^ These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles, St. Marys. Baltimore, Kent. Queen Annes. Talbot, and Dorchester Counties. 
 
 ♦ The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the requirements of the oyster- 
 culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster 
 culture as soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each 
 arranged for distribution and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 ^ These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. They 
 are issued annually in October, and the first, second, third, and fourth reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 8 See Appendix B for an extract from the " Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission," giving a concise summary 
 of the "Haman oyster culture law." 
 
 58345—13 2 17 
 
1 8 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.^ A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.^ 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 1 See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 ' Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, Assistant, Bureau of 
 
 Fisheries. 
 
 3 For a detail statement of the very large amoimt of excellent oyster survey work of the Maryland Shell Fish Comn 
 
 see the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 19 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions, which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County ' ' : 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natiu-al oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 l)y the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 DORCHESTER COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ' of the United States relating to the 
 subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and Geodetic 
 vSurvey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for all legitimate 
 development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the survey of oyster 
 bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the aid and many 
 valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Washington, have 
 proved very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, igo6. 
 Sir; In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 Ijrovisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July j, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 tlie steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a program of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessar\'. 
 
 ♦ ** :): * * * * Hi 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 
 ' For these laws see Appendix A, 
 
22 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 office at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fish- 
 eries launch Canvasback ' and the steamer Governor McLane' of the State Fishery Force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Dorchester County dates from 
 March 14, 1910, when a subparty was organized and sent out to complete certain unfin- 
 ished details of triangulation in Talbot County and to take up the overlapping triangu- 
 lation between Dorchester and Talbot Counties.' This party first went to St. Michaels, 
 then to Cambridge, and finally to Oxford, where the main party on the house boat was 
 joined at the end of April. 
 
 On April 30, 1910, the house boat Oyster was towed from Baltimore by the State 
 steamer McLane to an anchorage in Tar Creek near Bellevue. While at this harbor the 
 house boat was cleaned, painted, and generally overhauled for the season's work, and 
 at the same time triangulation was carried on in Choptank River and its tributaries. 
 
 On May 30, 1910, the house boat shifted her anchorage to Tred Avon River off 
 Oxford, from which point a small amount of field work was done in Dorchester County 
 along with the work in Talbot County. 
 
 On June 30, 1910, the Oyster was towed to an anchorage off Cambridge, where she 
 remained until the completion of the overlapping field work in Choptank River of both 
 Dorchester and Talbot Counties. 
 
 On July 20, 1 910, the house boat Oyster was towed from Cambridge to an anchorage 
 off Solomons Island in the mouth of the Patuxent River. A greater part of the field 
 work along the Chesapeake Bay shore of Dorchester County was carried on from this 
 harbor. During weather too rough to work in the open Chesapeake Bay, considerable 
 work was also done from this point in checking up descriptions of triangulation stations 
 required for the preparation of the publications covering Calvert, St. Marys, and Charles 
 Counties. 
 
 ' By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 * By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, conunanding. 
 
 ^ The field work of Dorchester County was so intermixed with that of Talbot County that the chronoloiiical statement of 
 the work in one of these counties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other county. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 23 
 
 On August 1 1, 1910, the Oyster was moved across the Chesapeake Bay to an anchor- 
 age in Honga River off Hoopers Island Wharf. A greater part of the oyster-survey 
 work along the lower Chesapeake Bay shore of Dorchester County, as well as that of 
 Honga River and Fishing Bay, was carried on from this point as headquarters. 
 
 On September 30, 1910, the field work in the southern half of Dorchester County 
 being completed, the house boat Oyster was towed by the steamer McLane to the Little 
 Choptank River and anchored off the town of Madison, where she remained for over 
 two months while oyster-survey operations were being carried on in the Little Choptank 
 River and its many tributaries. 
 
 On December 4, 1910, the house boat Oyster was moved to the northern side of Little 
 Choptank River to an anchorage in the mouth of Hudson Creek, where she remained 
 in spite of bad weather and ice until the practical completion of the oyster-survey 
 work in Dorchester County. 
 
 On December 15, 1910, the field work of Dorchester County was completed, and 
 as this was the last county to be surveyed, this date also marks the completion of all 
 the field work of the Maryland Oyster Survey, with the exception of the two days, the 
 20th and 2ist of June, 1912, when a small party, under the charge of Mr. Frank W. Seth, 
 surveyman in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, was put in the field to complete necessary 
 details of triangulation in Talbot and Dorchester Counties. 
 
 The office work connected with the oyster survey of Dorchester County, including 
 the computations of geographic information and the drafting necessary for the prepara- 
 tion for publication of the oyster charts and the technical records of that county, was 
 carried on intermittingly with the office work of other counties from the beginning of 
 the field work in Dorchester County on March 14, 1 910, to the time of filing of the certified 
 oyster charts and technical records in the archives of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 and with the clerk of the circuit court of Dorchester County on August 17, 1912. 
 
 STATISTICS. ' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 1 56 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 156 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 161 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 65 
 
 New triangulation stations established ' 125 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described igo 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 270 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (appro.ximate ) 330 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 21 
 
 Triangles computed 380 
 
 Geographic positions computed 1 70 
 
 Comers of oyster bar and crab bottom boundaries established by computation 671 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from comers of boundaries to triangulation stations 2, 013 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication igo 
 
 Descriptions of oyster bar and crab bottom boundaries prepared for publication 135 
 
 " Charts of Natural Oyster Bars' ' prepared for publication 8 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 ' These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the oyster survey of this county, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examinations of the 
 character of the bottom made by the engineers of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the -waters of Mary- 
 land. See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and the State." 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative abihty in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various ser\'ices engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Commission's 
 annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic oyster inves- 
 tigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government work and aided 
 its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS.* 
 
 The charts of the natural oyster bars of Dorchester County published by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey from results of the surveys of the Government in coopera- 
 tion with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission consist of eight sheets covering all the 
 oyster-producing waters of that county. They are published on the large scale of 
 I part in 20,000 (approximately 3^^ inches to a statute mile) and are constructed on 
 polyconic projections; and all information shown on them is based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Commis- 
 sion, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Dorchester County and in the office of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, 
 as required by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography - 
 necessary to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily under- 
 standable both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public 
 who may become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The comers of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of comers 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a comer 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners correspond 
 with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading "Bound- 
 aries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. , 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 2 Much of the detail of the inshore topography was 'obtained from the excellent map of Dorchester County, prepared and 
 published by the Maryland Geological Survey luider the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland 
 Geological Survey in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. 
 
 25 
 
26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell fish indus- 
 tries. The I -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars, and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Dorchester County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shell fish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Dorchester County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, Baltimore, Kent, Queen Annes and 
 Talbot counties, have been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer 
 of the Commission. They are constructed on polyconic projections on the scales of i 
 part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000 as the needs of oyster culture may require, and the 
 information shown on them is based on the United States standard datum of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster law-; must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 27 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections ' covering Dorchester County waters are 2t in number 
 and on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which detennine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Cieodetic Sun^ey in Dorchester County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme 
 of all the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the 
 location and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, 
 and the "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of 
 carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps - accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on -the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 * For the scheme of these projections see the proRress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 2 These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission. Marine Dank Building, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.* 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line- between the waters "within the territoriai limits" of Dorches- 
 ter Countv and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster" 
 charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Sur\^ey, is technically 
 described and defined as follows : ^ 
 
 Coinnicncing at the head of the oyster-producing waters of Choptank River on the channel boundary 
 line between Dorchester Giunt)' and Talbot County; thence following the channel boundar>- line 
 l>etwecn Talbot County and Dorchester County down the upper Choptank River to a point situated 
 about half way between the town of Choptank and Cabin Creek, thence continuing down the channel 
 Ijoundary line of the upper Choptank River as laid down on "Chart No. 35, Natural Oyster Bars, Mary- 
 land" around Chancellors Point and pass the city of Cambridge to the entrance of upper Choptank 
 River between Castle Haven Point and Island Creek; thence along the boundary' line between Talbot 
 C'mnty and Dorchester County in the lower Choptank River as laid down on "Charts Nos. 36 and 37, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Mar>'land," to a point in the Chesapeake Bay entrance of the lower Choptank 
 River defined by the intersection of this boundary line with a straight line defined at its northwestern 
 end by a point situated on Blackwalnut Point in latitude 38° 40' 06.6" and longitude 76° 20' 24.7" and 
 defined at its southeastern end by a point situated on Cook Point in latitude 38° 37' 55.7" and longitude 
 76° 17' 28.7''; thence in a straight line across the southeastern half of the Chesapeake Bay entrance 
 of the lower Choptank River to a point situated on Cook Point defined by latitude 38° 37' 55.7" and 
 longitude 76° 17' 28.7"; thence in a southeasterly direction along the mean low- water line or across the 
 mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake 
 Bay to a point situated on the northern side of Tripps Bay defined by latitude 38° 36' 10.4" and longitude 
 76° 16' 21.8"; thence in a straight line across the eastern end of Tripps Bay to a point situated on the 
 smthcrn side of the eastern end of Tripps Bay defined by latitude 38° 35' 52.7" and longitude 76° 16' 
 05.1"; thence in a southwesterly direction along the mean low-water line or across the mouth of al! 
 inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point 
 situated on the northeastern side of the entrance of Brannock Bay defined by latitude 38° 35' 33.9" and 
 longitude 76° 16' 23.8"; thence in a straight line across the entrance of Brannock Bay to a point situated 
 on Mills Point on the southwestern side of the entrance of Brannock Bay defined by latitude 38° 35' 07.2" 
 and longitude 76° 17' 13.2''; thence in a southwesterly direction along the mean low-water line or across 
 the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake 
 Bay to a point situated on Hills Point on the northern side of the entrance of Little Choptank River 
 defined by latitude 38° 33' 48.6" and longitude 76° 18' 41.8"; thence in a straight line across the entrance 
 of Little Choptank River to a point situated on James Island on the southern side of Little Choptank 
 River defined by latitude 38° 31' 44.9" and longitude 76° 20' 01.9"; thence following the northern and 
 western side of James Island along the mean low-water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 
 
 * For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, the valuable publication 
 entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election Districts." prepared by Dr. Edward B. 
 Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, superintendent, 
 should be consulted, as the boundaries described in this pubUcation have been established and technically definad for the pur- 
 pose of carrying out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other piuposes. 
 
 ^See "Charts of Nattu-al Oyster Bars." published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at Ihc end of 
 this publication. 
 
 ■^ Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard dattun of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 28 
 
I 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. ^29 
 
 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated 
 on the southern end of James Island defined b)' latitude 38° :?o' 07.6" and longitude 76° 20' ig s"; 
 thence in a straight line across the entrance of Oyster Creek to a point situated on the southern side of 
 the entrance of Oyster Creek defined by latitude 38° 29' 51.9" and longitude 76° 20' 25.4"; tlicnce in a 
 southeasterly direction along the mean low-water line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 )-ards 
 in width, as the case may be, along the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay across the entrance of Puncli 
 Island Creek to a point situated on the northern side of the entra^ce between two marsh islands into the 
 extreme northern end of Tar Bay defined by latitude 38° 22' 48.6" and longitude 76° 16' 46.7"; thence 
 in a straight line across the entrance of the northern end of Tar Bay to a point situated on the northern 
 end of a marsh island defined by latitude 38° 22' 33.6" and longitude 76° ib' 45. o"; thence in a southerly 
 direction following the western side of a marsh island along the mean low water line or across the moutli 
 of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to 
 a point situated on the southern end of a marsh island on the northern side of the main northern entrance 
 of Tar Bay defined by latitude 38° 21' 49.2" and longitude 76° 16' 31.0"; thence in a straight line across 
 the main northern entrance of Tar Bay to a point situated on the northern end of Barren Island defined by 
 latitude 38° 20' 53.4" and longitude 76° 16' 01. 5"; thence following the western and southern side of Barren 
 Island along the mean low-water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as 
 the case maybe, to a point situated on the southern end of Barren Island defined by latitude 38° 18' 39.8" 
 and longitude 76° 14' 37.5"; thence in a straight line across the southern entrance of Tar Bay to a point 
 situated on Pons Point on the western side of Upper Hooper Island defined by latitude 38° 18' 24.0" and 
 longitude 76° 13' 27.5"; thence in a southeasterly direction following the western side of Upper Hooper 
 Island, Middle Hooper Island, and Lower Hooper Island along the mean low- water line or across the 
 causeways and bridges connecting these islands and the mouths of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, 
 as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on the southern side of 
 Lower Hooper Island on the northwestern side of the entrance of Hooper Strait defined b)- latitude 
 38° 13' 57.7" and longitude 76° 07' 56.5"; thence in a straight line across the Chesapeake Bay entrance 
 of Hooper Strait to a point situated on the northwestern side Bloodsworth Island on the southern side of 
 the entrance of Hooper Strait defined by latitude 38° 11' 40.6" and longitude 76° 05' 25.2"; thence in a 
 southerly direction following the western side of Bloodswortli Island along the mean low-water line or 
 across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, to a point situated on the 
 southwestern end of a part of Bloodsworth Island known as Billys Island defined by latitude 38° 09' 23.8" 
 and longitude 76° 05' 09.1"; thence in a straight line across the channel between Billys Island and Adam 
 Island to a point situated on the northern end of Adam Island defined by latitude 38° 09' 14.7" and 
 longitude 76'^ 05' 14.0"; thence following the northern and western side of Adam Island along the mean 
 low-w^ater line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the 
 eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on the southern end of Adam Island defined by 
 latitude 38° 08' 16.4" and longitude 76° 05' 09.0"; thence in a straight line across the channel between 
 Adam Island and Holland Island to a point on the northern end of Holland Island defined by latitude 
 38° 08' 06.6" and longitude 76° 05' 27.8"; thence in a southerly direction following the western side of 
 Holland Island along the mean low- water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in 
 width, as the case may be, to a point on the southern end of Holland Island defined by latitude 38° 06' 
 36.4"; and longitude 76° 05' 31.6"; thence in a straight line to a point situated on the boundary line 
 between Dorchester County and Somerset County on the southern side of the Chesapeake Bay entrance 
 of Holland Straits about lyi miles north-northeast of Holland Island Bar Light defined by latitude 
 38° 04' 40.8" and longitudt 76° 04' 14.8"; thence in a straight line along the Holland Straits boundary line 
 between Dorchester County and Somerset County to a point on the western side of Pry Island on the cast- 
 emsideof Holland Straits defined by latitude38°os'44.i'"andlongitude76°03'44.6"; thence in astraight 
 line along the Holland Straits boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset County across the 
 mouth of Pry Cove to a point on the'western side of a small marsh island on the eastern side of Holland Straits 
 defined by latitude 38° 06' 39.9" and longitude 76° 03' 17.8"; thence in a straight line diagonally across 
 Holland Straits along the boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset County to a point on 
 the southeastern side of Bloodsworth Island on the northwestern side of Holland Straits defined by 
 latitude 38° 08' 50.6" and longitude 76° 01' 53.4"; thence in a straight line across the western half of 
 Upper Tangier Sound along the boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset County to a 
 point situated in Tangier Sound about li/i miles west of upper land end of Deal Island Wharf and 2}i 
 
30 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 
 
 miles south by east of Sharkfin Shoal Light defined by latitude 38° 10' 08.1" and longitude 76° 58' 40.6"; 
 thence in a straight line along the Tangier Sound boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset 
 County to a point in Tangier Sound entrance of Nanticoke and Wicomico Rivers situated about J/g mile 
 east-southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light defined by latitude 38° 11' 50.3" and longitude 75° 58' 20.8" 
 thence along the boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset Countj', up the channel of 
 Nanticoke River, pass Roaring Point and Ragged Point to a point on the channel boundary line between 
 Dorchester County and Somerset County situated about 2 miles north of the town of Bivalve, all as laid 
 down on "Chart No. 41. Natural Oyster Bars, Marj'land," thence continuing up the Nanticoke River 
 along the channel boundar>^ line between Dorchester County and Somerset Coimty to the head of the 
 oyster-producing waters. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners 
 in the city of Baltimore," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the 
 respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Sur\-ey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : ' 
 
 Commencing at a point in the Chesapeake Bay entrance of the lower Choptank River defined by 
 the intersection of the boimdary line between Dorchester County and Talbot County as laid down on 
 "Charts Nos. 36 and 37, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," with a straight line defined at its northwestern 
 end by a point situated on Blackwalnut Point in latitude 38° 40' 06.6" and longitude 76° 20' 24.7" and 
 defined at its southeastern end by a point situated on Cook Point in latitude 38° 37' 55.7" and longitude 
 76° 17' 28.7"; thence along the boundary line between Dorchester County and Talbot County passing 
 into Chesapeake Bay south of Sharps Island as laid down on "Charts Nos. 36 and 37. Natural Oyster 
 Bars, Maryland," to a point in Chesapeake Bay about ^] 2 miles southwest of Sharps Island Light and 
 5,34^ miles northwest of James Island defined by latitude 38° 34' 29.6" and longitude 76° 26' 17.0'''; thence 
 in a straight line in a southerly direction with Chesapeake Ba)- to a point situated in Chesapeake Bay 
 about 4' 2 miles west of the southern end of James Island defined by latitude 38° 30' 00.0" and longitude 
 76° 25' 30.0"; thence in a straight line in a southeasterly direction with Chesapeake Bay to a point 
 situated in Chesapeake Bay about 2' s miles east of Cove Point Light defined by latitude 38° 23' 10.3" 
 and longitude 76° 20' 00.0"; thence in a straight line in a southerly direction with Chesapeake Bay to 
 a point situated in Chesapeake Bay about 3'A miles northeast of Cedar Point Light defined by latitude 
 38° 19' 37.7" and longitude 76° 19' 19.0"; thence in a straight line in a southerly direction with Chesa- 
 peake Bay to a point situated in Chesapeake Bay about 2?^ miles east of Cedar Point Light defined by 
 latitude 38° 17' 58.0" and longitude 76° 18' 59.7"; thence in a straight line in a southeasterly direction 
 with Chesapeake Bay to a point situated in Chesapeake Bay about 5' s miles west of Holland Island Bar 
 Light in latitude 38° 04' 34.8" and longitude 76° 12' 01. o"; thence in a straight line in an easterly direc- 
 tion across the eastern half of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on Holland Island Bar Light defined 
 by latitude 38° 04' 07.3" and longitude 76° 05' 45.9"; thence in a straight line in a northeasterly direction 
 toward the entrance of Holland Straits to a point situated about i.'j miles north -northeast of Holland 
 Island Bar Light on the boundary line between Dorchester County and Somerset County on the southern 
 side of the Chesapeake Bay entrance of Holland Straits defined by latitude 38° 04' 40.8" and longitude 
 76° 04' 14.8". 
 
 •Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication and 
 which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions : 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
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32 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3^ inches to a statute mile) and show the locations of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in vards from (not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, bam, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in some instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observ'ed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tidewater section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of tlie "observed station" 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 
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 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 .sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken ofif without 
 disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference tc the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when 
 both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right) . 
 
 The true bearing ^ of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 
 1 Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 " reference stations'* described in this publication can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 2 The mean magnetic variation for Dorchester County was 6° oo' west of north in igi i and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly, 
 
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 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 WKATHHR BUREAU STAFF. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Tred Avon River in the town of Oxford. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in [)ark south of high and primarj' schools, 55 yards east 
 of shore of Tred Avon River, 35 yards west of Morris Street, and in center of circle of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of galvanized iron staff on square galvanized angle-iron tower. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 FIRST. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River in town of Oxford about I'g mile north of railroad 
 wharves. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 2 yards east-southeast of 
 edge of bank, 4 yards east by north of point of bank, 4 yards northeast of edge of bank at small gully, 
 2 yards south of comer fence post, and 35 yards west of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bach" (S 17° 38' W) o 00 00 fs mile. 
 
 Right peak of small house 51 59 i^i miles. 
 
 Right peak of modem house 67 10 iS/| miles. 
 
 Left peak of small house 128 37 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 207 52 00 4.98 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 237 43 30 11-94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 266 24 50 1456 meters. 
 
 Windmill 34C 43 {4 mile. 
 
 BACH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of entrance to Tred Avon River on Bachelor Point about i^-i miles 
 north-northeast of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east of edge of bank, 70 yards north-northeast of edge of bank on range with Choptank River Light, 
 and 100 yards south by west of edge of bank of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monximent projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 16° 59' W) o 00 00 i;',s' miles. 
 
 Tangent of Benoni Point 55 29 1^4 miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 147 25 ifi miles. 
 
 Left comer of burnt house 166 05 i^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 211 35 .. ^r, mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney on verj' large 
 
 house 240 46 5^8 mile. 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 338 00 20 2^ miles. 
 
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 BOONE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River about },i mile northwest of entrance to 
 Boone Creek, yi mile southeast of Bachelor Point, and i)i miles northeast of Choptank River Light. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards northeast of edge 
 of tree-fringed bank, 60 yards south-southwest of right comer of house, and 50 yards south-southeast of 
 large apple tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed .station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsiufaco iiuirk is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / /> 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 33° 54' W) o 00 00 iJ4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 21 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 65 
 
 Near peak of house 107 
 
 Right comer of house 159 
 
 Near peak of house 195 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) ^2^ 
 
 01 40 10.26 meters. 
 
 31 10 20.59 meters. 
 
 59 X mile. 
 
 12 57 yards. 
 
 28 34 mile. 
 
 14 00 13.02 meters. 
 
 ENTER. 
 
 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 05 40 39. 96 meters. 
 
 17 20 16.91 meters. 
 
 35 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek on point at east side of entrance to a small cove, 
 about 'i mile northeast of Choptank River, and ij^ miles east-northeast of Choptank River Light. (See 
 Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 north of edge of bank of creek, 18 yards south-southeast of edge of bank of cove, 30 yards east-northeast 
 of outlet of cove, and 250 yards west by south of frame house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 72° 00' W) .... o 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 67 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 109 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of house 117 
 
 Left comer of house 173 35 yi mile. 
 
 Near corner of house 204 11 1% miles. 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 301 37 00 2% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 357 13 40 23. 93 meters. 
 
 LANDEYE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on point at south side of entrance to Islana 
 Creek, about I'i miles east of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 hnmediaie locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 east-southeast of edge of bank, 50 yards southwest of fringe of trees and bushes, 55 yards south-southwest of 
 point of field and end of fringe of trees and bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2-inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 References:- — a / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light' ' (S 83° 39' W) o 00 00 t)4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near Bachelors Point 48 33 iX miles. 
 
 Left comer of bam 122 21 3^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of bam 230 18 ^ mile. 
 
 " Large Water Tank " 297 25 50 2^ miles. 
 
 CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — In Choptank River about i>^ miles southeast of Benoni Point, i mile south of 
 entrance to Tred Avon River, and 8'^^ miles east of Blackwalnut Point. (See Charts Nos. 35 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal screw-pile structure known as Choptank River 
 Light House. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of lantern on Choptank River Light House. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 Chlora (S. 57° 04' E) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 BENONI 2. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Benoni Point at western side of entrance 
 to Tred Avon River, about i)4 miles northwest of Choptank River Light. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 9 yards south-southwest of 
 foot of knoll and edge of marsh, 4 yards northeast of edge of bank, 25 yards east-southeast of point of 
 bank, 30 yards north by west of point of marsh, and 100 yards southwest of a cove. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 7.45 meters N. 42° 02' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2 by 4 inch stub projecting 4 inches above a 4-inch 
 tile pipe with top of pipe flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground . 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light' ' (S 40° 01' E) o 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 13 
 
 Left comer of house 65 
 
 Nail in blaze in waterbush 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush 231 
 
 Near peak of small house 245 
 
 Left comer of burnt house 261 
 
 Reference station 262 
 
 Peak of near gable of large house 277 
 
 Nail in blaze in waterbush 288 
 
 Left comer of house 306 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 10 20 312 miles. 
 
 40 4j^ miles. 
 
 09 10 7.68 meters. 
 
 34 40 4- 54 meters. 
 
 50 1}^ miles. 
 
 14 2 miles. 
 
 02 40 7.45 meters. 
 
 30 ij^ miles. 
 
 09 40 10.40 meters. 
 
 56 1^8 miles. 
 
 CHLORA. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on Chlora Point about ij^i miles south- 
 southeast of entrance to Island Creek, i ' 2 miles northwest of entrance to LaTrappe Creek, and 2}4 miles 
 southeast of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 6 yards east-northeast of edge 
 of bank, 9 yards south of wire fence, and 18 yards north of edge of bank at walnut tree. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 6.91 meters N. 78° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is hole in center of cement filled tile pipe 4 inches diameter, with top 
 about 2 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (N 57 03' W) o 00 00 2^-^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 74 39 10 3. 11 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 129 31 00 9. 01 meters. 
 
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 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Reference station 135 46 10 6.91 meters 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 
 
 Near peak of house 254 
 
 Spindle on cupola 267 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 294 
 
 TRAPPE. 
 
 12 10 16.70 meters. 
 
 53 3 miles. 
 
 24 lyi miles. 
 
 46 30 lyi miles. 
 
 50 7.23 meters. 
 
 40 12.62 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River at west side of entrance to La Trappe Creek 
 about i}4 miles southeast of Chlora Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy gravel point about 3 feet above high water, 4 
 yards north of shore, 6 yards east-northeast of shore, and 17 yards south by east of large cedar tree. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 12.62 meters N 47° 40' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of svirface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lan" (N 25° 07' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Cedar tree ,. . . . 11 05 35 yards. 
 
 Red Beacon 96 50 00 X mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 130 16 3 miles. 
 
 "Black Beacon" 145 54 40 J4 mile. 
 
 Northerly jjeak of Travers Wharf house ig6 15 2j4 miles. 
 
 Center of smaller water tank 241 02 2 H miles. 
 
 " Large Water Tank " 241 44 30 2^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 294 50 
 
 Reference station 350 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 353 23 40 15.99 meters. 
 
 GRUBIN. 
 
 Central locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to La Trappe Creek 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy marsh back of gravel beach, about i foot above 
 high water, 13 yards east of shore, 13 yards south of shore, 20 yards southeast of extreme end of point, 
 and 100 j-ards northwest of pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Howard" (S 1° 21' W) o 
 
 Soutli peak of Travers Wharf house 45 
 
 "Black Beacon" 51 
 
 Center of smaller water tower 86 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 87 49 
 
 Red Beacon 90 47 
 
 South peak of shed 153 07 
 
 Near peak of bam 181 58 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (7 inches diameter) . . . 194 47 
 
 Chimney of house 199 51 Ji mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 225 34 30 12.04 meters. 
 
 00 00 2^i miles. 
 
 02 3 miles. 
 
 56 10 ^4 mile. 
 
 56 3 miles. 
 
 30 2J-8 miles. 
 
 10 ''4 mile. 
 
 5/8 mile. 
 
 ^8 mile. 
 
 40 12 17 meters. 
 
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 Survey of <}ystfy Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 41 
 
 SI 
 
 BLACK BEACON. 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River off entrance to I, a Trappe Creek about iJr 
 miles northeast of Horn Point. (Sec Chart No. 35 ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a cylindrical foundation known as La Trappe Creek 
 Outer Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on La Trappe Creek Outer Light. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HOWELLS. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Howells Point about if^ miles east of Horn 
 Point, 2 miles north of entrance to Jenkins Creek, and 2 miles northwest of Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long grassy gravel point about 3 feet above high water, 
 50 yards south -southeast of old fish shanty and trees, 25 yards south of highest level part of land, 11 yards 
 west of shore, 3 yards east of shore, and ,':,■ mile north of extreme end of Point. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 22. 82 meters N 17" 53' of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of cedar stub in center of 4-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 
 4 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Red"(N 78°26' E) o 
 
 South peak of Kirby Wharf house 12 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 44 
 
 Flagstaff on boathouse 57 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 62 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 6g 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 137 
 
 " Large Water Tank " 209 
 
 " Black Beacon" 251 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead locust tree (15 inches 
 
 diameter) 2S5 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) . 294 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 297 
 
 Reference station 299 
 
 RED. 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River at eastern side of Dickinsons Bay about iS/i 
 miles east-northeast of Howells Point and ^i mile northwest of Kirby Wharf. (Sec Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land on first high bluff upstream from Howells 
 Point, about 12 feet above high water, 8 yards northeast of edge of bank, 10 yards north of edge of 
 bank, 10 yards east of edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 23.65 meters 
 N 89° 58' E of observed station and almost on line with ca.st chimney of house. 
 
 Marfe.r- -Observed station is nail in stub in center of 2-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 6 inches below 
 surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of 
 surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement riionumcnt projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" (S 3° 39' E) o 
 
 " Cambridge Standpipe" o 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 19 
 
 Center of silo tower 51 38 3 miles. 
 
 "Large Water Tank " 102 32 50 4^4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam with two cupolas 148 28 i mile. 
 
 Reference station 229 16 20 23.63 meters. 
 
 East chimney of house . ; 229 38 'y^ mile. 
 
 00 00 1 5 8 miles. 
 
 35 2 miles. 
 
 16 50 2 miles. 
 
 19 i5-8 miles. 
 
 22 10 i^ miles. 
 
 10 2/4 miles. 
 
 i}4 miles. 
 
 40 3.3'^ miles. 
 
 20 I'A miles. 
 
 50 9.83 meters. 
 
 40 13.37 meters. 
 
 10 27.28 meters. 
 
 40 22.82 meters. 
 
 34 
 
 00 T ' s miles. 
 
 10 3 miles. 
 
 50 i}4 miles. 
 
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 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Near peak of large bam 282 07 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Kirby Wharf house 308 26 s^g mile. 
 
 Near peak of hospital 348 39 t,14 miles. 
 
 "East Cambridge Tall Stack" 351 07 40 3 miles. 
 
 DOUBLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River nearly opposite Cambridge, about i mile 
 northwest of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek and il4 miles east of Hambrooks Bar Beacon. (See Chart 
 No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point of marsh separated from field by a row of locust 
 trees about 12 yards northeast of shore, 20 yards north of shore, 14 yards east of shore, and 30 yards south 
 of a large wild cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " East Cambridge Tall Stack" (S 32° 33' W) . . o 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 51 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 60 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 76 
 
 Chimney of house 107 34 2^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (24 inches 
 
 diameter) 142 oS 30 26.69 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 177 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of house 177 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 207 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 248 
 
 Chimney of house 320 
 
 Spindle on cupola 347 
 
 Near peak of hospital 354 
 
 44 
 
 25 
 
 00 i}i miles. 
 
 20 2 miles. 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 40 6^ miles. 
 
 10 40 24.92 meters. 
 
 29 J4 mile. 
 
 20 40 34.66 meters. 
 
 23 }4 mile. 
 
 47 2X miles. 
 
 SS 2 miles. 
 
 52 ifi' miles. 
 
 BOLING. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on an island in entrance to Bolingbroke Creek, 
 about ^ mile northwest of Chancellors Point and 2 miles east-northeast of Cambridge. (See Chart 
 No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in rushes on a sandy marsh about 3 feet above high water, 
 6 yards northeast of shore, 7 yards north of shore, 8 yards east of shore, and 160 yards northwest by north 
 of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center p<iiiit of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " East Cambridge Tall Stack " (S 60° ig' W) . . o 
 Chimney outside of left end of mansard roof 
 
 house SS 
 
 Flagpole on boat house 37 
 
 " Hambrooks Bar Beacon 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 134 40 30 26.53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in old cedar stump (13 inches 
 
 diameter) igi 39 00 5.29 meters. 
 
 Near peak of barn cupola 249 14 ijf miles. 
 
 00 00 ij-s miles. 
 
 II 2j4 miles. 
 
 05 2;'-^ miles. 
 
 30 00 2}4 miles. 
 
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 Rcferetices — Continued. o / // 
 
 Near peak of bam 270 14 i^i miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 294 34 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 300 35 40 4.56 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 313 10 is^s miles. 
 
 REAR. 
 
 General locality. — -Northern shore of Choptank River about '/^ mile northwest of Chancellors Point, 
 and }i mile southeast of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cidtivated iield on bluff about 12 feet above high water, 
 65 yards north of edge of bank, no yards northeast of edge of bank and trees, 160 yards east of edge of 
 bank, and 95 yards northwest of bottom of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Barber " (N 35° 22' E) o 
 
 Near comer of square cupola 27 
 
 Chimney of house 78 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 105 
 
 Near peak of large bam 136 
 
 Left peak of large barn 177 
 
 Bam cupola 214 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 221 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 255 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 257 
 
 Chimney of house 280 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 288 
 
 CHANCELLOR. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Chancellors Point about Jj^ mile north of 
 entrance of Hurst Creek, and 3^ mile southeast of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about i foot above high water, 35 
 yards west of shore, 35 yards northeast of shore, 60 yards north by west of extreme end of point, 13 yards 
 south of line of cedar stumps, 27 yard.s southeast of large lone pine tree, and almost on range of Cambridge 
 Standpipe and left peak of ho.spital. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.70 meters 
 N 31" 31' W of observed station and almost on line to large lone pine tree. 
 
 Marks. —Observed station is nail in cedar stub in center of 4-inch tilt pipe witli top flush with 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" (S 78" 00' WJ. . . . . o 
 
 Reference station 70 
 
 Nail in blaze in lone pine tree (i(j inches 
 
 diameter) 71 
 
 Southeast comer of square cupola 115 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 122 
 
 Chimney of house 216 
 
 Near peak of house 245 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 282 
 
 Chimney of house 328 
 
 Nail in blaze in small pine tree 350 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 51 X mile- 
 
 16 I'yi miles. 
 
 00 T.yi miles. 
 
 08 i^ miles. 
 
 19 i}4 miles. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 13 50 2K miles. 
 
 40 50 3 miles. 
 
 19 00 8X miles. 
 
 15 i>4 miles. 
 
 8s lii miles. 
 
 29 
 
 00 2's miles. 
 
 10 4.70 meters. 
 
 00 00 24.74 meters. 
 
 45 • • • 35° yards. 
 
 32 50 12.40 meters. 
 
 38 1^4 miles. 
 
 53 1% miles. 
 
 44 i\i miles. 
 
 52 i' 8 miles. 
 
 04 40 23.26 meters. 
 
 Left peak of hospital 359 06 2^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 BARBER. 
 
 41 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Choptank River about i mile north-northeast of 
 Chancellors Point and about 'J/i mile west-southwest of Goose Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 2 feet above high water, 12 yards north- 
 northwest of county road and shore, 45 yards west-southwest of a cabin on the county road, 25 yards west 
 of two cedar trees just across road, and 65 yards south of a wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Duck" (N 75° 49' E) o 00 00 Jsmile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 5 04 50 19-17 meters. 
 
 Smokepipe on wharf house 35 48 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 57 06 iy4 tntles. 
 
 Northwest peak of house 92 22 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 116 41 2% miles. 
 
 Near peak of house with square cupola 133 
 
 Large lone tree 208 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 309 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 323 
 
 Near comer of barn 347 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 359 
 
 ZZ H mile. 
 
 40 3SO yards. 
 
 58 40 36.42 meters. 
 
 12 30 36.01 meters. 
 
 15 21. 96 meters. 
 
 16 50 20.12 meters. 
 
 DUCK. (CHOPTANK RIVER.) 
 
 General localiiy. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Goose Point about J^ mile north of Oyster 
 Shell Point and i^ miles northeast of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of sand beach on lower part of point on level with 
 high water, 15 to 20 yards southeast of a group of cedar and persimmon trees. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 12.61 meters N 28° 19' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / n 
 
 " Jam" (N35° 54' E) o 00 00 i^^ miles. 
 
 I.cft peak of large Itarn 46 01 1^ miles. 
 
 Center of roof of house 82 31 i J-s miles. 
 
 Smokepipe on wharf house 115 
 
 Left peak of bam cupola. . . . , 160 
 
 Near corner of square chimney of house 174 
 
 Chimney of house 192 
 
 Near comer of square cupola on house 197 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (2 inches 
 
 diameter) 238 
 
 Reperence station 295 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 297 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 332 
 
 52 Yt, mile. 
 
 21 2 miles. 
 
 03 2j^ miles. 
 
 50 4 miles. 
 
 i6 i^ miles. 
 
 40 21.22 meters. 
 
 30 12.61 meters. 
 
 50 15.20 meters. 
 
 20 14.28 meters. 
 
42 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 57 20 49.81 meters. 
 
 14 00 46. 85 meters. 
 
 03 50 24. 94 meters. 
 
 56 lyi miles. 
 
 JAM. 
 
 General locality . — Western shore of Choptank River on Jamaica Point opposite entrance to Warwick 
 River. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 3 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 west-northwest of end of wharf, 7 yards north of county road, 11 yards northeast of county road, 13 yards 
 south of shore, 8 yards west-southwest of shore, and 30 yards north by east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biuied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Spindle" (N 14° 53' W) o 00 00 simile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 16 33 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large house 19 46 2 miles. 
 
 "Wick" 76 04 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimneyof house 82 48 lyi miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large brick house 90 07 i% miles. 
 
 Left comer of wharf house 95 
 
 Right comer of wharf house 108 
 
 Nail in first plank on level part of wharf no 
 
 Near peak of large bam 144 
 
 Chimney of house 171 30 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 202 51 2% miles. 
 
 Near peak of house near wharf 211 21 2 miles. 
 
 Right peak of bam cupola 218 30 2)4 miles. 
 
 Near comer of fence 269 38 % mile. 
 
 SPINDLE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Choptank River about ^^ mile north of Jamaica Point 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Note. — This triangulation landmark was destroyed before this publication was prepared, and there- 
 fore it is not described, although its name and location are shown on Chart No. 35. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 General /oca/j7;'.— Western shore of upper Choptank River about i mile north-northwest of Jamaica 
 Point, and iX miles southwest of entrance to Cabin Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a tree fringed bluff about 20 feet 
 above high water, 10 yards northwest of edge of bluff, 10 yards west of edge of bluff, and 12 yards north 
 of edge of bluff. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siuiace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Raccoon" (N 19° 26' E) o 
 
 Left chimney of modem house 5 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of double oak tree (12 
 
 and 18 inches diameter) 34 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 54 
 
 Chimney of shanty in woods 86 
 
 Chimney of house 103 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . . 124 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 161 
 
 Front peak of house 168 
 
 00 00 5 g niile . 
 
 55 lyi miles. 
 
 56 40 7.03 meters. 
 
 30 lyi miles. 
 
 07 lyi miles. 
 
 23 i^ miles. 
 
 13 10 8.55 meters. 
 
 00 lo 21. II meters. 
 
 29 yi mile. 
 
Survey oj l)yslcr Bars, Dorcheslcr County, Md. 
 RACCOON. 
 
 43 
 
 General locality. — Wi-stem shore of upper Choptank River about ;' i mile south of entrance to a small 
 
 creek, I'i miles north of Jamaica Point, and i mile west of entrance to Cabin Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is between 2 clumps of trees on sandy marsh about 2 feet above 
 
 high water, 8 yards northwest of shore, 12 yards west of shore, 16 yards north of shore, and 200 yards 
 
 southeast of woods beyond marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.^- o / // 
 
 "Blind" (N 52° 15' E) o 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 34 
 
 Near peak of modem house 41 
 
 Chimney of house 77 
 
 Near peak of house 105 
 
 Chimney of house 113 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house .... 120 
 
 00 00 J-^ mile. 
 
 22 i}'i miles. 
 
 07 lyi miles. 
 
 59 1^ miles. 
 
 09 2 miles. 
 
 14 3/^ miles. 
 
 42' il4 miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 144 31 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (10 inches diameter) . 155 
 Nail in blaze in large pine tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 204 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (10 inches diameter) . 329 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 350 
 
 BLIND. 
 
 21 50 12.66 meters. 
 
 40 37-12 meters. 
 
 20 ..... 26.50 meters. 
 js mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Choptank River about ■ 2 mile west -northwest of entrance 
 to Cabin Creek, and 2 miles north of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point between river and line of locust tree about i 
 foot above high water, 1 1 j'ards north of shore , 1 5 yards west of shore , 16 yards northeast of shore at duck 
 blind, and 25 yards east by north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / 11 
 
 "Up" (N 61° 44' E) o 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of old house .... 47 
 
 Peak of side gable of modem house 57 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house ... 131 
 
 Chimney on house 162 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 226 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 270 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 i;ter) 322 
 
 00 00 i/i mile. 
 
 17 I mile. 
 
 24 1% miles. 
 
 24 2 miles. 
 
 44 I !-4 miles. 
 
 23 
 
 06 
 
 50 10.28 meters. 
 
 20 7.53 meters. 
 
 10 5.72 meters. 
 
 50 14.25 mcetrs. 
 
44 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 UP. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Choptank River about ^ mile north of entrance to 
 Cabin Creek and 2S miles north-northeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 55 yards 
 northwest of extreme end of point, 25 yards west of shore, and 20 yards north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of marsh. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Myrtle" (S 60° 25' E) o 00 00 |^ mile. 
 
 Peak of side gable of modem house 34 14 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of old house 36 10 fi mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 77 45 i mile. 
 
 House m 45 1^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 122 02 ^ mile. 
 
 House 273 00 xl4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of point , 305 15 175 yards. 
 
 MYRTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River about \4 mile north of entrance to Cabin 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 17 yards 
 east of shore, 20 yards south of extreme end of point, 15 yards southwest of small gut, and 250 yards west 
 of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hut" (S 7° 47' W) o 00 00 ;5 8mile. 
 
 Left peak of old bam 6 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 32 14 J-i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 53 01 2 miles. 
 
 Chiranejf outside east end of house 78 42 i>^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of shanty 157 18 J^ mile. 
 
 Stack of cannery at Choptank 180 51 2^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 194 19 2j4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 203 56 J4 niile. 
 
 Right peak of roof showing over woods 314 37 J^ mile. 
 
 Large lone pine tree i^;^ 11 300 yards. 
 
 HUT. 
 
 General locality. — Ivasteni shore of upper Choptank River on north side of entrance to Cabin Creek. 
 (vSee Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards east 
 of shore, 50 yards northwest of shore, 20 yards northeast of extreme end of point, go yards southwest of a 
 hut, and 80 yards south-southwest of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " House "(S 46° 38' W) o 00 00 3-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 25 27 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 60 33 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 132 48 2}4 miles. 
 
 Right comer of hut 173 53 20 go yards. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 45 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Chimney outside near end of old house 242 13 >^ mile. 
 
 Peakof near gable of modern house 281 42 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of old bam 337 43 3 smile. 
 
 HOUSE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Choptank River about }i mile south of entrance to Cabin Creek, 
 I mile north of entrance to Warwick River, and on south side of a small cove. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 14 yards south of 
 shore, 26 yards southeast of shore , 35 yards southwest by west of shore and mouth of small creek in marsh 
 and 175 3'ards north of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Saw" (S 6° 22' W) o 00 00 f 8 mile. 
 
 Two pine trees 5 49 
 
 Left peak of shanty 126 49 i^ mile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 131 06 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 13 7 29 i J.'^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 172 07 }4 mile. 
 
 Stack of cannery at Choptank 189 09 4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 193 59 4,'-^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of shack 219 48 }i mile. 
 
 Cut in woods 348 16 K mile. 
 
 SAW. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Choptank River about '2 mile northeast of entrance to Warwick 
 River, and i mile northeast by east of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 22 yards east of 
 
 shore, 26 yards southeast of shore, 37 yards northeast of shore, 200 yards west-northwest of dense woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above surface of ground . Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Wick"(S i9°oi' W) o 00 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house 24 57 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 32 14 iX miles. 
 
 Right comer of railing on roof of house 70 36 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 86 44 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 135 04 i}i miles. 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 152 42 2 miles. 
 
 Cupola or steeple 181 04 00 5 miles. 
 
 Near comer of brick house 311 51 '/i mile. 
 
 WICK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of iipper Choptank River on northern side of entrance to Warwick 
 River about X mile northeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy ridge between beach and marsh about 2 feet above 
 high water, 8 yards northeast of shore, 10 yards north of shore, 9 yards east of shore, 100 yards southeast 
 by east of extreme end of point, and 35 yards northwest of two pine trees. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 8.26 meters N 25° 00' E of observed station. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with the surface of the ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above siu"face 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "War" (S 2° 08' E) o 00 00 S'8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house in trees 2 21 s-i mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 27 13 2^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Goose Point 45 55 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house. . . 62 29 s^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 68 42 '-•^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of cupola on roof 115 10 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 167 00 2|^ miles. 
 
 Reference station 207 07 20 8.26 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 296 59 10 30.06 meters. 
 
 Right pine tree 325 53 20 400 yards. 
 
 WAR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River on southern side of entrance to Warwick 
 River about i/i mile east-southeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on northern side of point of marsh about i foot above high 
 water, 45 yards south of shore, 35 yards southeast of shore, 45 yards east of shore, and 35 to 45 yards 
 southwest to west of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.95 meters S 12° 18' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Gander" (S 11° 26' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 17 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 23 
 
 Left chimney of small house 26 
 
 Square cupola on large house 45 
 
 Left peak of house 66 
 
 Right comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 96 
 
 Left peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house 105 01 fi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 132 50 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 157 00 2^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 186 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 212 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 245 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 267 
 
 Reference station 336 
 
 Chimney of house 353 07 i mile. 
 
 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 12 2 miles. 
 
 00 i^ miles. 
 
 05 2 miles. 
 
 S3 Z/i miles. 
 
 II lyi miles. 
 
 II I mile. 
 
 09 50 42.26 meters. 
 
 40 41-75 meters. 
 
 30 31 -45 nieters. 
 
 16 
 
 30 30.11 meters. 
 
 20 4.9s meters. 
 
Survey of Oysler Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 GANDER. 
 
 47 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River ^ mile southwest of entrance to Goose 
 Creek, about lyi miles east-northeast of Oystershell Point, and about i '^ miles south -southeast of Jamaica 
 Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an iracultivated field on bank about 6 feet above high 
 water, 19 yards east of edge of bank, 3,3 yards northeast of edge of bank, 33 yards southeast of edge of 
 hank, and 155 yards west of two large cedar trees at a paling fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center [joint of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chief" (S 9° 44' W) o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 28 22 1^ miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 40 14 1^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 50 00 4X miles. 
 
 " Cambridge Stand Pipe " 62 46 50 5^;^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 113 39 i^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 135 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house .... 147 
 
 Chimney of house 148 
 
 Chimney of house 164 
 
 Tangent of point 172 
 
 Right end of roof of long bam 235 
 
 Black walnut tree 282 
 
 Chimney of house 344 
 
 CHIEF. 
 
 48 1^4 miles. 
 
 14 i^ miles. 
 
 54 2H miles. 
 
 24 3K miles. 
 
 50 f^ mile. 
 
 04 fi mile. 
 
 36 200 yards. 
 
 59 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeast shore of Choptank River on a narrow neck of land between Choptank 
 River and Indian Creek, about i mile east of Oystershell Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass strip between Choptank River and Indian Creek 
 about 2 feet above high water, 15 yards south of river shore, 11 yards north of creek shore, 20 yards 
 southeast of river shore, and 25 yards southwest of river shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above siuiace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Shell" (S 85° 11' W) o 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 13 
 
 Right comer of railing on house 78 
 
 Near peak of house 91 
 
 Right comer of square chimney 114 
 
 Near comer of bam 144 05 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) ^. . 167 
 
 Stack of cannery 208 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 253 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 348 
 
 Near peak of cottage 358 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 42 3^ mile. 
 
 37 10 11.76 meters. 
 
 32 2 miles. 
 
 47 354 miles. 
 
 47 X mile. 
 
 38 
 
 10 22.07 meters. 
 
 20 }^ mile. 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 50 13.81 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
48 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 SHELL. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River on Oyster Shell Point about }4 ™ile south 
 of Goose Point and iK miles east-northeast of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 1 foot above high water, 100 yards north of 
 rail fence, 55 yards southwest of shore, 75 yards south of shore, 400 yards west of a wharf, 250 yards west 
 by north of a small house near the shore, 50 yards west h\ north of corner of fence. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 2.27 meters N 83° 07' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub flush with surface of ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument ]irojecting 5 inches above the surface of the ground . 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Whitehall" (S 41° 55' W) o 00 00 Ssmile. 
 
 Lone tree 29 12 225 yards. 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 35 39 00 4'i miles. 
 
 Right comer of square cupola 39 24 I'j miles. 
 
 Reference station 54 57 50 2.27 meters. 
 
 Chimney of left end of house 83 10 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house 150 53 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house ... . 158 17 ij/^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of building 177 29 2% miles. 
 
 Chimney on house 205 20 i,'.^ miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 221 13 J^ mile 
 
 Near peak of shed 265 40 150 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 280 06 300 yards. 
 
 WHITEHALL. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River about ■'■ s mile southwest of Ovstershell 
 Point, and I's miles east of Chancellor Point. (.See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point among water bushes about 12 yards south- 
 southeast of shore, 13 yards south-southwest of shore, and 15 yards east-southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Ferry" (S 55° 08' W) o 00 00 1V4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 10 50 2 J4 miles. 
 
 " Cambridge Stand Pipe " 27 22 40 4 miles. 
 
 Right of square cupola 46 16 i',^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney on long house 99 58 1/4 miles. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 137 20 i J^8 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large building 144 31 2' 3 miles. 
 
 Front peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house ... 150 00 2K miles. 
 
 FERRY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank near east side of entrance to Hurst Creek about 2H 
 miles ea.st of Cambridge. (See Chart. No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach about on level with high water, 92 yards 
 east-northeast of Hurst Creek, i yard southeast of shore, and 6 to 10 yards northwest to north of several 
 low cedar trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 16.74 meters S 50° 12' E of observed 
 station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 49 
 
 oo oo 2}4 miles. 
 
 05 10 ^yi miles. 
 
 37 I mile. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 23 35-8 miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub in center of 2-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 6 inches 
 below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "E. Cambridge Tall Stack" (N. 81° 21' W). . o 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 24 
 
 Near peak of large house with cupola 79 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 99 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house .... 116 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 193 
 
 Reference station 2n 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 242 
 
 Nail "in blaze in cedar tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 279 
 
 Chimney of house 338 
 
 SHOAL. 
 
 00 6.82 meters. 
 
 00 i()-74 meters. 
 
 50 8.32 meters. 
 
 00 9.76 meters. 
 
 i?4 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River near entrance to a small creek about i mile 
 east-southeast of Cambridge i^.s miles west-S3uthwest of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods on a point of land about 10 feet above high water, 
 50 yards east of edge of bank, 6 yards southwest of wire fence at edge of high land, 7 yards south of wire 
 fence, 11 yards west of wire fence, 13 yards west-southwest of large double oak tree, and 90 yards east of 
 a marsh point at a creek. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.08 meters S 23° 44' W of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cambridge" (N 46° 31' W) o 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 25 55 3!^ miles. 
 
 Spindle of barn cupola 61 31 i|^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 84 09 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam with cupola 106 
 
 Nail in blaze in large double oak tree 120 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 205 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 224 
 
 Reference station 250 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (17 inches 
 
 diameter) 304 
 
 Flagstaff on boathouse 3 58 
 
 i^i miles. 
 
 20 11.31 meters. 
 
 30 8.05 meters. 
 
 40 6.08 meters. 
 
 20 3.19 meters. 
 
 2\4 miles. 
 
 EAST CAMBRIDGE TALL STACK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River in the town of Cambridge on the east side of 
 Cambridge Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is tall square brick smokestack at plant of Cambridge Manu- 
 facturing Company. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of stack. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 58345—13 4 
 
50 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 EAST CAMBRIDGE SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River in town of Cambridge on the east side of Cam- 
 bridge Creek and the south side of Maryland Avenue. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Note. — This triangulation landmark was torn down before this publication was prepared and there- 
 fore it is not described, although its name and location are shown on Chart No. 35. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE STANDPIPE. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern side of Choptank River in the town of Cambridge. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on standpipe on the north side of High Street near Pine 
 Street. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cylindrical water standpipe with ornamental railing on top. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on a point about ^ mile southeast of Ham- 
 brooks Bar Beacon and J 2 mile northwest of Cambridge steamer wharf. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality.^Ohserved station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 30 yards 
 west of shore, 35 yards south of shore at cut, 40 yards southwest of shore, and 3 yards southwest of barb- 
 wire fence running northwest and southeast. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Command " (N 50° 20' W) o 00 00 J smile. 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 36 12 00 % mile. 
 
 Southwest peak of Kirby Wharf house 58 27 !%■ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of south end of house 107 00 ij-i miles. 
 
 Near one of four chimneys on large square 
 
 house 133 26 2>:J' miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large house on Chancellors 
 
 Point 146 27 2^ miles. 
 
 Weather vane on hotel 235 36 J4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 328 03 ^ mile. 
 
 Flagpole 354 09 }4 mile. 
 
 Flagpole on boathouse 359 24 %■ mile. 
 
 HAMBROOKS BAR BEACON. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of Choptank River about ^4 mile offshore from point of land known 
 as Hambrooks Bar, about 2 miles southeast of Howells Point and I'i miles northwest of Cambridge. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a cylindrical foundation known as Hambrooks Bar 
 Beacon. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 DICKS WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River near Hambrooks Bar about ^i mile southwest 
 of Hambrooks Bar Beacon and y^ mile west of extreme end of Hambrooks Bar. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on water tank. 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on top of water tank. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 COMMAND. 
 
 51 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River about >2 mile west-southwest of Hambrooks 
 Bar Beacon and about 1% miles northwest of Cambridge Wharf. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point inside of a fence line, about 2 feet above 
 high water, 18 yards southeast of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 25 yards southwest of shore, and 150 
 yards northwest of a boathouse . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting $ 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 49° 40' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 5 33 
 
 Near peak of large building 16 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 65 08 
 
 Left chimney of house with three dormer 
 
 windows 68 28 
 
 Nearpeakof Kirby Wharf house 86 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 121 
 
 Near peak of large house i S3 
 
 Flagstaff on boathouse 183 
 
 " Dicks Water Tank" 266 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 328 
 
 Left chimney of old house 331 
 
 " Large Water Tank " 347 
 
 00 6j4 miles. 
 
 30 10.85 meters. 
 
 2% miles. 
 
 20 II. 01 meters. 
 
 28 V/i miles. 
 
 40 lyi miles. 
 
 17 50 K mile. 
 
 10 3 miles. 
 
 20 150 yards. 
 
 2g 30 yi mile. 
 
 25 40 17-23 meters. 
 
 53 2K miles. 
 
 03 10 5 miles. 
 
 HOWARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River, 2 miles southeast of Horn Point and about 
 ^{ mile northwest of entrance to Jenkins Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land on bluff about 12 feet above high water, 
 25 yards southwest of edge of bluff, 30 yards south of edge of bluff, 35 yards west of edge of bluff, 45 
 yards west-northwest of comer of fence dividing field from marsh, and 65 yards northeast of the south 
 one of two small poplar trees in field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 36° 14' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 30 20 3X miles. 
 
 "Black Beacon" 32 
 
 Red Beacon 34 
 
 Near peak of low house in trees 79 
 
 Near peak of Kirby Wharf house 90 
 
 " Dicks Water Tank " 109 
 
 Left chimney of house 115 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 125 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 144 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 188 
 
 Near peak of bam 245 
 
 Right peak of house 317 
 
 Right peak of old house 351 
 
 16 50 lYi, miles. 
 
 II 30 lYi miles. 
 
 52 3X miles. 
 
 53 3 miles. 
 
 57 40 i]/i miles. 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 51 50 37-49 meters. 
 
 34 5° 45-66 meters. 
 
 22 40 63.83 meters. 
 
 03 % mile. 
 
 02 % mile. 
 
 02 i>2 miles. 
 
52 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 General locality. — .Southern shore of Choptank River on Horn Point about i^i miles west of Howells 
 Point, and at eastern side of entrance to Lecomptes Bay. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 7 feet above high water, 15 yards south of 
 shore, 13 yards southwest of shore, and 20 yards west of shore, and near but not on highest point of ground. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 12.38 meters S 33° 34' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub in 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above 
 surface of ground. Subsiu-face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base 
 of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of the ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 34° 15' W) . ... o 
 
 East peak of large bam 57 
 
 Large chimney of house 68 
 
 Red Beacon 71 
 
 "Black Beacon" 73 
 
 Near peak of house 88 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree 147 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter) . 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diameter) . 246 
 
 Reference station 247 
 
 Chimney of house 293 
 
 Chimney outside of house 331 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 344 
 
 Near comer of boathouse 351 
 
 00 00 4_; 8 miles. 
 
 02 2^^ miles. 
 
 24 2}i miles. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 30 I'i miles. 
 
 28 
 
 17 
 
 38 2 miles. 
 
 42 
 47 
 58 
 49 
 
 40 5.48 meters. 
 
 10 4.70 meters. 
 
 10 16.89 meters. 
 
 00 12.38 meters. 
 
 21 1% miles. 
 
 19 lyi miles. 
 
 41 10 2^4. miles. 
 
 52 2' 8 miles. 
 
 LECOMPTE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on southwestern side of Lecomptes Bay about 
 iX miles west-southwest of Horn Point, s-g mile northwest of Travers Wharf, and /^ mile southwest 
 of mouth of Lecomptes Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 18 yards west of 
 point of shore, 14 yards south-southeast of shore, 5 yards east-southeast of turn in shore at beach, 7 yards 
 northeast of a pool, 10 yards northwest of cut inshore, and 115 yards southeast of near one of two large 
 cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a 1 1/ 
 
 "Gmbin" (N 56° 00' E) o 00 00 3>^ miles. 
 
 " Black Beacon " o 12 10 2/^ miles. 
 
 Bam cupola 9 10 
 
 North peak of wharf house 69 02 
 
 North peak of house 106 43 
 
 Left one of two large cedar trees 248 12 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 280 48 
 
 Chimney outside of house 303 44 
 
 Red Beacon 
 
 350 °7 
 
 LARGE WATER TANK. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 ;V| mile. 
 
 117 yards. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 s^s mile. 
 
 20 3X miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Choptank River at Castle Haven, about 235 miles south 
 of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on water tank on high steel tower near bams at Castle 
 Haven. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of windmill on water tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 53 
 
 CASTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on Castlehaven Point on north side of Castle- 
 haven Creek about 2 miles south-soutliwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow neck of land, about 25 yards south -southwest 
 of shore of Choptank River, 20 yards north of sliore of cove, 22 yards west of bathhouse, and 100 yards 
 east-northeast of three poplar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 25° 41' W) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Right comer of house near Bachelor Point. . ig 27 3 miles. 
 
 Left comer of bathhouse 95 31 20 21.42 meters. 
 
 Near comer of bathhouse 109 32 20 19-83 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 122 56 3 miles. 
 
 Right peak of boathouse at Castlehaven 
 
 Wharf 215 04 ^smile. 
 
 Right comer of chimney of brick house 254 18 '-s mile. 
 
 JERE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on Sharps Island, about i^i miles south-southeast 
 of Sharps Island Light. (See Chart No. 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground about 7 feet above high water, 95 yards 
 south-southeast of old hotel building, 95 yards west-southwest of shore, 150 yards southwest of a point 
 and in such a position that .Sharps Island Light shows to the right of the old hotel building. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 24° 06' W) o 00 00 i>2' miles. 
 
 Church cupola 46 35 50 $% miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of roof of large house .... 47 44 5 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large house 104 25 4% miles. 
 
 Large chimney of large house 115 46 4^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of large house 142 21 5^^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of house 346 59 95 yards. 
 
 SHARPS ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Choptank River, about i mile 
 north-northwest of Sharps Island and 2H miles southwest of Blackwalnut Point. (See Chart No. 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on structure with a cylindrical foundation known as Sharps 
 Island Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Sharps Island Light. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Black" (N 43° 36' E) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 BLACK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Blackwalnut Point at north side of entrance 
 to Choptank River, about 2^ miles northeast of Sharps Island Light. (See Charts No. 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 33 yards 
 east-northeast of edge of bank, 45 yards west of edge of bank, 65 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 
 130 yards south of a lone apple tree. 
 
54 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a 1 n 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (S43°37' W) o 
 
 Near peak of old house 123 
 
 Lone apple tree 133 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 145 
 
 Right chimney of house near water 163 
 
 Right chimney of large house 211 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 232 
 
 Near peak of barn 253 
 
 Left chimney of house 270 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 283 
 
 Near peak of old hotel building on Sharps 
 
 Island 337 47 3_!,2 miles. 
 
 BAR. 
 
 00 00 2S4 miles. 
 
 10 yi mile. 
 
 16 131 yards. 
 
 38 i3^ miles. 
 
 31 I mile. 
 
 27 7 miles. 
 
 11 30 8,! 2 miles. 
 
 22 6 miles. 
 
 12 tP/% miles. 
 
 35 7 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of entrance to Harris Creek on Upper Bar Neck Point, about i^ 
 miles north-northeast of Blackwalnut Point and i]4 miles south-southeast of Tilghman Island Wharf. 
 (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 west of edge of bank and 60 yards north of line of trees at edge of marsh. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 45.81 meters S 83° 00' W of observed station nearly on line to large lone persimmon 
 tree 15 inches diameter. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe with top about 6 inches below surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches 
 above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Large Water Tank" (S 61° 46' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak stump 63 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree 78 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 88 
 
 Nail in blaze in lone persimmon tree 144 
 
 Reference station 144 
 
 Right chimney of first house to right of woods . 205 
 
 Schoolhouse cupola 213 
 
 Stack of cannery 216 
 
 Stack of cannery 227 
 
 Right chimney of house showing over woods . . 239 
 
 Neavitt schoolhouse cupola 269 
 
 Chimney of house 276 
 
 00 9X miles. 
 
 00 51.17 meters. 
 
 40 46.66 meters. 
 
 30 47-69 meters. 
 
 10 49- 48 meters. 
 
 00 45- 81 meters. 
 
 ^'i mile. 
 
 II 40 iH miles. 
 
 19 1% miles. 
 
 10 ij^ miles. 
 
 07 2yi miles. 
 
 25 iH miles. 
 
 58 2^2 miles. 
 
 CHANGE (1910). 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek on Change Point, about 1,12' miles east of Knapps 
 Narrows. (See Progress map . ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 45 yards 
 north-northeast of extreme end of point, 55 yards northwest of edge of bank, 35 yards east of edge of 
 bank, 70 yards southeast by south of comer of wire fence, and 70 yards south-southwest of wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 55 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Nelson 3 "(853° 21' E) o 
 
 "Windmill" 5 
 
 Near peak of house 25 
 
 Chimney of house 8g 
 
 Near peak of house 117 
 
 Near peak of storehouse on Tilghman Island 
 
 Wharf 123 
 
 Near peak of house 131 
 
 Near chimney of brick house 210 
 
 Right chimney of house 278 
 
 Near peak of house 307 
 
 CHEF. 
 
 00 00 V/i miles. 
 
 53 5° 9X miles. 
 
 43 7 miles. 
 
 04 2}/i miles. 
 
 29 2^4 miles. 
 
 16 i^ miles. 
 
 01 2% miles. 
 
 58 2yi miles. 
 
 54 X mile. 
 
 44 yi mile. 
 
 41 10 31-43 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cook Point, at southern side of entrance to 
 Choptank River, about 4 miles east of Sharps Island. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above nigh water, 30 yards 
 inside of fringe of trees parallel with shore, 45 yards southwest of eastern end of fringe of trees, 70 yards 
 east of western end of fringe of trees, and 190 yards northwest by north of gate in fence running east and 
 west. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 84° 01' W) o 00 00 4^^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 46 
 
 Large chimney of house 51 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 79 
 
 Left peak of house 81 
 
 Near peak of bam 98 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree ('• inches diam- 
 eter) 99 
 
 Near chimney on largest building in group . . 127 
 
 Left end of house 150 
 
 " Choptank River Light" 158 
 
 Lone persimmon tree 165 
 
 "Large water tank " 177 
 
 Right chimney outside house 194 
 
 Chimney on right one of two houses 222 
 
 Right peak of bam 251 
 
 Right peak of hotel on Sharps Island 341 
 
 20 28.53 meters. 
 
 4^4 miles. 
 
 50 29.94 meters. 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 7>2 miles. 
 
 50 30 43.16 meters. 
 
 24 6 miles. 
 
 48 30 7?/^ miles. 
 
 02 10 5J-^ miles. 
 
 47 231 yards. 
 
 43 10 t^/i miles. 
 
 02 2X miles. 
 
 37 yi mile. 
 
 19 X mile. 
 
 27 4 miles. 
 
 COOK POINT WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cook Point, between Tripps Bay and Cook 
 Point Cove, about I'^i miles southeast of end of point. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on windmill over smaller and west one of two water tanks 
 west of a barn on Cook Point farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of windmill over smaller tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
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56 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 BRANNOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay between Choptank River and Little Choptank 
 River, on the southern shore of Brannock Ray, about 7 miles southeast of Sharps Island Light. (See 
 Charts Nos. 36 and .37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on high land about S feet above high water, 11 yards south 
 of shore, 7 yards south of edge of bluff, S yards north of rail fence on far side of county road, 50 yards 
 east of bend where road leaves shore and runs toward farmhouse and 150 yards northeast of a farmhouse. 
 Marfe,?.— Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting about 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 Sharps Island Light (N 54° 34' W) o 
 
 Near peak of house on Cook Point 38 
 
 " Cook Point windmill " 45 
 
 Right chimney of house in trees 83 
 
 Between two chinmeys on large part of house . 104 
 
 Outside chimney on near end of house 108 
 
 Center one of three chimneys of house 142 
 
 Tangent of right end of bam roof 150 
 
 Center one of three chimneys on house 163 
 
 Right peak of house 203 
 
 Left chimney of i,' .-story house across creek. . 210 
 
 Near peak of bam 2S5 
 
 Tangent of Mills Point 343 
 
 Tangent of left end of Sharps Island Hotel. . 352 
 
 ROBINS. 
 
 00 00 7 miles. 
 
 18 3 '2 miles. 
 
 33 30 2J2 miles. 
 
 15 2 miles. 
 
 31 I mile. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 03 I mile. 
 
 4q I mile. 
 
 16 3^ mile. 
 
 34 2 miles. 
 
 47 2 miles. 
 
 11 3,^ mile. 
 
 43 K mile- 
 
 12 3', 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Hills Point, at northeast side of entrance to 
 Little Choptank River, about 6 miles southeast of Sharps Island Light. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 northeast by north of edge of bluff, 45 yards east by north of point of bluff, 65 yards south by east of 
 edge of bluff in range with Sharps Island Light, and 140 yards north by west of wire fence at bluff. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 34° 11' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 5 
 
 Left chimney of house 76 
 
 Near peak of bam 87 
 
 Tallest chimney of hou.se gr 
 
 Near peak of bam 222 
 
 Tangent of end of woods on Taylor Island . . . 229 
 
 Chimney of house on James Point 247 
 
 Tangent of James Point 248 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 336 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 353 
 
 Tangent of right side of hotel on Sharps 
 
 Island 356 39 
 
 43 20 37-11 meters. 
 
 25 J'8 mile. 
 
 14 J-g mile. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 52 S'i miles. 
 
 14 5^^ miles. 
 
 10 3^-8 miles. 
 
 00 s miles. 
 
 32 
 
 iS 
 
 30 28.22 meters. 
 
 50 ..:... 30.90 meters. 
 4I4 miles. 
 
 \ 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 57 
 
 RAGGED POINT 3. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Little Choptank River on Ragged Island, al^oiit 5 miles east of 
 the northeast end of James Island. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point about i foot above high water, 3 
 yards east of shore, 5 yards narthwest of shore, q yards north of extreme end of point, and loo yards east 
 of a small marsh island. Cement monument marking reference station is 27.27 meters N 31° 42' K of 
 observed station. Tile ]>ipe set in cement marking old reference station is 21.75 tiieters N 30^ 42' V, of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. Old reference station is tile pipe set in cement projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hudson" (N 76° 00' K) o 
 
 Near peak of bam 66 
 
 Near peak of bam 70 
 
 Near chimney of house 72 
 
 Right chimney of house 75 
 
 Near peak of barn 109 
 
 Near peak of bam 116 
 
 Left chimney of house on Hooper Point 117 
 
 Near peak of barn 129 
 
 Near peak of bam on Hills Point 247 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe) 314 
 
 New reference station (cement mon- 
 ument) 315 
 
 00 00 i5 s miles. 
 
 19 2 miles. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 31 2 '4 miles. 
 
 2'/ miles. 
 2'-s miles. 
 
 34 2ji miles. 
 
 no 2'^ miles. 
 
 47 
 
 2J-8 miles 
 
 40 2:. 7; meters. 
 
 ?7 meters. 
 
 TORREY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Slaughter Creek, about i mile southeast of Hooper Point, and 
 ^4 mile southwest of entrance to Parsons Creek. (See Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard marsh about i foot above high water, go yards east 
 northeast of shore, 250 yards south of shore, 50 yards west of young pine thicket, and near several small 
 pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Maryland" (S 22° 07' W) o 
 
 Peak of bam o 
 
 Cupola on barn g 
 
 Rightchimney of house r. . . . 22 
 
 Left chimney of house 47 
 
 Right end of bam 79 
 
 Left chimney of house 82 
 
 Center of old windmill 97 
 
 Left chimney of house on Hooper Point 109 
 
 Near peak of bam 174 14 4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 265 24 40 9.60 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 287 08 10 II. 86 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 292 06 00 17- 90 meters. 
 
 00 00 ?4 mile. . 
 
 25 I mile. 
 
 37 lyi miles. 
 
 48 i5-S miles. 
 
 07 
 
 58 
 
 f4 mile. 
 5'8 mile. 
 ^s mile. 
 I mile. 
 I mile. 
 
58 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 MARYLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Slaughter Creek, about iX miles northeast of Slaughter Creek 
 Bridge, and }4 mi'e southeast of shore. (See Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 35 yards northeast of fence 
 between fields, 105 yards west-northwest of road from Madison to Taylor Island, 115 yards northwest of 
 junction of fences at road, and 130 yards west-northwest of house on opposite side of road. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Noblee" (S29° 28' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of canning house 2 03 i ' s miles. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on bam 12 10 ^ mile. 
 
 Left side of barn 37 09 X mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 51 14 ^ mile. 
 
 Near chimney of large house 99 ^;} fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 126 38 J4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 163 02 }4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 212 46 f^ mile. 
 
 Center of front door of house on opposite side 
 
 of road 269 34 130 yards. 
 
 Near peak of bam 353 18 i mile. 
 
 WHITEWASH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Slaughter Creek, about iX miles north of Slaughter Creek Bridge, 
 and i>^ miles southwest of entrance to Parsons Creek. (See Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about on level with high water, about 25 yards 
 west-northwest of shore, 50 yards north -north west of shore, 60 yards southwest of shore, 50 yards east- 
 southeast of wire fence, and 300 yards south of farm house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Moore" (N 23 ° 17' E) o 00 00 ^g mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 28 $;^ 1% miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 42 53 s^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam ', . . 51 57 3^ mile. 
 
 Near gable of house 92 49 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 115 15 }4 mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 155 17 }^ mile. 
 
 Centerof canning house ventilators 161 17 iX miles. 
 
 Centerof draw of Slaughter Creek Bridge 169 48 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of large building 177 46 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 330 08 250 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of house 335 23 f^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 351 15 ^i mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 59 
 
 MOORE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Slaughter Creek, about H mile south of Hooper Point and 'J4, mile 
 west-southwest of entrance to Parsons Creek. (See Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and shell land near edge of marsh about i foot above 
 high water, 1 1 yards west of shore, 25 yards north of shore, 130 yards south of shore, 140 yards east of near 
 comer of large barn, and 200 yards west-southwest of end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Veith" (N9° 21' W) o 00 00 ^ mjle. 
 
 Right chimney of house 68 23 i J ^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 74 39 i}4 tniXes. 
 
 Near peak of barn 149 02 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 168 10 ]/i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 189 25 J^ mile. 
 
 Center of draw of Slaughter Creek bridge .... 205 46 V/i miles. 
 
 Nearcomerof large bam 275 24 140 yards. 
 
 Left edge of house 296 55 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam ._. 333 27 % mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house on Hooper Point 343 01 ^ mile. 
 
 VEITH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Little Choptank River on Hooper Point at western side of 
 entrance to Slaughter Creek about 2 miles south of Ragged Point. (See Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh about i foot above high water, 25 yards west 
 of shore, 30 yards south of shore, 50 yards northwest of shore, 6 yards east of edge of larger pond in marsh, 
 25 yards north of edge of smaller pond in marsh, and 125 yards east of an orchard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ragged Point 3" (N 7° 23' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 23 31 35^8 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Susquehanna Point 48 15 2% miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 75 11 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 172 27 % mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 173 28 J-i mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 208 22 % mile. 
 
 Center of old windmill 221 47 '-2 mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house on Hooper Point. . . . 272 12 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 353 05 2>yi miles. 
 
 CAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Little Choptank River on a point about 2 miles east of the 
 southeastern end of James Island, and i mile west of entrance to Slaughter Creek. (See Charts No. 36, 
 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 9 yards 
 southwest of shore, 17 yards southeast of end of point, 20 yards east of shore, and 180 yards north-north- 
 west of a house among trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.25 meters S 6° 58' E of 
 observed station. 
 
6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 oo oo 2 miles. 
 
 40 2 miles. 
 
 23 2}i miles. 
 
 31 4^2 miles. 
 
 27 4^8 miles. 
 
 18 3f^ miles. 
 
 56 i^-i miles. 
 
 20 i|-^ miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4 inch tile pipe set in cement and projecting 2 inches above 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Skid" (N 89° 23' W) o 
 
 Chimney on near end of old house 7 
 
 Chimney on end of small addition to house . . 38 
 
 Near peak of bam on Hills Point 83 
 
 Near peak of house 1 06 
 
 Left chimney of house 132 
 
 Middle chimney of house 164 57 3J^ miles. 
 
 Left chifdney of house 210 48 180 yards. 
 
 Reference station 262 25 00 g.25 meters. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 328 01 iX miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large house on north end of 
 Taylor Island 345 
 
 Tangent to north end of Taylor Island 356 
 
 SKID. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Ba)'. on extreme southern end of James Island, 
 about 8 ' 2 miles north-northeast of Cove Point Light and 4 miles southwest of Ragged Point. (See Charts 
 Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on land about 5 feet above high water, 1,1, yards west 
 of shore, 22 yards northeast of shore, and 60 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Four-inch tile 
 pipe marking old reference station is 148.83 meters N 9° 35' Wof observed station and cement monument 
 marking new reference station is 58.70 meters N 9° 59' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 4-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Old 
 reference station is nail in center of 4-inch tile pipe filled with and set in cement projecting 3 inches 
 above surface of ground. New reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monu- 
 ment projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Can" (S 89° 25' El o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam with metal roof 24 25 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 28 22 ^-i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 39 31 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 67 
 
 Right chimney of house 85 
 
 Tangent of north end of Taylor Island 107 
 
 Tangent of end of woods 224 
 
 Left chimney of large house 259 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe,) 259 
 
 New reference station (monument) 259 
 
 "Rede" (Right chimney of house) 274 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Casons Point .... 333 
 Chimney on near end of house on Hooper 
 
 Point 355 
 
 REDE. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 J4 mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 '4 mile. 
 
 10 148.83 meters. 
 
 40 
 
 .70 meters. 
 
 40 }i mile. 
 
 $yi miles. 
 
 32 2^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Little Choptank River on James Island about 3 miles 
 west-northwest of Hooper Point. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on two-story house on the east side of James Island and on 
 the south side of Oyster Creek at its mouth. 
 
 Marks. — Eastern chimney of two-story house. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 6i 
 
 JAMES. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on northeast end of James Island at south side of 
 entrance to Little Choptank River. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 8 yards west of 
 shore, 11 yards northwest of shore, 85 yards south of shore, and 75 yards east of pine woods. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 19.48 meters S 84° 17' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above siu'face of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Robins" (N 23° 14' E) o 
 
 Near peak of house 12 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 48 
 
 Near peak of bam 89 
 
 Near chimney of house on Hooper Point. ... 100 
 
 Left peak of long bam 107 
 
 Near peak of bam 146 
 
 Reference station 241 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 320 
 
 Right edge of old hotel on Sharps Island. ... 321 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Cook Point 357 
 
 00 00 2% miles. 
 
 37 3X miles. 
 
 42 zH miles. 
 
 01 4^ miles. 
 
 36 3 miles. 
 
 05 3X miles. 
 
 09 2% miles. 
 
 03 00 ig.48 meters. 
 
 02 40 7^ miles. 
 
 43 6X miles. 
 
 29 7 miles. 
 
 NELSON 3. 
 
 09 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Nelson Island, between the entrance to 
 Harris and Broad Creeks. (See Progress map.) 
 
 hninediate locality. — Observed station is on southwest point of island on marsh about 2 feet above 
 high water, 28 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, 45 yards northwest of edge of marsh, and 
 14 yards east of marsh. Cement monument marking reference station is 32.27 meters N 32° 05' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of nail in 3-inch square stub in tile pipe flush with ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (S 56° 09' E) o 
 
 " Large Water Tank' ' 10 
 
 Right chimney of house 31 
 
 Near chimney outside of house 45 
 
 Near peak of bam on Cook Point 67 
 
 Left peak of hotel on Sharps Island 98 
 
 " Sharps Island Light" 109 
 
 Chimney of house 137 
 
 Stackof cannery at Tilghman Island 153 
 
 Windmill at Tilghman Island 155 
 
 Chimney of house on Change Point 185 
 
 Left peak of house 197 
 
 Chimney of house 254 
 
 "St. Michaels Church Spire" 259 
 
 Reference station 268 
 
 Left peak of building 293 
 
 Near peak of house with three chimneys 335 
 
 00 5J.^ miles. 
 
 50 7X miles. 
 
 48 7 miles. 
 
 44 sK miles. 
 
 40 5}^ miles. 
 
 03 ■jl-'i miles. 
 
 04 20 -jyi miles. 
 
 36 4 miles. 
 
 43 sK miles. 
 
 12 3,'/^ miles. 
 
 37 ij^ miles.. 
 
 50 t}4 miles. 
 
 10 2^ miles. 
 
 55 10 6^ miles. 
 
 13 20 32. 27 meters. 
 
 43 2yi miles. 
 
 18 3 miles. 
 
62 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 ANNETTE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek about J^ mile north of Nelson Point, and on south 
 side of entrance to Balls Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, and 4 yards west of 
 shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.39 meters N 75° 59' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Myrtle" (N 15° 29' E) o 00 00 54 mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 18 39 3^4 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 29 53 3J^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam , 35 01 3X miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 36 35 3^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 72 54 2 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 102 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 116 
 
 Water tank at Castle Haven 123 
 
 North gable of bam on Todd Point 148 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 187 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 
 
 Reference station 268 
 
 19 lYt miles. 
 
 34 40 ty^ miles. 
 
 54 8^ miles. 
 
 31 tyi miles. 
 
 20 
 
 00 . . . 
 
 . . . 11.37 meters. 
 
 06 
 
 30 ... 
 
 . . . 16. 81 meters. 
 
 29 
 
 40 ... 
 
 . . . 9.39 meters. 
 
 PEARY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek about i mile north of entrance to Broad Creek, x'yi 
 miles north of Royston Island and \% miles east-northeast of Nelson Point. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 6 feet above high water, 3 yards east 
 of vertical bank which is washed by high water 100 yards south of north end of pine woods. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 20.93 meters N 43° 30' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Roys" (S 17° 35' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of Cook Point 44 
 
 Right tangent of Nelson Point 96 
 
 East chimney of house 117 
 
 East gable of Parlett house 131 
 
 South gable of bam 168 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 233 
 
 Reference station 241 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 307 35 10 15. 45 meters. 
 
 IRISH. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on west side of entrance to Irish Creek 
 about }4 mile northeast of Royston Island. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land, about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 east-northeast of edge of bank, 5 yards north of foot of bank, 4 yards north of a cedar tree, 10 yards west of 
 a small cedar tree at west end of line of locust trees, and 23 yards east-southeast of rounded point of bank. 
 
 00 00 iy2 miles. 
 
 53 6X miles. 
 
 09 i^ miles. 
 
 03 2 miles. 
 
 52 2^^ miles. 
 
 59 ij4 miles. 
 
 40 17. 49 meters. 
 
 50 20. 93 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 63 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pont"(Ni3°04'E) o 
 
 Near peak of building 25 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 68 
 
 Left peak of house 98 
 
 Left peak of bam 123 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 152 
 
 Near peak of house 185 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 206 
 
 " Sharps Island Light' ' 230 
 
 Near peak of house 291 
 
 00 ^ mile. 
 
 49 1% miles. 
 
 52 50 16.33 meters. 
 
 15 1^ mile. 
 
 13 I mile. 
 
 52 10 4.29 meters. 
 
 06 5 miles. 
 
 40 6.24 meters. 
 
 10 20 9 miles. 
 
 12 3J^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 348 54 300 yards. 
 
 ROYS. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Choptank River on southern end of Royston Island, about 
 X mile southwest of entrance to Irish Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 15 yards north of shore, 25 
 yards east of shore, and 25 yards northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 44° 37' E) o 
 
 " Large Water Tank" g 
 
 Peak of large bam 49 
 
 Right peak of bam 71 
 
 Windmill 71 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" log 
 
 Chxu'ch Spire 134 
 
 Chiu-ch Spire 134 
 
 Large spire 134 
 
 Windmill 146 
 
 00 00 3^ miles. 
 
 09 00 5S4 miles. 
 
 44 n}4 miles. 
 
 08 5^^ miles. 
 
 18 5J^ miles. 
 
 16 30 ?,}/i miles. 
 
 43 6 miles. 
 
 47 6 miles. 
 
 57 6 miles. 
 
 07 5f^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 170 03 3 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches daimeter). 215 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter) . 281 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) " 358 
 
 28 
 
 . . . 3X miles. 
 
 4,3 10 . . . 
 
 . . . 10.64 meters. 
 
 24 20 . . . 
 
 . . . 6.22 meters. 
 
 28 40 15.92 meters. 
 
 CREEK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to Irish Creek, 
 about f^ mile east-northeast of Royston Island. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station on marsh point about i foot above high water, 11 yards south- 
 east of shore, II yards east of shore, 17 yards north -northeast of shore, and 14 yards south of cut in shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above stuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
64 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Dot" (S 17° 34' W) o 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 118 45 S/g mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 146 12 1^4 miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 184 09 i^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 230 02 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large building 354 09 5^^ miles. 
 
 CORNER (CHOPTANK RIVER). 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to Chapel Creek, about 
 2 miles southeast of Todd Point, and 3 miles south-southwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart 
 No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy land about 3 feet above high water, 30 yards east 
 of shore, 30 yards south of shore, 35 5''ards southeast of extreme end of point, and west of small clump 
 of small pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Dot"(N 58=43' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 35 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 75 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 105 
 
 Right comer of new house 108 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 187 
 
 Near peak of 2 ! 2-story house 308 
 
 Chimney outside right end of house 340 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 356 
 
 40 
 
 55 
 
 ': miles. 
 
 13.81 meters. 
 
 20 3 miles. 
 
 03 00 3.57 meters. 
 
 42 '.-2 mile. 
 
 20 10 8. 21 meters. 
 
 25 ]/i mile. 
 
 33 2 miles. 
 
 46 2X miles. 
 
 DOT. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on Todd Point, about 3 miles east of Cook 
 Point, and ^li miles southwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 4 feet above high water, 55 yards west-southwest of 
 shore, 30 yards south-southwest of edge of bank, 40 yards south by east of point \\here bank meets marsh, 
 70 yards south by west of extreme end of jjoint, and 200 yards northeast by north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of grovmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-iijch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 56° 26' K) o 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 37 
 
 Near peak of house 42 
 
 Near peak of building 72 
 
 Chimney outside right end of house 102 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 175 
 
 Left chimney of house on Cook Point 212 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 218 
 
 Church Spire 250 
 
 Left peak of house 277 
 
 Near peak of bam 290 09 7^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on house 333 02 j,Yi miles. 
 
 00 00 3;'4 miles. 
 
 36 00 3J^ miles. 
 
 45 2j^ miles. 
 
 49 2X miles. 
 
 18 134 miles. 
 
 25 200 yards. 
 
 24 2^:, miles. 
 
 32 40 ■}% miles. 
 
 04 40 "1% miles. 
 
 10 7X miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 65 
 
 HUDvSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Little Choptank River on Casans Point, about i mile north of 
 Susquehanna Point, and I'A mil?s east-northeast of Ragged Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand beach about on level with high water, 2 yards 
 southof arailfenceextendingalongshore, and 130) ards west-northwest of end of woods atshore. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 29.65 meters N 8° 30' W of observed station. Four-inch tile pipe 
 marking old reference station is 3.99 meters N 7° 14' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-incli tile pipe set in cement projecting 3 inches above surface 
 of cement and 6 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. Old reference station is center of 4-inch 
 tile pipe projecting 3 inches above siu-face of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Jenifer" (N I ' 41' W) o 00 00 I4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of lyi-siory house 13 24 i,!-4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 30 45 ij ^ miles. 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire". .. . 145 10 30 2,34^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 213 30 ^^4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Hooper Point 223 01 i}-i miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 251 57 smiles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 327 50 J<i' mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 350 21 Vi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 352 51 3.^ mile. 
 
 New reference station (cement monu- 
 ment) 353 II 50 29.65 meters. 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe) 354 26 30 3.99 meters. 
 
 JENIFER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Hudson Creek about ^-i mile northwest of entrance to Back Creek 
 and K ™''^ north of Casons Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 
 K yards northeast of shore, 9 yards southwest of shore, 55 yards north by west of extreme end of marsh 
 point, and 65 yards southeast of corner of wire fence about in line with a bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Henry" (N i°o6' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of left end of Ross UTiarf 8 55 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 20 24 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 32 30 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 64 33 5-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 85 48 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 119 59 2 miles. 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church spire" 151 57 30 3 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Casons Point 159 58 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 189 26 ^2 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 225 32 % mile. 
 
 Lightning rod on house 276 57 225 yards. 
 
 Near peak of bam 304 00 . . yi mile. 
 
 58345—13—5 
 
66 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 HENRY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Hudson Creek at south side of entrance to a cove about i mile 
 north of Casons Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards south of shore, 5 yards 
 
 northwest of shore, 10 yards west of extreme end of point, and 34 yards north of wire fence at shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of grotmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Mitchell " (N 3° oS' E) o 00 00 J.4 mile. 
 
 Tangent to left end of Ross Wharf 5 28 J-s mile. 
 
 Chimney in center of small house 17 23 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 41 04 f s mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 56 29 ]/i mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 96 44 J^ mile 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church spire" 148 58 00 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 209 20 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 340 27 '/(mile. 
 
 MITCHELL. 
 
 General locality. — H^estem shore of Hudson Creek about 5 s mile north-northwest of entrance to Back 
 Creek and 1J4 miles north of CasDns Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observ-ed station is in a small grove of oak trees about 2 feet above high water, 
 II )'ards souUiwest of shore, 12 yards north of shore, and 29 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Back" (N 70° 51' E) o 00 00 J.4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 23 09 X ™'ls. 
 
 Chimney on small house 35 09 fs mile. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 41 36 Sg mile. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 53 32 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 122 09 3 1 mile. 
 
 Near peak of barn 133 23 ? s mile . 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (iS inches diameter) . 178 27 00 8.72 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (16 inches diameter). 194 51 20 14.95 meters. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house. . .' 276 17 3^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches diameter) . 281 12 30 10.93 meters. 
 
 Near peak of barn 321 03 54 mile. 
 
 BACK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Hudson Creek about s-s mile north of entrance to Back Creek and 
 1^4. miles north of Casons Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on solid ground at edge of woods about 2 feet above high 
 water, 14 yards east of shore, 16 yards northeast of shore, 45 yards south -southeast of shore, and 175 yards 
 north-northwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 
 
 '6i 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Bayly " (S i ° 40' E) o 
 
 Near chimney of house 29 
 
 Near peak of house 33 
 
 Near peak of bam 42 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 72 
 
 Left chimney of house 151 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree(i2 inches diameter). 175 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree(i2inchesdiameter). 226 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree ( 1 2 inches diameter) . 305 
 
 Right chimnej' of house 340 
 
 BAYLY. 
 
 00 00 i4 mile. 
 
 44 J^ mile. 
 
 20 5^ mile. 
 
 53 K mile- 
 OS 3-8 mile. 
 
 44 3^ mile. 
 
 02 50 8.05 meters. 
 
 14 50 1 1. 19 meters. 
 
 13 20 16.04 meters. 
 
 53 175 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Hudson Creek about J-s mile north of entrance to Back Creek and 
 I mile north of Casons Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about on level with high water, 11 yards east of 
 shore, 20 yards south of shore, 22 yards northeast of shore, 8 yards west of a bank 3 feet high, and 15 yards 
 southwest of a large dead cherrj' tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center poi.nt of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Jenifer" (Ss5°44'W) o 
 
 Near peak of house 9 
 
 Left peak of bam 23 
 
 Right chimney of house 73 
 
 Left chimney of house 103 
 
 Left chimney of house 117 
 
 Left chimney of house 129 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 172 
 
 Near peak of small house 193 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 20 Ji mile. 
 
 59 }4 mile. 
 
 18 }4 mile. 
 
 15 1)4 miles. 
 
 03 
 
 28 li mile. 
 
 17 00 8.19 meters. 
 
 18 ^ mile. 
 
 CARRIE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Hudson Creek on north side of entrance to Back Creek about ^4 
 mile north of Casons Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a cultivated field about 4 feet above high 
 water, 15 yards east of shore, 3 yards east of edge of bank, and 160 yards north of point at north side of 
 entrance to Back Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Louise" (S 28° 56' E) o 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire", . - 3 
 
 Left chimney of house 74 
 
 Chimney in center of house loi 
 
 Lightning rod on right end of house 126 
 
 Left dormer window of house 174 
 
 Left chimney of house 191 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 196 
 
 Near peak of bam ■. . . 229 
 
 Near end of house 285 
 
 Near peak of bam 306 
 
 00 00 14 mile. 
 
 09 30 ..:... 3 miles. 
 
 19 ^8 mile. 
 
 56 >4 mile. 
 
 31 }4 mile. 
 
 31 X niile. 
 
 27 ij^ miles. 
 
 50 50 9-35 meters. 
 
 58 3^ mile. 
 
 09 iX miles. 
 
 17 2 miles. 
 
68 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 LOUISE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Hudson Creek on point at south side of entrance to Back Creek 
 about yi mile north of Cas^ns Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point about i foot above high water, 
 18 yards north-northeast of shore, 22 yards southeast of shore, 30 yards northwest of shore, and 30 yards 
 east -northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 Rejerences. — o / // 
 
 "Mac" (S 64° 57' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house o 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire". .. 39 
 
 Tangent of Casons Point 74 
 
 Center chimney of house 129 
 
 Left end of house 155 
 
 Chimney in center of house 172 
 
 Near peak of bam 192 
 
 Near peak of bam 280 
 
 Right chimney of house 302 
 
 Right chimney of house 338 
 
 00 00 i! s miles. 
 
 39 i'2 miles. 
 
 32 00 2}4 miles. 
 
 06 yi mile. 
 
 17 yi mile. 
 
 13 l4 mile. 
 
 15 yi mile. 
 
 22 yi mile. 
 
 20 K mile. 
 
 08 ^'i mile. 
 
 31 2 miles. 
 
 GREENWELL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Little Choptank River on point of land at north side of 
 entrance to a cove between Butter Pot Point and Cedar Point about yi mile northwest of McKeils Point. 
 (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 yards north 
 of shore, 13 yards southwest of shore, and 25 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 27.78 meters N 35° ii' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub projecting 12 inches above surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Ross" (N 62° 17' E) o 
 
 Near peak of bam 32 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire". .. . 102 
 
 Left peak of large house 126 28 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 155 20 4f| miles. 
 
 Center chimney of house 189 03 
 
 Near peak of bam 2 53 14 
 
 Reference station 262 32 
 
 Near peak of bam 309 25 
 
 Left chimney of house 314 49 
 
 Center chimney of house 344 58 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 39 i}4 miles. 
 
 24 30 2% miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 50 27.78 meters. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 ROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Little Choptank River on Cedar Point about yi mile north 
 of entrance to Fishing Creek. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 25 yards 
 southwest of shore, 30 yards west of shore, 60 yards north by west of extreme end of point, and 150 yards 
 east by south of four pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe bxuied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 69 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Lee"(N 51° 25' E) 
 
 Chimney on near peak of house. 
 
 Near peak of bam 
 
 Chimney on near end of house. . 
 
 Near peak of bam 
 
 Chimney on left end of house . . . 
 A cupola 
 
 o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 21 43 2'^ miles. 
 
 23 09 2^ miles. 
 
 43 27 ]/i mile. 
 
 71 32 i>^ miles. 
 
 100 13 2 miles. 
 
 loi 09 2 miles. 
 
 Left one of four pine trees standing together. . 233 ig 150 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of i>i'-story house 272 46 yi mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 292 11 ij^ miles. 
 
 Centerof roof of bxmgalow on Cherry Island. . 341 28 i mile. 
 
 PHIL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of entrance to Beckwith and Phillips Creeks on point at 
 
 west side of entrance to Phillips Creek about % mile northeast of Cherry Island. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh abDut i foDt abave high water, 12 yards 
 
 southwest of shore, 33 yards north of shore, 25 yards west-northwest of extreme end of point, and 40 
 
 ■ yards from trees along edge of cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-ineh tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cherry Island Water Tank" (S 72° 48' E) . . o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of Town Point 64 42 1% miles. 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 82 21 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of barn 102 15 %■ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 222 19 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 245 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 319 59 f^ mile. 
 
 DUPONT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Beckwith Creek about ' s mile northwest of the northeast end of 
 Cherry Island. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a grove of small pine trees about i foot above high water, 
 17 yards west of shore, 25 yards northwest of shore, and 35 yards north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" (S 12° 29' W). . . o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Centerof roof of bungalow on Cherry Island. . . 6 09 '-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 25 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 34 
 
 Near end of iK-story house 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) io6 
 
 Near peak of bam 205 
 
 Near peak of house 242 
 
 Between two chimneys on house 295 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 297 22 40 6.60 meters. 
 
 05 
 
 miles. 
 
 30 6.55 meters. 
 
 '4. mile. 
 
 30 50 12.84 meters. 
 
 33 I oi'le. 
 
 5° X mile. 
 
 09 ^4 mile. 
 
70 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 BECKWITH 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Beckwith Creek about % mile northeast of the northeast end of 
 Cherry Island. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 
 30 yards northeast of shore, 35 yards east of shore. 35 j'ards southeast of shore, and about ' s mile south by 
 east of small iM-story hou.se. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried \vith top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cherrj' Island Water Tank" (S 53° 40' W). . . o 00 00 j. 2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house on Cherry Island 4 38 % m\\e. 
 
 Near peak of bam 21 51 ij^f miles. 
 
 Nailin blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter). 93 og 50 20.32 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 97 47 52 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter). 102 49 30 ig. 46 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 165 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 300 34 J^J' mile. 
 
 CHERRY ISLAND WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Little Choptank River on Cherry Island. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on water tower on south end of Cherry Island. 
 Marks. — Observed station is flagstaff on water tank on Cherry Island. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 LEE. 
 
 General locality. — North shore of upper Little Choptank River on point between Little Choptank 
 River and Beckwiths Creek. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 j'ards 
 northeast of shore, 25 yards south of shore, 60 yards east-southeast of extreme end of point, and 175 yards 
 west-northwest of pine woods at shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 51 meters 
 N 4° 54' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail i.n 3-inch pine stub with top flush with surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" (N 4° 08' E). .. . o 00 00 ;'4 mile. 
 
 Reference station o 46 00 ii..Si meters. 
 
 Right chimney of house 23 46 Ji mile. 
 
 Near peak of ham 76 32 2X miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 95 31 iji miles. 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 201 44 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 251 02 ^/i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 323 30 if^ miles. 
 
 Centerof roof of bungalow on Cherry Island. . . 354 28 5^ mile. 
 
 SOLOMON. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of upper Little Choptank River on point west at side of entrance to 
 Solomons Cove about I's miles northeast of Town Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about on level with high water, i yard east 
 of shore, 3 yards west of shore, and 5 yards north of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 14.34 meters N 2° 39' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 71 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lee" (S 72 "38' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" 22 45 50 % mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 7,1, 38 i/i, mile. 
 
 Reference station 104 42 20 14-34 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 124 37 % mile. 
 
 Right peak of bam 201 41 1J-2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 254 10 yi m\\&. 
 
 Near peak of bam 303 39 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 357 56 lyi miles 
 
 SETH. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of upper Little Choptank River opposite' entrance to Smiths Cove, 
 and about ]4 mile east of Solomons Cove. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about on level with high water, 3 yards 
 northwest of shore, 5 yards northeast of shore, and 100 yards west-southwest of extreme end of point. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 24.90 meters N 26° 06' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Adam" (S 21° 04' W) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 12 11 >^ mile. 
 
 Middle chimney of house 14 52 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney on center of house 32 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 54 58 2% miles. 
 
 Reference station 132 50 30 24.90 meters. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 181 37 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 194 13 iX "I'les. 
 
 Near peak of large house 208 17 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of small house 236 50 >2 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 263 57 fi mile. 
 
 Right peak of bam 321 40 i mile. 
 
 ADAM. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Little Choptank River about 14, mile west of entrance 
 to Smith Cove. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about on level with high water, 3 yards 
 south of shore, 3 yards southwest of shore, and 6 yards east of share. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 27.50 meters S 33° 31' E of observed statian. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Seth" (N 21° 03' E) o 00 00 '4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on i'<-story house i 10 I's miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 11 50 i;< miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house 19 50 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of small house 42 36 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 47 07 i mile . 
 
 Near peak of bam 49 58 i mile. 
 
 Reference station 125 25 30 27.50 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 204 36 }4 mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 211 16 % vaWi. 
 
 Near peak of bam 244 05 2 miles. 
 
72 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
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 00 . . . 
 
 . . . I mile. 
 
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 . . . iH miles. 
 
 34 
 
 10 . . . 
 
 . . . I mile. 
 
 i8 
 
 
 . . . 7s mile. 
 
 55 
 
 40 ... 
 
 . . . 3.85 meters. 
 
 51 
 
 
 . . . xli miles. 
 
 51 
 
 40 . ,. 
 
 . . . 6.49 meters. 
 
 50 
 
 
 . . . X mile. 
 
 2.S 
 
 30 ... 
 
 . . . 17.13 meters. 
 
 5o 
 
 
 ... 150 yards. 
 
 20 
 
 
 . . . i}4 miles. 
 
 LAYTON. 
 
 General locality. — Southeast shore of Little Choptank River about ^ mile south of Solomons Cove 
 and i>4 miles east-northeast of Town Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 2 yards east of edge of bank i 
 foot high, 23 yards west of shore, 24 yards south-southwest of shore, 30 yards northwest of shore, 18 
 yards north of a graveyard, and 150 j'ards northeast of a house. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 17.13 meters S 45° 02' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in locust stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lee" (N 79° 26' W) o 
 
 Right chimney of house 3 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" 19 
 
 Chimney on center of hou.se 82 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 108 
 
 Chimney on near end of small house 144 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 167 
 
 Near chimney of house 172 
 
 Reference station 214 
 
 Near chimney of house 306 
 
 Near peak of bam 346 
 
 DAVID. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of upper Little Choptank River on point about ^ mile northeast 
 of Town Point and 14 mile southeast of Lee Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about on level with high water, 3 yards 
 west of shore, 3 yards east of shore, 3 yards south of extreme end of point, and 100 yards north of pine 
 woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 15.24 meters S 2° 58' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in 3-inch pine stub flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Town" (S 47° 24' W) o 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of Butter Pot Point 12 18 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 32 37 i>^ miles. 
 
 Center chimney of house 34 46 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 49 57 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 93 55 2 miles. 
 
 Left end of bam roof 147 58 }4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 203 42 2 miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 309 37 30 15.24 meters. 
 
 TOWN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Little Choptank River on northeast side of entrance to 
 Fishing Creek on Town Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh point on the north side of Town Point 
 about I foot above high water, 9 yards east of shore, 14 yards southwest of shore, 14 yards south-southeast 
 of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 73 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lee" (N 8° 42' E) o 00 00 j-g mile. 
 
 Peak of bam showing through trees 1 1 1 53 S-^ mile . 
 
 Tangent of Casons Point 236 40 i J^' miles 
 
 Near peak of bam 268 16 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 270 18 i mile. 
 
 Center chimney of house 274 20 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 300 
 
 Right chimney of house 318 
 
 Center chimney of house 342 
 
 Center of near side of roof of bungalow on 
 Cherry Island 356 
 
 39 
 
 06 
 
 30 
 
 y% mile. 
 -lyi miles. 
 iH miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 SWEP. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Fishing Creek about 3-f mile east-northeast of McKeils 
 Point and ,'4 mile east-southeast of Town Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on firm land about i foot above high water, 9 yards northeast 
 of shore, 10 yards northwest of shore, 7 yards north of extreme end of paint, and 30 yards SDUthwest by 
 south of near comer of a dairy. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hugh" (S8° 20' E) o 
 
 Near chimney of house 2 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 41 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 75 
 
 Center chimney of house 116 
 
 Tangent of Town Point 116 
 
 Near comer of dairy 214 
 
 Nail in apple tree (10 inches diameter) 221 
 
 Near peak of house 301 
 
 HUGH. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 23 i}4 miles. 
 
 48 J4 mile. 
 
 01 f^ mile. 
 
 II i}4 miles. 
 
 20 X mile. 
 
 18 30 yards. 
 
 54 10 13.14 meters. 
 
 55 Xmile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Fishing Creek about 3/^ mile southeast of Town Point and ^ mile 
 northwest of Windmill Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on high marsh about 2 feet above high water, 12 yards north- 
 east of shore, 13 yards southeast of shore, and 17 yards east of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' '' 
 
 " Etta" (864'= 09' E) o 
 
 Near peak of bam 136 
 
 Near chimney of house 138 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 168 
 
 Near peak of barn 175 
 
 Near peak of barn 185 
 
 Left chimney of house 188 
 
 Middle chimney of house 205 
 
 Left chimney of house 236 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin dead cedar tree 252 
 
 00 00 ', 2 mile . 
 
 28 J-s mile. 
 
 34 >2 mile. 
 
 46 % mile. 
 
 17 2>2 miles. 
 
 52 1^4, miles. 
 
 25 \yi miles. 
 
 46 i,'/2 miles. 
 
 05 yi mile. 
 
 02 30 13. 64 meters. 
 
74 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 ETTA. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Fishing Creek at east side of entrance to a small creek about 
 X mile north of Windmill Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 8 yards east of shore, 
 9 yards northeast of shore, i r yards southeast of shore, and 100 yards west of a barn. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mary"(S i°38'E) o 00 00 % m\\e^. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks bam 28 39 ^ mile. 
 
 Center of cupola on Brooks workshop 31 45 J^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 47 13 J^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 96 59 i mile . 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 134 04 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 144 11 ^-^ mile. 
 
 Nearpeakof large part of house 217 34 '.smile. 
 
 Peak of bam '. 258 47 100 yards. 
 
 MARY. 
 
 General locality. — Nortlieastem shore of Fishing Creek on Windmill Point, about iK miles southeast 
 of Little Choptank River entrance to Fishing Creek. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 11 yards 
 northwest of shore, 17 yards southeast of shore, and 18 yards east of shore. Cedar stub marking old station 
 "Windmill Poinf'is 12.60 meters S 82 22' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Substu^ace mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ' " 
 
 " Neil "(886° 09' E) o 00 00 f| mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 23 41 |/^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 30 19 t% miles. 
 
 Right chimne)' of house 47 26 ^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 100 37 \4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Brooks house 125 56 fi mile. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks workshop 132 58 5^ mile. 
 
 Rightchimney of house 156 43 X mile. 
 
 "Windmill Point" (cedar stub) 168 31 20 12.60 meters. 
 
 Nearpeakof bam 212 09 2^ miles. 
 
 NEIL. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Fishing Creek about ^ mile east of Windmill Point. (See Chart 
 No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on third marsh point east of Windmill Point about i foot 
 above high water, 3 yards north of shore, 5 yards northeast of shore, 5 yards northwest of shore, 70 yards 
 south-southeast of gate to yard of farm house, and 115 yards south of farmhouse. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 26. 10 meters N 5° 41' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with siu^ace of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tom"(S68°ss'W) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks bam 3 45 i mile. 
 
 Center of Brooks workshop cupola 4 35 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 41 02 % mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 75 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Near chimney of house 93 07 no yards. 
 
 Cupola on barn 106 02 140 yards. 
 
 Reference station 116 45 30 26.10 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of house 185 52 J g mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 199 48 i mile. 
 
 Lightningrodonright end of house 307 25 y^ m\\e. 
 
 Near peak of house 351 38 J^s mile. 
 
 KIRBY. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Fishing Creek opposite entrance to Church Creek about i mile 
 east of Windmill Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on solid land about i foot above high water, 5 yards north 
 of shore, 6 yards northeast of shore, 10 yards east of shore, 45 yards southwest of wire fence, and 125 
 yards south of a small house. Cement monument marking reference station is 19.99 meters N 5° 25' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of the ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Neil "(885° 03' W) o 00 00 J-i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house g 29 }i mile. 
 
 Cupolaon barn 17 20 ^^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 69 50 125 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of house 79 22 ^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 100 21 40 19-99 ™eters. 
 
 Near peak of house 162 42 14 mile. 
 
 Twochimneysof house nearly in range 186 31 f^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 281 32 '-^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 327 52 ^ mile. 
 
 Center lightning rod of house 332 48 14 mile. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks bam 351 25 i^s miles. 
 
 PAUL (LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER). 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Fishing Creek, about lyi miles northeast of Deep Water Point. 
 (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a garden about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 north of shore, 10 yards west of shore, 13 yards northeast of shore, and 40 yards southeast of a i>^-story 
 house. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.53 meters N 28° 53' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in locust stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Neil" (S 76° 32' W) o 00 00 ij-s miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn 7 37 iX mil^s. 
 
 Near comer of house 47 49 40 yards. 
 
 Reference station 74 35 00 8.53 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of house 168 51 >2 mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 190 58 i>< miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 243 15 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 258 13 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 321 55 i^-g miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 343 18 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 352 35 1^4 miles. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks barn 358 14 2 miles. 
 
76 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 CHURCH CREEK (NO. i WEST). 
 
 General locality- — Western shore of Church Creek, about yi mile south of Fishing Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of cultivated land about 2 feet above high water, 
 3 yards south of shore, 20 yards northwest of shore, and 30 yards east of extreme end of point. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 14.60 meters S 4° 47' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Kirby" (N 1° 27' W) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of left one of two bams 26 38 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 41 32 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of i>2-story house 131 24 yim\\i.. 
 
 Reference STATION 186 13 40 14.60 meters. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 228 21 200 yards. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 300 05 >^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of large house 326 54 f^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of iX-story house 356 27 ^ mile. 
 
 AUSTIN. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Fishing Creek, on a point about f s mile east-southeast of Wind- 
 mill Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of young orchard about 3 feet above high water, 
 18 yards south of shore, 35 yards southwest of shore, 2 yards southwest of edge of bank next to marsh, 
 10 yards east of edge of bank, and 75 yards north -northwest of near corner of a two-story house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 Rejerences. — o / // 
 
 "Tom" (S 86° 17' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 9 38 i mile. 
 
 , Left chimney of house 108 10 X mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 149 11 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of i>^-story house 158 55 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 172 21 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 213 14 50 4.86 meters. 
 
 Near comer of house 237 36 75 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 347 06 J<C mile. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks bam 358 49 ^ mile. 
 
 Center of cupola on Brooks workshop 359 18 % mile. 
 
 TOM. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Fishing Creek, on a point of land between two coves, about 
 j/i mile south of Windmill Point, and i]4 miles southeast of Little Choptank River. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 9 yards 
 southwest of end of point, and 10 yards southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsiu^ace mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 77 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Brooks" (S 89° 03' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 20 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 58 43 2>< miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 145 02 fi mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of large house 154 12 X mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 162 17 lyi miles. 
 
 Center lightning rod on large house 181 03 J-S mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 205 55 J^ mile. 
 
 Center of cupola on bam 288 51 >i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 300 30 125 yards. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks bam 353 38 X mile. 
 
 Center of cupola on Brooks workshop 35s 15 ^ mile. 
 
 BROOKS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Fishing Creek, near Brooks shipyard, about X ™ile south- 
 west of Windmill Point.. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 8 yards south of shore, 11 yards southeast 
 of shore, 15 yards northeast of shore, and 50 yards north by west of northeast end of large workshop. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Doctor" (N 2° 28' E) o 00 00 ^8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 26 34 ^4 file. 
 
 Cupola on center of large bam 66 29 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 68 35 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 77 38 2 miles. 
 
 Lightning rod on near end of house 87 10 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 103 31 100 yards. 
 
 Weather vane on bam cupola 127 20 75 yards. 
 
 Cupola on workshop 182 11 45 yards. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 328 00 yi mile. 
 
 DOCTOR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Fishing Creek on a prominent point about i mile southeast of 
 Little Choptank River. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh about i foot above high water, 30 yards 
 southwest of shore, 30 yards northwest of shore, and 25 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Eleanor" (N 81° 04' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 32 51 JA mile. 
 
 Middle dormer window of house 34 24 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 50 52 2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house in 40 ^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 131 21 ,14' mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 193 51 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 209 16 i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 252 13 Ji mile. 
 
 Weather vane on bam cupola 257 22 10 ^4 mile. 
 
 Cupola on Brooks workshop 263 41 H mile. 
 
78 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 ELEANOR. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Fishing Creek about ■' s mile soiitii-soiitheast of McKeils 
 Point, and i mile south of Town Point. (See Chart No. ,^7.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy land at edge of woods about 10 yards southwest by 
 south of shore, 15 yards vvest-northwest of shore, 28 yards west -south west of extreme end of small marsh 
 point, and 70 yards west-northwest of shore end of fence extending into water at a marsh point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of the ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Laney"(N i4°32' W) o 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" 19 
 
 Middle dormer window of house 34 
 
 Near peak of bam 37 
 
 Left chimney of house 48 
 
 Righc chimney of house 85 35 J/i mile. 
 
 Right end of bam roof 94 16 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 288 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 315 
 
 Near peak of house 355 
 
 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 14 20 2j4, miles. 
 
 35 I mile. 
 
 51 I mile. 
 
 56 I mile. 
 
 00 17-95 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 6.70 meters. 
 
 00 8. 40 meters. 
 
 kT mile. 
 
 LANEY. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Little Choptank River on soutliwestem side of entrance to 
 Fishing Creek on the northeast end of McICeils Point. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point 35 yards southeast of shore, 50 yards north- 
 west of shore, and 35 yards south-southwest of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mac"(S77°o8' W) o 00 00 '-4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 34 50 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 54 23 1 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 83 48 i}i miles. 
 
 Centerof roof of bungalow on Cherry Island. . . 112 23 i5^ miles. 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" 113 38 30 i;''i miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 152 37 Ji mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 231 
 
 Cupola on bam 247 
 
 Near chimney of house 273 
 
 MAC. 
 
 03 i}/i miles. 
 
 50 1^ miles. 
 
 13 14 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Little Choptank River on northeast side of Tobacco Stick 
 Bay on McKeils Point. (.See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on west side of McKeils Point about 3 feet above high water, 
 16 yards east of edge of bank, 20 yards southeast of edge of bank, 25 yards northeast of edge of bank, 
 and 150 yards south-southwest of extreme end of point. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 79 
 
 28 
 
 00 1^8 miles. 
 
 10 iVi miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire" 
 
 (S4°37'E) o 
 
 Spire of M. P. Church at Madison i 
 
 Tangent of Casons Point 89 
 
 Center chimney of house 103 
 
 Near peak of hou.se 113 
 
 Chimney on center of house 117 
 
 Near peak of large barn 140 
 
 Near peak of bam 147 24 i,K miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 151 55 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 155 45 i mile. 
 
 Center of near side of roof of bungalow on 
 
 Cherry Island 203 35 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 242 57 ti mile. 
 
 Near comer of house S02 24 5,^ mile. 
 
 42 I'/i miles. 
 
 58 2}^ miles. 
 
 03 1V2 miles. 
 
 II ijs miles. 
 
 40 lys miles. 
 
 MADISON SOUTHERN M. E. CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of I.ittle Choptank River in the town of Madison at the head of 
 Toliacco Stick Bay. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on structure known as Southern M. E. Church, which is the 
 tallest of three spires in the town of Madison. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is spire on Southern M. E. Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 TOBACCO STICK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Little Choptank River on the northem end of point between 
 Woolford Creek and Tobacco Stick Bay. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about in the center of a shell pile near end of point about i 
 foot above high water, 13 yards southeast of shore , 14 yards south of shore, and 30 yards south west of shore . 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 21.35 meters S 29° 34' E of observed station and about 
 in range with Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire. Four-inch tile pipe marking old reference station 
 is 2.84 meters N 76° 30' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 6-inch cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. Old reference station is 4-inch tile pipe set in cement. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Madison Southern M. E. Church Spire" (S. 
 
 29° 53' E) o 
 
 New reference st.^tion (cement monu- 
 ment) o 
 
 Right end of roof of cannery 8 
 
 Tangent of James Point 122 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 165 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 189 
 
 Near peak of bam 211 
 
 "Cherry Island Water Tank" 234 
 
 Tangent of McKeils Point 240 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe) 286 
 
 Near peak of old barn 344 
 
 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 18 10 21.35 meters. 
 
 49 I mile. 
 
 14 5>2 miles. 
 
 56 1^8 miles. 
 
 40 3 miles. 
 
 16 ifs miles. 
 
 58 50 2f^ miles. 
 
 46 I mile. 
 
 22 50 2.84 meters. 
 
 51 2 miles. 
 
8o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 WOOL. 
 
 00 00 2^i miles. 
 
 41 30 27.12 meters. 
 
 25 2yi miles. 
 
 27 4j^ miles. 
 
 27 4^ miles. 
 
 08 2 miles. 
 
 10 \}i miles. 
 
 18 2yi miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Little Choptank River on Susquehanna Point X niile west 
 of entrance to Woolford Creek. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 
 yards south of shore , 17 yards southwest of shore, and 22 yards east of shore . Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 24.03 meters S 18° 12' E of observed station. Four-inch tile pipe marking old refer- 
 ence station is 27.12 meters S 58° 31' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top flush with sur- 
 face of ground. Reference station is center of point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Old reference station is nail in center of 4-inch tile pipe sent in cement 
 projecting about 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Veith" (S S5°49' W) o 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe) 2 
 
 Near peak of large house on Hooper Point. . . 3 
 
 Near peak of house 26 
 
 Tangent of northeast end of James Island. ... 39 
 
 Right chimney of house 70 
 
 Left chimney of i^-story house 106 
 
 Near peak of bam 136 
 
 Left chimney of house 147 47 2 miles. 
 
 " Cherry Island Water Tank" 159 33 00 3X miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 285 27 >2 mile. 
 
 New reference station (cement monu- 
 ment) 285 58 40 24.03 meters. 
 
 POV. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Little Choptank River on extreme end of point about % mile 
 north of entrance to Parsons Creek about 2 miles south-southeast of Ragged Island, and iX miles east 
 of Hooper Point. (See Charts Nos. 37 and 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 south of shore, 4 yards southeast of shore, and 8 yards southwest of shore. Tile pipe marking old refer- 
 ence station is 64.66 meters S 65° 17' E of observed station. Cement monument marking new reference 
 station is 31.15 meters S 23° 40' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe projecting 12 inches above surface of ground. 
 Old reference station is nail in center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement. New reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above stuface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hudson" (N ig° 04' E) o 
 
 Chimney on near peak of house 60 
 
 Chimney on right end of same house 61 
 
 Right chimney of house 95 
 
 Old reference station (tile pipe) 95 
 
 Near peak of bam 100 
 
 New reference station (monument) .... 137 
 
 Near peak of large house 246 
 
 Near peak of house 258 
 
 Chimney of house 263 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 328 
 
 Left side of i^-story house 352 
 
 00 00 2fi miles. 
 
 38 i/i mile. 
 
 49 fi mile. 
 
 10 X mile. 
 
 39 20 64.66 meters. 
 
 50 X mile. 
 
 15 40 31.15 meters. 
 
 47 iX miles. 
 
 48 4 miles. 
 
 44 4 miles. 
 
 17 2j^ miles. 
 
 08 2^ miles. 
 
oo 00 ^i mile. 
 
 23 ys mile. 
 
 22 },i mile. 
 
 39 H mile. 
 
 58 X mile. 
 
 18 X mile. 
 
 16 J/i mile. 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 81 
 
 NOBLEE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Slaughter Creek about }4 mile northeast of Slaughter Creek Bridge, 
 and yi mile inshore. (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated field on south side of road leading from 
 Madison to Taylor Island, about 250 yards east of shore, 3 yards south of wire fence between field and 
 road, 85 yards west-southwest of farm boundary stone in fence comer near road, and 135 yards east- 
 northeast of bam on same side of road as station. 
 
 Mark^. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Finish" (S 14° 52' W) o 
 
 Near peak of bam 7 
 
 Right chimney of house 13 
 
 Center of canning house ventilators 19 
 
 Center of draw of Slaughter Creek Bridge. ... ^^ 
 
 Near peak of Taylor Island wharf house 36 
 
 Near peak of store at Taylor Island 42 
 
 Near peak of bam 44 41 135 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 65 07 30 15-98 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of house 99 02 250 yards. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 116 56 250 yards 
 
 Near chimney of house 175 04 fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 201 47 i mile. 
 
 Middle chimney of house 315 01 y^ mile. 
 
 FINISH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Slaughter Creek about }i mile southeast of Slaughter Creek Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in comer of cultivated field, about 50 yards east of shore, 
 12 yards east of wire fence between field and marsh, 14 yards north of wire fence between field and 
 woods, and 17 yards northeast of fence corner. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Taylor" (S 87° 18' W) o 
 
 Taller stack of canning house at Taylor Island . 2 1 
 Near peak of large dwelling at Taylor Island . 29 
 Left chimney of house nearest Slaughter 
 
 Creek Bridge 36 
 
 Near peak of Taylor Island wharf house 49 
 
 Center of draw of Slaughter Creek Bridge. ... 51 
 
 Near peak of old canning house 82 
 
 Near peak of bam 105 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 225 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 246 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 294 
 58345—13 -6 
 
 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 10 X mile. 
 
 09 1 2' mile . 
 
 42 '2 mile. 
 
 57 ^ mile. 
 
 00 ys mile. 
 
 10 }i mile. 
 
 31 ^i mile. 
 
 56 10 20.18 meters. 
 
 ig 10 16.15 meters. 
 
 38 50 19-55 meters. 
 
82 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 TAYLOR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Slaughter Creek about I4 mile south of Slaughter Creek Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard land at edge of marsh about i foot above high 
 water, 22 yards northwest of shore, 28 yards southwest of shore, and 29 yards west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Harrington" (N 2° 37' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left side of Taylor Island wharf house 8 46 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on bam 23 35 % mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 30 50 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of old canning house 37 40 }4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 38 34 14 mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 50 14 s-^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter"). iSo 39 30 10.27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 252 27 30 5.83 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 275 43 S'smile. 
 
 Taller stack of canning house at Taylor 
 
 Island 311 10 .'srnilc. 
 
 Left chiranej- of house nearest Slaughter 
 
 Creek Bridge 344 59 '-4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 302 46 40 4.35 meters. 
 
 HARRINGTON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Slaughter Creek about }i mile north of Slaughter Creek Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point at south side of entrance to a creek about 
 on level with high water, 2oyards south west of shore, 26 yards northwest of shore, 27 yards west of extreme 
 end of point, and 300 yards southeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References, — o / // 
 
 "Whitewash" (N 22° 53' E) o 00 00 Ji mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 24 52 |^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on barn 60 29 f^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 81 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of barn 115 46 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of old canning house 124 48 ^2 mile. 
 
 Center of draw of Slaughter Creek Bridge. .. . 149 55 ^8 mile. 
 
 Near gable of house nearest west end of 
 
 Slaughter Creek Bridge 169 26 ^4 mile. 
 
 Taller stack of canning house at Taylor 
 
 Island 181 26 X mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 282 29 20 300 yards. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 TRAVERS 2. 
 
 83 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of Taylor Island about 4 miles 
 south of James Point. (See Chart No. 38.1 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 4 feet above high water in a field which was once 
 under cultivation but is now covered with water bushes, about 40 yards east of shore and 15 feet north 
 of a wire fence which starts at the shore and runs east. A stone used as an old reference mark stands 
 g.41 meters N 26° 53' E of observed station, and the cement monument marking new reference station 
 is g.52 meters N 77° 20' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a granite post projecting above the ground with crosslines running 
 approximately north to south and east to west. New reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument. Old reference station is a cross on a granite post projecting above the 
 ground with one of the crosslines running in the direction of Cove Point Light. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (S 26° 15' W) o 00 00 6>2 miles. 
 
 Governors Run Wharf 77 
 
 Tangent of woods at water's edge 123 
 
 Near peak of 2-stor>- house 173 
 
 Old reference stone (granite post) 180 
 
 Chimney of iJ-2-story house 195 
 
 New reference station (cement monu- 
 ment) 256 
 
 Near comer of small cabin 271 
 
 Near chimney of house among trees 300 
 
 Near peak of small house 304 
 
 DUNNOCK. 
 
 12 9J2 miles. 
 
 40 }4 mile. 
 
 23 % mile. 
 
 38 20 9.41 meters. 
 
 47 }/i mile. 
 
 24 50 g.52 meters. 
 
 32 '4' mile. 
 
 54 . , '2 mile. 
 
 54 '4 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay about 5^4' miles east of Cove Point Light, and 
 2^/i. miles north-northwest of north end of Barren Island. (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh about i foot above high water, 70 yards from 
 shore in line with Cedar Point Light, 108 yards from shore in line with Cove Point Light, and 250 yards 
 from a clump of woods at shore known locally as "Cattle Island Woods." Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 3 5 . 1 8 meters N 88° 14' E of observed station and nearly in line with Cove Point Light . 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above stirface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point cf triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S 36° 47' W) o 
 
 Roof of house 43 
 
 Flagstaff at Cove Point Light 51 
 
 " Cove Point Light" 51 
 
 " Point of Rocks" 67 
 
 Near peak of bam 168 
 
 Chimney of house 172 
 
 Reference station 231 
 
 Peak of bam 241 
 
 Chimney of house 256 
 
 00 00 7S-8 miles. 
 
 41 6 miles. 
 
 21 $% miles. 
 
 33 40 5>4 miles. 
 
 13 10 7>^ miles. 
 
 39 /^ niile. 
 
 34 14 mile . 
 
 26 40 35.18 meters. 
 
 08 iX miles. 
 
 20 i\4 miles. 
 
84 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 COVE POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cove Point about 5 miles north of entrance 
 to Patuxent River. (See Chart No. 38.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower kno«-n as "Cove Point Light," which is near a 
 detached dwelling and a detached fog-signal house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cove Point Light. 
 
 References. — a 1 n 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S 7° 16' E) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 POINT OF ROCKS. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Ba}- on Point of Rocks, about 2^4, miles northwest of 
 Cove Point Light. (See Chart No. 38. 1 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in dense woods on a bluff about 90 feet high. 5 yards west 
 of edge at extreme point, 8 yards south of edge of bluff, and 5 yards northwest of edge of bluff, Cement 
 monument marking reference station is g.42 meters S 66° 44' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of round stake 4 inches in diameter with top flush with 
 surface of ground driven into a 6-inch tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. Subsurface 
 mark was reported in 1898 as a 6-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (843° 26' E) o 00 00 2V4 miles. 
 
 Center nail in blaze of tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 19 19 40 5.64 meters. 
 
 Center nail in blaze of tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 00 05 30 5. 62 meters. 
 
 Reference station no 09 30 9.42 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (g inches diameter) 126 35 40 4.16 meters. 
 
 Right tangent Governors Run Wharf 186 20 20 -jjA miles. 
 
 Tangent of main woods 249 57 8'.2 miles. 
 
 Left peak of large house 297 45 20 6 miles. 
 
 North peak of large house 312 17 30 6?^ miles. 
 
 CEDAR POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cedar Point at south side of entrance to 
 Patuxent River, about 3 !'4 miles east-southeast of Drum Point Light and 6 miles south by east of Cove 
 Point Light. (See Chart No. 39.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a square tower on a square brick dwelling known as 
 Cedar Point Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cedar Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (N 7° 16' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 HOOPER ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about 3!-i' miles west of Hoopers Island, 
 and 4 miles south of Barren Island. (See Chart No. 39.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Hoopers Island Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on conical tower on cylindrical foundation, 
 known as Hooper Island Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N 65*^ 04' W) o 00 00 7 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 85 
 
 SOUTH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on western shore of Barren Island, about 4^4 miles 
 north of Hooper Island Light and 6 miles oast of Cedar Point Light. (See Chart No. 39.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy marsh about i foot above high water and 4 yards 
 east of rapidly washing shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 101.21 meters N 72° 40' E 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub about 8 inches in diameter and 4 feet long with top 
 projecting about 20 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surf ace of ground . "South Secondary" is marked 
 the same as the observed station except top was badly burned, only projecting 3 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Hooper Island Light" (»S8° 10' E) o 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" 80 50 20 6 miles. 
 
 Tangent to Hog Point go 00 ^yi miles. 
 
 "Cove Point Light" 131 08 10 •]% miles. 
 
 Tangent of shore north of station 170 00 i mile. 
 
 Reference STATION (cement monument) . 260 50 50 loi. 21 meters. 
 
 "South secondary" (cedar stub) 260 50 50 100. 25 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of house 301 39 2 J s miles. 
 
 Dead pine tree 346 57 go yards. 
 
 NORTH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on western shore of Barren Island about ;s mile 
 south of north end of island and 7 miles east-southeast of Cove Point Light. (See Chart No. 39.) 
 
 Imtnediate locality. — Observed station is on hard land surrounded by water bushes and scrub pines 
 about 2 feet above high water, and 50 yards east-southeast of point where three large pine trees stand 
 near shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 48.71 meters N 72° 3g' E of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center one of four nails in cedar stub 8 inches in diameter and 4 feet 
 in length with top projecting about 8 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. Station called 
 "North Secondary" is marked the same as the observed station except the top of cedar post is about 
 18 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cove Point Light" (N 64° 08' W) o 00 00 7 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 54 47 2^8 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 74 57 50 8.18 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 116 17 20 14.15 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 132 36 10 9. gp meters. 
 
 Reference station (cement monument) . 136 47 00 48. 71 meters. 
 
 North secondary (cedar stub) 136 47 00 4g-95 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree ( 5 inches diameter). 186 10 20 5.98 meters. 
 
 " Cedar Point Light" 306 08 30 6J4 miles. 
 
 MINT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tar Bay on Charity Point at north side of entrance to Fishing 
 Creek, about }4 mile west of Fishing Creek bridge, and i^s miles east of north end of Barren Island. 
 (See Chart No. 3g.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shell bank about 4 feet above high water, 2 yards east of 
 shore, 11 yards southwest of small wild cherry tree, 13 yards west-southwest of another small wild cherry 
 tree, and just west of a dense growth of small trees and brush. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 21.85 meters N 52° 05' E of observed station. 
 
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 28 
 
 top 7 inches below surface of ground. 
 2 inches below base of surface pipe, 
 monument projecting 4 inches above 
 
 00 zyi miles. 
 
 50 2X miles. 
 
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 40 8X miles. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 00 IO-34 meters. 
 
 50 21.85 meters. 
 
 II. 86 meters. 
 % mile. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe with 
 vSuhsurface mark is center of 4-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 " Hosier Memorial Church Spire" (821° 24'E) o 00 
 
 "Mt.ZionM.E. Church Spire" 6 41 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 7 52 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" 27 22 
 
 Near peak of house 
 
 Chimney on outside of near end of 2-story 
 
 house 64 
 
 Chimney of shanty 72 
 
 Tangent of north end of Barren Island 112 
 
 Red Beacon 122 
 
 Black Beacon 123 
 
 " Cove Point Light' ' 130 
 
 Lefttangentof Cattle Island woods 160 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 233 
 
 Reference station 253 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 266 50 
 
 Leftchimneyof large 2 -story house 356 07 
 
 KEENES. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Honga River on Keenes Point, about iX miles north-northeast of 
 Fishing Creek Bridge and %■ mile east of Cedar Point. (See Charts Nos. 39 and 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh with dense growth of water bushes alongshore, 
 about I foot above high water, 20 yards north of shore, 30 yards east of shore, and 35 yards south of 
 cultivated land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Kerwin" (S 79° 28' E) o 
 
 Near peak of barn 159 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 161 
 
 Near peak of bam 196 20 2 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of trees along edge of cultivated 
 
 land 211 00 65 yards. 
 
 Centeroneof group of three large pine trees. . 282 14 X mile- 
 Right tangent of trees along edge of cultivated 
 land 344 00 60 yards. 
 
 GUNNERS. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Honga River on Gunners Island on point at northern side of 
 entrance to Gunners Cove, about J^ mile north of Long Point and \]A miles southeast of Fishing Creek 
 Bridge. (See Charts Nos. 39 and 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh with water bushes alongshore, about i foot above 
 high water, 23 yards southwest of shore, 28 yards south of shore, 70 yards northwest of extreme end of 
 point, and 170 yards northeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting about 
 3 inches above sxirface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 38 1 mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
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 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Kerwin " (N 38° 20' E) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 52 33 2}4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 78 15 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent to Wroten Island 112 37 iS/i miles. 
 
 Center of draw of bridge 134 43 2}i miles. 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire" 170 44 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Left edge of house 239 35 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 247 12 lyi miles. 
 
 Center of draw of Fishing Creek Bridge 274 40 i^ miles. 
 
 Right edge of old windmill 275 13 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of small house 279 50 iX miles. 
 
 HOSIER MEMORIAL CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tar Bay on Upper Hooper Island, about 5J8 miles north by east 
 of Hooper Island Light and i mile south of Fishing Creek. (See Charts Nos. 39 and 40.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on church known as Hosier Memorial Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MOUNT ZION M. E. CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tar Bay on Upper Hooper Island, about i^ miles northwest of 
 Ferry Point and 2 miles south of entrance to Fishing Creek. (See Charts Nos. 39 and 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a church known as Mount Zion M. E. Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire on Mount Zion M. E. Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BRIDGE. 
 
 General locality — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay and western shore of Honga River on Ferry 
 Point at southern end of Upper Hooper Island, about 3^^ miles northeast by north of Hooper Island 
 Light. (See Charts Nos. 39 and 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point, about i foot above high water, 50 yards 
 west of river shore, 55 yards south of river shore, 85 yards east of shore of bay, 75 yards northeast by 
 north of second telephone pole north of bridge, and So yards north-northeast of bridge tender's cabin. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groimd. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Chiu-ch Spire" (N 44° 
 
 47' W) o 
 
 Near peak of oyster house 13 
 
 " Hosier Memorial Chiu'ch Spire " 14 
 
 Left tangent of Wroten Island 58 
 
 Near peak of bam 68 
 
 Center of roof of old windmill 122 
 
 Outside chimney of right end of house 164 
 
 Chimney in center of large house 171 
 
 Chimney in center of house 185 
 
 " Hooper Island Light' ' 262 
 
 00 00 I;'' s miles. 
 
 28 ij 2 miles. 
 
 59 00 2S-S miles. 
 
 12 2 miles. 
 
 33 iX miles. 
 
 20 3^ miles. 
 
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 51 50 iH miles. 
 
 APPLEGARTH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on south end of Hooper Island, about 3>2 miles 
 east of Hooper Strait Light. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh, about i foot above high water and 150 yards 
 north of shore. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe bxu-ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hooper Strait Light" (S 83° 45' E) o 
 
 "Point no Point Light" 132 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" i8g 
 
 Left one of row of large pine trees 192 
 
 "Hoopersville Methodist Church Cupola".. . 214 
 
 Chimney of house 230 05 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney in middle of house 246 47 J^ mile. 
 
 "Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 257 
 
 Chimney in center of house 259 
 
 Chimney of abandoned house 271 
 
 Near peak of house showing over roof 278 
 
 Right tangent of clump of pine trees 295 
 
 00 3>2 miles. 
 
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 S3 30 2/^ miles. 
 
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 3i 3°o yards. 
 
 HOPKINS MEMORIAL CHURCH CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay in small village of Applegarth on Lower Hooper 
 Island, about 2; g miles southeast by east of Hooper Island Wharf, and 33^ miles east-southeast of Hooper 
 Strait Light. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on chiarch known as Hopkins Memorial Church. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of bell cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HOOPERSVILLE METHODIST CHURCH CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay in town of Hoopersville on Middle Hooper Island, 
 about }i mile southwest of Hooper Island Wharf. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on chiu'ch known as Hoopersville Methodist Chiu'ch. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of bell cupola. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BENTLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Honga River on the north side of Bentley Point about 2 
 miles south of Wroten Island, and i,V^ miles east of drawbridge at Ferry Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 30 yards southwest 
 of shore, 45 yards east of shore, and 50 yards southeast by south of a small marsh point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Hoopersville M. E. Church Cupola" (S 3° ° ' " 
 
 29' W) o 00 
 
 Near peak of house 9 38 
 
 Center of draw of Hooper Island bridge 97 12 
 
 Peak of draw-tender's cabin 99 26 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Chxu-ch Spire" 116 08 
 
 Near peak of oyster house 120 37 4X miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house 125 37 3^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent to Wroten Island 142 00 ipi miles. 
 
 Right edge of bam 151 40 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 171 
 
 Center of old windmill 236 
 
 "Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 326 
 
 Stack of oyster house at Hooper Island Wharf . 347 
 
 00 2)4 miles. 
 
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 59 40 4 miles. 
 
 51 2X miles. 
 
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 KERWIN. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Honga River about 2J4' miles east-northeast of Fishing Creek 
 Bridge, and i^ miles east of Keenes Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 60 yards east of 
 shore, 60 yards northwest of shore, and 55 yards north-northeast of end of point. * 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siu^ace of ground. Subsin^ace mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire" (S 34° ° ' " 
 
 04' W) o 00 00 3^ miles. 
 
 " Hosier Memorial Church Spire " 14 29 00 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on outside of end of house 29 01 3 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 31 37 2}i miles. 
 
 Center of draw of Fishing Creek Bridge 35 32 2% miles. 
 
 Stack of Fishing-Creek Crab House 36 26 2% miles. 
 
 Center of old windmill on Fishing Creek 37 02 2}^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of woods 7° ' 14 25° yards. 
 
 Stove pipe on left edge of house 163 11 i mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house 230 31 yi mile. 
 
 Center of draw of Hooper Island Bridge 337 43 4fi miles. 
 
 WROTEN. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Honga River on southern shore of Wroten Island about 2% 
 miles north-northwest of Bentley Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 40 yards west of 
 shore, 55 yards northwest of shore, and 100 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried wtih top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Charles" (S 65^ 22' E) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 78 32 2^ miles. 
 
 Center of draw of Hooper Island Bridge 98 49 2 miles. 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire" 144 29 50 2X miles. 
 
 Right edge of house in trees 161 54 5^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 174 13 fl mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 270 $(> ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 321 04 i}4 miles. 
 
 CHARLES. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Honga River about i}i miles north of Bentley Point, and 2% 
 miles east-northeast of drawbridge at Ferry Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on firm land about i foot above high water, 20 yards east- 
 sputheast of shore, 30 yards northwest of shore, 50 yards north-northeast of shore, and 40 yards southwest 
 by south of large tree near bend in a rail fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe btuied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Lakes" (S 70° 54' E) o 00 
 
 Left edge of barn roof ^3 ^^ 
 
 " Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola' ' 56 20 
 
 Center of draw of Hooper Island Bridge 133 10 
 
 Left edge of drawtender's cabin 134 47 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 154 55 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire" 162 11 
 
 Left peak of oyster house 162 18 
 
 Tangent of south end of Wroten Island 162 52 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 166 07 
 
 Chimney on end of house 170 05 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (6 inches diameter) 322 22 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (6 inches diameter) 248 59 
 
 LAKES. 
 
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 20 3^ miles. 
 
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 10 19-93 meters. 
 
 50 12.63 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Honga River on a point at northern side of entrance to Lakes 
 Cove about ij^ miles north-northeast of Bentley Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 26 yards north of 
 shore, 65 yards northeast of shore, and 70 yards east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of z-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Asquith"(S6° 08' W) o 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church Spire" 89 
 
 Chimney on outside of house 182 
 
 Between two dormer windows of house 242 
 
 Left chimney of house 273 
 
 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 20 50 4-^8 miles. 
 
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 miles northeast of 
 
 ASQUITH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Honga River on Asquith Island, about 2>; 
 Hoopersville, and ]/i mile north of Windmill Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on strip of sandy marsh between a pond and river about 2 
 feet above high water, 3 yards west of shore of pond, 11 yards east of shore of river, and 50 yards south 
 of end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top about 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hoopersville Methodist Church cupola" 
 
 (S 44° 57' W) o 00 00 2X miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 4 12 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 9 06 2%" miles. 
 
 Near peak of small bam 38 24 1% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 87 
 
 Leftsideof old windmill 154 
 
 Near peak of house 157 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 320 06 10 17.08 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 336 50 00 7.48 meters. 
 
 Tangent to outside end of Hooper Island 
 wharf 352 20 i}^ miles. 
 
 59 40 6.04 meters. 
 
 51 2 miles. 
 
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 00 00 i}4 miles. 
 
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 WINDMILL 2. 
 General localily. — Eastern shore of Honga River on Windmill Point, about ips miles east-northeast 
 of Hoopersville. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate localily. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 25 yards north- 
 northeast of end of point, 35 yards east of shore, and 30 yards northwest of shore. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is ig.78 meters N 36° 41' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub in 4-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 4 inches below surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches 
 above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hoopersville Methodist Church Cupola" 
 
 (S64°22'W) o 
 
 Two house chimneys about in line i 
 
 Center of store doorway in Hoopersville 3 
 
 Near peak of house 53 
 
 "Mount Zion M. E. Church spire" 61 
 
 "Hosier Memorial Church Spire" 68 
 
 Tangent to Bentley Point 91 
 
 Near gable of house 149 
 
 Reference station 152 
 
 Near peak of cabin 183 
 
 "Toddville M. E. Church Spire" 184 
 
 Center gable of house 185 
 
 St. Thomas Church Spire" 211 
 
 Left tangent Hooper Island Wharf 356 
 
 PAUL (HONGA RIVER). 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Honga River on Paul Point at northwestern side of entrance to 
 Fox Creek, about I'A miles east-northeast of Windmill Point, and X niile southwest of Wingate Point. 
 (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate localily. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 7 yards west 
 of shore, 13 yards northwest of shore, 25 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, 50 yards north- 
 northwest of a small marsh island, and 55 yards east-northeast of a cabin. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches 
 above surface of ground. (Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu'ied with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " St. Thomas Church Spire " (S 7 1° 18' E) o 
 
 Left side of small cabin on Crab Point 32 
 
 "Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 91 
 
 Between two stacks on oyster house on 
 
 Hooper Island Wharf 136 
 
 "Hoopersville Methodist Church Cupola". . 137 
 
 Near comer of cabin 150 05 53 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 195 41 i mile. 
 
 Peak of bam 241 
 
 Center one of three chimneys on large house . . 273 
 
 Chimney of Wingate Wharf waiting room 304 
 
 "Toddville M. E. Church Spire" 319 
 
 Flagstaff on hall at Bishop Head 359 
 
 TODDVILLE M. E. CHURCH SPIRE. 
 General locality. — On neck of land between Fishing Bay and Honga River in town of Toddville, 
 about 2^ miles east of Wingate wharf. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on church known as Toddville M. E. Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
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 20 50 43yi miles. 
 
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 DUCK (HONGA RIVER). 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Fox Creek on Piney Point, at north side of entrance to Duck 
 Point Cove, about ^ mile southeast of Wingate Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point i foot above high water, 50 yards south of 
 shore, 50 yards north of shore, and 65 yards east-northeast of end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "St. Thomas Church Spire" (S 63° 20' E) o 
 
 Near peak of small cabin 75 
 
 Left tangent of Hooper Island 88 
 
 " Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 104 
 
 "Hoopersville Methodist Church Cupola". . . 137 
 
 Ivef t chimney of house 158 
 
 Left edge of cabin on Paul Point 159 
 
 Tangent of outside end of Wingate Wharf 185 
 
 Chimney on waiting room Wingate Wharf .... 186 
 
 Front peak of store building 214 04 . . '. ^ mile. 
 
 Peak of oyster house 222 46 J^ mile. 
 
 Near gable of house 245 39 i mile. 
 
 Outside chimney of house 318 18 1% miles. 
 
 ST. THOMAS CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Honga River in town of Bishop Head, about 2V2 miles southeast 
 by east of Wingate Wharf, and 2% miles north of Hooper Strait Light. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on church known as St. Thomas Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 NORMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Honga River, about 2}4 miles north-northwest of Hooper Strait 
 Light, and yi mile south of Crab Point. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 60 yards east of 
 shore, 70 yards northeast of shore, and 80 yards southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe- buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hooper Strait Light" (S 35° n' E) o 00 00 2^2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods 12 00 400 yards. 
 
 Left edge of small house 28 29 <,% miles. 
 
 Tangent of lower end of Hooper Island 76 
 
 "Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 99 
 
 "Hoopersville M. E. Church Cupola" 127 
 
 Between two stacks on oyster house at Hoop- 
 ers Island Wliarf 130 
 
 Left tangent of woods 184 
 
 Front peak of store building 205 
 
 Near peak of house 216 
 
 Left one of two chimneys close together .... 248 
 
 Near peak of canning house 250 36 2 miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on hall at Bishop Head 284 30 1% miles. 
 
 "St. Thomas Chtirch Spire" 285 07 50 ij^' miles. 
 
 12 2 miles. 
 
 57 20 2}i miles. 
 
 47 30 4>8 miles. 
 
 27 7,1 i miles. 
 
 14 400 yards. 
 
 33 2>'s miles. 
 
 57 3 miles. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 93 
 
 HOOPER STRAIT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of Hooper Strait at eastern side of entrance to Honga River about 
 2'^ miles west-northwest of southern end of Bishop Head, and 3 miles east-southeast of Lower Hooper 
 Island. (See Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal, screw-pile structure known as Hooper Strait 
 Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of lantern on Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Head" (S 82° 30' E) o 00 00 2j'2 miles. 
 
 CRAB. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Tangier Sound on eastern side of Bloodsworth Island, 
 about I mile southeast of entrance to Piney Island Cove, i mile northeast of entrance to Great Cove, and 
 2^8 miles southwest of Sharkfin Shoal Light. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 15 yards southwest of shore, 
 35 yards west of shore, and 150 yards south-southwest of a crab house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 25' E) o 00 00 2fi miles. 
 
 Left end of large house near Stump Point. .. 6 ii yyi miles. 
 
 End of roof of house on bluff 31 36 6^ miles. 
 
 End of Deal Island Wharf 53 03 3^^ miles. 
 
 Large house 72 35 4X miles. 
 
 Aspen tree near " Joshua " 88 06 similes. 
 
 Tall pine tree 165 00 40 i^ nailes. 
 
 HEAD. 
 
 General locality. — Upper end of Tangier Sound, on eastern side of southern part of peninsula known 
 as Bishop Head, situated between Hooper Strait and Fishing Bay. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh behind water bushes which skirt shore, about 15 
 yards southwest of shore, and >2 mile north of extreme south end of Bishop Head. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 13.41 meters N 20° 37' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 60° 41' E) o 00 00 2|^ miles. 
 
 Crab-house flagstaff 50 30 3X miles. 
 
 Large pine tree 97 42 2 miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 139 55 40 13.41 meters. 
 
 Near gable of 2X-story house 140 24 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 156 44 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 208 28 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of end of house 238 53 3 miles. 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke Point woods 326 56 yyi miles. 
 
 CROCH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Fishing Bay about 4^ miles northwest of Sharkfin Shoal Light, 
 and X ™ile north-northeast of entrance to Tedious Creek. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 45 yards southwest 
 of shore, 50 yards west of shore, 60 yards northwest of shore, and 150 yards north of a small marsh island 
 covered with water bushes. 
 
 Marks. —Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above stuface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 I 
 
94 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 39° 09' E) o 
 
 Right chimney of house 36 
 
 Right peak of house 59 
 
 Chimney in middle of large building 79 
 
 Chimney in middle of house 92 
 
 Near peak of house 120 
 
 Near peak of house 142 
 
 Chimney outside of right end of house 197 
 
 Between two chimneys of house nearly in line . 204 
 
 Near peak of house 219 
 
 Chimney outside of right end of house 241 
 
 ROAST. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Fishing Bay on Roasting Ear Point, about 5^ miles north- 
 northwest of Sharkfin Shoal Light, 4' 2 miles north of Bishop Head, and 3<( mile northeast of entrance to 
 Goose Creek. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 40 yards northwest 
 of shore, 40 yards west of shore, and 70 yards south by west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 21° 41' E) o 00 00 53^;; miles. 
 
 00 00 4X miles. 
 
 59 2>i miles. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 02 ij^ miles. 
 
 51 iX miles. 
 
 ri ^ mile. 
 
 41 ^ mile. 
 
 39 i^ miles. 
 
 40 i}i miles. 
 
 18 I mile. 
 
 56 4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Bishop Head 30 
 
 Near peak of house 45 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 69 
 
 Smokepipe on near house 73 
 
 Tallest one of five pine trees 95 
 
 Stackof canning house on Farm Creek 151 
 
 Stack of canning house on Elliott Island 219 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of house 229 
 
 Chimney in middle of house 233 
 
 Between two gables of large house 236 
 
 Windmill 240 
 
 05 41 s miles. 
 
 23 3 miles. 
 
 15 2 miles. 
 
 36 1^-8 miles. 
 
 24 I mile. 
 
 29 2>2 miles. 
 
 23 2 miles. 
 
 35 ^H miles. 
 
 01 2 miles. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 04 2 miles. 
 
 FARM. 
 General locality. — Western shore of Fishing Bay on point at south side of entrance to Cedar Creek, 
 about i^s miles west of Fishing Point, and ^ mile northeast of entrance to Farm Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 20 yards south of 
 shore, 60 yards northwest of shore, 45 yards west-southwest of extreme end of point, 10 yards east-north- 
 east of a small pond in marsh, and 300 yards south by east of a small oyster watch house on opposite side 
 of Cedar Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Toddville M. E. Church Spire " (S 45° 58' W) . o 
 
 Chimney in middle of house 4 
 
 Stack of canning house on Farm Creek 9 
 
 Near comer of small shanty 51 
 
 Smoke pipe on small shanty 84 
 
 Left chimney of house 204 34 4j^ miles. 
 
 Stackof canning house at Elliott Island 239 29 i|^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 322 22 2}^ miles. 
 
 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 03 2 miles. 
 
 31 i^ miles. 
 
 13 ^ mile. 
 
 12 ^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 THORO. 
 
 95 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Fishing Bay about J^ mile northeast of entrance to Thoroughfare 
 Creek, and 1J2 miles north of Fishing Point on the western end of Elliott Island. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 40 yards northwest 
 of shore, 50 yards north-northeast of shore, 55 yards northeast by north of shore, and 130 yards east-north- 
 east of entrance to a small creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Toddville M. E. Church Spire" (S 48° 
 
 30' W) o 
 
 Chimney in center of house 2 
 
 Lone poplar tree 262 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 271 
 
 Lightning rod on near peak of large house 2 74 
 
 Spire of church on Elliott Island 280 
 
 Center one of three chimneys on house 281 
 
 Stack of canning; house on Elliott Island 506 
 
 00 00 3^--2 miles. 
 
 08 3 miles. 
 
 14 2 miles. 
 
 02 2 miles. 
 
 35 ^K miles. 
 
 52 50 iK miles. 
 
 54 1}^ miles. 
 
 00 50 1^4 miles. 
 
 HIGH. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of I'pper Fishing Bay on Elliott Island, about ■" s mile east- 
 northeast of extreme end of Fishing Point. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on high sandy land in a grove of pine trees, about jo yards 
 east-southeast of edge of bank, and 35 yards west-northwest of near corner of west one of five sheds in 
 a row. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Farm"(N84° 52' W) o 00 00 ij-^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 174 17 10 17-83 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 219 59 
 
 Near corner of shed with metal roof (west one 
 
 of five in a row) 235 38 
 
 Left chimney of house 257 34 100 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of house 274 56 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 312 40 20 10.28 meters. 
 
 ELLIOTT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Fishing Bay on Fishing Point at the extreme western end of Elliott 
 Island about 5^ miles north-northwest of Clay Island, and opposite entrance to Farm Creek. (See Chart 
 No.41-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy marsh about i foot above high water, 16 yards 
 south of shore, 20 yards north of shore, 30 yards east-northeast of extreme end of sandy point, 185 yards 
 west-southwest of a sand ridge near trees and brush, and 290 yards northwest of a canning house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 10 5.58 meters. 
 
 33 yards. 
 
96 
 
 , Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "ToddvilleM. E. Church Spire" (S 73° ii' W) o 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 5 
 
 Tangentof high bluff 167 
 
 Left edge of old building 250 
 
 Stack of canning house at Elliott Island 256 
 
 Small house in trees 326 
 
 EAR. 
 
 00 00 2Xi miles. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 31 }i mile. 
 
 24 
 
 29 42 290 yards. 
 
 19 2^4, miles. 
 
 00 00 6yi miles. 
 
 23 ^yi miles. 
 
 21 5 miles. 
 
 22 2yi miles. 
 
 12 30 3K miles. 
 
 59 1^3 miles. 
 
 22 ly^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Fishing Bay, about 6}4, miles north of Sharkfin Shoal Light, ij^' 
 miles east-northeast of Roasting Ear Point, and i}i miles southeast of Fishing Point, on Elliott Island. 
 (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 20 yards northeast 
 of shore, 30 yards north by west of shore, and 40 yards east by south of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ■ ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 5° 49' E) o 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 31 
 
 Chimney in middle of large building 46 
 
 Near peak of bam 70 
 
 "Toddville M. E. Church Spire" 102 
 
 Stack of canning house at Elliott Island 145 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 151 
 
 Near peak of house 164 03 lyi miles. 
 
 Left peak of bam 197 45 i% miles. 
 
 "Nanticoke Church" 291 53 50 ^yi miles. 
 
 FISH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Fishing Bay, about 43/5 miles north of Sharkfin Shoal Light, 3X 
 miles south-southeast of Elliott Island, and 2% miles north-northeast of point of Clay Island. (See Chart 
 No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 50 yards northeast 
 of shore, 60 yards east of shore, and 85 yards north-northeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 1° 56' W) o 
 
 Center gable of house at Bishop Head 41 
 
 Near peak of house 63 
 
 Chimney in middle of house 65 
 
 Left chimney of house 90 
 
 Near peak of house 99 21 3 miles. 
 
 Stack of canning house on Farm Creek 120 05 5 miles. 
 
 Stack of canning house on Elliott Island 146 17 3X miles. 
 
 " Nanticoke Church " 263 46 40 4X miles. 
 
 FROG. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of entrance to Nanticoke River, on Frog Point, at southeastern end 
 of Clay Island. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 20 yards west of shore, 25 yards east 
 of shore, 25 yards from extreme end of point, and in front of water bushes. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 13.10 meters N 3° 11' E of observed station. 
 
 00 00 4}4 miles. 
 
 59 aX miles. 
 
 18 4X miles. 
 
 24 3^ miles. 
 
 01 3 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 97 
 
 Reference station is center point of 
 
 00 GO ^yi miles. 
 
 17 lyi miles. 
 
 45 50 13.10 meters. 
 
 41 J^ mile. 
 
 12 2X miles. 
 
 02 2}4 miles. 
 
 36 zyi miles. 
 
 36 214 miles. 
 
 00 2X miles. 
 
 27 2X miles. 
 
 44 2j^ miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (841° 25' W) o 00 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 35 
 
 Reference station 141 
 
 Right tangent of Sandy Point 177 
 
 Chimney of house 179 
 
 Chimney near end of large house 183 
 
 Stack of canning house 184 
 
 Land end of Nanticoke Wharf 184 
 
 End of Nanticoke Wharf house 186 
 
 Chimney on ell end of main part of large 
 house 211 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Point woods 238 
 
 Large square chimney of house (Dames Quar- 
 ter) 264 17 4 miles. 
 
 Rock Creek poplar tree 284 17 3X miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on Deal Island Wharf 322 09 4J^ miles. 
 
 COW. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Nanticoke River, on Mink Point, about yi mile east of entrance 
 to Cow Creek and lyi miles west of Roaring Point. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on very soft marsh at edge of water bushes about 5 yards 
 west of shore, 15 yards northeast of shore, and 15 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 8.68 meters N 44° 28' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Frog" (S 6° 13' W) o 
 
 A shanty 37 
 
 Reference station 129 
 
 A shanty 189 
 
 A shanty 209 
 
 Tangent of land 217 
 
 Large house 236 
 
 Windmill 243 
 
 Chimney of large house 254 
 
 Canning house stack 257 
 
 Canning house stack 275 
 
 Near comer of Nanticoke Wharf 284 
 
 Large house 297 
 
 Large house 299 
 
 ■ Right tangent of Nanticoke woods 310 
 
 I<eft tangent of Sandy Point 341 
 
 OKAY. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 20 8.68 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 52 K mile. 
 
 43 K mile- 
 
 48 2X miles. 
 
 52 2j^ miles. 
 
 24 2% miles. 
 
 28 i^ miles. 
 
 26 lyi miles. 
 
 49 \yi miles. 
 
 32 2% miles. 
 
 24 2]^ miles. 
 
 15 3 miles. 
 
 48 I ^2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Nanticoke River, on Marsh Point, about yi mile south of Swan 
 Creek Cove and 2 miles west of Bivalve Wharf. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on niarsh about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards back from 
 shore, and 35 yards south of shanty knowTi as Insley's watch house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 58345—13 7 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 References.— a / // 
 
 Bivalve Church (N 84° 32' E) o 00 00 2.V2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 20 38 2% miles. 
 
 Windmill tower 46 41 2^4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of land 92 23 i^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of land 105 45 150 yards. 
 
 Left side of watch house 249 17 35 yards. 
 
 Right side of watch house 258 17 35 yards. 
 
 Space between chimneys of large house 340 43 3X miles. 
 
 Tangent of Bivalve Wharf 355 31 2^ miles. 
 
 Stack of canning house 359 12 2X miles. 
 
 AR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Nanticoke River about i^ miles northwest of Bivalve Wharf, and 
 pi mile north-northeast of entrance to Longrell Creek. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh between two small creeks about 40 yards back 
 from shore, 35 yards west-southwest of mouth of one creek, and 45 yards northwest of the mouth of the 
 other creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Nanticoke Church" (S i3°34'E) o 
 
 Right edge Sandy Point woods 23 
 
 Smoke pipe of cabin 42 
 
 Chimney of house 46 
 
 Left tangent of first woods 81 
 
 Left tangent of long thick woods 98 
 
 Left edge short thick woods 134 
 
 Chimney of cabin 247 
 
 Houses with several gables 262 
 
 Right edge Wetipquin woods 274 
 
 Chimney of house behind trees 302 
 
 Windmill 319 03 2 miles. 
 
 Stack of canning house 320 15 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on Ragged Point 350 33 2^ miles. 
 
 Windmill 352 57 3X miles. 
 
 COVER. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Nanticoke River about i J^ miles west-northwest of entrance 
 to Wetipquin Creek and yi mile north of a cove named Perch Haul. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point of marsh covered with grass and water bushes, 
 about 15 yards northwest of extreme end of point, 200 yards east-northeast of a shanty among bushes and 
 small trees, X ™'l6 east of a clump of about 50 pine trees, and >4 mile southeast of another clump of 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — • 011/ 
 
 Bivalve Church (S 21° 30' E) o 
 
 Tangent of land 35 
 
 Left side of opening in woods 72 
 
 Two pine trees together 83 
 
 Center of shanty 98 
 
 Clump of pine trees 123 
 
 00 00 3f^ miles. 
 
 58 4 miles. 
 
 57 iK miles. 
 
 26 ]/i mile. 
 
 20 2^ miles. 
 
 53 I ™ile- 
 
 II I mile. 
 
 47 ]/i mile. 
 
 18 3 miles. 
 
 37 2% miles. 
 
 43 2 miles. 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 24 I mile. 
 
 06 2 miles. 
 
 07 J^ mile. 
 
 26 200 yards. 
 
 56 X mile- 
 
 Clump of pine trees 176 20 % mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 99 
 
 45 loo yards. 
 
 31 X ™ile. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 02 3 miles. 
 
 27 3>^ miles. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Inside edge of cove 201 
 
 Clump of small pine trees 255 
 
 Tangent to point of land 269 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Hill Wharf 276 
 
 Large house 286 
 
 Left edge of pine woods near Wetipquin 
 
 Creek 328 13 2 miles. 
 
 STREETT. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Nanticoke River on point on southwest side of entrance to 
 Jacks Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh and grass point about 7 yards west from its 
 extreme end and 4 yards from each side of point to north and south. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 11.89 meters N 60° 22' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Earle"(S45°oi'E) o 
 
 A shanty o 
 
 Large house 27 
 
 Canning-hotise stack at Tyaskin 33 
 
 Large building 36 
 
 Point of marsh 47 
 
 First of four trees 135 
 
 Reference station 164 
 
 Point of marsh 255 
 
 House on the other side of Jacks Creek 258 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Hill Wharf 309 
 
 A house 318 
 
 EARLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Nanticoke River about i mile below Sandy Hill Wharf. 
 (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy and grass land between the river and a pine grove 
 
 about 5 feet above high water, So yards back from shore, 15 yards southeast of a white oak tree, about 
 
 2}i feet in diameter, 15 yards southwest of another and larger white oak tree, and 20 yards east of a shanty. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Juliet" (841° 05' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree {2}^ feet diam- 
 eter) 88 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 160 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree {2yi feet diameter) . . 196 35 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 326 01 
 
 Right tangent of woods on other side of We- 
 tipquin Creek 358 52 iX miles. 
 
 JULIET. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on point on southwest side of entrance to We- 
 tipquin Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point about 100 yards southwest of 
 entrance to Wetipquin Creek, 10 yards back from high water, 5 yards outside of several small pine trees, 
 and 100 yards north of dense pine woods. 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 41 I mile. 
 
 08 2yi miles. 
 
 42 ifi' miles.. 
 
 42 1% miles. 
 
 33 100 yards. 
 
 01 yi mile. 
 
 39 00 11.89 meters. 
 
 02 30 yards. 
 
 13 yi mile. 
 
 38 1% miles. 
 
 08 iK miles. 
 
 00 iX miles.. 
 
 30 13-98 meters. 
 
 00 i9°S meters. 
 
 40 13-95 meters. 
 
 00 15-76 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 00 oo lyi miles. 
 
 41 30 4.92 meters. 
 
 05 300 yards. 
 
 21 200 yards. 
 
 17 00 6.31 meters. 
 
 20 00 6.88 meters. 
 
 52 200 yards. 
 
 02 i}4 miles. 
 
 06 2^ miles. 
 
 37 K mile. 
 
 16 3 miles. 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 58 150 yards. 
 
 49 150 yards. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groxmd. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Earle " (N 41 ° 04' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 29 
 
 Near point of roof of oyster house 40 
 
 Left edge of woods 64 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 71 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 98 
 
 Right edge of woods 163 
 
 Right tangent of Bivalve Wharf 170 
 
 Two-story house 210 
 
 Two-story house 228 
 
 Opening in woods 230 
 
 House at Jacks Creek 324 
 
 Tangentof land 345 
 
 Tangent of land 354 
 
 POLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on wharf off town of Bivalve, located about 1% 
 miles northeast of Ragged Point. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on western peak of a house on wharf at Bivalve about 300 
 yards from shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is flagpole on peak of house. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BIVALVE CHURCH. 
 \ 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River about yi mile back from shore in town of Bivalve 
 on main road leading to the steamer landing. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Bivalve Methodist Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on Bivalve Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 RAG. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on northern side of Ragged Point, about 2 miles 
 north-northeast of Roaring Point. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sandy point about 25 yards back from shore, 100 yards 
 northeast of extreme end of point, 50 yards west of a grove of pine trees, 20 yards southwest of a group 
 of pine trees, 75 yards southwest of another group of pine trees, and 20 yards west of two 15-inch pine 
 trees 2^ feet apart. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Nanticoke Church" (S 1° 46' E) o 
 
 Left end of Sandy Point 29 
 
 Chimney of house S' 
 
 Large tree at left end of woods 130 
 
 Left one of two trees (opposite shore) 169 
 
 Flagpole on Bivalve Wharf 201 
 
 Smoke pipe on Bivalve wharf house 207 
 
 Nail in stump of limb on pine tree 218 
 
 Nail in baze in double pine tree 258 
 
 Nail in blaze in large pine tree 293 
 
 Chimney of house 303 
 
 Windmill near large house 344 
 
 Steeple on bam 356 40 i mile. 
 
 Large chimney of large flat-roof house 357 10 i mile. 
 
 00 00 lyz miles. 
 
 17 3>2 miles. 
 
 48 2^ miles. 
 
 20 3X miles. 
 
 56 aX miles. 
 
 II i}i miles. 
 
 14 1% miles. 
 
 35 32-78 meters. 
 
 01 19.66 meters. 
 
 26 43.19 meters. 
 
 29 13s yards. 
 
 13 K mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. loi 
 
 NANTICOKE CHURCH. 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River in town of Nanticoke, about yi mile back from 
 river and 3^ mile northeast of Roaring Point. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on church known as "Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal 
 Church." 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire on Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal Church. 
 References. — ^None necessarj-. 
 
 ROAR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on Roaring Point, about % ™ils north from 
 outer end of Roaring Point Wharf. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sandy knoll about 5 feet above high water, 20 yards 
 south of shore, 40 yards north of shore, 30 yards east of extreme end of point, and 150 yards from pine 
 woods which stand inshore from station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Frog" (S 39° 02' W) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 Two shanties 19 17 2 miles. 
 
 One shanty 30 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 A shanty 71 32 iX miles. 
 
 A shanty 98 53 ij^ miles. 
 
 Barn steeple 117 41 4>^ miles. 
 
 A shanty 121 25 2j^ miles. 
 
 A house 144 42 7J-2 miles. 
 
 Twin trees on Ragged Point 159 30 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 175 23 iX miles. 
 
 Windmill 184 04 i mile. 
 
 Gambrel-roof house 184 32 i mile. 
 
 Canning-house stack 195 11 ^ mile. 
 
 Land end of wharf 271 %& yi vaile.. 
 
 Large house 293 38 i^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Point woods 297 22 2}4 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Wharf 304 52 ^4, mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Point 359 51 ij^ miles. 
 
 NANTI. 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Nanticoke River about }4 mile northwest of Nanticoke Point, 
 and i}i miles northwest of Great Shoals Light. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grass land about 2 feet above high water, 20 yards back 
 from shore, and about midway between house near poplar trees about X mile north of station and the 
 edge of woods on Nanticoke Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 65° 14' W) o 00 00 5 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 51 33 2}i miles. 
 
 Left end of Nanticoke Wharf 89 45 2 miles. 
 
 Near chimney of house 96 S'^ J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house loi 08 ^ mile. 
 
 Near chimney of house nearest woods 116 56 % mile. 
 
 Tree high above woods 119 53 2>^ miles. 
 
 Right end of heavy woods 134 03 1% miles. 
 
 Right end of scant woods 147 11 J^ mile. 
 
 Wild cherry tree 178 24 50 yards. 
 
 Left end of woods 227 46 X mile. 
 
 Right end of woods 269 45 }i mile. 
 
 Poplar tree Dames Quarter 307 28 2 J< miles. 
 
 Tangent of Haines Point 330 ss 4K miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 WHITE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of entrance to Nanticoke River on Stump Point, about 2j^ miles 
 southeast of Roaring Point and lyi miles northwest of Great Shoal Light. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about 2 feet above high water, 3 
 yards east of shore, 20 yards northwest of shore, 15 yards north of extreme end of point, 40 yards west of 
 a cove, 100 yards northwest of a point of land, and 100 yards southwest of a dense pine woods. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 16.63 nieters N 3° 13' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub about 6 inches below surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Great Shoals Light ' ' (S 44° 16' E) o 
 
 Poplar tree at Dames Quarter 65 
 
 Tangent of Hall Point 86 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 164 
 
 Left end of pine woods 172 
 
 Right end of pine woods 213 
 
 Reference station 227 
 
 Largest one in clump of about 12 pine trees. . 247 
 
 Chimney of cabin on Ellis Point 279 
 
 A house 311 
 
 Point of land 335 
 
 00 00 1^/^ miles. 
 
 08 2^ miles. 
 
 06 2H miles. 
 
 17 3 miles. 
 
 27 100 yards. 
 
 21 150 yards. 
 
 29 00 16.63 meters. 
 
 23 M mile. 
 
 05 2 miles. 
 
 54 K mile. 
 
 02 100 yards. 
 
 GREAT SHOALS LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Entrance to Monie Bay and Wicomico River about halfway between Long Point 
 and Mollies Point. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on square screw pile structure known as " Great 
 Shoals Light." 
 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 81° 50' W) o 00 00 5^ miles. 
 
 ROOM. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Tangier Sound on Halls Point about i^^ miles northeast of 
 Haines Point, and 2^^ miles east-southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a locust and mulberry fringed bluff about 15 feet high, 5 
 yards back from edge of bluff, 15 yards west-northwest of a bam, 15 yards from a wagon road parallel with 
 shore, and 25 yards east of clump of mulberry trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 21.45 rneters S 18° 30' W of observed station and almost in line with large mulberry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 70° 00' W) o 
 
 Gable on near side of house on Bishop Head . 3 
 
 Near end of roof of large 2X-story house 12 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 39 
 
 Left side of Sandy Point woods 70 
 
 Roaring Point Wharf 85 
 
 Near chimney on end of large house 94 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke woods . no 28 3f^ miles. 
 
 " Mount Vernon Church " 127 18 7 miles. 
 
 Near comer of bam 137 
 
 Right-hand comer of bam 152 
 
 Reference station 268 
 
 Large cedar tree 276 
 
 Two-inch iron pipe 279 
 
 00 00 2}4 miles. 
 
 oi 5X miles. 
 
 53 iH miles. 
 
 18 3X miles. 
 
 08 4 miles. 
 
 22 5 miles. 
 
 36 4>^ miles. 
 
 06 1596 meters. 
 
 08 18. II meters. 
 
 30 00 21.45 meters. 
 
 30 100 yards. 
 
 38 30 9.21 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 103 
 
 SHARKFIN SHOAL LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern end of Tangier Sound about equally distant from entrances of Hooper 
 Strait, Fishing Bay, and Nanticoke River. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal, screw-pile structure known as Sharkfin Shoal 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (N 81° 45' E) o 00 00 e^J/i miles. 
 
 HAINES. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Tangier Sound on Haines Point about 5^ mile north of Deal 
 Island Wharf, and 2}i miles southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about 5 feet above high water, 20 
 yards back from shore, 3 yards west of a barb- wire fence, 20 yards south of a clump of locust and water 
 bushes, and about on range with left edge of clump of trees and bushes and Sharkfin Shoal Light. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 9.64 meters N 77° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub in center of a drain tile with top broken off below 
 surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 58' W) o 00 00 2X miles. 
 
 Left of bushes 39 57 20 yards. 
 
 Left of Sandy Point woods 53 38 4%" miles. 
 
 Chimney of 2>^-story house 7S 04 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 85 49 350 yards. 
 
 Chimney on end of cottage 99 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 123 40 40 g.64 meters. 
 
 Pine tree 148 37 30 2.14 meters. 
 
 Large square chimney of house 152 49 400 yards. 
 
 Right one of five large pine trees 184 40 300 yards. 
 
 Halfway between chimneys of store on Deal 
 
 Island 213 08 J^ mile. 
 
 " Deal Island Church " 217 00 iX miles. 
 
 Black gum tree 223 49 6.70 meters. 
 
 Right end of Deal Island wharf 234 10 X ™ilfi- 
 
 "Hooper Strait Light" 343 34 ']}4 miles. 
 
 DEAL ISLAND CHURCH. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of upper Tangier Sound on Deal Island on main road about j4 mile 
 inshore, and ^ mile south of bridge across Laws Thoroughfare. (See Chart No. 41.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Deal Island Methodist Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on Deal Island Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SOLOMONS LUMP LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Kedge Straits about yi mile north of Smith Island and about lyi miles south of 
 South Marsh. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on square tower on northerly side of a caisson and octagonal 
 structure known as " Solomons Lump Light. ' ' 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on square tower. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " James Island Light' '(842° 12' E) o 00 00 yj^ miles. 
 
104 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 HOLLAND ISLAND BAR LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Easterly side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Kedge Straits, about 2%' miles 
 south of Holland Island, and 33-f miles northwest of Smith Island. (See Chart No. 42.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal, screw-pile structure known as Holland Island 
 Bar Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Solomons Lump Light" (S 72° 06' E) o 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 HOLLAND ISLAND CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on Holland Island about 3X miles north of Holland 
 Island Bar Light. (See Chart No. 42.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on chtirch known as Holland Island Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire on Holland Island Chiu'ch. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 OKAHANIKAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of Bloodsworth Island about 
 ^ mile south of point at south side of entrance to Okahanikan Cove, and 2}^ miles south-southeast of 
 Hooper Strait Light. (See Chart No. 42.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy marsh about 2 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 
 southeast of shore, 40 yards east of shore, and 35 yards west of water bushes between sand and soft marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu-ied with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "HooperStraitLight"(N 17° 15'E) o 00 00 zj^ miles. 
 
 Peak of bam 4 50 4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 34 48 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Deal Island church spire 89 30 40 8 miles. 
 
 Chimney on small house ' 160 00 
 
 Chimney of house on Billys Island 166 50 i^ miles. 
 
 Tangent to north end of Billys Island 173 03 i mile. 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" 280 55 40 10 miles. 
 
 "Hopkins Memorial Church Cupola" 306 24 20 4X miles. 
 
 Chimney in center of house 308 48 4^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 351 16 5 miles. 
 
 SENATOR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tangier Sound on southern side of Holland Straits and on extreme 
 northeastern point of South Marsh. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marshland about 35 j'ards from north side of point, 30 
 yards from east side of point, 10 yards north of a small pool of water, and 5 yards northeast of another 
 small pool of water. No permanent reference points near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 16° 21' E) o 00 00 4J-4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on house 31 30 434 miles. 
 
 Left-hand chimney of crab house on Deal 
 
 Island 50 19 3>2 miles. 
 
 Right end of large oyster house on Deal 
 
 Island 81 59 3^ miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree 201 35 i^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 105 
 
 MILES. 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tangier Sound on eastern side of the lower half of South Marsh 
 just south of the middle one of three creeks on this shore of the island. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 75 yards south of entrance to a 
 small creek, 50 yards south of the north side of the point, and 60 yards west of its extreme end. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 8° 33' E) o 00 00 -jyi miles. 
 
 "Deal Island Church" 29 26 5^4" miles. 
 
 End of roof of house among trees, Deal Island . ^,2, 48 4X miles. 
 
 Tangent of near point of land 155 35 y^ mile. 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" 178 56 55 3X miles. 
 
 First large tree (third from left) 231 57 T/i mile. 
 
 Lone pine tree 330 27 ^}i miles. 
 
 FOG 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay and southern shore of Kedge Straits on northwest 
 point of Smith Island known as Fog Point. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among myrtle bushes on the north side of a sand and grass 
 point about i foot above high water. 65 yards southwest from extreme end of point, 6 yards south-south- 
 east from shore, and 50 yards east-northeast from the remains of old " Fog Point Lighthouse. " Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 15.26 meters S 0° 40' W from observed station and about in 
 line with a lone cherry tree one-fourth mile distant. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (N 59° 22' E) o 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 13 08 f^ mile. 
 
 Large tree near two smaller ones 22 41 i,'/^ miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree 89 28 i mile. 
 
 Reference station 121 18 30 15-26 meters. 
 
 Large lone cherr>' tree 121 26 yimXe. 
 
 First one of two trees 133 43 % mile. 
 
 Old lighthouse foundation 193 47 50 yards. 
 
 First tree on Holland Island 272 37 ^yi miles. 
 
 POINT NO POINT LIGHT. 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about ijs miles southeast of Point No 
 Point and 6^-8 miles north-northeast of Point Lookout. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on brick dwelling on a cylindrical foundation known as 
 Point No Point Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lanteni on Point No Point Lighthouse. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N ig° 35' W) o 00 00 12 miles. 
 
 POINT LOOKOUT LIGHT. 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay on Point Lookout at northeni side of entrance 
 to Potomac River. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Point Lookout Lighthouse, which is a dwelling on 
 shore near a fog-bell tower. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a lantern on a dwelling known as Point Lookout Light- 
 house. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Smith Point Light" (S 34° 37' E) o 00 00 13 miles. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 comers of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of 
 the law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 107 
 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the comers of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of the oystei 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart" on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown.' 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with 
 the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the 
 comer of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 
 ^ These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 
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 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their location 
 have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the comer 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"- gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings 
 of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication under the 
 heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the comers have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 
 * The mean magnetic variation for Dorchester County was 6* oo' west of north in 191 1 and increasing at the rate of s' yearly. 
 
 * Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by apphcation to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Sinrvey. Washington, D..C. 
 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 109 
 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 comers of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries 
 of the oyster bars. For example, take "Drum Point" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3" is to be examined as 
 to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Up" and "Blind" as deter- 
 mined from right to left from the forward bearings from this comer is 26° 36' and the 
 angle between "Blind" and "Myrtle" is 60° 12'. Having these two angles, the engineer 
 proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant angles 
 between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the measured and 
 calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the boundary, 
 corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about imtil a point 
 is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired location, the buoy 
 can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 (position finder), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use of 
 the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the boundary 
 as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing 
 the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor 
 over the comer of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent 
 protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus 
 obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are 
 shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The 
 
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 second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and 
 so on, first using one angle on the sextant, then the other, until a point is reached where 
 both observed sextant angles are practically identical with the protractor angles. The 
 point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true position 
 of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic hearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State Fishery Force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared altogether, 
 the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the corrected 
 bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be anchored 
 in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks, for which the bearings are published, have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic hearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks . — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 ^The mean magnetic variation for Dorchester County was 6" 00' west of north in 19U and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
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 The instrument is placed over a " triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of o° oo' oo" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 DRUM POINT. 
 
 {Upper Choptank River — Chart No. js.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 o , „ 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 35- 96 
 
 75 57 34- 20 
 
 N 77 36 W 
 S 75 48 W 
 S IS 36 w 
 
 S 77 36 E 
 N 75 47 E 
 N IS 36 E 
 
 663 
 
 1,776 
 
 201 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 37-27 
 
 75 57 37-42 
 
 N 80 OS W 
 S 73 40 w 
 S 7 24 E 
 
 S 80 06 E 
 N 73 39 E 
 
 N 7 24 W 
 
 571 
 
 I, 706 
 
 241 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 52- 76 
 
 75 57 27-92 
 
 S 62 27 W 
 S 16 09 W 
 S II 58 W 
 
 N 62 26 E 
 N 16 09 E 
 N II 58 E 
 
 918 
 
 792 
 
 i>576 
 
 Up. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 Hut. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 so. 12 
 
 75 57 22. 04 
 
 S 70 55 W 
 S 29 14 W 
 S 18 22 W 
 
 N 70 54 E 
 N 29 14 E 
 N 18 22 E 
 
 1, 025 
 
 770 
 
 I. 531 
 
 Up. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 Hut. 
 
 
 CABIN CREEK ENTRANCE. 
 {Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 02. 66 
 
 75 58 13.40 
 
 N 17. 08 E 
 N 44 54 W 
 S 84 07 W 
 
 S 17 08 W 
 S 44 55 E 
 N 84 07 E 
 
 i>323 
 
 970 
 
 1,824 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 07. 42 
 
 75 58 17- 50 
 
 N 24 17 E 
 N 47 35 W 
 S 78 30 w 
 
 S 24 17 W 
 S 47 36 E 
 N 78 29 E 
 
 ij 215 
 
 781 
 
 I. 741 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 14. 37 
 
 75 58 05. 06 
 
 N II 00 E 
 N 72 06 W 
 S 74 03 W 
 
 S II 00 W 
 S 72 07 E 
 N 74 02 E 
 
 886 
 
 951 
 
 2, 116 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 10. 08 
 
 75 58 01. 20 
 
 N 3 47 E 
 N 66 33 W 
 S 78 27 W 
 
 S 3 47 W 
 S 66 34 E 
 N 78 26 E 
 
 I, 017 
 1,098 
 2,181 
 
 Up. 
 
 Blind. 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 CABIN CREEK. 
 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 _. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 33- 23 
 
 75 58 28. 98 
 
 N 9 14 W 
 
 S 9 14 E 
 
 I, 702 
 
 Blind. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 07 W 
 
 S 60 07 E 
 
 I, 617 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 56 W 
 
 N 84 56 E 
 
 1,748 
 
 Bank. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 46. 60 
 
 75 58 57- 78 
 
 N 21 41 E 
 
 S 21 42 W 
 
 1,322 
 
 Blind. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 00 W 
 
 S 61 00 E 
 
 732 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 58 18 W 
 
 N 58 18 E 
 
 I, ICO 
 
 Bank. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county 
 
 aoundary as delineated on chart No. 35 to comer No. 3. 
 
 
 ,S 
 
 38 38 07. 18 
 
 75 58 37- °2 
 
 N 42 21 E 
 
 S 42 22 W 
 
 I, 506 
 
 Up. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 6 26 W 
 
 S 6 26 E 
 
 538 
 
 Blind. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 74 06 W 
 
 N 74 OS E 
 
 1,237 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 55. 62 
 
 75 58 17- 54 
 
 N 18 23 E 
 
 S 18 23 W 
 
 1,584 
 
 Up. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 54 W 
 
 S 31 54 E 
 
 1,089 
 
 Blind. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 88 17 W 
 
 S 88 18 E 
 
 I, 706 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 
 TANNERS PATCH. 
 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 52. 72 
 
 75 58 44- 82 
 
 S 24 01 E 
 N 6s 28 E 
 
 N 24 01 W 
 S 65 28 W 
 
 I, 07° 
 
 431 
 
 War. 
 Wick. 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 21 W 
 
 S 24 22 E 
 
 2,384 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 01.20 
 
 75 58 57- 24 
 
 S 31 II E 
 S 81 34 E 
 
 N 31 II W 
 N 81 34 W 
 
 1,475 
 728 
 
 War. 
 Wick. 
 
 
 
 
 N 19 09 W 
 
 S 19 09 E 
 
 1,997 
 
 Raccoon. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 08. 12 
 
 75 58 50- 58 
 
 N 59 21 W 
 S 71 19 W 
 
 S 59 22 E 
 N 71 18 E 
 
 1,356 
 788 
 
 Bank. 
 Spindle. 
 
 
 
 
 S 30 37 W 
 
 N 30 37 E 
 
 1, 102 
 
 Jam. 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 59- 38 
 
 75 58 38.21 
 
 S 53 39 W 
 N 87 45 W 
 N 56 35 W 
 
 N S3 38 E 
 S 87 46 E 
 S 56 35 E 
 
 1,103 
 1,075 
 1,793 
 
 Jam. 
 
 Spindle. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 DIXON. 
 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 46. 40 
 
 75 59 12- 80 
 
 S 27 19 E 
 
 N 27 19 W 
 
 I, 502 
 
 Chief. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 82 40 E 
 
 N 82 39 W 
 
 906 
 
 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 01 E 
 
 S 4^ 02 W 
 
 I, 724 
 
 War. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on ( 
 
 ■hart No. 35 to comer No. 
 
 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 26. 90 
 
 75 58 57- 27 
 
 S 18 II E 
 
 N 18 II W 
 
 1,559 
 
 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 82 07 E 
 
 N 82 07 W 
 
 772 
 
 War. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 34 31 E 
 
 S 34 31 W 
 
 1,274 
 
 Wick. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 21.78 
 
 75 58 45- 54 
 
 S 7 40 E 
 
 N 7 40 W 
 
 1,320 
 
 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 81 38 E 
 
 S 81 38 W 
 
 459 
 
 War. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 36 E 
 
 S 18 36 W 
 
 ■ I, 290 
 
 Wick. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 57- 08 
 
 75 58 53- 42 
 
 S 5 56 E 
 
 N 5 56 W 
 
 1,703 
 
 Chief. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 38 58 E 
 
 N 38 58 W 
 
 611 
 
 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 23 E 
 
 N 36 23 W 
 
 1,118 
 
 War. 
 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 
 
 113 
 
 OYSTER SHELL POINT. 
 {Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 station 
 
 rianculati„n 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 iS OS- 58 
 
 76 00 08. 13 
 
 N 61 54 E 
 N 4 16 E 
 N 60 16 W 
 
 S 61 55 w 
 S 4 17 W 
 S 60 17 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2,677 
 
 1,257 
 1. 720 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 14- 68 
 
 Th 
 38 35 29.35 
 
 76 00 30. 08 
 
 ence along coui 
 
 75 59 .58-01 
 
 N 72 03 E S 72 04 W 3, 094 
 N 35 29 E S 35 29 W 1, 162 
 N 59 07 W S 59 07 E 1,063 
 ity boundary as delineated on chart No 
 N 77 38 E 1 S 77 39 \V 2, 144 
 N 21 OS W ! S 21 OS E 484 
 N 88 21 W S 88 21 E 1,762 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 35 to corner No. 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 3- 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 13. 00 
 
 75 59 45- 02 
 
 N 60 00 E 
 N 27 18 W 
 N 74 02 W 
 
 S 60 01 W 
 S 27 19 E 
 S 74 03 E 
 
 2, 021 
 
 1, 129 
 
 2, 189 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 
 STATES BANK. 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. JS-. 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 03. 60 
 
 76 02 35. SI 
 
 N 43 03 E 
 
 S 43 03 w 
 
 1,947 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 9 06 E 
 
 S 9 06 W 
 
 2, 010 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 89 16 W 
 
 N 89 15 E 
 
 1,07s 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 II. 20 
 
 76 02 32. 80 
 
 N 47 08 E 
 
 S 47 09 W 
 
 1,71s 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 8 06 E 
 
 S 8 07 W 
 
 1,754 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 45 W 
 
 N 76 45 E 
 
 1,179 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 24- 14 
 
 76 02 28. 08 
 
 N 57 10 E 
 
 S 57 10 W 
 
 1,347 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 22 E 
 
 S 5 22 W 
 
 1,298 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 58 W 
 
 N 60 58 E 
 
 1,456 
 
 Shoal . 
 
 
 
 Thence along county 
 
 boundary as c 
 
 lelineated on C 
 
 -hart No. 35 to comer No. 
 
 4- 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 18. 74 
 
 76 01 58. 46 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 
 N 49 58 W 
 
 926 
 
 Ferr>'. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 53 E 
 
 S 20 53 W 
 
 977 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 13 W 
 
 S 24 13 E 
 
 1,616 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 34 10. 08 
 
 76 02 02. 44 
 
 S 69 33 E 
 
 N 69 33 W 
 
 869 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 38 E 
 
 S 20 38 W 
 
 1,287 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 31 W 
 
 S 17 31 E 
 
 1,851 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 SHOAL CREEK. 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 I 1 38 34 03. 60 
 
 76 02 35. 51 
 
 N 43 02 E 
 
 S 43 03 w 
 
 1,947 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 N 9 06 E 
 
 S 9 06 W 
 
 2,010 
 
 Boling. 
 
 1 
 
 
 S 89 16 W 
 
 N 89 15 E 
 
 1,075 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 2 38 34 26. 23 
 
 76 03 37. 80 
 
 S 36 26 E 
 
 N 36 26 W 
 
 966 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 
 
 N 16 10 E 
 
 S 16 II W 
 
 2,S43 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 N 51 04 W 
 
 S 51 05 E 
 
 2,137 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 3 1 38 34 38- 42 
 
 76 03 29. 50 
 
 N 84 51 E 
 
 S 84 52 W 
 
 2,769 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 N 13 31 E 
 
 S 13 32 W 
 
 2,090 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 N 63 40 W 
 
 S 63 41 E 
 
 2, 100 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 4 38 34 II- 20 
 
 76 02 32. 80 
 
 N 47 08 E 
 
 S 47 09 W 
 
 1,71s 
 
 Rear. 
 
 t 
 
 
 N 8 06 E 
 
 S 8 07 W 
 
 i,7S4 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 S 76 45 W 
 
 N 76 4S E 
 
 1,179 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 58345—13 8 
 
1 
 
 114 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 GREEN MARSH. 
 {Middle Chopiank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 Cor- 
 of 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 34 36. 98 
 
 / // 
 
 76 04 07. 08 
 
 N 42 10 W 
 S 19 40 w 
 S 49 48 E 
 
 S 42 10 E 
 N 19 40 E 
 N 49 48 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1,322 
 
 591 
 1,766 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 East Cambridge tall stack. 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 06. OS 
 
 76 04 40. 62 
 
 N 65 06 E 
 N 7 12 W 
 N so 20 W 
 
 S 65 07 W 
 S 7 13 E 
 S 50 21 E i 
 
 2, 614 
 
 3, 682 
 1.479 
 
 Double. 
 Red. 
 
 Command . 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 27.32 
 
 76 04 27. 48 
 
 N 81 21 W 
 S 25 52 W 
 S 33 39 E 
 
 S 81 22 E 
 N 25 52 E 1 
 N 33 38 W i 
 
 I. 5°3 
 
 797 
 
 3,409 
 
 Command. 
 Cambridge. 
 Shoal. 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 49. 95 
 
 76 03 47. 52 
 
 N 68 S3 W 
 
 s 35 48 w 
 
 S 27 47 E 
 
 S 68 53 E 
 N 35 48 E 
 N 27 47 W 
 
 i> 507 
 I, 225 
 1,783 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 East Cambridge tall stack. 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 HAMB ROOKS. 
 
 {Middle Chopiank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 36. 96 
 
 76 04 11.95 
 
 S 87 00 W 
 
 S 36 03 W 
 N 87 58 E 
 
 N 86 59 E 
 N 36 03 E 
 S 87 58 W 
 
 1, 900 
 1,289 
 1,613 
 
 Command . 
 Cambridge. 
 Double. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 51-84 
 
 76 05 01. 66 
 
 S 81 22 E 
 N 2 34 E 
 N 59 52 W 
 
 N 81 21 W 
 S 2 34 w 
 S 59 S3 E 
 
 2, 961 
 2, 112 
 3,077 
 
 Double. 
 Red. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 10. 60 
 Thenc 
 
 76 05 12. 54 
 e along county 
 
 N 71 30 E 
 
 N 14 32 E 
 
 N 68 58 W 
 
 boundary as d 
 
 S 71 31 w 
 
 S 14 32 w 
 
 S 68 59 E 
 
 elineated on c 
 
 3,391 
 I, 526 
 
 2,544 
 nart No. 35 
 
 Double. 
 Red. 
 Howells. 
 to comer No. i. 
 
 TURTLE BACK. 
 {Middle Choptank River^Chart No. ^5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 43. 90 
 
 76 05 21. 78 
 
 N 14 47 E 
 
 S 14 47 w 
 
 2,457 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 35 W 
 
 S 49 36 E 
 
 2,796 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 64 58 W 
 
 N 64 57 E 
 
 3, 052 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 58. 78 
 
 76 05 55. 86 
 
 N 39 II E 
 
 S 39 12 W 
 
 2,419 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 06 W 
 
 S 43 06 E 
 
 1,797 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 46 06 W 
 
 N 46 05 E 
 
 2,586 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on C 
 
 hart No. 35 to comer No 
 
 3- 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 09. 56 
 
 76 05 26. 90 
 
 N 26 46 E 
 
 S 26 46 w 
 
 I, 693 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 34 W 
 
 S 64 35 E 
 
 2,208 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 5° 39 W 
 
 N SO 38 E 
 
 3,401 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 SANDY HILL LUMPS. 
 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 "5 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True 
 
 searing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 T,S 30. 92 
 
 76 06 04. 28 
 
 N 84 27 E 
 
 S 84 28 w 
 
 1,082 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 03 W 
 
 S 24 04 E 
 
 2,465 
 
 Ho wells. 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 29 W 
 
 S 66 31 E 
 
 4,143 
 
 Toot. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 36- 38 
 
 76 06 08. 12 
 
 S 86 08 E 
 
 N 86 08 W 
 
 1,181 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N 23 36 W 
 
 S 23 36 E 
 
 2,256 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 21 W 
 
 S 68 22 E 
 
 3,979 
 
 Toot. 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 42. 82 
 
 76 OS 56. 38 
 
 S 71 07 E 
 
 N 71 06 W 
 
 916 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N 33 16 W 
 
 S 33 17 E 
 
 2, 212 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 N 72 40 W 
 
 S 72 41 E 
 
 4,199 
 
 Toot. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 35- 45 
 
 76 OS 51.45 
 
 S 86 15 E 
 
 N 86 IS W 
 
 738 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 38 W 
 
 S 32 39 E 
 
 2,492 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 N 70 05 W 
 
 S 70 07 E 
 
 4,402 
 
 Toot. 
 
 SANDY HILL. 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 18. 80 
 
 76 06 32. 90 
 
 N 74 22 E 
 
 S 74 23 W 
 
 1,904 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 19 W 
 
 S s 19 E 
 
 2, 672 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N S5 S3 W 
 
 S 55 54 E 
 
 3,674 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 =3- =8 
 
 76 07 2q. s8 
 
 N 83 49 E 
 
 S 83 50 W 
 
 3,353 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 32 E 
 
 S 26 32 W 
 
 2, 804 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 21 12 W 
 
 S 21 13 E 
 
 6, 209 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 Tlience from c 
 
 omer No. 2 along the mean low 
 
 water line of the shore to comer No. 3 
 
 excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in 
 
 width at its month at low tide. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 29. 62 
 
 76 07 39. 76 
 
 N 87 39 E 
 
 S 87 41 w 
 
 3,607 
 
 Command . 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 33 33 E 
 
 S 33 33 W 
 
 2,754 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N ig 31 W 
 
 S iq 32 R 
 
 5,916 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 M> TS.38 
 
 76 07 t6. 76 
 
 N 8s 2! VV 
 
 S 8s 22 R 
 
 1,888 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 6 45 E 
 
 N 6 44 W 
 
 2, 369 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 6s 01 E 
 
 N 66 00 W 
 
 3,3°S 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 35 49- 78 
 
 76 06 23. 68 
 
 N 72 49 W 
 
 S 72 so E 
 
 3,439 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S S7 06 W 
 
 N 37 06 E 
 
 1,868 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 71 31 E 
 
 N 71 30 W 
 
 1,676 
 
 Command. 
 
 
n6 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 COMMANDER. 
 
 {Middle Chnplank Kivcr^Charl No. 35.) 
 
 
 Cor- 
 
 j True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 1 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward | Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // o / // ! / ' / i -i^ J 
 
 o///^o/// 0/ , 0/ Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 -,5 05.62 76 07 06.25 N II 34 E S II 34 W 3> 169 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 N 4 25 W S 4 25 E 5,262 
 
 Trappe . 
 
 
 1 ; N 40 45 W i S 40 45 E 1 3.308 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No, i along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 2 , excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 10. 24 
 
 76 07 15. 66 
 
 S 57 55 E N 57 55 W 
 
 294 
 
 Howard . 
 
 
 
 
 N 74 53 E , S 74 54 W 
 
 3,072 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 00 W S I 00 E 
 
 4,607 
 
 Black Beacon. 
 
 3 
 
 38*35 13. CO 
 
 76 07 13. 01 
 
 S 35 41 E N 35 41 W 
 
 307 
 
 Howard . 
 
 
 
 
 N 76 IS E vS 76 16 W 
 
 2,981 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 54 W S I 54 E 
 
 4,514 
 
 Black Beacon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 09. 10 
 
 76 07 04. 2 1 
 
 N 72 29 E S 72 30 W 
 
 2,792 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 N II 00 E S II 01 W 
 
 3.043 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 49 W 1 S 42 50 E 
 
 3.256 
 
 Toot. 
 
 HORN POINT. 
 
 {Middle Choplank River— Chart No. 35.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 01. 54 
 
 76 08 51. 30 
 
 N I 04 W 
 N 36 28 W 
 
 N 89 02 W 
 
 S I 04 E 
 S 36 29 E 
 
 S 89 03 E 
 
 4,501 
 3,859 
 1,819 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Large water tank. 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 05. 80 
 
 76 08 59. 82 
 
 N I 51 E 
 N 34 57 W 
 S 8s 57 W 
 
 S I 51 W 
 S 34 58 E 
 N 85 57 E 
 
 4,358 
 3. 611 
 1.598 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Large water tank. 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 31.46 
 
 76 08 34. 36 
 
 S 66 39 W 
 
 S 23 54 E 
 N 85 58 E 
 
 N 66 39 E 
 N 23 54 W 
 S 85 59 W 
 
 2,469 
 
 425 
 
 2,976 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 46. 2 1 
 
 76 08 32. 40 
 
 S 57 32 W 
 S 7 44 E 
 S 84 21 E 
 
 N 57 29 E 
 N 7 44 W 
 N 84 20 W 
 
 2,748 
 
 89s 
 
 -'. 929 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 36 22. 66 
 
 76 08 05. 67 
 
 S 31 II E 
 N 77 OS E 
 N 18 SO W 
 
 N 31 II W 
 S 77 06 W 
 vS 18 50 E 
 
 3.037 
 2,266 
 4, 001 
 
 Howard. 
 Howells. 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 36 14. 90 
 
 Thence from c 
 creek, cove 
 
 76 08 21. 45 
 
 omer No. 6alon 
 or inlet less th 
 
 S 40 25 E 
 
 N 73 42 E 
 
 N 12 II W 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 an 100 yards ii 
 
 N 40 25 W 
 S 73 43 W 
 S 12 II E 
 water line of t 
 1 width at its r 
 
 3, 070 
 2,735 
 
 4, 143 
 le shore to 
 nouth at lo 
 
 Howard. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 Chlora. 
 romerNo. i, exclud 
 w tide. 
 
 mg any 
 
b 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 LE COMPTE. 
 
 {Middle Choptank River—Chart No. Jj.) 
 
 "7 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 31. 46 
 
 / // 
 
 76 08 34.36 
 
 S 66 39 W 
 
 S 23 54 E 
 N 85 58 E 
 
 N 66 39 E 
 N 23 54 W 
 S 85 59 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2,469 
 
 425 
 
 2,976 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 03. 90 
 
 76 09 04. 60 
 
 S 35 18 w 
 S 33 16 E 
 S 76 47 E 
 
 N 35 17 E 
 N 33 15 W 
 N 76 45 W 
 
 2,538 
 1,769 
 3,869 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 24. 00 
 
 76 08 54. 36 
 
 S 32 17 W 
 S 17 59 E 
 S 65 55 E 
 
 N 32 17 E 
 N 17 59 W 
 N 65 52 W 
 
 3,252 
 2, 271 
 3,829 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 4 
 
 5 
 
 38 37 52. 86 
 
 Then 
 38 37 17.02 
 
 76 09 25. 36 
 
 ce along county 
 76 08 23. 70 
 
 N 47 35 E 
 N 2 IS E 
 S 64 59 W 
 boundary as c 
 S 45 23 W 
 S 3 16 W 
 S 63 42 E 
 
 S 47 36 w 
 S 2 15 W 
 N 64 58 E 
 [elineated on ( 
 N 4S 22 E 
 N 3 16 E 
 N 63 41 W 
 
 I, 106 
 3,304 
 1,538 
 ^hart No. 3 
 3, 580 
 1,929 
 2,994 
 
 Chlora, 
 Landeye. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 5 to comer No. 5. 
 Le Compte. 
 Toot. 
 Howells. 
 
 6 
 
 38 36 46.21 
 
 76 08 32. 40 
 
 S 57 32 W 
 S 7 44 E 
 S 84 21 E 
 
 N 57 29 E 
 N 7 44 W 
 N 84 20 W 
 
 2,748 
 
 895 
 
 2,929 
 
 Le Comte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 CASTLE HAVEN CREEK. 
 (Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.' 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 53. 06 
 
 76 09 52. 72 
 
 S 6 28 W 
 
 N 6 28 E 
 
 1,717 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 33 E 
 
 N 63 32 W 
 
 2, 509 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 06 W 
 
 S 26 05 E 
 
 I, 521 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. i along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 21.68 
 
 76 10 13. 20 
 
 N 87 S2 E 
 
 S 87 54 W 
 
 4,619 
 
 Black Beacon. 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 12 E 
 
 S 49 13 W 
 
 2,750 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 38 W 
 
 S 17 38 E 
 
 4, 210 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 , 
 
 38 37 39. 00 
 
 76 10 00. 38 
 
 S 68 37 W 
 
 N 68 57 E 
 
 502 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 42 33 E 
 
 N 42 32 W 
 
 3, 620 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 30 E 
 
 N 84 28 W 
 
 4,297 
 
 Black Beacon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 17.41 
 
 76 09 30. i;6 
 
 N 66 31 W 
 
 S 66 32 E 
 
 I, 369 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 17 09 W 
 
 N 17 08 E 
 
 2,644 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 
 
 
 S 40 34 E 
 
 N 40 33 W 
 
 2,551 
 
 Toot. 
 
ii8 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 CASTLE HAVEN. 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. J5 a?id 57.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C'. & G. S. triangulaticn 
 
 el 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 38 36 51. 26 
 
 / // 
 
 76 12 04. 64 
 
 N 60 26 W 
 S 20 37 W 
 N 63 10 E 
 
 / 
 
 S 60 27 E 
 N 20 37 E 
 S 63 II W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3, 767 
 
 114 
 
 3, 161 
 
 Dot. 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 58- 5° 
 
 76 12 39. 54 
 
 S 68 22 E 
 N 27 IS E 
 N ss 32 W 
 
 N 68 22 W 
 S 27 16 W 
 S 55 3i E 
 
 950 
 S. 426 
 
 2,855 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 32. 00 
 
 76 12 49-04 
 
 S 37 29 E 
 N 36 32 E 
 N 76 59 W 
 
 N 37 28 W 
 S 36 33 W 
 vS 77 00 E 
 
 1,86s 
 4,597 
 
 2, 158 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 28. 60 
 
 76 12 og. 40 
 
 N 79 13 W 
 S 3 36 E 
 N 86 45 E 
 
 S 79 14 E 
 N 3 36 W 
 S 86 46 W 
 
 -^. 208 
 1,368 
 2,952 
 
 Dot. 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 5 
 
 38 38 28. 84 
 
 76 10 46. 48 
 
 S 31 49 W 
 S 35 07 E 
 
 S 81 02 E 
 
 N 31 48 E 
 N 35 07 W 
 N 81 00 W 
 
 3,998 
 1,928 
 2,999 
 
 Comer. 
 Castle. 
 Chlora. 
 
 6 
 
 38 37 38. 7° 
 
 Thence from c 
 creek, cove 
 
 76 og 49. 62 
 
 omer No. 6 alon 
 or inlet less th 
 
 N 50 00 E 
 
 N 30 04 W 
 
 N 73 59 W 
 
 g the mean lov 
 
 in 100 yards ir 
 
 S 50 01 W 
 S 30 05 E 
 S 73 59 E 
 ■ water line of t 
 width at its r 
 
 i,9°3 
 
 4, 008 
 
 410 
 
 he shore to 
 
 nouth at lo 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Castle, 
 comer No. i, excluding any 
 iv tide. 
 
 COOK POINT. 
 {Outer Choptank River^Charts Nos. j(5 and J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 15. 20 
 
 76 
 
 16 26. 68 
 
 S 68 09 W 
 S 75 07 E 
 N 31 13 E 
 
 N 68 09 E . 
 
 N 75 06 W 
 
 S 31 15 w 
 
 1,768 
 3,782 
 7,853 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Roys. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 37- 80 
 
 76 
 
 17 47.96 
 
 S 19 43 E 
 S 73 22 E 
 N 23 34 W 
 
 N 19 42 W 
 N 73 20 W 
 S 23 35 E 
 
 I, 50S 
 'i, 059 
 6, 020 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Bar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 48. 40 
 
 7(> 
 
 17 48. 16 
 
 S 16 08 E 
 S 70 12 E 
 
 N 24 57 W 
 
 N 16 07 W 
 N 70 10 W 
 S 24 58 E 
 
 1,850 
 6, 174 
 5,692 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Bar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 52. 80 
 
 76 
 
 17 30-32 
 
 S I 15 E 
 S 67 14 E 
 N 16 58 E 
 
 N I IS W 
 N 67 12 W 
 S 16 59 W 
 
 I, 926 
 5,788 
 6,768 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 S 
 
 38 39 47- 20 
 
 76 
 
 17 08.36 
 
 N 16 44 E 
 N 82 51 W 
 vS 8 'og W 
 
 S 16 45 W 
 S 82 53 E 
 N 8 09 E 
 
 4, 845 
 
 5, 233 
 3,798 
 
 Nelson ^ 
 Black. ' 
 ' Chef. 
 
 6 
 
 38 39 51- 12 
 
 76 
 
 16 42. 84 
 
 N 9 0=; E 
 N 84 s6 W 
 S 17 19 W 
 
 S 9 OS W 
 S 84 59 E 
 N 17 19 E 
 
 4,564 
 5,890 
 4,077 
 
 Nelson 1,. 
 Black. ' 
 Chef. 
 
 7 
 
 38 39 29. 28 
 
 76 
 
 i6 17. 40 
 
 S 30 52 W 
 S 44 30 E 
 N 42 12 E 
 
 N 30 SI E 
 N 44 29 W 
 S 42 13 w 
 
 3,678 
 4,863 
 5, 694 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Roys. 
 
Sttfvcy of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Mil- 
 RED BUOY. 
 
 {Outer Chopianii River — Charts Nos. j6 and j/.) 
 
 119 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , /, 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 11.38 
 
 76 18 33. 10 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 87 13 w 
 67 19 w 
 
 72 44 E 
 
 S 87 16 E 
 
 N 67 17 E 
 N 72 44 W 
 
 6,366 
 5,679 
 1,783 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 19. 61 
 
 76 18 47. 52 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 89 42 w 
 63 OS W 
 68 so E 
 
 S 89 44 E 
 N 6^ 03 E 
 N 68 49 W 
 
 5,975 
 5,449 
 2,235 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 49. 02 
 
 76 18 11.33 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 S9 17 W 
 20 05 E 
 32 04 E 
 
 N 59 IS E 
 N 20 03 W 
 N 32 04 W 
 
 6,765 
 8,467 
 2,123 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 33. 14 
 
 76 18 06. 04 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 63 51 w 
 20 27 E 
 38 00 E 
 
 N 63 50 E 
 N 20 26 W 
 N 38 00 W 
 
 6,635 
 7,916 
 1,603 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 SPEDDEN. 
 (Entrance Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 1 
 
 38 37 10. 14 
 
 76 18 16. 06 
 
 S 82 55 E 
 N 39 II E 
 S 88 45 W 
 
 N 82 54 W 
 S 39 12 W 
 N 88 43 E 
 
 2, 363 
 1,982 
 5, 693 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 31. 92 
 
 76 18 50. 81 
 
 S 79 48 w 
 S 36 26 E 
 N 69 45 E 
 
 N 79 46 E 
 N 36 25 W 
 S 69 46 W 
 
 4,848 
 6,653 
 2,314 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 45- 32 
 
 76 19 01. 38 
 
 S 73 44 W 
 S 36 05 E 
 N 81 S3 E 
 
 N 73 43 E 
 N 36 04 W 
 S 81 54 W 
 
 4,680 
 7,183 
 2,476 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 49. 56 
 
 76 18 55. 20 
 
 S 72 40 W 
 
 S 34 22 E 
 N 84 51 E 
 
 N 72 38 E 
 N 34 21 W 
 S 84 52 W 
 
 4,876 
 7,207 
 2,297 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 -'^ 
 
 38 37 32. 40 
 
 76 18 24.66 
 
 S 80 54 W 
 S 31 16 E 
 N 62 02 E 
 
 N So S2 E 
 N SI '14 W 
 S 02 03 W 
 
 5, 533 
 6,281 
 
 1, 675 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Brannock . 
 Chef. 
 
 6 
 
 38 37 13- 42 
 
 76 18 10. go 
 
 S 79 41 E 
 N 38 0^ R 
 S 87 41 VV 
 
 N 79 40 W 
 S s8 03 W 
 N S7 30 E 
 
 2,245 
 1,810 
 5, 832 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 DUPONT. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Tripps Bay — Charts Nos. 36 and 57.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaugulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 45. 00 
 
 / // 
 
 76 17 27.32 
 
 ° ' 
 .S 24 48 E 
 N 62 II E 
 N 54 W 
 
 N 24 47 W 
 S 62 12 W 
 .S 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4.152 
 I, 103 
 2,384 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 54. 84 
 
 76 17 46. 20 
 
 S 28 39 E 
 N 81 46 E 
 N 12 42 E 
 
 N 28 38 W 
 S 81 47 W 
 S 12 42 W 
 
 4,674 
 1,572 
 2, 103 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 01. 20 
 
 76 17 40. 40 
 
 S 25 49 E 
 N 89 34 E 
 N 932 E 
 
 N 25 48 W 
 S 89 35 W 
 S 9 32 w 
 
 4, 794 . 
 I, 402 
 1,863 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 SO- 60 
 
 76 17 22. 10 
 
 S 22 03 E 
 N 68 09 E 
 N 434W 
 
 N 22 02 W 
 S 68 09 W 
 S 4 34 E 
 
 4,271 
 
 989 
 
 2, 201 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 DIAMOND. 
 {Chesapeake Bay^Vicinity Sharps Island — Charts Nos. j(5 and J/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 10. 60 
 
 76 20 02. 68 
 
 S 65 58 E 
 
 N 65 55 W 
 
 6,410 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 
 
 
 N 48 58 E 
 
 S 49 00 w 
 
 5.398 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 N 56 43 W 
 
 S 56 44 B 
 
 3. 434 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 39. 40 
 
 76 20 43. 16 
 
 S 62 38 E 
 
 N 62 36 W 
 
 7.797 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 
 
 
 N 63 26 E 
 
 S 63 28 W 
 
 5. 75° 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 N 40 31 W 
 
 S .10 32 E 
 
 4,489 
 
 Sharps Island Lieht. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on ch< 
 
 irts Nos. 36 and 37 to comer No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 58. 72 
 
 76 20 27. 22 
 
 S 56 56 E 
 
 N 56 53 W 
 
 7,761 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 
 
 
 N 67 52 E 
 
 S 67 54 w 
 
 5,096 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 24 W 
 
 S 50 26 E 
 
 4,332 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 s8. 28 
 
 76 18 45.32 
 
 N 88 00 E 
 
 S 88 02 W 
 
 3, 121 
 
 Cook Point Windmill, 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 18 E 
 
 S 46 19 W 
 
 2,802 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 N 65 19 W 
 
 S 65 21 E 
 
 6, 641 
 
 Sharps Island Light 
 
 S 
 
 38 36 10. 72 
 
 76 19 10. 96 
 
 S 59 45 E 
 
 N 59 45 W 
 
 5. 191 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 
 
 
 N 37 23 E 
 
 S 37 23 w 
 
 4,454 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 05 W 
 
 S 66 06 E 
 
 4,637 
 
 Jere. 
 
 BRANNOCK. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay Off Tripps BaT, — Charts Nos. j(5 and j/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 09. 83 
 
 76 
 
 17 22. 46 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 31 58 E 
 28 00 E 
 74 58 W 
 
 N 31 58 W 
 S 28 or W 
 S 75 01 E 
 
 3, 046 
 1,974 
 
 7,361 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 20. 52 
 
 76 
 
 17 36.43 
 
 S 
 N 
 N 
 
 ,33 57 E 
 
 43 10 E 
 
 3 38 E 
 
 N S3 56 W 
 S 4, I'o W 
 S 3 38 W 
 
 3, 550 
 I, 895 
 3,215 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Wiiulmill, 
 
 Chef, 
 
 .s 
 
 38 36 ii- 12 
 
 76 
 
 17 29.46 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 28 05 E 
 
 40 16 E 
 
 24 E 
 
 N 28 OS W 
 S 49 17 W 
 S 24 W 
 
 3, 819 
 1,468 
 2.783 
 
 Brannock, 
 
 Cook Point Wintlmill. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 17. 62 
 
 76 
 
 17 08. 98 
 
 S 
 N 
 N 
 
 23 49 E 
 21 04 E 
 7734W 
 
 N 23 48 W 
 S 21 04 w 
 S 77 37 E 
 
 3. Ill 
 1,586 
 7,644 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 MILL POINT. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Tripps Bay — Charts Nos. j(5 and jy.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True I 
 
 earing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 40. 00 
 
 76 
 
 17 36.81 
 
 S 51 37 E 
 N 25 25 E 
 N 66 35 W 
 
 N 51 37 W 
 S 25 26 W 
 S 66 38 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2, 542 
 3,043 
 7,333 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point WindmiU. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 48. 78 
 
 76 
 
 17 5430 
 
 S 52 39 E 
 N 35 49 E 
 vS 67 17 W 
 
 N 52 38 W 
 S 35 49 W 
 N 67 15 E 
 
 3,088 
 3,024 
 6,793 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 54- 00 
 
 1 
 
 76 
 
 17 43.40 
 
 S 46 35 E 
 N 33 03 E 
 N 69 34 W 
 
 N 46 34 W 
 S 33 03 W 
 S 69 36 E 
 
 2,983 
 2,715 
 6,995 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point WindmlH. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 51.00 
 
 76 
 
 17 37- 50 
 
 S 45 54 E 
 
 N 29 08 E 
 N 69 IS W 
 
 N 45 53 W 
 S 29 08 W 
 S 69 17 E 
 
 2,801 
 2,722 
 7,176 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 HILLS POINT. 
 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off E 
 
 ntrance Little Choptank River 
 
 — Chart! Nos. j6 and 37.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 30. 62 
 
 76 
 
 19 27.02 
 
 S 45 17 E 
 N 39 42 E 
 
 N 45 17 W 
 S 39 43 W 
 
 1,458 
 6,611 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 35 58 W 
 
 S 35 59 E 
 
 6,494 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 SI- 17 
 
 76 
 
 20 00. 00 
 
 S 48 00 E 
 N 32 45 E 
 N 32 48 W 
 
 N 47 59 W 
 S 32 46 W 
 S 32 50 E 
 
 2,569 
 7,397 
 5-428 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 58-06 
 
 76 
 
 20 10. 62 
 
 S 48 18 E 
 N S2 16 E 
 
 N 48 17 W 
 S 52 18 W 
 
 2,933 
 6,798 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 33 W 
 
 S 31 35 E 
 
 5,082 
 
 Jere. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 24. 58 
 
 76 
 
 19 14- 73 
 
 S 14 01 E 
 N 50 02 E 
 
 N 14 01 W 
 S 50 03 W 
 
 2,932 
 5,086 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 18 W 
 
 S so 20 E 
 
 S>379 
 
 Jere. 
 
 S 
 
 38 34 34. 56 
 
 76 
 
 19 06. 60 
 
 S 23 09 E 
 N 36 37 E 
 
 N 23 08 W 
 S 36 39 W 
 
 1,260 
 6,173 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 40 22 W 
 
 S 40 24 E 
 
 6, 722 
 
 Jere. 
 
 HILLS POINT NORTH. 
 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Entrance Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36 and j^.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 24.41 
 
 76 21 25. 20 
 
 S 22 18 E 
 
 S 78 54 E 
 N 07 10 W 
 
 N 22 18 W 
 N 78 52 W 
 S 07 10 E 
 
 5.815 
 4,244 
 5, 508 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 Jere. 
 
 
 38 34 46. 64 
 
 76 21 30. 20 
 
 S 20 54 E 
 S 69 58 E 
 N 06 42 W 
 
 N 20 ss W 
 N 69 s6 W 
 S 06 43 E 
 
 6, 5.S9 
 4, 573 
 4,748 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 •■> 
 
 .i« 35 01. 73 
 
 76 20 25,88 
 
 S 51 21 E 
 N 38 37 E 
 N 28 12 W 
 
 N SI 20 W 
 S 38 39 w 
 S 28 13 E 
 
 3,321 
 7- 507 
 4,775 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 52. 64 
 
 76 20 20. 36 
 
 S 54 09 E 
 N 36 20 E 
 
 N 28 01 W 
 
 N 54 08 W 
 S 36 22 w 
 S 28 02 E 
 
 3,019 
 7,662 
 
 5,114 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 HILLS POINT SOUTH. 
 
 (Ckcsapealce Bay — Off Entrance Little Clioplank River — Charts Nos. j6 and jy.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. & 
 
 G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 o , // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 34. 80 
 
 76 20 25. 80 
 
 S 20 38 E 
 N 41 59 E 
 
 N 13 51 W 
 
 N 20 37 W 
 S 42 00 w 
 S 13 52 E 
 
 1,798 
 3,875 
 9,433 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 33 49- 88 
 
 76 21 52. 36 
 
 S 34 43 E 
 N 85 56 E 
 N 16 E 
 
 N 34 41 W 
 S 8s 58 W 
 S 16 W 
 
 5,128 
 4,896 
 6,628 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 51- 17 
 
 76 20 00. 00 
 
 S 48 00 E 
 N 32 4s E 
 N 32 48 W 
 
 N 47 59 W 
 S 32 46 W 
 S 32 50 E 
 
 2,569 
 7,397 
 5,428 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 00. 00 
 
 76 20 16. 80 
 
 S 4 57 E 
 N 89 50 E 
 N 21 39 W 
 
 N 4 57 W 
 S 89 51 W 
 S 21 40 E 
 
 4,573 
 2,353 
 6,766 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 3i 42- 30 
 
 76 20 49.25 
 
 S 17 35 E 
 N 79 22 E 
 N 13 23 W 
 
 N 17 34 W 
 S 79 23 W 
 S 13 23 E 
 
 4,152 
 3,269 
 7,078 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 33, 03. 70 
 
 76 20 13. 40 
 
 S 633 E 
 N 49 55 E 
 N 17 32 W 
 
 N 6 33 W 
 S 49 S6 W 
 S 17 33 E 
 
 2,675 
 2,958 
 8,586 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jerc. 
 
 
 JAMES POINT. 
 (Cliesapealie Bay — Vicinity James Point — Chart No. j6.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 
 
 41-59 
 
 76 22 
 
 01. 56 
 
 S 40 31 E 
 N 88 00 E 
 N 47 39 E 
 
 N 40 30 W 
 S 88 01 W 
 S 47 41 W . 
 
 4, 170 
 .3,171 
 6,937 
 
 Skid. 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3831 
 
 42. 18 
 
 76 22 
 
 32.00 
 
 S 47 47 E 
 N 88 42 E 
 N 51 54 E 
 
 N 47 46 W 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 51 56 W 
 
 4,747 
 3,977 
 7,539 
 
 Skid. 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 
 
 42. 94 
 
 76 23 
 
 10. 08 
 
 S 40 49 E 
 S 68 33 E 
 N 69 27 E 
 
 N 40 47 W 
 N 68 31 W 
 S 69 29 W 
 
 6,923 
 
 5, 355 
 7,414 
 
 Skid, 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 
 
 25.78 
 
 76 22 
 
 59-76 
 
 S 54 10 E 
 N 80 09 E 
 
 N 54 08 W 
 S 80 II w 
 
 5,811 
 6,768 
 
 James. 
 Robins. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 4 00 E 
 
 S 4 oi W 
 
 9, 966 
 
 .Sharps I.shind 
 
 l.iRlU. 
 
 5 
 
 38 .1.1 
 
 23. 00 
 
 76 21 
 
 58- 38 
 
 S 4^ oi E 
 N 76 03 E 
 N I 27 E 
 
 N 4S 00 W 
 S 76 OS W 
 S I 27 W 
 
 4, 523 
 
 5, '97 
 7, 538 
 
 James. 
 Robins. 
 Jerc . 
 
 
 
 
 38 .52 
 
 34- 3') 
 
 76 21 
 
 42. 68 
 
 S 58 00 E 
 N 57 59 E 
 N I 24 W 
 
 N 57 59 W 
 S 58 01 w 
 S I 24 E 
 
 3,148 
 5,457 
 9,179 
 
 James. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 Jerc. 
 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 TRAVERS. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Vicinity James Island — Charts Nos. j6 and jS.) 
 
 123 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 o£ 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 28 46. 52 
 
 76 21 27. 48 
 
 S OS 42 E 
 N 33 28 E 
 N 2 08 W 
 
 N 65 40 W 
 S 33 28 W 
 S 2 08 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2, 920 
 
 3, 276 
 16,871 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 2 
 
 38 29 ,59. 12 
 
 76 22 04. 88 
 
 S 50 50 E 
 N 71 04 E 
 N I 23 E 
 
 N 50 48 W 
 S 71 05 W 
 S I 23 W 
 
 4,7" 
 2,957 
 15,090 
 
 Travers 2 . 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 11.68 
 
 76 21 53.40 
 
 S 39 25 E 
 S 86 50 E 
 N 15 E 
 
 N 39 24 W 
 N 86 49 W 
 S 15 W 
 
 5,272 
 2,497 
 13, 986 
 
 Travers 2 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 4 
 
 38 29 47. 76 
 
 76 21 39. 72 
 
 S 42 25 E 
 N 72 ss E 
 N I 10 W 
 
 N 42 24 W 
 S 72 56 W 
 S I 10 E 
 
 4,425 
 2,233 
 14, 799 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 5 
 
 38 29 ^3. 16 
 
 76 2 1 43-34 
 
 S 48 00 E 
 N 02 28 E 
 N 47 W 
 
 N 47 S9 W 
 S 62 29 w 
 S 47 E 
 
 4, 146 
 
 2,5" 
 
 15,291 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 6 
 
 38 29 03. 00 
 
 76 21 17, 52 
 
 S 53 45 E 
 N 35 18 E 
 N 3 07 W 
 
 N 53 44 W 
 
 s 35 19 w 
 S 3 08 E 
 
 2,972 
 2,669 
 16,329 
 
 Travers 2 . 
 
 Skid. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 MARSHALL. 
 {Oyster Creek — Charts Nos, yS, j/, and jS.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 29 21.71 
 
 76 19 59. 20 
 
 N 44 12 E 
 
 N 7 40 W 
 
 N 19 00 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 44 14 W 
 
 7 41 E 
 ig 01 E 
 
 7,422 
 I, 636 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 2 
 
 38 29 28. 62 
 
 76 20 07. 94 
 
 N 46 44 E 
 N 3 35 W 
 N 12 55 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 46 46 w 
 3 35 E 
 12 55 E 
 
 7,423 
 2,781 
 1,351 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 ■'' 
 
 38 29 27. 76 
 
 76 19 56.36 
 
 N 44 54 E 
 N 9 44 W 
 N 24 16 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 44 56 W 
 9 44 E 
 24 17 E 
 
 7,224 
 2,844 
 1,480 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
124 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 OYSTER CREEK. 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. j(5, jy, and j5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tria 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 o / // 
 
 38 29 35. 52 
 
 76 20 04. 10 
 
 N 47 32 E 
 N 6 II W 
 N 20 26 W 
 
 S 47 34 W 
 S 6 II E 
 S 20 26 E 
 
 Yards. 
 7,190 
 2, 557 
 1,154 
 
 Ragged Point 3 . 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 29 36. 92 
 
 76 20 09. 58 
 
 N 48 35 E 
 N 2 59 W 
 N 14 00 W 
 
 S 48 37 W 
 S 2 59 E 
 S 14 00 E 
 
 7,267 
 
 2,499 
 I, 065 
 
 Ragged Point -,. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 29 41. 12 
 
 76 20 07. 64 
 
 N 49 io E 
 N 4 25 W 
 N 19 07 W 
 
 S 49 12 W 
 S 4 25 E 
 S 19 07 E 
 
 7,137 
 
 2,361 
 
 945 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 29 39. 60 
 
 76 20 02. 20 
 
 N 48 OS E 
 N 7 43 W 
 N 25 40 W 
 
 S 48 07 W 
 S 7 43 E 
 S 25 40 E 
 
 7, 061 
 2,427 
 I, 048 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 
 GRANGER. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. j(5, j;/, and j8.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 00. 84 
 
 76 19 49. 14 
 
 N 85 52 E 
 N 21 42 W 
 N 74 07 W 
 
 S 85 51 W 
 S 21 42 E 
 S 74 07 E 
 
 2.653 
 1,818 
 
 831 
 
 Can. 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 19. 44 
 
 76 19 57- 56 
 
 S 81 22 E 
 N 22 55 W 
 S 55 16 W 
 
 N 81 23 W 
 S 22 55 E 
 N 55 16 E 
 
 2, 902 
 
 1,153 
 702 
 
 Can. 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 22. 59 
 
 76 19 46. 56 
 
 N 55 58 E 
 N 37 46 W 
 S 59 46 W 
 
 S 56 00 W 
 S 37 47 E 
 N 59 46 E 
 
 5, 840 
 1,208 
 I, 005 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 04. 26 
 
 76 19 38.61 
 
 N 88 10 E 
 N 31 09 W 
 N 84 03 W 
 
 S 88 II W 
 S 31 09 E 
 S 84 04 E 
 
 2,369 
 1,838 
 1,085 
 
 Can. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 GATORS. 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 II. 58 
 
 76 19 20. 12 
 
 S 84 48 E 
 
 N 84 47 W 
 
 1,885 
 
 Can. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 19 22 W 
 S 85 06 W 
 
 S 19 23 E 
 N 85 OS E 
 
 3.335 
 
 I. 575 
 
 James. 
 Skid. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 19. 24 
 
 76 19 35. 42 
 
 S 79 21 E 
 N 44 06 W 
 S 71 20 W 
 
 N 79 20 W 
 
 S 44 07 E 
 N 71 20 E 
 
 2,323 
 1,487 
 1,228 
 
 Can. 
 
 Rede. 
 
 Skid. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 40. 44 
 
 76 19 12. 60 
 
 N 31 00 W 
 
 N 77 50 W 
 S 57 55 W 
 
 S 31 00 E 
 S 77 SO E 
 N 57 55 E 
 
 2,535 
 1,678 
 2,087 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 36. 74 
 
 76 19 05.30 
 
 N 33 07 W 
 N 75 24 W 
 S 63 22 w 
 
 S 33 °7 E 
 S 7S 24 E 
 N 63 22 E 
 
 2,744 
 1,894 
 2,194 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 125 
 
 HENPECK. 
 (^Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36. 37, and 38.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 & G. S. triangulatiou 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 17. 80 
 
 76 18 41. 76 
 
 N 35 52 W 
 N 65 34 W 
 S 82 24 W 
 
 S 35 52 E 
 S 65 35 E 
 
 N 82 23 E 
 
 3-623 
 2,699 
 2,608 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 26. 75 
 
 76 18 49. 68 
 
 N 35 59 W 
 N 70 04 W 
 S 74 47 W 
 
 S 35 59 E 
 S 70 05 E 
 N 74 46 E 
 
 3,256 
 2,391 
 2,462 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 45- 98 
 
 76 18 15. 24 
 
 S 68 30 W 
 S 6 47 E 
 
 S 62 21 E 
 
 N 68 29 E 
 N 6 47 W 
 N 62 20 W 
 
 3,533 
 1,340 
 2, 221 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 38. 50 
 
 76 18 03. 75 
 
 S 73 49 W 
 S 7 43 W 
 S 64 55 E 
 
 N 73 47 E 
 N 7 43 E 
 N 64 54 W 
 
 3,740 
 1,088 
 1,83s 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
 
 SLAUGHTER CREEK. 
 
 (Entrance Slaughter Creek — Charts Nos. 36, 37, and 38.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 29 57. 14 
 
 76 16 10. 23 
 
 N 32 57 E 
 
 S 32 57 W 
 
 1,009 
 
 Pov. 
 
 
 
 
 N 65 23 W 
 
 S 65 24 E 
 
 1,480 
 
 Veith. 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 52 W 
 
 N 22 52 E 
 
 704 
 
 Torrey. 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 06. 63 
 
 76 16 36. 65 
 
 N 67 07 E 
 
 S 67 08 W 
 
 1.356 
 
 Pov. 
 
 
 
 
 N 65 20 W 
 
 S 65 20 E 
 
 711 
 
 Veith. 
 
 
 
 
 S 32 18 W 
 
 N 32 18 E 
 
 886 
 
 Moore. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 35- 68 
 
 76 16 19. 76 
 
 N 12 43 W 
 
 S 12 43 E 
 
 2,899 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 
 
 
 S 57 59 W 
 
 N 57 59 E 
 
 1,289 
 
 Veith. 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 W 
 
 N 37 E 
 
 1,949 
 
 Torrey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 06. 76 
 
 76 16 03. 56 
 
 N IS 40 W 
 
 S 15 41 E 
 
 3,950 
 
 Ragged Point 3 . 
 
 
 
 
 N 79 08 W 
 
 S 79 09 E 
 
 1.550 
 
 Veith. 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 51 w 
 
 N 60 51 E 
 
 1,546 
 
 Moore. 
 
 HOOPER. 
 
 (Entrance Slaughter Creek — Charts Nos. 36, J7, and 38.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 06. 63 
 
 76 16 36. 65 
 
 N 67 07 E 
 N 6s 20 W 
 S 32 18 W 
 
 S 67 08 W 
 S 65 20 E 
 
 N 32 18 E 
 
 1,356 
 711 
 886 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Moore. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 09.96 
 
 76 16 54.94 
 
 S 4 59 W 
 S 47 08 E 
 N 9 58 E 
 
 N 4 59 E 
 N 47 08 W 
 S 9 59 W 
 
 1,846 
 2,365 
 1,697 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 S3. 60 
 
 76 16 II. 60 
 
 S 45 29 W 
 S 28 59 E 
 N 63 35 E 
 
 N 45 28 E 
 N 28 59 W 
 S 63 36 W 
 
 1,836 
 1,208 
 2,439 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 35- 68 
 
 76 16 19. 76 
 
 N 12 43 W 
 S 57 59 W 
 S 37 W 
 
 S 12 43 E 
 N 57 59 E 
 N 037 E 
 
 2,899 
 1,289 
 1,949 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Torrey. 
 
126 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 NINE ACRES. 
 
 {Little Ckoptank River — Charts Nos. j(5 and 3f.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulaticn 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 30. 04 
 
 76 17 50. 80 
 
 S 31 40 w 
 S 69 31 E 
 N 30 27 E 
 
 N 31 40 E 
 N 69 30 W 
 S 30 27 w 
 
 932 
 1,409 
 3,501 
 
 Can. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 ■ 2 
 
 38 30 38. 50 
 
 76 18 03. 75 
 
 S 73 49 W 
 S 7 43 W 
 S 64 55 E 
 
 N 73 47 E 
 N 7 43 E 
 N 64 54 W 
 
 3,74° 
 1,088 
 1,835 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 45- 98 
 
 76 18 15. 24 
 
 S 68 30 W 
 S 6 47 E 
 S 62 21 E 
 
 N 68 29 E 
 N 6 47 W 
 N 62 20 W 
 
 3,533 
 1,340 
 2, 221 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 04. 40 
 
 76 18 13. 18 
 
 S 60 10 W 
 
 S 3 °3 E 
 S 49 II E 
 
 N 60 09 E 
 N 3 03 W 
 N 49 10 W 
 
 3,853 
 1,954 
 2,527 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
 5 
 
 38 31 25.00 
 
 76 17 20. 60 
 
 S 61 07 W 
 S 12 29 E 
 S 48 46 E 
 
 N 61 06 E 
 N 12 29 W 
 N 48 45 W 
 
 5,408 
 2,403 
 3,210 
 
 Skid. 
 Veith. 
 Pov. 
 
 6 
 
 38 30 55. 10 
 
 76 17 24.07 
 
 S 36 10 W 
 S 24 33 E 
 S 66 09 E 
 
 N 36 10 E 
 N 24 33 W 
 N 66 08 W 
 
 2,030 
 1,472 
 2,739 
 
 Can. 
 
 VeiUi. 
 
 Pov. 
 
 LITTLE CHOPTANK. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36 and yj.\ 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 49. 58 
 
 76 18 43-36 
 
 N 48 07 W 
 N 88 56 W 
 S 60 53 W 
 
 S 48 08 E 
 S 88 54 E 
 N 60 52 E 
 
 2,794 
 2,415 
 2, 910 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 00.84 
 
 76 t8 59.66 
 
 N 47 58 W 
 S 80 25 W 
 S 49 36 w 
 
 S 47 59 E 
 N 80 24 E 
 N 49 36 E 
 
 2, 219 
 2, on 
 
 2,771 
 
 James. 
 Rede. 
 Skid. 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 28.62 
 
 76 18 41. 03 
 
 S 43 37 W 
 S 16 55 E 
 S 63 47 E 
 
 N 43 36 E 
 N 16 55 W 
 N 63 45 W 
 
 3,775 
 2,894 
 5,067 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Pov. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 04.40 
 
 76 18 13. 18 
 
 S 60 10 W 
 S 3 03 E 
 S 49 II E 
 
 N 60 09 E 
 N 3 03 W 
 N 49 10 W 
 
 3,853 
 1,954 
 2,527 
 
 Skid. 
 Can. 
 Veith. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 RAGGED POINT. 
 
 {Little Choptank Ri-ver — Charts Nos. j6 and jy.) 
 
 127 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 25-95 
 
 / // 
 
 76 17 50. 96 
 
 S 56 05 w 
 S 29 06 E 
 N 57 3° E 
 
 N 56 04 E 
 N 29 06 W 
 S 57 29 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4,737 
 2,722 
 2, 107 
 
 Skid. 
 Veith. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 27-27 
 
 76 iS 23.92 
 
 S 48 42 w 
 S 42 12 E 
 N 67 41 E 
 
 N 48 40 E 
 N 42 II W 
 S 67 42 w 
 
 4,070 
 3,271 
 2, 865 
 
 Skid. 
 Veith. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 16.42 
 
 76 18 21. 70 
 
 S 77 36 E 
 N II 13 W 
 S 68 10 W 
 
 N 77 35 W 
 S II 13 E 
 N 68 09 E 
 
 2, 654 
 3,568 
 2,859 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 37-45 
 
 76 17 20. 97 
 
 N 39 31 W 
 S 67 25 W 
 
 S 37 34 E 
 
 S 39 31 E 
 N 67 23 E 
 N 3734 W 
 
 3.617 
 4,616 
 1,613 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 5 
 
 38 32 33- 58 
 
 76 17 05. 86 
 
 N 42 46 W 
 S 70 36 W 
 S 26 56 E 
 
 S 42 47 E 
 N 70 34 E 
 N 26 56 W 
 
 3>979 
 4,944 
 1,287 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 6 
 
 38 32 01. 32 
 
 76 17 19.42 
 
 S 86 21 E 
 N 30 18 W 
 S 82 39 W 
 
 N 86 21 W 
 S 30 19 E 
 N 82 38 E 
 
 945 
 4,643 
 4,339 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 PEANUT HILL. 
 
 (Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. j6 and j/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 
 
 16. 42 
 
 76 18 21. 70 
 
 S 77 36 E 
 N II 13 W 
 S 68 10 W 
 
 N 77 35 W 
 S II 13 E 
 
 N 68 09 E 
 
 2,654 
 3,568 
 2, 859 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 
 
 4,v 02 
 
 76 ly 38. 07 
 
 S 17 51 W 
 S 72 22 E 
 N 27 02 E 
 
 N 17 50 E 
 N 72 20 W 
 S 27 03 W 
 
 2, 059 
 4,842 
 2, 922 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 ■^ 
 
 38 32 
 
 55- 00 
 
 76 18 55. 58 
 
 S 36 37 W 
 S 61 48 E 
 N 5 17 E 
 
 N 36 36 E 
 N 61 47 W 
 S 5 17 W 
 
 2,945 
 3,959 
 2,208 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 
 
 46.79 
 
 76 18 49. 44 
 
 S 42 36 W 
 S 64 25 E 
 N 00 57 E 
 
 N 42 35 E 
 N 64 24 W 
 S 00 57 W 
 
 2,836 
 3,689 
 2,476 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 5 
 
 3832 
 
 47.28 
 
 76 18 09. 44 
 
 N 22 29 W 
 S 54 46 W 
 S 54 37 E 
 
 S 22 30 E 
 
 N 54 45 E 
 N 54 36 W 
 
 2, 662 
 
 3,647 
 2,781 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 6 
 
 38 32 
 
 26.44 
 
 76 18 12. 20 
 
 S 68 49 E 
 N 16 39 W 
 S 64 15 W 
 
 N 68 48 W 
 S 16 39 E 
 N 64 14 E 
 
 2, 510 
 3,300 
 3,226 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
128 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Dorchesler County, Md. 
 
 RAGGRD POINT FLATvS. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 36 and j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / /, 
 
 / // 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 33- 58 
 
 76 17 05. 86 
 
 N 42 46 W 
 S 70 36 W 
 S 26 56 E 
 
 S 42 47 E 
 N 70 34 E 
 N 26 56 W 
 
 3-979 
 4,944 
 1,287 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 37-45 
 
 76 17 20. 97 
 
 N 39 31 W 
 S 67 25 W 
 
 S 37 34 E 
 
 S 39 31 E 
 N 67 23 E 
 
 N 37 34 W 
 
 3,617 
 4,616 
 1,613 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 1,1 08. 88 
 
 76 17 ii- 50 
 
 N 48 42 W 
 S 54 13 W 
 S 29 22 R 
 
 wS 48 4? E 
 N 54 12 E 
 N 29 21 W 
 
 2, 622 
 4,845 
 2,683 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 38 22, 35- 79 
 
 76 17 19.9s 
 
 N 70 32 W 
 S 48 55 W 
 S 16 25 E 
 
 S 70 32 E 
 N 48 S3 E 
 N 16 25 W 
 
 2,469 
 5,691 
 3,384 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 32 55- 80 
 
 76 16 56. 50 
 
 N 53 38 W 
 S 64 02 w 
 S 10 OI E 
 
 S 53 39 E 
 N 64 00 E 
 N 10 01 W 
 
 3,662 
 5,463 
 1,927 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 COW ISLAND. 
 {Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. j6 and 57.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 33 
 
 03- 34 
 
 76 
 
 18 15. 64 
 
 N 24 00 W 
 S 46 46 W 
 vS 48 30 E 
 
 S 24 01 E 
 N 46 45 E 
 N 48 29 W 
 
 2, 100 
 3,863 
 3- 247 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 3833 
 
 12. 32 
 
 76 
 
 18 18.86 
 
 N 2S 29 W 
 S 42 47 W 
 S 45 44 E 
 
 S 25 31 E 
 N 42 46 R 
 N 45 43 W 
 
 1,789 
 4,018 
 3,516 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. • 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 .38 3i 
 
 21. 90 
 
 76 
 
 17 ST. 23 
 
 N 49 17 W 
 S 46 37 W 
 S 32 43 E 
 
 S 49 17 E 
 N 46 38 E 
 N 32 43 W 
 
 1,981 
 4, 763 
 3, 294 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Poinl 3. 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 
 
 oS. 88 
 
 76 
 
 I 7 33- SO 
 
 N 48 42 W 
 
 S 54 13 W 
 S 29 22 R 
 
 S 48 43 E 
 N 54 12 E 
 N 29 21 W 
 
 2,622 
 4, 845 
 2,683 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 BALD EAGLE. 
 (Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. j6 and j/.) 
 
 129 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 T,T, 08.88 
 
 76 17 33. 50 
 
 N 48 42 W 
 S 54 13 w 
 
 S 29 22 E 
 
 S 48 42 E 
 N 54 12 E 
 N 29 21 W 
 
 Yards. 
 2, 622 
 4, 845 
 2, 683 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 ^:^ 21.90 
 
 76 17 51.22 
 
 N 4Q 17 W 
 S 46 37 W 
 S 32 43 E 
 
 S 49 17 E 
 N 46 38 E 
 N 32 43 W 
 
 1,981 
 4> 763 
 3. 294 
 
 Robins. ' 
 James. : 
 Ragged Point 3 . j 
 
 3 
 
 38 3^^ 46. 72 
 
 76 17 52.96 
 
 N 72 38 W 
 S 39 44 W 
 S 26 52 E 
 
 S 72 39 E 
 N 39 43 E 
 N 26 51 W 
 
 I, 524 
 H: 343 
 4, O.S2 
 
 Robins. ' 
 James. . i 
 Ragged Point 3. 1 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 35- 79 
 
 76 17 19.95 
 
 N 70 32 W 
 S 48 .S5 W 
 S 16 25 E 
 
 S 70 33 E 
 N 48 53 E 
 N 16 25 W 
 
 2,469 
 5,- 691 
 3- 384 
 
 Robins. 
 
 James. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 ♦ CORNERS WHARF. 
 
 (Outer Choptank River — Chart No. j/. 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 44- 62 
 
 76 
 
 13 08. 16 
 
 N 85 54' E 
 N 69 52 E 
 N 37 28 W 
 
 S 8s 54 W 
 S 69 54 w 
 S 37 is E 
 
 1, 645 
 4i 794 
 
 2, 626 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 55- 18 
 
 76 
 
 13 39.80 
 
 S 84 30 E 
 N 76 23 E 
 N 23 45 W 
 
 N 84 29 W 
 S 76 25 W 
 S 23 45 E 
 
 2,489 
 
 s. 492 
 
 T,888 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 3 
 
 3S 37 17-05 
 
 76 
 
 13 31-38 
 
 S 66 36 E 
 N 83 48. E 
 N 44 47 W 
 
 N 66 35 W 
 S S^ s° w 
 
 S 44 47 E 
 
 2, 457 
 5. 145 
 I- 395 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 04- 99 
 
 76 
 
 12 59- -to 
 
 S 68 00 E 
 •N 77 17 E 
 N 52 38 W 
 
 N 68 00 W 
 
 S 77 19 w 
 S 52 38 E 
 
 I, 519 
 4-377 
 2,301 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 LOGANS HILL. 
 
 (Outer Choptank River — Chart No. J".) 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 19. 84 
 
 76 12 56. 18 
 
 S 69 32 E 
 
 N 69 31 W 
 
 4, 466 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 N 54 34 E 
 
 S 54 35 W 
 
 3.590 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 44 E 
 
 S 20 44 W 
 
 4, 102 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 05- °4 
 
 76 13 38. 98 
 
 S 68 56 W 
 
 N 68 54 E 
 
 6, 512 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 26 W 
 
 N 16 25 E 
 
 2,764 
 
 Dot. 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 II E 
 
 S 82 IS W 
 
 4,094 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 Tiaence along county boundary as delineated on 
 
 2hart Nj. 37 ta comer No. s- 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 48. 40 
 
 76 II 45. 22 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 
 N 49 57 W 
 
 3.479 
 
 Castle. 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 09 E 
 
 S 43 10 W 
 
 ■ I. 533 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 8 24 W 
 
 S 8 24 E 
 
 2.905 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 58345—13- 
 
I30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 TODD POINT. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 , ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 44. 92 
 
 76 15 34- 76 
 
 N 83 08 W 
 
 S 52 43 W 
 N 88 44 E 
 
 S 83 09 E 
 N 52 42 E 
 S 88 45 W 
 
 3,°37 
 2,4x7 
 2,281 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 08. 08 
 
 76 16 12. 40 
 
 S 78 18 W 
 S 22 26 W 
 
 S 77 25 E 
 
 N 78 17 E 
 N 22 26 E 
 
 N 77 24 W 
 
 2, 061 
 2,429 
 3,357 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 27. 26 
 
 76 16 09. 52 
 
 N 63 37 W 
 S 63 03 w 
 S 66 42 E 
 
 S 63 40 E 
 N 63 03 E 
 N 66 41 W 
 
 7-532 
 2,350 
 3,484 
 
 Black. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 25. 41 
 
 76 15 29. 22 
 
 S 72 24 w 
 
 S 58 22 E 
 
 N 74 49 E 
 
 N 72 23 E 
 N 58 21 W 
 S 74 52 W 
 
 3,317 
 2,508 
 7,224 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 38 59. 43 
 
 76 15 27.58 
 
 S 56 08 W 
 S 40 20 E 
 
 N 83 52 E 
 
 N 56 07 E 
 N 40 20 W 
 S 83 55 W 
 
 . 3, 859 
 3,230 
 6,968 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 39 04. 40 
 
 76 16 03. 56 
 
 N 73 08 W 
 S 44 12 w 
 S 49 10 E 
 
 S 73 II E 
 N 44 II E 
 N 49 09 W 
 
 7, 216 
 3,232 
 4, 022 
 
 Black. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 7 
 
 38 39 22. 52 
 
 76 16 00. 60 
 
 N 78 01 W 
 S 38 31 W 
 S 42 27 E 
 
 S 78 04 E 
 N 38 30 E 
 N 42 26 W 
 
 7,139 
 3,743 
 4,392 
 
 Black. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Dot. 
 
 8 
 
 38 39 15- 3.^ 
 
 76 15 07. 00 
 
 S 54 23 W 
 S 27 17 E 
 N 88 08 E 
 
 N 54 21 E 
 N 27 17 W 
 S 88 10 W 
 
 4, 612 
 3,374 
 6,388 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 9 
 
 lO 
 
 38 39 .58- 32 
 
 Thenc 
 38 39 08. 00 
 
 76 15 41. 88 
 
 e along county 
 76 13 46. 22 
 
 N 41 38 E 
 N II 48 W 
 N 63 59 W 
 boundary as d 
 N 83 52 E 
 N 51 26 E 
 N I 59 W 
 
 S 41 39 w 
 S 11 48 E 
 S 64 01 E 
 elineated on C 
 S 83 54 w 
 S 51 27 W 
 S I 59 E 
 
 4,344 
 4,356 
 6,387 
 hart No. 37 
 4,273 
 
 3,549 
 4,940 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 to comer No. 10. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 II 
 
 38 38 27. 40 
 
 76 13 47.20 
 
 S 79 39 W 
 S 22 13 W 
 S 38 36 E 
 
 N 79 36 E 
 N 22 12 E 
 N 38 35 W 
 
 5, 957 
 1,493 
 4,285 
 
 Chef. 
 Dot. 
 Comer. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 ALONG SHORE. 
 
 (Little Choptank River — Charts Nos. 37 and 38.) 
 
 131 
 
 I 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , /, 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 30 00. 96 
 
 76 15 45- 59 
 
 N 8 14 W 
 N 21 06 W 
 S 73 01 w 
 
 S 8 14 E 
 S 21 07 E 
 N 73 00 E 
 
 725 
 4,286 
 1,909 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Ragged Point 3 . 
 
 Moore. 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 12. 16 
 
 76 1 5 58. 60 
 
 N 3S 16 E 
 N 18 19 W 
 S S7 45 W 
 
 S 3S 16 W 
 S 18 19 E 
 
 N 57 44 E 
 
 417 
 3,813 
 1.752 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Moore. 
 
 3_ 
 
 38 30 29. 02 
 
 76 15 52.95 
 
 N 23 so W 
 S 75 43 W 
 S 47 20 w 
 
 S 23 so E 
 N 75 43 E 
 N 47 19 E 
 
 1,860 
 2, 219 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Moore. 
 
 4 
 
 38 30 3S. 38 
 
 76 IS 37-42 
 
 N 31 48 W 
 S 73 OS W 
 S 49 56 w 
 
 S 31 49 E 
 N 73 04 E 
 N 49 55 E 
 
 3.339 
 2.315 
 2, 669 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Moore. 
 
 S 
 
 38 31 14. 82 
 
 76 IS 16. 20 
 
 N 12 37 E 
 N S7 00 W 
 S 26 28 W 
 
 S 12 37 W 
 S S7 01 E 
 N 26 28 E 
 
 2, 264 
 2,768 
 1.979 
 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Pov. 
 
 6 
 
 38 31 13. 00 
 
 76 15 10.38 
 
 N 8 SI E 
 N 57 38 W 
 S 31 13 w 
 
 S 8 31 W 
 
 S 57 39 E 
 N 31 13 E 
 
 2,295 
 2,931 
 2, 000 
 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Pov. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 7, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 33- 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 22. 
 
 26 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 13- 
 
 42 
 
 76 15 35- 20 N 31 58 W 
 S 75 16 W 
 S 51 59 W 
 
 76 15 49. 51 N 19 04 E 
 S 83 04 W 
 S 28 49 W 
 
 S 31 59 E 
 N 75 IS E 
 N 51 58 E 
 
 S 19 05 w 
 N 83 03 E 
 N 28 48 E 
 
 76 IS S3. 64 N 20 23 W S 20 24 E 3.818 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 N 87 SI W S 87 SI E 1, 786 Veith. 
 
 S s8 47 W N 58 46 E 1,886 Moore. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 9 along the mean low water'line of the shore to comer No. 10, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3, 434 
 2,351 
 2, 662 
 
 1,707 
 3,818 
 
 Ragged Point 5. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Moore. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 Veith. 
 
 Torrey. 
 
 10 
 
 38 
 
 30 
 
 OS 
 
 66 
 
 76 
 
 IS AS 
 
 S8 
 
 N 
 
 10 
 
 32 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 10 
 
 32 
 
 E 
 
 570 
 
 Pov. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 21 
 
 54 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 21 
 
 ';4 
 
 E 
 
 4,138 
 
 Ragged 
 
 Point 3. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 68 
 
 3b 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 68 
 
 35 
 
 E 
 
 1, 962 
 
 Moore. 
 
 
132 
 
 Survey 0/ Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 SUSQUEHANNA. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 01.62 
 
 76 IS 35- 10 
 
 N 20 33 E 
 N 43 00 W 
 S 16 03 W 
 
 S 20 33 W 
 S 43 01 E 
 N 16 03 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2,835 
 2,669 
 1,381 
 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Pov. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 15- 74 
 
 76 IS 54. 62 
 
 N 34 46 E 
 N 41 26 W 
 S 40 51 W 
 
 S 34 46 W 
 S 41 27 E 
 N 40 50 E 
 
 2, 651 
 1,970 
 2,689 
 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Veith 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 48.07 
 
 76 15 17.22 
 
 S 16 28 W 
 S 44 42 E 
 N 25 36 E 
 
 N 16 28 E 
 N 44 41 W 
 S 25 36 W 
 
 3.°i7 
 1,058 
 I, 206 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 36.00 
 
 76 15 02. 28 
 
 S 26 43 W 
 S 45 16 E 
 N 61 S3 E 
 
 N 26 43 E 
 N 45 16 W 
 S 61 54 w 
 
 2,784 
 
 489 
 
 2,935 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 LITTLE POLL.'VRD. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. 37.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 56. 50 
 
 76 
 
 16 oS. 94 
 
 S 09 12 E 
 S 63 53 E 
 N 66 59 E 
 
 N 09 12 W 
 N 63 52 W 
 S 66 59 W 
 
 3,220 
 2,353 
 2-°5S 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 01. 68 
 
 76 
 
 16 17.82 
 
 S 12 37 E 
 S 62 44 E 
 N 73 31 E 
 
 N 12 36 W 
 N 62 43 W 
 S 73 32 w 
 
 3>435 
 2, 642 
 2, 217 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 13-23 
 
 76 
 
 16 15. 16 
 
 S 10 iS E 
 S 54 55 E 
 N S3 21 E 
 
 N 10 17 W 
 N 54 54 W 
 S 83 22 W 
 
 3,804 
 2, 7s'54 
 2,070 
 
 Pov. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 29. 67 
 
 76 
 
 15 40-02 
 
 S 22 35 W 
 S 36 46 E 
 S 57 21 E 
 
 N 22 34 E 
 N 36 45 W 
 N 57 20 W 
 
 4,904 
 2,689 
 3.426 
 
 Veith. 
 Wool . 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 5 
 
 38 32 20. 52 
 
 76 
 
 15 30-58 
 
 S 67 26 W 
 s"? 35 54 E 
 S 89 41 E 
 
 N 67 25 E 
 N 35 53 W 
 N 89 41 W 
 
 1.843 
 2,278 
 
 1,113 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Wool. 
 Hudson . 
 
 CASON. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 30. 20 
 
 76 14 38.82 
 
 N 51 15 E 
 N 16 21 W 
 N 73 23 W 
 
 S 51 16 w 
 S 16 21 E 
 S 73 24 E 
 
 2,523 
 I, 762 
 
 3. 456 
 
 Mac. 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 01. 19 
 
 76 15 08. 99 
 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 23 45 E 
 S 63 45 E 
 
 N 88 42 E 
 N 23 45 W 
 N 63 45 W 
 
 2,513 
 1,305 
 2, 007 
 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 Wool. 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 13. 16 
 
 76 14 37- .=;4 
 
 S 10 54 W 
 S 36 51 E 
 N 86 09 E 
 
 N 10 54 E 
 N 36 50 W 
 ,S 86 10 W 
 
 I, 627 
 1,613 
 1,938 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 Mac. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 50. 58 
 
 76 14 17.50 
 
 S 45 06 W 
 S 39 30 E 
 N 57 33 E 
 
 N 45 05 E 
 N 39 29 W 
 S 57 34 W 
 
 I, 184 
 
 686 
 
 1,662 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 Mac. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 133 
 
 TOBACCO STICK. 
 
 {Little Chopiank River — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 30.20 
 
 76 14 38.82 
 
 N 51 15 E 
 N 16 21 W 
 N 73 23 W 
 
 S 51 16 W 
 S 16 21 E 
 S 73 24 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2.523 
 I. 762 
 3.456 
 
 Mac. 
 Hudson. 
 Ragged Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 50.58 
 
 76 14 17.50 
 
 S 45 06 w 
 S 39 30 E 
 
 N 57 33 E 
 
 N 45 05 E 
 N 39 29 W 
 S 57 34 W 
 
 1,184 
 
 686 
 
 1,662 
 
 Wool. 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 Mac. 
 
 3 
 
 38 31 57-85 
 
 76 13 53- 18 
 
 N 49 33 E 
 N 66 01 W 
 S 53 54 W 
 
 S 49 33 W 
 vS 66 02 E 
 N 53 54 R 
 
 997 
 1,866 
 
 1:835 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 Wool. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 43-25 
 
 76 13 07. 52 
 
 N 66 47 W 
 S 78 44 W 
 S 3 40 w 
 
 S 66 48 E 
 N 78 44 E 
 N 3 39 E 
 
 3. 171 
 t.445 
 2,479 
 
 Hudson. 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 Madison Southern M. E. 
 Church Spire. 
 
 BUTTERPOT. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. 37.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 06.04 
 
 76 
 
 13 46.40 
 
 S 20 15 W 
 N 57 23 E 
 S IS 57 W 
 
 N 20 IS E 
 S 57 23 W 
 N 15 57 E 
 
 1, 120 
 
 688 
 
 1,448 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 Mac. 
 Greenwell . 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 06. 26 
 
 76 
 
 14 05. 62 
 
 S 6 33 E 
 N 71 33 E 
 N 4 35 E 
 
 N 6 33 W 
 S 71 33 W 
 S 4 3S W 
 
 I. 065 
 I. 147 
 1.389 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Greenwell. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 23. 40 
 
 76 
 
 14 05. 62 
 
 S 4 IS E 
 S 78 50 E 
 N 41 26 E 
 
 N 4 15 W 
 N 78 50 W 
 S 41 26 W 
 
 I, 640 
 I, 109 
 1,861 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 23. 22 
 
 76 
 
 13 33- 90 
 
 N 69 42 E 
 N 15 37 E 
 N 41 S4 W 
 
 S 69 42 W 
 S IS 37 W 
 S 41 54 E 
 
 1,719 
 1,456 
 1,091 
 
 Swep. 
 Ross. 
 Greenwell. 
 
 HUDSON. 
 {Little Choptank River — Hudson Creek — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 16- 77 
 
 76 
 
 14 22. 62 
 
 S 22 15 W 
 S 22 03 E 
 N 89 40 E 
 
 N 22 14 E 
 N 22 02 W 
 S 89 41 w 
 
 1-857 
 1.524 
 1.539 
 
 Wool. 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 39 68 
 
 76 
 
 14 56 00 
 
 S 3 35 W 
 N 81 09 E 
 
 N 07 04 W 
 
 N 3 35 E 
 S 81 10 W 
 S 07 04 E 
 
 654 
 599 
 639 
 
 Hudson . 
 Louise . 
 Jenifer. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 43. 46 
 
 76 
 
 14 50. 61 
 
 S 13 IS w 
 S 84 20 E 
 N 22 01 E 
 
 N 13 IS E 
 N 84 20 W 
 S 22 01 W 
 
 Sox 
 452 
 483 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 Louise. 
 
 Carrie. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 30- 09 
 
 76 
 
 14 32. 40 
 
 S 76 13 E 
 N 4 36 W 
 S 63 43 w 
 
 N 76 13 W 
 S 4 36 E 
 N 63 43 E 
 
 1,850 
 417 
 743 
 
 Mac, 
 
 Louise. 
 
 Hudson. 
 
 5 
 
 38 32 23. 40 
 
 76 
 
 14 05. 62 
 
 S 4 15 E 
 S 78 so E 
 N 41 26 E 
 
 N 4 15 W 
 N 78 50 W 
 S 41 26 W 
 
 1,640 
 1, 109 
 1,861 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Ross. 
 
134 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars. Dorchester County, Md. 
 ROSS. 
 
 (Little Choptank River — Hudson Creek — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 bar 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Truet 
 Forward 
 
 earing 
 
 Back 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 49- 24 
 
 76 14 47. 65 
 
 S 58 08 E 
 N 22 07 E 
 N 43 so W 
 
 N 58 08 W 
 S 22 07 W 
 S 43 5° E 
 
 Yards. 
 436 
 273 
 433 
 
 Louise. 
 Carrie. 
 Jenifer. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 49. 40 
 
 76 14 S3. 20 
 
 S 6s 31 E 
 N 4S 12 E 
 N 26 28 W 
 
 N 6s 30 W 
 S 4S 13 W 
 S 26 28 E 
 
 569 
 352 
 343 
 
 Louise. 
 Carrie. 
 Jenifer. 
 
 3 
 
 38 Zi 27. 42 
 
 76 14 53. 12 
 
 S 35 08 W 
 S 12 55 W 
 S 76 55 E 
 
 N 35 08 E 
 N 12 54 E 
 N 76 55 W 
 
 230 
 
 717 
 252 
 
 Mitchell. 
 
 Henry. 
 
 Back. 
 
 4 
 
 38 ii 27.04 
 
 76 14 48. 46 
 
 S 5S 34 W 
 S 22 27 w 
 N 70 04 E 
 
 N 55 34 E 
 N 22 27 E 
 S 70 04 W 
 
 309 
 743 
 129 
 
 Mitchell. 
 
 Henry. 
 
 Back. 
 
 McKEILS POINT. 
 
 {Little Chof'tank River — Chart Xo. J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 
 
 23. 22 
 
 76 
 
 13 33- 9° 
 
 N 69 42 E 
 N IS 37 E 
 N 41 54 W 
 
 S 69.42 W 
 S 15 37 W 
 S 41 54 E 
 
 1. 719 
 1,456 
 I, 091 
 
 Swep. 
 Ross. 
 Greenwell . 
 
 2 
 
 38 ,^2 
 
 23- 40 
 
 76 
 
 14 05. 62 
 
 S 4 15 E 
 S 78 50 E 
 N 41 26 E 
 
 N 4 15 W 
 N 78 si W 
 S 41 26 w 
 
 I, 640 
 1, 109 
 1,861 
 
 Tobacco Stick. 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 
 
 46. II 
 
 76 
 
 13 59. 68 
 
 S 43 30 E 
 N 85 27 E 
 N 71 23 E 
 
 N 43 30 W 
 S 85 28 W 
 S j'l 24 w 
 
 1,352 
 1,787 
 2,709 
 
 Mac. 
 
 Town. 
 
 David. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 
 
 49- 54 
 
 76 
 
 13 19.24 
 
 N 87 51 E 
 N 23 E 
 S 86 10 W 
 
 S 87 51 W 
 S 23 w 
 N 86 TO E 
 
 711 
 
 514 
 I, 120 
 
 Town. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 Greenwell. 
 
 5 
 
 38 32 
 
 :i3- 64 
 
 76 
 
 13 10.42 
 
 N 76 06 E 
 N 12 22 W 
 N 71 og W 
 
 S 76 06 W 
 S 12 22 E 
 S 71 09 E 
 
 1, 020 
 1,075 
 1,427 
 
 Swep. 
 Ross. 
 Greenwell. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 TOWN. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 135 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 U. S. est G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 , /, 
 
 c / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 a. 64 
 
 76 13 10.42 
 
 N 76 06 E 
 
 S 76 06 w 
 
 I, 020 
 
 Swep. 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 22 W 
 
 S 12 22 E 
 
 i.°75 
 
 Ross. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 09 W 
 
 S 71 09 E 
 
 1,427 
 
 Green weU. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 49. 54 
 
 76 13 19.24 
 
 N 87 51 E 
 
 S 87 51 W 
 
 711 
 
 Town. 
 
 
 
 
 N 23 E 
 
 S 23 w 
 
 514 
 
 Ross. 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 10 W 
 
 N 86 10 E 
 
 1, 120 
 
 Greenwelt. 
 
 3 
 
 38 ii 06. 94 
 
 76 12 53.07 
 
 N 78 31 E 
 
 S 78 31 W 
 
 820 
 
 David. 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 26 E 
 
 S 17 26 W 
 
 668 
 
 Lee. 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 58 W 
 
 N 83 58 E 
 
 693 
 
 Ross. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 49. 12 
 
 76 12 54.85 
 
 N II 17 E 
 
 S 11 17 W 
 
 1,263 
 
 Lee. 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 35 W 
 
 S 5° 35 E 
 
 832 
 
 Ross. 
 
 
 
 
 S 88 02 W 
 
 N 88 01 E 
 
 1.765 
 
 Greenwell. 
 
 ■; 
 
 38 32 40. 16 
 
 76 12 55. 80 
 
 N 82 06 W 
 
 S 82 07 E 
 
 1.759 
 
 GreenweH. 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 29 w 
 
 N 18 29 E 
 
 691 
 
 Lanev. 
 
 
 
 
 S 40 29 E 
 
 N 40 29 W 
 
 1, 129 
 
 Hugh. 
 
 BRUMELL. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. 37.' 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 49. J.2 
 
 76 12 54.85 
 
 N II 17 E 
 N 50 35 W 
 S 88 02 W 
 
 S II 17 w 
 S 5° 35 E 
 N 88 01 E 
 
 1,263 
 
 832 
 
 1.765 
 
 Lee. 
 Ross. 
 GreenweH. 
 
 2 
 
 38 33, 06. 94 
 
 76 12 53.07 
 
 N 78 31 E 
 N 17 26 E 
 S 83 58 W 
 
 S 78 31 W 
 S 17 26 W 
 N 83 58 E 
 
 820 
 668 
 693 
 
 David. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 33 22- 38 
 
 76 12 59-57 
 
 S 9 56 E 
 N 72 36 E 
 N 10 07 W 
 
 N 9 56 W 
 S 72 36 W 
 S 10 07 E 
 
 1,098 
 390 
 936 
 
 Town. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 PhiL 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 30. 84 
 
 76 12 18.30 
 
 S 76 50 W 
 S 10 19 W 
 S 62 56 E 
 
 N 76 49 E 
 N 10 19 E 
 N 62 56 W 
 
 740 
 
 654 
 
 1,045 
 
 Lee. 
 
 David. 
 
 Layton. 
 
 5 
 
 38 33 40. 34 
 
 76 12 08. 92 
 
 S 20 47 W 
 
 S 40 37 E 
 S 71 50 E 
 
 N 20 47 E 
 N 40 37 W 
 N 71 50 W 
 
 1,030 
 1,049 
 1.567 
 
 David. 
 Layton. 
 Adam . 
 
 6 
 
 38 33 40. Ob 
 
 70 II 51. 16 
 
 S 41 14 w 
 S 15- 07 E 
 S 64 49 E 
 
 N 41 13 E 
 N 15 07 W 
 N 64 49 W 
 
 I, 267 
 
 - 815 
 1. 125 
 
 David. 
 Layton. 
 Adam. 
 
 7 
 
 38 33 24-39 
 
 76 12 22. 72 
 
 N 85 22 W 
 S 00 W 
 S 76 09 E 
 
 S 85 22 E 
 N 00 E 
 N 76 og W 
 
 606 
 
 425 
 1,079 
 
 Lee. 
 
 David. 
 
 Layton. 
 
 8 
 
 38 33 00. 62 
 
 76 12 30. 04 
 
 N 45 04 E 
 N 32 18 W 
 S 87 16 W 
 
 S 45 05 W 
 S 32 18 E 
 N 87 15 E 
 
 1,603 
 
 767 
 
 I, 301 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Ross. 
 
136 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 CHERRY ISLAND. 
 
 (Little Choplank River — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 33 31- 86 
 
 76 12 49. 59 
 
 N 34 55 E 
 N 47 01 W 
 S 35 01 W 
 
 S 34 55 W 
 S 47 01 E 
 N 35 01 E 
 
 Yards. 
 268 
 585 
 1.363 
 
 Cherry Island Water Tank. 
 
 Phil. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 2 
 
 9 
 
 3 
 
 38 33 43. 24 
 
 76 13 00. 47 
 
 S 20 50 W 
 S 34 01 E 
 N 43 =6 E 
 
 N 20 50 E 
 N 34 01 W 
 S 43 26 w 
 
 1,388 
 709 
 821 
 
 Ross. 
 Ue. 
 Dupont. 
 
 ,S8 33 55- 38 
 
 76 12 59. 62 
 
 S 20 34 E 
 S 48 24 E 
 N 70 57 E 
 
 N 20 33 W 
 N 48 24 W 
 S 70 58 W 
 
 I, 064 
 560 
 573 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Cherry Island Water Tank. 
 
 Dupont. 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 52. 58 
 
 7O 12 50. 28 
 
 S 7 58 E 
 S 31 43 E 
 N 46 20 E 
 
 N 7 58 W 
 N 31 43 W 
 S 46 20 w 
 
 911 
 326 
 408 
 
 Lee. 
 
 Cherry Island WaterTank . 
 
 Dupont. 
 
 5 
 
 38 33 45- " 
 
 76 12 53. 06 
 
 N 34 38 E 
 N 65 08 W 
 S 26 54 W 
 
 S 34 38 W 
 S 6s 08 E 
 N 26 53 E 
 
 647 
 
 371 
 
 1,524 
 
 Dupont. 
 
 Phil. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 6 
 
 38 33 42- 06 
 
 76 12 46.30 
 
 N 63 27 W 
 S 34 39 W 
 S 2 II E 
 
 S 63 27 E 
 N 34 39 E 
 N 2 II W 
 
 576 
 
 I, 528 
 
 548 
 
 Phil. 
 Ross. 
 Lee. 
 
 JONES. 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 33 19. 34 
 
 76 II 33. 10 
 
 N 45 S3 E 
 N 27 56 W 
 N 83 28 W 
 
 S 45 53 W 
 S 27 56 E 
 S 83 28 E 
 
 I. 013 
 
 795 
 
 1.929 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 Lee. 
 
 2 
 
 38 33 28. 68 
 
 76 II 35. 12 
 
 N 63 27 E 
 N 39 27 W 
 S 65 42 w 
 
 S 63 27 W 
 S 39 27 E 
 N 65 41 E 
 
 873 
 
 503 
 
 1,382 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 David. 
 
 3 
 
 38 33 29. 68 
 
 76 II 28.34 
 
 N 59 20 E 
 N 54 36 W 
 
 S 41 53 W 
 
 S 59 20 w 
 
 S 54 37 E 
 N 41 53 E 
 
 699 
 611 
 586 
 
 Seth. 
 Solomon . 
 Layton. 
 
 4 
 
 38 33 20. 58 
 
 76 II 26. 24 
 
 N 39 26 E 
 N 39 59 W 
 S 73 49 W 
 
 S 39 26 w 
 S 39 59 E 
 
 N 73 49 E 
 
 860 
 863 
 466 
 
 Seth 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 Layton. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 PATTISON. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Chart No. ,57.) 
 
 137 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lougitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 , // 
 
 , „ 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 a 41. 76 
 
 76 10 41. 62 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 88 15 W 
 85 25 w 
 56 55 W 
 
 N 88 14 E 
 
 N 85 25 E 
 N 56 55 E 
 
 i>737 
 638 
 982 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Adam. 
 
 2 
 
 38 a 44- 34 
 
 76 10 50. 16 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 84 41 W 
 71 22 w 
 43 46 W 
 
 N 84 41 E 
 N 71 21 E 
 N 43 46 E 
 
 1,516 
 433 
 863 
 
 Solomon. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Adam. 
 
 3 
 
 38 ii 51- 96 
 
 76 10 42. 26 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 77 00 w 
 57 28 W 
 42 29 W 
 
 N 76 59 E 
 N 57 28 E 
 N 42 29 E 
 
 1,764 
 
 734 
 
 1,193 
 
 Solomon. 
 Seth. 
 Adam . 
 
 BARN POINT. 
 
 {Little Choptank River — Fishing Creek — Chart No. 37.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 32 06. 16 
 
 76 12 59. 56 
 
 S 63 01 E 
 N 70 55 E 
 N 30 5- E 
 
 N 63 01 W 
 S 7° 55 W 
 S 30 58 w 
 
 I, 222 
 
 881 
 
 1.367 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 Hugh. 
 
 Swep. 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 29. 30 
 
 76 12 59-39 
 
 S 39 06 E 
 N 60 44 E 
 N 23 35 W 
 
 N 39 05 W 
 S 60 44 w 
 S 23 35 E 
 
 1,719 
 801 
 
 ii305 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 Swep 
 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 30. 62 
 
 76 12 25. 70 
 
 N 50 50 W 
 S 71 48 w 
 S 32 39 W 
 
 S 50 51 E 
 N 71-48 E 
 N 32 39 E 
 
 1,824 
 I, 070 
 1,456 
 
 Ross. 
 
 Laney. 
 
 Eleanor. 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 07. 38 
 
 76 12 37. 00 
 
 N 5 20 E 
 N 57 55 W 
 S 47 44 W 
 
 S ;; 20 W 
 
 S 57 56 E 
 N 47 44 E 
 
 1,13s 
 846 
 657 
 
 Swep. 
 Laney. 
 Eleanor. 
 
 SALTWORK. 
 {Little Choptank River — Fishing Creek — Chart No. 57.) 
 
 I 
 
 j8 31 54.70 
 
 76 12 16. 39 
 
 S 33 34 E 
 N 63 44 E 
 N 24 45 W 
 
 N a 34 w 
 
 S 63 45 w 
 S 24 45 E 
 
 897 
 
 597 
 743 
 
 Tom. 
 Etta. 
 Hugh. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 32 00. 92 
 
 76 12 40. 06 
 
 N 87 19 E 
 N 34 13 E 
 N 43 38 W 
 
 S 87 19 w 
 S 34 13 W 
 S 43 38 E 
 
 I, 165 
 562 
 922 
 
 Etta. 
 
 Hugh. 
 
 Laney. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 07. 38 
 
 76 12 37.00 
 
 N 5 20 E 
 N 57 55 W 
 S 47 44 W 
 
 S 5 2aW 
 
 S 57 56 E 
 N 47 44 E 
 
 1,135 
 846 
 
 657 
 
 Swep. 
 Laney. 
 Eleanor. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 32 02. 54 
 
 76 12 13.75 
 
 S 75 49 W 
 S 16 25 W 
 
 N 75 48 E 
 N 16 25 E 
 
 T, 136 
 451 
 
 Eleanor. 
 Doctor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 45 18 E 
 
 N 45 18 W 
 
 675 
 
 Mary. 
 
 
138 
 
 Survey of Ovster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 FISHING CREEK. 
 (Little Ckoptank River — Fishing Creek — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Ivongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 o 
 
 38 31 35-43 
 
 76 12 13. 22 
 
 S 88 50 E 
 N 46 38 E 
 N 16 02 W 
 
 N 88 49 W 
 S 46 38 W 
 S 16 02 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,449 
 640 
 502 
 
 Austin, 
 
 Mary. 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 54- 70 
 
 76 12 16.39 
 
 S 33 34 E 
 N 63 44 E 
 N 24 45 W 
 
 N 33 34 W 
 S 63 45 w 
 S 24 45 E 
 
 897 
 597 
 743 
 
 Torn. 
 Etta. 
 Hugh. 
 
 3 
 
 38 32 02. 54 
 
 76 12 13- 75 
 
 S 75 49 w 
 S 16 25 W 
 S 45 18 E 
 
 N 75 48 E 
 N 16 25 E 
 N 45 18 W 
 
 I, 136 
 
 451 
 
 675 
 
 Eleanor. 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 Mary. 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 53-92 
 
 76 12 02. 43 
 
 N 89 30 W 
 S 71 33 W 
 S 9 54 E 
 
 S 89 29 E 
 
 N 71 32 E 
 N 9 54 W 
 
 I, 402 
 
 447 
 732 
 
 Eleanor. 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 Tom. 
 
 5 
 
 38 31 36. 00 
 
 76 II 50. 84 
 
 S 86 44 E 
 N 16 51 W 
 N c;7 41 W 
 
 N 86 43 W 
 S 16 51 E 
 S 57 41 E 
 
 857 
 440 
 865 
 
 Austin. 
 
 Mary. 
 
 Doctor. 
 
 GRAPEVINE. 
 {Little Choptank River — Fishing Creek — Chart No. J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 31 
 
 38.00 
 
 76 II 16. 16 
 
 N 67 40 E 
 N 23 42 E 
 N 71 21 W 
 
 S 67 40 w 
 
 S 23 42 W 
 S 71 21 E 
 
 883 
 
 300 
 
 1, 105 
 
 Kirby. 
 
 Neil. 
 Mary. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 31 
 
 44.60 
 
 76 II 16. 12 
 
 S 69 45 w 
 S 10 43 W 
 N 82 07 E 
 
 N 69 44 E 
 N 10 43 E 
 S 82 07 W 
 
 1-173 
 
 344 
 823 
 
 Tom. 
 
 Austin. 
 
 Kirby. 
 
 
 3 
 
 3831 
 
 45-98 
 
 76 10 45. 86 
 
 S 66 00 W 
 S 2 23 E 
 
 N 67 01 E 
 
 N 66 00 E 
 N 2 23 W 
 S 67 01 W 
 
 947 
 961 
 992 
 
 Austin. 
 
 Church Creek (No. 
 
 Paul. 
 
 .West) 
 
 4 
 
 38 31 
 
 39-04 
 
 76 10 45. 65 
 
 N 55 36 E 
 N I 37 E 
 N 70 48 W 
 
 S 55 37 W 
 
 S I 37 w 
 S 70 48 E 
 
 I, 100 
 301 
 728 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Kirby. 
 
 Neil. 
 
 
 BRIDGE. 
 (Slaughter Creek— Chart No. .;5.) 
 
 38 28 
 
 13. 02 
 
 38 28 
 
 13-55 
 
 38 28 
 
 19- 52 
 
 38 28 
 
 19- 43 
 
 76 
 
 17 27.6. 
 
 76 
 
 17 J2. 20 
 
 76 
 
 17 30. 80 
 
 76 
 
 17 26. 28 
 
 S 
 
 37 00 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 48 45 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 10 46 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 7 05 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 54 09 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 I 02 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 7 58 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 63 38 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 5 49 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 25 47 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 59 23 
 
 K 
 
 N" 
 
 19 06 
 
 W 
 
 N 36 59 W 
 S 48 45 W 
 S 10 46 E 
 
 7 05 E 
 
 54 09 W 
 
 I 02 E 
 
 N 7 58 E 
 S 63 38 W 
 S 5 49 E 
 
 N 25 46 W 
 S 59 23 W 
 S 19 07 E 
 
 646 
 
 QII 
 
 717 
 
 Finish . 
 Noblee. 
 Harrington 
 
 566 
 
 995 
 688 
 
 Taylor. 
 Noblee. 
 Harrington 
 
 770 
 860 
 
 489 
 
 Taylor. 
 Noblee. 
 Harrington 
 
 814 
 756 
 517 
 
 Finish. 
 Noblee. 
 Harriiigfon 
 
Survey of Oyster Bay^. Dorchester County, Md. 
 PUNCH ISLAND CREEK, 
 
 139 
 
 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay off Punch Island Creek — 
 
 Chart No. j5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Luncitudc 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 23 56. 04 
 
 76 19 13.20 
 
 / 
 
 S 70 15 E 
 N 5 58 W 
 S 75 21 W 
 
 N 70 14 W 
 S 5 59 E 
 N 75 18 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3,746 
 8,641 
 6,094 
 
 Dunnock. 
 Travers 2 . 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 25 38-36 
 
 76 20 01. 28 
 
 N 4 10 E 
 S 42 47 W 
 S 45 31 E 
 
 S 4 II w 
 
 N 42 45 E 
 N 45 29 W 
 
 5>i57 
 6,800 
 
 6,73° 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 Dunnock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 26 37.92 
 
 76 19 31.38 
 
 N 7 35 W 
 S 37 43 W 
 S 30 48 E 
 
 S 7 35 E 
 N 37 41 E 
 N 30 46 W 
 
 3,163 
 8,848 
 7,828 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 Dunnock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 28. 52 
 
 76 17 54-30 
 
 N 21 45 W 
 S 71 44 W 
 S 31 14 E 
 
 S 21 46 E 
 N 71 40 E 
 N 31 13 W 
 
 8,073 
 8,413 
 2, 760 
 
 Travers 2. 
 
 Cove Point Light. 
 
 Dunnock. 
 
 STONE PILE. 
 (Chesapeake Bay off Barren Island — Chart No. jp.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 14. 08 
 
 76 17 00. 20 
 
 S 53 49 E 
 N /o 50 E 
 N 03 W 
 
 N 53 48 W 
 S 70 49 w 
 S 03 E 
 
 2,452 
 1,741 
 6,237 
 
 South. 
 North. 
 Dunnock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 36. 20 
 
 76 17 00. 60 
 
 S 42 17 E 
 S 84 00 E 
 N 04 E 
 
 N 42 16 W 
 N 83 59 W 
 S 04 W 
 
 2,965 
 I, 664 
 
 5, 475 
 
 SoutH. 
 North. 
 Dunnock. 
 
 ■5 
 
 38 20 42. 48 
 
 76 16 37. 06 
 
 S 29 34 E 
 S 69 28 E 
 N 6 43 W 
 
 N 20 33 W 
 N 69 28 W 
 S 6 43 E 
 
 2,765 
 1, 100 
 5, 298 
 
 South. 
 North. 
 Dunnock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 15. 24 
 
 76 16 44. 80 
 
 S 46 34 E 
 N 66 41 E 
 N 3 50 W 
 
 N 46 33 W 
 S 66 41 W 
 S 3 5° E 
 
 2, 162 
 1,345 
 6,194 
 
 South. 
 North. 
 Dunnock. 
 
 NEW DISCOVERY. 
 (Chesapeake Bay off Barren Island — Chart No. jg.) 
 
 1 
 
 38 
 
 17 30.82 
 
 76 lO 21). 76 
 
 N 85 28 E 
 N 16 5^ E 
 N 85 30 W 
 
 S 83 30 W 
 S 16 54 W 
 
 S 85 r,,7, B 
 
 6, 554 
 4,029 
 
 8,928 
 
 Bridge. 
 South. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 = 
 
 38 
 
 17 38.00 
 
 70 lO 48. 24 
 
 N 84 14 K 
 N 23 32 E 
 N 85 30 W 
 
 S 84 17 w 
 S 23 32 w 
 S 85 33 E 
 
 7,038 
 4, 161 
 8,435 
 
 Bridge. 
 South. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 18 29. 32 
 
 76 16 48. 16 
 
 S 81 41 E 
 N 38 27 E 
 S 82 46 W 
 
 N 81 38 W 
 S 38 27 W 
 N 82 43 E 
 
 7,074 
 2,668 
 8,479 
 
 Bridge. 
 South. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 18 30. 14 
 
 76 16 29. 98 
 
 S 80 50 E 
 N 29 45 E 
 S 82 58 W 
 
 N 80 48 W 
 S 29 45 W 
 
 N 82 55 E 
 
 0, 602 
 2,370 
 8,961 
 
 Bridge. 
 South. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
140 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 HORSE POINT CHANNEL. 
 
 (Tar Bay — Charts Nos. jg and 40.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 el 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Baek 
 
 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 51.82 
 
 76 13 39- 72 
 
 S 23 04 w 
 N 83 03 E 
 N 13 W 
 
 N 23 03 E 
 S 83 04 W 
 S 13 E 
 
 5.460 
 2,008 
 2,258 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 15.04 
 
 76 14 06. 06 
 
 S 13 53 W 
 S 78 39 E 
 
 N 25 07 E 
 
 N 13 53 E. 
 N 78 38 W 
 S 25 07 W 
 
 5.993 
 2.747 
 I, 629 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 21.82 
 
 76 13 58.40 
 
 S 15 12 W 
 S 72 50 E 
 N 21 23 E 
 
 N 15 II E 
 N 72 49 W 
 S 21 23 W 
 
 6, 265 
 2, 605 
 1.339 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 58.08 
 
 76 13 30. 06 
 
 S 24 33 W 
 N 88 57 E 
 N 7 22 W 
 
 N 24 32 E 
 S 88 58 W 
 S 7 22 E 
 
 5. 767 
 1.737 
 2,065 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 WARE. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Middle Hooper Island — Charts Nos. jp and 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 07. 00 
 
 76 12 
 
 30-44 
 
 N 26 08 W 
 
 S 48 29 W 
 S 41 29 E 
 
 S 26 08 E 
 
 N 48 27 E 
 N 41 28 W 
 
 4,198 
 
 5.317 
 4,076 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Chiu-ch Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 09. 85 
 
 76 12 
 
 42. 24 
 
 N 22 41 W 
 
 S 45 22 w 
 S 43 44 E 
 
 S 22 41 E 
 
 N 45 21 E 
 N 43 43 W 
 
 3,982 
 
 5.153 
 4.359 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire . 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 19.64 
 
 76 12 
 
 39.00 
 
 N 25 52 W 
 
 S 25 53 E 
 
 3.716 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 43 32 w 
 S 40 04 E 
 
 N 43 31 E 
 N 40 03 W 
 
 5.448 
 4.547 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 17 16. 00 
 
 76 12 
 
 27- 55 
 
 N 2g 03 W 
 
 S 46 40 w 
 
 S 38 00 E 
 
 S 29 04 E 
 
 N 46 39 E 
 
 N 37 59 W 
 
 ,).964 
 
 5.578 
 4, 260 
 
 Mount Zion ME. Church 
 
 Spire 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 WHITE WOOD. 
 
 {Tar Bay— Chart No. 39.) 
 
 141 
 
 38 18 42. 04 
 
 38 18 52. 52 
 
 38 18 55. Q2 
 
 38 18 45- 56 
 
 76 14 17. 60 
 
 76 14 23. 00 
 
 76 14 14. 60 
 
 76 14 08. 52 
 
 S 9 33 W 
 N 60 29 E 
 
 N 16 13 E 
 
 S 7 57 W 
 N 79 29 E 
 
 N 22 05 E 
 
 S 9 33 W 
 
 N 83 58 E 
 
 N 17 40 E 
 
 S II 20 W 
 N 59 28 E 
 N II 31 E 
 
 N 9 32 E 
 S 60 29 W 
 
 S 16 13 W 
 
 N 7 56 E 
 
 S 79 30 W 
 
 S 22 05 w 
 
 N 9 33 E 
 
 S 83 58 W 
 
 S 17 40 W 
 
 N II 20 E 
 S 59 28 W 
 S II 31 W 
 
 Yards. 
 6,822 
 i> 147 
 
 7-150 
 I, 161 
 
 7,29s 
 924 
 
 2, 127 
 
 6,983 
 879 
 
 2,425 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 
 Spire. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire . 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 
 Spire. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 
 Spire. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 
 Spire. 
 
 TAR BAY. 
 
 {Tar Bay— Chart No. 39.) 
 
 38 19 51. 60 
 
 38 20 00. 50 
 
 38 20 22. 52 
 
 76 14 40. 56 
 
 76 14 52. 44 
 
 76 14 25. 54 
 
 76 14 14. 
 
 S 42 05 E 
 
 N 83 38 E 
 
 N 17 34 E 
 
 S 42 45 E 
 
 S 84 46 E 
 N 29 22 E 
 
 S 5 12 W 
 
 S 46 20 E 
 N 13 36 E 
 
 S 7 00 W 
 S 47 13 E 
 N 2 54 W 
 
 N 
 
 42 05 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 83 38 w 
 17 34 W 
 
 N 
 
 42 44 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 84 46 w 
 
 29 22 W 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 5 12 E 
 46 19 W 
 13 36 W 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 6 59 E 
 
 47 13 W 
 
 2 54 E 
 
 1-343 
 2, 064 
 
 2.83s 
 
 1-657 
 1. 913 
 
 10. 157 
 1,294 
 
 951 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 Mint. [Spire. 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 Mint. [Spire. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 Mint. [Spire. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Hosier Memorial Church 
 Mint. [Spire. 
 
142 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 TUBBMANS DRAIN. 
 (Honga River — Charts Nos. jp and 40.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 41. 16 
 
 76 12 40. 52 
 
 / 
 S 8 04 W 
 
 N 46 46 E 
 N 14 18 W 
 
 N 8 04 E 
 S 46 47 W 
 S 14 18 E 
 
 Yards. 
 823 
 2,825 
 2,511 
 
 Gunners. 
 Kerwin. 
 Keenes. 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 04.94 
 
 76 13 32. 18 
 
 N 24 44 E 
 S 67 02 w 
 S 37 51 E 
 
 S 24 44 W 
 N 67 01 E 
 N 37 51 W 
 
 i>797 
 I, 296 
 2,047 
 
 Keenes. 
 
 Mint. 
 
 Gunners. 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 32.82 
 
 76 12 S9- 1° 
 
 S 8 24 E 
 N 85 41 E 
 N 10 23 W 
 
 N 8 24 W 
 S 85 42 W 
 S 10 23 E 
 
 2,585 
 
 2,559 
 
 703 
 
 Gunners. 
 Kerwin. 
 Keenes. 
 
 4 
 
 38 21 31.24 
 
 76 12 21. 72 
 
 S 13 48 W 
 N 81 01 W 
 N 56 21 W 
 
 N 13 48 E 
 S 81 02 E 
 S 56 22 E 
 
 2,578 
 1,579 
 1,344 
 
 Gunners. 
 Kerwin. 
 Keenes. 
 
 5 
 
 38 20 50. g2 
 
 76 12 05. 68 
 
 N 35 13 E 
 N 36 17 W 
 S 42 18 W 
 
 S 35 13 W 
 S 36 18 E 
 N 42 17 E 
 
 1,965 
 2, 610 
 1,546 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Keenes. 
 Gunners. 
 
 PEANUT. 
 {Honga River — Charts Nos. jg and 40.) 
 
 ■ 
 
 38 20 
 
 50. 92 
 
 76 
 
 12 05. 68 
 
 N 35 13 E 
 N 36 17 W 
 S 42 i8 W 
 
 S 35 13 w 
 S 36 18 E 
 
 N 42 17 E 
 
 1,965 
 2, 610 
 1 , 546 
 
 Kerwin." 
 
 Keenes. 
 
 Gunners. 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 
 
 3'- 24 
 
 76 
 
 12 21. 72 
 
 S -13 48 w 
 N 81 01 W 
 N 56 21 W 
 
 N 13 48 E 
 S 81 02 E 
 vS 56 22 E 
 
 2,578 
 t,579 
 ',344 
 
 Gunners. 
 Kerwin, 
 Keenes. 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 
 
 06. 78 
 
 76 
 
 1 1 08. 84 
 
 S 19 20 W 
 S 56 38 W 
 S II E 
 
 N ig ig E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N II W 
 
 1,135 
 3,053 
 3,543 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 Wroten. 
 
 GUM. 
 (Honga River — Charts Nos. jp and 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 08. 82 
 
 76 
 
 II 36.90 
 
 N 6 58 E 
 N 81 20 W 
 S 25 29 E 
 
 S 6 58 W 
 S 81 21 E 
 N 25 2g W 
 
 3,048 
 1,826 
 
 ',757 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 
 Wroten . 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 II. 70 
 
 76 
 
 11 54.90 
 
 S 36 15 E 
 N 16 08 E 
 N 82 21 W 
 
 N 36 15 W 
 S 16 08 w 
 S 82 21 E 
 
 2,088 
 .^.049 
 ',339 
 
 Wroten. 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 13. 24 
 
 76 
 
 12 04. 30 
 
 S 40 32 E 
 N 20 52 E 
 N 83 18 W 
 
 N 40 32 W 
 S 20 53 W 
 S 83 ig E 
 
 2,283 
 .V 078 
 1 , 085 
 
 Wroten. 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 50. 92 
 
 76 
 
 12 05. 68 
 
 N 35 13 E 
 N 36 17 W 
 S 42 18 W 
 
 S 35 13 W 
 S 36 18 E 
 N 42 17 E 
 
 1,965 
 2, 610 
 1,546 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Keenes. 
 Gunners. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 21 06. 78 
 
 76 
 
 II 08.84 
 
 S 19 20 w 
 S 56 38 w 
 S II E 
 
 N ig ig E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N II W 
 
 1,135 
 3,053 
 3,543 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 Wroten. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 20 22. 66 
 
 76 
 
 II 03. 78 
 
 N II 16 W 
 
 S 8s 55 W 
 S 3 27 W 
 
 S II 17 E 
 N 8s 54 E 
 N 3 27 E 
 
 2, 609 
 2,6gi 
 2,057 
 
 Kerwin. 
 Gunners. 
 Wroten. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 WROTEN ISLAND. 
 
 (Honga River — Charts Nos. jp and 40.) 
 
 143 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 18 12. 40 
 
 76 12 00. 50 
 
 N 59 24 W 
 S 54 59 W 
 S 61 38 E 
 
 S 59 25 E 
 
 N 54 59 E 
 N 61 37 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3-072 
 
 785 
 
 2,445 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Bentley. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 20.32 
 
 76 12 45. 56 
 
 N 33 E 
 S 63 22 W 
 S II 25 E 
 
 S 033 W 
 N 63 22 E 
 N 11 25 W 
 
 I, gi2 
 1,619 
 2,796 
 
 Gunners. 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 
 3 
 
 58 20 II. 70 
 
 76 II 54. go 
 
 S 36 IS E 
 N 16 08 E 
 
 N 82 21 W 
 
 N 36 15 W 
 S 16 08 W 
 S 82 21 E 
 
 2,088 
 3, °49 
 1-339 
 
 Wroten. 
 Kerwin . 
 Gunners. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 55- 12 
 
 76 II 46.86 
 
 N 64 25 W 
 S 14 25 W 
 S 42 14 E 
 
 S 64 26 E 
 
 N 14 24 E 
 N 42 14 W 
 
 1,708 
 4,042 
 I. 519 
 
 Gunners. 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 Wroten. 
 
 5 
 
 38 19 41.22 
 
 76 11 59. 10 
 
 N 45 13 W 
 S II II W 
 S 64 01 E 
 
 S 45 14 E 
 N II 10 E 
 N 64 01 W 
 
 I- 713 
 3,513 
 1,497 
 
 Gunners. 
 Bridge. 
 Wroten . 
 
 6 
 
 38 18 4Q. 00 
 
 76 II 57.96 
 
 N 83 04 W 
 S 22 53 W 
 S 41 01 E 
 
 S 83 03 E 
 N 22 53 E 
 N 41 01 W 
 
 2,732 
 1,828 
 3- 175 
 
 Mount Zion M. E. Church 
 Bridge. [Spire. 
 Bentley. 
 
 7 
 
 38 18 42. 22 
 
 76 I r 09. 82 
 
 N I 35 E 
 S 53 48 w 
 S 20 23 E 
 
 S I 35 W 
 N 53 47 E 
 N 20 22 W 
 
 1,334 
 2,467 
 2,312 
 
 Wroten. 
 Bridge. 
 Bentley. 
 
 SMOKE POINT. 
 (Honga River — Charl No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 52- 32 
 
 76 ir 14. 54 
 
 S 62 30 E 
 N 45 24 E 
 N 83 06 W 
 
 N 62 30 W 
 S 45 23 w 
 S 83 06 E 
 
 1,049 
 
 3,003 
 1,879 
 
 Bentley. 
 Charles. 
 Bridge. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 54.62 
 
 76 II 43. 28 
 
 S 71 39 E 
 N 55 00 E 
 N 82 19 W 
 
 N 71 39 W 
 S 55 01 w 
 S 82 19 E 
 
 1,785 
 3,542 
 1, III 
 
 Bentley. 
 Charles. 
 Bridge. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 18 01. 68 
 
 76 II 42. 60 
 
 S 64 29 E 
 N 58 07 E 
 S 85 26 W 
 
 N 64 29 W 
 S 58 08 w 
 N 85 25 E 
 
 ',857 
 3, 396 
 I, 120 
 
 Bentley. 
 Charles. 
 Bridge. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 17 58. 70 
 
 76 II 14. 22 
 
 S 52 49 E 
 N 48 21 E 
 N 89 40 W 
 
 N 52 49 W 
 S 48 20 W 
 S 8g 41 E 
 
 1,157 
 2,850 
 1,873 
 
 Bentley. 
 Charles. 
 Bridge. 
 
144 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 DARK POINT. 
 {Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 
 sta 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 27.98 
 
 76 09 27. 16 
 
 N 24 22 E 
 
 N 13 43 E 
 N 80 05 W 
 
 S 24 22 W 
 S 13 43 W 
 
 S 80 06 E 
 
 2,546 
 3.016 
 1,953 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 00. 32 
 
 76 09 57. 80 
 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 3 05 E 
 S 55 47 W 
 
 S s6 38 W 
 S '3 05 W 
 N 55 47 E 
 
 2,232 
 1,843 
 1,341 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 56. 00 
 
 76 10 44. 14 
 
 N 33 49 E 
 N 87 49 W 
 S II 23 E 
 
 S i3 5° W 
 S 87 50 E 
 N II 23 W 
 
 2,391 
 
 2,675 
 
 620 
 
 Charles. 
 Bridge. 
 Bentley. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 51.52 
 
 76 10 56. 94 
 
 N 86 06 E 
 N 16 40 W 
 
 S 52 48 W 
 
 S 86 07 W 
 S 16 40 E 
 
 N 54 47 E 
 
 1,674 
 1,065 
 2, 929 
 
 Charles. 
 Wroten. 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 18 55. 40 
 
 76 10 13. 14 
 
 N 58 49 W 
 S IS 02 W 
 S 88 03 E 
 
 S 58 49 E 
 N 15 02 E 
 N 88 03 W 
 
 1,717 
 
 2,7°3 
 
 507 
 
 Wroten. 
 Bentley. 
 Charles. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 18 37-97 
 
 76 09 31.54 
 
 N 46 22 W 
 S 41 46 w 
 N 88 00 W 
 
 S 46 23 E 
 N 41 45 W 
 S 88 00 E 
 
 827 
 
 2,713 
 I, 167 
 
 Charles. 
 Bentley. 
 Lakes. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 17 52.42 
 
 76 09 20. 68 
 
 N 30 25 E 
 N 22 50 W 
 S 76 54 W 
 
 S so 2S W 
 S 22 51 E 
 N 76 S3 E 
 
 1,733 
 2, 290 
 2, 151 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 
 LAKES COVE. 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 55.38 
 
 76 09 18. 12 
 
 S 42 12 W 
 
 S 23 30 E 
 N 64 12 E 
 
 N 42 II E 
 
 N 23 30 W 
 vS 64 12 W 
 
 3-592 
 
 1,356 
 518 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Asquith. 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 16.45 
 
 76 og 48. 20 
 
 N 30 43 E 
 N 2 41 W 
 N 62 00 W 
 
 S 30 44 w 
 S 2 41 E 
 S 62 01 E 
 
 3, 150 
 3, 322 
 1,545 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 17.87 
 
 76 09 31.63 
 
 N 23 43 E 
 N 10 20 W 
 N 69 26 W 
 
 S 23 44 w 
 
 S 10 20 E 
 
 S 69 27 E 
 
 2, 906 
 
 3,325 
 1,927 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 27.98 
 
 76 09 27. 16 
 
 N 24 22 E 
 N 13 43 E 
 N 80 OS W 
 
 S 24 22 W 
 S 13 43 W 
 S 80 06 E 
 
 2, S46 
 
 3, 016 
 1,953 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 5 
 
 38 17 52.42 
 
 76 09 20. 68 
 
 N 30 25 E 
 N 22 so W 
 S 76 54 W 
 
 S 30 25 W 
 S 22 51 E 
 N 76 S3 E 
 
 1,733 
 2, 290 
 2, 151 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 6 
 
 38 18 02. 14 
 
 76 08 33. 80 
 
 N 17 29 W 
 N 50 10 W 
 S 76 17 W 
 
 S 17 29 E 
 S 50 11 E 
 N 76 15 E 
 
 I, 224 
 
 2,777 
 3,439 
 
 Lakes. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Bentley. 
 
 7 
 
 38 17 37-89 
 
 76 08 43. 94 
 
 N 2 50 W 
 N 35 40 W 
 N 89 58 W 
 
 S 2 50 E 
 S 35 41 E 
 S 89 59 E 
 
 1,987 
 3,195 
 3,072 
 
 Lakes. 
 Charles. 
 Bentley. . 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 
 
 WINDMILL. 
 (Honya River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 145 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 LollRitudc 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. .S- triauiiiilatiiin 
 
 of 
 baf 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 44. 58 
 
 / // 
 
 76 09 38. 82 
 
 S 38 46 E 
 
 N 43 38 E 
 vS 81 38 W 
 
 N 38 45 W 
 
 S 43 39 W 
 N 81 37 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2,981 
 
 I, 581 
 I, 883 
 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 39. 32 
 
 76 10 06. 60 
 
 vS 27 57 W 
 
 S 69 00 E 
 N 66 24 E 
 
 N 27 57 E 
 
 N 69 00 W 
 S 66 25 W 
 
 2,399 
 
 I, 960 
 I, 916 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Asquith. 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 55.38 
 
 76 09 18. 12 
 
 S 42 12 W 
 
 S 23 30 E 
 N 64 12 E 
 
 N 42 II E 
 
 N 23 30 W 
 S 64 12 W 
 
 3. 592 
 
 1,356 
 518 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Asquith. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 00. 58 
 
 76 08 57. 98 
 
 N 30 E 
 S 74 35 W 
 
 S 15 15 E 
 
 S 30 W 
 N 74 33 E 
 
 M 15 15 W 
 
 605 
 3,059 
 
 2, 969 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 HICKORY. 
 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 IS 44- 58 
 
 76 09 38. 82 
 
 vS 38 46 E 
 
 N 43 38 E 
 S 81 38 W 
 
 N 38 45 W 
 
 S 43 39 W 
 N 81 37 E 
 
 2,981 
 
 I, 581 
 1,883 
 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 IS 52-42 
 
 76 10 00. 76 
 
 N 62 17 E 
 N 34 16 E 
 S 67 12 W 
 
 vS 62 17 VV 
 S 34 17 w 
 N 67 II E 
 
 1,891 
 2,842 
 1,389 
 
 Windmill 2. » 
 Asquith. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 16 17.94 
 
 76 10 15. 30 
 
 S 32 34 W 
 
 N 89 32 E 
 N 53 II E 
 
 N 32 34 E 
 
 S 89 32 W 
 S 53 II W 
 
 1,660 
 
 2,060 
 2,482 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Asquith. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 16 39- 32 
 
 76 10 06. 60 
 
 S 27 57 w 
 
 S 69 00 E 
 N 66 24 E 
 
 N 27 57 E 
 
 N 69 00 W 
 S 66 25 W 
 
 2,399 
 
 I, 960 
 1,916 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 
 Church Cupola. 
 Windmill 2. 
 Asquith. 
 
 58345—13 — 10 
 
146 
 
 Survey 0} I Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 LOWER THOROUGHFARE. 
 
 {Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude- 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 16.32 
 
 76 og 20. 92 
 
 N 44 37 E 
 N 16 21 E 
 N 73 49 W 
 
 S 44 38 W 
 S 16 21 W 
 S 73 50 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4,289 
 2,185 
 2,435 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 22.58 
 
 76 09 55. 40 
 
 N 88 43 E 
 N 39 05 E 
 N 71 47 W 
 
 S 88 4S W 
 S 39 06 W 
 S 71 48 E 
 
 5. 950 
 2,430 
 1,497 
 
 Norman. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 28. 00 
 
 76 09 54. 92 
 
 S 89 31 E 
 N 41 44 E 
 N 78 45 W 
 
 N 89 29 W 
 S 41 44 w 
 S 78 46 E 
 
 5,936 
 2,282 
 1,463 
 
 Norman. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 39. 62 
 
 76 08 48. 36 
 
 N 43 26 E 
 N 10 49 W 
 S 88 06 W 
 
 S 43 27 w 
 S 10 49 E 
 N 88 08 E 
 
 3>I23 
 1,335 
 3,206 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 S 
 
 38 15 27.02 
 
 76 08 45. 10 
 
 N 37 26 E 
 N 10 59 W 
 N 84 29 W 
 
 S 37 26 W 
 S 10 59 E 
 S 84 31 E 
 
 3,390 
 1,768 
 
 3,307 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Hoopersville Methodist 
 Church Cupola. 
 
 PAUL. 
 
 {Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 03.42 
 
 76 08 15. 64 
 
 S 69 20 E 
 N 41 05 E 
 N 6s 34 W 
 
 N 69 19 W 
 S 41 05 W 
 S 6s 3S E 
 
 3.522 
 
 1,944 
 1,230 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 19. 26 
 
 76 08 28. 20 
 
 S 63 55 E 
 N 59 58 E 
 S 88 09 W 
 
 N 63 S3 W 
 S 59 59 W 
 N 88 09 E 
 
 4,042 
 
 1,861 
 
 786 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 24. 80 
 
 76 oS 17. 22 
 
 S 59 32 E 
 
 N 60 34 E 
 S 78 52 W 
 
 N 59 31 W 
 S 60 34 W 
 N 78 S2 E 
 
 3,874 
 1,515 
 1,099 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 og. 16 
 
 76 08 04. 74 
 
 S 64 28 E 
 S 37 so E 
 
 N 77 24 W 
 
 N 64 27 W 
 N 37 so W 
 S 77 24 E 
 
 3,332 
 I, 611 
 i,44S 
 
 Norman . 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 147 
 
 CRAB POINT. 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Lougitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U S. C. & G S 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 IS 53- 08 
 
 76 07 23, 38 
 
 S 64 52 E 
 
 N 3 31 W 
 
 N 64 52 W 
 S 3 31 E 
 
 2, 106 
 1,818 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 08 W 
 
 S 71 og E 
 
 2,652 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 56.60 
 
 76 07 48. 80 
 
 S 68 3S E 
 N 18 2\ E 
 
 N 68 34 W 
 S 18 24 W 
 
 2,774 
 1,787 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 04 W 
 
 S 68 05 E 
 
 1,977 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 04. 08 
 
 76 07 47. 56 
 
 S 63 37 E 
 N 20 12 E 
 
 N 63 36 W 
 S 20 12 W 
 
 2,847 
 1,538 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 24 W 
 
 S 75 23 E 
 
 1,929 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 00. 44 
 
 76 07 21. 48 
 
 S 58 23 E 
 
 N 5 55 W 
 N 76 37 W 
 
 N 58 23 W 
 S 5 55 E 
 S 76 38 E 
 
 2, 180 
 
 i>575 
 2,631 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 NORMAN. 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40. 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 14 13.98 
 
 76 06 03. 62 
 
 S 62 08 E 
 
 N 5 00 W 
 S 80 50 W 
 
 N 62 07 W 
 S 5 00 E 
 N 80 49 E 
 
 2,723 
 2,457 
 3,765 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Norman. 
 Applegarth . 
 
 "" 
 
 38 
 
 14 32.20 
 
 76 07 06. 08 
 
 N 38 17 E 
 N 86 59 W 
 
 nS 59 27 W 
 
 S 38 17 w 
 S 87 00 E 
 
 N 59 27 E 
 
 2,335 
 2, 198 
 
 2,387 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Hopkins Memorial 
 
 Chxu'ch Cupola. 
 Applegarth. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 15 i?.- 24 
 
 76 08 7,^,. 96 
 
 nS 86 35 E 
 N 35 24 E 
 N 22 32 W 
 
 N 86 34 W 
 S 35 25 W 
 S 22 32 E 
 
 3,79° 
 3,046 
 I, 652 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 15 38. 98 
 
 76 06 45. 80 
 
 S 65 15 E 
 N 25 53 W 
 N 69 12 W 
 
 N 65 14 W 
 S 25 Si E 
 S 6g 14 E 
 
 1, 000 
 2, 545 
 3,753 
 
 Norman. 
 Paul. 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 APPLEGARTH. 
 {Hooper Strait — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 51. 50 
 
 76 05 47. 84 
 
 S 10 27 E 
 
 N 10 27 W 
 
 3,121 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 
 
 
 N 52 49 E 
 
 S 52 50 W 
 
 2,496 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 6 55 W 
 
 S 6 55 E 
 
 5,267 
 
 Norman. 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 49. 00 
 
 76 06 46. 30 
 
 S 83 04 E 
 
 N 83 03 W 
 
 3,570 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N IS 38 E 
 
 S 15 38 W 
 
 3,416 
 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 37 W 
 
 S 84 38 E 
 
 2,593 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 13.98 
 
 76 06 03. 62 
 
 S 62 08 E 
 
 N 62 07 W 
 
 2, 723 
 
 Hooper vStrait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 00 W 
 
 S 5 00 E 
 
 2,457 
 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 50 W 
 
 N 80 49 E 
 
 3,765 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 13.88 
 
 76 05 05. 12 
 
 N 74 52 W 
 
 S 74 54 E 
 
 5,463 
 
 Applegarth . 
 
 
 
 
 N 48 29 E 
 
 S 48 29 W 
 
 1,137 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 8 30 W 
 
 N 8 29 E 
 
 3,866 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
I4.S 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 HOOPER STRAIT. 
 {Hooper Strait — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 Ciir- 
 
 I 
 
 iilitiulc 
 
 Lonijitudc 
 
 True beariiiE 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G S triansulation 
 
 ul 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 30. 24 
 
 76 07 05. 96 
 
 S 48 21 E 
 N 61 18 E 
 N 35 23 W 
 
 N 48 20 W 
 S 61 19 W 
 S 35 24 E 
 
 3,540 
 4,636 
 
 3,555 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Applegarth . 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 12 48. 96 
 
 76 07 29. 02 
 
 S 47 31 E 
 N 71 12 E 
 N 32 31 W 
 
 N 47 30 W 
 S 71 14 w 
 S 32 31 E 
 
 4,418 
 
 4,943 
 2,689 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Applegarth. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 13 11.04 
 
 76 06 56. 76 
 
 S 32 47 E 
 N 77 28 E 
 N 56 32 W 
 
 N 32 46 W 
 S 77 3° W 
 S 56 33 E 
 
 4,433 
 3,914 
 2, 761 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Applegarth. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 12 54. 18 
 
 76 06 02. 80 
 
 S 16 58 E 
 N 59 13 E 
 N 60 47 W 
 
 N 16 58 W 
 S 59 14 W 
 S 60 48 E 
 
 3,304 
 2,771 
 4,284 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Applegarth. 
 
 RICHLAND. 
 {Hooper Strait — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 37. 64 
 
 76 08 
 
 23.88 
 
 S 61 07 E 
 
 N 18 E 
 N 62 13 W . 
 
 N 61 05 W 
 S 18 W 
 S 62 17 E 
 
 5,389 
 2, 650 
 II, 910 
 
 Okahanikan . 
 Applegarth . 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 12 50. 28 
 
 76 08 
 
 24. 76 
 
 S 57 26 E 
 N 57 E 
 N 64 00 W 
 
 N 57 24 W 
 S 57 W 
 S 64 04 E 
 
 5,627 
 2, 224 
 11,697 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Applegarth. 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 12 50. 40 
 
 76 08 
 
 12. 76 
 
 S 55 34 E 
 N 7 15 W 
 N 64 41 W 
 
 N 55 32 W 
 S 7 15 E 
 S 64 46 E 
 
 S.363 
 2,238 
 11,983 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 Applegarth . 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 12 37.72 
 
 7b 08 
 
 12. 58 
 
 S 59 28 E 
 N 6 II W 
 N 62 53 W 
 
 N 59 27 W 
 S '6 II E 
 S 62 57 E 
 
 5,129 
 2, 663 
 12, 176 
 
 Okahanikan . 
 Applegarth. 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Mil. 
 HLOODvSWOKTH. 
 
 {Hooper Strait — Charts .\'o.\. 40 and 41.) 
 
 i.|<; 
 
 Cor- 
 
 LaliluUc 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True beariiiK 
 
 
 U. S. C. & 0. S. Irianuulaliim 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 12. 06 
 
 76 02 41. 75 
 
 S 88 13 E 
 N 28 04 E 
 N 46 26 W 
 
 N 88 II W 
 S 28 04 W 
 S 46 27 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 5' 551 
 2, 570 
 4, 088 
 
 Sharkfiu Shual Linlit. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 24-55 
 
 76 02 57. 30 
 
 S 84 30 E 
 N 41 00 E 
 N 46 31 W 
 
 N 84 28 W 
 S 41 00 W 
 S 46 32 E ■ 
 
 5. <)90 
 2.474 
 3, 513 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 20. 54 
 
 76 03 02. 14 
 
 S 85 53 E 
 N 41 II E 
 N 43 28 W 
 
 N 85 51 W 
 S 4i 12 W 
 S 43 29 E 
 
 6, 107 
 2, 660 
 3.517 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 34. 28 
 
 76 03 38. 26 
 
 S 82 43 E 
 N 60 26 E 
 
 N 34 55 W 
 
 N 82 40 W 
 S 60 27 W 
 
 S 34 5fi E 
 
 7, 108 
 3, 118 
 2. 548 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 12 54.98 
 
 76 03 37. 04 
 
 S 77 10 E 
 N 72 35 E 
 N 46 59 W 
 
 N 77 07 W 
 S 72 37 W 
 S 47 00 E 
 
 7. 199 
 2,808 
 2, 040 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 12 42. 22 
 
 76 02 47. 02 
 
 S 78 23 E 
 N 46 42 E 
 N 57 10 W 
 
 N 78 21 W 
 S 46 43 W 
 vS 57 II E 
 
 5,807 
 1,854 
 3.358 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 12 18.85 
 
 76 02 34. 19 
 
 S 85 56 E 
 N 26 05 E 
 N so 29 W 
 
 N 85 54 W 
 S 26 05 w 
 S 50 30 E 
 
 5.360 
 2, 292 
 4, 100 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 HOPKINS COVE. 
 (Hooper Strait — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 53-07 
 
 76 02 
 
 33-80 
 
 S 73 -57 E 
 N 47 46 E 
 N 65 22 W 
 
 N 73 55 W 
 S 47 47 W 
 S 65 23 E 
 
 5. 553 
 1.347 
 3.492 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 13 03- 37 
 
 76 o.i 
 
 17.05 
 
 S 73 49 H 
 N 75 27 E 
 N 61 17 W 
 
 N 73 47 W 
 S 75 28 w 
 S 61 17 E 
 
 6. 755 
 2,219 
 2. 3°7 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 13 13-92 
 
 76 03 
 
 13-52 
 
 S 70 42 E 
 N 84 23 E 
 N 70 25 W 
 
 N 70 40 W 
 S 84 24 W 
 S 70 26 E 
 
 6,774 
 2, 064 
 2,247 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 13 04.22 
 
 76 02 
 
 32.48 
 
 S 70 II E 
 N 61 II E 
 N 71 24 W 
 
 N 70 og W 
 S 61 12 W 
 
 S 71 25 E 
 
 5.635 
 1,098 
 3. 387 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 58. 42 
 
 76 02 
 
 26.23 
 
 S 71 32 E 
 N 47 41 E 
 N 69 18 W 
 
 N 71 30 W 
 S 47 41 w 
 S 69 19 E 
 
 5.413 
 I, 076 
 3,608 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
Survey oj (lyslcr Burs, Dorrheslcr Count \', Md. 
 RlvD SECTOR. 
 
 {Hooper Strait — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatiuu 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 23. 72 
 
 76 02 II. 56 
 
 S 83 27 E 
 N 12 OS E 
 N 57 00 W 
 
 N 83 26 W 
 
 S 12 06 w 
 S 57 02 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4,776 
 1,938 
 4,489 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 39. 64 
 
 76 02 27. 89 
 
 S 78 12 E 
 N 31 45 E 
 N 60 12 W 
 
 N 78 10 W 
 S 31 45 W 
 S 60 13 E 
 
 5,291 
 1,597 
 3,839 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper St/ait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 48.03 
 
 76 02 15. 00 
 
 S 74 15 E 
 N 24 50 E 
 N 66 08 W 
 
 N 74 13 W 
 S- 24 so W 
 S 66 io E 
 
 5,025 
 1,184 
 4,017 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 36. 16 
 
 76 02 02. 08 
 
 S 77 54 E 
 N 5 57 E 
 N 63 15 W 
 
 N 77 52 W 
 S 5 57 W 
 S 63 17 E 
 
 4,595 
 1,484 
 4,498 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 BELL BUOY. 
 {Hooper Strait — Charts Nos. 41 and 42. ) 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 25.80 
 
 76 01 22. 21 
 
 N 67 41 E 
 N 13 16 W 
 
 N 49 07 W 
 
 S 67 42 W 
 S 13 16 E 
 S 49 09 E 
 
 3,7°9 
 3,953 
 6,717 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 40. 82 
 
 76 02 00. 26 
 
 N 78 31 E 
 N I 48 E 
 N 46 15 W 
 
 S 78 33 W 
 S I 48 w 
 S 46 14 E 
 
 4,535 
 3,343 
 5,627 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 22. 84 
 
 76 01 56. 04 
 
 S 83 14 w 
 N 12 W 
 N 59 22 W 
 
 N 83 12 E 
 S 12 E 
 S 59 23 E 
 
 4,362 
 1,92s 
 4,856 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 24.96 
 
 76 01 41. 42 
 
 S 81 33 E 
 N 12 03 W 
 N 62 15 W 
 
 N 81 32 W 
 S 12 04 E 
 S 62 17 E 
 
 3,986 
 I, 895 
 5, 160 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 S 
 
 38 12 57.84 
 
 76 01 40. 72 
 
 S 66 39 E 
 N 72 00 E 
 N 29 06 W 
 
 N 66 37 W 
 S 72 03 w 
 S 29 06 E 
 
 4,275 
 
 7,982 
 
 852 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 6 
 
 38 13 04. 38 
 
 76 01 19. 76 
 
 S 60 22 E 
 N 72 18 E 
 N 61 40 W 
 
 N 60 21 W 
 S 72 20 W 
 S 61 41 E 
 
 3, 874 
 7,384 
 I, 105 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 7 
 
 38 12 31.84 
 
 76 00 II. 98 
 
 S 62 24 E 
 
 N 57 25 E 
 N 59 43 W 
 
 N 62 24 W 
 S 57 27 W 
 S 59 44 E 
 
 1,763 
 6, 209 
 3,214 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 8 
 
 38 II 58.90 
 
 76 01 19. 76 
 
 N 85 02 E 
 N 19 35 W 
 N 57 28 W 
 
 S 8s 03 W 
 S 19 36 E 
 S 57 30 E 
 
 3,379 
 2,899 
 6, 100 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
I 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 JANE. 
 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatioii 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 , // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 25. 80 
 
 76 00 45. 38 
 
 S 88 22 E 
 N 60 06 E 
 N 26 07 W 
 
 N 88 19 W 
 S 60 07 W 
 S 26 08 E 
 
 6,861 
 2,828 
 4,286 
 
 Room. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 2 
 
 38 11 42. 26 
 
 76 00 45. 56 
 
 S 83 45 E 
 N 70 49 E 
 N 29 45 W 
 
 N 83 43 W 
 S 70 50 W 
 S 29 46 E 
 
 6,903 
 
 2, 601 
 
 3. 793 
 
 Room. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 35-12 
 
 76 00 ig. 80 
 
 S 8s 17 E 
 N 58 16 E 
 N 36 00 W 
 
 N 85 13 W 
 S 58 17 W 
 S 36 01 E 
 
 6,197 
 2,082 
 4,368 
 
 Room. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Head. 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 25.83 
 
 76 00 19 40 
 
 S 88 II E 
 N SI 20 E 
 N 33 so W 
 
 N 88 07 W 
 S 51 21 W 
 S 33 51 B 
 
 6, 170 
 
 2-255 
 4,630 
 
 Room. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 MUD (DORCHESTER COUNTY). 
 ( Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No . 41 .) 
 
 J 
 
 38 09 
 
 26.74 
 
 76 00 23. 48 
 
 S 10 S5 W 
 S 87 10 E 
 N 32 41 W 
 
 N 10 55 E 
 N 87 i? W 
 S 32 41 E 
 
 2,838 
 5, 546 
 2, 607 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 2 
 
 38 10 
 
 15- 54 
 
 75 59 41. 40 
 
 N II 13 E 
 N 77 45 W 
 S 20 31 w 
 
 S II 13 W 
 S 77 46 E 
 N 20 30 E 
 
 3,853 
 2,587 
 4,732 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 
 
 22.44 
 
 75 59 20. 74 
 
 N 3 13 E 
 N 84 08 W 
 S 25 20 W 
 
 S 3 13 w 
 S 84 09 E 
 N 25 19 E 
 
 3, 552 
 3,094 
 5,162 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 4 
 
 38 or, 
 
 53- 08 
 Then 
 
 75 59 18.00 
 :e along comity 
 
 N 67 28 W 
 S 31 so W 
 S 72 57 E 
 boundary as d 
 
 S 67 29 E 
 N SI 49 E 
 N 72 58 W 
 elineated on C 
 
 3,4" 
 4,325 
 3,970 
 hart No. 41 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church 
 
 to comer No. i. 
 
152 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 SHAKKKIN SHOAL. 
 
 [I'pt^ei Tangier Sniiitd — ( Imit A'o. ^i.) 
 
 cvii 
 
 
 
 
 True V 
 
 earinc 
 
 
 
 nei 
 
 1 
 
 .ihlu.lc 
 
 l,..nriln.lc 
 
 
 
 IJislaiuc 
 
 
 o( 
 bat 
 
 Forward 
 
 Hack 
 
 slatioii 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 / // 
 
 II 3.1.68 
 
 75 58 49. 07 
 
 / 
 
 N 29 SI E 
 N 30 05 W 
 N 54 32 W 
 
 S 29 55 W 
 
 S 30 o's E 
 S 54 34 E 
 
 Yards. 
 6,079 
 1,283 
 6, 114 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Liglit. 
 
 Head. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 12 51.20 
 
 76 00 03. II 
 
 S 42 05 E 
 N 61 41 E 
 N 72 II W 
 
 N 42 04 W 
 S 61 4s W 
 
 S 72 li E 
 
 1,981 
 5,675 
 3,163 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 13 04. 38 
 
 76 01. 19. 76 
 
 vS 60 22 E 
 N 72 18 E 
 N 61 40 W 
 
 N 60 21 W 
 S 72 20 W 
 S 6i 41 E 
 
 3, 874 
 7,384 
 I, 105 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 13 14- 3,=: 
 
 76 00 47. 66 
 
 N 84 08 W 
 S 48 09 E 
 N 72 50 E 
 
 S 84 09 E 
 N 48 08 W 
 S 72 51 W 
 
 1,83s 
 3,374 
 6,470 
 
 Head. 
 
 vSharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Frog. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 13 26.27 
 
 76 00 09. 33 
 
 S 85 41 w 
 S 29 22 E 
 N 73 42 E 
 
 N 85 40 E 
 N 29 22 W 
 S 73 44 W 
 
 2,853 
 3, 043 
 
 5, 377 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Frog. 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 13 30.68 
 
 75 59 55- 08 
 
 S 83 34 w 
 S 21 41 E 
 N 74 07 E 
 
 N 83 33 E 
 N 21 40 W 
 S 74 10 W 
 
 3,245 
 3,014 
 4,972 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 12 21.93 
 
 75 58 43- 47 
 
 S 58 38 W 
 S 60 00 E 
 N 38 02 E 
 
 N 58 38 E 
 N 59 58 W 
 S 38 03 W 
 
 927 
 4,173 
 4,671 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light . ' 
 
 Room. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 WARE SANDS. 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 57.84 
 
 76 01 40. 72 
 
 S 66 39 E 
 
 N 72 00 E 
 N 29 06 W 
 
 N 66 37 W 
 S 72 03 W 
 S 29 06 E 
 
 4,27s 
 
 7,982 
 
 852 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 13 23.40 
 
 76 01 40. 22 
 
 N 17 12 W 
 S 74 40 W 
 S 56 so E 
 
 S 17 12 E 
 N 74 39 E 
 N s6 48 W 
 
 3,799 
 
 444 
 
 4,672 
 
 Croch. 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 14 00. 09 
 
 76 01 56. 44 
 
 S 09 E 
 S 48 52 E 
 N 16 08 W 
 
 N 09 W 
 N 48 50 W 
 S 16 08 E 
 
 1,355 
 5,767 
 2,490 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 14 03. 76 
 
 76 01 49. 12 
 
 S 7 22 W 
 S 46 38 E 
 N 21 21 W 
 
 N 7 22 E 
 N 46 37 W 
 S 21 21 E 
 
 1,491 
 
 5, 7°5 
 2,435 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Croch. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 13 14-35 
 
 76 00 47. 66 
 
 N 84 08 W 
 S 48 09 E 
 N 72 50 E 
 
 S 84 09 E 
 N 48 08 W 
 S 72 51 W 
 
 1,83s 
 3,374 
 6,470 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Frog. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 13 04. 38 
 
 70 01 19. 76 
 
 S 60 22 E 
 N 72 18 E 
 N f)i 40 W 
 
 N 60 21 W 
 S 72 20 W 
 S 61 41 E 
 
 3, 874 
 7, 384 
 ', '05 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Head. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 .SAND SHOAL. 
 
 (hishing Bay — Chart No. ./;.) 
 
 153 
 
 CLAY ISLAND. 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 38. 82 
 
 75 59 28. 94 
 
 S 80 45 w 
 S 7 44 E 
 N 75 07 E 
 
 N 80 44 E 
 N 7 44 W 
 S 75 09 W 
 
 3.972 
 3. i°4 
 4,229 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin vShoal Light. 
 Frog. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 21.04 
 
 75 59 32- 36 
 
 S 61 42 W 
 S 6 27 E 
 S 8s 23 E 
 
 N 61 41 E 
 N 6 27 W 
 
 N 85 21 W 
 
 4,348 
 4,528 
 4,192 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 30. 64 
 
 75 58 19- 12 
 
 S 67 33 W 
 S 16 38 W 
 S 73 30 E 
 
 N 67 31 E 
 N 16 37 E 
 N 73 29 W 
 
 6,250 
 
 5, 033 
 2, 326 
 
 Head. 
 
 vSharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 50.82 
 
 75 58 5°- 54 
 
 S 78 05 W 
 S 9 SI W 
 N 77 27 E 
 
 N 78 03 E 
 N 9 51 E 
 S 77 26 W 
 
 5.050 
 3,532 
 3. 141 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Frog. 
 
'5^ 
 
 Survey nj Oyntcr Fiars, IJorchesler Couniy, Md. 
 
 EVANS. 
 
 [Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 t 
 
 I^ongitude 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaugulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 31. 10 
 
 75 59 47- 39 
 
 N 71 56 W 
 S 55 00 W 
 vS 10 38 E 
 
 S 71 S7 E 
 N 55 01 E 
 N 10 38 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4, .337 
 4,iS6 
 4,922 
 
 Croch. 
 Head. 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 47. 44 
 
 76 01 32. 07 
 
 N 59 25 W 
 S 12 19 W 
 S 34 26 E 
 
 S 59 25 E 
 N 12 19 E 
 N 34 25 W 
 
 1.556 
 3>o2i 
 6,534 
 
 Croch. 
 Head. 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 24.82 
 
 76 01 17. 20 
 
 N 73 49 E 
 N 9 56 W 
 S 75 io W 
 
 S 73 50 W 
 S 9 56 E 
 N 74 59 E 
 
 3,702 
 2,987 
 1,797 
 
 Fish. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 43. 82 
 
 76 00 57 10 
 
 N 82 37 E 
 N 24 31 W 
 vS 64 02 W 
 
 S 82 36 W 
 S 24 31 E 
 N 64 01 E 
 
 3, 046 
 2,528 
 2,525 
 
 Fish. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 10. 00 
 
 75 59 43- 39 
 
 N 34 41 E 
 N 3 39 W 
 N 89 32 W 
 
 S 34 42 w 
 S 3 39 E 
 S 89 34 E 
 
 1,863 
 4,623 
 4,230 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Croch. 
 
 6 
 
 38 14 44. 60 
 
 75 59 23- 83 ' 
 
 S 54 SI W 
 S 3 03 E 
 
 S 74 01 E 
 
 N 54 49 E 
 N 3 03 W 
 N 74 00 W 
 
 4,961 
 5,301 
 4, no 
 
 Head. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 GOOSE CREEK. 
 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 24.82 
 
 76 01 17. 20 
 
 N 73 49 E 
 N 9 56 W 
 S 75 00 w 
 
 S 73 5° W 
 S 9 56 E 
 
 N 74 59 E 
 
 3,702 
 2,987 
 1,797 
 
 Fish. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 52-25 
 
 76 01 56. 97 
 
 S 26 00 w 
 
 N 88 41 E 
 N 15 03 E 
 
 N 26 00 E 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 15 03 W 
 
 1,546 
 4, 613 
 2, o8g 
 
 Croch. 
 
 Fish. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 37. 70 
 
 76 01 46.32 
 
 S 71 46 E 
 N 60 53 E 
 N 28 09 E 
 
 N 71 44 W 
 S 60 54 W 
 S 28 09 W 
 
 4,558 
 
 3,402 
 
 549 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Roast. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 39. 67 
 
 76 00 32. 78 
 
 S 57 SI E 
 N 32 38 E 
 N II 43 W 
 
 N 57 50 W 
 S 32 39 W 
 S II 43 E 
 
 2,803 
 1,888 
 3,905 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Elliott. 
 
 S 
 
 38 15 43. 82 
 
 76 00 57. 10 
 
 N 82 37 E 
 N 24 31 W 
 S 64 02 W 
 
 S 82 38 W 
 S 24 31 E 
 N 64 01 E 
 
 3,046 
 2,528 
 2,525 
 
 Fish. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
SiOTcy of Oyster Pars, Dorchester (bounty, Md. 
 DUCK ISLAND. 
 
 (Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 '55 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. 
 
 & G. S. triangulatiun 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 S 2 05 W 
 
 S 48 32 E 
 N 73 38 E 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 44. 16 
 
 75 59 59- 19 
 
 N 2 05 E 
 N 48 31 W 
 S 73 39 W 
 
 Yards. 
 3,463 
 3, 456 
 3.970 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 58-34 
 
 76 00 14. 96 
 
 N 10 21 E 
 N 50 08 W 
 S 64 48 W 
 
 S lo 21 W 
 S 50 09 E 
 N 64 47 E 
 
 3-033 
 2,826 
 3.747 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 a. 56 
 
 76 00 17. 72 
 
 S 56 55 E 
 N 18 59 E 
 N 16 29 W 
 
 N 56 54 W 
 S 18 59 W 
 S 16 30 E 
 
 2.3.56 
 I, 900 
 4,203 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Elliott 
 
 
 4 
 
 i& 16 42.24 
 
 76 00 00. 44 
 
 N 23 51 W 
 N 82 37 W 
 S 5° 5° W 
 
 S 23 51 E 
 S 82 38 E 
 N 50 48 E 
 
 4,086 
 
 2,577 
 4,870 
 
 Elliott. 
 Roast. 
 Croch. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 16 09. 32 
 
 75 59 3i- 72 
 
 N II 55 W 
 N 66 12 W 
 S 66 21 W 
 
 S II 55 E 
 S 66 13 E 
 N 66 19 E 
 
 2, 671 
 
 3, 57° 
 4,898 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Croch. 
 
 
 BUNGAY. 
 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 16 33. 56 
 
 76 00 17. 72 
 
 S 56 55 E 
 N 18 59 E 
 N 16 29 W 
 
 N 56 54 W 
 S 18 59 W 
 S 16 30 E 
 
 2,356 
 1, 900 
 4,203 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Elliott. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 18.81 
 
 76 01 03. 08 
 
 S 48 31 E 
 N 81 35 E 
 N 17 E 
 
 N 48 29 W 
 S 81 36 W 
 S 17 W 
 
 4,244 
 1,844 
 2,503 
 
 Fish. 
 Ear. 
 Elliott. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 48. 46 
 
 76 01 12. 58 
 
 S 70 37 E 
 N 9 59 E 
 N 50 09 W 
 
 N 70 37 W 
 S 9 59 W 
 S 50 10 E 
 
 2, 200 
 1,528 
 3,259 
 
 Ear. 
 
 EUioU. 
 
 Farm. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 17 53-27 
 
 76 00 58. 09 
 
 S 62 II E 
 N 5 07 W 
 N 56 18 W 
 
 N 62 II W 
 S 5 °7 E 
 S 56 19 E 
 
 I, 912 
 1,347 
 3,471 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Elliott. 
 
 Farm. 
 
 ' 
 
 38 
 
 16 42. 24 
 
 76 00 00. 44 
 
 N 23 51 W 
 N 82 37 W 
 S 50 50 w 
 
 S 23 51 E 
 S 82 38 E 
 N 50 48 E 
 
 4,086 
 2,577 
 4,870 
 
 Elliott. 
 Roast. 
 Croch. 
 
150 
 
 Survey nf (l^sler Bars, Porchester County, Md. 
 
 OLD HOUSE. 
 (Fishing Bay — Chart Nu. 41 .) 
 
 Cur- 
 
 l.iililiiik- 
 
 l.l.MKitU.ll' 
 
 Tnie beariug 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. vS. C, Si (',, s. u 
 
 Linculatiun 
 
 bar 
 
 Korward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 11 M- 57 
 
 76 01 45. 83 
 
 N 88 32 E 
 
 N 26 26 K 
 N 29 13 W 
 
 / 
 S 88 33 W 
 S 26 26 W 
 vS 29 14 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2, 960 
 2, 580 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Elliott. 
 
 Farm. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 30.80 
 
 76 01 56. 02 
 
 S 87 37 E 
 N 34 03 E 
 N 26 40 W 
 
 N 87 35 W 
 S 34 03 W 
 S 26 41 E 
 
 h 234 
 2.535 
 3.004 
 
 Ear. 
 
 Elliott. 
 
 Farm. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 27.98 
 
 76 01 48. 36 
 
 S 532 E 
 N 81 57 E 
 N 20 06 E 
 
 N 5 32 W 
 S 8i 57 W 
 S 20 07 W 
 
 3.249 
 1,228 
 3,081 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 26. 80 
 
 76 01 35. 94 
 
 S 18 W 
 N 76 33 E 
 N 13 58 E 
 
 N 18 E 
 S 76 33 W 
 S 13 58 w 
 
 3. 195 
 
 911 
 
 3.018 
 
 Roast. 
 EUoitt. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 POINT. 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 33. 79 
 
 76 01 19. 90 
 
 S 7 22 W 
 S 87 01 E 
 N 6 24 E 
 
 N 7 21 E 
 N 87 01 W 
 S 6 25 W 
 
 3.459 
 460 
 
 2. 713 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 36. 44 
 
 76 01 24. 92 
 
 S 5 02 W 
 vS 79 II E 
 
 N 9 30 E 
 
 N 5 02 E 
 N 79 II W 
 .S 9 30 W 
 
 3. 533 
 
 604 
 
 2, 643 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 44. 20 
 
 76 01 18. 54 
 
 S 7 13 w 
 S 84 49 E 
 N 6 29 E 
 
 N 7 13 E 
 N 84 48 W 
 S 6 29 W 
 
 3.811 
 1.003 
 2.361 
 
 Roast. 
 High. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 r8 41. 50 
 
 76 OI 13. 66 
 
 S 9 22 W 
 N 89 59 E 
 N 3 13 E 
 
 N 9 22 E 
 S 89 58 W 
 S 3 13 w 
 
 3.740 
 
 669 
 
 2,441 
 
 Roast. 
 High. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 HILL. 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 41. 16 
 
 76 01 
 
 36.80 
 
 vS 06 E 
 S 73 18 E 
 N 17 04 E 
 
 N 06 W 
 
 N 7? 18 W 
 S 17 04 W 
 
 3.677 
 
 950 
 
 2, 561 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Elliott. 
 
 Thoro. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 49. 24 
 
 76 01 
 
 47.96 
 
 S 4 23 E 
 S 65 40 E 
 N 25 43 E 
 
 N 4 23 W 
 N 65 40 W 
 
 S 25 44 w 
 
 3.963 
 1,322 
 2.415 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 II. 08 
 
 76 01 
 
 16. 30 
 
 N 8 12 E 
 S 73 49 W 
 S 6 33 W 
 
 S 8 12 W 
 N 73 48 E 
 N 6 33 E 
 
 1,454 
 2,502 
 4,719 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Roast. 
 
 4 
 
 38 ig 05. 24 
 
 76 01 
 
 09. 84 
 
 N I 15 E 
 S 79 00 w 
 S S 59 W 
 
 S I 15 w 
 
 N 78 59 E 
 N 8 59 E 
 
 1,636 
 2,624 
 4, 547 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Roast. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 157 
 
 THOROUGH. 
 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 I 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 l.oniiitiKli- 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. t 
 station 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 18 SI. 58 
 
 76 02 09. 22 
 
 S 12 09 R 
 S 70 34 E 
 N 37 34 E 
 
 N 12 09 W 
 N 70 34 W 
 S 37 35 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4, 123 
 1.877 
 2,645 
 
 Roast. 
 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 08. 52 
 
 76 02 28. 22 
 
 S 16 37 E 
 S 62 17 E 
 N 54 10 E 
 
 N 16 36 W 
 N 62 16 W 
 S 54 II W 
 
 4, 802 
 2, 57° 
 2,606 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 24.34 
 
 76 01 51. 32 
 
 S 4 22 E 
 S 36 49 E 
 N 48 54 E 
 
 N 4 22 W 
 N 36 49 W 
 S 48 SS w 
 
 5, 150 
 2, 159 
 I, 506 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 TO. 48 
 
 76 01 41. 70 
 
 S I 40 E 
 S 39 28 E 
 N 31 09 E 
 
 N I 40 W 
 N 39 28 W 
 S 31 09 W 
 
 4,670 
 1,634 
 1,70s 
 
 Roast. 
 Elliott. 
 Thoro. 
 
 
 HALF WAY MARK. 
 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 19 05. 24 
 
 76 01 09. 84 
 
 N I 15 E 
 S 79 00 W 
 S 8 59 W 
 
 S I 15 w 
 N 78 59 E 
 N 8 59 E 
 
 1,636 
 2, 624 
 4, 547 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Roast. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 19 II. 08 
 
 76 OI 16. 30 
 
 N 8 12 E 
 S 73 49 W 
 S 6 33 W 
 
 S 8 12 W 
 
 N 73 48 E 
 N 6 33 E 
 
 1,454 
 2, 502 
 4,719 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Roast. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 19 23.76 
 
 76 00 57. 74 
 
 N 15 47 W 
 S 68 46 W 
 
 S 17 24 E 
 
 S IS 47 E 
 N 68 45 E 
 N 17 24 W 
 
 1,031 
 3,108 
 1,493 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 High. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 ]() 17. 46 
 
 76 00 18. 58 
 
 N47 17. W 
 S 76 57 W 
 vS 38 01 W 
 
 S 47 18 E 
 N 76 SS E 
 N 38 01 E 
 
 I, 804 
 4,041 
 1 , 900 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Elliott. 
 
 S 
 
 38 
 
 19 °S- 54 
 
 7& 01 00. 18 
 
 N 7 44 W 
 S 79 46 W 
 S -3 23 W 
 
 S 7 44 E 
 N 79 45 E 
 N 3 23 E 
 
 I, 641 
 2,877 
 1,097 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Elliott. 
 
 FLAT ROCK. 
 {Fishing Bay — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 17.46 
 
 76 00 18. 58 
 
 N 47 17 W 
 S 76 57 W 
 S 38 OI W 
 
 S 47 18 E 
 N 76 55 E 
 N 38 01 E 
 
 1,804 
 4,041 
 1, 900 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 Elliott. 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 23. 76 
 
 76 00 57. 74 
 
 N IS 47 W 
 S 68 46 W 
 S 17 24 E 
 
 S IS 47 E 
 N 68 45 E 
 N 17 24 W 
 
 1, 051 
 3,108 
 1,493 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 High. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 57.00 
 
 76 00 og. 42 
 
 S 86 01 W 
 S 61 45 W 
 S 18 13 W 
 
 N 86 00 E 
 N 61 43 E 
 N 18 12 E 
 
 i>S73 
 4,746 
 2,679 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 High. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 52-57 
 
 76 00 00. 66 
 
 N 88 44 W 
 S 64 35 W 
 S 24 OS W 
 
 S 88 45 E 
 N 64 33 E 
 N 24 OS E 
 
 1,802 
 4,886 
 2, 622 
 
 Thoro. 
 Farm. 
 High. 
 
■58 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 FROG POINT. 
 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitucie 
 
 l.oiifiitudc 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 , // 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 29.62 
 
 75 57 27- 6g 
 
 S 45 27 W 
 S 20 05 E 
 
 N 45 25 E 
 N 20 04 W 
 
 3,941 
 4,651 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Room. 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 41 E 
 
 S 31 41 w 
 
 I, 641 
 
 Frog. 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 39' 90 
 
 75 57 30. 22 
 
 S 41 22 W 
 S 19 26 E 
 
 N 41 21 E 
 
 N 19 26 W 
 
 4,147 
 5, 000 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 Room. 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 30 E 
 
 vS 41 30 W 
 
 I, 403 
 
 Frog. 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 46. OS 
 
 75 56 49. 90 
 
 N 9 37 W 
 S 48 58 W 
 S 6 51 E 
 
 S 9 37 E 
 N 48 56 E 
 N 6 50 W 
 
 85s 
 5,057 
 4,957 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin .Shoal Light. 
 
 Room. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 37- 18 
 
 75 56 47. 81 
 
 N 9 51 W 
 S 52 01 W 
 S 6 36 E 
 
 S 9 51 E 
 N 52 00 E 
 N 6 36 W 
 
 1,159 
 4,909 
 4,653 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Room. 
 
 NEW. 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 IS 07. 92 
 
 75 56 01. 04 
 
 N 41 30 E 
 N 29 39 W 
 S 36 57 W 
 
 S 41 30 w 
 S 29 39 E 
 N 36 56 E 
 
 2,020 
 2,093 
 2,399 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 .2 
 
 38 IS 13.00 
 
 75 55 57-48 
 
 N 42 50 E 
 N 34 26 W 
 S 36 21 W 
 
 S 42 50 W 
 S 34 27 E 
 N 36 21 E 
 
 1,829 
 1,998 
 2,593 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 09- 30 
 
 75 55 53-3° 
 
 N 37 41 E 
 N 35 00 W 
 S 40 00 w 
 
 s 37 41 w 
 
 S 35 02 E 
 N 40 00 E 
 
 1,852 
 2, 164 
 2, 563 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 HILLS AND HOLES. 
 (Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 IS 23. 48 
 
 75 55 55- 68 
 
 N 50 26 E 
 N 42 26 W 
 S 32 59 W 
 
 S so 26 W 
 S 42 27 E 
 N 32 58 E 
 
 1,552 
 1,754 
 2, 911 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 36.38 
 
 75 55 56- 96 
 
 N 65 47 E 
 N 53 05 W 
 S 28 20 W 
 
 S 65 47 w 
 S 53 06 E 
 N 28 19 E 
 
 1,348 
 1,430 
 3,269 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 34- 76 
 
 75 55 49- 04 
 
 N 59 II E 
 N 55 59 W 
 S 31 58 w 
 
 S 59 12 W 
 S 56 00 E 
 N 31 58 E 
 
 1, 187 
 1,634 
 3,327 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 ROARING POINT WEST. 
 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 '59 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I^atitude 
 
 Lougitiidc 
 
 True beanng 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. K. C. & G. S. trianeulatiou 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 , Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 IS 46. 36 
 
 75 55 49- 20 
 
 N 78 01 E 
 N 30 35 E 
 N 68 so W 
 
 S 78 02 W 
 S 30 34 W 
 S 68 50 E 
 
 1,047 
 4.228 
 1,448 
 
 Roar. 
 Rag. 
 Cow. 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 07. 10 
 
 75 55 50-68 
 
 S 82 20 W 
 S 6s 35 E 
 N 36 41 E 
 
 N 82 20 E 
 N 6s 35 W 
 S 36 42 W 
 
 1.323 
 1, 167 
 3,667 
 
 Cow. 
 Roar. 
 Rag. 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 07. 78 
 
 Then 
 
 75 55 43- 22 
 ce along county 
 
 S 82 29 W N 82 28 E I, 522 
 S 59 42 E N 59 42 W 1,002 
 N 86 14 E S 86 15 W ; 2,083 
 boundary as delineated on Chart No. 4 
 
 Cow. 
 Roar. 
 
 Nanticoke Church, 
 t to comer No. i. 
 
 BEAN SHOAL. 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 32. 06 
 
 75 55 52 
 
 90 
 
 S 40 49 E 
 
 N 88 05 E 
 N 22 07 W 
 
 N 40 48 W 
 S 88 OS W 
 S 22 07 E 
 
 3.574 
 2, 251 
 1,424 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 38.48 
 
 75 56 00 
 
 78 
 
 S 41 03 E 
 S 86 42 E 
 N 16 30 W 
 
 N 41 03 W 
 N 86 41 W 
 S 16 30 E 
 
 3,876 
 2,463 
 1,149 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 44.04 
 
 75 55 52- 
 
 22 
 
 S 36 42 E 
 S 81 38 E 
 N 31 12 W 
 
 N 36 41 W 
 N 81 37 W 
 S 31 12 E 
 
 3,878 
 2.255 
 1,070 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 OUTER HOLE. 
 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 33- 54 
 
 75 55 22.32 
 
 S 28 56 E 
 N 61 53 E 
 N 46 44 W 
 
 N 28 56 W 
 S 61 54 W 
 S 46 45 E 
 
 3.148 
 3.612 
 I. 851 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 Bivalve Church. 
 Okay. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 49. 98 
 
 75 55 33-62 
 
 S 28 SI E 
 N 71 46 E 
 
 N 55 43 W 
 
 N 28 so W 
 S 71 47 w 
 S 55 43 E 
 
 3,778 
 3.670 
 I, 269 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 Bivalve Church. 
 Okay. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 55- 16 
 Then 
 
 75 55 18.02 
 2e along county 
 
 N 69 44 W 
 S 2 42 E 
 S 61 59 E 
 boundary as c 
 
 S 69 44 E 
 
 N 2 42 W 
 
 N 61 58 W 
 
 elineated on C 
 
 1,559 
 4,131 
 1,498 
 hart No. 41 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Roar. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 to corner No. i. 
 
i6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 LOWER NEWFOUNDLAND. 
 
 (Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I^ongitudc 
 
 Tmc bearing' 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trial 
 station 
 
 •julation 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 10. 26 
 
 75 54 48- 56 
 
 S 55 45 E 
 N 69 30 E 
 N 66 21 W 
 
 N 55 44 W 
 S 69 31 W 
 S 66 22 E 
 
 2,769 
 
 3,088 
 1,008 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 18. 72 
 
 75 54 40. 88 
 
 S 48 30 E 
 N 73 30 E 
 N 83 59 W 
 
 N 48 30 W 
 S 73 31 W 
 S 83 59 E 
 
 2.783 
 2,805 
 I. 134 
 
 Bivalve Chiu'ch. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 15. 10 
 
 75 54 36. 78 
 
 S 48 56 E 
 N 70 24 E 
 N 78 58 W 
 
 N 48 55 W 
 S 70 25 W 
 S 78 58 E 
 
 2, 615 
 2,738 
 I, 260 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 UPPER NEWFOUNDLAND. 
 (Nanticoke River — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 22. 74 
 
 75 54 37- 36 
 
 S 45 10 E 
 N 75 43 E 
 S 89 13 W 
 
 N 45 09 W 
 S 75 44 W 
 N 89 13 E 
 
 2,807 
 2,678 
 I, 220 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 2 
 
 ■38 19 31.22 
 
 75 54 34- 46 
 
 S 40 12 E 
 'N 81 32 E 
 S 76 53 W 
 
 N 40 11 W 
 S 81 32 W 
 N 76 52 E 
 
 2, 966 
 
 2,547 
 1,332 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 34. 96 
 
 75 54 25- 58 
 
 S 35 °3 E 
 N 83 46 E 
 S 74 23 W 
 
 N 35 04 W 
 S 83 47 w 
 N 74 23 E 
 
 2, 9^ 
 
 2,297 
 1,592 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 28. 28 
 
 75 54 22.42 
 
 S 36 21 E 
 N 77 49 E 
 S 82 so W 
 
 N 36 20 W 
 S 77 so W 
 N 82 50 E 
 
 2, 690 
 2, 250 
 1, 631 
 
 Bivalve Church. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 A. 
 
 NORTHWEST MIDDLEGROUND. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Off Holland Island — Chart No. 42.) 
 
 38 06 15. 00 
 38 06 26. 08 
 
 38 08 03. 16 
 38 07 38. 78 
 
 76 10 16. 74 
 
 76 12 00. 79 
 
 76 II 24.40 
 
 76 10 49. 45 
 
 S 59 10 E 
 N 76 16 E 
 N 36 52 E 
 
 S 64 53 E 
 N 81 26 E 
 N 46 34 E 
 
 S 48 36 E 
 S 80 20 E 
 
 N 55 02 E 
 
 S 48 36 E 
 S 84 31 E 
 N 48 58 E 
 
 N 
 
 59 07 
 
 W 
 
 .S 
 
 76 
 
 19 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 36 
 
 55 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 64 
 
 57 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 81 
 
 ^0 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 46 38 
 
 w 
 
 N 48 
 
 32 
 
 w 
 
 W 80 
 
 16 W 
 
 S, 
 
 55 
 
 o5 W 
 
 N 48 
 
 33 
 
 w 
 
 N 84 
 
 28 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 49 
 
 01 
 
 w 
 
 8, 409 j Holland Island Bar Light. 
 8, 292 Holland Island Church 
 12,872 I Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 11,039 ! Holland Island Bar Light. 
 10, 948 ; Holland Island Church 
 14,448 I Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 12, 032 
 9,999 
 II, 621 
 
 10, 789 
 8,966 
 11,392 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
Sttrvey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 SOUTHEAST MIDDLEGROITNU. 
 
 (Chesat>eake Ba) — Off Holland Island— Chart No. 42.) 
 
 i6r 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 1 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 41 
 
 56 
 
 76 og 36. 60 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 62 39 E 
 60 05 E 
 30 13 E 
 
 N 62 37 W 
 S 66 08 W 
 S 30 16 VV 
 
 Yards. 
 6,925 
 7, 641 
 13, 222 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 15. 
 
 00 1 
 
 1 
 
 76 10 16. 74 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 59 io E 
 76 16 E 
 36 -.2 E 
 
 N 59 07 W 
 S 76 19 W 
 S 36 55 W 
 
 8,409 
 8,292 
 12.872 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 ■5 
 
 38 06 2g. 
 
 56 
 
 76 OQ 05. 00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 47 53 E 
 76 28 E 
 
 30 39 E 
 
 N 47 51 W 
 S 76 30 W 
 S 30 42 w 
 
 7. '57 
 6,319 
 II, 401 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 4 
 
 38 05 51. 
 
 3^' 
 
 1 
 
 76 08 46. 80 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 53 57 E 
 &3 55 E 
 25 39 E 
 
 N 53 56 W 
 S 63 58 W 
 S 25 41 W 
 
 5, 964 
 6,300 
 12, 311 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Okahanikan. [Spire. 
 
 BOUNDARY. 
 (Entrance to Kedge Straits — Chart No. 42.) 
 
 58345—13 
 
l62 
 
 Survnv oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Aid. 
 
 HOLLAND STRAITS. 
 {Holland Straits — Chart No. 43.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 I 
 
 .ali 
 
 utU 
 
 
 I 
 
 OUK 
 
 tlltl 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & 
 
 G. S. tri 
 station 
 
 angulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pot 
 
 ward 
 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 c 
 
 "', 
 
 
 /"" 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 05 
 
 14 
 
 62 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 36. 82 
 
 N 
 
 14 
 
 01 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 14 
 
 02 
 
 E 
 
 4.132 
 
 Holland 
 
 Island 
 
 Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 39 
 
 01 
 
 R 
 
 2, 923 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 51 
 
 °3 
 
 R 
 
 N 
 
 51 
 
 02 
 
 W 
 
 7, 607 
 
 Solomons 
 
 Lump Light. 
 
 2 
 
 3S 
 
 05 
 
 45- 
 
 q6 
 
 "'' 
 
 05 
 
 ,.. 
 
 10 
 
 s 
 
 13 
 
 51 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 13 
 
 51 
 
 E 
 
 3-427 
 
 Holland Island B 
 
 ar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 49 
 
 55 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 49 
 
 ";;2 
 
 W 
 
 0, 067 
 
 Solomons 
 
 Lump Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 
 
 
 K 
 
 S 
 
 
 
 22 
 
 W 
 
 2,951 
 
 Holland 
 Spire . 
 
 Island 
 
 Chureh 
 
 3 
 
 3S 
 
 oft 
 
 20. 
 
 ■-" 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 58. 
 
 40 
 
 N 
 
 ()2 
 
 42 
 
 K 
 
 S 
 
 62 
 
 44 
 
 w 
 
 7,636 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 13 
 
 IQ 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 13 
 
 19 
 
 E 
 
 1.849 
 
 Holland 
 
 Spire. 
 
 Island 
 
 Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 ■5 
 
 47 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 15 
 
 46 
 
 E 
 
 4, 654 
 
 Holland Island Bar Liglit. 
 
 4 
 
 .IS 
 
 00 
 
 .-. 
 
 ()0 
 
 7^1 
 
 04 
 
 30- 
 
 70 
 
 N 
 
 70 
 
 23 
 
 R 
 
 s 
 
 70 
 
 25 
 
 W 
 
 6,674 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 59 
 
 53 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 59 
 
 53 
 
 E 
 
 1,068 
 
 Holland 
 Spire. 
 
 Island 
 
 Chureh 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 17 
 
 04 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 17 
 
 04 
 
 E 
 
 6, 007 
 
 Holland Island B 
 
 ar Li.ght. 
 
 5 
 
 •V^ 
 
 07 
 
 50. 
 
 8 5 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 48. 
 
 22 
 
 S 
 
 28 
 
 55 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 28 
 
 54 
 
 E 
 
 1.441 
 
 Holland 
 Spire. 
 
 Island 
 
 Chureh 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 II 
 
 31 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 II 
 
 31 
 
 E 
 
 7,695 
 
 Holland Island H 
 
 ir Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 86 
 
 06 
 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 86 
 
 08 
 
 W 
 
 6,529 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 oS 
 
 o(). 
 
 80 
 
 76 
 
 04 
 
 3<)- 
 
 00 
 
 S 
 
 26 
 
 = 5 
 
 \V 
 
 N 
 
 26 
 
 24 
 
 E 
 
 2,119 
 
 Holland 
 Spire. 
 
 Island 
 
 Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 12 
 
 18 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 12 
 
 17 
 
 E 
 
 8, 370 
 
 Holland Island B 
 
 ^r Light 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 88 
 
 13 
 
 i<: 
 
 N 
 
 88 
 
 I-: 
 
 W 
 
 6, 271 
 
 Senati >r. 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 ^8 
 
 08 
 
 K). 
 
 3<J 
 
 70 
 
 03 
 
 50. 
 
 qi 
 
 s 
 
 45 
 
 02 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 45 
 
 01 
 
 1-; 
 
 3- 143 
 
 Holland 
 Spire. 
 
 Island 
 
 Chureh 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 19 
 
 50 
 
 u- 
 
 N 
 
 '9 
 
 4« 
 
 E 
 
 9,035 
 
 Holland Island B 
 
 ir Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 84 
 
 05 
 
 Iv 
 
 N 
 
 84 
 
 °3 
 
 w 
 
 5,014 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 
 
 07 
 
 53. 
 
 5'' 
 
 -(, 
 
 04 
 
 28. 
 
 45 
 
 s 
 
 42 
 
 1 1 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 42 
 
 10 
 
 E 
 
 1,823 
 
 Holland 
 Spire. 
 
 Ishmd 
 
 Chureh 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 15 
 
 08 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 i;; 
 
 °7 
 
 E 
 
 7,905 
 
 Holland Island B 
 
 ir Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 86 
 
 38 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 86 
 
 ,>9 
 
 W 
 
 5, 997 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 06 
 
 44- 
 
 38 
 
 ;(i 
 
 04 
 
 3'. 
 
 24 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 t)6 
 49 
 
 06 
 3° 
 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 66 
 49 
 
 08 
 
 W 
 
 !■: 
 
 ft, 6?o 
 1 -11 
 
 .Senator. 
 Holland 
 
 Isl;md 
 
 Chureh 
 
 S 20 J5VV : N 20 .14 Iv 
 
 76 04 44. 66 N 
 
 N 
 
 76 04 48. 06 N 
 
 ,59 5-' 'i 
 
 21 2.5 W 
 
 20 .SQ w 
 
 16 01 w 
 
 21 og W 
 44 08 E 
 
 S :;o vj VV 
 S 21 2 J E 
 
 N 20 .vS !•; 
 S 16 02 E 
 
 N 21 09 E 
 N 44 06 W 
 
 12 .^8 O.^ 2Q. 14 76 04 20. 70 N 22 07 W , S 22 oS E 
 
 39 26 W 
 46 09 E 
 
 N 39 25 E 
 N 46 07 W 
 
 5, 659 
 
 4- 5.58 
 2.454 
 
 4,204 
 8. g6i 
 
 7,608 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland I.sland Bar Light. 
 
 vSeiiator. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 .Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Holland Island Churcli 
 
 Spire . 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 163 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The laws providing for the sur\'ey of the oyster bars of Maryland also contain a 
 section which requires " an accurate survey of and delineation upon the maps and charts 
 aforesaid of all bottoms of the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay where grass grows and 
 it is profitable to scrape for soft shell or shedder crabs, and shall have such bottoms 
 properly designated by permanent objects on the shore, as provided hereinbefore for 
 natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, which said crabbing sections shall be exempt from 
 leasing for oyster culture." 
 
 As far as is known, the crab bottoms of Maryland ' were the first of their kind to be 
 surveyed and therefore they presented a new problem, which was found to differ* in 
 many ways from that of a survey of oyster bars. 
 
 In a general way, it can be stated that the boundaries of the crab bottoms as estab- 
 lished by the Maryland Shell Fish Commission and delineated on the ' ' Maryland Oyster 
 Charts" published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, are confined to waters between 
 the 1 -fathom contour (6 feet depth of water) and the shore line. Therefore, in most 
 cases the mean low water line of the shore has been adopted as an inner boundary for 
 the crab bottoms, but the same system of straight lines and numbered corners used to 
 deUneate the oyster bars has been retained for defining the off-shore water boundaries. 
 
 The boundaries of the crab bottoms of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and shown on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections and 
 on the "leasing charts" of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method buf little different from that used for the description of the boundaries of oyster 
 bars. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 crab bottoms in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the crab bottom 
 to be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published records 
 and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the crab bottom is the one used locally, 
 as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission; and 
 when there was no local name in common use, a name was selected from one of the 
 prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of the waters 
 where the crab bottom was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of 'the crab 
 bottom and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart," on which its legal 
 boundaries are shown. ^ 
 
 First column. — -This column, under the heading of "Corner of bottom," gives the 
 number corresponding to the comer of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the 
 
 ' Crab bottoms within the meaning of the laws of Maryland were found only in Somerset and Dorchester Coimties. 
 ^ See pages 69 to 70 of " First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission" for description of "Survey of crabbing 
 grounds." 
 
 3 These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, D. C 
 
164 Survrv oj Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, i\Jd. 
 
 number on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bottom. The numbers of the 
 corners have been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i , thence proceeding 
 in a clockwise direction around the bottom. Where a corner of a crab bottom is identical 
 with the corner of the boundaries of one or more other crab bottoms or oyster bars, only 
 the number of the corner of the crab bottom being described in the table is given in 
 this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "lyongitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrepan- 
 cies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 vSurvey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their location 
 have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes or arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the compu- 
 tations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bottom noted in the first column to 
 the three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, 
 and vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. vS. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"- gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corresponding 
 "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner of bottom" 
 designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings of these 
 triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication under the heading of 
 "Descriptions of Triangulation Stations." 
 
 Notes. — The descriptive notes relating to the shore line boundaries which appear 
 between the descriptions of corners located on land require no explanation other than 
 the statement that the laws of JNIaryland reserve to riparian owners all waters of "any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than one hundred yards in width at its mouth at low tide." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the crab bottoms as technically described in this publication and delineated 
 on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the "leasing charts" of 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, but as they are practically the same as those 
 
 ' The mean magnetic variation for Dorchester County was 6* 00' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 ^ Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. Washington. D, C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 i6,s 
 
 required for the relocation of oyster-bar boundaries, the description of the "Surveying 
 Methods for Relocation of Boundaries" given in this publication under the heading of 
 "Boundaries of Oyster Bars" will be suflicient to indicate several methods that can be 
 used in the relocation of crab-bottom boundaries. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS. 
 
 FOX CREEK. 
 
 (Honga Rher — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 l6 57. 05 I 76 07 36. 02 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2.533 
 410 
 
 Windmill 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Duck 
 
 S 59 07 W N 59 06 E 
 S 35 12 E N S3 II W 
 1 S 75 4-' E N 75 41 W 
 Thence from comer No. i alon.8; the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 38 17 52.78 ] 76 06 35.64 ^ S 49 55 W j N 49 54 E ' 4.939 i Windmill 2 
 I ' ' S 31 51 W i N 31 51 E j 2,6x6 i Paul. 
 
 S 15 46 E N 15 46 W ' 2,562 i Duck. 
 
 38 17 55- 54 ' 76 06 27. 32 I S 50 42 W N 50 41 E ' 5, 168 Windmill 2. 
 i ; S 34 41 W I N 34 40 E I 2,815 Paul. 
 
 I S 10 31 E N lo 31 W 1 2,602 Duck. 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 4. excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its moutn at low tide. 
 
 4 i 
 
 38 . 
 
 7 20. 78 
 
 76 06 46. 32 
 
 S 59 00 W 
 S 43 49 W 
 S 35 15 E 
 
 N 58 58 E 
 N 43 48 E 
 N 35 15 W 
 
 4,077 
 I.. 584 
 1,697 
 
 Windmill 2 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 1 
 
 38 I 
 
 7 13-78 
 
 76 07 01. 00 
 
 S 59 01 w 
 S 37 55 W 
 S 49 59 E 
 
 N 59 00 E ' 
 N 37 55 E 1 
 N 49 59 W 
 
 3.621 
 
 1,149 
 1,789 
 
 Windmill 2 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 WINGATE. 
 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 28. 98 
 
 76 06 26. 00 
 
 S 10 i6 E 
 
 N 10 16 W 
 
 2,138 
 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 39 E 
 
 S 50 39 W 
 
 569 
 
 Duck. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 69 46 W 
 
 S 69 46 E 
 
 1.744 
 
 Paul. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 48. 48 
 
 76 06 ^i. 10 
 
 S 87 52 W 
 
 N 87 51 E 
 
 1,449 
 
 Paul. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S II 39 E 
 
 N II 39 W 
 
 2,820 
 
 Norman . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 64 42 E 
 
 N 64 42 W 
 
 696 
 
 Duck. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 13- 78 
 
 76 07 OI. 00 
 
 S 59 01 W 
 
 N 59 00 E 
 
 3,621 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 55 W 
 
 N 37 55 E 
 
 1,149 
 
 Paul. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 49 59 E 
 
 N 49 59 W 
 
 1,789 
 
 Duck. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 20. 78 
 
 76 06 46. 32 
 
 S 59 00 W 
 S 43 49 W 
 S 35 IS E 
 
 N 58 58 E 4.077 
 N 43 48 E : 1,584 
 N 35 15 W , 1,697 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 Paul. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 jmer No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to 
 
 :omer No. 5, excludi 
 
 ng any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at loi 
 
 N tide. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 16 39. 67 
 
 76 06 09. 46 
 
 S 80 57 W 
 
 N 80 55 E 
 
 4,531 
 
 Windmill 2. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S I 22 W 
 
 N I 22 E 
 
 2,466 
 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 20 E 
 
 N 63 19 W 
 
 3,154 
 
 St. Thomas Church 
 
 Spire . 
 
1 66 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 DUCK POINT COVE. 
 (Honga River — Chart No. 40.) 
 
 JENNY ISLAND. 
 {Hooper Strait — Charts Nos. 40 and 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 13.92 
 
 76 03 13. 52 
 
 S 70 42 E 
 
 N 70 40 W 
 
 6,774 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 23 E 
 
 S 84 24 W 
 
 2,064 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 70 25 W 
 
 S 70 26 E 
 
 2,247 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 22. 80 
 
 76 03 51. 18 
 
 N 67 53 W 
 
 S 67 S3 E 
 
 I, 204 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 81 II W 
 
 S 81 13 E 
 
 7,327 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 31 37 W 
 
 N 31 36 E 
 
 4,844 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 ?, 
 
 38 i.S .5=-32 
 
 76 04 14. 88 
 
 N 88 53 W 
 
 S 88 i^s E 
 
 6,611 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 41 48 w 
 
 N 41 47 E 
 
 727 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 20 26 W 
 
 N 20 25 E 
 
 .s, 464 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 06. 46 
 
 76 04 02. 62 
 
 S 87 08 W 
 
 N 87 05 E 
 
 6,944 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 38 31 W 
 
 N 38 30 E 
 
 1,302 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 21 46 W 
 
 N 21 45 E 
 
 6, 026 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 4 along the mean low 
 
 water line of t 
 
 le shore to comer No. 5, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove 
 
 ■or inlet less than 100 yards ir 
 
 width at its r 
 
 aouth at low tide. 
 
 s 
 
 38 13 24. 50 
 
 76 03 00. 86 
 
 N 80 49 W 
 
 S 80 50 E 
 
 2,486 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 ss W 
 
 S 82 58 E 
 
 8,644 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 42 50 w 
 
 N 42 51 E 
 
 5.703 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 OKAHANIKAN. 
 
 (Hooper Strait — Charts Nos. 40, 41, and 42.) 
 
 167 
 
 \ 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 IfOngitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 tom. 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 u 40. 58 
 
 76 05 25. 20 
 
 N 19 34 E 
 N 46 02 W 
 
 S 3 OS W 
 
 S 19 34 W 
 S 46 03 E 
 
 N 3 05 E 
 
 ■J 'ards. 
 
 4-139 
 
 6,586 
 
 678 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 53.24 
 
 76 05 37. 34 
 
 N 26 12 E 
 N 46 49 W 
 S 14 33 E 
 
 S 26 13 W 
 S 46 SO E 
 N 14 33 W 
 
 3-870 
 6,057 
 1, 142 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 Applegarth. 
 Okahanikan . 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 54.98 
 
 76 03 37. 04 
 
 S 77 10 E 
 N 72 35 E 
 N 46 59 W 
 
 N 77 07 W 
 S 72 37 W 
 S 47 00 E 
 
 7,199 
 2,808 
 2, 040 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 34. 28 
 
 Thence from cc 
 creek, cove, 
 
 1 
 
 76 03 38. 26 
 
 mer No. 4 alon§ 
 or inlet less ths 
 
 S 82 43 E N 82 40 W 7, 108 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 N 60 26 E S 60 27 W , 3, 118 Head. 
 N 34 55 W S 34 56 E i 2- 548 Hooper Strait Light, 
 the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. i , excluding any 
 m 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 1 1 1 
 
 GRASSY. 
 
 {Hooper Strait — Charts Nos. 40 and 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 •^8 12 20. S4 ' 76 OS 02. 14 ! S 85 S3 E 1 N 85 51 W 1 6, 107 1 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 N 41 II E 1 S 41 12 W 2,660 1 Head. 
 
 
 , N 43 28 W ! S 43 29 E , 3, 517 i Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding anv 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than loo yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 34. 28 : 76 03 38. 26 S 82 43 E 1 N 82 40 W , 7, 108 ! Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 N 60 26 E S 60 27 W 3, 118 Head. 
 
 
 N 34 55 W ] S 34 56 E j 2, 548 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 BISHOP HEAD. 
 {Hooper Strait — Chart No. 41.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 22. 84 
 
 76 01 
 
 56.04 
 
 S 83 14 w 
 N 12 W 
 N 59 22 W 
 
 N 83 12 E 
 S 12 E 
 S 59 23 E 
 
 4,362 
 1-925 
 4-856 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 12 36. 16 
 
 76 02 
 
 02. 08 
 
 S 77 54 E 
 N 5 57 E 
 N 63 15 W 
 
 N 77 52 W 
 f S57W 
 S 63 17 E 
 
 4,595 
 1,484 
 4-498 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper .Strait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 12 48. 03 
 
 76 02 
 
 15. 00 
 
 S 74 IS E 
 N 24 50 E 
 N 66 08 W 
 
 N 74 13 W 
 S 24 50 w 
 S 66 10 E 
 
 5-025 
 I, 184 
 4,017 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light-. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait I^ight. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 12 58.42 
 
 76 02 
 
 26. 23 
 
 S 71 32 E 
 N 47 41 E 
 N 69 18 W 
 
 N 71 30 W 
 S 47 41 w 
 S 69 19 E 
 
 5, 413 
 I, 076 
 3,608 
 
 Sharkfin vShoal Light. 
 
 Head. 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
1 68 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 BISHOP HEAD— Continued. 
 
 (Hooper Strait — Chart No. 41) — Continued. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner of 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaueulation 
 
 bot- 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 tom. 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 13 04.22 
 
 76 02 32. 48 
 
 S 70 II E 
 
 N 70 09 W 
 
 5. 63s 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 II E 
 
 S 61 12 w 
 
 1,098 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 24 W 
 
 S 71 25 E 
 
 3,387 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 13 13.92 
 
 76 03 13. 52 
 
 S 70 42 E 
 
 N 70 40 W 
 
 6,774 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 2^ E 
 
 S 84 24 W 
 
 2, 064 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 70 25 W 
 
 S 70 26 E 
 
 2,247 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 7 
 
 38 13 24. 50 
 
 76 03 00. 86 
 
 N 80 49 W 
 
 S 80 50 E 
 
 2,486 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 55 W 
 
 S 82 58 E 
 
 8,644 
 
 Applegarth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 42 50 W 
 
 N 42 51 E 
 
 =)■ 701 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 7 along the mean low 
 
 ^-water line of the shore to 
 
 comer No. 8, excluding an\- 
 
 
 creek, cove 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards it 
 
 1 width at its tnouth at low tide. 
 
 8 
 
 38 12 53.00 
 
 76 01 56. 41 
 
 S 70 34 E 
 
 N 70 s^ W 
 
 4.604 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N II E 
 
 S II W 
 
 908 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 70 43 W 
 
 S 70 45 E 
 
 4,416 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 9 
 
 38 12 57.84 
 
 7b 01 40. 72 
 
 S 66 39 E 
 
 N 66 ^7 W 
 
 4,275 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light . 
 
 
 
 
 N 72 00 E 
 
 S 72 03 W 
 
 7,982 
 
 Frog. 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 06 W 
 
 S 29 06 E 
 
 8.^2 
 
 Head, 
 
 10 
 
 38 12 24. 96 
 
 76 01 41. 42 
 
 S 81 33 E 
 
 N 81 32 W 
 
 5, 986 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 03 W 
 
 S 12 04 E 
 
 1.895 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 15 W 
 
 S 62 17 E 
 
 V 160 
 
 HoDper Strait Light 
 
 BLOODSWORTH ISLAND 
 
 {Hooper Strait — Charts Nos. 41 and 42.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 10 56. 72 
 
 76 01 30. 98 
 
 N 56 54 E 
 
 S ^6 55 W 
 
 4,375 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 56 W 
 
 S "7 57 E 
 
 4,875 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 02 W 
 
 S 42 03 E 
 
 7. 237 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. i alon 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 -water line of the shore to 
 
 corner No. 2 , excluding an>- 
 
 
 creek, cove 
 
 or inlet less th 
 
 an 100 yards ii 
 
 I width at its mouth at lo 
 
 w tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 20. 54 
 
 76 03 02. 14 
 
 S 85 53 E 
 
 N 85 51 W 
 
 6, 107 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 II E 
 
 S 41 12 w 
 
 2,660 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 28 W 
 
 S 43 29 E 
 
 3, 517 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 24.55 
 
 76 02 57.30 
 
 S 84 30 E 
 
 N 84 28 W 
 
 5, 990 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 00 E 
 
 S 41 00 W 
 
 2,474 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 31 W 
 
 S 46 32 E 
 
 3. 513 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 12. 66 
 
 76 02 41. 75 
 
 S 88 13 E 
 
 N 88 II W 
 
 5,551 
 
 Sharkfin .Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 04 E 
 
 S 28 04 W 
 
 2, 570 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 26 W 
 
 S 46 27 E 
 
 4.088 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 S 
 
 38 II 40. 82 
 
 76 02 00. 26 
 
 N 78 31 E 
 
 S 78 33 W 
 
 4,535 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 48 E 
 
 S I 48 W 
 
 3.343 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 15 W 
 
 S 46 14 E 
 
 5,627 
 
 Hooper Strait Light . 
 
 6 
 
 38 II 25.80 
 
 76 01 22. 21 
 
 N 67 41 E 
 
 S 67 42 W 
 
 3,709 
 
 Sharkfin .Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 13 16 W 
 
 S 13 r6 E 
 
 3)953 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 07 W 
 
 S 49 09 E 
 
 6,717 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 169 
 
 GREAT COVE. 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Charts Nos. 41 and 42. ) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner of 
 
 I 
 
 ,atitiKtc 
 
 Lonnitudc 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triansulation 
 
 bot- 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 tom 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 . // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 08 50. 58 
 
 76 01 53. 42 
 
 S 32 59 W 
 
 N 32 56 E 
 
 11,384 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 20 28 E 
 
 N 20 27 W 
 
 6,653 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 49 51 E 
 
 N 49 50 W 
 
 2,431 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. i alone; the mean lo^\ 
 
 -water line of the shore to 
 
 comer No. 2 . excluding anv 
 
 
 creek, cove 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 10 56. 72 
 
 76 01 30. 98 
 
 N 56 54 E 
 
 S 56 55 W 
 
 4,375 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 56 W 
 
 S 7 57 R 
 
 4,87s 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 02 W 
 
 S 42 03 E 
 
 7,237 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 II 25.80 
 
 76 01 22. 21 
 
 N 67 41 E 
 
 S 67 42 W 
 
 3, 7°9 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N i,s 16 W 
 
 S 13 16 E 
 
 3, 953 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 07 W 
 
 S 49 09 E 
 
 6.717 
 
 Hooper Strait Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 II 25. 80 
 
 76 00 45. 38 
 
 S 88 22 E 
 
 N 88 19 W 
 
 6,861 
 
 Room. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 06 E 
 
 S 60 07 W 
 
 2,828 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 07 W 
 
 S 26 08 E 
 
 4,286 
 
 Head. 
 
 
 38 
 
 II 25-83 
 
 76 00 19. 40 
 
 S 88 II E 
 
 N 88 07 \V 
 
 6, 170 
 
 Room. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 51 20 E 
 
 S 51 21 W 
 
 2,255 
 
 .Sharkfin .Mioal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 33 50 W 
 
 s 'a 51 E 
 
 4. 630 
 
 Head. 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 10 15- 54 
 
 75 59 41- 40 
 
 N II IS E 
 
 S II 13 w 
 
 3,853 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 77 45 W 
 
 S 77 46 E 
 
 2, 587 
 
 Crab. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 20 31 w 
 
 N 20 30 E 
 
 4,732 
 
 Senator. 
 
 7 
 
 38 
 
 09 26. 74 
 
 76 00 2 j. 48 
 
 S 10 55 W 
 
 N 10 55 E 
 
 2,838 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 10 E 
 
 N 87 07 W 
 
 5- 546 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 41 W 
 
 S s2 41 E 
 
 2, 607 
 
 Crab. 
 
 
 
 Thence z 
 
 ilong county bo 
 
 undary as delineated on Chart Nos. 41 and 42 to comer Nn. i. 
 
 NORTHEAST ISLAND. 
 (Holland Straits— Chart No. 42. 1 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 19. 36 
 
 76 03 50. 91 
 
 S 45 02 W 
 
 N 45 01 E i 3, 143 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 so W" 
 
 N ig 48 fi 9, 035 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 05 E 
 
 N 84 03 W ' 5. 014 
 
 Senator. 
 
 2 
 
 38 oS 5O. 20 
 
 76 o.| If. ^o 
 
 R 25 49 W 
 
 N 25 48 R 3.847 
 
 Holland Island Chtirch 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S 14 29 W 
 
 N 14 28 E 10.062 
 
 Holland Island Bar Lighl. 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 22 E 
 
 N 72 20 W , s, S08 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low m ater line of the shore to comer No. 3 , excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 3'ards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 16. 60 
 
 76 04 2S. 12 
 
 S 16 32 W 
 
 N 16 32 E 
 
 4, 330 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 .Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S 11 14 w 
 
 N II 14 E 
 
 10, 634 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 67 44 E 
 
 N 67 42 W 
 
 6, 460 
 
 Senator. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 30. 80 
 
 76 04 19. 64 
 
 S 17 29 W 
 
 N 17 29 E 
 
 4,853 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S II 54 W 
 
 N II 53 E 
 
 II, 148 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 0? E 
 
 N 63 00 W 
 
 6. 4.53 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 49. 36 
 
 76 03 08. 60 
 
 S 46 02 w 
 
 N 46 00 E i 4, 657 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S 23 18 w 
 
 N 23 17 E 
 
 10, 395 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 68 25 E 
 
 N 68 24 W 
 
 4,151 
 
 Senator. 
 
I70 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 ADAM ISLAND. 
 {Holland Straits — Chart No. 42.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner of 
 
 I^atitudc 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 tom 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 oq. 80 
 
 76 04 39. 00 
 
 S 26 25 W 
 
 N 26 24 E 
 
 2,119 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 S 12 18 W 
 
 N 12 17 E 
 
 8,370 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 1 
 
 S 88 13 E 
 
 N 88 12 W 
 
 6, 271 
 
 Senator. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 16. 36 76 05 08. 96 
 
 S 6 41 W 
 
 N 6 41 E 
 
 8,457 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 S 3 54 W 
 
 N 3 54 E 
 
 2,125 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 S 86 38 E 
 
 N 86 3S W 
 
 7, 078 1 vSenator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 3 , excluding an)- 
 
 
 creek. cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 14. 66 
 
 76 05 14. 00 
 
 S 09 w 
 
 N 09 E 
 
 4,081 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 S 71 42 E 
 
 N 71 39 W 
 
 7.584 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 N 4 31 W 
 
 S 4 31 E 
 
 4,255 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 og 23. 78 
 
 76 05 og. 08 
 
 S I 51 W 
 
 N I 51 E 4,395 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire . 
 
 
 
 
 S 69 10 E 
 
 N 69 07 W 7, 563 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 N 6 4'; w 
 
 S 6 43 E 1 3, 962 
 
 Okahanikan. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No, 4 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its m<;uth at low tide. 
 
 S 
 
 38 09 30. 80 I 76 04 ig. 64 
 
 S 17 29 w 
 
 N 17 29 E 4.S53 1 Holland Island Church 
 
 
 1 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 S 11 54 W 
 
 N II 53 E j 11,148 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 03 E 
 
 N 63 00 W 6, 453 
 
 iScuatnr. 
 
 6 
 
 t8 og r6. 60 
 
 76 04 28. 12 
 
 S t6 32 W 
 
 N 16 32 K 4, 330 Holland Island Church 
 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 S II 14 w 
 
 N II 14 E 1 10, G34 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 S 67 44 R 
 
 N 67 42 W 6, 460 , .Senator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 6 along the mean luvv water line of the shore to comer No. 7 . excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 7 
 
 38 08 56. 20 
 
 76 04 II. 50 
 
 S 25 49 w 
 
 N 25 48 E ' 3,847 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 14 29 W 
 
 N 14 28 E TO, 062 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 22 E 
 
 N 72 20 W 5, 808 
 
 Senator. 
 
 8 
 
 38 08 19. 36 
 
 76 03 50. 91 
 
 S 45 02 W 
 
 N 43 01 R 3, 143 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire . 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 50 W 
 
 N 19 48 R (), 0^:; 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 05 E 
 
 N 84 03 W 5, 014 
 
 Senator. 
 
 SPRING ISLAND (DORCHESTER COUNTY). 
 (Holland Straits — Chart No. 42.) 
 
 , 
 
 ^8 of) ^9. 86 ! 76 OS 17. So 
 
 S 37 30 W 
 S 68 15 E 
 N 55 19 E 
 
 N 37 28 E 6,484 
 N 68 13 W 4, 926 
 S 55 20 W 4,992 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 24. 24 
 
 Thence from c 
 creek, cove. 
 
 76 03 49. 60 
 
 omer No. 2 alon 
 or inlet less thn 
 
 S 80 53 W 
 
 S 25 01 W 
 
 N 74 50 E 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 tn 100 yards in 
 
 N 80 52 E 1 2, 288 
 
 N 25 00 E 1 7,329 
 
 S 74 52 W 1 5, 131 
 
 -water line of the shore to ( 
 
 width at its mouth at low 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Senator. 
 :omerNo. 3, excluding any 
 tide. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 SPRING ISLAND (DORCHESTER COUNTY)— Continued . 
 
 {Holland Straits — Chart No. 42) — Continued. 
 
 171 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 True bearing j 
 
 
 ner of 
 
 Latitude | Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 tom. 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , // 
 
 , // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 57. 56 
 
 76 03 57. 44 
 
 S 54 04 W 
 
 N 54 03 E 
 
 2. 532 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 i 
 
 S 20 25 W 
 
 N 20 24 E 
 
 8,286 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 N 87 34 E 
 
 S 87 36 W 
 
 5,166 
 
 Senator. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 19. 36 76 03 50. QI 
 
 S 45 02 W 
 
 N 45 01 E 
 
 3.143 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire. 
 
 
 
 S 19 50 w 
 
 N 19 48 E 
 
 9.035 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 
 S 84 OS E 
 
 N 84 03 W 
 
 5.014 
 
 Senator. 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 49. 36 1 76 03 08. 60 
 
 S 46 02 W 
 
 N 46 00 E 
 
 4, 657 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 Spire. 
 
 
 S 23 18 w 
 
 N 23 17 E 1 10, 395 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 1 S 68 25 E 
 
 N 68 24 W 1 4, i=;i 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 6, excluding any 
 
 
 creek cove, or inlet less than loo yards in 
 
 width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 6 
 
 38 08 50. 58 76 01 53. 42 S 32 t;q W 
 
 N 32 56 E 1 11,384 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 
 S 20 28 E 
 
 N 20 27 W 1 6, 653 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 S 49 51 E 
 
 N 49 50 W 1 .2, 431 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 42 to comer No. i. 
 
 1 1 1 1 1 
 
 HOLLAND ISLAND. 
 {Holland Straits— Chart No. 42) 
 
 ' 
 
 38 06 20. 12 
 
 76 04 58. 40 
 
 N 62 42 E 
 N 13 19 W 
 
 S 15 47 W 
 
 S 62 44 W 
 
 S 13 iq E 
 
 N 15 46 E 
 
 7, 636 
 1,849 
 
 4. 654 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 36. 42 
 
 76 OS 31. 58 
 
 S 4 20 W 
 N 68 56 E 
 
 N 20 07 E 
 
 N 4 20 E 
 S 68 59 W 
 S 20 06 W 
 
 5.°44 
 8,217 
 1.332 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 Spire, 
 comer No. 3, excluding any 
 de. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Senator. fSpire. 
 
 ■' 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 38 08 06. 56 
 
 jrner No. 2 alon 
 
 or inlet less tha] 
 
 76 05 27. 80 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 a 100 yards in v 
 
 S "3 25 W 
 
 S II 17 E 
 
 S 89 21 E 
 
 -water line of t 
 
 vidth at its moi 
 
 N 3 25 E 
 
 N II 17 W 
 
 N 89 18 W 
 
 le shore to 
 
 Jth at low t 
 
 8, 083 
 
 1,824 
 
 7,568 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 16.36 
 
 7& 05 08. q6 
 
 S 6 41 W 
 S 3 54 W 
 
 S 86 38 E 
 
 N 6 41 E 
 N 3 54 E 
 N 86 35 W 
 
 8,4,57 
 2, 125 
 7,078 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Holland Island Church 
 Senator. [Spire. 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 09.80 
 
 76 04 39. 00 
 
 S 26 25 W 
 
 S 12 18 W 
 S 88 13 E 
 
 N 26 24 E 
 
 N 12 17 E 
 N 88 12 W 
 
 2,119 
 
 8,370 
 6,271 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire . 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Senator. 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 50. 85 
 
 76 04 48. 22 
 
 S 28 55 w 
 
 S II 31 w 
 N 86 06 E 
 
 N 28 54 E 
 
 N II 31 E 
 S 86 08 W 
 
 1,441 
 
 7.69s 
 6.529 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Senator. 
 
 7 
 
 38 06 57. 60 
 
 76 04 39. 70 
 
 N 70 23 E 
 N 59 S3 W 
 
 S 17 04 w 
 
 S 70 25 W 
 S 59 53 E 
 
 N 17 04 E 
 
 6,674 
 1,068 
 
 6,007 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Holland Island Church 
 
 Spire. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
172 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 PRY ISLAND. 
 
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 mouth at low tide. 
 
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APPENDIXES 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation \vith 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland : 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26. 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey^ 
 aud the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, an d rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Mar>'land State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Laljor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in tlie Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose 
 to employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby furtlier authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by tlie officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
174 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtietd, nineteen 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of Atnerica in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * por any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. lyo?.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year eudiuc June lliirtieth, niiielcfii 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and Hotise of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of siu"veys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27. 190S.) 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for simdry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Slates of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June Ihirlieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic vSurvev: * * " F'or any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commi.ssion of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen tliousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail 
 able, twentv thou.sand dollars 
 
 [Alt ot Congress approved J une 23. lyio.] 
 
 AN ACT Makiug appruprialious for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal >'ear ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 afterexpressed, forthe fiscal yearendingjvme thirtieth, nineteenhundredand eleven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commis.sion of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 175 
 
 (Act of Congress approved March 4, 1911.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for theHscal year endlngjune thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 afterexpressed, for the fiscal yearending June thirtieth, nineteenhundred and twelve, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special siurveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of tlie State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 thirteen thousand dollars * * * 
 
 [Act of the Legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.I 
 
 AN ACT To estabhsh and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act. 
 and * * '. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic siu'vey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 coimty, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie * * *. 
 
 Sec. 87. The governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, igo6, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an acciu-ate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boimdary lines of the 
 said natiual oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerksof the circuit 
 covtit for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided ; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose . 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to tne right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars, or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the siu-vey to be natural 
 
176 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 oyster beds, bars, or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this act. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of the United State.- 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AK ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much dispatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five da^'S 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged \vithin twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon 
 the filing of said report, such costs, fees, and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of their 
 duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of Congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument, or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used, or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of Congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 
 • Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except Uirough the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 177 
 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so ofiending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of igo6, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view. 
 
 1. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of the 
 State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
 Depinition op a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 "No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 "It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 inission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R 
 Todd Ti. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fi.sh Commission a.s the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed, and is as follows; 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 
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178 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion ; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the act of assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up imder the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there: but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 .APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum oj money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second rciinrt tmder the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 6q. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water tnere is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessarj- to accurately locate and per- 
 maiently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foimdation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 179 
 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named tri angulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 .Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations' making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hj'drographic 
 uork.^ This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations ■' consist of the actual determination of tlie kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affects the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.'' This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Sunmiary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 ' .Sec Appendix D of this publicatiou for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Govemmenl and State." 
 
 - See pp. 104 to 123 of First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 ^ See pp. 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 * No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved; or 
 of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State by 
 jirival e individuals for the purposes of oyster cidture. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Dorchester County, Md. 
 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 KENT COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1912 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, October 5, igii. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1912. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary 0} Commerce and Labor. 
 
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CERTIFICATION 
 
 Baltimore, Md., October 4, igii. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Kent County by the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., October 4, igii. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Grben, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Kent County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Kent 
 County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners on October 5, 191 1. 
 
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CONTENTS, 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map follows 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 • Certification S 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications •'^ 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey i4 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries ^4 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey i4 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions ^° 
 
 Organization and equipment ^7 
 
 Chronological statement of work 1 7 
 
 Statistics ^^ 
 
 General remarks '9 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars -° 
 
 Leasing charts ^ ' 
 
 Projections ■ ^^ 
 
 Progress maps ^^ 
 
 Boundaries op the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 23 
 
 Waters contiguous to county ^4 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation ^5 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 25 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — 
 Chart No. 2S (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity Tolchester Beach)— 
 
 Worton Point 2 2** 
 
 Pooles Island Light 28 
 
 Pooles Island 2 28 
 
 Bramble 29 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2 29 
 
 Craighill Channel Light (Front Range) (see progress map) 3° 
 
 Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range) (see progress map) 3° 
 
 Fort Howard Taller Water Tank (see progress map) 3° 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light (see progress map) 3° 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old Tower) (see progress map) ,? i 
 
 Swan Point 3 (see also Chart No. 29) 31 
 
 Bank (see also Chart No. 29) 3^ 
 
 Tavern (see also Chart No. 29) 32 
 
 Corr 32 
 
 Urie 33 
 
 7 
 
8 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey tri angulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. sS (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity Tolchester Beach) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Spike 33 
 
 Elliason 34 
 
 Rail 34 
 
 Fork 35 
 
 Haven (see also Chart No. 29) 35 
 
 Treasure (see also Chart No. 29) 36 
 
 Orchard (see also Chart No. 29) 36 
 
 Gratitude (see also Chart No. 29) 37 
 
 Chart No. 20 (Chesapeake Bay and entrance to Chester River) — 
 
 Swan Point 3 (see also Chart No. 28) 31 
 
 Bank (see also Chart No. 28) 31 . 
 
 Tavern (see also Chart No. 28) , 32 
 
 Haven (see also Chart No. 28) 35 
 
 Treasure (see also Chart No. 28) 36 
 
 Orchard (see also Chart No. 28) 36 
 
 Gratitude (see also Chart No. 28) 37 
 
 Windmill Point 37 
 
 Stevens 38 
 
 Baltimore Light (see progress map) 38 
 
 Sandy Point Light 38 
 
 Ring 39 
 
 Love Point Light 39 
 
 Amour 39 
 
 Railway Water Tank 40 
 
 Wickes Beach 40 
 
 Narrows Point (see also Chart No. 30) 40 
 
 Macum 41 
 
 Thin : 42 
 
 Muddy (see also Chart No. 30) 42 
 
 Bridge 42 
 
 Railroad 43 
 
 Chart No. jo (Middle Chester River and tributaries) — 
 
 Narrows Point (see also Chart No. 29) 40 
 
 Muddy (see also Chart No. 29) 42 
 
 Bluebeard 43 
 
 Blakeford 44 
 
 Rain 44 
 
 Break 45 
 
 Overton 45 
 
 Fir : 45 
 
 Bay Bush Point 46 
 
 Gordon 46 
 
 Bird 47 
 
 Crow 47 
 
 Grove 48 
 
 Reeds 48 
 
 Little Gum 48 
 
 Weeks 49 
 
 Spring 49 
 
 Lucy 50 
 
 Goose • 50 
 
Contents. 9 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangolation stations) — Coutiuucd. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 30 (Middle Chester River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Prussian 51 
 
 Gray 51 
 
 Herring 51 
 
 No Road 52 
 
 Cut 52 
 
 Fore 53 
 
 Island '. 53 
 
 Tray 53 
 
 Inn S4 
 
 Helton Point 54 
 
 Earle 55 
 
 Hydrographic 55 
 
 Ruth 56 
 
 Melfield 56 
 
 Bath 57 
 
 Ship 57 
 
 Engineer 58 
 
 Swepson 58 
 
 Corsica jg 
 
 Deep Cove 59 
 
 Snub 59 
 
 Lawyer 60 
 
 Drum 60 
 
 Davis 61 
 
 Isle 61 
 
 Eagle 61 
 
 Ford 62 
 
 Kinsley 62 
 
 Whale 63 
 
 Bungay 63 
 
 Locust 63 
 
 Nat 64 
 
 Mill 64 
 
 West 64 
 
 Homor 65 
 
 King 65 
 
 Ash 66 
 
 Noth -66 
 
 Lcary 66 
 
 Nest 67 
 
 Woll 67 
 
 Harp 68 
 
 Clay 68 
 
 Lovely 69 
 
 Gut ■ 69 
 
 Philip 69 
 
 Ide 70 
 
 Hoo 70 
 
 Cult 70 
 
 Wann .., 71 
 
 Com : 71 
 
 Neck 72 
 
Contents 
 
 LAMnjrARKS (U. S. Coast Axn GiioniiTic Si'rvkv triangi'lation stations) -Coiitimiccl. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j;o (Middle Chester River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Major 72 
 
 Peach 72 
 
 Langford 73 
 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper 73 
 
 Quaker 74 
 
 Evans 74 
 
 Brown 75 
 
 Stratton 75 
 
 Chester 76 
 
 Westcott's Windmill 76 
 
 Corpse 76 
 
 Deep Point 2 77 
 
 Indian , 78 
 
 Thorn 78 
 
 Ashland 79 
 
 Shippen 79 
 
 Bums 80 
 
 Oyster 80 
 
 Starklcy 80 
 
 Jarrett 81 
 
 Booker -.' 81 
 
 Journey 82 
 
 Melton 82 
 
 Cake : 82 
 
 Pomona 83 
 
 Bill , 83 
 
 Taste 84 
 
 Make 84 
 
 Down 84 
 
 Julius 85 
 
 Broad (see progress map ) 85 
 
 Nils (see progress map) 86 
 
 Wilmers (see progress map) 86 
 
 Robertson Windmill (see progress map) 86 
 
 Robertson (see progress map) 87 
 
 Southeast (see progress map) 87 
 
 Thorsten (see progress map) 87 
 
 Blank (see progress map) 88 
 
 Rolphs (see progress map) 88 
 
 BOUNDARieS OF OYSTER BARS: 
 
 Explanation go 
 
 Method of describing boundaries qi 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boimdaries 92 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — 
 
 Chart No. 28 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Tolchester Beach) — 
 
 Phoenix Shoal 95 
 
 Deep Shoal '. 95 
 
 Coal Lump 96 
 
 Gal.es Lump 96 
 
 Mitchells Bluff Buoy 97 
 
 Tolchester Lump • 97 
 
 Hodges 98 
 
Contents. 1 1 
 
 BOUNDARIp;S riV OVSTUR IIARS — CoutillUC-(l. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. zS (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Tolcliester Beach) — Continued. P:ise. 
 
 Swan Point (see also Chart No. 29) gg 
 
 Swan Creek 100 
 
 Rockhall (see also Chart No. 29) 100 
 
 White Horse (see also Chart No. 29) 100 
 
 The Haven (see also Chart No. 29) loi 
 
 Deep Landing Hole (see also Chart No. 29) loi 
 
 Little Neck (see also Chart No. 29) loi 
 
 Tavern Creek (see also Chart No. 29) 102 
 
 Chart No. 2Q (Chesapeake Bay and entrance to Chester River) — 
 
 Swan Point (see also Chart No. 28) 99 
 
 Rockhall (see also Chart No. 28) 100 
 
 White Horse (see also Chart No. 28) 100 
 
 The Haven (see also Chart No. 28) loi 
 
 Deep Landing Hole (see also Chart No. 28) loi 
 
 Little Neck (see also Chart No. 28) loi 
 
 Tavern Creek (see also Chart No. 28) 102 
 
 Windmill Flats 102 
 
 Muddy Drain 102 
 
 Huntingfield 103 
 
 Gum Spring 103 
 
 Wliite Marsh 104 
 
 Under The Bar 104 
 
 Hickory Thicket 105 
 
 East Neck Bay 105 
 
 Entrance Lumps 106 
 
 Wickes Beach , 106 
 
 Dredge Rock 106 
 
 Side Shoal (see also Chart No. 30) 107 
 
 Mud (see also Chart No. 30) 107 
 
 Ferry (Kent County) 107 
 
 Buoy Rock (see also Chart No. 30) .■ 108 
 
 Chart No. 50 (Middle Chester River and tributaries) — 
 
 Side Shoal (see also Chart No. 29) 107 
 
 Mud (see also Chart No. 29) 107 
 
 Buoy Rock (see also Chart No. 29) io8 
 
 Hail Creek 108 
 
 Hail Point 109 
 
 Black Buoy 109 
 
 Durdin 109 
 
 Belts no 
 
 Piney Point (Kent County) no 
 
 Bay Bush Point in 
 
 Bluff Point ni 
 
 Chester River Middlefround 112 
 
 Limekiln 112 
 
 Willow Bottom 112 
 
 Nichols 113 
 
 Hudson 113 
 
 Sand Thistle 113 
 
 Boat House 114 
 
 Drum Point 114 
 
 Davis Creek 115 
 
1 2 Conlcnts. 
 
 RouNDARlES OK OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural 03'ster bars — Continued. 
 
 Cliart No. 30 (Middle Chester River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Island Point 115 
 
 Eagle Point 116 
 
 Wilsons Point n6 
 
 Kings Creek 116 
 
 Bailey 117 
 
 Philips 117 
 
 Ware 117 
 
 Ebb Point 118 
 
 Cliff 118 
 
 Commegys Bight up 
 
 Sheep (Kent County) 119 
 
 Deep Point up 
 
 Shippen Creek 120 
 
 Haddaway 120 
 
 Hollyday (Kent County) 120 
 
 Melton Point 121 
 
 Northwest (Kent County) 121 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 123 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 126 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey " as now being carried on in Maryland 128 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of tne combined operations of the Government and State . . 130 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, KENT COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland 
 has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the laws ' 
 authorizing the work and the natural division of the sun.-eying operations - of the 
 cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.^ The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survev triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the dehneation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Marvland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.^ 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports '' of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland," including results of biological 
 
 ^ See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 2 See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster survey " as now being 
 carried on in Maryland. 
 
 3 These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Anne Arundel. Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles. St. Marys. Baltimore, and Kent Counties. 
 
 * The technical records and charts for each county are published separately . on account of the requirements of the oyster-culture 
 laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster culture as 
 soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each arranged for 
 distribution and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publication is of 
 necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 ^ These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission. Marine Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. The^' 
 are issued annually in October, and the first, second, and third reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 s See Appendix B for an extract from the " Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. " giving a concise sum- 
 mary of the " Haman Oyster Culture Law. " 
 
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14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE CO.AST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all ' waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.- A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.' 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 ^ See Appendi.x D of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State. " 
 
 2 Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, Assistant, Bureau of Fish- 
 
 ^ For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster-survey work of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 15 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods of 
 the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey, making this work and that of the " Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her 03'ster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survev of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County"; 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric surve)*, and their locations at all points necessar\- to provide ample 
 foundation for the siu'veying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 
 KENT COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ' of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Wash- 
 ington, have proved very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washiriglon, June 2, igo6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July 3, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a programme of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 1 For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Suyvcy of Oyster Bays, Kent County, Aid. 17 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, and 
 temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the field 
 and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the office 
 at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several other 
 boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fisheries 
 launch Canvasback ' and the steamer Governor McLane ^ of the State fishery force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and con- 
 sists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Kent County ^ dates from 
 April 14, 1909, when the Maryland Shell Fish Commission house hoatOyster was moved 
 from her winter quarters at Baltimore to an anchorage off Rock Hall Landing in Kent 
 County. The surveying operations carried on from this harbor covered a period of 
 about six weeks in which practically all triangulation was completed on the Chesapeake 
 Bay shores of both Kent and Baltimore Counties as well as a considerable part of the 
 same class of work in the mouth of Chester River in both Kent and Queen Annes 
 counties. 
 
 On May 26, 1909, the Oyster was moved from Rock Hall Landing to an anchorage 
 in the upper part of Chester River near Cliffs Landing where she remained for a little 
 over a month. 
 
 On June 30, 1909, the house boat was moved to a temporary anchorage off Queens- 
 town in the lower Chester River. This date marked the practical completion of the 
 work in Chester River, the triangulation of which was especially notable for the month 
 of June on account of there having been 92 triangulation stations established which 
 were all marked by monuments and signals, locations described, and then occupied 
 for theodolite observations. 
 
 On July I, 1909, the house boat Oyster was towed by the State steamer Governor 
 McLane to Baltimore Harbor, where the following four days, which included a Sunday 
 and a holiday, were spent in taking on coal, water, and other supplies. 
 
 ^ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore. United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 ^ By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 * The field work of Kent. Baltimore, and Queen Annes counties was so jntermixed that the chronological statement of the 
 work of one of these counties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other two coimties. 
 
 141 26 — 12 2 
 
i8 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Aid. 
 
 On July 6, 1909, the Governor McLane again moved the Oyster, this time from 
 Baltimore to an anchorage in Queen Annes County in the Eastern Bay entrance of 
 Kent Narrows. From this harbor as headquarters a few additional triangulation 
 observations were made in Kent County although the greater part of work while the 
 house boat was at this anchorage was confined to Queen Annes and Talbot counties. 
 
 On July 22, 1909, the house boat was again moved to the vicinity of Rock Hall 
 Landing to complete certain oyster survey operations not finished when the Oyster was 
 anchored there in the spring. 
 
 On August 5, 1909, the house boat was towed to Worton Creek which is located 
 at the extreme northern limit of oyster growth in Chesapeake Bay. From this harbor 
 all the remaining oyster survey work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in both Kent 
 and Baltimore counties was completed, although some weeks later a Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission party returned to these counties to finish certain oyster investiga- 
 tions and hydrographic observations. 
 
 The office work connected with the "oyster survey" of Kent County, including 
 compilations .of geographic information and drafting necessary for the preparation 
 for publication of the oyster charts and the technical records, was continued inter- 
 mittingly with the office work of other counties from the beginning of the field work 
 in Kent County to the time of fihng of the certified oyster charts and technical 
 reports in the archives of the Shell Fish Commission and with the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Kent County on October 5, 191 1. 
 
 STATISTICS.^ 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 135 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 133 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles : 133 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 20 
 
 New triangulation stations established 127 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 147 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) no 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 130 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 10 
 
 Triangles computed 270 
 
 Geographic positions computed 132 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 271 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 813 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 147 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 64 
 
 " Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication 3 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 ' These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the oyster survey of Kent County, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examinations 
 of the character of the bottom made by the enaineers of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters 
 of Maryland. See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and 
 the State." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 19 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative abiHty in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and Commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former ser\^ice in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatlv facihtated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts ' of the natural oyster bars of Kent County, pubhshed by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of three sheets covering a portion of the 
 waters of Chesapeake Bay and all of Chester River, including all oyster-producing 
 bottoms of Kent County. They are pubhshed on a scale of i part in 20,000 (approxi- 
 mately 3|' inch to a statute mile) and are constructed on polyconic projections and 
 based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the Circuit 
 Court of Kent County and in the office of the Commission, as required by the oyster 
 laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography - necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 both bv the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners corre- 
 spond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading 
 "Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this pubU- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locaHty on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 • These charLs can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 " Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Kent County, prepared and published 
 by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. \\'illiam Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland Geological 
 Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey. 
 
 20 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 1 1 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell fish indus- 
 tries. The i-fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Kent County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of these 
 boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county- 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvcy. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shell fish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CH.'VRTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Kent County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, Wicom- 
 ico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, and Baltimore counties, have been prepared 
 under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. They are con- 
 structed on polyconic projections which are based on the United vStates standard datum 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and are made on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i 
 part in 10,000 as the needs of oyster culture may require. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be pubHshed for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
22 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Mil. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polycoiiic projections' covering Kent County waters are u) in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore lines, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted on 
 the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster-bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS M.\PS. 
 
 The jirogress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Kent County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all the 
 charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location 
 and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the survej'ing work, and the 
 "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of carry- 
 ing out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps - accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 • For the scheme of these projections sec the progress map at the end of this publication . 
 
 2 These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Buildint;, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.' 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of anv of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line- between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Kent 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster" 
 charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technicalh- 
 described and defined as follows: 
 
 Following the boundary line between Kent County and Cecil County along the middle of Sassafras 
 River as laid down on the " Progress map" accompanying the report of "Survey of Oyster Bars. Kent 
 Coimtyi Maryland," to a point defined by the intersection of this boundary line with a straight line across 
 the mouth of .Sassafras River defined by a point at its northern extremity situated on the northern side 
 of Sassafras River in latitude j;g° 2^' 15''. o and longitude 76° 02' 22". 5 and by a point at its southern 
 extremity situated on the southern side of Sassafras River in latitude 39° 22' 15". 6 and longitude 76° 03' 
 24". o; thence along a straight line across the southern part of the mouth of Sassafras River to a point 
 situated on the southern side of Sassafras River defined by latitude 39° 22' 15". 6 and longitude 76° 03' 
 24". o; thence along the mean low water line or a line across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in 
 width, as the case may be, of the southern shore of tlie entrance to Sassafras River, around Howell Point 
 and along the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on the northern side of Still Pond 
 defined by latitude 39° 20' 3 5". o and longitude 76° 08' 11 ".8; thence in a straight line across the entrance 
 to Still Pond to a point situated on the sjuthcm side of Still Pond defined by latitude 39° 20' 02". o and 
 longitude 76° 08' 46". 5; thence along the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 
 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay around Plum Point and 
 Worton Point to a point situated on the northern side of Worton Creek defined by latitude 39° 17' 56". 7 
 and longitude 76° 10' 40". 8; thence in a straight line across the entrance of Worton Creek to a point 
 situated on the southern side of Worton Creek defined by latitude 39° 17' 28". 3 and longitude 76° 10' 
 54". 3; thence along the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in 
 width, as the case may be. of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay across the mouth of Fairlee Creek past 
 Tolchester Beach to a point situated on vSwan Point defined by latitude 39° 08' 19". o and longitude 
 76° 16' 42".! ; thence in a straight line across the entrance to Swan Creek and Rockhall Harbor to a point 
 situated on Huntingfield Point defined by latitude 39° 07' 16". o and longitude 76° 14' 57". 4; thence 
 along the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case 
 may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on Wilson Point defined by latitude 
 39° 03' 11". 2 and longitude 76° 13' 40". o; thence in a straight line across the mouth of a small bay to a 
 point situated on the eastern side of the entrance to Chester River defiined by latitude 39° 02' 45".3 and 
 
 ^ For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, the valuable publication 
 entitled " The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Koundaries. and Election Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews 
 and published by the Maryland Geolocical Survey under the direction of Dr. "William Bullock Clark. Superintendent, should be 
 consulted, as the boundaries described in this publication have been established and technicallj' defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 - See Charts of Natural Oyster Bars, published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at the end of this 
 publication . 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 longiUidc 76° 14' 05". 3; thence ia a straight line ending at a point situated on Love Point on the western 
 side of Chester River defined by latitude 39° 02' 25". 5 and longitude 76° 18' 10". o to a point on this 
 straight line defined by its intersection with the channel boundary line between Kent County and 
 Queen Annes County as laid down on "Chart No. 29, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland;" thence up the 
 channel of Chester River following the boundary line between Kent County and Queen Annes County 
 as laid down on "Charts Nos. 29 and 30, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland ;" thence continuing up the channel 
 of Chester River following the boundary line between Kent County and Queen Annes County to the 
 State boundary line between Maryland and Delaware.' 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners 
 in the city of Baltimore," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the 
 respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section- of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each count)' and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," and 
 "Progress Maps" published by the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey, and is technically 
 described and defined as follows: 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of a straight line across the mouth of Sassafras 
 River which straight line is defined by a point at its northern extremity situated on the northern side of 
 Sassafras River in latitude 39° 23' 15". o and longitude 76° 02' 22". 5 and by a point at its southern extrem- 
 ity situated on the southern side of Sassafras River in latitude 39° 22' 15". 6 and longitude 76° 03' 24". o 
 and the boundary line between Kent County and Cecil County along the middle of Sassafras River as 
 laid down on the " Progress map " accompanying the report of "Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, 
 Marjdand ; ' ' thence in a straight line along the channel of the entrance to Sassafras River and across a part 
 of Chesapeake Bay to a point in Chesapeake Bay about i ' 2 miles northwest by west of Howell Point 
 and i^ miles south-southeast of Stony Point defined by latitude 39° 22' 55^.0 and longitude 76° 08' 
 05". o; thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Bay to a point about 2J4 miles west of Worton Point 
 ;ind 2'< miles northeast of Ponies Island defined by latitude 31)° 19' 00". o and longitude 76° 13' 43". 5; 
 thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Bay to a point about ipj miles south of Pooles Island and 3^^ 
 miles west by south of Fairlee Creek defined by latitude 39° 15' 30". o and longitude 76° 16' 20^.4; 
 thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Baj' to a point about 4 miles west by north of Swan Point and 
 3fV miles east of Seven Foot K-noll Light defined by latitude 39° 09' 10". 6 and longitude 76° 21' oo".o; 
 thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Bay to a point about 2'^ miles east of Baltimore Light and 35-5 
 miles west of Ixive Point Light defined by latitude 39° 03' 30^.0 and longitude 76° 21' 00". o; thence 
 along the boundary line between Kent Count)- and Queen Annes Count\- across a part of Chesapeake 
 Bay and along the channel of the entrance of Chester River as laid down on "ChartNo. 29, Natural Oyster 
 Bars, Maryland, " to the intersection of this county boundarj' line with a straight line defined by apoint 
 at its eastern extremity situated on the eastern side of the entrance of Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 
 45". 3 and longitude 76° 14' o5".3 and by a point at its western extremity situated on Love Point on the 
 western side of the entrance to Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 25". 5 and longitude 76° 18' io".o.' 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS;. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts.' The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland pro\ides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United vStates located within the State of !\Iaryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. 'U'ith this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landinark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" ol reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 inde]5cndcnt and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 MHTHOn OF DESCRIBING TRIANGl^LATION STATIONS. 
 
 77/r wpaidlc discri^tions- of iriangidatton stations should not he used icithoiit reading 
 the jolUneing explanation of the method oj describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains- certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and leliich are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions: 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 
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26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3 J inches to a statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from (not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying . operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered bv 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," it 
 will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." 
 
SKrvcy oj Oysicr Burs, Koii Counly, Md. 27 
 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. F. C. " arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument bv construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sutificient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when 
 both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing ^ of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars. " 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 
 * Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 " reference stations " described in this publication can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 2 The mean magnetic variation for Kent County was 6° 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' j'early. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals, and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 WORTON POINT 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, on Worton Point, about i^s miles north of mouth 
 of Worton Creek and 4;^ miles northeast of north end of Pooles Island. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tree and bush fringed bluff about 30 feet above high 
 water, 2 yards east-southeast of edge of bluff and i yard south-southwest of a very small ravine. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 14.05 meters S 61° 17' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-incli tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 4-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. ^ 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 '' Pooles Island 2 " (S 62° 18' W) o 00 00 4|^ miles. 
 
 Right tree on Pooles Island 3 17 4J2 miles. 
 
 South peak of small house 42 46 ......... 4^2 miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 74 43 45,2' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (2 '2 inches diameter) 88 42 40 i. 06 meters. 
 
 Chimney outside of right end of old house . . 94 07 3 ' 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney near left end of roof of house with 
 
 gables 116 04 4^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (3 inches diameter) .154 28 10 4.24 meters. 
 
 Reference station 236 25 00 14.05 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches 
 diameter) 310 
 
 4.61 meters. 
 
 44 20 . . . 
 POOLES ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Upper Chesapeake Bay, on northwest side of Pooles Island. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a detached tower known as Pooles Island Lighthouse. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on tower. 
 References. — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)" <• ' " 
 (S 44° 19' W) o 00 00 10 miles. 
 
 POOLES ISLAND 2. 
 
 General locality. — Upper Chesapeake Bay, on Pooles Island, about one-fourth mile southeast of 
 Pooles Island Light and one-fourth mile north by west of Pooles Island Wharf. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a peach orchard on highest ground on northern part of 
 Pooles Island, about 500 yards southeast of Pooles Island Light and 370 yards north by west of farmhouse. 
 The angle at the southwest corner of the farmhouse between the windmill at the barn and the observed 
 station is 84°, and the angle at the observed station between the light tower and the fog-bell tower is 
 2° 47'. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. (Note. — These marks replace old ones of 1896.) 
 
 J 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 29 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Pooles Island Light" (N 47° 16' W) o 00 00 452 meters. 
 
 Break in bluff on east shore of bay showing 
 
 through peach trees 1 53 12 ,3;'-:f miles. 
 
 Center of chimney of small house in rear of 
 
 dwelling 215 00 '4 mile. 
 
 Center of middle one of three chimneys on 
 
 dwelling 218 03 ^.4 mile. 
 
 Center of cupola on small building 220 50 ^ mile. 
 
 Near gable of barn 238 06 }4 mile. 
 
 Windmill 241 56 '4 mile. 
 
 Center one of four nails in apple tree 336 24 10 3.S-72 meters. 
 
 BRAMBLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay. about 3 miles southeast of center of Pooles 
 Island. 3 miles north-northeast of Tolchestcr Beach, and r'4 miles southwest of entrance to Fairlee 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tree and bush fringed bluff about 30 feet above high 
 water, 3 yards east of edge of bluff, 3 yards west of edge of cultivated field, 35 yards southwest of trees at 
 edge of gully, and 200 yards west of other trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 47.16 
 meters N 67° 05' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is 2-inch stub projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface 
 mark is beer bottle buried below base of stub. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 References . — 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range)" o / " 
 
 (S 78° 44' W) o 00 00 Q^i miles. 
 
 Left tree on Pooles Island 37 53 3 miles. 
 
 Windmill on middle of long building on 
 
 Pooles Island 54 00 2J s miles. 
 
 North peak of house with several gables on 
 
 Pooles Island 55 21 2J.S miles. 
 
 " Pooles Island Light" 57 ig 00 338 miles. 
 
 Reference station 168 21 00 47-16 meters. 
 
 Cupola on barn 25q 24 40 i mile. 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)". . 344 34 10 10'^ miles. 
 
 "Fort Howard Taller Water Tank" 354 30 00 12,' 2 miles. 
 
 Left one of two smokestacks at Sparrows 
 
 Point 359 35 14'j miles. 
 
 MITCHELLS BLUFF 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, on Mitchells Bluff, just north of first break in 
 bluff, about five-eighths mile north-northeast of Tolchester Beach Wharf. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated ground about 30 feet above high water, 13 
 yards southeast of edge of bluff, 50 yards northeast of point of gully where fishermen haul up gear, 70 
 yards south of small clump of trees, and one-fourth mile northwest of a large farmhouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is wire in center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. (Note. — Subsurface mark is either a part or replaces the original 
 one of i8g6.) 
 
30 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range)" o / // 
 
 (N 87° 52' W) o 00 00 8,34 miles. 
 
 Chimney at left end of house on opposite 
 
 shore 57 00 6^ miles. 
 
 Chimney at left end of house on Pooles 
 
 Island 71. II 4X miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of building 
 
 beyond trees 170 10 5^ mile. 
 
 Spidle of weather vane on middle cupola of 
 
 barn 200 28 30 J4 mile. 
 
 Near comer of large west chimney of house . . 210 54 X rnil^- 
 
 West peak of barn 260 07 }s mile. 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light" 330 18 30 ioj< miles. 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)". . 341 20 40 834' miles. 
 
 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT (FRONT RANGE). 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay, about 2 miles offshore and about 2':^ miles cast 
 of North Point at entrance to Patapsco River. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on dwelling on cjlindrical foundation known as Craighill 
 Channel Light (Front Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Craighill Channel Light (Front Range). 
 References. — 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range)" o / // 
 (N 0° 01' W) o 00 00 2,34 miles. 
 
 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL LIGHT (REAR RANGE). 
 
 General localitv- — Western side of upper Chesapeake Bay about 200 yards offshore from the south- 
 western end of Hart Island. (See progress map. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tall square pyramidal skeleton steel frame structure 
 known as Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Craighill Channel Li,ght (Rear Range). 
 References. — 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)" o / // 
 (S 0° 01' E) o 00 00 23^' miles. 
 
 FORT HOWARD TALLER WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of entrance to Patapsco River about one-half mile north-northwest of 
 North Point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is the taller of two steel water tanks on steel towers at Fort 
 Howard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of pipe attached to center of bottom of tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SEVEN FOOT KNOLL LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Patapsco River about 2>-2 miles 
 north-northeast of Bodkin Point and 3'^ miles southeast of North Point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on an octagonal screw pile structure known as Seven Foot 
 Knoll Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bodkin Point (Old Tower)" (830° 03' W). . o 00 00 iK ™'les. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 31 
 
 BODKIN POINT (OLD TOWER). 
 
 (ienenil locality. — Southern side of cntnmce to P.!)dkin Creek on Bodkin Point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is aliout 15 yards cast of an old stone dwelling on top of an 
 old tower formerly used as a lighthouse. 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center of drill hole abut 2 inches in diameter and .^ inches di-c]) in stone 
 platform on and near center of top of tower. 
 
 References. — u / // 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light" (N jo° 04' R) .. . o 00 00 I'j miles. 
 
 SWAN POINT ,5. 
 
 General localily. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Swan Point about 5'^ miles south-southwest 
 of Tolchester Beach Wharf and 7 miles north of Love Point. (See Chart No. 28. 1 
 
 Immeiliale locality. — Observed station is on satid and marsh point about 2 feet above high wa.ter, 
 5 feet east of shore, 60 yards south-southwest of a fisherman's cabin, and 250 yards from the extreme end 
 of Swan Point. Cement monument marking old reference station is in marsh 21.43 meters N 8g° 13' E 
 of observed station. Standard cement monument marking new reference station is on line to old refer- 
 ence station 13.26 meters N 8g° 13' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is ■4-inch copper rod set in an 8-inch square cement monument with top 
 about 5 inches below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is the neck of a flask set in cement about 
 4 feet below the surface. New reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monu- 
 ment. Old reference station is eastern one of two 'j-inch copper rods in an 8-inch cement monument. 
 References. — o / /' 
 
 " I<ove Point Light" (S 2° 11' Wi o 00 00 5^4 miles. 
 
 " Baltimore Light" 46 07 00 8J2 miles. 
 
 Stack on garbage plant at Bodkin Point. ... 82 21 8^ miles. 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light " 95 04 50 7. miles. ■ 
 
 Left stack at Sparrows Point 1 1 1 12 12% miles. 
 
 " Fort Howard Taller Water Tank " 112 28 20 qJ.-s miles. 
 
 " Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)" . . 114 59 50 7 miles. 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range)". . . 131 46 20 8J^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of cabin 203 54 58 yards. 
 
 Gable of Rockhall Wharf house 264 07 i mile. 
 
 Old reference station 267 02 20 21.43 meters. 
 
 New reference station (standard ce- 
 ment MONUMENT) 267 02 20 13-26 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house to right of Windmill 
 
 Point 292 12 2 miles. 
 
 Gable of biu-n 303 49 2J.2 miles. 
 
 Gable of bam near Wickes Beach 340 52 -ji/i miles. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 General localily. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of entrance to Tavern Creek, 
 about s-8 mile northeast of Swan Point. (See Charts Nos. 28 and 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 inshore, and 2 yards from edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe btiried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
32 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — • ° 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 7° 27' W) o 
 
 " Baltimore Ligiit " 42 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 56 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Swan Point. ... 71 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light " 88 
 
 West gable of Strong bam 153 
 
 Southwest comer of Strong house 1 74 
 
 Chimney of tenant house 212 
 
 North gable of bam 250 
 
 Thompson windmill 271 
 
 West gable of Rockhall Wharf house 274 
 
 North gable of Downey house 278 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 292 
 
 South one of twin trees on Little Neck 
 
 Island 352 
 
 TAVERN. 
 
 9 
 
 56 20 
 
 miles, 
 miles. 
 
 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 miles. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 miles. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of Tavem Creek about three- 
 eighths mile north of entrance to creek, i mile northeast of Swan Point and one-half mile northwest of 
 Rockhall Landing. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in the eastern side of peach and apple orchard about i foot 
 above high water, 152 yards northwest of shore, 165 yards west of shore. 8 yards west of edge of sage land, 
 15 yards west of a wire fence, 18 yards south of another wire fence, 52 yards nortn of still another wire 
 fence, and 125 yards east of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is cencer point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 2 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monumcxit. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Orchard " (S 50° 31' E 1 o 00 00 ' s mile. 
 
 Gilt ball on lightning rod near left end of 
 house. I 
 
 Apple tree (18 inches diameter) 63 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (20 inches diame- 
 ter) 83 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (24 inches diame- 
 ter) 117 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (5 inches diame- 
 ter) 166 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (18 inches diame- 
 ter) 203 
 
 Center of chimney at right end of roof of 
 house with ell .' 276 
 
 CORR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Swan Creek about ijj" miles north of Rockhall Landing. (See 
 Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 6 >-ards northeast of rounded 
 point of shore, 13 yards northwest of square cut in shore, 13 yards southeast of ])oint where wire fence 
 meets shore, and 50 and 65 yards south by west of two large trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 
 > , 
 
 mile. 
 
 
 4Q 
 
 yards. 
 
 00 
 
 .i5 0^ 
 
 meters. 
 
 50 
 
 1409 
 
 meters. 
 
 20 
 
 10.39 
 
 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 19.49 
 
 I J 4 
 
 meters, 
 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 33 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Spike" (S 0° 49' W) o 00 
 
 Chimney of house 14 58 
 
 Chimney of old house 35 50 
 
 Right chimney of Strong house 48 12 
 
 Near peak of house between two bams 99 35 
 
 Large square chimney of large brick house . 142 52 
 
 North chimney of brick house 204 34 
 
 East chimney of large house 245 41 
 
 Chimney of old house 311 05 
 
 URIE. 
 
 X mile. 
 I ^'8 miles. 
 
 'i/i, mile. 
 I mile. 
 
 5-8 mile. 
 
 J'2 mile. 
 150 yards. 
 
 }/i mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Swan Creek about i mile north of Rockhall Landing. (See 
 Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a slight projection of the shore about i foot above high 
 water and 4 yards west of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.76 meters S 21" 35' W 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting i inch above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface m;irk is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches Ijelow base of surface mark. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above 
 sm-face of ground. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Corr" (N 79° 13' E) o 00 
 
 Near peak of bam near several buildings. . . 27 24 
 
 Chimney of large house 54 05 
 
 Near peak of large house 75 58 
 
 Gilt ball on weather vane 89 12 
 
 Reference station 124 21 
 
 Nail in blaze in black thorn tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 124 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in black thorn tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 134 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (3 inches diame 
 
 ter) 200 26 
 
 Nail in blaze in water busii (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 257 42 
 
 Near peak of bam 277 15 
 
 West large chimney on west end of large 
 
 brick house 340 24 
 
 Left chimney of Corr house 347 10 
 
 SPIKE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Swan Creek, about seven-eighths mile north-northeast of Rock- 
 hall Landing. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among trees and bushes about 2 feet above high water, 30 
 yards east of shore, and i yard west of edge of cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 2 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is centerof 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 14126— 12 3 
 
 00 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 
 'i mile. 
 
 
 I mile. 
 
 
 iK miles. 
 
 
 I X miles. 
 
 45 
 
 4 76 meters. 
 
 40 . . 
 
 5.37 meters. 
 
 30 . - 
 
 4.84 meters. 
 
 10 
 
 3.69 meters. 
 
 40 
 
 10.82 meters. 
 
 
 1.4 mile. 
 
 
 I mile. 
 
 
 % mile. 
 
34 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 Refereyices. — • ° 
 
 "Rail" (S23°o7' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diame- 
 ter) 28 
 
 Windmill at Gratitude 42 
 
 Chimney of old house 76 
 
 Chimney on main part of Strong house 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 133 
 
 Right peak of right-hand bam ^ 143 
 
 Large square chimney of large brick house . . 179 
 
 North chimney of brick house 209 
 
 North peak of old barn 271 
 
 ELLIASON. 
 
 83 52 
 
 SI 
 19 
 32 
 06 
 
 X mile. 
 
 ;.o2 meters. 
 
 ).ii meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ' i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 [.61 meters. 
 3^ mile. 
 34' mile. 
 ^s mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Swan Creek on a point of land at north side of entrance to a 
 small cove about three-fourths mile north of Rockhall Landing. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 16 yards west by north of 
 shore, 23 yards north-northwest of shore, 30 yards northeast of shore, and 33 yards north by east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above sxuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Corr" (N 33° 57' E) o 00 00 J/^ mile. 
 
 Large chimney of 2 '.^-story house 9 08 lyi miles. 
 
 West peak of bam 40 53 \4 mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 60 58 Ji mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 98 12 iX miles. 
 
 Main chimney of house on Rockhall Road. . 106 56 i>4 miles. 
 
 Large house on Rockhall Road 114 04 iX miles. 
 
 Windmill at Gratitude 152 43 5^ mile. 
 
 Gilt ball on lightning rod 155 34 30 ^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on Rockhall Wharf house .... 160 53 40 i mile. 
 
 East chimney of Strong house 202 52 s,^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of very large brick house 320 02 J^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of large house 359 14 yi mile. 
 
 RAIL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Swan Creek about three-fourths mile northeast of Rockhall 
 Landing. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low point about 2 feet above high water, 3 yards back 
 from shore, and west of a number of small locust trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches 
 above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 35 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fork" (S 72° 56' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of tenant house 12 01 yi mile. 
 
 South gable of Henson barn 56 36 . . , J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of comcrib 86 18 i mile. 
 
 South gable of Swatska house 143 41 M mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 161 38 00 g.94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 192 52 50 14.96 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 52 40 19.24 meters. 
 
 North chimney of house 255 16 ^ mile. 
 
 Highest chimney of house 268 50 i mile. 
 
 East chimney of Frank Ayers's house 288 15 ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of Georgia Ayers's house 306 20 'i mile. 
 
 Chimney of Sullivan house 310 34 yi mile. 
 
 Thompson windmill 322 09 20 %' mile. 
 
 North chimney of Biurgess house 327 18 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 339 26 Ji mile. 
 
 FORK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Swan Creek, about one-half mile north-northeast of Rockhall 
 Landing and three-eighths mile northwest of entrance to The Haven. (See Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Immediaie locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 2 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 inshore, and 200 yards from extreme south end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of groxmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Treasure" {S 24° 29' E) o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of Georgia Ayers's house '4 3° H mile. 
 
 Chimney of Sullivan house 32 14 ^i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 52 07 '4 mile. 
 
 East chimney of Strong house 105 55 5 g mile. 
 
 Chimney of EHiason house 119 42 )4 niile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 234 20 10 11.15 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Swatska tenant house 252 52 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of Biglow house 279 57 ]/i mile. 
 
 North cliimney of house 322 06 pi mile. 
 
 Rockhall M. E. Church Spire 334 41 50 i}4 miles. 
 
 Highest chimney of house 350 35 i mile. 
 
 East chimney of Frank Ayers's house 359 25 J^ mile. 
 
 HAVEN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Swan Creek at northern side of entrance to The Haven about five- 
 eighths mile east-northeast of Rockhall Landing. (See Charts Nos. 28 and 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 back from high-water mark, and 7 yards west and 8 yards north of large pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
36 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References.- — • ° ' 
 
 "Fork" (N 57° 38' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter) 21 28 
 
 South gable of comcrib 36 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 108 47 
 
 North chimney of Shamokin house 136 18 
 
 North chimney of house 166 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 175 43 
 
 North gable of house 215 44 
 
 Thompson windmill 299 28 
 
 South chimney of Btxrgess house 301 29 
 
 Chimney of tenant house 348 59 
 
 TREASURE. 
 
 34 mile. 
 9.82 meters. 
 i}i miles. 
 
 6.69 meters. 
 14 mile. 
 }4 mile. 
 
 7.20 meters. 
 ^ mile. 
 ^■i mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 ( 
 
 General locality. — Eastern and southern shore of Swan Creek on a point at western side of entrance to 
 The Haven, about one-half mile east-northeast of Rockhall Landing. (See Charts Nos. 28 and 29.) 
 
 ' Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point below high water, about 25 yards inshore, 
 and 300 ya rds northeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Orchard" (S 85° 00' W) o 
 
 West gable of Strong barn 17 
 
 South gable of barn 60 
 
 South gable of barn 108 
 
 Lone pine tree on opposite shore 155 
 
 West gable of bam 183 
 
 Rockhall M. E. Church Spire 218 
 
 North gable of house 230 
 
 West gable of house 235 
 
 East pine tree of group 243 
 
 East chimney of Ayers's house 311 
 
 East gable of small barn 338 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead locust tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 344 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead locust tree (8 inches 
 diameter) 353 
 
 ;' s mile. 
 I mile. 
 
 J^ mile. 
 
 i-i mile. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 j'j mile. 
 iX tniles. 
 
 5 8 mile. 
 I mile. 
 
 '4 mile. 
 300 yards. 
 
 ^s mile. 
 
 17.98 meters. 
 
 04 
 
 36.32 meters. 
 
 ORCHARD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern and southern shore of Swan Creek on point of land about one-eighth mile 
 north of Rockhall Landing. (See Charts Nos. 28 and 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand and grass point about 3 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 west of peach orchard, 6 yards east of shore, i;^ yards west-southwest of shore, 31 yards south of extreme 
 end of point, 23 yards north of a wire fence, and 53 j-ards north of a house. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 9.67 meters N 83° 04' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface mark. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 37 
 
 3° 
 
 References . — 
 
 "Bank" (S 78° 45' W) o 
 
 East chimney of house 42 
 
 South peak between two chimneys of large 
 
 house 105 
 
 Chimney of an old long building 144 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 176 
 
 Reference station 184 19 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 226 
 
 Right corner of ij'j-story building 229 
 
 Northwest comer of house 267 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (13 inches diameter) . . . , 274 
 
 West peak of 2-story wharf house 294 
 
 Chimney of house on Swan Point 360 
 
 21.85 
 9.67 
 
 8.07 
 
 3^-57 
 
 53 
 
 21.60 
 
 ; mile, 
 mile. 
 
 i miles, 
 mile. 
 
 meters, 
 meters. 
 
 meters. 
 
 meters. 
 
 yards. 
 
 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 GRATITUDE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay at eastern side of entrance to Swan Creek, oppo- 
 site middle of Little Neck Island, and near old Rockhall Wharf. (See Charts Nos. 28 and 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh meadow about i foot above high water, 12 yards 
 east of shore, 150 yards southwest of a house, and 400 yards south-southwest of Rockhall Landing. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 11° 46' W) o 00 00 sj-s miles. 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" 26 05 10 io'4' miles. 
 
 " Baltimore Light" 41 21 20 q's miles. 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Swan Point. ... 90 47 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of old Rockhall Wharf . . 124 15 200 yards 
 
 West gable of Strong bam 130 49 H niile. 
 
 Chimney of tallest wharf house at Rockhall 
 
 Landing 162 15 y^ m\\e. 
 
 Chimney of house 166 19 i mile. 
 
 Post on northwest comer of Downey porch. . 196 57 150 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 273 02 40 107 yards. 
 
 North gable of old bam 276 36 200 yards. 
 
 North gable of bam 309 21 ifl miles. 
 
 WINDMILL POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Windmill Point at northem side of entrance 
 to Rockhall Harbor. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low marsh land about level with high water, about 30 
 yards back from end of point, and 20 yards south of a group of large pine trees. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 24.13 meters N 20° 14' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of 2-inch tile pipe filled with sand with top about flush 
 with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
38 
 
 Survey of Oyskr Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 17° 47' ) o 00 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diame- 
 ter) 146 39 30 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (24 inches diame- 
 ter) 178 03 00 
 
 Reference station 182 27 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diame- 
 ter) 216 10 20 
 
 Rockhall M. E. Church Spire 238 05 40 
 
 Highest gable on Sharps Wharf 246 42 
 
 East chimney of house 271 27 
 
 Chimney of small house 287 55 . . 
 
 West chimney of small house 311 04 
 
 5/2 miles. 
 
 17.33 meters. 
 
 23.57 meters. 
 24.13 meters. 
 
 16.52 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 STEVENS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay about one-fourth mile south of Huntingfield 
 Point at entrance to Huntingfield Creek. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 55 
 yards back from edge of vertical bank 3 feet higher than station, and 450 yards south of the extreme 
 end of Huntingfield Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — _ o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 25° 03' W) o 00 00 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 12 13 
 
 Southeast comer of fishing shack on Swan 
 
 Point Ill 24 . . 
 
 East gable of Strong bam 125 42 
 
 Thompson windmill 135 01 20 
 
 Chimney of house 150 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 155 
 
 Wicks windmill 223 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (18 inches diame- 
 ter) 227 
 
 Chimney of small house 239 58 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (10 inches 
 diameter) 275 26 20 
 
 24 20 
 16 20 
 
 23 
 
 4? 8 miles. 
 6X miles. 
 
 2}4 miles. 
 
 2'/^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 i>:C miles. 
 
 200 yards. 
 I mile. 
 
 no yards. 
 I mile. 
 
 Chimney of Stevens tenant house 320 39 
 
 BALTIMORE LIGHT. 
 
 130 yards. 
 14 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about i^ miles east of mouth of Magothy 
 River and one-eighth mile west of entrance to dredged channel leading to Baltimore. (See progress 
 map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on brick octagonal dwelling on cylindrical foundation 
 known as Baltimore Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Baltimore Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — None necessar)-. 
 
 SANDY POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about one-half mile east of Sandy Point. 
 (See Chart No. 29 and progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on brick dwelling on cylindrical foundation knovm as 
 Sandy Point Lighthouse. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 39 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Sandy Point Lighthouse. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bodkin Point (old tower)" (N 14° 35' W). . o 00 00 8JI^ miles. 
 
 RING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of Kent Island about 2^ miles 
 south-southwest of Love Point and 3^3 miles east of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 inshore, and 2 yards from edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.36 meters 
 N 79° 21' E of observed station. * 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe with top 3 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground . 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" (N 84° 56' W) o 00 00 3!^ miles. 
 
 Cupalo on bam 117 51 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 141 00 y^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 164 17 10 9.36 meters. 
 
 Lone tree (2 inches diameter) 224 10 300 yards. 
 
 South chimney of house 238 56 300 yards. 
 
 LOVE POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay at entrance to Chester River offshore about i}4 
 miles northeast of Love Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal screw-pile structure kno-ivn as Love Point 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Love Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — ■ o / // 
 
 " Wickes Beach" (S 47° 55' E) o 00 00 3^2 miles. 
 
 AMOUR. 
 
 General locality. — Northern end of Kent Island at western side of entrance to Chester River, about 
 one-fourth mile southeast of Love Point and three-eighths mile north of Love Point Landing. (See 
 Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point, about 2 feet above high water, 25 
 yards inshore, and 55 yards north of fishing shack. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 33° 42' E) o 
 
 Left chimney of house 28 
 
 West gable of house on East Neck 48 
 
 North gable of bam 54 
 
 North gable of house on Cedar Point 76 
 
 Gable of bam 128 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Island Landing 132 
 
 Northeast comer of fishing shack 140 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter) 174 
 
 " Railway Water Tank " 199 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 295 
 
 i^i miles. 
 
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 3K miles. 
 
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 5 miles. 
 
 ^ 4K miles. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 
 57 yards. 
 
 12. 46 meters. 
 
 i/i mile. 
 
 10 11.30 meters. 
 
 02 38. 88 meters. 
 
 59 
 
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40 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 RAILWAY WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern end of Kent Island, about lialf-way between Chesapeake Bay and 
 Chester River and three-fourths mile south by west of Ix)ve Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the only large elevated water tank located just north of 
 tlie center of the bend of the railway that leaves Love Point Landing. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of water tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 WICKES BEACH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of mouth of Chester River on western side of East Neck Island near 
 Wickes Beach. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow sand beach about on level with high water, 10 
 yards back from low water, and 2 yards west of swamp which extends back to woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Love Point Light" (N 47° 54' W) o 00 00 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter) 60 45 40 300 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 70 59 00 250 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter) 1 14 05 50 200 yards. 
 
 North cupola of bam 155 15 ^ mile. 
 
 Lone tree on Cedar Point 178 23 lyi miles. 
 
 East gable of barn 200 21 4 miles. 
 
 North gable of Jackson Wharf house 214 26 ^Vi miles. 
 
 North gable of barn 276 32 3;' S miles. 
 
 Cupola on farmhouse 299 16 3J s miles. 
 
 "Railway Water Tank" 321 45 00 3? s miles. 
 
 North flagstaff on Love Point Hotel 323 27 3:5 s miles. 
 
 NARROWS POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Chester River on southwest end of East Neck Island, about 
 one-eighth mile north of Cockeys Island and three-eighths mile west-northwest of Cedar Point. (Sec 
 Charts Nos. 29 and 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low marshy point about level with high water, about 
 7 yards from low water, and 325 yards west of a fishing shack. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 12.28 meters N 7° 58' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch tile pipe filled with cement with top 4 inches below 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument pro- 
 jecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 4' 
 
 References. — o i n 
 
 "Wickes Beach" (N 46° 58' W) o 00 00 
 
 Reference station 64 36 10 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 133 08 
 
 West gable of Queenstown elevator 153 44 
 
 Cupola on barn 164 05 
 
 North gable of house 189 51 
 
 North gable of bam 194 53 
 
 Cupola on barn 216 26 
 
 North gable of house 228 16 
 
 North gable of house on Jackson Creek 231 47 
 
 East gable of Jackson Wharf house 233 52 
 
 North gable of barn 254 28 
 
 West chimney of house 285 16 
 
 Chimney of house near Macum Creek 293 36 
 
 East chimney of house 318 01 
 
 "Railway Water Tank" 334 ii 
 
 S<nith flagstaff on Love Point Hotel 335 26 
 
 Flagstaff on Love Point Wharf 335 42 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 341 30 
 
 MACUM. 
 
 iT/k miles. 
 12. 28 meters. 
 325 yards. 
 3X miles. 
 2S/g miles. 
 2% miles. 
 2yi miles. 
 i}'i miles. 
 2% miles. 
 2j-^ miles. 
 23^ miles. 
 3 miles. 
 3?^ miles. 
 4>s miles. 
 4X miles. 
 SX miles. 
 Sl4, miles. 
 4j^ miles. 
 5 miles. 
 
 50 
 
 Geveral locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on Kent Island, about 4>2 miles south of Love 
 Point Light. 3 miles s^uth-southeast of Love Point Landing, and one-half mile north -north west of Macum 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field, about 7 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 inshore, and 16 yards south of two cedar trees at edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 0° 19' E) o 
 
 North cupola of bam on East Neck Island. 50 
 Chimney of house on East Neck Island .... 52 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 57 
 
 South comer of fishing shack on Cedar Point . 72 
 
 West gable of large bam 89 
 
 Cupola on small house 97 
 
 West gable of house 102 
 
 Cupola on bam 108 
 
 Gable of house near Jackson Creek 119 
 
 East chimney of brick house 195 
 
 East chimney of house 212 
 
 Cupola on house 221 
 
 East chimney of house 225 
 
 North chimney of house 257 
 
 Lone cedar tree 266 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 314 
 
 " Railway Water Tank" 333 
 
 East gable of wharf house on Kent Island 
 
 Landing 339 
 
 Flagstaff on wharf house on Love Point 
 
 Landing 342 
 
 Chimnej' of fishing shack 343 
 
 28 
 
 °3 
 
 4^-2 miles. 
 3-^ miles. 
 3J4 miles. 
 
 2. 24 meters. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 5 miles. 
 5 miles. 
 
 4J4 miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 3^8 miles. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
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 ^8 mile. 
 
 400 yards. 
 
 500 yards. 
 
 30 30. 98 meters. 
 
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 3X miles. 
 
42 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 THIN. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on western side of entrance to Kejit Narrows, 
 about three-fourths mile north of Narrows railway station. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh poini about i foot above high water, 55 yards 
 north of shore, and 55 yards west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsxurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Muddy " (N 37° 55' E) o 00, 00 ■. >^ mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on shanty 75 13 i mile. 
 
 Large low telegraph pole 99 27 ^ mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on slant-roofed shanty 107 58 i/i mile. 
 
 Near comer of fishing shanty 196 21 y^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of Long Point 356 41 }^ mile. 
 
 MUDDY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on Long Point, between Muddy Creek and Jack- 
 son Creek, about 2^i miles southwest of Cedar Point and 3)^ miles west of Queenstown. (See Charts 
 Nos. 29 and 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land covered with mjTtle bushes, about 2 feet 
 above high water, 7 yards inshore, 25 yards southwest of extreme end of point, and 70 yards north of 
 group of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle, on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 3 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Love Point Light" (N 28° 41' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 34 54 2|^ miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree on Cedar Point 53 36 2^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 79 35 4^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 103 11 3 miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn 114 53 2^ miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 134 ^^ i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 146 39 i^ miles. 
 
 North gable of wharf house on Jackson Creek 
 
 Landing 179 21 i mile. 
 
 North gable of house 182 10 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 202 56 3^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diame- 
 ter) 221 12 50 63 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches di- 
 ameter) 243 25 67 yards. 
 
 vSouth flagstaff of Love Point Hotel 339 43 30 S'-g miles. 
 
 North gable of wharf house on Love Point 
 
 Landing 341 46 5X miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 345 12 5Vi miles. 
 
 BRIDGE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of Chester River on western shore of Kent Narrows, about one- 
 eighth mile west of Narrows railway station. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a telegraph pole at a point about 25 feet above high water, 
 
 4 yards south of near rail of railroad, 8 yards west of end of railroad bridge, and 7 yards from tie line of 
 bridge. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a small staff nail -d to telegraph pole. 
 References. — ^None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oysfer Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 43 
 
 f^ mile. 
 2% miles. 
 2^ miles. 
 
 75 yards. 
 
 fl mile. 
 38.07 meters. 
 
 27.09 meters. 
 30.33 meters. 
 
 100 yards. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 
 i'4' miles. 
 
 I ' 2 miles. 
 
 i' s miles. 
 
 RAILROAD. 
 
 (icneral locality. — Southern side of Chester River on eastern shore of Kent Narrows, about three- 
 eighths mile east-southeast of Narrows railway station and one-eighth mile south of railroad. (See Chart 
 
 No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 south by west of telephone line on north side of oountA- road, 75 yards east of shanty, and 80 yards north- 
 east of shore of small cove. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standixrd cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Marshy" (S 2° 38' E) o 
 
 Cupola on bam 29 
 
 Chimney on ell of large house 38 
 
 Right tangent of shanty 96 
 
 South peak of Fisherman Inn 1 18 
 
 Nai! in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter). . . . 139 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (14 inches di- 
 ameter) 163 
 
 Nail in blaze in telephone pole No. 2848. . . . 197 
 
 Smokepipe of shanty 209 
 
 Near peak of ell-shaped house 269 
 
 Near peak of house 292 
 
 Left peak of bam 345 
 
 House in trees 354 
 
 BLUEBEARD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on point at entrance to a small creek, about five- 
 eighths mile northeast of Blunt Creek and i mile southwest of entrance to Queenstown Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand beach about i foot above high water, 5 yards 
 inshore, 2 yards east of small persimmon tree, 55 yards northeast of a small stream, and 200 yards north- 
 northeast of a pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 47° 53' W) o 
 
 vSouth gable of house 12 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 29 
 
 Largest of four pine trees on Piney Point ... 48 
 
 East chimney of house 70 
 
 Black beacon at entrance to Queenstown 
 
 Creek 90 
 
 Nail in blaze in swamp-oak tree (4 inches di- 
 ameter) 122 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree (18 inches di- 
 ameter) 197 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . 270 
 
 Cupola of bam 278 
 
 East chimney of house 279 
 
 North gable of Jackson Creek Landing 
 
 house 290 
 
 East gable of house . 329 
 
 Gable of Love Point wharf house 344 
 
 Right tangent of Ix>ve Point 347 
 
 48 
 
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 7 miles. 
 2ti miles. 
 3^ miles. 
 
 4 miles. 
 2,3-i miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 10.60 meters. 
 
 150 yards. 
 125 yards. 
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44 
 
 Survey, of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 BLAKEFORD. 
 
 Coicral locality. Kastern shore of Chester River, about three-eighths mile north of Blakeford Point, 
 at entrance to Oueenstown Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Oliscrved station is about 15 feet above high water, 8 yards inshore, 2 yards 
 back from top of bank with uniform slope to beach, 25 yards north of gully, and 25 yards south of large 
 sycamore tree at foot of slope. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Rain ' ' (N 74° 56' W) o 00 00 i J^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 27 33 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 83 12 10 13.31 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of house in woods 155 39 300 yards. 
 
 West gable of small house 174 19 3'i mile. 
 
 West gable of large bam 215 41 s-g mile. 
 
 West gable of house 235 20 3^ mile. 
 
 Northeast comer of elevator at Queenstown . 239 21 'smile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (15 inches diame- 
 ter) 247 00 20 21.30 meters. 
 
 First black beacon at entrance to Oueens- 
 town Creek •. . . . 294 49 '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Cedar Point. . . 352 26 2' ^ miles. 
 
 RAIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on Hail Point, about I's miles south-southeast of 
 Bogle Wharf. (See Chart No. 30. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 3 yards north of shore, and 
 20 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking reference station is 29.84 
 meters N 65° 20' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2 inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle, on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above 
 surface of ground. Subsurface mark of reference station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bluebeard" (S 21° 17' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house 11 
 
 Cupola on bam ^2 
 
 Chimney of house on Jackson Creek 45 
 
 Chimney of small house 48 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack loi 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 119 
 
 Reference station 135 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 147 
 
 South gable of house 173 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 186 
 
 Williams water tank 255 
 
 Black beacon at entrance to Queenstown 
 
 Creek 318 01 i}4 taWes. 
 
 Cupola on bam 338 50 i^ miles. 
 
 1% miles. 
 2^ miles. 
 2]/i miles. 
 3^ miles. 
 Zl4 miles. 
 ' i mile. 
 
 15.45 meters. 
 29.84 meters. 
 
 18.09 meters. 
 i}A miles. 
 if/i miles. 
 2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 45 
 
 BREAK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Break Point about one-eighth mile north of 
 north side of entrance to Tilghmans Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 13 
 yards inshore, 4 yards from edge of bank, 200 yards north of extreme end of point, and 300 yards west 
 of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Blakeford " (S 23° 2 1' E) o 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 North chimney of house at Queenstown .... 6 55 2\4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 37 48 3-^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam near Jackson Creek Landing 49 05 4j^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 55 05 41-2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 58 35 . ^^i miles. 
 
 Chimney of Greens fishing shack 84 38 j% miles. 
 
 vSouth chimney of house 103 42 2^i miles. 
 
 East gable of house 131 23 2% miles. 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 133 30 ij-^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 151 35 2yi miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 176 46 3^ miles. 
 
 Williams water tank 200 58 X mile. 
 
 Knob on door of fishing shack 349 58 X mile. 
 
 OVERTON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on north side of entrance to Durdin Creek and 
 about 100 yards south of Bogle Wharf. (Sec Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 inshore, 100 yards south of Bogle Wharf, 250 yards southeast of Bogle store, and 300 yards west of 
 Bogle Wharf house. 'Cement monument marking reference station is 11.26 meters S 73° 06' W of ob 
 served station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bay Bush Point" (N 3° 13' W) o 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 4 12 2li miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 17 21 3 miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 39 13 5 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 73 17 300 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house 119 25 2^ miles. 
 
 Lower west gable of Queenstown elevator. . 138 21 3>^ miles. 
 
 North gable of. house 140 27 3J^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Hail Point 168 59 i^i miles. 
 
 Reference station 256 18 40 11.26 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Bogle's store 289 17 250 yards. 
 
 FIR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Piney Point about I's miles north-northwest 
 of Break Point and one-half mile west of Piney Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land at the extreme end of Piney Point, about 
 on level with high water, and about 4 yards east of shore. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 10.45 meters S 70° 43' E of observed station. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush witli surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Break" (S 21° 04' E) o 
 
 East chimney of house at Queenstown 2 
 
 Chimney of house 24 
 
 Gable of bam near Jackson Creek Landing. , 34 
 
 North gable of house 35 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 51 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 71 
 
 Chimney of house 77 
 
 South chimney of house 135 
 
 North chimney of house 170 
 
 West chimney of house 1 78 
 
 West gable of barn 199 
 
 Left tangent of woods 226 
 
 Reference station 310 
 
 Williams water tank 339 
 
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 BAY BUSH POINT. 
 
 HraW 
 10.45 meters. 
 134^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on a point about one-fourth mile north of entrance 
 to Fryingpan Cove and Churn Creek. (See Chart Na. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality, — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, i^ 
 yards inshore, and in front of several persimmon trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 10.16 meters N 80° 13' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement filled tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface 
 of ground incased in cement cake bearing the legend "U. S. C. S. — 1896." Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — " ' " 
 
 ■■Fir" (S.S7°56'EJ o 
 
 Williams water tank 8 
 
 Chimney of house at Queenstown 27 
 
 West gable of bam 35 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 45 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 48 
 
 Chimney of Bogle store 58 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 69 
 
 Reference station 157 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 220 
 
 West chimney of house 244 
 
 East gable of bam 262 
 
 West gable of bam 297 
 
 West gable of bam 316 
 
 43 
 
 45 
 
 v] 2 miles. 
 2% miles. 
 ^Yi miles. 
 i,i/i, miles. 
 3X miles. 
 iX miles. 
 i,''8 miles. 
 
 6.25 meters. 
 10.16 meters. 
 
 6.20 meters. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 4>^ miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 GORDON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River about 55 yards off shore, three-fourths mile 
 southwest of entrance to Reeds Creek and seven-eighths mile north-northeast of Piney Point. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in about 3 feet of water at high tide, 55 yards off shore, 
 and 300 yards southwest of end of woods and cultivated field. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 57.49 meters S 71° 15' E of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. i^j 
 
 Marks. — -Observed station is nail in 2-iiich by 4-inch pine stub driven with top to high water. 
 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 siu^ace of ground. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Fir" (S 25° 18' W) o 00 00 >| mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 15 23 2j^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 42 41 2 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 103 30 2 miles. 
 
 West chimney of Harris house 118 39 . 2X ™iles. 
 
 South gable of Strong tenant house 129 30 3 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 145 25 3 miles. 
 
 Spindle on Brown house 167 02 3^^ miles. 
 
 South gable of com crib 197 36 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 252 39 30 57.93 meters. 
 
 Reference station 263 26 40 57-49 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diame- 
 ter) 286 55 40 S7-02 meters. 
 
 BIRD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Gordon Point at southwest side of entrance 
 to Reeds Creek about i'2 miles southwest of Holton Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water, and 
 7 5 yards west of shore . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 7 inches above surface of ground. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Crow" (S 14° 23' W) o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Lone pine tree (12 inches diameter) 6q 59 300 yards. 
 
 North chimney of house 85 13 3 ",4' miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 115 56 ' 2?-8 miles. 
 
 Northwest corner of house 230 16 fs mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 300 01 i mile. 
 
 North gable of house 343 41 i ' < miles. 
 
 Windmill 358 43 J,' mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 359 09 ' 8 mile. 
 
 CROW. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River on western shore of Reeds Creek about one-half mile 
 south of extreme end of Gordon Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in yard of tenant house about 4 feet aljove high water, 12 
 yards west of shore, 5 yards south of a pear orchard , and 7 yards north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bird " (N 14° 23' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 South gable of house near Cliffs Landing .... 3 03 3%' miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 36 18 iX miles. 
 
 Cupola of bam 73 23 1/-2 miles. 
 
 NortheastcomerofCamell tenant house 99 01 30 8. 71 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of Camell tenant house .... 128 43 10 6. 65 meters. 
 
 Northeast comer of bam 198 25 20 14. 06 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of bam 221 37 10 12. 68 meters. 
 
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 GROVE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River on a point between Reeds Creek and Grove Creek 
 about one-half mile southeast of Gordon Point. (See Chart No. 30. j 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a meadow about 2 feet above high water, 26 yards south 
 of shore, 8 yards west of three persimmon trees, and 35 yards west of a pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Reeds" (N 20° 32' E) o 00 00 
 
 East chimney of house 13 06 
 
 South gable of bam 19 41 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 53 05 50 ... . 
 
 Cupola on bam 75 58 
 
 Cupola on Wright bam 108 16 
 
 North gable of bam 168 50 
 
 East gable of house 181 32 
 
 South gable of house 230 54 
 
 Lone pine tree on Gordon Point 282 13 
 
 Cupola on bam 316 04 
 
 South chimney of house 326 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in sassafras tree (5 inches 
 diameter) 338 48 40 .... 
 
 REEDS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River at northeast side of entrance to Reeds Creek and 
 about five-eighths mile south of Robins Cove. (Sec Chart No. 30. 1 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh hnd about 2 feet above high water, 34 yards east 
 of shore, 9 j'ards north of ditch draining swamp, and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs 
 driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bird" (S 62° 26' W) o 00 00 yi mile:. 
 
 East chimney of Harris house 60 07 3>^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house loi 57 3X miles. 
 
 East chimney of Brown house 112 01 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney of cabin 186 55 300 yards 
 
 Cupola on bam 276 35 i>4 miles. 
 
 North gable of house 316 12 ij-i miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 337 46 Js mile. 
 
 LITTLE GUM. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on Little Gum Point at southwest side of entrance 
 to Grays Inn Creek. (See Chart No. 30. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh jioint about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 south of shore, and 12 yards southeast of a 4-foot ditch. Cement monument marking reference station 
 1540.97 meters N 33° 31' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Weeks" (N 29° 53' W) o 00 00 
 
 East gable of old house on opposite shore .... 29 45 
 
 South chimney of house 81 38 
 
 South gable of house near Cliffs Landing ... . 93 34 ., 
 
 North gable of bam 115 23 . . 
 
 North gable of bam 130 38 . . 
 
 South gable of bam 170 12 .. 
 
 Left tangent of Gum Point 212 10 
 
 NortJi gable of bam 220 28 . . 
 
 South chimney of Harris house 347 39 
 
 Reference STATION 356 22 00 
 
 WEEKS. 
 
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 40. 97 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Grays Inn Creek about three-eighths mile northwest of Chester 
 River, and one-eighth mile southeast of Harris Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 west of shore, 5 yards west of vertical bank 5 feet high, 50 yards northeast of low cedar tree at edge of 
 peach orchard, 250 yards north of a wharf, and 200 yards north-northeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Inn" (N 89° 27' E) o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of gable of barn 43 07 ^% miles. 
 
 Chimney of Harris tenant house 93 48 175 yards. 
 
 East gable of Harris house 107 38 200 yards. 
 
 East gable of Harris bam 142 45 250 yards. 
 
 Chimney of Harris tenant house 211 50 300 yards. 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Harris Wliarf 260 03 300 yards. 
 
 East gable of Strong tenant house 288 59 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of Strong distillery 324 46 ^ mile. 
 
 Lone sycamore tree on opposite shore 335 05 ^4 mile. 
 
 SPRING. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Grays Inn Creek about one-half mile northwest of Chester River, 
 on Spring Point, near Harris Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 southwest of shore, 10 yards west of a barn, 4 yards southwest of top of slope, and 100 yards southwest 
 of an old wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Island" (N 56° 37' E) o 00 00 |^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles at northeast comer of 
 
 old wharf 3 12 100 yards. 
 
 Lone sycamore tree on opposite shore 27 58 >^ mile. 
 
 Nail in northwest comer of Harris bam 40 12 30 9. 10 meters. 
 
 Lone cedar tree near orchard 105 03 350 yards. 
 
 Nail in post in southwest comer of Harris 
 
 hay shed 143 58 20. 69 meters. 
 
 Stack of Ivcary sawmill 271 25 20 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 273 16 10 10. 73 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Strong tenant house 336 06 ^ mile. 
 
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Survey oj Uysler Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 LUCY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Grays Inn Creek abour three-fourths mile northwest of Chester 
 River and one-fourth mile northwest of Harris Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 5 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 west of shore, 2 yards west of top of vertical bank, and 3 feet north of a stump 4 inches in diameter. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.55 meters S 36° 59' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Spring" (S 48° 33' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin chestnut tree (18 
 
 inches diameter) 71 
 
 Reference station 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin chestnut tree (10 
 
 inches diameter) iii 
 
 Stack of Leary sawmill 198 
 
 East gable of bam 210 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Strong old wharf. ... 213 
 
 Southwest comer of Strong house 310 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 338 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Harris old wharf .... 345 
 Northeast comer of Harris bam 359 
 
 85 32 
 
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 % mile. 
 
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 II. 55 meters. 
 
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 lYi miles. 
 
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 X mile. 
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 GOOSE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Grays Inn Creek about 1% miles northwest of Chester 
 River, on point between Browns Cove and Goose Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field at edge of peach orchard about 12 feet 
 above high water, 8 yards southwest of shore, 6 yards southwest of top of vertical bank, and i yard north 
 of row of peach trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Prussian" (N 18° 50' W) o 
 
 East gable of house o 
 
 West chimney of house 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 36 
 
 West chimney of house 37 
 
 Left tangent of piles of old wharf 38 
 
 West chimney of house 87 
 
 North post of Harris hay shed 156 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 248 
 
 East gable of bam 328 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 348 08 20 14. 47 meters. 
 
 Stack of Learys sawmill 353 22 50 lyi miles. 
 
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 X mile. 
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 5. 32 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 f 8 mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
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 10. 42 meters. 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, MJ. 
 
 51 
 
 PRUSSIAN. 
 
 miles northwest of Chester 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Grays Inn Creek about 19 
 River, opposite Strong's old wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about i foot above high water, 9 yards 
 southwest of shore, 25 yards west of extreme end of point, and in center of triangle formed by three pine 
 stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Gray" (N 13° 48' W) o 00 00 
 
 South chimney of house 34 17 
 
 West chimney of house 45 05 
 
 West chimney of house 62 10 . . 
 
 West chimney of small house near shore . . . 70 17 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Strong old wj.arf. . . 92 45 
 
 Right tangent of tin roofed bam 149 10 . . 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Harris old wharf ... . 154 28 
 
 Soutli gable of Harris hay shed 158 46 . . 
 
 Chimney of house 287 45 . . 
 
 South chimney of house 294 52 . . 
 
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 GRAY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Grays Inn Creek about ij^ miles northwest of Chester River, 
 
 250 yards west of Browns Point, and i mile south-southeast of Learys Mill Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — -Observed station is in a cultivated field about 3 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 
 south of shore, 200 yards north of a group of five pine trees, and about on line with two cedar trees north 
 
 of station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • " / // 
 
 "Herring" (N 44° 12' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 South gable of bam 9 55 ^4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 22 05 10 14. 67 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Harris house 107 22 if ^ miles. 
 
 West one of group of pine trees (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 150 45 200 yards. 
 
 North chimney of house 178 58 X mile. 
 
 Stack of Learys sawmill 283 09 }4 mile. 
 
 Wicks windmill 284 47 lyi miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 289 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead cedar tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 307 16 00 4. 43 meters. 
 
 East chimney of house 315 24 X mile. 
 
 Lone dead pine tree 359 32 ^ mile. 
 
 HERRING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Grays Inn Cre^k about i]A miles northwest of Chester River, 
 atnorthsideof entrance to Herringtovvn Creek and about five-eighths mile east-southeast of Leary saw- 
 mill. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water, 20 yards 
 north of shore, 5 yards west of a rail fence, 7 yards south of a lone dead pine tree, 75 yards south of a lone 
 cedar tree, and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support 
 theodolite. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "No Road" (S 14° 43' E) o 00 00 ^i mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 58 28 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead pine tree (30 inches 
 
 diameter) 201 30 10 6. 66 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 215 40 3-i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 223 53 ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 273 48 yi mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 300 02 300 yards. 
 
 NO ROAD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Grays Inn Creek about ijA miles northwest of Chester River 
 at south side of entrance to Herringtown Creek, near Strong old wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a clay and sand beach on a wooded shore about i foot 
 above high water, 5 yards east of shore, and 17 yards east of end of piles of an old wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cut" (S 12° 04' E) o 00 00 . . 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Strong old wharf ... . 87 10 .... 
 
 South chimney of house 100 38 .... 
 
 Stapk of Leary sawmill 148 50 .... 
 
 Wicks windmill 153 37 20 . . 
 
 East chimney of house 157 50 . . . . 
 
 East gable of bam 168 23 .... 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 199 25 50 . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 316 57 00 . . 
 
 CUT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Grays Inn Creek, on point about i}i miles northwest of 
 Chester River, and one-half mile south of Herrington Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land below high water, about 13 yards north of 
 shore, 60 yards northwest of three large cedar trees, 35 yards southwest of a wire fence at edge of woods, 
 and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches 
 above surface of ground. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "No road" (N 12° 04' W) o 00 00 X niile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) 67 32 10 22.31 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 97 06 10 28.19 meters. 
 
 West gable of bam 145 52 4 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Harris old wharf. . . . 164 09 yi mile. 
 
 East chimney of Harris house 171 22 j/^ mile. 
 
 East gable of barn 299 34 % mile. 
 
 ■ North chimney of house 304 41 ^ >2 mile. 
 
 South gable of house 341 41 i>^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Strong old wharf. . . . 348 25 X mile. 
 
 % mile. 
 100 yards. 
 X mile. 
 I mile. 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 FORE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grays Inn Creek, on point about i mile northwest of Chester 
 River, and three-eighths mile north of Harris Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point, about i foot above high water, 3 yards north- 
 west of shore, 11 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, and in center of triangle formed by three 
 pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 12 
 inches above surface of marsh. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lucy " (S 36° 11' W) o 00 00 ^8 mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 78 17 i^ miles. 
 
 East gable of small house 80 43 iX miles. 
 
 Swamp oak tree (2 feet diameter) 131 28 100 yards. 
 
 vSouth west comer of Strong tenant house ... . 234 28 3/g mile. 
 
 Lone sycamore tree (12 inches diameter). .. . 274 58 ^ mile. 
 
 West gable of bam on Grove Creek 278 30 4X miles. 
 
 North gable of barn with two cupolas 287 49 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Harris tenant house 319 50 ^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Harris old wharf 321 36 ^ mile. 
 
 East gable of Harris barn 328 02 f-s mile. 
 
 ISLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grays Inn Creek, about five-eighths mile northwest of Chester 
 River, on Island Point opposite Harris Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land, about i foot above high water, 3 yards north- 
 east of shore, and 400 yards west of a house. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.01 meters 
 N 43° 38' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe, with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Tray "(S 36° 22' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 33 13 5^^ miles. 
 
 Lone poplar tree 65 03 ^8 mile. 
 
 East gable of Harris house 68 27 j< mile. 
 
 East gable of Harris barn 73 32 J< mile. 
 
 Right tangent of piles of old wharf 93 29 }i mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 153 23 i'/^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 171 07 }^ mile. 
 
 East gable of Strong tenant house 197 31 y.^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 259 59 50 9.01 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Strong old distiller)' 308 33 ,'4 mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree near shore 354 59 300 yards. 
 
 TRAY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grays Inn Creek, about one-fourth mile northwest oS Chester 
 River, three-eighths mile southeast of Island Point, and one-half mile east of Harris Wliarf. (Sec Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh poijit, about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 northeast of shore, 10 yards southwest of a small locust stump at foot of liank, and 12 yards southwest of 
 foot of slope. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.86 meters N 53° 42' E of observed 
 station. 
 
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 Suivey of Oytfei Bay:. Kent County, Md. 
 
 ', mile, 
 i meters. 
 
 10.60 meters. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-iticli tile pipe, with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on .standard cement monument projecting 7 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Island " (N 36° 21' W) o 00 00 . . . 
 
 Reference station 90 02 50 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) go 28 40 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 129 25 10 9.75 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Hail Point 217 29 Smiles. 
 
 Northeast comer of barn 239 43 i mile. 
 
 East gable of Harris house 287 44 y^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of Harris tenant house 304 05 fi mile. 
 
 North gable of house near shore 312 02 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of barn 338 10 i>2 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 354 21 ij^ miles. 
 
 INN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grays Inn Creek, about one-eighth mile northwest of Chester 
 River and one-half mile southeast of Island Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a peach orchard, about 4 feet above high water, and 25 
 yards northeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 3 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "HoltonPoint " (S 72° 50' E) o 00 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in sycamore tree (30 inches 
 
 diameter) 13 24 30 
 
 North cupola on barn 38 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 74 
 
 East gable of Swatska barn loi 
 
 East chimney of house iig 
 
 East gable of Harris house 150 
 
 East gable of small house 175 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (8 inches diame- 
 ter) 252 41 50 
 
 Southwest comer of Earle bathhouse 359 
 
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 2^ miles. 
 
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 2^ miles. 
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 iX miles. 
 
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 HOLTON POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Holtoii Point, :it smith side of ciitraiice to Corsica 
 River. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low sand Ijcacli . aljout on level with high water, and one- 
 fourth mile west of small bathhouse. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.40 meters 
 S 48° 06' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement-filled tile pipe, with top about 6 inches below 
 surface of ground, encased in a cement cake bearing the legend "U. S. C. S. 1896." Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
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 References. — " ' " 
 
 "Bay Bush Point " (S 64° 15' W) o 00 00 z^-s miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 19 49 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 27 23 3 miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 38 39 2% miles. 
 
 East gable of small house 57 08 2% miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 67 37 2 J^ miles. 
 
 South gable of house 80 eg 2 J^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 94 17 i}^ miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 130 52 2 miles. 
 
 South gable of com crib 157 14 f^ mile. 
 
 West gable of bam 184 04 i mile. 
 
 Reference station 247 38 20 5.40 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 321 38 00 28.35 meters. 
 
 North gable of bam 329 38 2^% miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 343 06 4^^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 357 02 4X miles. 
 
 EARLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River on Town Bar Point about one-half mile east of 
 Chester River and 100 yards north of Earle Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Oliserved station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 5 yards south 
 of shore, 19 yards north of a pond, and 100 yards north of Earle Wharf. 
 
 Mark.!. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement montiment projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 Reference.^. — o / // 
 
 "Hydrographic" (S 64° 38' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Lone sycamore tree 10 43 ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 18 56 }4 mile. 
 
 Southeast pile at end of Earle Wharf 48 59 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 63 18 00 12.92 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree ("3 inches diam- 
 eter) 87 58 50 11.07 meters. 
 
 Earle windmill 118 07 300 yards. 
 
 East gable of bam 165 21 3;- s miles. 
 
 East gable of small house . 179 26 2 J-^ miles. 
 
 Church steeple at Crosby 196 20 ^l^ miles. 
 
 South gable of BrowTi house 209 09 2 '4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of Sissel house 244 53 Js mile. 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 298 08 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 338 lo ij/s miles. 
 
 HYDROGRAPHIC. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about ils miles cast of Chester River and one- 
 half mile east of Earle Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of cultivated field about 3 feet above high water, 
 20 yards south of shore, 4 yards south of edge of bank 3 feet high, and 400 yards north of lone sycamore 
 tree. 
 
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 Survey oj Oyskr Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 Marks.- — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Substirface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Earle" (N 64° 37' W) o 00 00 ... 
 
 Church steeple at Crosby 14 03 
 
 East gable of bam 19 13 
 
 South gable of Sissel bam 33 12 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 73 18 
 
 Southwest comer of Emory Wharf house. ... 75 44 
 
 West gable of bam 114 51 
 
 West gable of bam 135 37 
 
 West chimney of house 148 56 
 
 East chimney of house 23 1 23 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 327 14 30 ... 
 
 Southeast comer of Earle Wharf house 354 51 
 
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 fi mile. 
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 16.00 meters. 
 \i mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about i',' miles east of Chester River and one- 
 eighth mile northwest of entrance to Tilghmans Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 2 yards west of edge of slope, and 6 yards south of edge of slope. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above stirface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hydrographic" (N 82° 13' W) o 00 00 . . . 
 
 East chimney of Earle tenant house o 11 
 
 South gable of Sissel bam 36 30 
 
 Southeast comer of Emory W^arf house .... 54 13 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 60 05 
 
 Chimney of Emory house 64 17 
 
 East post of front porch of house log 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter) 119 49 10 . . . 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 223 53 20 ... 
 
 East gable of small bam 30S 56 
 
 Lone sycamore tree 319 36 
 
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 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about ij-i miles ea.st of Chester River, i mile 
 southeast of Emory Wharf, and one-eighth mile east of entrance to Tilghmans Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 10 
 yards south of shore, 5 yards south of edge of bluff, and 10 yards west of a ravine. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 "Ruth" (N 71° 32' W) o 00 
 
 East gable of bam 11 02 
 
 Left tangent of Emory WTiarf 29 50 
 
 East chimney of Emory house 38 10 
 
 Southwest corner of house 74 26 
 
 Cupola on Emory Wharf house 96 53 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 119 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (7 inches diameter) 179 56 
 
 West gable of bam 195 ig 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 336 32 
 
 South chimney of Earle house 350 42 
 
 BATH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River on Wash Point about 2 miles east of Chester 
 River, one-half mile west of Roclrs- Point, and one-fourth mile southeast of Ship Point. (See Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Inimediale localily. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 east of shore, 13 yards west of a pond, and surrounded by dense growth of bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Melfield" (S 30° 54' W) o 
 
 Left tangent of peak of bam 24 
 
 Earle windmill 53 
 
 Left edge of Earle Wharf house J56 
 
 East chimney of house 86 
 
 South chimney of house 120 
 
 West chimney of house 217 12 
 
 North one of two cedar trees on hill 267 01 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 326 23 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 345 II 50 6.79 meters. 
 
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 SHIP. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River on Ship Point at west side of entrance to Emorys 
 Creek, about ijs miles east of Chester River, and five-eighths mile east of Emory Wharf. (See Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point covered with bushes about i foot above 
 high water, 6 yards west of shore, and 75 yards south of a cedar tree covered with grape vines. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 Referoices. — 
 
 "Ruth" (839° 11' W). .. o 
 
 North galjk of barn ,S 
 
 Karlc windmill 40 
 
 Left edge of Earle Wharf house 43 
 
 East gable of bam 128 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 144 
 
 West gable of barn 217 
 
 West chimney of house 220 
 
 North chimney of house 229 
 
 West chimney of house 251 
 
 ENGINEER. 
 
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 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River about i mile east of Chester River, five-eighths 
 mile northeast of Earle Wharf, and 50 yards west of Emory Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 hmnediale locality. — Observed station is on marshland about i foot above high water, 12 yards 
 north of shore, 50 yards west of Emory Wharf, and 50 yards southeast of a pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsiirface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • ° ' " 
 
 "Ruth" (S 29° 36' E) o 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 29 31 "A mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (6 inches diameter) 70 38 40 99-95 feet. 
 
 Earle windmill 90 13 yi mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 165 42 125 yards. 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 219 59 300 yards. 
 
 East chimney of Emory house 257 47 250 yards. 
 
 West chimney of house 3r7 59 ij^ miles. 
 
 Northeast comer of Emory Wharf house .... 321 35 156.94 feet. 
 
 SWEPSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River opposite Town Bar Point about one-half mile 
 east of Chester River, three-eighths mile north of Earle Wharf, and three-eighths mile west of Emory 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marshland about i foot above high water, 12 yards 
 north of shore, 10 yards south of lone cedar tree, and 12 yards east of small ditch draining swamp. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of grotmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hydrographic" (S 32° 06' K) o 00 00 ■''sniilc. 
 
 East chimney of house 6 32 ^4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 44 28 5-^ mile. 
 
 Earle windmill 71 46 ' ;' mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (15 inches diame- 
 ter) 230 15 30 9.50 meters. 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 282 58 W mile. 
 
 West gable of bam 332 36 if^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of small house 355 19 i}i miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 357 28 2'^ miles. 
 
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 CORSICA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River at north side of entrance to Corsica River about 
 three-eighths mile south of L<nvcr Spaniard Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 16 
 \ards east of shore, 11 yards east of edge of bank, and 5 yards south of young peach orchard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Swepson" (S 54° 31' E) o 00 00 limiXc 
 
 North chimney of house iq 17 ij< miles. 
 
 Earle windmill 52 39 i/^ mile. 
 
 Northwest comer of Earle bathhouse 54 01 .5<t mile. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Gordon Point 93 50 2?^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 145 49 3;H miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 187 43 2 '^j miles. 
 
 West gable of Sissel corn crib 31S 25 Is mile. 
 
 Locust tree (24 inches diameter) 3i;g 07 150 yards. 
 
 DEEP CQVE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on point at west side of entrance to Langford 
 Creek and south side of entrance to Deep Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marshland about i foot above high water, 10 vards 
 inshore, 50 yards east of a dead tree 2 feet in diameter, 80 )'ards southeast of a tall poplar tree, and 300 
 yards east of a house . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Gordon " (S 6° 44' E) o 00 00 
 
 East pine tree of group on Piney Point 5 25 
 
 Spindle on gable of bam 47 08 
 
 Lone poplar tree 59 20 
 
 Northeast corner of Ashley house 87 57 
 
 Southeast corner of fishing shack 124 34 
 
 Lone pine tree 136 01 
 
 South gable of house 193 59 
 
 West chimne)' of house 200 47 
 
 West gable of bam 243 30 
 
 North chimney of house at Cliffs Landing. . 256 16 
 
 North gable of barn 28S 41 
 
 Southwest comer of Karle bathhouse. 307 oij 
 
 North gable of bara 355 07 
 
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 SNUB. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Langford Creek on ])roniinent point about three-eighths mile 
 north of Chester River between Deep Cove and Long Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand point about 2 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 west of shore, and 75 yards north of cedar trees on shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pijie buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 " Deep Cove " (S 5° 21' W) o 00 
 
 Lone pine tree 11 37 
 
 Lone poplar tree (18 inches diameter) 140 34 
 
 Kast chimney of house 160 56 
 
 West chimney of house 174 57 
 
 West chinmey of house 193 06 
 
 South chimney of house 212 17 
 
 West chimney of house 228 09 
 
 South chimney of BrouTi house 249 07 
 
 West gable of house 267 36 
 
 Left edge of Earle bathhouse 305 40 
 
 West gable of bam on Reeds Creek 334 41 
 
 LAWYER. 
 
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 General locality. — Western shore of Langford Creek on Long Point about i mile north of Chester 
 River between Long Cove and La^^'yers Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand point about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 west of extreme east end of point, and 30 yards east of group of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " . 
 
 "Peach" (S 41° 41' E) o 00 00 . . . 
 
 East gable of barn 20 38 
 
 Southeast chimney of Strong house 84 03 ..*... 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin pine tree (18 inches 
 
 diameter) 121 07 20 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 134 41 50 ... 
 
 South chimney of house 141 33 
 
 East chimney of house 170 21 
 
 East chimney of house 194 05 
 
 West chimney of House 242 39 
 
 West chimney of Brown house 323 45 
 
 DRUM. 
 
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 General locality. — Western shore of Langford Creek on Drum Point about 1% miles north of Chester 
 River, between Lawyers Cove and Davis Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow, about 2 feet above high water, 13 
 yards north of shore, 15 yards south of shore, and 13 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Major" (S 54° 41' K) o 00 00 . . . . 
 
 West gable of Brown house 9 59 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 65 19 
 
 Ea.st chimney of Ashley house 88 26 
 
 Ivast gable of house 171 22 
 
 Chimney of small house 215 51 
 
 South gable of bam 249 18 
 
 West chimney of house 271 20 
 
 West chimney of house 305 02 
 
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 DAVIS. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Langford Creek on point about ij/i miles north of Chester River, 
 one-eighth mile northeast of entrance to Davis Creek, five-eighths mile north of Drum Point, and 
 nearly opposite Orchard Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 20 
 yards northwest of shore, and 10 yards northwest of top of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ^ / // 
 
 "Drum" (S 1° 07' E) o 00 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter). 21 47 30 
 
 Chimney of small house 207 
 
 South gable of barn 234 
 
 West chimney of house 267 
 
 West chimney of house 294 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter). 324 
 
 Chimney of house 337 
 
 North gable of house on Reeds Creek 357 
 
 ISLE. 
 
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 fi mile. 
 16.50 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
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 I mile. 
 10.46 meteft. 
 
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 6 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on Island Point, about one-fourth 
 mile north of main body of creek and three-eighths mile northwest of Cacaway Island. (See Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand point about i foot above high water, 5 yards 
 south of shore, 8 yards north of shore, 50 yards west of extreme end of point, and 20 yards east of foot 
 of wooded bluiT 15 feet high. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.55 meters S 79° 32' 
 W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above sur- 
 face of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Eagle" (N 43° 25' W) o 00 00 ... . 
 
 South gable of Leary comcrib i 41 
 
 West chimney of house 47 18 
 
 Chimney of small house 75 51 
 
 North chimney of house 142 13 
 
 North gable of bam 153 58 
 
 Lone cedar tree on Drum Point 234 51 
 
 Reference station 302 57 00 ... . 
 
 South chimney of house 355 56 
 
 ^2 mile. 
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 EAGLE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on Eagle Point at south side of 
 entrance to Graveyard Cove, about three-fourths mile northwest of main body of Langford Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on prominent bluff about 20 feet above high water, 26 
 yards west of extreme end of point, 11 yards south of top of bank, 8 yards north of top of bank, and 
 2 yards north of small cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 " Homor " (N 84° 09' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Cacaway Island 42 07 f^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump near top of bank ... . 85 52 40 g. 96 meters. 
 
 North chimney of house 131 49 i mile. 
 
 Lone oak tree (12 inches diameter) 153 29 i^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (15 inches diameter). 202 06 10 4.54 meters. 
 
 East chimney of De Ford house 216 44 Js mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 224 39 J^ mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 268 44 s.^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 280 49 ij4 miles. 
 
 FORD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek about i mile northwest of main 
 body of Langford Creek, three-eighths mile northwest of Eagle Point, and one-half mile south of 
 Whale Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in garden about 20 feet above high water, 9 yards south- 
 west of shore, 7 yards southwest of top of bank, and 80 yards southeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above siu^ace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — . o / // 
 
 "Kinsley" (N 21° 24' W) o 00 00 X milf^- 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 18 56 20 10.76 meters. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 50 01 ^ mile. 
 
 South gable of old bam 71 15 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 136 05 20 6.23 meters. 
 
 Twin oak tree on Eagle Point 148 51 X ™ile. 
 
 East gable of De Ford house 311 47 80 yards. 
 
 Walnut tree (12 inches diameter) 324 13 S° Y^f^s. 
 
 KINSLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek on Pastor Point about i^ miles 
 northwest of main body of Langford Creek and one-fourth mile south of Whale Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 6 yards west of shore, 200 
 yards north of a wharf, and at foot of slope rising to an elevation of 10 feet. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Suljsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 "Whale" (N 3° 10' E) o 00 00 >< mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 22 01 \% miles. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 63 18 yi mile. 
 
 South gable of barn 71 35 ♦. J^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of De Ford house 168 05 % mile. 
 
 End of Kinsley wharf 178 58 200 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 195 51 10 4.01 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin stump 242 42 30 2.57 meters. 
 
 North chimney of Leary house 329 45 yi mile. 
 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Contily, Mil. 63 
 
 WHALK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on Wliale Point, at south side of 
 entrance to Bungay Creek, about iX miles northwest of main body of Langford Creek, and three- 
 eighths mile soutliwest of Vickers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 6 yards south- 
 west of shore, and 300 yards northeast of a house. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 8.75 meters S 35° 27' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nat" (S 76° 46' E) o 00 00 >8 mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Eagle Point 46 25 % mile. 
 
 West chimney of De Ford house 73 51 ^s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 82 53 50 7.20 meters. 
 
 Reference station 112 12 10 8.75 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 130 49 20 13-55 meters. 
 
 North chimney of house 307 45 3/^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Vickers Wharf 307 54 X mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 354 11 ^ mile. 
 
 BUNGAY. 
 
 General locality. — -Western shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on point at north side of entrance 
 to Bungay Creek, about 1% miles northwest of main body of Langford Creek and one-fourth mile west 
 of Vickers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand point at north side of entrance to Bungay 
 Creek, about i foot above high water, and 16 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
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 "Nat" (S 28° 21' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Left edge of bank on Eagle Point 7 25 yi mile. 
 
 West gable of bam 38 01 K mile. 
 
 North chimney of Kinsley house 45 08 34 mile. 
 
 North chimney of Leary house 58 02 % mile. 
 
 North gable of house 60 26 X mile. 
 
 South gable of house 205 43 i^ miles. 
 
 South gable of barn 238 01 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 268 18 H mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 292 48 j/i mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree (12 inches diameter) 344 58 X mile. 
 
 LOCUST. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, near Vickers Wharf, about 1% 
 miles northwest of main body of Langford Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 southeast of shore, and immediately back of loading platform on Vickers Wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in root of a leaning locust tree 12 inches in diameter. 
 References . — 
 
 Drift pin in top of pile head at southeast end of Vickers Wharf 5.78 meters. 
 
 Drift pin in top of pile head at northwest end of Vickers Wharf 7.78 meters. 
 
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 NAT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, opposite Whale Point, about 
 i3/g miles northwest of main body of Langford Creek and one-fourth mile south of Vickers Wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 soutli of shore, 8 yards north of shore, 25 yards east of extreme end of point, and in center of triangle 
 formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top a 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — c 1 // 
 
 "Mill" (S 29° 19' E) o 00 00 Yi mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Eagle Point 10 49 ^/i mile. 
 
 West gable of house 31 29 •s.yi miles. 
 
 Left edge of De Ford kitchen 48 38 3/| mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 71 35 ;H mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 75 40 yi mile. 
 
 East gable of barn 134 57 % mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 227 58 ^ mile. 
 
 Persimmon tree (3 inches diameter) 266 01 70 yards. 
 
 South gable of barn 302 15 J-^ mile. 
 
 MILL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on point at west side of a small 
 cove about 1)4 miles north west of main body of Langford Creek and three-eighths mile south of Vickers 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 west of shore, 7 yards east of shore, 15 yards northwest of extreme end of point, and in center of triangle 
 formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 9.48 meters N 2° 57' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
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 "Ford" (S 32° 51' W) o 00 00 3^mile. /**■ 
 
 East chimney of De F'ord house 9 46 ^8 mile. ^ 
 
 South chimney of house 38 14 fi mile. ^ 
 
 North chimney of house 72 11 3^3 mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 142 59 2 miles. 
 
 Reference station 150 06 20 9.48 meters. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 163 32 300 yards. 
 
 South gable of bam 213 24 J-2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 343 48 ^ mile . 
 
 WEST. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of West Fork of Langford Creek, on Cedar Point, at west side of 
 entrance to Long Cove, about seven-eighths mile north of main body of Langford Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 5 yards west 
 of shore, 8 yards east of shore, and 25 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 21.85 meters N 27° 40' E of observed station. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Mill" (N 53° 43' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherrj' tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 77 22 30 1545 meters. 
 
 Reference station 81 22 30 21.85 meters. 
 
 Nail inblazeinoaktree(i2 inchesdiameter). 93 38 40 26.24 meters. 
 
 Twin oak tree on Eagle Point 267 17 y^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 282 45 ^ mile . 
 
 East chimney of De Ford house 315 37 % mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 330 57 14^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 348 50 iX miles. 
 
 HORNOR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of West Fork of Langford Creek on point between Long Cove and 
 Homors Cove about three-fourths mile north of main body of Langford Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 northeast of shore, and 30 yards south of fringe of woods parallel with shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Eagle " (S 84° 10' W) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 West chimney of De Ford House 20 40 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 29 03 i^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 40 41 i}4 miles. 
 
 Left edge of small house 242 40 i mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Cacaway Island 261 55 %■ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 353 56 j/i mile. 
 
 KING. 
 
 General locality. — On point between East Fork and West Fork of Langford Creek about 150 yards 
 north of Cacaway Island. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point about 14 feet high at edge of cultivated field, 3 
 yards northwest of edge of bank, 3 yards east of edge of bank at gully, and 8 yards east-northeast of 
 point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch' tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • o / // 
 
 "Ash"(N44° 53'E) o 00 00 yiraile.. 
 
 Left peak of large house 55 52 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . 70 26 6.25 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of house 113 18 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (4 inches diameter) .... 163 48 10 8.27 meters. 
 
 Right peak of bam 174 35 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (4 inches diameter) . . . 246 34 20 7.49 meters. 
 
 Left chimney on mansion house 259 16 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 295 12 
 
 141 26 — 12 5 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 }i mile. 
 
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 iK miles. 
 
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 21.37 meters. 
 
 ASH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek about one-half mile north of main 
 
 body of Langford Creek and one-eighth mile northeast of north end of Cacaway Island . (See Chart No. 30. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 10 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 
 northwest of shore, 14 yards northwest of edge of low bank, 20 yards northwest of line of trees along shore, 
 
 and 36 yards south-southwest of point of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Noth " (S 81° 49' E) o 
 
 Left peak of long bam 9 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter) 13 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter) 69 
 
 Left peak of house 128 
 
 Chimney of small house 183 
 
 Near peak of large house 196 
 
 Left chimney of large mansion 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). 324 
 
 NOTH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on point opposite Kings Creek about 
 three-fourths mile northeast of main body of Langford Creek and one-half mile east of north end of 
 Cacaway Island. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 3 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 west of shore, 23 yards northeast of shore, and 40 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Leary" (N 36° 47' E) o 00 00 
 
 Southwest peak of large bam 24 50 
 
 Nail in blaze of oak tree (8 inches diameter) . 53 29 40 
 
 Left chimney of Stoop store 74 51 
 
 Left peak of Stoop long bam 77 18 
 
 Near peak of barn 125 11 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 141 
 
 Chimney of house 174 
 
 Chimney of house 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 354 
 
 LEARY. 
 
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 X mile. 
 X mile. 
 5.95 meters. 
 ^ mile. 
 34 mile. 
 :' 8 mile. 
 
 4.91 meters. 
 1 2 mile. 
 3 miles. 
 
 8. 1 1 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek about i mile northeast of main body 
 of Langford Creek and three-eighths mile north of Haw Bush Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point near Leary 's old wharf, about i foot above 
 high water, 6 yards west of shore , 10 yards northeast of shore, and 10 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below ba.sc of monument. 
 
Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 References. — _ a / // 
 
 "Nest" (N 33° 43' E) o 00 00 
 
 North chimney of house 3S 43 
 
 House among trees 150 10 . . 
 
 Chimney of house 179 15 
 
 Chimney of house 194 37 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 59 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 280 30 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 298 51 30 
 
 NEST. 
 
 y^ mile. 
 f^ mile. 
 ^'i mile. 
 ]4. mile. 
 2,5 8 miles. 
 
 17.45 meters. 
 
 15.75 meters. 
 
 15.80 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western sliore of East Fork of Langford Creek on point about i^/g miles northeast 
 of main body of Langford Creek and five-eighths mile southwest of entrance to Philips Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality.- — Observed station is in a pasture about 10 feet above high water, 11 yards north 
 of edge of bank, 12 yards west of edge of bank, 16 yards west-northwest of point of bank, and 125 yards 
 south of clump of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Well" (N 18° 22' E) o 00 00... 
 
 Large chimney of house 4 41 
 
 Near large chimney of house 62 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickorj- stump (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 115 06 10 . . . 
 
 Chimney of small house 166 21 
 
 Chimney of rambling house 194 49 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter). 212 15 
 
 Large tree in small clump 275 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 334 44 00... 
 
 East peak of shed 346 12 
 
 WOLL. 
 
 X mile. 
 3 miles. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
 10.07 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 ifl miles. 
 
 12.59 meters. 
 
 38. 40 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek about i mile north of Haw Bush 
 Point and three-eighths mile southwest of entrance to Philips Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in comer of cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 
 10 yards southwest of edge of bank, 17 yards north of edge of bank, iq yards northwest of extreme point 
 of bank, and 125 yards east-northeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
68 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References.^ " ' " 
 
 "Harp" (N 5° 32' W) o 00 00 ^■'■t niile. 
 
 South peak of barn 8 52 J'4 mile. 
 
 Large chimney of house 29 32 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of large house 37 37 ifi miles. 
 
 Chimney of shanty 56 06 i mile. 
 
 Right comer of west chimney of large brick 
 
 house 107 59 ^ mile. 
 
 East peak of large bam 151 18 !< mile. 
 
 Right comer of north chimney of brick house 155 52 J^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of chimney of house 247 13 125 yards. 
 
 HARP. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Kast Fork of Langford Creek on point ojjposite entrance to Philips 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at southeast end of row of bushes on a marsh point about i 
 foot above high water, 20 yards southwest of edge of marsh, 20 yards west of edge of marsh, 24 yards 
 northwest of edge of marsh, and 40 yards from a tree-fringed batik. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Clay " (N 46° 44' W) o 00 00 '4 mile. 
 
 East chimney of brick house 23 45 ^ mile. 
 
 South peak of large barn 52 31 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 76 58 2 miles. 
 
 Largesquarechimneyonwestendofhou.se 167 17 J^ mile. 
 
 Northeast peak of long bam 201 39 ^^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 204 11 % mile. 
 
 CLAY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek about one-eighth mile south of 
 Lovely Cove and five-eighths mile northwest of entrance to Philips Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 20 feet above high water and 6 j'ards south- 
 west of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siuface of ground. Subsiuface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lovely " (N 7° 19' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Left tangent of chimney of brick house 31 46 ' ■, mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches diameter) 50 30 4.61 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches diameter) 109 36 30 4.13 meters. 
 
 West chimney of large brick house 118 24 i}{ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree (10 inches di- 
 ameter) 141 50 50 6.23 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree (10 inches di- 
 ameter) 172 22 50 6.24 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree (13 inches di- 
 ameter) 220 44 20 .... . 8.15 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (9 inches diameter). 255 37 50 5.06 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 69 
 
 LOVELY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on nortli side of entrance to Lovely 
 Cove and three-fourths mile northwest of entrance to Philips Creek. (See Chart No. ,^0.) 
 
 Immciliate locality. — Observed station is at edge of cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 12 
 yards north of shore, i yard north of top of slight slope, and 70 yards east of a cut in shore. 
 
 Maries. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Gut" (848° 15' E) o 
 
 Chimney of large brick house 5 
 
 East peak of long barn 22 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (3 inches diameter) 84 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 132 
 
 Chimney on east end of brick house 219 
 
 Near chimney of brick house 291 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 326 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 327 
 
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 ^ mile. 
 
 i}4 miles. 
 
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 J4 mile. 
 >2 mile. 
 
 2.28 meters. 
 
 37 
 
 4.55 meters. 
 
 GUT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on point at north side of entrance 
 to a small cove al:)Out one-fourth mile east of entrance to Lovely Cove and one-half mile northwest of 
 entrance to Philips Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a mar.sh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 northeast of edge of marsh, 16 yards nortli of edge of marsh, 21 yards east of edge of marsh, and 65 yards 
 north-northwest of extreme point of marsh. 
 
 jl/arA-r. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Philip" (S 38° 26' E) o 00 00 
 
 Northeast peak of long bam 19 32 
 
 Chimney on southwest end of small house . . 140 06 
 
 East end of small shed 185 04 
 
 Near comer of brick house 234 02 
 
 Southeast peak of bam 238 07 
 
 Chinmey on ell of house 26S 40 
 
 Chimney on west end of house 357 47 
 
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 lii miles. 
 
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 PHILIP. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek at north side of entrance to Philips 
 Creek and about five-eighths mile southeast of entrance to Lovely Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 yards east 
 of edge of marsh, 15 yards northeast of edge of marsh, 17 yards southeast of edge of marsh, and southwest 
 of a small group of cedar trees. 
 
 Markt. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above sm-face of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
7o Survey oj Oyslcr Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ide" (S 33° 46' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Northeast peak of large bam 22 22 i mile. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 24 40 J^ mile. 
 
 North peak of building no 21 J^ mile. 
 
 .Southwest chimney of small house 160 3S i5^ miles. 
 
 Hast peak of small shed 178 21 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 241 2>3i 20 15-79 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 272 24 10 g.oo meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 340 46 00 13-97 meters. 
 
 IDE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek at south side of entrance to Philips 
 Creek about 2 miles northeast of main body of Langford Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 17 yards east of shore, 15 
 yards southeast of a cut in shore, and 18 yards northeast of another cut in shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Hoo" (S 17° 22' W) o GO 00 • ^ mile. 
 
 Northeast peak of house ig 30 i54 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 49 45 ^ mile. 
 
 South peak of bam 148 20 % mile. 
 
 Chimney of True house 293 22 }4 mile. 
 
 East peak of large bam 346 27 ^s mile. 
 
 HOO. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek about i' g miles northeast of main 
 body of Langford Creek, seven-eighths mile north of Haw Bush Point and three-eighths mile south of 
 entrance to Philips Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 southeast of shore , 14 yards east of shore , 20 yards north of shore , and in front of water bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 7 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cult" (S'37° 20' W) o 00 00 fl mile. 
 
 North peak of bam 23 23 ^ mile. 
 
 South peak of bam 74 54 }4 mile. 
 
 East peak of bam 115 33 i^ miles. 
 
 South peak of bam 135 05 2 miles. 
 
 North peak of large bam 311 01 X niil^- 
 
 Left comer of east chimney of brick house . . 318 56 }4 mile. 
 
 CULT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on point about iX miles northeast 
 of main body of Langford Creek and one-fourth mile east of Leary's old wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 12 yards south-southeast 
 of shore, 16 yards east of shore, 4 yards south-southeast of a road, and 40 yards southeast of a w'harf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 References. — • o / // 
 
 "Wann" (S 28° 24' W) o 00 00 
 
 Peak of house showing through trees 12 57 
 
 Chimney of house ' 22 32 
 
 South peak of house 53 03 
 
 South peak of house 147 08 . . 
 
 Chimney of house 170 26 
 
 North chimney of house 224 39 
 
 Near peak of bam 355 43 .. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
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 WANN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on Haw Bush Point at west side of 
 entrance to Kings Creek and Wanns Cove, and about seven-eighths mile northeast of main body of 
 Langford Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 2 yards south of shore, 2 yards 
 north of shore, and 16 yards west-southwest of a persimmon tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Com " (S 58° 36' W) o 00 00... 
 
 Chimney of house near shore 6 19 
 
 Chimney on south end of house 11 25 
 
 South peak of large bam 58 58 
 
 East chimney of house 93 05 
 
 Peak of house among trees 134 33 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (9 inches 
 
 diameter) 184 32 00 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree 196 22 10 . . . 
 
 North chimney of Stoop storehause 226 54 
 
 North peak of Stoop long bam 230 32 
 
 vSouth chimney of house 271 15 
 
 CORN. 
 
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 i^. miles. 
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 yi mile . 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of East Fork of Langford Creek on east side of a small cove about 
 three-eighths mile east of main body of Langford Creek , and one-half mile southwest of Haw Bush Point. 
 (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of ciUtivated land about 3 feet above high water, 
 12 yards east-southeast of shore, and 4 yards east-southciist of line of trees between shore and station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement montiment projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Neck" (S 55° 31' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house near shore 13 
 
 Chimney of large house 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 41 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 83 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 132 
 
 Near peak of bam 144 10 
 
 Near comer of house 320 42 
 
 31 
 
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 yi mile. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
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 3<( mile. 
 yi mile. 
 
72 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 NECK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Langford Creek on Orchard Point at soutli side of entrance to 
 East Fork of Langford Creek about one-fourth mile south of Cacaway Island. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 6 feet above high water, 6 yards south of shore, 12 
 yards east of shore, 10 yards east-southeast of point of bank in cultivated field, and 30 yards northwest 
 of corner of peach orchard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 Rejerences. — 011/ 
 
 "Major" (S 4° 41' W) o 
 
 Right peak of bam ' 31 
 
 Right chimney of house 51 
 
 Right chimney of small house 73 
 
 Chimney on right end of house among trees . 196 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 218 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (3 inches diam- 
 
 eter). 
 
 305 26 50 
 
 % mile. 
 \''/i miles. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 lyi miles. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 11.67 meters. 
 27.58 meters. 
 
 MAJOR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Langford Creek about lyi miles north of Chester River, three- 
 eighths mile southeast of Drum Point and three-fourth mile south of Orchard Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 hnmediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 25 
 yards southeast of shore, 17 yards southeast of edge of bluff, 9 yards southeast of wire fence, and 18 yards 
 south of locust trees. 
 
 Marlis. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Peach " (S 24° 02' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house ig 35 3^ miles. 
 
 East gable of house 25 54 i>^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of Ashley house 47 or i mile. 
 
 East gable of house 68 32 i}4 miles. 
 
 East gable of house 95 52 i mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 103 30 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 128 02 10 16.49 meters. 
 
 North chimney of Broven house 305 20 X mile. 
 
 PEACH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Langford Creek about one-half mile north of Chester River and 
 three-fourths mile south of Drum Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 4 yards east 
 of shore, 300 yards west of peach orchard, and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs driven 
 flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of groimd. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, KeiU County, Md. 
 
 73 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Langford" (S 15° 55' E) o 00 
 
 North gable of house 11 54 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 28 23 
 
 North chimney of house 72 35 
 
 East gable of barn 123 41 
 
 East chimney of small house 158 14 
 
 East chimney of house 167 58 
 
 Chimney of small house 179 01 
 
 East chimney of house igg 02 
 
 LANGFORD. 
 
 J^ mile. 
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 lyi miles. 
 
 ~yi mile. 
 1% miles. 
 2% miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River, on Nichols Point, at east side of entrance to Lang- 
 ford Creek. (,See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sandy point among persimmon trees about 2 feet 
 above high water, 12 T,-ards inshore, and 200 yards south of a marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gordon" (S 10° 42' W) o 00 00 
 
 East one of group of four pine trees 2 21 
 
 East chimney of house 45 45 
 
 Chimney of small house 56 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 72 02 30 
 
 East chimney of house 87 27 
 
 South gable of bam 115 53 
 
 South chimney of house 141 02 
 
 Chimney of house 152 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 218 39 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 287 15 30 
 
 Northwest corner of Earle bathhouse 299 00 
 
 Cupola on bam 332 26 
 
 North gable of house 346 57 
 
 SPANIARD POINT 2 UPPER. 
 
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 miles. 
 
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 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River on Lower Spaniard Point aljout ly^ miles 
 east of Nichols Point, seven-eighths mile south of Cliffs Landing and one-half mile southwest of Spaniard 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 southeast of shore, and 300 yards northwest of woods. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 11.72 meters S 70° 51' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement-filled tile pipe bearing the legend "U. S. C. S. 
 1896," with top 6 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on stand- 
 ard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface of groimd. 
 
74 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Mil. 
 
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 References. — ° 
 
 " Langford " (N 87° 27' W) o 
 
 South gable of barn 2 
 
 East gable of bam 16 
 
 Church steeple 29 
 
 West chimney of Brown house 37 
 
 West chimney of house 76 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Clifls Landing. . . . 100 
 
 vSouth gable of house loi 
 
 " Westcotts Windmill" 117 
 
 Reperbnce station 196 
 
 North gable of barn 295 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point. . . . 302 
 
 East chimney of house on Grays Inn Creek. . 352 
 
 QUAKER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River in Cliff Bight about three-fourtlis mile north of 
 Nichols Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 3 feet above high water, 8 yards north- 
 west of shore, 8 yards southeast of a wire fence and a row of pear trees, and 6 yards south of a group of 
 persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument p.'-ojecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Brown " (N 80° 42' E) o 
 
 West gable of bam 15 
 
 Left tangent of Spaniard Wharf 24 
 
 Northeast corner of Earle house 70 
 
 North gable of house near Reeds Creek 102 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point. . . 114 
 
 Lone oak tree 147 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberr>- tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 203 08 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 319 ig 
 
 West chimney of house 351 40 
 
 }i mile. 
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 ^4 mile. 
 
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 J4 mile. 
 
 EVANS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River on Upper .Spaniard Point about five-eighths 
 mile south of Cliffs Landing and one-eighth mile northeast of Spaniard Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 north of shore, and 200 yards east of end of Spaniard Wharf. 
 
 Marlis. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Mil. 
 
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 References. — ° 
 
 "Chester" (S 80° 13' E) o 
 
 Lone walnut tree (6 inches diameter) 106 
 
 South gable of fishing shack near shore 136 
 
 "Spaniard Wharf 1896" (old triangulation 
 
 station) 124 
 
 Right tangent of piles at end of Spaniard 
 
 Wharf 167 
 
 North chimney of house i8g 
 
 West chimney of house 212 
 
 Chimney of Martin cabin 219 
 
 N'orth gable of Cliffs Landing house 234 
 
 East chimney of house 247 
 
 North gable of barn 276 
 
 " Westcotts Windmill " 282 
 
 East gable of barn 308 
 
 North gable of Hay barn 318 
 
 East gable of barn 348 
 
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 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River on Cliffs Point ]ict\vcen Cliffs Bight and 
 Conimegys Bight about one-fourth mile west of Cliffs Landing. (Sec Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 12 feet above high water. 25 yards 
 north of shore, 7 yards north of edge of bank, and 45 yards southeast of a large cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Deep Point 2 " (N So° 15' E) o 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 4 49 2 Vj miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 22 55 j}-^ miles. 
 
 North gable of small fishing shack 82 04 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of barn 115 26 3 ;.^ miles. 
 
 Nail in l^lazc in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 157 07 10 13-55 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 209 09 50 14.13 meters. 
 
 East gable of house 220 55 300 yards. 
 
 East gable of bam 334 04 300 yards. 
 
 West chimney of house 338 ^;} I'j miles. 
 
 Northwest corner of Martin shack 343 03 77 yards. 
 
 West gable of wharf house 355 27 ^ mile. 
 
 STRATTON. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River at west side of entrance to Commeg>'S Bight 
 near Cliffs Landing and about one-fourth mile northeast of Cliffs Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about on level with high water, 5 feet north 
 of shore, and 21 yards southwest of entrance to a small creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Ken! Connly, Mil. 
 
 Kefercnces. — ° ' 
 
 " Deep Point 2 " (N 83° 53^ E) o 00 
 
 Cupola on barn 7 50 
 
 West gable of comcrib 23 27 
 
 Southwest comer of wharf house 82 04 
 
 North gable of house 1 14 03 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point .... 125 14 
 
 Pine tree on line with bulkhead of wharf ... . 154 29 
 
 North chimney of house 266 37 
 
 West gable of Westcott barn 319 58 
 
 West gable of bam 340 32 
 
 CHESTER. 
 
 i>4 miles. 
 
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 i>2 miles. 
 100 yards. 
 
 3 miles. 
 3^ miles. 
 100 yards. 
 400 yards. 
 iX miles. 
 1% miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River about three-fourths mile east of Upper Span- 
 iard Point and seven-eightlis mile south of Deep Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a low meadow about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 2 yards south of board and wire fence, 2 yards east of rail fence, and 35 yards northwest 
 of gate to front yard of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Evans" (N 80° 12' W) o 00 00 . . . 
 
 South chimney of house 6 21 
 
 East gable of Cliffs Landing house 23 38 
 
 East gable of house ^ 35 11 
 
 Chimney of house 51 47 
 
 South chimney of Westcott house 76 43 
 
 West gable of bam 85 17 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Indiantown Wharf .. , 116 41 
 
 South cupola of bam 139 37 
 
 West chimney of Emory house 158 45 
 
 Westchimney0fEm0r5-tenanthou.se 218 16 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 247 33 10 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 328 54 50 ... 
 
 J^ mile. 
 2X miles. 
 i>8 miles. 
 1^2 miles. 
 lyi miles, 
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 I mile. 
 i>2 miles. 
 iX miles. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 100 yards. 
 
 11.67 meters. 
 
 24.18 meters. 
 
 WESTCOTT'S WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of Chester River about onc-eightli mile inshore from nurlhcni 
 end of Commegys Bight and lyi miles northeast of Cliffs Landing. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 35 feet high and on a bani. It is separate from the 
 water tank which is back of the bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of windmill. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CORPSE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River about three-eighths mile southeast of Deep 
 Point, i>i miles east-northeast of Spaniard Wharf, and five-eighths mile southwest of Indiantown Wliarf. 
 (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Obstjrx-ed station is on a sanded marsh strip about i foot above high water, 3 
 yards east of shore, 18 yards south-southeast of a point, 43 yards north by east of another point, and one- 
 eighth mile west of a large house . 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, KenI Coiinly, Md. yj 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Chester" (S 39° 24' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Spaniard Wharf 30 29 i Vj miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near Cliffs Landing 61 43 i3-4 miles. 
 
 Right peak of house on Deep Point 83 48 j.< mile. 
 
 Left one of two chimneys on south end of 
 
 brick house 147 03 i mile . 
 
 Left tangent of Indiantown Wharf 173 17 s^s mile. 
 
 Chimney of ell of house near Indiantown 
 
 Wharf 181 53 5^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of large house 228 11 J4 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 297 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of old house 359 07 J^ mile. 
 
 DEEP POINT 2. 
 
 (jcneral locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River on Deep Point about 1^4 miles east of Cliffs 
 Landing, 1^4 miles northeast of Spaniard Wharf, and three-fourths mile west of Indiantown Wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, among several cedar and 
 poplar trees on a point, 13 yards northeast of shore, 21 yards southwest by west of shore, 40 yards north- 
 west of extreme end of point, and 120 yards southeast of a i ' 2-ston,- house. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is on line with west end of house 17.14 meters N 53° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch tile pipe set in cement with top 2 inches below 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument project- 
 ing 4 inches above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Thorn" (N 40° 10' IC) o 00 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 11 43 3^^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 13 04 i|s miles. 
 
 Near chimney on west peak of house 22 58 2l4 miles. 
 
 .Southwest peak of house near Indiantown 
 
 Wharf 31 23 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of cedar tree (15 
 
 inches diameter) 45 27 00 1 1 .48 meters. 
 
 Cupola on bam 61 43 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 93 54 00 15.02 meters. 
 
 Largest one of three chimneys of house 102 07 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney of brick house 153 25 i mile. 
 
 Chinmey on near peak of house 233 39 1/4 miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 265 58 20 17.14 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 266 00 20 17.78 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of back of Westcott house 279 56 120 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of double tree (8 
 inches diameter) 340 43 00 19.74 meters. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 INDIAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River near IncIianto\\n Wharf about three-fourths 
 mile east-northeast of Deep Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Disserved station is about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards east of shore end 
 of Indiantown Wharf, 10 yards southeast of shore, 21 yards north of curved fence of yard of a small house, 
 and 40 yards north by west of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 I)clow base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Corpse" (S 38° 10' W) o 00 00 >/% mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Spaniard Wharf 22 40 2 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of Westcott bungalow 34 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Near comer of wharf house 72 50 100 yards. 
 
 Left tangent of Massey brick house g6 48 ' ,' mile. 
 
 Large chimney of house beyond trees 146 08 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house near Quaker Neck 
 
 Wharf 161 24 I,' ^' miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 176 19 5^ mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 182 24 120 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 287 43 30 31.24 meters. 
 
 Near corner of house 288 24 \s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 305 59 10 1S.68 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diame- 
 ter) 319 41 10 30.92 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of curved fence 324 40 40 yards. 
 
 Chimney of large house 334 58 '2 mile. 
 
 THORN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River opposite White Cove near Westcott 
 Wharf, and about three-fourths mile northeast of Deep Point. (See Chart No, 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 15 
 yards northwest of shore, 5 yards sauthwest of corner of board fence, 60 j-ards south-southeast of a brick 
 house, and 42 yards southwest of piles of old wharf at shore line. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 " Shippen"(N 43° 17' E) o 00 
 
 Near peak of large house 18 40 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 23 21 
 
 Corner post of fence (4 inches diameter) . . , , t,^ 23 
 
 Cupola of bam 104 13 
 
 Chimney of small house 159 09 
 
 Near corner of Miissey house 208 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) 283 57 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 338 27 
 
 j.2 mile. 
 4K miles. 
 Ji mile. 
 4.33 meters. 
 Ji mile. 
 i}4 miles. 
 yi mile. 
 
 13.74 meters. 
 
 5-35 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Cimtify, Md. 
 
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 ASHLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River near Ashland Wharf and about one- 
 fourth mile northeast of White Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 5 vards southeast of shore, 
 32 yards southwest of fence, and 20 yards west-northwest of persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Indian" (S 43° 29' W) o 00 00 '.^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Indiantown Wharf 5 44 }< mile. 
 
 Chimney on ell of Massey house 37 46 s-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 116 46 ^4' mile. 
 
 Peak of Quaker Neck Wharf house 145 43 y^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 171 12 50 28.80 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 247 22 50 22.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 289 34 10 17.29 meters. 
 
 Chimney of summerhouse 356 04 ,'j mile. 
 
 SHIPPEN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River oj^posite Ashland Wharf on point at 
 southern side of entrance to Shippen Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point about i foot above high water, 
 6 yards southwest of shore, 12 yards northeast of shore, 15 yards north of end of sand point, and 25 yards 
 southeast of trees along edge of cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top pro- 
 jecting 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with lop 
 2 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Oyster" (N 38° 22') o 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 18 
 
 Peak of barn 26 
 
 Chimney on end of house 27 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 54 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Ashland Wharf 69 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 79 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 135 
 
 Tangent of piles at Indiantown Wharf 154 
 
 Tangent of Deep Point 182 
 
 Near chimney of house .• ■ • • 189 
 
 Nail in blaze ia pear tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 263 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 292 
 
 Near peak of barn 341 
 
 Smoke pipe on Quaker Neck wharf house . . 359 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 BURNS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River opposite Quaker Neck Wharl', about 
 one-half mile northeast of Ashland WTiarf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in meadow land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 southeast of shore, 50 yards southwest by south of point, 145 yards northeast by east of a fence, and 200 
 yards northwest of another fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ashland" (S 45° 22' W) o 00 00 
 
 Chimney of house on Westcott Wharf 18 36 
 
 .South peak of large barn 78 48 
 
 Near chimne)' of Quaker Neck WTiarf house . 8q 20 . 
 
 I^eft chimney of old house 108 41 
 
 Left tangent 1 f hook-shaped point of marsh . 183 22 
 
 Near peak of house 196 25 
 
 Windmill 234 22 30 
 
 Chimney of house 280 56 
 
 Left chimney of house on Ashland Road . . . 323 57 
 
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 OYSTER. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about one-eighth mile northeast of 
 Quaker Neck Wharf and one-half mile southwest of entrance to Jarretts Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 8 
 yards west-northwest of edge of bank, g yards north-northwest of edge of bank, 25 yards northeast by 
 north of a cedar tree, 100 yards southwest of low land, and 115 yards east of fence near a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-incli tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Jarrett" (N 67° 48' E) o 00 00 5 s mile. 
 
 Left peak of Bookers Wharf house 21 00 i}i miles. 
 
 Cupola 50 14 I mile. 
 
 Windmill 50 55 " s mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 107 14 i-' s miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 123 50 i? 4' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diame- 
 ter) 143 13 30 24.go meters. 
 
 Smoke pipe of wharf house 151 03 yi mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 180 43 130 yards. 
 
 Left chimney of old house on near side of 
 
 Jarretts Creek 277 29 } s mile. 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 309 06 1J4 miles. 
 
 STARKLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River, about three-fourths mile east of Quaker 
 Neck Wharf and one-half mile southwest of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in meadow land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 east by south of shore, 33 yards south of first cut in shore, 140 yards north by west of a fence, 145 yards 
 southwest of point where another fence meets shore, and 275 yards south of large cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Aid. 8i 
 
 References.— ° ' ^' 
 
 " Bums" (S 6i° 34' W) o 00 00 ' j mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Quaker Neck Wharf house. 39 02 "s mile. 
 
 Right peak of bam 66 43 i mile. 
 
 Peakof middle dormer window of large house 114 30 '4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of large house 163 4g i '4 miles. 
 
 Left peak of Bookers Wharf house 187 48 '2 mile. 
 
 Large cedar tree 191 11 275 yards. 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of bam 262 00 20 '2 mile. 
 
 Weather vane on bam 320 01 50 'j mile. 
 
 JARRETT. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River, about five-eighths mile southwest of 
 Melton Point, one-fourth mile east of entrance to Jarretts Creek, and five-eighths mile west of Bookers 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 14 yards north of shore, 50 
 
 \ards from a short fence at shore, 65 yards west of entrance to slough, and 175 ^-ards from another fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Melton" (N 61° 34' E) o 00 00 H rnile. 
 
 Left peak of house on ridge i 35 lyi miles. 
 
 Right peak of small house 47 58 i^ mile. 
 
 West peak of Bookers Wharf house 48 50 s s mile. 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on bam 96 01 3^^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on cupola on bam 125 48 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house near Indiantown Wharf . 155 29 ijs miles. 
 
 Large chimney of Massey brick house 169 16 I's miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe of Quaker Neck Wharf house . . 182 so s^" mile. 
 
 Peakof middle dormer window of large house 299 07 • '.mile. 
 
 BOOKER. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River, ab;)ut 175 yards northeast of Bookers 
 Wharf and one-half mile south of Melton Point. (See Chart No. 30. i 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sanded marsh about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 southeast of shore, 13 yards east by south of a small point, 30 yards southwest by south of locust trees, 
 125 yards northwest by north of a house on 20-foot bank, and 140 yards northwest of a creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Starkley " (S 67° 55' W) o 00 00 s^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Quaker Neck Wharf house. 17 46 iX niiles. 
 
 Near peak of house in woods 33 23 ^ mile. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window on left side 
 
 of house among trees 68 05 J4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 113 38 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 182 23 40 29.46 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house on bank 293 48 125 yards. 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 350 47 175 yards. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 JOURNKV. 
 
 (u-iu'i(il IvL all I y.-'li'dstem short- of iii)])i.t ClicstLT Ri\i 
 inik- norLlicast of Hookers Wharf. (Sec Chart No. 50.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 20 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 southeast by east of edge of bank, south of large elm tree, and northeast of several sycamore and locust 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Booker" (S 28° 15' W). o 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 4 
 
 Smoke pipe of Quaker Neck WTiarf house ... 41 
 Near peak of house with three dormer win- 
 dows yy 
 
 Right chimney of 2 ! 2-story house 107 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diameter) 134 
 
 Large cedar tree in yard near fence 187 
 
 Near peak of old house 318 
 
 Nail in blaze in sycamore tree (8 inches 
 diameter) 355 
 
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 '2 mile. 
 
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 200 yards. 
 
 ;i.oo meters. 
 
 MELTON. 
 
 (Jctu'ial locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River, on Melton Point, about one-half mile 
 north of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 4 yards south of shore. 40 
 yards north of shore, 32 yards northwest of extreme end of point, 2 yards northeast of marsh, and 125 
 yards east-southeast of clump of cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pomona" (N 53° 38' W) o 
 
 Right chimney of house on knoll 17 
 
 Right peak of roof of building 08 
 
 Left chimney of house 118 
 
 Northwest chimney of house on bank near 
 
 Bookers Wharf 219 
 
 Northwest peak of Bookers WTiarf house .... 226 
 Smoke pipe of Quaker Neck Wharf house . . . 296 
 Near chimney of house with dormer windows 346 
 
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 CAKE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Chester River, about three-eighths mile north of Melton 
 Point and seven-eighths mile north of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh about i foot above high water, 13 yards east- 
 southeast of shore, 35 yards northeast by north of shore, 35 yards northeast of rounded point, 150 yards 
 north-northwest of entrance to a creek, 200 yards south-southwest of buildings, and 300 y^ards south of a 
 house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County. Md. 
 
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 References. ° 
 
 "Journey" (S 36° 29' E) o 
 
 Chimney on ell of house to left of trees j 
 
 Northwest peak of Bookers Wharf house . . . ,58 
 
 South chimney of near one of twin houses . 142 
 East chimney of brick house among trees on 
 
 ridge 1 69 
 
 South peak of building 229 
 
 Large lone tree on ridge 299 
 
 Left chimney of large house 324 
 
 POMONA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River about five-eighths mile northwest of Melton 
 Point and one-half mile south of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 hnmcdiiite locality. — Observed station is among small trees near edge of cultivated field, about 12 
 feet above high water, 6 yards west of edge of bank, and 8 )-ards from top of slope to marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / /r 
 
 "Taste" (N 5° 30' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 14 
 
 Windmill 52 
 
 Right corner of house 71 
 
 Large lone tree in field 93 
 
 Left chimne>' of large house 103 
 
 Ell of house to left of trees 126 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 167 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 196 39 40 12. 18 meters. 
 
 Large cherry tree 277 32 300 yards. 
 
 BILL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Cliestcr River uboul three-fourths mile north of .Melton 
 Point and nearly opposite Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30. i 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in grove of elm, ash, and oak trees on north side of a point 
 about 20 feet above high water, 7 yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 30 yards east-northeast of a 
 small house, and 40 yards west-southwest of a fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 1; 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cake ' ' (S 15° 41' E) o 00 00 34 mile. 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 12 04 1}^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 20 43 40 12-37 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (9 inches diameter) . 69 23 10 9. 92 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 129 28 40 2. 95 meters. 
 
 East chimney of brick house 137 29 J-^ mile. 
 
 Peak of sharp roof 155 53 ^ mile. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " 243 52 40 2^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on peak of house on Rolphs Wharf . 247 37 40 2^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) .... 280 24 50 7. 60 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of house on ridge 322 17 ^^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (15 inches diameter) . . . 343 25 10 12. 30 meters. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 349 32 i mile. 
 
 }i mile. 
 
 5. 23 meters. 
 2 miles. 
 1J-4 miles. 
 i,'i miles. 
 I, '2 miles. 
 I ' > miles. 
 
 7. 74 meters. 
 
84 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 TASTE. 
 
 Cciicicil locnliiy. — Western shore of upper Chester River on point at east side of entrance to Browns 
 Creek, about r mile northwest of Melton Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immi-iliitte locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point between Chester River and Browns Creek, 
 about 5 yards north of shore of Chester River, 30 yards south of shore of Browns Creek, 50 vards south- 
 west of point of shore of Browns Creek, and 55 yards west-southwest of cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting & 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Make ' ' (N 52° 14' E) o 00 00 ■' s mile. 
 
 Windmill 7 11 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 25 20 i J^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on ridge 68 58 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 84 20 !%■ miles. 
 
 West chimney of left one of twin houses. . . . 142 ig Is mile. 
 
 Right chimney of brick house 266 13 f^ mile. 
 
 Largest cedar tree in clump (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 350 28 54 yards. 
 
 MAKE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River about 1% miles north of Melton Point and 
 three-eighths mile northeast of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture land, about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 north of shore, no yards west of tangent of point of curve of shore, and 325 yards southeast of farm 
 buildings behind trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Broad" (N 61° 13' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill o 22 30 i '.'2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of canning house at Wilmers 
 
 Wharf 18 26 -I-' 8 miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house on ridge 45 45 i ■4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on ridge 80 05 lyi miles. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on barn 118 55 2^4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of left one of twin houses .... 155 18 f^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 227 30 i mile. 
 
 South peak of building in woods. 307 04 i mile. 
 
 DOWN. 
 
 General locality, — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about 2 miles southwest of entrance 
 to Southeast Creek and i mile east of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.} 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small rounded point of sanded marsh, about i foot 
 above high water, 5 )-ards south of shore, 40 yards east by south of an inlet, and 95 yards west of a fence 
 beyond trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 85 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Bill" (S 73° 52' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 East peak of large barn ■ t,}, 37 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 75 53 ij 2 miles. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " 138 57 20 i mile. 
 
 Right peak of small house near Rolphs 
 
 Wharf 153 54 2% miles. 
 
 Left peak of taller of two bams 197 17 J4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 232 06 10 52. 50 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 253 25 40 47. 18 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 348 29 50 14. 34 meters. 
 
 JULIUS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about one-half mile southwest o.' 
 Wilraers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded grass point fringed by cedar trees and about 
 2 yards south of shore . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Down" (S 56° 12' W) o 
 
 Chimney of left one of twin houses 10 
 
 Near peak of large bam 37 
 
 Middle one of three large trees 39 
 
 " Robertson Windmill" 130 
 
 South chimney of house at Rolphs Wharf. . 165 
 
 Weather vane on large bam 176 
 
 Northwest peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery . . 187 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 198 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 318 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (9 inches diam- 
 eter) 345 21 13. 
 
 37 
 
 53 
 
 52 
 
 30 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ys mile. 
 iV miles. 
 iSs miles. 
 iX miles. 
 
 ■?s mile. 
 
 4. 77 meters. 
 4. 30 meters. 
 
 BROAD. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of upper Chester River, on an island at entrance to Broad 
 Creek, about i mile northeast of entrance to Browns Creek. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on western end of a marsh island, about 9 yards north of 
 shore, 43 yards south of shore, and 52 yards east-southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nils" (N 80° 24' E) o 00 00 yi mWe. 
 
 Near peak of cannery 7 17 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house on ridge 51 09 2^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of bam 98 26 i mile. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window of large house 132 08 iK miles. 
 
 East peak of large bam to left of large tree . . 190 34 i mile. 
 
 "Robertson Windmill" 341 25 30 i>^ miles. 
 
86 Survry of Oyster Bars, Kent (.'ounly, Md. 
 
 NILS. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River, about three-fourths mile west of 
 entrance to Southeast Creek and one hah' mile east of an island at entrance to Broad Creek. (See prog- 
 ress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated field, about 5 feet above high water, 
 4 yards north of shore, no yards east by south of tangent of point of curve of shore, and 450 yards south- 
 west of a house and windmill. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Robertson ' ' (N 59° 04' E ) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Weather vane on southwest peak of largest 
 
 bam on ridge 10 46 i>2 miles. 
 
 North peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery ,57 oj yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house near Wilmers Wharf 41 52 !-2 mile. 
 
 West chimney of large house on ridge 133 32 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on hill 158 22 i mile. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " _ 336 55 ^ mile. 
 
 WILMERS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River on southwest side of entrance to South- 
 east Creek, about 175 yards northeast of Wilmers Wharf. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded grass point between ri\'cr and marsh, about 3 
 feet above high water. 7 yards east of shore, 5 yards southwest of shore, and 6 yards s nithcast of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center pi)int of triangle on standard cement numumcnt projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried ^vith top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References . — ■ o / // 
 
 "Julius" (S 60° 34' W) o 00 00 ,'2 mile. 
 
 Chimney on near one of twin houses 4 58 2 ' s miles. 
 
 East peak of large bam 27 14 iji miles. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill" ^ 74 oy 30 ', smile. 
 
 Cupola on Robertson bam .> 83 23 '2 mile. 
 
 Flagpole on Rolphs Wharf 1 54 o& 20 i>-4 miles. 
 
 Weather vane on large bam i6q 23 i}-2 miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn 212 59 300 yards. 
 
 Cupola on bam 284 57 s .s mile. 
 
 Right peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery 348 26 175 yards. 
 
 ROBERTSON WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of upper Chester River opposite entrance to Sovitheast Creek, 
 about i34 miles southeast of Rolphs Wharf. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on windmill on high tower in rear of house. . 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of windmill. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 8^ 
 
 ROBERTSON. 
 
 deneral locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River near Riverside Wharf opposite entrance 
 to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards northwest of shore, 
 45 yards northeast of shore end of a wharf, and 100 yards southwest of a point of land. 
 
 Marks. — Oliserved station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Thorsten " (N 52° 00' E) o 00 00 54 mile. 
 
 Weathervane on large bam q 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on old barn so 31 lyi miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near Wilmers Wharf q-j 11 .^s mile. 
 
 Pinnacle on cupola on barn 105 15 /4 mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of cannery 117 41 ]-^ mile. 
 
 Weathervane on cupola on bam 256 15 20 ^4 mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on another bam 260 56 % mile. 
 
 Spindle on peak of Rolphs lower wharf house 359 2g 1% miles. 
 
 SOUTHEAST. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River on Deep Point at northeastern side ot 
 entrance to S)utheast Creek about three-fourths mile south-southwest of Rolphs Wharf and one-half 
 mile northeast of Wilmers Wharf. (See Progress map. I 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 19 yards 
 south of edge of bank, 21 yards east by north of edge of bank, and 27 yards cast bj- south of extreme 
 point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of m(mument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wilmers" (S 57° 46' W) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Wilmers Wharf 2 57 J/, mile. 
 
 "Robertson Windmill" 34 41 20 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on barn 38 02 ^ mile. 
 
 Weathervane on cupola on barn 38 32 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of long, small shanty 118 31 2 miles. 
 
 Left peak of large bam 134 39 i'^' miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf house 140 54 10 7/^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of long bam 191 46 f^ mile. 
 
 Lightning rod between two chimneys on 
 
 house 248 51 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of Wilmers Wharf cannerj' .... 358 34 s^s mile. 
 
 THORSTEN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about three-fourths mile northeast of 
 Wilmers Wharf and one-half mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. iSee Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 12 yards northwest of shore, 
 10 yards northeast of short fence, and 4 yards southeast of lone cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
88 Snrvcy oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° r " 
 
 "Blank" (N ig" 37' E) o 00 00 * 8 mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of large bam 4 ,54 i>4 miles. 
 
 Northwest peak of large barn 21 09 i mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf 23 },-ii 5 s mile. 
 
 Weathervane on very large barn 48 01 i,'4' miles. 
 
 West peak of barn behind wharf 81 03 i mile. 
 
 Lightning rod to right of two chimneys of 
 
 house Ill 15 if^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 115 15 30 ..... 8. 85 meters. 
 
 Top point of roof of large brick house on 
 
 ridge 135 05 40 2^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on left one of two bams 
 
 at Wilmers Wharf 177 08 40 3^ mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery . . igo 15 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 279 43 30 3. 40 meters. 
 
 BLANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about one-fourth mile west of Rolphs 
 Wharf and tliree-fourths mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grassy point about 2 feet above high water. 7 yards 
 west of share, 9 yards north of shire, 8 yards northwest of extreme end of point, and 40 yards from a 
 dense clump of trees. 
 
 Maries. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 " Rolphs" (N 82° 37' E) o 00 00 ,'4 mile. 
 
 Weathervane on wharf house 10 iq '4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of wharf house 71 30 .'2 mile. 
 
 Left peak of small house among trees 104 28 30 i3,^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 115 06 iJ^ miles. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window of house. . . 271 38 i '4 miles. 
 
 Peak of large barn 7,7,7, 25 S's mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf house 356 27 yi mile. 
 
 ROLPHS. 
 
 General locaVty. — Eastern shore of upper Chester River about 100 yards southeast of Rolphs Wharl 
 and three-fourths mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. iSee Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass bank Ijctween two large willow trees about 6 feet 
 above high water, 5 yards northeast of shore, iq yards south-southwest of side gate to yard, and 7 yards 
 southwest of a road 3 feet higher than observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Southeast" (S 22° 53' W) o 00 00 
 
 Peak of Wilmers Wharf cannen,' 15 06 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf 76 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in. willow tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 88 06 20 
 
 Chimney on ell of Story house 151 36 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (27 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 31 10 
 
 Chimney on ell of Story house 261 56 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (25 inches diam- 
 eter) 309 26 40 
 
 Weathervane on middle of lower wharf 
 
 house 347 42 
 
 }^ mile. 
 i'4 miles. 
 100 yards. 
 
 7. 16 meters. 
 53 yards. 
 
 13. 96 meters. 
 120 yards. 
 
 8. 51 meters. 
 100 yards. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessarv to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as mav 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 corners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the 
 law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 90 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 91 
 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sizes 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the comers of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as establisiied by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present 
 and the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUND.^RIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundretl 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general localit\' of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the Maryland Oyster Chart on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown.' 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with 
 the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the 
 corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second aiid third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast aud (ieodctic Siin-cj- at Washington, D.C. 
 
()2 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their loca- 
 tion have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 .Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"^ gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings 
 of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication under the 
 heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: one, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, but 
 on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation rarely 
 used by engineers not engaged in geodetic sur\'eying, it is recommended only for cases 
 in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An explana- 
 tion of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those not familiar 
 
 * The mean magnetic variation for Kent County was 6" is' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. . 
 - Geographic positions of these trianpiilation stations ran he obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. Washington. D. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Coiinly, Md. 93 
 
 with this method are referred to the pubHcations on the subject by the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the. advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation . 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a jjosition on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries of 
 the oyster bars. For example, take "Phoenix Shoal" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined as to 
 its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Worton Point 2" and "Pooles 
 Island 2 " as determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner is 
 132° 04' and the angle between "Pooles Island 2" and "Bramble" is 68° 13'. Having 
 these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures 
 the actual sextant angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. 
 If the measured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position 
 and the boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat 
 about until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a' three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the boundary 
 as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing 
 the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor 
 over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adja- 
 cent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus 
 obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are 
 shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The 
 
94 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Comity, Md. 
 
 second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and 
 so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a point is reached where 
 both obKerved sextant angles are practically identical with the protractor angles. The 
 point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true posi- 
 tion of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set ofT on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Connnission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position the 
 observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared altogether, 
 the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the corrected bearings 
 agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be anchored in its 
 proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks, for which the bearings are published, have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic decHnation) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 1 The mean magnetic variation for Kent County is 6° 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing'at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 95 
 
 The instrument is placed over a " triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the " Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of o° oo" oo" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary' "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line estabHshed on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 PHOENIX vSHOAL. 
 
 (Chesapeake Ba-[ — Chart Nu. 2,S.\ 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. CT & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 1 
 
 39 17 05.86 
 
 76 12 43. 96 
 
 N 30 43 E 
 N 86 00 W 
 S 16 23 W 
 
 S 30 44 W 
 
 ' S 86 01 E 
 
 N 16 23 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4821 
 4792 
 3737 
 
 Worton Point 2. 
 Poales Island 2. 
 Bramble. 
 
 2 
 
 39 17 09.44 
 
 76 12 52. 05 
 
 N 3i 37 E 
 N 87 17 W 
 S 12 48 w 
 
 S 3S 38 w 
 S 87 18 E 
 N 12 48 E 
 
 4830 
 4574 
 3800 
 
 Worton Point 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Bramble. 
 
 3 
 
 39 17 32. 06 
 
 76 12 37. 70 
 
 N 35 26 E 
 S 83 22 W 
 S 15 oq W 
 
 S 3S 27 W 
 N 83 20 E 
 
 N 1 S oq E 
 
 3964 
 4978 
 4661 
 
 Worton Point 2. 
 Pooks Island J. 
 Bfiimbk-. 
 
 4 
 
 39 17 29.08 
 
 76 12 28. 86 
 
 N Ji 3S E 
 S 8s OS W 
 S 18 23 W 
 
 .S ?T ^6 VV 
 N 8s 0;; E 
 N 18 22 E 
 
 .i94? 
 5U)S 
 460'; 
 
 Worton Point ?. 
 Po-.lcs Mand 2. 
 Brumbk-. 
 
 DEEP SHOAL. 
 {Chesapeaki Ba-'. — Cliari No. .'•>. 
 
 I 
 
 39 
 
 14 46. 00 
 
 76 
 
 13 47-63 
 
 N 28 31 E 
 N 31 37 W 
 S 18 29 W 
 
 S 28 31 W 
 S 31 38 E 
 N 18 29 E 
 
 1288 
 5935 
 2754 
 
 Bramble. 
 Pof.lcs Island 2. 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 14 47. 95 
 
 76 
 
 14 00. 80 
 
 N 42 01 E 
 N 29 01 W 
 S 11 09 W 
 
 S 43 01 W 
 S 20 02 E 
 N 11 00 E 
 
 I4nS 
 5704 
 2729 
 
 Bramble 
 Ponies Island 2. 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 
 3 
 
 39 
 
 IS 19. 80 
 
 76 
 
 13 54- 11 
 
 S 10 30 W 
 
 S 89 26 E 
 N 36 50 W 
 
 N 10 30 E 
 N 89 i6 W 
 S 36 51 E 
 
 793 
 4895 
 
 Mitchell: Bluff 2. 
 Bratnldc. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 4 
 
 39 
 
 15 15- 75 
 
 76 
 
 13 37- 10 
 
 S 17 38 W 
 N 6g 12 E 
 N 39 54 W 
 
 N 17 38 E 
 S 69 12 W 
 S 39 55 E 
 
 3793 
 363 
 5281 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Bramble. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
96 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent Coimly, Md. 
 
 COAL LUMP. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G, B. triauKula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 39 14 38. 93 
 
 / // 
 
 76 14 47. 98 
 
 S 16 40 E 
 N 58 03 E 
 N 16 07 W 
 
 N 16 40 W 
 S 58 03 W 
 S 16 08 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2477 
 2591 
 5508 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Bramble. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 2 
 
 .59 M 30- 91 
 
 76 15 05. 52 
 
 S 25 57 E 
 N 63 17 E 
 N TI 30 W 
 
 N 25 ';6 W 
 S 6"^ "18 W 
 S ,'i 30 E 
 
 2675 
 2975 
 5366 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Bramble. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 3 
 
 39 15 26.40 
 
 76 15 15-75 
 
 S 19 54 E 
 S 85 30 E 
 N 12 16 W 
 
 N 19 S4 W 
 N 8s 31 W 
 S 12 i6 E 
 
 4226 
 2935 
 3776 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Bramble. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 4 
 
 39 15 22- .50 
 
 76 14 41. 05 
 
 S 7 51 E 
 S 87 24 E 
 N 24 05 W 
 
 N 7 50 W 
 N 87 2? W 
 S 24 06 E 
 
 3871 
 2018 
 
 4195 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Bramble. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 GALES LUMPS. 
 (Cheapeake Bay — Chart No. 2S. 
 
 39 
 
 II 37- .S4 
 
 39 
 
 14 19-47 
 
 39 
 
 13 i:-:(>° 
 
 39 
 
 12 56.97 
 
 39 
 
 12 07. 50 
 
 76 19 II. 77 N 58 42 W I S 58 44 E - 
 
 S 61 08 W 
 
 S 31 43 R 
 
 76 17 12. 2 T N 20 44 E 
 
 S 83 26 W 
 
 S 3 26 E 
 
 76 16 24. 20 S 510 w 
 
 S 87 01 E 
 
 N 7 32 E 
 
 76 17 19. 57 S 5 44 E 
 
 N 77 08 E 
 
 N 15 38 E 
 
 76 16 48. 30 ' S o 34 E 
 
 N 54 43 E 
 
 N 8 52 E 
 
 04 
 
 E" 
 
 41 
 
 W 
 
 4=; 
 
 W 
 
 20 
 
 E 
 
 10 E 
 00 W 
 33 W 
 
 44 W 
 10 W 
 
 39 W 
 
 8263 
 
 6360 
 10261 
 
 1 1697 
 
 10144 
 3239 
 7561 
 
 4797 
 9066 
 
 u w 
 
 7227 
 
 45 w 
 
 4736 
 
 53 W 
 
 10526 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range 1. 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Swan Point v 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Swan Point ^ 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 Swan Point ^. 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 Swan Point 1,. 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 MITCHELLS BLUFF BUOY. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 28.) 
 
 97 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True, bearing 
 
 
 
 
 I<atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 12 46.80 
 
 76 16 23. 97 
 
 N 6 12 E 
 N 80 20 W 
 
 S 75 33 .W 
 
 S 6 12 W 
 1 S 80 24 E 
 
 1 N 75 29 E 
 
 9127 
 1 1626 
 
 11841 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 
 2 
 
 39 12 58. 32 
 
 76 16 28. 50 
 
 N 7 15 E 
 N 82 09 W 
 
 S 73 35 W 
 
 i S 7 15 w 
 
 S 82 14 E 
 N 73 31 E 
 
 8755 
 1 1449 
 
 11829 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 
 3 
 
 39 13 "-93 
 
 76 15 50. 42 
 
 N 45 E 
 N 84 53 W 
 
 S 72 53 W 
 
 S 45 w 
 S 84 57 E 
 
 N 72 48 E 
 
 8226 
 12390 
 
 12918 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 
 4 
 
 39 13 00. 00 
 
 76 15 45. 28 
 
 N II W 
 
 S II E 
 
 8621 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 06 W 
 S 74 46 w 
 
 vS 83 II E 
 N 74 41 E 
 
 12567 
 12936 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 
 TOLCHESTER LUMP. 
 
 [Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 28.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 12 52. 81 
 
 76 
 
 14 51. 48 
 
 N 33 37 E 
 N 9 13 W 
 N 82 48 W 
 
 S 33 37 W 
 S 9 13 E 
 S 82 54 E 
 
 1448 
 
 8985 
 13996 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 Light 
 
 2 
 
 39 12 55. 41 
 
 7<5 
 
 15 00. 00 
 
 N 42 31 E 
 
 N 7 5? W 
 N 83 ^3 W 
 
 S 42 31 W 
 S 7 53 E 
 S 83 09 E 
 
 1517 
 8865 
 
 13764 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 Light 
 
 3 
 
 39 13 18. 14 
 
 76 
 
 14 49- 58 
 
 N 64 55 E 
 N 10 31 W 
 N 86 19 W 
 
 S 64 55 w 
 S 10 ^2 E 
 .S 86 24 E 
 
 830 
 8153 
 13965 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 Light 
 
 4 
 
 39 13 IS- 80 
 
 76 
 
 14 41. 60 
 
 N 51 33 E 
 N II 50 W 
 N 86 ^3 W 
 
 S 51 33 W 
 sS II 51 E 
 S 86 08 E 
 
 ■ 
 
 693 
 8270 
 14180 
 
 Mitchells Bluff 2. 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 Craighill Channel 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 Light 
 
 I4126 — 12- 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 HODGES. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 tion station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Formard 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 c / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 3C) 10 21. 87 
 
 76 16 48. 10 
 
 N 57 43 W 
 
 S 57 47 E 
 
 12807 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 
 
 
 s 80 IS w 
 
 N 80 10 E 
 
 12393 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S I 02 E 
 
 N I 02 W 
 
 3664 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 ,^0 1 1 00. 00 
 
 76 16 Si- 07 
 
 N 62 34 W 
 
 S 62 38 E 
 
 I20S3 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 ■ (Rear Range). 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 ii W 
 
 S 86 37 E 
 
 10697 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Front Range). 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 30 W 
 
 N 66 25 E 
 
 14762 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 Tower). 
 
 3 
 
 39 II 31- 73 
 
 76 15 34- 17 
 
 N I 35 W 
 
 S I 35 E 
 
 11610 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 70 38 W 
 
 S 70 43 E 
 
 13532 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 32 W 
 
 N 72 27 E 
 
 14839 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 4 
 
 39 10 53. or 
 
 76 16 06. 10 
 
 N 2 18 E 
 
 S 2 18 W 
 
 12922 
 
 Pooles Island 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 06 W 
 
 S 64 II E 
 
 13261 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 42 w 
 
 N 76 37 E 
 
 13684 
 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 
 s 
 
 39 10 45. 70 
 
 76 16 34. 24 
 
 N 61 39 W 
 
 S 61 44 E 
 
 12715 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Rear Range). 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 14 W 
 
 S 84 19 E 
 
 11253 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 (Front Range). 
 
 
 
 
 S 68 56 W 
 
 N 68 51 E 
 
 15036 
 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tower). 
 
Siifvey 0} Oyster Bars, Kent County, Aid. 
 
 SWAN POINT. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. 28 and 2Q.) 
 
 99 
 
 39 05 39- 09 i 76 16 48. 20 
 
 39 07 20. 67 
 
 5 39 10 2S-7(J 
 
 7 I 31; oS 24. 73 
 
 8 39 oS 05.36 
 
 9 39 07 51- 73 
 
 39 06 46. 38 
 39 °l5 41- S7 
 
 76 17 51- 73 
 
 76 19 00. 00 
 
 76 10 00. 00 
 
 76 17 01. 90 
 
 76 16 48. 10 
 
 76 17 29. 16 
 
 76 17 05-35 
 
 76 17 20. 18 
 
 True bearing 
 
 - Distance 
 
 !3 51 E 
 t7 48 E 
 o 40 E 
 
 N 35 21 E 
 N 48 44 W 
 
 N 82 50 W 
 
 N 56 55 E 
 N 43 03 W 
 
 N 82 25 W 
 
 N 36 34 W 
 N 55 42 W 
 S 81 36 w 
 
 N 57 20 W 
 
 S 79 21 W 
 S 6 27 E 
 
 N 57 43 W 
 
 S 80 15 W 
 S I 02 E 
 
 N 42 06 W 
 
 vS 86 58 W 
 
 S 4 IS E 
 
 N 74 27 E 
 N 28 53 E 
 N 89 59 W 
 
 N 67 33 E 
 N 32 58 E 
 N 87 56 W 
 
 76 17 02. 03 S o 19 E 
 
 N 81 21 E 
 
 N 6 50 E 
 
 76 16 21. 77 S 8 47 W 
 
 N 73 58 E 
 
 N 9 26 W 
 
 N 24 00 W 
 
 S 47 49 W 
 
 S o 40 W 
 
 S 35 22 W 
 
 S 48 47 E 
 
 S 82 54 E 
 
 S 56 57 W 
 
 S 43 06 E 
 
 S 82 29 E 
 
 S 36 37 E 
 S 55 45 E 
 N 8i 32 E 
 
 S 57 25 E 
 
 N 79 16 E 
 N 6 27 W 
 
 S 57 47 E 
 
 N 80 10 E 
 N I 02 W 
 
 S 42 10 E 
 
 N 87 03 E 
 
 N 4 15 W 
 
 S 74 28 W 
 S 28 53 W 
 N 89 56 E 
 
 S 67 34 W 
 .S 152 59 W 
 S 88 01 E 
 
 N o 19 W 
 
 S 81 22 W 
 
 S 6 50 W 
 
 N 8 48 E 
 
 S 73 59 W 
 
 S 9 26 E 
 
 Yards. 
 8732 
 4158 
 5875 
 
 3002 
 12192 
 
 4213 
 10797 
 
 12059 
 3818 
 
 12393 
 3664 
 
 14543 
 12607 
 10116 
 
 1075 
 13214 
 
 2819 
 1670 
 12833 
 
 6756 
 3483 
 3631 
 
 6687 
 2483 
 3819 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 Tower). 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 Tower). 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Front Range). 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 Tower). 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Seven Foot Knoll Light. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Craighill Channel Light 
 
 (Rear Range). 
 Bodkin Point (Old 
 
 Tower). 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Gratitude. 
 Swan Point 3 . 
 Bodkin Point 
 Tower) . 
 
 Gratitude. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Bodkin Point 
 Tower) . 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 (Old 
 
 (Old 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Aid. 
 
 SWAN CREEK. 
 {Swan Creek — Chart No. 28.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 yards. 
 
 338 
 431 
 77° 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triang 
 tion station 
 
 Jla- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 N 42 18 E 
 S 57 02 E 
 S 28 29 E 
 
 
 I 
 
 30 Of) OQ. 48 
 
 76 15 15. 10 
 
 S 42 IQ W 
 N 57 02 W 
 N 28 28 W 
 
 Fork. 
 
 Elliason. 
 Urie. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 09 10. 05 
 
 76 15 25.67 
 
 S 72 32 E 
 N 40 II E 
 
 N 7 45 W 
 
 N 72 31 W 
 S 40 1 1 w 
 
 S 7 45 H 
 
 4S0 
 408 
 664 
 
 Rail. 
 
 Spike. 
 
 Urie. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 09 13. 10 
 
 76 IS 27. 13 
 
 S 42 41 E 
 N 55 18 E 
 N 25 47 E 
 
 N 42 41 W 
 S S5 18 W 
 S 25 47 w 
 
 1033 
 367 
 706 
 
 Haven. 
 Spike. 
 a)rr. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 09 12. 78 
 
 76 15 15. 30 
 
 S 31 35 W 
 N 70 56 W 
 N 32 37 W 
 
 N 31 35 E 
 S 70 s6 E 
 S 32 37 E 
 
 423 
 377 
 671 
 
 Fork. 
 
 Elliason. 
 
 Urie. 
 
 
 ROCKHA.LL. 
 
 (Swan Creek — Charts Wos. 2S and 3Q 1 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 53. 00 
 
 76 15 02. 98 
 
 N 17 48 W 
 N 60 41 W 
 S 74 00 W 
 
 S 17 48 E 
 S 60 42 E 
 
 N 74 00 E 
 
 453 
 626 
 1020 
 
 Rail. 
 
 Fork. 
 Orchard. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 54. 20 
 
 76 IS 14-33 
 
 N 22 14 E 
 N 42 57 W 
 S 64 46 w 
 
 S 22 14 W 
 S 42 57 E 
 N 64 46 E 
 
 422 
 
 Rail. 
 Fork. 
 Orchard. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 58. 57 
 
 76 15 05.23 
 
 N 18 04 W 
 N 76 19 W 
 S 63 02 W 
 
 S 18 04 E 
 S 76 19 E 
 N 63 01 E 
 
 256 
 501 
 i°35 
 
 Rail. 
 Fork. 
 Orchard. 
 
 
 WHITE HORSE. 
 
 {Swan Creek — Chail Nos. 2S and 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 44. 82 
 
 76 I 
 
 18.15 
 
 N 20 12 E 
 N 14 II W 
 
 S 20 12 W 
 
 S 14 II E 
 
 754 
 600 
 
 Rail. 
 Fork. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 89 28 W 
 
 N 89 28 E 
 
 583 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 51- 58 
 
 76 1 
 
 ; 19-85 
 
 S 86 15 E 
 N 16 08 W 
 
 N 86 15 W 
 S 16 08 E 
 
 51° 
 369 
 
 Haven. 
 Fork. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 33 W 
 
 N 66 32 E 
 
 586 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 54. 20 
 
 76 I 
 
 i 14-33 
 
 N 22 14 E 
 N 42 57 W 
 S 64 46 W 
 
 S 22 14 W 
 S 42 57 E 
 N 64 46 E 
 
 422 
 363 
 
 755 
 
 Rail. 
 Fork. 
 Orchard. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 48. 40 
 
 76 I 
 
 ■■. 12-32 
 
 N 76 39 E 
 N ^3 03 W 
 
 S 76 39 W 
 S 33 03 E 
 
 320 
 550 
 
 Haven. 
 Fork. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 16 W 
 
 N 80 16 E 
 
 746 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 5 
 
 39 oS 47.37 
 
 76 I 
 
 > 15-93 
 
 N 75 02 E 
 N 22 29 W 
 
 S 75 02 W 
 S 22 29 E 
 
 420 
 537 
 
 Haven. 
 Fork. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 81 53 W 
 
 N 81 53 E 
 
 647 
 
 -Orchard. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 THE HAVEN. 
 {Swan Creek — Chart! Na. 28 and zg.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 * Forward Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 1 
 I 
 
 39 08 38. 00 
 
 76 15 02. 73 
 
 N 7 57 E 
 N 8 48 W 
 N 34 12 W 
 
 S 7 57 W 
 S 8 48 E 
 S 34 12 E 
 
 Yards. 
 429 
 946 
 982 
 
 Haven. 
 Rail. 
 
 Fork. 
 
 2 1 
 
 39 08 43. 86 
 
 76 15 II. 20 
 
 N 51 09 E 
 N 's 59 E 
 N 16 57 W 
 
 S 51 09 W 
 vS " 6 00 W 
 S 16 57 E 
 
 362 
 744 
 t6ii 
 
 Haven. 
 
 Rail. 
 
 Uric. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 46. 15 
 
 76 15 08.73 
 
 N 55 =3 E 
 N I 05 E 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 S 55 23 W 
 S I 05 w 
 S 27 23 E 
 
 264 
 662 
 1149 
 
 Haven. 
 
 Rail. 
 
 EUiason. 
 
 4 
 
 3c) oS 41. 23 
 
 76 15 00. 77 
 
 N I 26 E 
 N 40 38 W 
 N 64 17 W 
 
 S I 26 W 
 S 40 ^8 E 
 S 64 17 E 
 
 316 
 927 
 402 
 
 Haven. 
 
 Fork. 
 
 Treasure. 
 
 DEEP LANDING HOLE. 
 {Swan Creek — Charts Nos. 28 and 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 46. 24 
 
 76 
 
 15 45- 56 
 
 S 71 21 W 
 S 9 02 E 
 N 46 13 W 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 71 21 E 
 
 9 02 W 
 
 46 13 E 
 
 616 
 
 772 
 588 
 
 Bank. 
 Gratitude. 
 Tavern . 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 49- 37 
 
 76 
 
 15 44- 33 
 
 S 63 51 W 
 
 S q 50 E 
 N 56 35 W 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 63 51 E 
 5 50 W 
 56 35 E 
 
 687 
 872 
 548 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Tavern. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 49. 39 
 
 76 
 
 15 36- 27 
 
 S ii 46 w 
 N 65 47 W 
 N 53 05 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 33 46 E 
 6=; 47 E 
 53 05 W 
 
 191 
 921 
 
 Orchard. 
 Tavern. 
 Rail. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 46.71 
 
 76 
 
 15 36.40 
 
 N 48 59 E 
 N 59 32 W 
 S 75 32 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 48 59 w 
 59 33 E 
 75 31 E 
 
 980 
 772 
 852 
 
 Rail. 
 Tavern . 
 Bank. 
 
 LITTLE NECK. 
 {Swan Creek — Charts Nos. 28 and zg.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 
 
 08 14. 80 
 
 76 16 02. 94 
 
 N 62 42 E 
 N 8 24 W 
 N 60 55 W 
 
 S 62 42 W 
 S 8 24 E 
 S 60 55 E 
 
 650 
 
 «73 
 1282 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 vSwan Point 3 . 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 08 28.87 
 
 76 16 01. 60 
 
 S 71 59 E 
 N 22 41 W 
 N 82 41 W 
 
 N 71 59 W 
 S 22 41 E 
 S 82 41 E 
 
 sn 
 421 
 1165 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 
 
 08 38.08 
 
 76 IS 46.39 
 
 N 35 39 E 
 N 82 04 W 
 S 16 21 E 
 
 S 35 39 W 
 S 82 05 E 
 N 16 21 W 
 
 273 
 568 
 507 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 4 
 
 39 
 
 08 35- 73 
 
 76 15 44-00 
 
 N 17 45 E 
 N 75 51 W 
 S II 07 E 
 
 S 17 45 W 
 S 75 51 E 
 N II 07 W 
 
 316 
 644 
 416 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
Sunvy oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, hid. 
 
 TAVERN CREEK. 
 {Tavern Creek — Charts Nos. 28 and zg.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. ttiangula- 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 39 °8 27. 51 
 
 76 16 II. 76 
 
 S 80 50 E 
 N 13 29 E 
 N 77 40 W 
 
 N 80 50 W 
 S 13 29 W 
 S 77 40 E 
 
 Yards. 
 819 
 
 447 
 909 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 30. 27 
 
 76 16 15.46 
 
 S 76 09 E 
 N 30 31 E 
 N 82 43 W 
 
 N 76 08 W 
 S 30 32 W 
 S 82 43 E 
 
 934 
 397 
 797 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 40. 79 
 
 76 16 02. 68 
 
 S 44 37 E 
 N 77 28 E 
 N 2 25 E 
 
 N 44 37 W 
 S 77 28 W 
 S 2 25 W 
 
 812 
 602 
 592 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 Tavern. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 38. 68 
 
 76 15 59.86 
 
 S 44 24 E 
 N 68 32 E 
 N 4 15 W 
 
 N 44 24 W 
 S 68 32 W 
 S 4 15 E 
 
 710 
 
 551 
 664 
 
 Gratitude. 
 
 Orchard. 
 
 Tavern. 
 
 WINDMILL FLATS. 
 {Entrance Roctzhall Harbor — Chart No. 29.) 
 
 I 
 
 1 
 39 °7 43- 39 
 
 76 
 
 15 55- 17 
 
 S so 19 E 
 N 66 52 E 
 
 N 50 19 W 
 S 66 52 W 
 
 2192 
 
 1344 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 38 12 W 
 
 S 38 13 E 
 
 2140 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 05. 75 
 
 76 
 
 16 00. 56 
 
 S 40 20 E 
 N 40 28 E 
 N 51 52 W 
 
 N 40 19 W 
 S 40 29 W 
 
 S 51 53 E 
 
 2825 
 793 
 1504 
 
 Stevens. 
 Gratitude. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 08. 86 
 
 76 
 
 15 40. 29 
 
 S 68 37 E 
 N 2 00 W 
 
 N 68 37 W 
 S 2 00 E 
 
 908 
 499 
 
 Windmill Point. 
 Gratitude. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 21 W 
 
 S 64 22 E 
 
 igo2 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 39 °7 55- 20 
 
 76 
 
 15 15. 66 
 
 S 19 51 E 
 N 56 43 E 
 N 34 42 W 
 
 N 19 51 W 
 S 56 43 W 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 1912 
 
 237 
 1167 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Gratitude. 
 
 MUDDY DRAIN. 
 (Entrance Rockliall Harbor — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 II. 20 
 
 76 
 
 15 47- 38 
 
 S 78 02 E 
 N 32 35 E 
 N 28 55 W 
 
 N 78 02 W 
 S 32 36 W 
 S 28 55 E 
 
 1515 
 1915 
 3162 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 20. 43 
 
 76 
 
 16 10. 52 
 
 S 73 22 E 
 N 51 32 E 
 N 20 33 W 
 
 N 73 21 W 
 S 51 a w 
 S 20 2,1, E 
 
 2182 
 2094 
 2624 
 
 .Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 01. 67 
 
 76 
 
 16 23. 83 
 
 S 50 26 K 
 N 56 40 E 
 N 28 12 W 
 
 N 50 25 W 
 S 56 40 W 
 S 28 12 R 
 
 3165 
 1348 
 1210 
 
 Stevens. 
 Gratitude. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 05. 75 
 
 76 
 
 16 00. 56 
 
 S 40 20 E 
 N 40 29 E 
 N 51 52 W 
 
 N 40 ig W 
 S 40 29 W 
 S 51 53 E 
 
 2825 
 793 
 i5°4 
 
 Stevens. 
 Gratitude. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 HUNT'INGFIELD. 
 (Entrance Rockhall Harbor — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 103 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Troe bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 03. 80 
 
 76 15 28. 48 
 
 / 
 
 S 86 16 E 
 N 16 01 E 
 N 33 52 W 
 
 N 86 15 W 
 S 16 01 W 
 S a S3 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 988 
 
 1939 
 
 3634 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 11. 20 
 
 76 15 47. 38 
 
 S 78 02 E 
 N 32 35 E 
 N 28 55 W 
 
 N 78 02 W 
 S 32 36 W 
 S 28 55 E 
 
 1515 
 1915 
 3162 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3 . 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 43- 39 
 
 76 15 55-17 
 
 S 50 19 E 
 N 66 52 E 
 N 38 12 W 
 
 N so 19 W 
 .S 66 52 W 
 S 38 13 E 
 
 2192 
 
 1344 
 2140 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 55. 20 
 
 76 15 15. 66 
 
 S ig 51 E 
 N 56 4^ E 
 N 34 42 W 
 
 N ig 51 W 
 S 56 43 W 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 1912 
 
 237 
 1167 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Gratitude. 
 
 5 
 
 39 07 45- 55 
 
 76 14 58. 40 
 
 N 44 34 W 
 N 60 14 W 
 S 7 33 E 
 
 S 44 35 E 
 S 60 15 E 
 
 N 7 7^:^ w 
 
 2597 
 3243 
 1485 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 6 
 
 39 07 15-96 
 
 76 14 57. 43 
 
 N 10 q6 W 
 
 N 47 27 W 
 S 22 38 W 
 
 S 10 s6 E 
 S 47 26 E 
 
 N 22 37 E 
 
 1480 
 3856 
 8416 
 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 GUM SPRING. 
 
 {Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 3Q.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 18. 23 
 
 76 
 
 15 OT. 87 N II 00 E 
 N 30 53 W 
 S 28 12 W 
 
 S II 00 W 
 S 30 54 E 
 N 28 II E 
 
 1500 
 5306 
 6605 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Liglit. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 34- 48 
 
 76 
 
 15 26. 56 
 
 N 45 20 E 
 N 9 39 E 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 S 45 20 w 
 S 9 39 W 
 S 27 24 E 
 
 1315 
 2893 
 4512 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 01- i:-. 
 
 76 
 
 15 09. 20 
 
 N 87 45 E 
 N 51 E 
 
 S 87 45 w 
 S SI W 
 
 479 
 1947 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 39 13 W 
 
 S 39 14 E 
 
 4003 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 
I04 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Cuunty, Md. 
 
 WHITE MARSH. 
 
 {Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U.S. C. &G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o , „ 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yaris. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 59- 92 
 
 76 14 II- 5S 
 
 N 14 08 W 
 N 29 21 W 
 S 54 25 W 
 
 S 14 08 E 
 S 29 22 E 
 N 54 24 E 
 
 4241 
 
 8253 
 5466 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 OS °4- 52 
 
 76 14 39. 16 
 
 N 4 29 W 
 S 48 07 W 
 S I 09 E 
 
 S 4 29 E 
 .N 48 06 E 
 N I 09 W 
 
 3970 
 4996 
 6822 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 3. 
 
 39 OS 32- 80 
 
 76 IS 16. 79 
 
 N 12 43 E 
 N 20 58 W 
 S 32 28 W 
 
 S 12 44 W 
 S 20 59 E 
 
 N 32 27 E 
 
 3081 
 6518 
 S°8S 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3 . 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 34. 48 
 
 76 15 26. 56 
 
 N 4'! 20 E 
 N 9 19 E 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 S 45 20 W 
 S 9 3() W 
 S 27 24 R 
 
 131S 
 2893 
 4512 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 5 
 
 39 06 18. 23 
 
 76 15 or. 87 
 
 N 11 00 E 
 N ^0 54 W 
 S '28 i2 W 
 
 S 1 1 00 \v 
 S 30 54 R 
 N 28 II E 
 
 1500 
 S3o6 
 6605 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 6 
 
 39 06 01. 63 
 
 76 14 35- 07 
 
 N II 37 W 
 N 33 50 W 
 S 36 02 W 
 
 S II s8 E 
 S 33 51 E 
 N 36 00 E 
 
 2075 
 6iS7 
 6506 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 UNDER THE BAR. 
 
 ■ {Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 2Q.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 05 32. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 16. 79 
 
 N 12 43 E 
 N 20 58 W 
 S 32 28 W 
 
 S 12 44 W 
 S 20 59 E 
 N 32 27 E 
 
 3081 
 
 ■ 6518 
 
 5085 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 57. 81 . 
 
 76 
 
 15 50. 02 
 
 S IS 04 E 
 N ss 40 E 
 N 15 ^3 W 
 
 N n 04 W 
 S 35 41 w 
 S 15 34 E 
 
 8847 
 2661 
 5442 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 34. 48 
 
 76 
 
 15 26. 56 
 
 N 45 20 E 
 N 9 39 E 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 S 45 20 W 
 S 9 39 W 
 S 27 24 E 
 
 131S 
 2893 
 
 4SI2 
 
 Stevens. 
 Windmill Point. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 k 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 105 
 
 HICKORY THICKET. 
 
 (Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 2Q. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 06. 52 
 
 76 14 54- 74 
 
 N 43 E 
 N 79 00 W 
 S 10 54 E 
 
 S 43 W 
 S 79 01 E 
 N 10 54 VV 
 
 Yards. 
 7937 
 3373 
 2894 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 35- i^ 
 
 76 14 49. 45 
 
 N 20 W 
 S 84 33 W 
 S 6 06 E 
 
 S 20 E 
 N 84 31 E 
 N 6 06 W 
 
 6963 
 3465 
 3837 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 3 
 
 39 05 04. 52 
 
 76 14 39. 16 
 
 N 4 29 W 
 S 48 07 W 
 S I 09 E 
 
 S 4 29 E 
 N 48 06 E 
 N I 09 W 
 
 3970 
 4996 
 6822 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 59. 92 
 
 76 14 11. 55 
 
 N 14 08 W 
 N 20 21 W 
 
 S 54 25 W 
 
 S 14 08 E 
 S 29 22 E 
 N 54 24 E 
 
 4241 
 82 5 ^ 
 5466 
 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 Love Point j,i!.;ht. 
 
 -^ 
 
 39 03 44. 38 
 
 76 14 28. 17 
 
 N 5 oS W 
 S 81 02 w 
 S 2 07 W 
 
 S 5 oq E 
 N 81 00 E 
 N 2 07 E 
 
 6687 
 4058 
 4122 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 EAST NECK BAY. 
 (Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 2Q.' 
 
 I 
 
 39 0^ 5V 27 76 16 II. 63 
 
 S 30 II E 
 
 N 30 10 W 
 
 5112 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 
 N 18 25 E 
 
 S 18 26 W 
 
 6705 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 
 
 N 5 24 W 
 
 S 5 24 E 
 
 948 5 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 
 Thence along count 
 
 \- boundaPi' as d 
 
 •lineated on Cha 
 
 rt No. 29 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 15-3.'^ 76 16 34- 41 
 
 S 31 ^i E 
 
 N 31 31 W 
 
 6057 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 
 N 25 49 E 
 
 S 25 50 W 
 
 6240 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 
 
 N I 56 W 
 
 S I 56 E 
 
 8703 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 S 
 
 39 04 33. 16 76 16 01. 82 
 
 S 2 1 51 E 
 
 N 21 50 W 
 
 6209 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 
 N 20 22 E 
 
 S 20 22 W 
 
 .ISSi 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 
 
 N 8 05 W 
 
 S 8 05 V, 
 
 8179 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 19.08 76 15 42.07 
 
 S 18 43 E 
 
 N 18 42 W 
 
 5,';84 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 
 N 13 44 E 
 
 S 13 4S W 
 
 5653 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 
 
 N II 01 W 
 
 S II 01 E 
 
 . 8733 
 
 Swan Point 3. 
 
io6 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 ENTRANCE LUMPS. 
 {Entrance Chester River — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 ; Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 [bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 at// 
 
 / /, 
 
 
 c / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 06. 52 
 
 76 14 54. 74 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 43 E 
 79 00 W 
 10 54 E 
 
 S 043 w 
 S 79 01 E 
 N 10 54 W 
 
 7937 
 3373 
 2894 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 13- 74 i 
 
 76 15 46. 03 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 10 39 E 
 78 28 W 
 60 10 W 
 
 S 10 39 w 
 
 S 78 29 E 
 N 60 08 E 
 
 7829 
 2001 
 4162 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 3 
 
 39 03 34- 90 
 
 76 15 45. 98 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 11 42 E 
 80 55 W 
 26 31 E 
 
 S II 42 W 
 ,N 80 54 E 
 ^N 26 30 W 
 
 7128 
 1987 
 4245 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 4 
 
 39 °3 35- 38 , 
 
 76 14 49. 45 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 20 w 
 
 8433 w 
 
 6 06 E 
 
 S 20 E 
 N 84 31 E 
 N 6 06 W 
 
 6963 
 3465 
 3837 
 
 Stevens. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 WICKES BEACH. 
 
 {Entrance Chester River— Chart No. 2Q.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 21. 86 
 
 76 
 
 15 15- 70 
 
 N 57 57 E 
 N 33 28 W 
 N 77 57 W 
 
 S 57 57 W 
 
 S 33 29 E 
 S 77 59 E 
 
 1296 
 
 5002 
 
 ,5329 
 
 Wickes Beach 
 Love Point Light. 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 39 02 13. 18 
 
 76 
 
 16 24. 02 
 
 N 21 31 W 
 S 79 43 W 
 S 10 26 W 
 
 S 21 31 E 
 N 79 42 E 
 N 10 26 E 
 
 2625 
 3470 
 5562 
 
 Love Point Light 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 Macum. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 29. 54 
 
 76 
 
 16 03. 98 
 
 N 38 14 W 
 S 73 27 w 
 S 14 18 W 
 
 S 38 15 E 
 N 73 26 E 
 N 14 iS E 
 
 2407 
 4112 
 6215 
 
 Lov'e Point Light. 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 Macum. 
 
 4 
 
 , 39 02 29. 16 
 
 76 
 
 15 19. 18 
 
 N 54 30 W 
 S 77 16 w 
 S 24 19 w 
 
 S 54 31 E 
 N 77 14 E 
 N 24 18 E 
 
 3276 
 5249 
 6593 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 Macum. 
 
 DREDGE ROCK. 
 {Lower Chester River — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 
 
 43-67 
 
 76 14 46. 20 
 
 S 22 10 R 
 S 83 37 E 
 N 9 16 E 
 
 N 22 09 W 
 N 83 36 W 
 S 9 16 W 
 
 4223 
 2791 
 2001 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °° 
 
 52.68 
 
 76 15 19- S?, 
 
 S So 27 E 
 N 35 39 E 
 N 67 42 W 
 
 N 80 26 W 
 S 35 39 W 
 S 67 44 E 
 
 3702 
 2057 
 5524 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Railway Water Tank 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 
 
 16.43 
 
 76 16 09.35 
 
 S 74 05 E 
 N 70 52 E 
 N 17 12 W 
 
 N 74 03 W 
 S 70 52 w 
 S 17 12 E 
 
 5159 
 2656 
 4559 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 39 01 
 
 18.75 
 
 76 15 22. 18 
 
 S 68 08 E 
 N 58 01 E 
 N 31 II W 
 
 N 68 06 W 
 S 58 01 W 
 S 31 12 E 
 
 4008 
 1496 
 5000 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 1 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent Cuuniy, Md. 
 
 SIDE SHOAL. 
 
 {Lower Chester River — Charts Nos. 21) and jo.) 
 
 107 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G, S. triansula- 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 34. 80 
 
 76 14 02. 32 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 6 55 E 
 89 35 E 
 20 00 W 
 
 N 6 55 W 
 N 8g 35 W 
 S 20 06 E 
 
 3639 
 1619 
 2422 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °o 59- 03 
 
 76 14 II- 53 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 22 02 W 
 56 33 W 
 8 44 E 
 
 S 22 02 E 
 N 56 32 E 
 N 8 44 W 
 
 1573 
 5387 
 4482 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Macutn. 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 ■' 
 
 39 00 52- 93 
 
 76 13 48. 20 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 35 53 W 
 61 36 W 
 54 E 
 
 S 35 54 E 
 N 61 34 E 
 N 54 W 
 
 2053 
 5816 
 4225 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 Macum. 
 Muddy. 
 
 MUD. 
 
 {Louer Chester River — Charts Nos. 2-j and 70.) 
 
 FERRY (KENT COUNTY). 
 (Lower Chester River — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 1 ^ 
 39 00 04. 45 J 76 14 38. 00 S 28 01 E 
 1 ' N 68 25 E 
 N I 51 E 
 Thence along county boundary as 
 
 N 28 00 W 
 
 S 68 26 W 
 
 S I 51 W 
 
 delineated on Char 
 
 2932 
 
 2750 
 
 3299 
 
 t No. 29 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach, 
 to comer No, 2. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 29.37 76 15 30.72 
 
 S 38 53 E 
 N 87 30 E 
 N 31 17 E 
 
 N 38 52 W 
 S 87 32 w 
 S 31 18 w 
 
 4405 
 3949 
 2876 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 44. 20 76 15 09. 62 
 
 S 29 21 E 
 S 84 27 E 
 N 25 37 E 
 
 N 29 20 W 
 N 84 26 W 
 S 2S 37 w 
 
 45°7 
 3398 
 2171 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
io8 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 BUOY ROCK. 
 
 {Lower Chester River — Charts Nos. 2g and 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 28. 23 
 
 / // 
 
 76 12 41. 30 
 
 S 78 44 E 
 
 N 29 44 E 
 N 12 56 W 
 
 N 78 43 W 
 S 29 45 w 
 S 12 57 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2669 
 2895 
 2291 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Rain. 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 10. 92 
 
 76 14 17.37 
 
 S 16 33 E 
 N 68 30 E 
 N 8 04 W 
 
 N 16 33 W 
 S 68 31 W 
 S 8 04 E 
 
 2928 
 2165 
 3110 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 23. 40 
 
 76 13 40.32 
 
 S 2 30 W 
 N 70 17 E 
 
 N 27 57 W 
 
 N 2 30 E 
 S 7G 17 W 
 
 S 27 57 E 
 
 3231 
 1105 
 3010 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 4 
 
 39 GG G2. 44 
 
 76 13 39. 18 
 
 S 67 59 E 
 N 43 G5 E 
 N 23 10 W 
 
 N 67 57 W 
 S 43 06 W 
 S 23 II E 
 
 4467 
 
 1479 
 3661 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 5 
 
 38 59 54-3° 
 
 76 12 29. 26 
 
 S s8 40 E 
 N 34 24 E 
 N 31 3G W 
 
 N 58 39 W 
 S 34 25 w 
 S 31 31 E 
 
 2695 
 1981 
 1588 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Rain. 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 HAIL CREEK. 
 {Lower Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 27. 60 
 
 76 12 25. 07 
 
 S 32 12 W 
 
 S 40 57 E 
 N 63 i? E 
 
 N 32 II E 
 N 4G 57 W 
 S 63 08 W 
 
 3982 
 
 3343 
 1131 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 2 
 
 39 00 $i. GO 
 
 76 12 30.88 
 
 S 29 GG W 
 
 S 40 53 E 
 N 74 II E 
 
 N 29 GG E 
 
 N 40 53 W 
 S 74 II W 
 
 4061 
 3581 
 1207 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 3 
 
 39 OG 4G. 76 
 
 76 12 17. 24 
 
 S 31 24 W 
 S 33 46 E 
 S 78 51 E 
 
 N 31 23 E 
 N 33 45 W 
 N 78 49 W 
 
 4467 
 3572 
 4027 
 
 Mudd)'. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Blakcford. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 37-85 
 
 76 12 06. IG 
 
 S 35 12 W 
 S 3G 31 E 
 S 79 27 E 
 
 N 35 II E 
 N 30 30 W 
 N 79 26 W 
 
 4546 
 3332 
 3720 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 I 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 109 
 
 HAIL POINT. 
 
 (Lower Chester River — Chart No. Jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True hearing; 
 
 
 
 "nf' 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeula- 
 tion station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 30 00 03- 3.^ 
 
 'lb 12 06. 70 
 
 N 21 :;4 E 
 
 S 2 1 34 W 
 
 1429 
 
 Ram. 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 37 W 
 
 S 53 38 E 
 
 1768 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 45 36 w 
 
 N 45 35 E 
 
 3647 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °° 38- 78 
 
 76 II S2. 80 
 
 S s8 2^ W 
 
 N 38 24 E 
 
 4781 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 S 24 49 E 
 
 N 24 48 W 
 
 3ig8 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 51 E 
 
 N 77 50 W 
 
 3384 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 31. 00 
 
 76 II 34. 58 
 
 S 18 OS E 
 
 N 18 05 W 
 
 2777 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 58 E 
 
 N 80 58 W 
 
 2863 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 
 
 
 N 40 07 E 
 
 S 40 08 W 
 
 2702 
 
 Break. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 07. 90 
 
 76 II 4;. 20 
 
 N 8-, 51 E 
 
 S 83 52 w 
 
 3072 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 
 
 
 N 4 31 W 
 
 S 4 3' E 
 
 1179 
 
 Rain. 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 19 W 
 
 S 66 20 E 
 
 2230 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 BLACK BUOY. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. JO.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 30. 80 
 
 76 11 
 
 I 
 21. 27 S II 00 E 
 
 N II 00 W 
 
 2681 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 
 
 
 S 79 52 E 
 
 N 79 SI W 
 
 2516 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 
 
 
 N i3 52 E 
 
 S 33 52 W 
 
 2497 
 
 Break. 
 
 2 
 
 39 0° 49- 90 
 
 76 II 
 
 48. 77 S 71 14 E 
 
 N 71 13 W 
 
 3380 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 
 
 
 N 55 57 E 
 
 S 55 58 w 
 
 2551 
 
 Break. 
 
 
 
 
 N 22 19 W 
 
 S 22 19 E 
 
 2491 
 
 Overton. 
 
 3 
 
 39 0° 5°- 95 
 
 76 11 
 
 16. 05 S 64 22 E 
 
 N 64 21 W 
 
 2595 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 58 E 
 
 S 41 59 w 
 
 1874 
 
 Break. 
 
 
 
 
 ; N 38 31 W 
 
 S 38 ?2 E 
 
 2901 
 
 Overton. 
 
 DURDIN. 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 59. 82 
 
 76 II 16. 15 
 
 S 54 26 w 
 S 58 45 E 
 N 48 56 E 
 
 N 54 26 E 
 
 N 58 44 W 
 S 48 57 W 
 
 990 
 2741 
 1666 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 Break. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 13. 87 
 
 76 12 12. 17 
 
 N 32 32 E 
 N 77 12 E 
 N 12 27 W 
 
 S 32 32 W 
 S 77 13 W 
 S 12 27 E 
 
 1245 
 2800 
 
 1533 
 
 Rain. 
 Break. 
 Overton . 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 56. 03 
 
 76 12 09. 10 
 
 S 13 24 E 
 S 73 11 E 
 N 45 38 E 
 
 N 13 24 W 
 N 73 10 W 
 S 45 39 W 
 
 2540 
 2768 
 2377 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 4 
 
 39 02 00. 58 
 
 76 II 57. 00 
 
 S 5 S3 E 
 S 67 44 E 
 N 42 29 E 
 
 N 5 53 W 
 N 67 43 W 
 S 42 29 w 
 
 2638 
 
 2519 
 2045 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Coimly, Md. 
 
 BELTS. 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 39 01 56. 03 
 
 76 12 09. 10 
 
 / 
 
 S 13 24 E 
 S 73 II E 
 N 45 38 E 
 
 N 13 24 W 
 
 N 73 10 W 
 S 45 39 W 
 
 Yards. 
 2540 
 2768 
 2377 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 2 
 
 39 02 30. 78 
 
 76 12 29. 40 
 
 S 58 13 E 
 N 77 37 E 
 N I 24 W 
 
 N 58 12 W 
 S 77 38 w 
 S I 24 E. . 
 
 3745 
 2287 
 1920 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 41. S3 
 
 76 12 18. 36 
 
 S 51 05 E 
 N 86 14 E 
 N 12 13 W 
 
 N SI 04 W 
 S 86 IS W 
 S 12 13 E 
 
 3718 
 1948 
 1593 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 03 04. 03 
 
 76 12 29.33 
 
 f 3 07 E 
 S 74 13 E 
 N 75 41 E 
 
 N 3 07 W 
 N 74 12 W 
 S 75 42 W 
 
 2221 
 2320 
 2969 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 5 
 
 3Q 03 02.02 
 
 76 12 10. 78 
 
 S 9 41 w 
 S 72 08 E 
 N 71 26 E 
 
 N 9 41 E 
 N 72 08 W 
 S 71 27 W 
 
 2182 
 1836 
 2520 
 
 Overton . 
 Fir. 
 Gordon . 
 
 6 
 
 39 02 30. a 
 
 76 12 16. 98 
 
 S 55 34 E 
 N 75 09 E 
 N 10 55 W 
 
 N 55 33 W 
 S 75 10 W 
 vS 10 55 E 
 
 3462 
 
 1973 
 1971 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 7 
 
 39 02 00. 58 
 
 76 II "57. 00 
 
 S 5 53 E 
 S 67 44 E 
 N 42 29 E 
 
 N 5 53 W 
 N 67 43 W 
 S 42 29 w 
 
 2638 
 2519 
 204S 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 PINEY POINT (KENT COUNTY). 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 39 02 46. 62 
 
 39 °3 18. 25 
 
 76 II 41. 20 S 63 58 E 
 
 N 32 18 E 
 
 S 87 04 W 
 
 76 12 10. 62 I S 12 50 w 
 
 S 88 33 E 
 
 N 61 00 E 
 
 76 II 43. 76 I S 21 47 W 
 
 S 42 56 E 
 
 N 81 22 E 
 
 N 63 58 W 
 
 S 32 18 W 
 
 2131 
 1808 
 
 Break. 
 Fir. 
 
 N 87 04- E 
 
 1147 
 
 Overton 
 
 N 12 SO E 
 
 N 88 S3 W. , 
 
 S 61 01 W 
 
 1673 
 1740 
 2726 
 
 Overton 
 Fir. 
 Gordon . 
 
 N 21 46 E 
 N 42 56 W 
 S 81 23 W 
 
 2905 
 1517 
 1697 
 
 Overton 
 Fir. 
 Gordon . 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 30 to corner No. i. 
 
 1 I I I I 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 BAY BUSH POINT. 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 L 
 
 mgitudc 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o / /, 
 
 ° 
 
 / // 
 
 
 . 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 02. 02 
 
 76 
 
 12 10. 78 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 9 41 w 
 72 08 E 
 71 26 E 
 
 N 9 41 E 
 N 72 08 W 
 S 71 27 W 
 
 21S2 
 1836 
 2520 
 
 Overton. 
 Fir. 
 Gordon . 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 04. 03 
 
 76 
 
 I^ 29-33 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 5 07 E 
 
 74 13 E 
 
 75 41 E 
 
 N 3 07 W 
 N 74 12 W 
 S 75 42 W 
 
 2221 
 2320 
 2969 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °3 15-63 
 
 76 
 
 12 22. 55 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 I 16 W 
 
 63 32 E 
 82 45 E 
 
 N I 16 E 
 N 63 31 W 
 S 82 46 W 
 
 2609 
 2293 
 2720 
 
 Overton . 
 Fir. 
 Gordon . 
 
 4 
 
 39 03 58- 35 
 
 76 
 
 12 27. 02 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 6 03 W 
 68 42 fi 
 88 28 E 
 
 N 6 0; E 
 N 68 4': W 
 N 88 26 W 
 
 1039 
 3022 
 4609 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 Gordon . 
 Reeds. 
 
 5 
 
 39 03 5=- 40 
 
 76 
 
 12 01. 00 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 43 37 W 
 
 67 II E 
 88 53 E 
 
 N 43 37 E 
 N 67 10 W 
 S 88 54 W 
 
 II 50 
 2312 
 3925 
 
 Ba)- Bush Point. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 BLUFF POINT. 
 [Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 °3 52- 40 
 
 76 12 
 
 01. 00 
 
 S 43 37 W 
 S 67 II E 
 
 N 43 37 E 
 N 67 10 W 
 
 1 1 50 
 2312 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 Gordon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 88 53 E 
 
 S 88 54 W 
 
 3925 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °3 58- 35 
 
 76 12 
 
 27. 02 
 
 S 6 03 W 
 S 68 42 E 
 
 N 6 03 E 
 N 68 41 W 
 
 1039 
 3022 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 Gordon . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 88 28 E 
 
 N 88 26 W 
 
 4609 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °4 17- 59 
 
 76 II 
 
 58. 20 
 
 S 27 16 W 
 
 N 27 16 E 
 
 1892 
 
 Bav Bush Point. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 49 41 E 
 S 78 39 E 
 
 N 49 40 W 
 N 78 38 W 
 
 2699 
 3927 
 
 Gordon . 
 Reeds. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 59- °5 
 
 76 II 
 
 48.68 
 
 N 62 39 E 
 N I 49 E 
 N 63 47 W 
 
 S 62 40 W 
 S I 49 w 
 S 63 48 E 
 
 2994 
 924 
 694 
 
 Langford . 
 
 Inn. 
 
 Littie Gum. 
 
 s 
 
 39 °4 59- 57 
 
 76 II 
 
 01.32 
 
 N 46 10 E 
 N 05 W 
 N 81 12 W 
 
 S 46 II w 
 
 S 05 E 
 S 81 13 E 
 
 1962 
 1621 
 1890 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 6 
 
 39 °3 57- 95 
 
 76 II 
 
 42.85 
 
 S 51 IS W 
 S 56 45 E 
 S 88 ID E 
 
 N 51 15 E 
 N 56 45 W 
 N 88 09 W 
 
 1629 
 
 1978 
 
 . 3448 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 Reeds. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 CHESTER RIVER MIDDLEGRQUND. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 - Distance 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 / / 
 
 39 °3 57 
 
 95 
 
 76 1 1 42. 85 
 
 S 51 
 S 56 
 vS 88 
 
 15 
 
 45 
 10 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 / 
 
 51 15 E 
 56 45 w 
 88 09 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1629 
 1978 
 344S 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 Gordon . 
 Reeds. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 59 
 
 57 
 
 76 II 01. 32 
 
 N 46 
 N 
 N 81 
 
 10 
 
 °5 
 12 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 46 II W 
 05 E 
 81 13 E 
 
 1962 
 1621 
 1890 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °4 56 
 
 95 
 
 76 10 32. 18 
 
 S 37 
 S 81 
 N 24 
 
 07 
 
 32 
 10 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 37 06 W 
 81 31 W 
 24 II W 
 
 2633 
 
 . 2402 
 
 1586 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Langford. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 03- 
 
 60 
 
 76 II 24, 16 
 
 S 55 
 S 42 
 S 84 
 
 31 
 22 
 II 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 ^^ ^° w 
 42 22 W 
 
 84 10 w 
 
 2138 
 1726 
 2971 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 LIMEKILN. 
 
 (Grays Inn Creek Entrance — Chart No. JO.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 59- 05 
 
 76 II 48. 68 
 
 N 62 39 E 
 
 S 62 40 w 
 
 2994 
 
 Langford . 
 
 
 
 
 N I 49 E 
 
 S I 49 W 
 
 924 
 
 Inn. 
 
 
 
 
 N 63 47 W 
 
 S 63 48 E 
 
 694 
 
 Little Gum. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 41- 75 
 
 76 12 22. 00 
 
 N 8q 19 W 
 
 S 89 20 E 
 
 557 
 
 Lucy. 
 
 
 
 
 S 10 20 w 
 
 N 10 20 E 
 
 535 
 
 Weeks. 
 
 
 
 
 S 64 II E 
 
 N 64 II W 
 
 833 
 
 Tray. 
 
 3 
 
 39 05 45- 80 
 
 76 12 12. 40 
 
 S 80 51 W 
 
 N 80 SI E 
 
 819 
 
 Lucy. 
 
 
 
 
 S 27 43 W 
 
 N 27 4S E 
 
 749 
 
 Weeks. 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 54 E 
 
 N 44 54 VV 
 
 705 
 
 Tray. 
 
 4 
 
 39 05 °9- 67 
 
 76 II 43.87 
 
 N 68 06 E 
 
 S 68 07 W 
 
 2731 
 
 Langford . 
 
 
 
 
 N 9 46 W 
 
 S 9 46 E 
 
 573 
 
 Inn. 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 04 W 
 
 N 86 03 E 
 
 750 
 
 Little Gimi. 
 
 WILLOW BOTTOM. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 59. 05 
 
 76 II 48. 68 
 
 N 62 39 E 
 
 N I 49 E 
 N 63 47 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 62 40 W 
 
 I 49 W 
 
 63 48 E 
 
 2994 
 924 
 694 
 
 Langford. 
 Inn. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 09. 67 
 
 76 II 43.87 
 
 N 68 06 E 
 N 9 46 W 
 S 86 03 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 68 07 W 
 
 9 46 E 
 
 86 03 E 
 
 2731 
 573 
 75° 
 
 Langford . 
 
 Inn. 
 
 Little Gum. 
 
 3 
 
 39 OS 30- 75 
 
 76 10 45. 20 
 
 N 72 48 E 
 N 36 ^8 W 
 S 71 36 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 72 49 W 
 36 18 E 
 
 71 35 E 
 
 1038 
 
 714 
 
 2415 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 59- 57 
 
 76 II 01. 32 
 
 N 46 10 E 
 N 05 W 
 N 81 12 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 46 II W 
 
 05 E 
 
 81 13 E 
 
 1962 
 1621 
 1890 
 
 Langford . 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 NICHOLS. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 113 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I.oilgitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 59- 43 
 
 76 II 01. 28 
 
 N 46 03 E 
 N 07 W 
 
 N 81 04 W 
 
 S 46 04 w 
 S 07 E 
 S 81 OS E 
 
 1964 
 1632 
 1892 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 LitUe Gum. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 3°- 75 
 
 76 10 45. iz 
 
 N 72 52 E 
 N 36 25 W 
 S 71 34 W 
 
 S 72 52 W 
 S 36 2s E 
 N 71 33 E 
 
 1041 
 
 712 
 
 241 1 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 3 
 
 39 05 27- 96 
 
 76 10 26. 56 
 
 N 51 22 E 
 N 53 56 W 
 S 76 29 W 
 
 S SI 22 W 
 S S3 56 E 
 N 76 28 E 
 
 642 
 
 "33 
 2861 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 HUDSON. 
 {Langford Creek — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 OS 27. 96 
 
 76 10 26. 56 
 
 N 51 22 E 
 N S3 56 W 
 S 76 29 W 
 
 S 51 22 W 
 S S3 56 E 
 
 N 76 28 E 
 
 642 
 2861 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °S 30- 75 
 
 76 10 45. 33 
 
 N 72 52 E 
 N 36 25 W 
 S 71 34 W 
 
 S 72 52 W 
 S 36 25 E 
 N 71 33 E 
 
 1041 
 
 712 
 
 2411 
 
 Langford. 
 Deep Cove. 
 Little Gum. 
 
 3 
 
 39 OS 42. 00 
 
 76 10 41.32 
 
 S 85 24 E 
 N 44 56 E 
 N 69 24 W 
 
 N 85 24 W 
 S 44 S7 W 
 S 69 24 E 
 
 906 
 971 
 
 550 
 
 Langford. 
 Peach. 
 Deep Cove. 
 
 4 
 
 39 OS SI- SS 
 
 76 10 52. 10 
 
 S 71 24 E 
 N 69 OS E 
 N 19 31 W 
 
 N 71 24 W 
 S 69 06 w 
 S 19 31 E 
 
 1238 
 1024 
 
 551 
 
 Langford. 
 
 Peach. 
 
 Snub. 
 
 5 
 
 39 06 08. 55 
 
 76 10 26. 40 
 
 N 8 34 E 
 S 86 23 W 
 
 S 8 34 W 
 N 86 23 E 
 
 1231 
 861 
 
 Drum. 
 Snub. 
 
 
 
 
 S 52 40 W 
 
 N 52 40 E 
 
 "57 
 
 Deep Cove. 
 
 SAND THISTLE. 
 {Langford Creek — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 OS SI- 55 
 
 76 10 52. 10 
 
 S 71 24 E 
 N 69 OS E 
 N 19 31 W 
 
 N 71 24 W 
 S 69 06 W 
 
 S 19 31 E 
 
 1238 
 1024 
 
 551 
 
 Langford. 
 
 Peach. 
 
 Snub. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 25. 20 
 
 76 10 43. 22 
 
 S 34 07 W 
 S 43 12 E 
 
 N 77 31 E 
 
 N 34 07 E 
 N 43 12 W 
 S 77 32 W 
 
 744 
 loss 
 1212 
 
 Snub. 
 Peach. 
 Major. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 08. SS 
 
 76 10 26. 40 
 
 N 8 34 E 
 S 86 23 W 
 S 52 40 w 
 
 S 8 34 W 
 N 86 23 E 
 N 52 40 E 
 
 1231 
 861 
 "57 
 
 Drum. 
 Snub. 
 Deep Cove. 
 
 14126 — 12 8 
 
114 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Kent CuiuUy, Md. 
 
 BOATHOUSE. 
 (Langford Creek — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True beariag 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 08. 55 
 
 76 10 26. 40 
 
 N 8 34 E 
 
 S 86 23 W 
 S 52 40 W 
 
 S 8 34 W 
 N 86 23 E 
 
 N 52 40 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1231 
 861 
 
 "57 
 
 Drum. 
 Snub. 
 Deep Cove. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 25. 20 
 
 76 10 43. 22 
 
 S 34 07 W 
 S 43 12 E 
 N 77 31 E 
 
 N 34 07 E 
 N 43 12 W 
 S 77 32 W 
 
 744 
 1055 
 1212 
 
 Snub. 
 Peach. 
 Major. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 29. 80 
 
 76 10 19. 85 
 
 S 6 42 E 
 N 79 23 E 
 N I 17 E 
 
 N 6 42 W 
 S 79 23 W 
 S I 17 W 
 
 931 
 
 579 
 502 
 
 Peach. 
 Major. 
 Drum. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 39- 54 
 
 76 09 58. 30 
 
 N 5 S3 E 
 N 72 41 W 
 S 20 04 w 
 
 S 5 53 W 
 S 72 42 E 
 N 20 04 E 
 
 978 
 581 
 1334 
 
 Neck. 
 Drum. 
 Peach. 
 
 DRUM POINT. 
 (Langford Creek — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 29. 80 
 
 76 10 19. 85 
 
 S 6 42 E 
 N 79 23 E 
 N I 17 E 
 
 N 6 42 W 
 
 s 79 23 w 
 
 S I 17 w 
 
 931 
 
 579 
 502 
 
 Peach. 
 Major. 
 Drum. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 54. 02 
 
 76 10 06. 02 
 
 N 26 47 W 
 S 48 09 W 
 S 16 07 E 
 
 S 26 47 E 
 N 48 09 E 
 N 16 07 W 
 
 827 
 472 
 739 
 
 Davis. 
 Drum. 
 Major. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 54. 14 
 
 76 09 58. 70 
 
 N 12 59 E 
 S 59 36 W 
 S r 02 E 
 
 S 12 S9 w 
 N 59 36 E 
 N I 02 W 
 
 492 
 631 
 714 
 
 Neck. 
 Drum. 
 Major. 
 
 4 
 
 39 °6 i9- 54 
 
 76 09 58. 30 
 
 N 5 53 E 
 N 72 41 W 
 S 20 04 w 
 
 S 5 53 W 
 S 72 41 E 
 N 20 04 E 
 
 978 
 581 
 1334 
 
 Neck. 
 Drum. 
 Peach. 
 
Survey oj (>y\ifr Hers, Ken/ Coioity, Md. 
 
 "5 
 
 DAVIS CREEK. 
 (Langford Creek — Chart No. 50.) 
 
 a.r- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c 
 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 54. 02 
 
 76 10 06. 02 
 
 N 26 47 W 
 S 48 09 W 
 S 16 07 E 
 
 S 26 47 E 
 N 48 09 E 
 
 N 16 07 W 
 
 827 
 472 
 739 
 
 Davis. 
 Drum. 
 Major. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 °7 23- 47 
 
 76 10 23. 08 
 
 S 20 59 E 
 S 55 51 E 
 N 62 23 E 
 
 N 20 59 W 
 N 55 50 W 
 S 62 24 W 
 
 1824 
 908 
 1025 
 
 Major. 
 Neck. 
 King. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 °7 23- °3 
 
 76 10 15.45 
 
 S 4 37 W 
 S 48 04 E 
 N 55 19 E 
 
 N 4 37 E 
 N 48 04 W 
 S 55 19 W 
 
 1298 
 740 
 861 
 
 Drum. 
 Neck. 
 King. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 11.02 
 
 76 09 59. 10 
 
 N 16 30 W 
 N 73 24 W 
 S 31 00 W 
 
 S 16 30 E 
 S 73 2S E 
 
 N 31 00 E 
 
 997 
 
 579 
 
 1037 
 
 Isle. 
 
 Davis. 
 
 Drum. 
 
 
 S 
 
 39 06 54- 14 
 
 76 09 58. 70 
 
 N 12 59 E 
 S 59 36 W 
 S I 02 E 
 
 S 12 59 W 
 N 59 36 E 
 N I 02 W 
 
 492 
 631 
 714 
 
 Neck. 
 Drum. 
 Major. 
 
 
 ISLAND POINT. 
 (Langford Creek (West Fork) — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 29- 42 
 
 76 10 04. 32 
 
 N 23 33 W 
 S 42 31 w 
 S 19 59 E 
 
 S 23 33 E 
 N 42 31 E 
 N 19 59 W 
 
 36s 
 6i8 
 756 
 
 Isle. 
 
 Davis. 
 
 Neck. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 29. 93 
 
 76 10 12. 85 
 
 S 22 15 W 
 S 33 33 E 
 N 68 06 E 
 
 N 22 15 E 
 N 33 33 W 
 S 68 06 W 
 
 5" 
 873 
 689 
 
 Davis. 
 Neck. 
 King. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 4°- 33 
 
 76 10 06. 33 
 
 S 78 40 E 
 N 14 13 W 
 
 N 49 05 W 
 
 N 78 40 W 
 S 14 13 E 
 S 49 05 E 
 
 477 
 673 
 913 
 
 King. 
 
 Hornor. 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 41. 24 
 
 76 10 II. 92 
 
 S 78 33 E 
 N I 42 W 
 N 43 45 W 
 
 N 78 33 W 
 S I 42 E 
 S 43 46 E 
 
 628 
 622 
 
 785 
 
 King. 
 
 Hornor. 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 5 
 
 39 07 46. 05 
 
 76 10 10. 35 
 
 S 63 26 E 
 N 7 24 W 
 N 55 16 W 
 
 N 63 26 W 
 
 S 7 24 E 
 S 55 16 E 
 
 641 
 463 
 712 
 
 King. 
 
 Hornor. 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 6 
 
 39 07 44- 76 
 
 76 10 03. 80 
 
 N 59 20 W 
 S ii 15 W 
 S 58 48 E 
 
 S 59 20 E 
 N 41 15 E 
 N 58 47 W 
 
 880 
 237 
 469 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 Isle. 
 
 King. 
 
ii6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 EAGLE POINT. 
 {Langford Creek {West Fork) — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 49- 80 
 
 76 10 15. 76 
 
 S 60 00 E 
 
 N 13 56 E 
 N 57 47 W 
 
 N 60 00 W 
 S 13 56 w 
 
 S 57 47 E 
 
 827 
 342 
 523 
 
 King. 
 Hornor. 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 03. 30 
 
 76 10 32. 17 
 
 S 76 33 E 
 N 40 03 E 
 N 17 13 W 
 
 N 76 33 W 
 S 40 03 w 
 S 17 13 E 
 
 528 
 383 
 642 
 
 Hornor. 
 
 West. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 07. 51 
 
 76 10 26. 74 
 
 S 54 29 E 
 N 33 48 E 
 N 35 13 W 
 
 N 54 29 W 
 S 33 48 W 
 S 35 13 E 
 
 455 
 182 
 576 
 
 Hornor. 
 
 West. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 54.00 
 
 76 10 10. 23 
 
 N 28 32 W 
 N 76 51 W 
 S I 04 E 
 
 S 28 32 E 
 S 76 52 E 
 N I 04 W 
 
 690 
 604 
 494 
 
 West. 
 Eagle. 
 Isle. 
 
 WILSONS POINT. 
 (Langford Creek (West Fork) — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 34. 45 
 
 76 10 43. 95 
 
 N 31 23 E 
 N 52 43 W 
 S 36 43 W 
 
 S 31 23 w 
 S 52 43 E 
 N 36 43 E 
 
 233 
 261 
 598 
 
 Locust. 
 
 Bungay. 
 
 Kinsley. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 36. 6b 
 
 76 10 50. 92 
 
 S 17 33 W 
 S 32 12 E 
 
 N 17 33 E ■ 
 N 32 12 W 
 
 580 
 286 
 
 Kinsley. 
 Nat. 
 
 
 
 
 N 67 24 E 
 
 S 67 24 W 
 
 330 
 
 Locust. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 48. 27 
 
 76 10 43- 35 
 
 S 32 01 W 
 
 S 4 13 w 
 S 21 38 E 
 
 N 32 01 E 
 N 4 13 E 
 N 21 38 W 
 
 664 
 
 637 
 287 
 
 Whale. 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Locust. 
 
 4 
 
 39 °8 47- 35 
 
 76 10 40. 25 
 
 S 39 10 W 
 S II 59 W 
 
 N 39 10 E 
 N II 59 E 
 
 687 
 618 
 
 Whale. 
 Nat. 
 
 
 
 
 S 5 55 E 
 
 N 5 55 W 
 
 237 
 
 Locust. 
 
 KINGS CREEK. 
 
 (Langford Creek (East Fork) — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 32- 33 
 
 76 09 21. 40 
 
 N 84 II E 
 N 29 48 E 
 N 76 07 W 
 
 S 84 II W 
 
 S 29 48 w 
 S 76 07 E 
 
 463 
 
 287 
 734 
 
 Wann. 
 Noth. 
 King. 
 
 2 
 
 39 °7 35- 85 
 
 76 09 22. 70 
 
 N 85 10 W 
 S 26 29 W 
 
 S 85 10 E 
 N 26 29 E 
 
 681 
 &00 
 
 King. 
 Corn. 
 
 
 
 
 S 81 44 E 
 
 N 81 44 W 
 
 SCO 
 
 Wann. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 41- 33 
 
 ' 76 09 00. 75 
 
 N 33 17 E 
 N 15 38 W 
 S 82 00 W 
 
 S 33 17 W 
 S 15 38 E 
 N 82 00 E 
 
 583 
 363 
 404 
 
 Cult. 
 Lear>-. 
 
 Noth. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 37- 85 
 
 76 08 59. 64 
 
 N 25 40 E 
 N IS 12 W 
 N 81 44 W 
 
 S 25 41 w 
 S 15 12 E 
 S 81 44 E 
 
 670 
 483 
 434 
 
 Cult. 
 
 Leary. 
 
 Noth. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 117 
 
 BAILEY. 
 [Langford Creek (East Fork) — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 oil 
 bar, 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 46.33 
 
 76 09 03. 50 
 
 N 50 55 E 
 N 8 01 W 
 
 S 55 42 W 
 
 S 50 55 W 
 S 8 01 E 
 N 55 42 E 
 
 505 
 183 
 397 
 
 Cult. 
 
 Leary. 
 
 Noth. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 48. 83 
 
 76 09 06. 87 
 
 S 37 51 W 
 S 8 46 E 
 N 64 00 E 
 
 N 37 51 E 
 N 8 46 W 
 S 64 00 W 
 
 390 
 515 
 535 
 
 Noth. 
 Wann. 
 Cult. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 02. 92 
 
 76 08 47. 82 
 
 N 51 20 E 
 N 22 57 W 
 S 49 06 W 
 
 S 51 20 W 
 S 22 57 E 
 N 49 06 E 
 
 539 
 184 
 
 579 
 
 Hoo. 
 Nest. 
 Leary. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 00. 40 
 
 76 08 44. 30 
 
 N 37 55 E 
 N 32 51 W 
 S 61 00 w 
 
 S 37 55 W 
 S 32 51 E 
 N 61 00 E 
 
 535 
 303 
 606 
 
 Hoo. 
 Nest. 
 Leary. 
 
 PHILIPS. 
 
 {Langford Creek (East Fork) — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 09. 97 
 
 76 08 43- 38 
 
 N 71 58 E 
 N 9 45 W 
 S 70 01 W 
 
 S 71 58 W 
 
 S 9 45 E 
 N 70 01 E 
 
 320 
 334 
 200 
 
 Hoo. 
 Woll. 
 Nest. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 36. 04 
 
 76 08 40.31 
 
 N 28 27 W 
 S 45 19 w 
 S 44 45 E 
 
 S 28 27 E 
 N 45 19 E 
 N 44 44 W 
 
 581 
 245 
 5°S 
 
 Gut. 
 
 Harp. 
 
 Ide. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 35. 95 
 
 76 08 35. 33 
 
 N 66 59 W 
 S 60 59 W 
 S 32 17 E 
 
 S 67 00 E 
 N 60 59 E 
 N 32 17 W 
 
 959 
 349 
 421 
 
 Clay. 
 Harp. 
 Ide. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 10. 16 
 
 76 08 37. 42 
 
 N 57 54 E 
 N 33 29 W 
 S 77 45 W 
 
 S 57 54 W 
 S 33 29 E 
 N 77 45 E 
 
 175 
 386 
 
 353 
 
 Hoo. 
 Woll. 
 
 Nest. 
 
 WARE. 
 (Langford Creek (East Fork) — Chart No. jo. 
 
 i 
 I 39 08 59-38 
 
 76 oS 54. 90 
 
 N 73 39 W 
 S 41 34 W 
 S 12 19 E 
 
 S 73 39 E 
 N 41 34 E 
 N 12 19 W 
 
 316 
 556 
 982 
 
 Lovely. 
 
 Clay. 
 
 Harp. 
 
 
 2 39 09 01. 97 
 
 76 09 00. 33 
 
 N 89 24 W 
 S 24 II W 
 S 18 35 E 
 
 S 89 24 E 
 N 24 II E 
 N 18 35 W 
 
 161 
 
 551 
 1 105 
 
 Lovely. 
 
 Clay. 
 
 Harp. 
 
 
 3 39 09 08. 03 
 
 76 08 55. 6s 
 
 S 54 28 W 
 S 26 15 w 
 S 10 23 E 
 
 N 54 28 E 
 N 26 15 E 
 N 10 22 W 
 
 348 
 
 788 
 1272 
 
 Lovely. 
 
 Clay. 
 
 Harp. 
 
 
 4 39 09 05. 60 
 
 76 08 50. 16 
 
 S 74 15 W 
 S 38 IS w 
 S 4 09 E 
 
 N 74 15 E 
 N 38 15 E 
 N 4 09 W 
 
 445 
 796 
 1172 
 
 Lovely. 
 
 Clay. 
 
 Harp. 
 
 
ii8 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 EBB POINT. 
 
 {Middle Chester River-— Chart No, jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 IvOngitudc 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & a. S. triancula- 
 
 l)ar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 
 39 °S 33- oo 
 39 o6 13- 72 
 39 06 00. 20 
 
 39 OS 35- 3° 
 
 76 09 47. 26 
 76 09 28. 55 
 76 09 10. 92 
 76 09 32. 67 
 
 S 37 17 E 
 N 85 37 E 
 N 46 26 E 
 
 S 13 26 E 
 S 44 37 E 
 N 79 51 E 
 
 S 5 30 E 
 S 44 06 E 
 N 46 49 E 
 
 S 26 14 E 
 N 87 41 E 
 N 40 23 E 
 
 N 1,-; 17 W 
 S 8s 38 W 
 S 4O 26 W 
 
 N i; 26 W 
 N 44 36 W 
 S 79 52 W 
 
 N 5 30 W 
 N 44 06 W 
 S 46 49 W 
 
 N 2b 14 W 
 S 87 41 w 
 S 40 24 w 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1973 
 
 1721 
 2297 
 
 3025 
 1744 
 1191 
 
 2498 
 1095 
 973 
 
 1835 
 1334 
 1976 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown. 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown. 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown. 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown. 
 
 CLIFF. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 00. 20 
 
 76 09 10. 92 
 
 S 5 3° E 
 S 44 06 E 
 N 46 49 E 
 
 N 5 30 W 
 N 44 06 W 
 S 46 49 w 
 
 2498 
 1095 
 973 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown . 
 
 2 
 
 39 °6 13- 72 
 
 76 09 2 
 
 8-55 
 
 S 13 26 E 
 S 44 37 E 
 N 79 51 E 
 
 N 13 26 W 
 N 44 36 W 
 S 79 52 w 
 
 3°2 5 
 1744 
 1191 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 Brown . 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 12. 68 
 
 76 08 40. 08 
 
 S 2 19 W 
 S 5. 34 E 
 N 30 40 E 
 
 N 2 19 E 
 N 51 a W 
 S 30 40 w 
 
 1208 
 953 
 
 517 
 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper. 
 
 Evans. 
 
 Stratton. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 21.95 
 
 76 08 2 
 
 S.98 
 
 N 50 18 W 
 S 82 38 W 
 S 19 39 E 
 
 S 50 18 E 
 N 82 38 E 
 N 19 39 W 
 
 207 
 529 
 960 
 
 Stratton . 
 Brown . 
 Evans. 
 
 5 
 
 39 06 12. 56 
 
 76 08 I 
 
 I. 72 
 
 N 67 34 E 
 N 47 00 W 
 N 73 37 W 
 
 S 67 35 W 
 S 47 01 E 
 S 73 37 E 
 
 1771 
 658 
 883 
 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 Stratton. 
 
 Brown. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 119 
 
 COMMEGYS BIGHT. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I^ongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 39 06 12. 56 
 
 76 08 II. 72 
 
 N 67 34 E 
 N 47 00 W 
 N 73 37 W 
 
 S 67 35 w 
 S 47 01 E 
 S 73 37 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1771 
 658 
 883 
 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Stratton . 
 Brown. 
 
 ^ 
 
 39 06 21.9s 
 
 76 08 23. 98 
 
 N 50 18 W 
 S 82 38 W 
 S 19 39 E 
 
 S 50 18 E 
 N 82 38 E 
 N 19 39 W 
 
 207 
 529 
 960 
 
 Stratton . 
 Brown . 
 Evans. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 38- 73 
 
 76 08 14. 70 
 
 S 42 54 W 
 S 3 05 E 
 S 83 07 E 
 
 N 42 54 E 
 N 3 05 W 
 N 83 06 W 
 
 592 
 1473 
 1727 
 
 Stratton. 
 Evans. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 25.00 
 
 76 07 12. 53 
 
 S II 25 W 
 S 80 30 E 
 N 17 33 E 
 
 N II 25 E 
 N 80 30 W 
 S 1733 w 
 
 1258 
 681 
 269 
 
 Chester. 
 Corpse. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 SHEEP (KENT COUNTY). 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 23. 28 
 
 76 07 08. 81 
 
 S 16 26 W 
 
 N 16 26 E 
 
 1225 
 
 Chester. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 36 E 
 N 3 04 W 
 
 N 84 36 W 
 S 3 04 E 
 
 576 
 314 
 
 Corpse. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 36. 86 
 
 76 06 50. 13 
 
 S g 12 E 
 N 65 54 E 
 N ig 52 E 
 
 N 9 12 W 
 S 65 54 W 
 S 19 52 w 
 
 520 
 820 
 
 851 
 
 Corpse. 
 Indian. 
 Thorn. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 34- 74 
 
 76 06 47. 60 
 
 S 2 eg E 
 N 59 13 E 
 N 14 ig E 
 
 N 2 09 W 
 S 59 13 W 
 S 14 20 w 
 
 441 
 
 794 
 900 
 
 Corpse. 
 Indian. 
 Thorn. 
 
 DEEP POINT. 
 
 (Middle Chciter River — Chart No. 50.) 
 
 I 39 oO 41. ()0 
 
 76 c6 52. OS 
 
 S II 14 H 
 
 N 11 14 W 
 
 (),Ss 
 
 Cori>se. 
 
 
 
 
 N 77 V) E 
 
 -'^ 77 30 W 
 
 8lS 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 
 
 N 27 50 !■; 
 
 ,S 27 .;0 W 
 
 7-^5 
 
 Thiirii. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 43. 87 
 
 76 00 57. 40 
 
 S 20 o(j !•; 
 
 N 20 o(. \\ 
 
 797 
 
 Corpse. 
 
 
 
 
 N 84 01 I' 
 
 S S.i 01 W 
 
 'MS 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 
 
 N 40 25 K 
 
 vS 40 26 W 
 
 740 
 
 Thorn . 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 04. 49 
 
 76 oO 29. 43 
 
 S 62 s8 W 
 
 N 62 38 E 
 
 287 
 
 Thorn 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 56 E 
 
 N 18 s6 W 
 
 631 
 
 Indian 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 48 E 
 
 : S 82 is W 
 
 i 
 
 883 
 
 Ashland 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 SHIPPEN CREEK. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. St G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 °7 13- 72 
 
 76 06 14. 53 
 
 S 55 34 W 
 S 67 29 E 
 N 65 45 E 
 
 N 55 34 E 
 N 67 29 W 
 S 65 46 w 
 
 784 
 524 
 1386 
 
 Thorn. 
 Ashland . 
 Bums. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 15.47 
 
 76 06 17.3s 
 
 S 48 44 W 
 S 65 03 E 
 N 69 07 E 
 
 N 48 44 E 
 N 65 02 W 
 S 69 08 W 
 
 763 
 616 
 
 1433 
 
 Thom. 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 Bums. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 27- 58 
 
 76 06 05. 95 
 
 S 21 09 E 
 N 84 24 E 
 
 N 35 47 E 
 
 N 21 09 W 
 S 84 24 w 
 S 35 47 W 
 
 716 
 1043 
 952 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Oyster. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 25- 53 
 
 76 06 02. 93 
 
 S 16 39 E 
 N 79 54 E 
 N 29 33 E 
 
 N 16 39 W 
 S 79 54 W 
 S 29 34 W 
 
 626 
 974 
 967 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Oyster. 
 
 HADDAWAY. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 43- 52 
 
 76 05 44. 28 
 
 S 14 27 w 
 
 S 47 07 E 
 S 86 47 E 
 
 N 14 27 E 
 N 47 07 W 
 N 86 47 W 
 
 1246 
 641 
 1156 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 45- 08 
 
 76 OS 45. 80 
 
 S 12 09 W 
 S 46 12 E 
 S 84 23 E 
 
 N 12 09 E 
 N 46 II W 
 N 84 23 W 
 
 1287 
 70s 
 1200 
 
 Ashland. 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 S3. 66 
 
 76 OS 33. 76 
 
 S 13 57 E 
 S 65 08 E 
 N 67 09 E 
 
 N 13 57 W 
 N 65 07 W 
 S 67 09 W 
 
 799 
 967 
 819 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Jarrett. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 °7 SI- 65 
 
 76 05 31. 78 
 
 S II 13 E 
 S 67 40 E 
 N 61 14 E 
 
 N II 13 W 
 N 67 40 W 
 S 61 14 W 
 
 724 
 892 
 803 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Jarrett. 
 
 
 HOLLYDAY (KENT COUNTY). 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 07 45. 52 
 
 76 OS 27. ss 
 
 f 3 23 E 
 S 79 31 E 
 
 N 44 58 E 
 
 N 3 23 W 
 N 79 31 W 
 S 44 59 W 
 
 504 
 726 
 839 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Jarrett. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 00. 77 
 
 76 05 00. 72 
 
 S 77 SI E 
 S so E 
 S 33 34 W 
 
 N 77 so W 
 N so W 
 N 33 34 E 
 
 1072 
 646 
 1221 
 
 Booker. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Bums. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 53. 80 
 
 76 05 00. 86 
 
 N 89 29 E 
 N 19 07 W 
 S 84 25 w 
 
 S 89 30 W 
 S 19 07 E 
 N 84 25 E 
 
 1051 
 333 
 "59 
 
 Booker. 
 Jarrett. 
 Oyster. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 MELTON POINT. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o , // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 o8 20. 56 
 
 76 04 30. IS 
 
 S 79 04 E 
 N 18 47 E 
 N 57 27 W 
 
 N 79 04 W 
 S 18 47 W 
 S 57 27 E 
 
 668 
 55° 
 1036 
 
 Journey. 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Pomona. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 31.66 
 
 76 04 45- 37 
 
 S 41 og E 
 N 75 46 E 
 N 28 21 W 
 
 N 41 og W 
 S 75 46 w 
 S 28 21 E 
 
 617 
 
 595 
 ii6g 
 
 Melton. 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Taste. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 25. 78 
 
 76 04 29. 37 
 
 S 64 31 E 
 N 24 26 E 
 N 66 53 W 
 
 N 64 31 W 
 S 24 26 W 
 S 66 54 E 
 
 704 
 378 
 972 
 
 Journey. 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Pomona. 
 
 NORTHWEST (KENT COUNTY). 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 25. 78 
 
 76 04 29. 37 
 
 S 64 31 E 
 
 N 64 31 W 
 
 704 
 
 Journey. 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 26 E 
 
 S 24 26 W 
 
 378 
 
 Cake. 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 53 W 
 
 S 66 54 E 
 
 972 
 
 Pomona. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 49. 92 
 
 76 04 53. 37 
 
 S 59 II E 
 
 N 59 10 W 
 
 916 
 
 Cake. 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 46 E 
 
 S 66 46 W 
 
 636 
 
 Bill. 
 
 
 
 
 N 39 52 W 
 
 S 39 52 E 
 
 538 
 
 Taste. 
 
 ?■ 
 
 39 08 30. 13 
 
 76 04 28.43 
 
 S S3 39 E 
 
 N 53 39 W 
 
 759 
 
 Journey. 
 
 
 
 
 N 33 40 E 
 
 S 33 40 W 
 
 238 
 
 Cake. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 40 W 
 
 S 75 40 E 
 
 948 
 
 Pomona. 
 
APPENDIXES. 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OE THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland : 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioner of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Mar>'land, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary' of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessarj' to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose 
 to employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its ])assage. 
 
 [Act of Congreiis approved June .^o, 1906.! 
 
 AM ACT MakioE appropriations tor sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and se^■en. and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely ; * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey; * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 
 123 
 
124 Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 (Act of Congress approved May 27. 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for simdry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast .'\nd Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 19C59.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special siu-veys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Govertmient for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it e->iacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending Jime thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
 [.\ct of Congress approved March 4, 1911.I 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twelve, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 tliirtcen thousand dollars. * * * 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 125 
 
 (Act of the Legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.I 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry ofoyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this 
 
 Act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 tliey are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of this 
 State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving courses 
 and distances, to be fully described and set out in a wTitten report of said survey, as hereinafter required . 
 A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and charts of 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said 
 commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be delineated 
 upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, of the 
 largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are natural 
 oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such county, 
 which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective counties 
 wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic siurvey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed 
 by the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and acctu"ate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the said to the Clerks of the Circuit 
 court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, w^en filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the coitfts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey 
 and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying witliin the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the surve)' to be natiu-al oyster 
 beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and open for 
 disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon under the 
 provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to affect in 
 any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appropriated or 
 taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the survey, 
 is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful 
 for any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United 
 
126 Survey of Dysicr Bays, Kent ('oitnly, Md. 
 
 States, * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within tliis State for the purpose of exploring, 
 surveying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the crop 
 or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to apply 
 to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in which 
 such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious freeholders, 
 residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the examination 
 of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the owners or posses- 
 sors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and subscribed an oath 
 or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly authorized to administer 
 the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and having given five days' 
 notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and then and there upon 
 their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them sworn or affirmed and 
 examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof and of their proceed- 
 ings in writing imder their hands and seals and file the same within five days thereafter in the office of 
 the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to an appeal by either party to 
 the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as aforesaid, and the said report so made 
 as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be final and conclusive as between the 
 said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be paid to the said owners or possessors of 
 the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said report, and the said chief or associate 
 justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees 
 and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of their duty as he shall think equitable and 
 just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons employed under the act of congress afore- 
 said, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set 
 down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall 
 be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of such appeal, to take out summons for such 
 witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall 
 have power in its discretion to award costs against which ever the final judgment shall be entered, 
 and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall be heard before and the damage assessed by 
 a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And he it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severall)- forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of tlie United States of America, in 
 any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.^THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [P^xtract from Second Report of Shell Vhb Commission.] 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of iqo6, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view: 
 
 " I. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of 
 the State. 
 
 "2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster cultiure. " 
 
 ^ Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 127 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys. " 
 
 Definition ov a Naturai, Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the vState who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce. 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed and is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and gro^vth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to he taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be foimd, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not onh- are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the .State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natiu^al growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
128 Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent County, Md. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accm'ately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the Commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report imder the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 stu-vey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessar>' operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, the 
 combined operations ' making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this founda- 
 tion special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 * See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Kent Comity, Md. 129 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work.' This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations - consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the sujjply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed b)- the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the siu'vey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.^ This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual'report of 
 the Commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 Commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey' properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a ver^- complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 ' See pages 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 - See pages 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 3 No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved; or 
 of the large amount of survey work involved in the sur\'cy and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State by 
 private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1912 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department op Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 IVashington, November 2c>, igii. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1912. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, Superintendeitf. 
 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
 3 
 

CERTIFICATION. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., November 28, igii. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks estabHshed in Queen Annes County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chiej of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., November 28, 191 1. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Queen Annes County were filed in the oifice of the clerk of the circuit court of 
 Queen Annes County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners on 
 November 29, 191 1. 
 
 5 
 
I 
 
 11 
 
 I 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map follows 176 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 Certification -. S 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications , 15 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey , . 16 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 16 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey 16 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 18 
 
 Organization and equipment 18 
 
 Chronological statement of work 19 
 
 Statistics 21 
 
 General remarks 21 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 22 
 
 Leasing charts 23 
 
 Projections 24 
 
 Progress maps 24 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 25 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 26 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 27 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 27 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — 
 Chart No. 2Q (Chesapeake Bay and entrance to Chester River) — 
 
 Swan Point 3 30 
 
 Bank 30 
 
 Gratitude 31 
 
 Windmill Point 31 
 
 Stevens 32 
 
 Baltimore Light {see Progress map) 32 
 
 Sandy Point Light 32 
 
 Ring 32 
 
 Love Point Light 33 
 
 Amour 33 
 
 Railway Water Tank 3^, 
 
 Wickes Beach 34 
 
 iSfarrows Point (see also Chart No. 30) ■. 34 
 
 Macum 3S 
 
 Thin 35 
 
 Muddy (see also Chart No. 30) 36 
 
 Bridge (see also Chart No. 32) 36 
 
 Railroad {see also Chart No. 32) - 36 
 
8 Coiiiciils. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey trianoulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Clwil No. j(i (Middle Chester River) — Page. 
 
 Muddy {see also Chart No. 29) 36 
 
 Narrows Point {see also Chart No. 29) 34 
 
 Bluebeard 37 
 
 Blakeford 37 
 
 Rain 38 
 
 Break 38 
 
 Overton 39 
 
 Fir 39 
 
 Bay Bush Point 40 
 
 Gordon 40 
 
 Bird .- 41 
 
 Crow 41 
 
 Grove 42 
 
 Reeds 42 
 
 Little Gum 42 
 
 Inn 43 
 
 Holton Point 43 
 
 Earle 44 
 
 Hydrographic 44 
 
 Ruth 45 
 
 Melfield 45 
 
 Bath 46 
 
 Ship 46 
 
 Engineer 46 
 
 Swepson 47 
 
 Corsica 47 
 
 Deep Cove 47 
 
 Langford 48 
 
 Spaniard Point 2 Upper 48 
 
 Quaker , 49 
 
 Evans 49 
 
 Brown 50 
 
 Stratton 50 
 
 Chester 51 
 
 Westcotts Windmill 51 
 
 Corpse 51 
 
 Deep Point 2 52 
 
 Indian 52 
 
 Thorn 53 
 
 Ashland 53 
 
 Shippen S3 
 
 Bums 54 
 
 Oyster 54 
 
 Starkley 55 
 
 Jarrett 55 
 
 Booker 56 
 
 Joumej' 56 
 
 Melton 56 
 
 Cake 57 
 
 Pomona 57 
 
 Bill 58 
 
 Taste 58 
 
Content.';. _ 9 
 
 r,ANDMARKS (U. S. CoAST AND GgoDETic SURVEY TRiANGuuATioN STATIONS)— Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulatiou stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 C/iaii No. JO (Middle Chester River) -Continued. Page. 
 
 Make 58 
 
 Down 59 
 
 Julius 59 
 
 Broad (see Progress map) 60 
 
 Nils {see Progress map) 60 
 
 Wilmers (sec Progress map) 60 
 
 Robertson Windmill {see Progress map) 61 
 
 Robertson {see Progress map) 61 
 
 Southeast {see Progress map) 61 
 
 Thorsten {see Progress map) 62 
 
 Blank (.fee Progress map) 62 
 
 Rolphs {see Progress map) 62 
 
 Chart No. JJ (entrance to Eastern Bay and vicinity) — 
 
 Craney '■ 63 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal Light 63 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light 63 
 
 Tenk 64 
 
 Straight 64 
 
 Mouth 64 
 
 Matta 65 
 
 Then 65 
 
 Some 66 
 
 Batts 66 
 
 Top 67 
 
 Ware 67 
 
 Coffee 67 
 
 Here 68 
 
 Samuel 68 
 
 Liver 68 
 
 Tuxon 69 
 
 Steve 69 
 
 Thompson 69 
 
 Hope 70 
 
 Knock 70 
 
 Landing 71 
 
 Timber 71 
 
 Ville 71 
 
 Greek 72 
 
 Tom 72 
 
 Dell 73 
 
 Turkey 73 
 
 Cox 74 
 
 TuU 74 
 
 Needle 74 
 
 Kcmj) Tower 75 
 
 Kemp 75 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank (see also Chart No. 32) 76 
 
 Chart No. J2 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — 
 
 Over 76 
 
 Norman 76 
 
 Parsons 77 
 
lo Conlenls. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodbtic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j^ (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Parsons Island Water Tank 77 
 
 Alley 77 
 
 New Ram Cupola 78 
 
 Dull : 78 
 
 Kirwan 79 
 
 Bridge (sec alxo Chart No. 29) 36 
 
 Railroad (xcc also Chart No. 29) , 36 
 
 Marshy ^ 79 
 
 Bonnet 79 
 
 Brian Reference Station 80 
 
 Green , 80 
 
 Benn 81 
 
 Hough ■ 81 
 
 * Won 81 
 
 Nose 82 
 
 • Stop 82 
 
 Orb 83 
 
 Piney '. 83 
 
 Ferry 84 
 
 Owe 84 
 
 Hook 85 
 
 Knee 85 
 
 No 85 
 
 Oysters 86 
 
 Bee 86 
 
 Close 87 
 
 June 87 
 
 Chin 87 
 
 AUer 88 
 
 Twist 88 
 
 Wide , 89 
 
 Darce 89 
 
 Twixt 90 
 
 Star. 
 
 90 
 
 Leaven 90 
 
 Snout 91 
 
 South 91 
 
 Flat 92 
 
 Albert 92 
 
 Le Seur 92 
 
 Attila ^ 93 
 
 Tobino 93 
 
 Sang 04 
 
 Turn q4 
 
 •io . 94 
 
 Divide 9? 
 
 Princess 95 
 
 Philip . 96 
 
 Granary . . ... g6 
 
 Morn 96 
 
 Bush 97 
 
 Nub 97 
 
Contciiis. 1 1 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survev triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Cliarl No. 32 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Wheel g8 
 
 Pick 98 
 
 Corner 99 
 
 Kiglit 99 
 
 Chew ICO 
 
 Whale j» 100 
 
 Matter 100 
 
 Deck loi 
 
 (Quarter loi 
 
 Nodim 102 
 
 Gusta 102 
 
 Sylvia ., 102 
 
 Baldwins 103 
 
 Cousin N 103 
 
 Lloyd 104 
 
 Edward 104 
 
 Colonel 104 
 
 Shaw 105 
 
 BrufFs 105 
 
 Law 106 
 
 James 106 
 
 Frank 107 
 
 Wood 107 
 
 Herr 107 
 
 Ollie 108 
 
 Deewat 108 
 
 Spar 109 
 
 Sara 109 
 
 Seth 109 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank {see also Chart No. 31) 76 
 
 Dixon no 
 
 Pearson no 
 
 BOI'NDARIES OF OYSTER BARS: 
 
 Explanation in 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 112 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 113 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county • — 
 
 Chart No. 2Q (Chesapeake Bay entrance Chester River) — 
 
 Broad Creek 116 
 
 Love Point 117 
 
 Strong Bay 117 
 
 Carvel 118 
 
 Ferry (Queen Annes County) 118 
 
 \jaa% Point (Chester River^ (see also Chart No .^ioi . t irj 
 
 Flood Point up 
 
 Kent Island Narrows 130 
 Chart No. 30 (Middle Chester River)— 
 
 Long Point (Chester River) (.fee a?iO Chart No. 29) iiq 
 
 Blunt 120 
 
 Poplar 121 
 
 1 See separate publications for boundaries of natural bars in adjacent counties. 
 
12 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 30 (Middle Chester River) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Carpenter Island 121 
 
 Horse Race 122 
 
 Piney Point (Queen Annes County) 122 
 
 Hells Delight 123 
 
 Reeds 123 
 
 Robins Cove 123 
 
 Old Field 124 
 
 Holton Point 124 
 
 Town Point 125 
 
 Emory Wharf 125 
 
 Earle Cove 126 
 
 Ship Point 126 
 
 Possum Point 127 
 
 Spaniard Point 127 
 
 Emor)' Hollow 128 
 
 Sheep (Queen Annes County) ' 128 
 
 Mummys Cove 129 
 
 Hollyday (Queen Annes County) 129 
 
 Booker Wharf 129 
 
 Northwest (Queen Annes County) 130 
 
 Chart No. 31 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — 
 
 Brick House 130 
 
 Gum Thicket 131 
 
 Kent Point 131 
 
 Long Point (Eastern Bay) 132 
 
 Bodkins Shoals 132 
 
 Brick House Hill 133 
 
 Bunker Hill 133 
 
 Txirkey Point 134 
 
 Middle Block 134 
 
 Wild Ground 135 
 
 Pine Tree 135 
 
 Greeves Cove 13S 
 
 Mattapex 136 
 
 Shipping Creek 137 
 
 Batts Neck 137 
 
 Ringold Middleground 138 
 
 Erickson Sands 138 
 
 Pea Hill 139 
 
 Stevens 139 
 
 Jones Hole 140 
 
 Pond Marsh 140 
 
 Island Cove 141 
 
 Rooks 142 
 
 Thompsons 143 
 
 Johnson Island 143 
 
 Crab Alley Lumps (see also Chart No. 32) 144 
 
 Cedar Island 144 
 
 Normans Fine Eyes (see also Chart No. 32) 145 
 
 Cox Neck 14s 
 
 Bodkin Island (see also Chart No. 32). ., ,,,.,.,., 14$ 
 
Contents. 13 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 32 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Page. 
 
 Parsons Island 146 
 
 Bodkin Island (see also Chart No. 31) 146 
 
 Normans Fine Eyes (see also Chart No. 31) 145 
 
 Crab Alley Lumps (see also Chart No. 31) 144 
 
 Buckhom 147 
 
 Well Cove 148 
 
 Sandy Point 149 
 
 Hog Island 149 
 
 Walter White 150 
 
 Prospect 150 
 
 Dominion 151 
 
 Bibby 151 
 
 Normans Marsh 152 
 
 Hood 153 
 
 Cabin Creek 154 
 
 Saw Mill Creek 155 
 
 Parsons Island Narrows 155 
 
 Bald Eagle 156 
 
 Mill Hill 1 56 
 
 Greenwood Creek 157 
 
 Prospect Point 157 
 
 Bugby 158 
 
 Coffee 158 
 
 Persimmon Tree 159 
 
 Shippen Hole 159 
 
 Mills 160 
 
 Hobbs 160 
 
 Baxters Hollow 161 
 
 Paca 161 
 
 Bryan 162 
 
 Wye Island 162 
 
 Drum Point 163 
 
 Wye River Middleground 163 
 
 Hess 164 
 
 Stone Wharf 164 
 
 Race Horse (Queen Annes County) 165 
 
 Whetstone 165 
 
 Melvin 166 
 
 Dividing 166 
 
 Shawns Wharf 167 
 
 Granary Point 167 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 169 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 173 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland 174 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State . . 176 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, QUEEN ANNES COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the vState in accordance with the 
 laws ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations ^ of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.^ The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 .raission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for tile with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.* 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports ^ of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland,'' including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 
 1 See .\ppendix .*V for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast .md Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 - See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveyinfi operations which constittite an "'oi-stcr survey" as now being 
 carried on in Maryland. 
 
 3 These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Supermtendeut of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Anne Arundel, Somerset. Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles, St. Marys, Baltimore, Kent, and Queen Amies Counties. 
 
 * The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the requirements of the oyster- 
 culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county ''opened up" for oyster 
 culture as soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each 
 arranged for distribution and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 5 These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building. Baltimore, ^^d. They 
 are issued annually in October, and the first, second, and third reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 s See Appendix B for an extract from the "Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." giving a concise summary 
 of the "Haman oyster culture law." 
 
 IS 
 
i6 Survey of Oyster Pars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of pubhcations are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic sur\'ey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.- A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection wit)i the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in fine with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.^ 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Ovster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 • See Appendix D of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 2 Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, Assistant, Bureau of 
 Fisheries. 
 
 3 For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster survey work of the Marylaud Shell Fish Commission 
 seethe "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 17 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions, which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Surs^ey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County ' ' : 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake I^ay during the last 65 vears. 
 20313—12 — —2 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ' of the United States relating to the 
 subjec , constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party ngaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for all legitimate 
 development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the survey of oyster 
 bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the aid and many 
 valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Washington, have 
 proved very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LaBOR, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 3, igo6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Marj'land in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July 3, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Marj-land. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, prepare a program of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 ******* 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. S. Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 
 1 For these laws see Appendix A. 
 18 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 19 
 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 office at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fish- 
 eries launch Canvashack ' and the steamer Governor McLane ^ of the State fishery force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Queen Annes County ^ dates 
 from April 14, 1909, when the Maryland Shell Fish Commission house boat Oyster was 
 moved from her winter quarters at Baltimore to an anchorage off Rockhall Landing in 
 Kent County. The surveying operations carried on from this harbor covered a period 
 of about six weeks, in which practically all triangulation was completed on the Chesa- 
 peake Bay shores of both Kent and Baltimore counties as well as a considerable part of 
 the same class of work in the mouth of Chester River in both Queen Annes and Kent 
 counties. 
 
 On May 26, 1909, the Oyster was moved from Rockhall Landing to an anchorage in 
 the upper part of Chester River near Cliffs Landing, where she was used as the head- 
 quarters for all the oyster-surveying operations in that region for a little over a month. 
 
 On June 30, 1909, the house boat was moved to a temporary anchorage off Queens- 
 town. This date marked the practical completion of the work in Chester River, the 
 triangulation of which was especially notable for the month of June on account of there 
 having been 92 triangulation stations established, these stations all being marked by 
 monuments and signals and their locations described, besides being occupied for theodo- 
 lite observations. 
 
 On July I, 1909, the house boat Oyster was towed by the State steamer Governor 
 McLane to Baltimore Harbor, where the following four days, which included a Sunday 
 and a holiday, were spent in taking on coal, water, and other supplies. 
 
 On July 6, 1909, the Governor McLane again moved the Oyster, this time from 
 Baltimore to an anchorage in Queen Annes County in the northern part of Prospect 
 Bay and near the southern entrance to Kent Narrows. From this harbor as head- 
 quarters a few additional triangulation observations were made in Kent County, although 
 the greater part of the work was confined to Queen Annes and Talbot counties. 
 
 ' By courtesy ol Dr. H. F. Moore, United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 2 By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 ^ The field work of Queen Annes County was so intermixed with that of Kent and Talbot Counties that the chronological 
 statement of the work in one of these counties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other two counties. 
 
20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 
 
 On July 22, 1909, the house boat was again moved to the vicinity of Rockhall 
 Landing to complete certain oyster-survey operations not finished when the Oyster was 
 there in the spring. And it was not until August 13, 1909, when the house boat was 
 shifted back to Eastern Bay, near the southern entrance to Kent Narrows, that the 
 work in Queen Annes County was resumed. The Oyster remained at this latter anchorage 
 as headquarters for the field work for only two weeks, during which period Governor 
 Crothers, of Maryland, and party visited the house boat and thoroughly examined into 
 the manner and methods by which the work was being conducted. 
 
 On August 28, 1909, the Oyster was towed to Haddaway Cove, in Talbot County, 
 and work was not resumed in Queen Annes County until October 16, 1909, when the 
 house boat was towed back to Eastern Bay and tied up at the railway wharf at Clai- 
 borne. From this latter point as headquarters the triangulation of Eastern Bay and its 
 northern tributaries to the west of Kent Narrows was practically completed. 
 
 On October 29, 1909, the Oyster moved to an anchorage in a branch of lower Miles 
 River called Tilghmans Creek and the next day completed a month's field work, which 
 was notable as far as triangulation was concerned on account of there having been 
 established, marked, described, and located by theodolite obser\'ations over 100 tertiary 
 triangulation stations. Two small parties were engaged on this work during this month, 
 one living on the house boat at Claiborne and the other on shore at Cambridge. 
 
 On December i, 1909, the house boat Oyster was moved from Tilghmans Creek to 
 an anchorage off the town of St. Michaels, and from this harbor the remaining triangu- 
 lation of Wye and Miles rivers was practically completed. 
 
 On December 21, 1909, active field work of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 was closed at St. Michaels, but a triangulation signal building party continued work from 
 quarters on shore at Oxford for two days longer. 
 
 On December 24, 1909, the field season for the Coast and Geodetic Survey parties 
 was officially closed, the monthly employees remaining on the house boat Oyster at 
 Baltimore preparing to lay up the launches and small boats for the winter, and all the 
 officers being on leave from the 25th to 31st. 
 
 No further field work was done in Queen Annes County until March 14, 1910, when 
 a small party was put in the field to complete certain necessary details of triangulation 
 in Queen Annes and Talbot counties. This party first went to St. Michaels and then to 
 Oxford, where it joined the main party on the house boat about the end of April. 
 
 The next and last field work in Queen Annes County covered only a few days' period, 
 commencing November 7, 191 1, when an officer was detailed to check up and obtain 
 certain details relating to the description of triangulation stations required for the 
 technical publication covering the survey of oyster bars of Queen Annes and Talbot 
 coimties. 
 
 The oflice work connected with the oyster survey of Queen Annes County, including 
 compilations of geographic information and drafting necessary for the preparation for 
 publication of the oyster charts and the technical records of that county, was continued 
 intermittingly with the office work of other counties from the beginning of the field 
 work in Queen Annes County to the time of fifing of the certified oyster charts and 
 technical pubfications in the archives of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission and with 
 the clerk of the circuit court of Queen Annes County on November 28, 1911. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 21 
 
 STATISTICS. ' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 186 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 183 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 178 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 15 
 
 New triangulation stations established 184 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described igg 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 240 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 500 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 12 
 
 Triangles computed 380 
 
 Geographic positions computed 190 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 540 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from comers of boundaries to triangulation stations 1, 620 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication igg 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication q8 
 
 " Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication , 4 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State oiificials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Departmeiit of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J- Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Commission's 
 annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic oyster inves- 
 tigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government work and aided 
 its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Ivarle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, wiiose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facililalcd 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished ])y the Government. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Connnission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
 ' These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the oyster survey of this county, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examinations of the 
 character of the bottom made by the engineers of the commission*, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of Mary- 
 land. See Appendix D of this publication for ''Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and the State." 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS.» 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts of the natural oyster bars of Queen Annes County published by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey from results of the surveys of the Government in coopera- 
 tion with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission consist of four sheets covering all the 
 oyster-producing waters of that county. They are published on the large scale of 
 I part in 20,000 (approximately 2ts inches to a statute mile) and are constructed on 
 polyconic projections; and all information shown on them is based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Commis- 
 sion, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the oflice of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Queen Annes County and in the office of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, 
 as required by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography - 
 necessary to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily under- 
 standable both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public 
 who may become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners correspond 
 with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading "Bound- 
 aries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particulai 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington. D. C. 
 
 2 Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Queen Annes County, prepared and 
 published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland 
 Geological Survey in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. 
 
 22 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 23 
 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell fish indus- 
 tries. The i-fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars, and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the countv" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Queen Annes County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of th Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the diff'erent shell fish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Queen Annes County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, Baltimore, and Kent counties, have 
 been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. 
 They are constructed on polyconic projections on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part 
 in 10,000 as the needs of oyster culture may require, and the information shown on them 
 is based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster law 5 must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections ' covering Queen Annes County waters are 12 in number 
 and on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulalion 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,060, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Queen Annes County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme 
 of all the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the 
 location and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surv^eying work, 
 and the "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of 
 carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps - accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Conuuission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of (he Conunissioti. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the (ide-water counties of Maryland, with sliaded areas lo indicate I lie waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 ' For the scheme of these projections sec the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 ' These mai>s and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Comuussiou, Marine Bank Building', 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIEvS OF THE COUNTY WATERvS.> 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TEJRKITCJRIAI, LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than lo acres situated within the territorial limits of anv of the counties, or 
 lOo acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line^ between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Queen 
 Annes County and the waters in "any. other place," as established by the vShell Fish 
 Commission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the 
 "oyster" charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is tech- 
 nically described and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at the intersection of the State boundary line between Mar\-land and Delaware with 
 the boundary line between Queen .'\nnes County and Kent County; thence following tne boundary 
 between Queen Annes and Kent counties and down the channel boundary of the iipper part of Chester 
 River; thence continuing down the channel of Chester River following the boundary line between 
 Kent County and Queen Annes County as laid down on " Charts Nos. 29 and 30, Natural Oyster Bars, 
 Maryland," to a point in the mouth of Chester River defined by the intersection of this channel bound- 
 ary line with a straight line across the mouth of Chester River defined at its western end by a point 
 on I.ove Point on the western side of Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 25.5" and longitude 76° 18' 10. o", 
 and defined at its eastern end by a point on the eastern side of Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 45.3" 
 and longitude 76° 14' 05.3"; thence in a straight line ending at a point situated on Love Point on the 
 western side of Chester River defined by latitude 39° 02' 25.5" and longitude 76° 18' 10. o"; thence along 
 the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in wadth, as the case may 
 be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, around Bloody Point to a point situated on Kent Point on 
 the southern extremity of Kent Island defined by latitude 38° 50' 05.1" and longitude 76° 22' 06.2"; 
 thence in a straight line ending at a point situated on Wades Point on the eastern side of the entrance 
 of Eastern Bay, defined by latitude 38° 49' 34.2" and longitude 76° 18' 04.5" to a point on this straight 
 line defined by its intersection with the boundary line in Eastern Bay between Queen Annes County 
 and Talbot County as laid down on "Chart No. 31, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland;" thence along the 
 boundary line between Queen Annes County and Talbot Coimty in Eastern Bay. around Tilghmans 
 Point, up Miles River, turning Ix'tween Bennett Point and Herring Island into the mouth of Wye 
 River, and up the channel boundary line of that branch of Wye River to the south of Wye Island to 
 the point off the eastern end of Wye Island, all as laid down on "Charts Nos. 31 .md 32, Natural Oyster 
 Bars, Maryland;" thence continuing up the channel boundary line nf Wye River between Queen Annes 
 County and Talbot County to tlie head of the oyster-producing waters. ' 
 
 ' For a complete tiistorical and leKal (lescripttoii of tlie boundaries of the couiuies of Maryland, tlic valuable publiealion 
 entitled " The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin. Boundaries, and Election Districts." prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathcv^s 
 and published l>y tlic Maryland Ocolouical Survey under the direction of Dr. William Builoclc Clark, Superintendent, should 
 be consulted, as the boundaries described in this publication have been cstablishc<l and technically defined for the purpose of 
 carrying out the oyster laws of the Slate, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 2 See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at the end of 
 this publication. 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey'. 
 
 25 
 
26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners 
 in the city of Baltimore," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the 
 respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the boundary line between Queen Annes 
 County and Kent County as laid down on "Chart No. 29, Natural Oyster Ears, Maryland," with a 
 straight line across the mouth of Chester River, defined at its eastern end by a point on the eastern side 
 of Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 45.3" and longitude 76° 14' 05.3", and defined at its western end 
 by a point on I<ove Point on the western side of Chester River in latitude 39° 02' 25.5" and longitude 
 76° 18' lo.o"; thence following the boundary line between Queen Annes County and Kent County, 
 passing around and about i mile to the northeast of Love Point Light, as laid down on "Chart No. 29, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, " to a point in Chesapeake Bay about 25 g miles east of Baltimore Light 
 and 3,53 miles west of Love Point Light, defined by latitude 39° 03' 30.0" and longitude 76° 21' 00.0"; 
 thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Bay to a point in Chesapeake Bay about i^i mileseast of Sandy 
 Point Light and defined by latitude 39° 00' 57. 2" and longitude 76° 21' 34.00"; thence in a straight 
 line with Chesapeake Bay to a point in Chesapeake Bay about i^^ miles east of Thomas Point Light, 
 defined by latitude 38° 53' 56.2" and longitude 76° 24' 50.2"; thence in a straight line with Chesa- 
 peake Bay to a point in Chesapeake Bay about 2;< miles west of Bloody Point Bar Light defined by 
 latitude 38° 50' 01. i" and longitude 76° 26' 15.0"; thence in a straight line with Chesapeake Bay to a 
 point in Chesapeake Bay about ^li miles southwest of Bloody Point Bar Light defined by latitude 38° 
 48' 06.6" and longitude 76° 26' 37.1"; thence following the boundary' line between Queen Annes County 
 and Talbot County passing between Bloody Point Bar Light and Poplar Island, as laid down on "Chart 
 No. 31, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by the intersection of this boundary line 
 with a straight line across the entrance of Eastern Bay defined at its western end by a point situated 
 on Kent Point on the southern extremity of Kent Island in latitude 38° 50' 05.1" and longitude 76° 
 22' 06.2" and defined at its eastern end by a point situated on Wades Point on the eastern side of the 
 entrance of Eastern Bay in latitude 38° 49' 34-2" and longitude 76° 18' 04.5".' 
 
 1 Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for it he present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the vState. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its inmiediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication and 
 which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions: 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 
 ay 
 
28 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3^^ inches to a Statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from {not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observ^ed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surv'eying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of inter\'isibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends f)f points of land, which in the tidewater section of Maryland generally means they 
 will lie washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if (he 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragrajjh, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the ' ' observed station' ' 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 29 
 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observ^ed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 Referetwes. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when 
 both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing - of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 
 ' Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 "reference stations" described in this pubhcation can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 ^ The mean magnetic variation for Queen Annes County was 6° 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 SWAN POINT 3. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Swan Point about 5^ miles south-southwest 
 of Tolchester Beach Wharf and 7 miles north of I/)ve Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observ'ed station is on sand and marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 
 5 feet east of shore, 60 yards south southwest of a fisherman's cabin, and 250 yards from the extreme 
 end of Swan Point. Cement monument marking old reference station is in marsh 21.43 meters N 89° 
 13' E of observed station. Standard cement monument marking new reference station is on line to old 
 reference station 13.26 meters N 89° 13' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is J + 'inch copper rod set in an 8-inch square cement monument with top 
 about 5 inches below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is the neck of a flask set in cement about 4 
 feet below the surface. New reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monu- 
 ment. Old reference station is eastern one of two ^f-inch copper rods in 'an 8-inch cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 2° 11' W) o 
 
 " Baltimore Light" 46 
 
 Stack on garbage plant at Bodkin Point 82 
 
 " Seven Foot Knoll Light" 95 
 
 Left stack at Sparrow Point in 
 
 "Fort Howard Taller Water Tank" 112 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Front Range)". . . 114 
 
 "Craighill Channel Light (Rear Range)". . . . 131 
 
 Chimney of cabin 203 
 
 Gable of Rockhall Wharf house 264 
 
 Old reference station 267 
 
 New reference station (standard ce- 
 ment monument) 267 
 
 Chimney of house to right of Windmill Point . 292 
 
 Gable of bam 303 
 
 Gable of bam near Wickes Beach 340 
 
 CO 00 5J^ miles. 
 
 07 00 8^2 miles. 
 
 21 8X miles. 
 
 04 50 7 miles. 
 
 12 12X miles. 
 
 28 20 9J 8 miles. 
 
 59 50 7 miles. 
 
 46 20 8J^ miles. 
 
 54 5S yards. 
 
 07 I mile. 
 
 02 20 21.43 meters. 
 
 02 20 13.26 meters. 
 
 12 2 miles. 
 
 49 2}4 miles. 
 
 52 75.^ miles. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western side of entrance to Tavern Creek 
 about ^4 mile northeast of Swan Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 12 
 yards inshore, and 2 yards from edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 7° 27' W) o 00 
 
 "Baltimore Light" 42 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) 56 04 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Swan Point 71 17 
 
 "Seven Foot Knoll Light" 88 14 
 
 West gable of Strong bam 153 39 
 
 00 (1% miles. 
 
 50 9 miles. 
 
 00 i°o9 meters. 
 
 >2 mile. 
 
 40 •}% miles. 
 
 Vi mile. 
 
 Southwest corner of Strong house 174 09 ^4, mile. 
 
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 31 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Chimney of tenant house 212 
 
 North gable of bam 250 
 
 Thompson windmill 271 
 
 West gable of Rockhall Wharf house 274 
 
 North gable of Downey house 278 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 292 
 
 55 Kmile. 
 
 47 i^i miles. 
 
 47 X mile. 
 
 08 J^ mile. 
 
 49 X tnile. 
 
 56 20 10.32 meters. 
 
 Southoneof twin trees on Little Neck Island. 352 59 X mile. 
 
 GRATITUDE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay at eastern side of entrance to Swan Creek oppo- 
 site middle of Little Neck Island and near old Rockhall Wharf. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh meadow about i foot above high water, 12 yards 
 east of shore, 150 yards southwest of a house, and 400 yards south-southwest of Rockhall Landing. 
 
 Marks. — Ob.served station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above siuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • ° 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 11° 46' W) o 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" 26 
 
 "Baltimore Light" 41 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Swan Point 90 
 
 Left tangent of piles of old Rockhall Wharf, . 124 
 
 West gable of Strong barn 130 49 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of tallest wharf house at Rockhall 
 
 Landing 162 
 
 Chimney of house 166 
 
 Post on northwest comer of Downey porch . . . 196 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diameter) 273 
 
 North gable of old bam 276 36 200 yards. 
 
 North gable of barn 309 21 ij^ miles. 
 
 00 00 $14. miles. 
 
 05 10 10% miles. 
 
 21 20 9J^ miles. 
 
 47 I mile. 
 
 15 200 yards. 
 
 15 >4 mile. 
 
 19 1 mile. 
 
 57 150 yards. 
 
 02 40 107 yards. 
 
 WINDMILL POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Windmill Point at northern side of entrance 
 to Rockhall Harbor. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low marsh land about level with high water, about 30 
 yards back from end of point, and 20 yards south of a group of large pine trees. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 24.13 meters N 20° 14' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of 2-inch tile pipe filled with sand with top about flush 
 with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement nionimicnt. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Love Point Light" (S 17° 47' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 146 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 178 03 
 
 Reference station 182 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 216 10 
 
 Rockhall Methodist Episcopal Church spire.. 238 
 
 Highest gable on Sharps Wharf 246 
 
 East chimney of house 271 
 
 Chimney of small house 287 
 
 West chimney of small house 311 
 
 00 5^2 miles. 
 
 30 17.38 meters. 
 
 00 23.57 meters. 
 
 00 24.13 meters. 
 
 10 20 16.52 meters. 
 
 05 40 I mile. 
 
 42 ^8 mile. 
 
 27 \'i mile. 
 
 55 yi mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
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 STEVENS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay about % mi'e south of Huntingficld Point at 
 entrance to Huntingfield Creek. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 55 
 yards back from edge of vertical bank 3 feet higher than station, and 450 yards south of the extreme end 
 of Huntingfield Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe btu-ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Love Point Light" (S 25° 03' W) o 00 00 4H miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 12 13 6>2 miles. 
 
 Southeast comer of fishing shack on Swan 
 
 Point Ill 24 2J.-2 miles. 
 
 East gable of Strong bam 125 42 2K miles. 
 
 Thompson windmill 135 01 20 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 150 32 1J4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 155 24 20 200 yards. 
 
 Wicks windmill 223 16 20 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 227 23 00 no yards. 
 
 Chimney of small house 239 58 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 275 26 20 130 yards. 
 
 Chimney of Stevens tenant house 320 39 X ™'l6. 
 
 BALTIMORE LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay off shore about i ;'2 miles east of mouth of Magothy 
 River and >| mile west of entrance to dredged channel leading to Baltimore. (See Progress Map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on brick octagonal dwelling on cylindrical foundation 
 known as Baltimore Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Baltimore Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SANDY POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay off shore about yi mile east of Sandy Point. (See 
 Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on brick dwelling on cylindrical foundation known as 
 Sandy Point Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Sandy Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bodkin Point (Old Tower)" (N 14° 35' W). . o 00 00 S;.^ miles. 
 
 RING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay dn western side of Kent Island about 2X miles 
 south-southwest of Love Point and 3^-^ miles east of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 12 
 yards inshore, and 2 yards from edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.36 
 meters N 79° 21' E of observed station. 
 
 I 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe with top 3 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground . 
 
 References. — a 1 // 
 
 "Sandy Point Light" (N 84° 56' W) o 00 00 3^^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 117 51 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 141 00 % mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 164 17 10 9.36 meters. 
 
 Lone tree (2 inches diameter). ..' 224 10 300 yards. 
 
 Soutli chimney of house 238 56 300 yards. 
 
 LOVE POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay at entrance to Chester River offshore about i}4 
 miles northeast of Love Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal screw pile structure known as Love Point 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Love Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Wickes Beach" (S 47° 55' E) o 00 00 3>^ miles. 
 
 AMOUR. 
 
 General locality. — Northern end of Kent Island at western -side of entrance to Chester River about 
 .'4 mile southeast of Love Point and i^i mile north of Love Point Landing. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 
 25 yards inshore, and 55 yards north of fishing shack. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ^ / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 33° 42' E) o 00 00 if^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 28 28 4^^ miles. 
 
 West gable of house on East Neck 48 00 3^^ miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 54 30 2% miles. 
 
 North gable of house on Cedar Point 76 30 5 miles. 
 
 Gable of bam 128 18 ^yi miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Island Landing 132 59 1% miles. 
 
 Northeast comer of fishing shack 140 38 57 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 174 43 12.46 meters. 
 
 " Railway Water Tank" 199 53 50 f^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 206 10 00 11-30 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 295 02 00 38.88 meters. 
 
 RAILWAY WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern end of Kent Island about halfway between Chesapeake Bay and 
 Chester River and 3^ mile south by west of Love Point. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the only large elevated water tank located just north of 
 the center of the bend of the railway that leaves Love Point Landing. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of water tank. 
 
 References. — None necessar>'. 
 20313—12 3 
 
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 WICKES BEACH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of mouth of Chester River on western side of East Neck Island near 
 Wickes Beach. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow sand beach about on level with high water, 
 10 yards back from low water, and 2 yards west of swamp which extends back to woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Love Point Light" (N 47° 54' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter) . 60 45 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 70 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ( 1 5 inches diameter) . 114 
 
 North cupola of bam 155 
 
 Lone tree on Cedar Point 178 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 40 300 yards. 
 
 59 00 250 yards. 
 
 05 50 200 yards. 
 
 15 14, mile. 
 
 23 ij-i miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 200 21 4 miles. 
 
 North gable of Jackson wharf house 214 
 
 North gable of bam 276 
 
 Cupola on farmhouse 299 
 
 " Railway Water Tank" 321 
 
 North flagstaff on Love Point Hotel 323 2 
 
 NARROWS POINT. 
 
 26 4>^ miles. 
 
 32 2,H miles. 
 
 16 3>^ miles. 
 
 45 00 ^y& miles. 
 
 27 ZH miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Chester River on southwest end of East Neck Island, about 
 
 yi mile north of Cockej's Island and ^ mile west -northwest of Cedar Point. (See Charts Nos. 29 and 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low marshy point about level with high water, about 
 
 7 yards from low water, and 325 yards west of a fishing shack. Cement monument marking reference 
 
 station is 12.28 meters N 7° 58' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch tile pipe filled with cement with top 4 inches below 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Wickes Beach" (N 46° 58' W; o 
 
 Reference station 64 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 133 
 
 West gable of Queenstown elevator 153 
 
 00 00 1/5 miles. 
 
 56 10 12.28 meters. 
 
 08 325 yards. 
 
 44 T,li miles. 
 
 Cupolaonbam 164 05 25s miles. 
 
 Nortli gable of house 189 
 
 North gable of bam 194 
 
 Cupola on bam 216 
 
 North gable of house 228 
 
 North gable of house on Jackson Creek 231 
 
 East gable of Jackson wharf house 233 
 
 North gable of bam 254 
 
 West chimney of house 285 
 
 Chimney of house near Macum Creek 293 
 
 East chimney of house 318 
 
 "Railway Water Tank" 334 
 
 South flagstaflt on Love Point Hotel 335 
 
 Flagstaff on Love Point Wharf 335 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 341 
 
 2W miles. 
 2yi miles. 
 2}i miles. 
 2li miles. 
 
 47 2yi miles. 
 
 52 2'^ miles. 
 
 28 3 miles. 
 
 16 3|^ miles. 
 
 36 4J.S miles. 
 
 01 4% miles. 
 
 II 40 5>4 miles. 
 
 26 ^yi miles. 
 
 42 4J4' miles. 
 
 30 5 miles. 
 
 i 
 
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 35 
 
 MACUM. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on Kent Island, about 4X miles south of Love 
 Point Light, 3 miles south-southeast of Love Point Landing and }'i mile north-northwest of Macum 
 Creek. (vSee Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 inshore, and 16 yards south of two cedar trees at edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 0° 19' E) o 
 
 North cupola of bam on East Neck Island ... 50 
 
 Chimney of house on East Neck Island 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 57 
 
 South comer of fishing shack on Cedar Point . . 72 
 
 West gable of large bam 89 
 
 Cupola on small house 97 
 
 West gable of house 102 
 
 Cupola on bam 108 
 
 Gable of house near Jackson Creek 119 
 
 East chimney of brick house 195 
 
 East chimney of house 212 
 
 Cupola on house 221 
 
 East chimney of house 225 
 
 North chimney of house 257 
 
 Lone cedar tree 266 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 314 
 
 " Railway Water Tank " 333 
 
 East gable of wharf house on Kent Island 
 
 Landing 339 
 
 Flagstaff on wharf house on Love Point 
 
 Landing 342 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 343 
 
 THIN. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on western side of entrance to Kent Narrows, 
 about ^ mile north of Narrows railway station. (See Chart No. 29.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 55 yards 
 north of shore, and 55 yards west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Muddy" (N 37° 55' E) o 00 00 '/% mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on shanty 75 13 i mile. 
 
 Large low telegraph pole 99 27 ^ mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on slant-roofed shanty 107 58 ^s mile. 
 
 Near comer of fishing shanty ig6 21 % mile. 
 
 Tangent of Long Point 356 41 yi mile. 
 
 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 41 3|^ miles. 
 
 13 iH miles. 
 
 02 50 22.24 meters. 
 
 08 4 miles. 
 
 48 5 miles. 
 
 00 5 miles. 
 
 15 4K miles. 
 
 29 3 miles. 
 
 26 3H miles. 
 
 59 X mile. 
 
 31 I mile. 
 
 52 \14, miles. 
 
 18 i/a mile. 
 
 16 400 yards. 
 
 08 500 yards. 
 
 14 30 30.98 meters. 
 
 17 20 3^8 miles. 
 
 28 i>2 miles. 
 
 03 3^ miles. 
 
 II 3X miles. 
 
36 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 MUDDY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Chester River on Long Point between Muddy Creek and Jackson 
 Creek about 25.4 miles southwest of Cedar Point and 3' i miles west of Queenstown. (See Charts Nos. 
 2Q and 30.'/ 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land covered with myrtle bushes, about 2 feet 
 above high water. 7 yards inshore, 25 yards southwest of extreme end of point, and 70 yards north of 
 group of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 J inches above surface of ground Subsurface mark iscenter of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 28° 41' W) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 34 54 2^ miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree on Cedar Point 53 36 2X miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 79 35 4^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 103 11 3 miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 114 53 2X ™i'es. 
 
 West gable of bam 134 33 . . ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 146 39 iX niiles. 
 
 North gable of wharf house on Jackson Creek 
 
 Landing 179 21 .- i mile. 
 
 NorOi gable of house 182 10 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 202 56 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 221 12 50 63 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 243 25 00 67 yards. 
 
 South flagstaff of Love Point Hotel 339 43 30 5^ miles. 
 
 North gable of wharf house on Love Point 
 
 Landing 341 46 $% miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 345 12 5^ miles. 
 
 BRIDGE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of Chester River on western shore of Kent Narrows about ^i mile 
 west of Narrows railway station. (See Charts Nos. 29 and 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a telegraph pole at a point about 25 feet above high 
 water, 4 yards south of near rail of railroad, 8 yards west of end of railroad bridge, and 7 yards from tie 
 line of bridge. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a small staff nailed to telegraph pole. 
 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 RAILROAD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of Chester River on eastern shore of Kent Narrows about f^ mile 
 east-southeast of Narrows railway station and J'i mile south of railroad. (See Charts Nos. 29 and 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 south by west of telephone line on north side of county road, 75 yards east of shanty, and 80 yards north- 
 east of shore of small cove. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groirad. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bats, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
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 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Marshy" (S 2° 38' E) o 00 
 
 Cupola on bam 29 36 
 
 Chimney on ell of large house 38 04 
 
 Right tangent of shanty 96 32 
 
 South peak of Fisherman Inn 118 01 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) 139 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter j 1 63 29 
 
 Nail in blaze in telephone pole No. 2848 .... 197 15 
 
 Smoke pipe of shanty 209 50 
 
 Near peak of ell-shaped house 269 00 
 
 Near peak of house 292 ig 
 
 Left peak of bam 345 37 
 
 House in trees 354 10 
 
 BLUEBEARD. 
 
 00 J^ mile. 
 
 2^ miles. 
 
 2j^ miles. 
 
 7S yards. 
 
 ^8 mile. 
 
 10 38.07 meters. 
 
 40 27.09 meters. 
 
 20 30-33 meters. 
 
 100 yards. 
 
 1% miles. 
 
 ij^ miles. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 1^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on point at entrance to a small creek about ^s mile 
 northeast of Blunt Creek and i mile southwest of entrance to Qiieenstown Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a low sand beach about i foot above high water, 5 yards 
 inshore, 2 yards east of small persimmon tree, 55 yards northeast of a small stream, and 200 yards north- 
 northeast of a pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Love Point Light" (N 47° 53' W) o 
 
 South gable of house 12 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle wharf 29 
 
 Largest of four pine trees on Piney Point. ... 48 
 
 East chimney of house 70 23 
 
 Black beacon at entrance to Queenstown 
 
 Creek go 23 
 
 Nail in blaze in swamp-oak tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 122 01 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree (18 inches 
 diameter) 197 34 
 
 00 00 7 miles. 
 
 03 2j4 miles. 
 
 48 3fi miles. 
 
 58 4 miles. 
 
 23 2yi miles. 
 
 23 40 I mile. 
 
 01 10 10.60 meters. 
 
 10 150 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . 270 04 20 125 yards. 
 
 Cupola of barn 278 50 i}4 miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 279 24 i^ miles. 
 
 North gable of Jackson Creek landing house. 290 11 2|^ miles. 
 
 East gable of house ' 329 
 
 Gable of Love Point wharf house 344 
 
 Right tangent of Love Point 347 
 
 BLAKEFORD. 
 
 17 sX miles. 
 
 08 6J< miles. 
 
 46 7 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River about 3-^ mile north of Blakeford Point at entrance 
 to Queenstown Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 15 feet above high water, 8 yards inshore, 2 yards 
 back from top of bank with uniform slope to beach, 25 yards north of gully, and 25 yards south of large 
 sycamore tree at foot of slope. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Aiincs County, Md. 
 
 oo oo \]/i miles. 
 
 33 3 miles. 
 
 12 lo 13-31 meters. 
 
 39 30° yards. 
 
 19 i/i mile. 
 
 41 5 s mile. 
 
 20 %■ mile. 
 
 21 ^i mile. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-incli pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Rain" (N 74° 56' W) o 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle wharf 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 83 
 
 Northwest comer of house in woods 155 
 
 West gable of small house 174 
 
 West gable of large bam 215 
 
 West gable of house 235 
 
 Northeast comer of elevator at Qtteenstown. . 239 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (15 inches diameter). 247 00 20 21.30 meters. 
 
 First black beacon at entrance to Queenstown 
 
 Creek 294 49 3^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack on Cedar Point ... . 352 26 2'.^ miles. 
 
 RAIN. 
 
 General locality. — ^Western shore of Chester River on Hail Point about ij^ miles south-soutlieast 
 of Bogle Wliarf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 3 yuds north of shore, and 
 20 yards northwest of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking reference station is 29.84 
 meters N 65° 20' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above surface 
 of ground. Subsurface mark of reference station is center of 2-inch tile pipe witli top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bluebeard" (821° 17' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house 1 1 
 
 Cupola on bam 2ii 
 
 Chimney of house on Jackson Creek 45 
 
 Chimney of small house 48 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack loi 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 119 
 
 Reference station 135 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 147 
 
 South gable of house 1 73 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 186 
 
 Williams water tank 255 
 
 Black Beacon at entrance to Queenstown 
 
 Creek 318 01 lyi miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 338 50 i^ miles. 
 
 BREAK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Break Point about yi mile north of north side 
 of entrance to Tilghmans Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 inshore, 4 yards from edge of bank, 200 yards north of extreme end of point, and 300 yards west of a 
 house. 
 
 00 00 ij4 miles. 
 
 07 2^ miles. 
 
 55 2]4 miles. 
 
 07 3^^ miles. 
 
 32 3K miles. 
 
 34 J4 mile. 
 
 30 15.45 meters. 
 
 20 29.84 meters. 
 
 05 
 
 50 18.09 meters. 
 
 28 ij^ miles. 
 
 59 1^ miles. 
 
 59 2 miles. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-incli tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blakeford" (S 23° 21' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house at Queenstown 6 
 
 Chimney of house 37 
 
 Cupola on bam near Jackson Creek Landing . . 49 
 
 Chimney of small house 55 
 
 Chimney of small house 58 
 
 Chimney of Greens fishing shack 84 
 
 SouUi chimney of house 103 
 
 East gable of house 131 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 133 
 
 East chimney of house 151 
 
 East chimney of house 176 
 
 00 00 iji miles. 
 
 55 2l4 miles. 
 
 48 35^ miles. 
 
 05 4yi miles. 
 
 05 4>2 miles. 
 
 35 SK miles. 
 
 38 lyi miles. 
 
 42 lyi miles. 
 
 23 2^ miles. 
 
 30 lyi miles. 
 
 35 2}4 miles. 
 
 46 35^ miles. 
 
 Williams water tank 200 
 
 Knob on door of fishing shack 349 
 
 OVERTON. 
 
 X mile. 
 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on north side of entrance to Durdin Creek and 
 about 100 yards south of Bogle Wharf. (Sec Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 inshore, 100 yards south of Bogle Wharf, 250 yards southeast of Bogle store, and 300 yards west of Bogle 
 Wharf house. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.26 meters S 73° 06' W of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bay Bush Point" (N 3° 13' W) o 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 4 12 2]/i miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 17 21 3 miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 39 13 5 miles. 
 
 Left tangent ofpiles of Bogle Wharf 73 17 300 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house iig 25 2>i miles. 
 
 Lower west gable of Queenstown elevator. . . . 138 21 3X miles. 
 
 North gable of house 140 27 3^^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Hail Point 168 59 ifi miles. 
 
 Reference station 256 19 40 11.26 meters. 
 
 Chimney of Bogles store 289 17 250 yards. 
 
 FIR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Piney Point about I's miles north-northwest 
 of Break Point and J-i mile west of Piney Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land at the extreme end of Piney Point, about 
 on level with high water, and about 4 yards east of shore. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 10.45 meters S 70° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried witli top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 " Break " (S 21" 04' li) o 00 
 
 East chimney of house at Queenstown 2 36 
 
 Chimney of house 24 17 
 
 Gable of bam near Jackson Creek Landing. . 34 49 
 
 North gable of house 35 17 
 
 Chimney of fishing shack 51 41 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Bogie Wharf 71 41 
 
 Chimney of house 77 08 
 
 South chimney of house 135 34 
 
 North chimney of house 170 54 
 
 West chimney of house 178 00 
 
 West gable of bam 199 30 
 
 Left tangent of woods 226 37 
 
 Reference station 310 21 
 
 Williams water tank 339 41 
 
 BAY BUSH POINT. 
 
 00 ij 2 miles. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 4^ miles. 
 
 5^ miles. 
 
 5X miles. 
 
 2^ miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 1J/2 miles. 
 
 2Xmiles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 ^yi miles. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 10 10.45 meters. 
 
 i'4 miles. 
 
 mile north of entrance to 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on a point about 
 Fryingpaa Cove and Chum Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 inshore, and in front of several persimmon trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 10.16 
 meters N 80° 13' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement-filled tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface 
 of groiuid incased in cement cake bearing the legend " U. S. C. S.-1896." Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fir" (S 57° 56' E) o 00 00 i>-2 miles. 
 
 Williams water tank 8 22 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house at Queenstown 27 17 5^ miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 35 42 4% miles. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 45 58 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Bogle store 58 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 6g 04 
 
 Reference station 157 43 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 220 45 
 
 West chimney of house 244 04 iJ4 miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 262 10 3 miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 297 51 4>^ miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 316 19 3 miles. 
 
 GORDON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River about 55 yards offshore, J^, mile southwest of entrance 
 to Reeds Creek and 7 s mile north-northeast of Piney Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in about 3 feet of water at high tide, 55 yards offshore , and 
 300 yards southwest of end of woods and cultivated field. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 57.49 meters S 71° 15' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 2-inch by 4-inch, pine stub driven with top to high water. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 00 6.25 meters. 
 
 00 10.16 meters. 
 
 00 6.20 meters. 
 
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 41 
 
 00 00 li mile. 
 
 23 2% miles. 
 
 41 2 miles. 
 
 30 2 miles. 
 
 39 2^ miles. 
 
 39 3 miles. 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Fir" (S 25" iS' W) o 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Bogle Wharf 15 
 
 East gable of bam 42 
 
 South chimney of house 103 
 
 West chimney of Harris house 1 18 
 
 South gable of Strong tenant house 129 
 
 South chimney of house 145 25 3 miles. 
 
 Spindle on Brown house 167 02 3X miles. 
 
 South gable of comcrib 197 36 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diameter) 252 39 30 57.93 meters. 
 
 Reference station 263 26 40 57.49 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diameter) 286 55 40 57.02 meters. 
 
 BIRD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Gordon Point at southwest side of entrance to 
 Reeds Creek about i'^ miles southwest of Holton Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water and 75 
 yards west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 7 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Crow" (S 14° 23' W) o 
 
 Lone pine tree (12 inches diameter) 69 
 
 North chimney of house 85 
 
 South gable of bam 115 
 
 Northwest comer of house 230 
 
 North chimney of house 300 
 
 North gable of house 343 
 
 Windmill 358 
 
 Chimney of house 359 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 59 300 yards. 
 
 13 3X miles. 
 
 56 2]/i miles. 
 
 16 s^ mile. 
 
 01 I mile. 
 
 41 lyi miles. 
 
 43 'A mile. 
 
 09 ^ mile. 
 
 CROW. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River on western shore of Reeds Creek about yi mile 
 south of e.ftreme end of Gordon Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in yard of tenant house about 4 feet above high water, 12 
 yards west of shore, 5 yards south of a pear orchard, and 7 yards north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bird"(N 14° 23' E) o 00 00 ...... J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of house near Cliffs Landing 3 03 3 K miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 36 18 il^ miles. 
 
 Cupola of bam 73 23 lyi miles. 
 
 Northeast comer of Camell tenant house .... 99 01 30 8.71 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of Camell tenant house. . . . 128 43 10 6.65 meters. 
 
 Northeast comer of bam 198 25 20 14.06 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of bam 221 37 10 12.68 meters. 
 
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 05 50 lo.gS meters. 
 
 58 ^/i mile. 
 
 16 ^ mile. 
 
 50 J^ mile. 
 
 32 K mile- 
 
 54 X mile- 
 
 13 l4 mile. 
 
 GROVE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chester River on a point between Reeds Creek and Grove Creek 
 about 14 mile southeast of Gordon Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a meadow about 2 feet above high water, 26 yards south 
 of shore, 8 yards west of three persimmon trees, and 35 yards west of a pond. 
 
 Marfej.— Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 S inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monimient. 
 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 "Reeds" (N 20° 32' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 13 06 ^ mile. 
 
 South gable of barn ig 41 f^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 53 
 
 Cupola on bam 75 
 
 Cupola on Wright bam 108 
 
 North gable of bam 168 
 
 East gable of house 181 
 
 South gable of house 230 
 
 Lone pine tree on Gordon Point 282 
 
 Cupola on bam 316 04 4 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 326 13 4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sassafras tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 338 48 40 10.34 meters. 
 
 REEDS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River at northeast side of entrance to Reeds Creek and 
 about s s mile south of Robins Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 2 feet above high water, 34 yards cast 
 of shore, 9 yards north of ditch draining swamp, and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs 
 driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bird" (S 62° 26' W) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 East chimney of Harris house 60 07 3 J^i miles. 
 
 Chimney of house loi 57 3X miles. 
 
 East chimney of Brown house 112 
 
 Chimne}^ of cabin 186 
 
 Cupola on barn 276 35 iX ™iles. 
 
 North gable of house 316 12 i|^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 337 46 J-s mile. 
 
 01 3 miles. 
 
 SS 300 yards. 
 
 LITTLE GUM. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on Little Gtim Point at southwest side of entrance 
 to Grays Inn Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 south of shore, and 12 yards southeast of a 4-foot ditch. Cement monument marking reference stati(jn is 
 40.97 meters N 33° 31' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with siuface of ground. Sub- 
 siu-face mark is 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station 
 is center jjoint of triangle on standard cement niontiment projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Weeks" (N 29° 53' W) o 00 00 |^ mile. 
 
 East gable of old house on opposite shore ... . 29 45 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 81 38 i mile. 
 
 South gable of house near Cliffs Landing 93 34 3X miles. 
 
 North gable of barn 115 23 3X miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 130 38 3X miles. 
 
 South gable of barn 170 12 2j^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Gum Point 212 10 s-| mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 220 28 J^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of Harris house 347 39 yi mile. 
 
 Rbference station 356 22 00 40.97 meters. 
 
 INN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grays Inn Creek about >s mile northwest of Chester River and yi 
 mile southeast of Island Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a peach orchard about 4 feet above high water and 25 
 yards northeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu^ied with top 3 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Holton Point" (S 72° 50' E) o 00 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in sycamore tree (30 inches 
 
 diameter) 13 24 30 
 
 North cupola on barn 38 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Hail Point 74 
 
 Ivist gable of vSwatska bam loi 
 
 Itast chimney of house 119 
 
 East gable of Harris house 150 
 
 East gable of small house 175 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 252 41 50 II. 71 meters. 
 
 Southwest comer of Earle bathhouse 359 28 3 miles. 
 
 19 
 
 25 s miles. 
 
 4.53 meters. 
 2'/^ miles. 
 4^ miles. 
 1% miles. 
 ,'2 mile. 
 f^ mile. 
 iA mile. 
 
 HOLTON POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River on Holton Point at south side of entrance to Corsica 
 River. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low sand beach about on level with high water and X 
 mile west of small bathhouse. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.40 meters S 48° 06' E 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement-filled tile pipe with top about 6 inches below 
 surface of ground, incased in cement bearing the legend "U. S. C. S.-1896." Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Bay Bush Point" (864° 15' W) o 
 
 East chimney of house 19 
 
 Chimney of small house 27 
 
 East gable of barn 38 
 
 East gable of small house 57 
 
 South gable of bam 67 
 
 vSouth gable of house 80 
 
 49 
 
 2^s miles. 
 3 miles. 
 3 miles. 
 T,yi miles. 
 2^/4 miles. 
 2yi miles. 
 2?s miles. 
 
44 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Anncs County, Md. 
 
 References— Continued. ° 
 
 East chimney of house 94 
 
 West chimney of house 130 
 
 South gable of corncrib 157 
 
 West gable of barn 184 
 
 Reference station 247 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 321 
 
 North gable of bam 329 
 
 North gable of bam 343 
 
 East gable of bam 357 
 
 EARLE. 
 
 17 1^ miles. 
 
 52 2 miles. 
 
 14 H mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
 38 20 5.40 meters. 
 
 38 00 28-35 meters. 
 
 38 2ys miles. 
 
 06 4}4 miles. 
 
 02 4X miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River on Town Bar Point about ^ mile east of Chester 
 River and 100 yards north of Earle Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 5 yards south 
 of shore, 19 yards north of a pond, and 100 yards north of Earle Wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hydrographic" (S 64° 38' E) o 
 
 Lone sycamore tree 10 
 
 East chimney of house 18 
 
 Southeast pile at end of Earle Wharf 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 63 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 87 
 
 Earle windmill 118 
 
 East gable of bam 165 
 
 East gable of small house 179 
 
 Church steeple at Crosby 196 
 
 South gable of Brown house 209 
 
 West chimney of house 244 53 ^ mile. 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 298 08 ^4 mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 338 10 ij s miles. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 43 X mile. 
 
 56 )2 mile. 
 
 59 100 yards. 
 
 18 00 12.92 meters. 
 
 58 50 11.07 meters. 
 
 07 300 yards. 
 
 21 35^ miles. 
 
 26 2^ miles. 
 
 20 3^^ miles. 
 
 09 2X miles. 
 
 HYDROGRAPHIC. 
 
 mile 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about i^s miles east of Chester River and . 
 east of Earle Wliarf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of cultivated field about 3 feet above high water, 
 20 yards south of shore, 4 yards south of edge of bank 3 feet high, and 400 yards nortli of lone sycamore 
 tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard ceiiient monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Earle" (N 64° 37' W) o 
 
 Church steeple at Crosby 14 
 
 East gable of bam 19 
 
 South gable of barn ^^ 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 73 
 
 00 00 s^ mile. 
 
 03 4X miles. 
 
 13 3K miles. 
 
 12 J^ mile. 
 
 18 fi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 45 
 
 44 yi mile. 
 
 51 3^ mile. 
 
 j7 iS.s miles. 
 
 . . . , I '4 miU-.s. 
 
 ... 3 mile. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Southwest comer of Rmon- WTiarf house 75 
 
 West gable of barn . 114 
 
 West gable of barn .. 135 j; 
 
 West chimney of house . 148 56 
 
 East chimney of house 2 j i 23 
 
 Nail in l)laze in apple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 327 14 30 i'6.oo meters. 
 
 Southeast comer of Earle Wliarf house 354 51 y^ mile. 
 
 RUTH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about i '2 miles east of Chester River and }4 mile 
 northwest of entrance to Tilghraans Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 2 yards west of edge of slope, and 6 yards south of edge of slope. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Hydrographic " (N 82° 13' W) o 
 
 East chimney of Earle tenant house o 
 
 South gable of Sissel barn 36 
 
 Southeast corner of Emory Wharf house 54 
 
 South gable of Emory barn 60 
 
 Chimney of Emory house 64 
 
 East post of front porch of house i og 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter) . 119 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 223 53 20 14.30 meters. 
 
 East gable of small barn 308 56 Ismile. 
 
 Lone sycamore tree 319 
 
 00 00 :' n mile. 
 
 II I mile. 
 
 36 
 
 I mile. 
 's mile. 
 ,^4 mile. 
 y^ mile. 
 y^ mile. 
 9.98 meters. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 MELFIELD. • 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River about ij^ miles east of Chester River, i mile 
 southeast of Emory Wharf, and js mile east of entrance to Tilghmans Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 5 yards south of edge of bluff, and 10 yards west of a ravine. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ruth" (N 71° 32' W) o 
 
 East gable of bam 11 
 
 Left tangent of Emory Wharf 29 
 
 East chimney of Emory house 38 
 
 Soutli west comer of house 74 
 
 Cupola on Emory Wharf house 96 
 
 Nail in blaze iri walnut tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 119 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (7 inches diameter) . 179 
 
 West gable of bam 195 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 336 
 
 South chimney of Earle house 350 
 
 00 00 ys mile. 
 
 02 5 miles. 
 
 50 J4 mile. 
 
 10 I mile. 
 
 26 3^ mile. 
 
 53 i>s miles. 
 
 34 10 3.81 meters. 
 
 56 10 16.18 meters. 
 
 19 f s mile. 
 
 32 10 13-85 meters. 
 
 42 i^s miles. 
 
46 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BATH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Corsica River on Wash Point about 2 miles east of Chester River, 
 J-2 mile west of Rocky Point, and j.^ mile southeast of .Ship Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 )-ards 
 east of shore, 13 yards west of a pond, and surrounded by dense growth of bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 "Meliield" (S 30° 54' W) o 00 00 j, mile. 
 
 Left tangent of peak of bam 24 38 i mile. 
 
 Earle windmill 53 43 i^ miles. 
 
 Left edge of Earle Wharf house 56 38 lyi miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 86 14 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 120 55 J-^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 217 12 ^ mile. 
 
 North one of two cedar trees on hill 267 01 _J^4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 326 23 50 3.06 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 345 II 50 6.79 meters. 
 
 SHIP. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River on Ship Point at west side of entrance to Emorys 
 Creek, about lyi miles east of Chester River, and yi mile east of Emory Wharf . (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point covered with bushes about i foot above 
 high water, 6 yards west of shore, and 75 yards south of a cedar tree covered with grape vines. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ruth" (S 39° 11' W) o 00 00 5 smile. 
 
 North gable of barn 3 22 ^ mile. 
 
 Earle windmill 40 59 i>< miles. 
 
 Left edge of Earle Wharf house 43 35 i^^ miles. 
 
 East gable of barn 128 34 y^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 144 zi 3° 1252 meters. 
 
 West gable of bam 217 05 i'4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 220 00 i_'4 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 229 59 i '4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 251 20 3^ mile. 
 
 ENGINEER. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River about i mile east of Chester River, ^i mile north- 
 east of Earle Wharf, and 50 yards west of Emory Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 12 yards north 
 of shore, 50 yards west of Emory Wharf, and 50 yards southeast of a pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rutli" (S 29° 36' E) o 00 00 5 s mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 29 31 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (6 inches diameter). 70 38 40 99.95 feet 
 
 Earle windmill 90 13 J,i mile. 
 
 Lone cedar tree 165 
 
 South gable of Emory bam 219 
 
 East chimney of Emory house 257 
 
 West chimney of house 317 
 
 Northeast corner of Emory Wharf house 321 
 
 42 125 yards. 
 
 59 300 yards. 
 
 47 250 yards. 
 
 59 1^8 miles. 
 
 35 156-94 feet. 
 
 SWEPSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Corsica River opposite Towti Bar Point about }-i mile east of 
 Chester River, ^ mile north of Earle Wharf, and ^ s mile west of Emory Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 12 yards north 
 of shore, 10 yards south of lone cedar tree, and 12 yards east of small ditch draining swamp. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 "Hydrographic" (S 32° 06' E) o 00 00 >s mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 6 32 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 44 28 
 
 Earle Windmill 71 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (15 inches diameter; 230 15 
 
 South gable of Emory barn 282 58 
 
 West gable of barn 332 36 
 
 North chimney of small house 355 19 \].i miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 357 28 2 !i miles. 
 
 ^8 mile. 
 
 }-i mile. 
 
 o 9.50 meters. 
 
 '/2 mile. 
 
 i}i "miles. 
 
 CORSICA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chester River at north side of entrance to Corsica River about 
 * .s mile south of Lower Spaniard Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 east of shore, 11 yards eiist of edge of bank, and 5 yards south of young peach orchard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center jjoint of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Swepson" (S 54° 31' E) o 00 
 
 Nortli chimney of house 19 17 
 
 Earle windmill 52 39 
 
 Northeast corner of Earle bathhouse 54 01 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Gordon Point 93 59 
 
 Chimney of small house 145 49 
 
 South gable of bam 187 43 
 
 West gable of comcrib 318 25 
 
 Locust tree (24 inches diameter) 359 07 
 
 ,'2 mile. 
 I '2 miles. 
 J<4 mile. 
 X mile. 
 2|^ miles. 
 33/I mile. 
 2^ miles. 
 X mile. 
 150 yards. 
 
 DEEP COVE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on point at west side of entrance to Langford 
 Creek and south side of entrance to Deep Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 inshore, 50 yards east of a dead tree 2 feet in diameter, 80 yards southeast of a tall poplar tree, and 300 
 yards east of a house. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 3'2 
 
 08 
 
 miles, 
 miles, 
 miles. 
 
 20 J4 mile. 
 
 57 300 yards. 
 
 34 200 yards. 
 
 01 ,'4 mile. 
 
 59 i^i miles. 
 
 47 ij 8 miles. 
 
 30 , . I mile. 
 
 16 2 miles. 
 
 41 2;''8 miles. 
 
 09 2J'^ miles. 
 
 07 25iJ miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References: — o r n 
 
 "Gordon" (S 0° 44' R) o 
 
 East pine tree of group on Piney Point 5 
 
 Spindle on gable of barn 47 
 
 Lone poplar tree 59 
 
 Northeast corner of Ashley house 87 
 
 Southeast corner of fishing shack 124 
 
 Lone pine tree 136 
 
 South gable of house 193 
 
 West chimney of house 200 
 
 West gable of barn 243 
 
 North chimney of house at Cliffs Landing .... 256 
 
 North gable of barn 288 
 
 Southwest corner of Earle bathhouse 307 
 
 North gable of bam 355 
 
 LANGFORD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River on Nichols Point at east side of entrance to Lang- 
 ford Creek. fSee Chart No. 30.) ' 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sandy point among persimmon trees about 2 feet above 
 high water, 12 yards inshore, and 200 yards south of a marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gordon" (»S 10° 42' W) o 
 
 East one of group of four pine trees 2 
 
 East chimney of house 45 
 
 Chimney of small house 56 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 72 
 
 East chimney of house 87 
 
 South gable of barn 115 
 
 South chimney of house 141 
 
 Chimney of house 152 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 218 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 287 
 
 Northwest corner of Earle bathhouse 299 
 
 Cupola on barn 332 
 
 North gable of house 346 
 
 45 
 
 2-5 .s miles. 
 352 miles. 
 2/2 miles. 
 2^4 miles. 
 
 02 30 4.59 meters. 
 
 27 I mile. 
 
 53 
 
 % miles. 
 M miles. 
 M miles. 
 
 39 20 2.23 meters. 
 
 IS 
 
 30 7.63 meters. 
 
 00 1J4 miles. 
 
 26 2 miles. 
 
 57 2% miles. 
 
 SPANIARD POINT 2 UPPER. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River on Lower Spaniard Point about 1/4'' miles 
 east of Nichols Point, J-s mile south of Cliffs Landing, and Y^ mile southwest of Spaniard Wharf. (Sec 
 Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 southeast of shore, and 300 yards northwest of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 11.72 meters S 70° 51' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cement-filled tile pipe bearing the legend "U. S. C. S.- — 
 1896," with top 6 inches below siuface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
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 References. — ° 
 
 "Langford" (N 87° 27' W) o 
 
 South gable of barn 2 
 
 East gable of bam 16 
 
 Church steeple 29 
 
 West chimney of Brown house 37 
 
 West chimney of house 76 
 
 Right tangent of piles of Cliffs Landing 100 
 
 South gable of house loi 
 
 " Westcotts Windmill " 117 
 
 Reference station 196 
 
 North gable of bam 295 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point .... 302 
 
 East chimney of house on Grays Inn Creek. . 352 
 
 QUAKER. 
 
 00 00 1J/4 miles. 
 
 44 . . ....... 2]/^ miles. 
 
 10 2'i.'i miles. 
 
 25 3 miles. 
 
 38 i}^ miles. 
 
 08 I mile. 
 
 40 T/i mile. 
 
 05 lyi miles. 
 
 31 2X miles. 
 
 36 50 11.72 meters. 
 
 57 3 miles. 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 39 iH miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chester River in Cliff Bight about ^^ mile north of Nichols 
 Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 3 feet above high water, 8 yards north- 
 west of shore , 8 yards southeast of a wire fence and a row of pear trees, and 6 yards south of a group of 
 persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / n 
 
 "Brown" (N 80° 42' E) o 
 
 West gable of barn 15 
 
 Left tangent of Spaniard Wharf 24 
 
 Northeast corner of Earle house 70 
 
 North galjlc of house near Reeds Creek 102 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point .... 114 
 
 Lone oak tree 147 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 203 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 319 
 
 West chimney of house 351 
 
 OS 
 
 00 yi mile. 
 
 2% miles. 
 
 17 \% miles. 
 
 08 2 miles. 
 
 24 3'4 miles. 
 
 37 3>2 miles. 
 
 43 K mile. 
 
 30 .. 
 
 ^i meters. 
 
 19 00 3.43 meters. 
 
 40 T/i mile. 
 
 EVANS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River on Upper Spaniard Point about S/^ mile south 
 of Cliffs Landing and 's mile northeast of Spaniard Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 north of shore, and 200 yards east of end of Spaniard Wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chester" (S 80° 13' E) o 
 
 Lone walnut tree (6 inches diameter) 106 
 
 South gable of fishing shack near shore 136 
 
 "Spaniard Wharf 1896" (old triangulation 
 
 station) 124 49 30 2.49 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of piles at end of Spaniard 
 
 Wharf 167 23 250 yards. 
 
 20313—12 4 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 17 200 yards. 
 
 00 14 mile. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 26 lyi miles. 
 
 13 i>8 miles. 
 
 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 49 2J2 miles. 
 
 55 iK miles. 
 
 04 X mile. 
 
 26 3'< miles. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 North chimney of house 189 
 
 West chimney of house 212 
 
 Chimney of Martin cabin 219 20 J^ mile. 
 
 North gable of Cliffs Landing house 234 31 . . .' ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 247 28 J4 mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 276 23 !%■ miles. 
 
 "Westcott Windmill" 282 55 10 i^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 308 31 i^i miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 318 03 2X ™iles. 
 
 East gable of bam 348 39 iX miles. 
 
 BROWN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River on Cliffs Point between Cliffs Bight and 
 Commegys Bight about >4 mile west of Cliffs Landing. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 12 feet above high water, 25 
 yards north of shore, 7 yards north of edge of bank, and 45 yards southeast of a large cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-iuch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Deep Point 2" (N 80° 15' E) o 
 
 West gable of bam 4 
 
 West chimney of house 22 
 
 North gable of small fishing shack 82 
 
 Nortli gable of bam 115 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 157 07 10 13-55 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 209 09 50 14.13 meters. 
 
 East gable of house 220 55 300 yards. 
 
 East gable of barn 334 04 300 yards. 
 
 West chimney of house 338 2^ 1^2 miles. 
 
 Northwest comer of Martin shack 343 03 77 yards. 
 
 West gable of wharf house 355 27 54^ mile. 
 
 STRATTON. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River at west side of entrance to Commegys Bight 
 near Cliffs Landing and about '-4 mile northeast of Cliffs Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about on level with high water, 5 feet north 
 of shore, and 21 yards southwest of entrance to a small creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Deep Point 2 " (N 83° 53' E) o 00 00 z% miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 7 50 2 miles. 
 
 West gable of com crib 23 27 iX ™iles. 
 
 Southwest comer of wharf house 82 04 100 yards. 
 
 North gable of house 114 03 3 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Gordon Point. . . . 125 14 37-8 miles. 
 
 Pine tree on line with bulkhead of wharf ... . 154 29 100 yards. 
 
 North chimney of house 266 37 400 yards. 
 
 West gable of Westcott bam 319 58 iX miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 340 32 1% miles. 
 
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Survey oj Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 51 
 
 CHESTER. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River about H nii'e east of Upper Spaniard Point 
 and yi mile south of Deep Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a low meadow about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 2 yards south of board and wire fence, 2 yards east of rail fence, and 35 yards northwest 
 of gate to front yard of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of groitnd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.^ ° ' " 
 
 "Evans" (N 80° 12' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 6 21 2^^ miles. 
 
 East gable of Cliffs Landing house 23 38 i.yi miles. 
 
 East gable of house 35 11 i>2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 51 47 \yi vaAes. 
 
 South chimney of Westcott house 76 43 ijs miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 85 17 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of ludiantown Wharf .. . 116 41 1% m\\es. 
 
 South cupola of bam 139 37 i^4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of Emory house 158 45 X mile. 
 
 West chimney of Emory tenant house 218 16 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 247 ^t, 10 11.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 328 54 50 24.18 meters. 
 
 WESTCOTTS WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of Chester River about ' s mile inshore from northern end of 
 Commegys Bight and i' i miles northeast of ClifTs Landing. (See Chart No. 30. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 35 feet in height on a bam and near a water tank back 
 of bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center 4)oint of windmill. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CORPSE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River about ii mile southeast of Deep Point, i}4 
 
 miles east-northeast of Spaniard Wharf and * s mile southwest of Indiantown Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded marsh strip about i foot above high water, 
 
 3 yards east of shore, 18 yards south-southeast of a point, 43 yards north by east of another point, and 
 
 J 8 mile west of a large house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above siu^face of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chester" (S 39° 24' W) o 00 00 Js mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Spaniard Wharf 30 29 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near Cliffs Landing 61 43 iX miles. 
 
 Right peak of house on Deep Point 83 48 1 2 mile. 
 
 Left one of two chimneys on south end of 
 
 brick house 147 03 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Indiantown Wharf 173 17 l^i mile. 
 
 Chimney of ell of houst near Indiantown 
 
 Wharf 181 S3 simile. 
 
 Left tangent of large house 228 11 % mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 297 55 J/i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of old house 359 07 J-^ mile. 
 
52 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 oo oo 3^ mile. 
 
 43 ZH miles. 
 
 04 i|-^ miles. 
 
 58 zX miles. 
 
 23 
 
 27 
 
 i mile. 
 
 meters. 
 
 54 00 15-02 meters. 
 
 07 iX miles. 
 
 25 I mile. 
 
 39 i}i miles. 
 
 58 20 17-14 meters. 
 
 DEEP POINT 2. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Chester River on Deep Point about \}i miles cast of Cliffs 
 Landing, i>4 miles northeast of Spaniard Wharf, and ^ mile west of Indiantown Wharf. (See Chart 
 No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, among several cedar and 
 poplar trees on a point, 13 yards northeast of shore, 21 yards southwest by west of shore, 40 yards north 
 west of extreme end of point, and 120 yards southeast of a 1} ^'-story house. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is on line with west end of house 17.14 meters N 53° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch tile pipe set in cement with top 2 inches below 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument project- 
 ing 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Thorn" (N 40° 10' E) o 
 
 Left chimney of house 11 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 13 
 
 Near chimney on west peak of house 22 
 
 Southwest peak of house near Indiantown 
 
 Wharf 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of cedar tree (15 
 
 inches diameter) 45 
 
 Cupola on bam 61 43 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) ^ 93 
 
 Largest one of three chimneys of house 102 
 
 Chimney of brick house 153 
 
 Chimney on near peak of house 233 
 
 Reference station 265 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 266 
 
 Right tangent of back of Westcott house 279 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of double tree (8 
 
 inches diameter) 340 43 00 i9-74 meters. 
 
 INDIAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chester River near Indiantown Wharf about ^'i mile east- 
 northeast of Deep Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards east of shore end 
 of IndiantoAvn Wharf, 10 yards southeast of shore, 21 yards north of curved fence of yard of a small house, 
 and 40 yards north by west of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Corpse " (S 38° 10' W) o 
 
 Right tangent of Spaniard Wharf 22 
 
 Right chimney of Westcott bungalow 34 
 
 Near comer of wharf house 72 
 
 Left tangent of Massey brick house 96 
 
 Large chimney of house beyond trees 146 
 
 Chimney of small house near Quaker Neck 
 
 Wharf 161 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 176 
 
 Lone cedar tree 182 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 287 43 30 31-24 meters. 
 
 56 
 
 20 17-78 meters. 
 
 120 yards. 
 
 I 
 
 00 00 H mile. 
 
 40 2 miles. 
 
 55 K mile- 
 
 50 100 yards. 
 
 48 K mile. 
 
 08 I mile. 
 
 24 1% miles. 
 
 19 fi mile. 
 
 24 120 yards. 
 
 I 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md, 53 
 
 References — Continued. o , // 
 
 Near corner of house 288 24 5^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 305 59 10 18.68 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 319 41 10 30.92 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of curved fence 324 40 40 yards. 
 
 Chimney of large house 334 58 yi mile. 
 
 THORN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River opposite White Cove near Westcott 
 Wharf and about ^ mile northeast of Deep Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 northwest of shore, 5 yards southwest of comer of board fence, 60 yards south-southeast of a brick house, 
 and 42 yards southwest of piles of old wharf at shore line. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Shippen" (N 43° 17'E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house i8 40 4>^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Ashland Wharf 23 21 s^i mile. 
 
 Corner post of fence (4 inches diameter) 7,7, 23 10 4.33 meters. 
 
 Cupola of bam 104 13 J/i mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 159 09 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near corner of Massey house 208 40 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (6 inches diameter) 283 57 22 13.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post (3 inches diameter) 338 27 20 5.35 meters. 
 
 ASHLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River near Ashland Wharf and about X mile 
 northeast of White Cove. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality, — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 5 yards southeast of shore, 
 32 3^ards southwest of a fence, and 20 yards west-northwest of persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siu'face of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Indian" (S 43° 29' W) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Indiantown Wharf 5 44 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney on ell of Massey house 37 46 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 116 46 f^ mile. 
 
 Peak of Quaker Neck Wharf house.- 145 43 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post (4 inches diameter) 171 12 50 28.80 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 247 22 50 22.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 289 34 10 17-29 meters. 
 
 Chimney of summer house 356 04 }/2 tQiX^. 
 
 SHIPPEN. 
 
 General /oco/i<j/.^Northwestem shore of Upper Chester River on point at southern side of entrance 
 to Shippen Creek and nearly opposite Ashland Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand and marsh point aboiit i foot above high water, 
 6 yards southwest of shore, 12 yards northeast of shore, 15 yards north of extreme end of sand point, 
 and 25 yards southeast of trees along edge of cultivated field. 
 
54 Survey of Oyster Bars, Ouee.n Anves Covrify, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "0\-ster" (N 38° 22' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Chiraney on left end of house 18 37 2^:2 miles. 
 
 Peak of bam 26 49 2^i miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of house 27 59 2^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 54 23 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of piles of Ashland Wharf 69 40 X mile. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 79 08 i mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 135 $S i mile. 
 
 Tangent of piles at Indiantown Wharf 154 35 s,| mile. 
 
 Tangent of Deep Point 182 24 iJ4 miles. 
 
 Near chimney of house 189 40 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (12 inches diameter). 263 35 40 22.59 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 292 46 10 20.70 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 341 44 ;5^ mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on Quaker Neck Wharf house. . . 359 56 ^i mile. 
 
 BURNS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River opposite Quaker Neck Wharf, about 
 J4 mile northeast of Ashland Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in rheadow land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 .southeast of shore, 50 yards southwest by south of point, 145 yards northeast by east of a fence, and 200 
 yards northwest of another fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ashland" (S 45° 22' W) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house on Westcott WTiarf 18 36 i>^ miles. 
 
 South peak of large bam 78 48 fi mile. 
 
 Near chimney of Quaker Neck Wharf house . . 89 20 )4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of old house 108 41 
 
 Left tangent of hook-shaped point of marsh . . 183 22 X ™ile- 
 
 Near peak of house 196 25 i^ miles. 
 
 Windmill 234 22 30 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 280 56 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Ashland Road .... 323 57 i mile. 
 
 OYSTER. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about ^' s mile northeast of Quaker 
 Neck Wharf and l-{ mile southwest of entrance to Jarretts Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 west-northwest of edge of bank, 9 yards north -north west of edge of bank, 25 yards northeast by north 
 of a cedar tree, 100 yards southwest of lowland, and 115 yards east of fence near a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 55 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Jarrett" (N 67° 48' E) o 00 00 ■• s mile. 
 
 Left peak of Bookers Wharf house 21 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Cupola 50 
 
 Windmill ". 50 
 
 Left chimney of house 107 
 
 Cupola on barn 123 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 143 
 
 Smoke pipe of wharf house 151 
 
 Left chimney of house 180 
 
 Left chimney of old house on near side of 
 
 Jarretts Creek 277 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 309 
 
 STARKLEY. 
 
 14 I mile. 
 
 55 H mile. 
 
 14 lyi miles. 
 
 50 1% miles. 
 
 13 30 24.90 meters. 
 
 03 yi mile. 
 
 43 13° yards. 
 
 i mile. 
 'i miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about X mile east of Quaker Neck 
 Wharf, and ^2 mile southwest of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in meadow land about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 east by south of shore, 7,2, yards south of first cut in shore, 140 )'ards north by west of a fence, 145 yards 
 southwest of point where another fence meets shore, and 275 yards south of large cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bums" (S6i°34' W) o 
 
 Left chimney of Quaker Neck Wharf house . . 39 
 
 Right peak of bam 66 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window of large house . 114 
 
 Left peak of large house 163 
 
 Left peak of Bookers Wharf house 187 
 
 Large cedar tree igi 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of barn 262 
 
 Weathervane on barn 320 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 02 14. mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 30 yi mile. 
 
 49 1% miles. 
 
 48 ,'2 mile. 
 
 II 275 yards. 
 
 00 20 J2 mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 5° 
 
 JARRETT. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about '^ mile soutliwest of Melton 
 Point, % mile east of entrance to Jarretts Creek, and ?^ mile west of Bookers Wharf . (See Chart No. 30.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 14 yards north of shore, 50 
 yards from a short fence at shore, 65 yards west of entrance to slough, and 175 yards from another fence. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Melton" (N 6i°34' E) o 
 
 Left peak of house on ridge i 
 
 Right peak of small house 47 
 
 West peak of Bookers Wharf house 48 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on barn 96 
 
 Weathervane on cupola on bam 125 
 
 Chimney of house near Indiantown Wharf. . . 155 
 
 Large chimney of Massey brick house 169 
 
 Smokepipe of Quaker Neck Wharf house .... 182 
 Peak of middle dormer window of large house . 299 
 
 00 00 Yi mile. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 58 yi mile. 
 
 50 yi mile. 
 
 01 J^ mile. 
 
 48 I mile. 
 
 29 lyi miles. 
 
 16 -O/i miles. 
 
 50 % mile. 
 
 07 yi mile. 
 
56 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Anncs County, hid. 
 
 BOOKKR. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about 175 yards northeast of Bookers 
 Wharf and ]i mile south of Melton Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sanded marsh land about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 southeast of shore, 13 yards east by south of a small point, 30 yards southwest by south of locust trees. 
 125 yards northwest by north of a house on 20-foot bank, and 14c yards northwest of a creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Starkley " (S 67° 5,5' W) o 00 00 ' s mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Quaker Neck Wharf house . . 17 46 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house in woods 53 23 f4 mile. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window on left side of 
 
 house among trees 68 05 J's mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 113 38 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 23 40 29.46 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house on bank 293 48 125 yards. 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 350 47 175 yards. 
 
 JOURNEY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Chester River opposite Melton Point about ,',2 mile north- 
 east of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 20 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 southeast by east of edge of bank, south of large elm tree, and northeast of several sycamore and locust 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Booker" (S 28° 15' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 4 24 X mile. 
 
 Smokepipe of Quaker Neck Wharf house .... 41 21 i^i miles. 
 
 Near peak of house with three dormer win- . 
 
 dows 77 01 J^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of 2 '2-story house 107 02 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diameter). 134 27 40 22.70 meters. 
 
 Large cedar tree in yard near fence 187 30 400 yards. 
 
 Near peak of old house 318 16 200 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sycamore tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 355 05 00 21.00 meters. 
 
 MELTON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River on Melton Point about }4 mile north of 
 Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 4 yards south of shore, 40 
 yards north of shore, 32 yards northwest of extreme end of point, 2 yards northeast of marsh, and 125 
 yards east-southeast of clump of cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Aid. 57 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Pomona" (N 53° 38' W) o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house on knoll 17 17 i% voiles. 
 
 Right peak of roof of building 68 07 |4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of hovise 1 18 37 J^i mile. 
 
 'Northwest chimney of house on bank near 
 
 Bookers Wharf 2ig 20 l-i mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of Bookers Wharf house 226 38 % mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe of Quaker Neck Wharf house. . . . 296 46 iX miles. 
 
 Near chimney of house with dormer windows. 346 50 ^s mile. 
 
 C.\KE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Chester River about Js mile north of Melton Point and Js 
 mile north of Bookers Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh about i foot above high water, 13 yards east- 
 southeast of shore, 35 yards northeast by north of shore, 35 yards northeast of rounded point, 150 yards 
 north-northwest of entrance to a creek, 200 yards south-southwest of buildings, and 300 yards south of a 
 house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Journey" (S 36° 2g' E) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house to left of trees 3 40 5-^ mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of Bookers Wharf house 38 53 ]/i mile. 
 
 South chimney of near one of twin houses .. . 142 4g ^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of brick house among trees on 
 
 ridge 169 16 i>2 miles. 
 
 South peak of building 229 41 % mile. 
 
 Large lone tree on ridge 299 10 X mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 324 39 ^ mile. 
 
 POMONA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River about s g mile northwest of Melton Point 
 and ],4 mile south of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among small trees near edge of cultivated field, about 12 
 feet above high water, 6 yards west of edge of bank, and 8 yards from top of slope to marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Taste" (N 5° 30' W) o 00 00 >2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 14 28 20 5.23 meters. 
 
 Windmill 52 29 30 2 miles. 
 
 Right corner of house 71 49 1% miles. 
 
 Large lone tree in field 93 20 \% miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 103 47 iX miles. 
 
 Ell of house to left of trees 126 48 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 167 10 50 7.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) ig6 39 40 12.18 meters. 
 
 Large cherrj' tree '. 277 32 300 yards. 
 
58 
 
 Survey of Oyster Pars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 
 
 BILL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of up])cr Chester River about }i mile north of Melton Point and 
 nearly opposite Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is in grove of elm, ash, and oak trees on north side of a point 
 about 20 feet above high water, 7 yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 30 yards east-northeast of a 
 small house , and 40 yards west-southwest of a fence . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cake" (S 15° 41' E) o 
 
 Right peak of Bookers Wharf house 12 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diameter). 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (g inches diameter). 69 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter). 129 
 
 East chimney of brick house 137 
 
 Peak of sharp roof 155 
 
 "Robertson Windmill" 243 
 
 Spindle on peak of house on Rolphs Wharf . . 247 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) 280 
 
 Left chimney of house on ridge 322 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (15 inches diameter). .. . 343 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 349 
 
 TASTE. 
 
 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 04 1^ miles. 
 
 43 40 12-37 meters. 
 
 23 10 9.92 meters. 
 
 28 40 2.95 meters. 
 
 29 3^ mile. 
 
 53 '^ mile. 
 
 52 40 2^ miles. 
 
 40 2}^ miles. 
 
 24 50 7.60 meters. 
 
 17 -'4 mile. 
 
 .... 12.30 meters. 
 
 .... I mile. 
 
 37 
 
 25 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River on point at east side of entrance to Browns 
 Creek, about i mile northwest of Melton Point. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point between Chester River and Browns Creek, 
 about 5 yards north of shore of Chester River, 30 yards south of shore of Browns Creek, 50 yards south- 
 west of point of shore of Browns Creek, and 55 yards west-southwest of cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ' o / // 
 
 "Make" (N 52° 14' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Windmill 7 11 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 25 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 •Left chimney of house on ridge 68 58 1^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 84 20 ij<j miles. 
 
 West chimney of left one of twin houses 142 19 J^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of brick house 266 13 3^ mile. 
 
 Largest cedar tree in clump (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 350 28 00 54 yards. 
 
 MAKE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chester River about i J/g miles north of Melton Point and 
 3y| mile northeast of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture land about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 north of shore, 110 yards west of tangent of point of curve of shore, and 325 yards southeast of farm 
 buildings behind trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siuiace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 1 
 
Survey of Oyster Pars, Onccn Amies County, Md. 
 
 59 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Broad" (N 6i° 13' K) o 
 
 Windmill o 
 
 Near peak of canning house at Wilmers Wharf. iS 
 
 Chimney on ell of house on ridge 45 
 
 Left chimney of house on ridge 80 
 
 Spindle on cupola on bam 118 
 
 Left chimney of left one of twin houses 155 
 
 West chimney of house 227 
 
 South peak of building in woods 307 
 
 DOWN. 
 
 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 22 30 i}i miles. 
 
 26 I;? 8 miles. 
 
 45 i}4 miles. 
 
 05 i>2 miles. 
 
 55 2X miles. 
 
 18 J^ mile. 
 
 30 I mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
 General loealily. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about 2 miles southwest of entrance to 
 Southeast Creek and i mile east of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small rounded point of sanded marsh about i foot 
 above high water, 5 yards south of shore, 40 yards east by south of an inlet, and 95 yards west of a fence 
 beyond trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Bill" (S 73° 52' W) o 
 
 F)ast peak of large bam 33 
 
 Chimney of house 75 
 
 "Robertson Windmill" 138 
 
 Right peak of small house near Rolphs Wharf. 153 54 2X miles. 
 
 Left peak of taller of two bams 197 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 232 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 253 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (3 inches diameter) . 348 
 
 00 00 j'2 mile. 
 
 37 I mile. 
 
 53 il4 miles. 
 
 57 20 I mile. 
 
 17 
 
 mile. 
 
 06 10 52.50 meters. 
 
 40 47.18 meters. 
 
 50 14.34 meters. 
 
 JULIUS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River about ', mile southwest of Wilmers 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded grass point fringed by cedar trees and abotit 2 
 yards south of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of manument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Down" (856° 12' W) o 
 
 Chimney of left one of twin houses 10 
 
 Near peak of large bam 37 
 
 Middle one of three large trees 39 
 
 " Robertson Windmill ' 130 
 
 South chimney of house at Rolphs Wharf . . . 165 
 
 Weather vane on large bam 176 
 
 Northwest peak of Wilmers Wharf canner>-. . . 187 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 198 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 31S 06 20 4.30 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (9 inches diam- 
 eter) 345 21 00 13-" meters. 
 
 00 00 } 2 mile. 
 
 37 j}4 miles. 
 
 29 I mile. 
 
 50 74 mile. 
 
 23 30 iX miles. 
 
 38 iH miles. 
 
 18 iX miles. 
 
 t;3 H mile. 
 
 00 4.77 meters. 
 
6o Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BROAD. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of upper Chester River on an island at entrance to Broad Creek 
 aboxit I mile northeast of entrance to Browns Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on western end of a marsh island about 9 yards north of 
 shore, 43 yards south of shore, and 52 yards east-southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of manument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nils" (N 80° 24' E) o 00 00 % m\\e.. 
 
 Near peak of cannery 7 17 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on ell of house' on ridge 51 09 2^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of bam 98 26 i mile. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window of large house. 132 08 13^2 miles. 
 
 East peak of large barn to left of large tree. .. . 190 34 i mile. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " 341 25 30 i K miles. 
 
 NILS. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about ^4 mile west of entrance to 
 Southeast Creek and '2 mile east of an island at entrance to Broad Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 4 
 yards north of shore, no yards east by south of tangent of point of curve of shore, and 450 yards south- 
 west of a house and windmill. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of t.-iangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Robertson " (N 59° 04' E) o 00 00 yi m\\&. 
 
 Weather vane on southwest peak of largest 
 
 bam on ridge 10 46 i>^ miles. 
 
 North peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery 37 03 % mile. 
 
 Chimney of house near Wilmers Wharf 41 52 K mile. 
 
 West chimney of large house on ridge 133 32 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on hill 158 22 i mile. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " 336 55 '/2 mile. 
 
 WILMERS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River on southwest side of entrance to South- 
 east Creek about 175 yards northeast of Wilmers Wharf. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded grass point between river and marsh about 3 
 feet above high water, 7 yards east of shore, 5 yards southwest of shore, and 5 yards southeast of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Julius" (S 60° 34' W) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney on near one of twin houses 4 58 2^ miles. 
 
 East peak of large barn 27 14 i}4 miles. 
 
 " Robertson Windmill " 74 09 30 simile. 
 
 Cupola on Robertson bam 83 23 % mile. 
 
 Flagpole on Rolphs Wharf 154 06 20 iX miles. 
 
 Weather vane on large barn 169 23 i}i miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn 212 59 300 yards. 
 
 Cupola on bam 284 57 simile. 
 
 Right peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery 348 26 175 yards. 
 
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Survey of Oyster Pars, Queen Amies County, Md. 6i 
 
 ROBERTSON WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of upper Chester River opposite entrance to Southeast Creek 
 about iX miles southeast of Rolphs Wharf. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is windmill on high tower in rear of house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of windmill. 
 References. — None necessar3^ 
 
 ROBERTSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River near Riverside Wharf opposite entrance 
 to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards northwest of shore, 
 45 )'ards northeast of shore end of a wharf, and loo yards southwest of a point of land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Thorsten" (N 52° 00' E) o 00 00 Sgmile. 
 
 Weather vane on large barn 9 30 ij^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on old bam 50 31 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near Wilmers Wharf 97 11 f^ mile. 
 
 Pinnacle on cupola on barn 105 15 yi mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of cannery 117 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on cupola on barn 256 15 20 % mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on another bam 260 56 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on peak of Rolphs lower wharf house . 359 29 iX miles. 
 
 SOUTHEAST. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Chester River on Deep Point at northeastern side of 
 entrance to Southeast Creek about A4 mile south-southwest of Rolphs Wharf and 'j mile northeast of 
 Wilmers Wharf. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 19 yards 
 south of edge of bank, 21 yards east by north of edge of bank, and 27 yards east by south of extreme 
 point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wilmers" (S 57° 46' W) o 00 00 j-^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of Wilmers Wharf 2 57 }4 mile. 
 
 "Robertson Windmill", 34 41 20 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on barn 38 02 J^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on cupola on barn 38 32 ' iy^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of long small shanty 118 31 2 miles. 
 
 Left peak of large barn 134 39 i^ miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf house 140 54 10 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of long barn igi 46 % mile. 
 
 Lightning rod between two chimneys on 
 
 house 248 51 ^'s mile. 
 
 Right peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery 358 34 ^ mile. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 THORSTEN. 
 
 General locality. — Nortli western shore of upper Chester River about 3^ mile northeast of Wilmers 
 Wharf and % mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 12 yards northwest of shore, 
 10 yards northeast of short fence, and 4 yards southeast of lone cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blank" (N 19° 37' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Northwest peak of large bam 4 34 iX miles. 
 
 Northwest peak of large bam 21 09 i mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf 23 33 s,-^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on very large barn 48 
 
 West peak of bam behind wharf 81 
 
 Lightning rod to right of two chimneys of 
 
 house Ill 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 115 
 
 Top point of roof of large brick house on ridge . 135 
 Spindle on cupola on left one of two bams at 
 
 Wilmers Wharf 177 
 
 Northwest peak of Wilmers Wharf cannery. . igo 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter). . ., 279 
 
 BLANK. 
 
 1% miles. 
 I mile. 
 
 15 ij^ miles. 
 
 15 30 8.85 meters. 
 
 05 40 2j4 miles. 
 
 08 40 % mile. 
 
 15 3^ mile. 
 
 43 3° 340 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Chester River about J-4 mile west of Rolphs Wharf 
 and 5-4 mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immeiliale locality. — Observed station is on a grassy point about 2 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 west of shore, g yards north of shore, 8 yards northwest of extreme end of point, and 40 yards from a 
 dense clump of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rolphs" (N 82° 37' E) o 00 00 _J4' mile. 
 
 Weather vane on wharf house 10 ig ^4' mile. 
 
 Left peak of wharf house 71 30 j-2 mile. 
 
 Left peak of small house among trees 104 28 30 i}-^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 115 06 i^ miles. 
 
 Peak of middle dormer window of house 271 38 iX miles. 
 
 Peak of large bam ^^3 25 fi mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf house 356 27 X mile. 
 
 ROLPHS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Chester River about 100 yards southeast of Rolphs Wharf 
 and X mile north of entrance to Southeast Creek. (See Progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass bank between two large willow trees about 6 feet 
 above high water, 5 yards northeast of shore, 19 yards south-southwest of side gate to yard, and 7 yards 
 southwest of a road 3 feet higher than observed station. 
 
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Survey oj Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 63 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Southeast" (S 22° 53' W) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Peak of Wilraers Wharf cannery 15 06 iX miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on Rolphs Wharf 76 59 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 88 06 20 7.16 meters. 
 
 Chimney on ell of Story house 151 36 53 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (27 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 31 10 1396 meters. 
 
 Chimney on ell of Story house 261 56 120 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (25 inches diam- 
 eter) 309 26 40 8.51 meters. 
 
 Weather vane on middle of lower wharf house. 347 42 100 yards. 
 
 CRANEY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on western shore of Kent Island about J2 mile 
 north of Craney Creek and 4,'^ miles east of Tolly Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above and 30 feet back from high water on a 
 low, sandy, cultivated field. A group of farm buildings stand about '4 mile away. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 4.88 meters N 85° 36' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a wooden stub projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 011/ 
 
 "Thomas Point Light" (S 56° 45' W) o 00 00 4^^ miles. 
 
 "Greenbury Point Shoal Light" 57 27 30 5^4 miles. 
 
 " Sandy Point Light" 1 1 1 26 30 5^^ miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 208 51 10 4.88 meters. 
 
 Cupola on bam 258 11 ,'4 mile. 
 
 Extreme south tangent of Kent Island 310 52 6 miles. 
 
 THOMAS POINT SHOAL LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about i^ ^ miles southeast of Thomas 
 Point and 3 miles south of entrance to channel to Annapolis. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a hexagonal screw-pile structure known as Thomas Point 
 Shoal Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. 
 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 "Thomas 3" (N 56° 07' W) o 00 00 i}4 miles. 
 
 BLOODY POINT BAR LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Offshore of southwestern end of Kent Island on northern side of entrance to 
 Eastern Bay about I's miles southwest of Bloody Point and i'{ miles west of Kent Point. (vSee Chart 
 No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower on caisson structure known as Bloody Point Bar 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse. 
 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 " Valliant' ' (S 4° 59' E) o 00 00 4X miles. 
 
64 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Oiieen Amies County, Md. 
 
 TENK. 
 
 miles east of 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of entrance to Eastern Bay on Kent Point about i^ 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. ,31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in about 2 feet of water, 18 yards off shore of Kent Point, 
 50 yards southwest of point of land, and 65 yards south-southeast of another point of land. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is .35.94 meters N 36° 15' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 3-inch square stub in water with top about on level 
 with high water. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument project- 
 ing 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bloody Point Bar Light" (S 86° 34' W) o 
 
 Reference station 57 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . . 169 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 175 
 
 Flagpole on Claiborne train shed 181 
 
 Right chimney of house 188 
 
 " Kemp Tower " 190 
 
 Right chimney of brick house 206 
 
 Right chimney of house 240 
 
 Chimney left of house among trees on Poplar 
 Island 278 
 
 00 00 1% miles. 
 
 11 30 35-94 meters. 
 
 26 5? 8 miles. 
 
 48 10 5>^' miles. 
 
 14 43^2 miles. 
 
 34 4,'-2 miles. 
 
 21 30 3J^8 miles. 
 
 17 3^ miles. 
 
 12 4^2 miles. 
 
 33-^ miles. 
 
 STRAIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on Long Point about 2^4 miles northeast of Kent 
 Point, 2yi miles northwest of Wades Point, and ' s mile northeast of entrance to Long Point Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 31.) , 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 west of edge of bank, 45 yards northwest of edge of bank near a tree, 80 yards south -south west of fence 
 comer, 245 yards south-southeast of fence comer at gate, and 175 yards east-southeast of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Needle" (N 48° 15' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 35 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm. . 42 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 83 
 
 Nail in blaze in red oak tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 113 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Poplar Island 155 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Kent Point 179 
 
 South peak of building 264 
 
 East peak of bam 317 
 
 00 00 4j4 miles. 
 
 07 4^-^ miles. 
 
 27 ^yi miles. 
 
 46 00 2]/^ miles. 
 
 59 00 31.06 meters. 
 
 30 5^ miles. 
 
 48 2 miles. 
 
 18 K mile. 
 
 48 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 330 10 j^ mile. 
 
 MOUTH. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on eastem shore of Kent Island about 1% miles 
 north of Long Point, 3S s miles northwest of Claiborne Wliarf , and ^,14 miles southwest of Bodkin Island. 
 (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 west of top of a bank with imiform slope to shore, 50 yards south of a small cove, and 20 yards south of 
 a group of cedar trees near shore. 
 
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Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 65 
 
 00 00 2}4 miles. 
 
 41 4X miles. 
 
 35 2X miles. 
 
 25 3 miles. 
 
 43 00 $ys miles. 
 
 49 6X miles. 
 
 05 4^ miles. 
 
 19 4 miles. 
 
 48 40 3^ miles. 
 
 41 3X miles. 
 
 og 00 3^ miles. 
 
 59 is mile. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 46 . . 134 miles. 
 
 A/arij. —Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Matta" (N 5° 49' W) o 
 
 South gable of bam 26 
 
 West gable of house ^:^ 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Turkey Point 50 
 
 "Parsons Island Water Tank" 66 
 
 North gable of bam 74 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilglimans Point 103 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghraans Point 
 Farm 112 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank " 124 
 
 South gable of Claiborne Wharf house 137 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 154 
 
 East chimney of Legg house 224 
 
 Chimney of small house 286 
 
 South gable of bam 342 
 
 MATTA. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on eastern shore of Kent Island at western side of 
 entrance to Shipping Creek about 2 miles west of Turkey Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 125 yards 
 southwest of extreme end of point, 25 yards northwest of dry ditch, and 200 yards northwest of lone 
 cedar tree near shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Batts" W 67°45' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house 17 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilghraans Point. . . 54 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 62 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 71 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 105 
 
 Chimney of Greeve house 124 
 
 South chimney of house 231 
 
 South cupola on bam 247 
 
 East chimney of house 273 
 
 Chimney of small house 296 
 
 West chimney of house 305 
 
 THEN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of small bay at entrance to Shipping Creek about ^ mile northwest 
 of Eastern Bay, ^4 mile northeast of entrance to narrow part of Shipping Creek, and at western side of 
 entrance to a smaller creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 33 yards west of 
 shore, 40 yards south of shore, 50 yards north of shore at line between hard land and marsh, 8 yards east 
 of pasttire land, and }4 mile east of 2J-2''-story house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 20313—12 5 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 54 2 miles. 
 
 30 5J^ miles. 
 
 34 $H miles. 
 
 31 00 5X miles. 
 
 49 2^ miles. 
 
 53 /< mile. 
 
 14 ^ mile. 
 
 39 H mile. 
 
 58 iX miles. 
 
 12 i}4 miles. 
 
 45 1)4 miles. 
 
66 Survey of Oyster Bars, Qtieen Annes County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Some" (N 68° 51' E) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 Near peak of brick house 16 50 ^i mile. 
 
 Large lone tree on point 46 08 30 J^ mile. 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tank " 74 53 3° 6 miles. 
 
 Weather vane on bam cupola no 34 30 3 miles. 
 
 Right comer of large house 115 32 i mile. 
 
 Large lone tree in field 178 12 250 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 200 43 )4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 247 04 }4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 300 50 K mile. 
 
 Left peak of large house 323 36 ^ mile. 
 
 SOME. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of small bay at entrance to Shipping Creek on a point between two 
 small creeks about ^ mile north of Eastern Bay and 2 miles northwest of Turkey Point. (See Chart 
 No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality.— Observed station is in a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 20 
 yards northeast of marsh, 30 yards northwest of edge of bank, 28 yards east of edge of bank, 50 yards 
 northeast of shore of Shipping Creek, and 53 yards southwest of shore of small creek. 
 
 Marks.— Observed station is center point of Uiangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Batts" (S49° 01' E) o 00 00 s^' mile. 
 
 Large lone tree 18 55 K niile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of large house . . 72 18 i>i miles. 
 
 Right peak of bam 105 01 134 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 125 20 X ™ile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 171 45 H niile. 
 
 Left chimney of old house 194 °7 }i mWe. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on bam 221 37 }4 mile. 
 
 Large pine tree 3°? 21 V^ "^ile. 
 
 Left comer of hu-ge house 339 25 J< mile. 
 
 BATTS. 
 General locality .—Northern shore of Eastern Bay on southern end of Batts Neck between Shipping 
 and Cox Creeks about iX miles northwest of Turkey Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality.— Observed station is in cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 21 yards 
 north of shore, and 100 yards west of a wire fence extending 100 yards into bay. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. Station " CoxES CrEEk," iSgg, is 87.70 meters N 72° 20' E of observed 
 station and is marked by the center of a cross in the top of a granite post about 12 inches square in the 
 rough and about 27 inches long projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. The top of the granite post 
 is dressed to a 6-inch cube marked with a square cross and the letters " U. S. " Subsurface mark is center 
 of neck of a bottle buried witli top 3 inches below base of granite post. 
 References . — 
 
 " Turkey " (S 58° 24' E) o 00 00 !>< miles. 
 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 19 25 5 miles. 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tank " 28 26 00 similes. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin persimmon trees 
 
 (4 inches diameter) 37 3^ 40 3-94 meters. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 69 48 3X miles. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 67 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 East gable of house 76 30 2//^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 91 13 50 9.76 meters. 
 
 South chimney of house 202 08 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 242 32 J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of bam 271 .54 iX miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 293 22 i}i miles. 
 
 " Coxes Creek " 1899 (granite post) 310 44 20 87.70 meters. 
 
 North chimney of house 341 07 i^ miles. 
 
 TOP. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Cox Creek about i mile north of Eastern Bay and i mile south of 
 Warehouse Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cupola of a barn about 150 )'ards east of shore. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of cupola on barn. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 WARE. 
 
 Genera! locality. — Western shore of Cox Creek about 2 miles north of Eastern Bay and X mile south 
 of entrance to Warehouse Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 300 
 yards northwest of end of point, and go yards south of wire fence extending east and west. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Tuxon" (N 13° 45' E) o 
 
 South gable of house i 
 
 South chimney of house 19 
 
 North chimney of house 34 
 
 Cupola on bam 99 
 
 North chimney of house 171 
 
 South chimney of house 257 
 
 South chimney of house 307 
 
 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 II i>2 miles. 
 
 05 iX miles. 
 
 50 I mile. 
 
 46 }4 mile. 
 
 48 1^ miles. 
 
 55 .35° yards. 
 
 54 ,'-^ mile. 
 
 COFFEE. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Warehouse Creek on a point about 14 mile northwest of Cox 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, g yards south 
 of point of shore, 13 yards southwest of shore, 17 yards west-northwest of shore at fence, 12 yards 
 north of fence, 29 yards east-northeast of comer of fence, and 250 yards north by east of house with two 
 chimneys. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Here" (N 53° 46'W) o 
 
 Left peak of bam , 22 
 
 Left chimney of brick house 51 
 
 West chimney of house 100 
 
 Near peak of house 113 
 
 Left peak of house 136 
 
 Cupola on barn 160 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 173 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 220 
 
 ■ Near comer of house 226 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 245 
 
 00 00 . . . 
 
 . . . H mile. 
 
 49 
 
 . . . i}i miles. 
 
 40 
 
 . . . lyi miles. 
 
 41 
 
 ... lyi miles. 
 
 46 
 
 . . . 1% miles. 
 
 II 
 
 . . . lyi miles. 
 
 33 
 
 . . . 1% miles. 
 
 15 30 •■• 
 
 . . . 16.57 meters. 
 
 34 40 • • • 
 
 . . . 12. 2g meters. 
 
 02 
 
 . . . 250 yards. 
 
 59 30 ••• 
 
 ... 14.14 meters. 
 
68 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 HERE. 
 General /oca/i7v.— Southwestern shore of Warehouse Creek on a point at northwestern side of entrance 
 to a small cove about '4 mile northwest of Cox Creek. (See Chart No. 1,1.) 
 
 immccliale /oi-u/i(>'. -Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 17 yards west of 
 shore. 20 yards southwest of shore, 25 yards northwest of shore, 60 yards north fif .shore, 3 yards southeast 
 of one-strand barbed-wire fence, and >4 mile east to southeast of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Samuel" (N 31° 22' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Chimney outside northwest end of large house 20 34 i}i miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 43 01 '^H miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 79 17 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 96 45 iK miles. 
 
 Middle north chimney of large old brick house 115 39 J^' mile. 
 
 Peak of side gable of house 185 54 iK miles. 
 
 Left end of large house 314 4° K mile. 
 
 SAMUEL. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern sliore of Warehouse Creek on a point at northwestern side of entrance 
 to a small cove about ^{ mile northwest of Cox Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Ol^served station is on long marsh point about i foot above high water, 9 yards 
 east of shore of Warehouse Creek, 23 yards west-southwest of shore of small cove, 18 yards north of point, 
 arid 27 yards west of another point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Liver" (S 56° 31' E) o 00 00 f's mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 12 ig iK miles. 
 
 Near peak of small house 34 56 % mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 92 52 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house showing through trees .... 208 43 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 247 45 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of house 304 12 iX miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 339 08 lyi miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 353 59 10 iK miles. 
 
 LIVER. 
 General /oca/r7 v.— Northeastem shore of Warehouse Creek on a point at westem side of entrance to 
 a small cove about >4 mile northwest of Cox Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 northwest of shore, 17 yards southeast of shore, 30 yards north of point of shore, 30 yards northeast of 
 extreme end of point, and 250 yards southwest by south of three large trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Tuxon" (N 83° 37' E) o 00 00 3/g niile. 
 
 Left peak of house 10 23 i mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 32 16 iX miles. 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of large house .. . 94 18 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of small house 118 20 fs mile. 
 
 Left peak of house with three dormer win- 
 dows 237 10 I mile. 
 
 Left peak of very large bam 281 55 lyi miles. 
 
 Clump of pine trees 299 34 250 yards. 
 
 West chimney of house 326 31 i>i miles. 
 
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 TUXON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Cox Creek on a point about 3 miles north of Eastern Bay, yi mile 
 south of entrance to Thompsons Creek, and y^ mile northeast of entrance to Warehouse Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 2 feet above high water and 50 yards west 
 of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Greek" (S 51° 51' E) o 00 00 yi taile. 
 
 East chimney of house 41 10 yi mile. 
 
 "Top" (cupola on bam) 61 37 if^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 77 45 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 107 28 ^^ mile. 
 
 South gable of bam 198 06 i mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 265 55 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 288 06 fi mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 333 02 yi mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 357 44 zyi miles. 
 
 vSTEVE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Cox Creek on a point about 3X miles north of Eastern Bay at 
 southwestern side of entrance to Thompsons Creek and yi mile north of entrance to Warehouse Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 27 yards south 
 
 of shore, 35 yards north of shore, 20 yards west of a point of shore, and 35 yards east of a point of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Thompson" (N 37° 13' W) o 00 00 '4. mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house i 03 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of very large house 30 08 i mile. 
 
 Near comer of large house 65 50 ^ mile. 
 
 Near comer of large house 92 28 ^i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 124 07 l,^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 164 38 J^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on house with two chimneys. . 209 03 ly^ \ni\cs. 
 
 Left chimney of small house 234 45 lyi miles. 
 
 Right peak of small house 253 12 i/^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 329 44 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of brick house 355 18 ^ mile. 
 
 THOMPSON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Thompsons Creek about yi mile west of point of land between 
 Thompsons Creek and Cox Creek and j s mile northwest of a small cove. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate: locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 30 yards south 
 of shore, 45 yards northwest of shore, 20 yards southwest of point of shore, and 120 yards south-southeast 
 of rail fence. 
 
70 Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Queen Anncs County, Md. 
 
 Maiki. -Obscrvi.il stiitioii is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. vSubsurfucc mark is center of 2-ineli tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — u / // 
 
 "Hope" (N 11° 27' E) o 00 00 J 8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house showing through 
 
 trees 5 32 i mile. 
 
 Near comer of large house 50 56 14 mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house 72 51 •/& mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 95 29 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 120 38 1 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 186 03 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of brick house 303 2>i K mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 330 41 \yi miles. 
 
 Right comer of very large house 353 36 J^ mile. 
 
 HOPE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Thompsons Creek on a point between Thompsons Creek and a 
 smaller creek about yi mile northwest of Cox Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high water, 40 yards west 
 of shore, go yards northwest of shore, and 200 yards east-southeast of end of fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on stimdard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Knock" ^S 74° 42' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of near chimney of house 4 07 }i mile. 
 
 Right comer of near chimney of house 13 34 H mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 42 13 ij^ miles. 
 
 Weather vane on house with two chimneys. . 65 46 30 ij'ii miles. 
 
 Right tangent of near chimney of large house . 150 10 ^s mile. 
 
 Near peak of large brick house 159 59 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 224 12 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large house 253 12 H mile. 
 
 KNOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastem shore of Thompsons Creek about }4 mile north of Cox Creek and opposite 
 a point of land between Thompsons Creek and a cove. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in southwest end of point of woods about i foot above high 
 water, 6 yards east of shore, and 60 yards south-southwest of a point of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Landing" (S 3° 06' E) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 " Top " (bara cupola) 10 08 30 2}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house 83 14 iK miles. 
 
 Near peak of large brick house 94 16 fi mile. 
 
 Left peak of very large bam 151 32 X niile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 184 10 00 5.50 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). 226 58 30 23.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (10 inches diameter). 276 49 00 7.15 meters. 
 
 Right comer of near chimney of large house . . 295 35 ^s mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 71 
 
 LANDING. 
 
 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 07 I mile. 
 
 38 i^ miles. 
 
 41 lyi miles. 
 
 12 fi mile. 
 
 18 J^ mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Thompsons Creek about js niile northwest of Cox Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 16 yards northwest 
 of cut in shore, 20 yards north-northwest of point of shore, 14 yards east of point, 12 yards southeast of 
 shore, 100 yards west of cultivated land, and 250 yards south of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Timber" (S 38° 33' E) o 
 
 Left peak of bam i 
 
 Weather vane on middle of house with two 
 
 chimneys 34 
 
 Right chimney of house 66 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 150 
 
 Right peak of very large house 202 
 
 Right corner of large house 275 49 ^4. mile. 
 
 Large house 314 03 l/i mile. 
 
 Right peak of bam 347 53 i}i miles. 
 
 TIMBER. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cox Creek about 3X miles north of Eastern Bay, ^ mile north- 
 east of entrance to Warehouse Creek, and opposite entrance to Thompsons Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture between large cherry tree at the edge of the 
 water and four cedar trees at the edge of the bank about 5 feet above high water, 4 yards east of edge 
 of bank, 17 yards east of point, 6 yards southeast of edge of bank, and 12 yards northeast of edge of bank. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe Ijuried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ville" (S 9° 32' E) o 00 00 >4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (30 inches diam- 
 eter) '.- 26 26 10 13.45 meters. 
 
 Right peak of house 41 00 x% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (8 inches diameter) ... 42 
 
 Right peak of house 58 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 133 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 170 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of house 213 
 
 Left comer of house 278 
 
 6.12 meters. 
 
 45 10 
 
 50 lyi miles. 
 
 49 
 
 mile. 
 
 10 6.80 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 56 400 yards. 
 
 Right corner of building 342 41 ^ }4 mile. 
 
 VILLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cox Creek about 3 miles north of Eastern Bay, ^4 mile northeast 
 of entrance to Warehouse Creek, and 14 mile southeast of entrance to Thompsons Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 5 feet above high water, 8 yards east of 
 edge of bank, ^^ yards south of tangent of cliff, 60 yards north of small ditch, and 115 yards north of 
 wire fence. 
 
72 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 A/ocfci.— Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ' . o / // 
 
 "Greek" (S 3° 57' E) o 00 00 j'i mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 45 52 i mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 69 24 i mile. 
 
 Left peak of brick house 127 44 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 137 32 i^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of very long bam 160 05 1% miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 172 52 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 276 og J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 314 12 J^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of modem house 340 03 iX miles. 
 
 GREEK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cox Creek on a point about 2^'i miles north of Eastern Bay and 
 yi mile east of entrance to Warehouse Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Obser\'ed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 60 yards 
 southwest of extreme end of point, and 125 yards east of a small marsh island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe'buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tuxon" (N 51° 50' W) o 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 14 37 i^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 26 19 2^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 45 37 iX miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 64 14 s^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house gi 26 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 139 57 X mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 176 08 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 252 04 i4 mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 290 55 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 318 32 J^i mile. 
 
 TOM. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cox Creek about 2 miles north of Eiistem Bay and I2 mile south- 
 east of entrance to Warehouse Creek. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 12 feet above high water, 300 
 yards east of shore, 135 yards north of a graveyard, 100 yards southwest of a house, and 40 yards soutli 
 of driveway beyond wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ware" (N 67° 55' W) o 00 00 |.^ mile. 
 
 Southwest comer of east house on road 28 01 100 yards. 
 
 South gable of small bam 61 09 2X miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 70 29 1}^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 92 43 J/i mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 176 20 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 272 59 iX miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 281 59 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 336 15 J^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 73 
 
 DELL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cox Creek about lyi miles north of Eastern Bay and i mile south 
 of entrance to Warehouse Creek. (See Chart No. 31.; 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 43 
 yards from shore, 28 yards northeast of top of bank, and 30 yards northeast of a lone cedar tree at edge 
 of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Turkey" (S 17° 22' E) o 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 16 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 23 
 
 North chimney of house 44 
 
 Left tangent of house 72 
 
 North chimney of house 88 
 
 Chimney of small house 136 
 
 South chimney of house : 154 
 
 West chimney of house 188 
 
 Cupola on bam 230 45 X mile. 
 
 West gable of bam 303 02 }4 mile. 
 
 Left tangent of small fishing shack 343 03 ^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of barn 354 31 iX ™iles. 
 
 00 00 1^^ miles. 
 
 31 00 5J^ miles. 
 
 36 4X miles. 
 
 07 T,% miles. 
 
 56 I mile. 
 
 og yi mile. 
 
 19 1% miles. 
 
 52 iX miles. 
 
 19 yi mile. 
 
 TURKEY. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on southern end of Cox Neck on Turkey Point 
 about I mile west of the north end of Bodkin Island. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 northeast of shore, 200 j'ards south of a group of three pine trees near shore, and in center of triangle formed 
 by three pine stubs driven flush witli marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Moutli" (S 40° 32' W) o 00 00 2X miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 23 19 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Greeve house 49 14 2]A miles. 
 
 South cupola on bam 68 20 2X miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 72 30 2X miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 103 39 ij^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 113 22 2X miles. 
 
 West pine tree of group 132 12 200 yards. 
 
 Right tangent of Bodkin Island 254 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 275 
 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 286 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 297 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 352 
 
 46 I mile. 
 
 23 3X miles. 
 
 3» iK miles. 
 
 25 4X miles. 
 
 26 3 miles. 
 
74 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 COX. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Crab Alley Bay on Cox Neck about ^^ mile n(jrth of Eastern Hay 
 and 1 mile northwest of Bodkin Island. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of a\;ultivated field on narrow neck of land about 
 3 feet above high water, 16 yards west of shore, 18 yards east of shore, and 80 yards northwest of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tull"(N i2°34' E) o 
 
 Chimney of small house 12 
 
 Chimney of house 21 
 
 Cupola on bam ' 30 
 
 Right comer of old barn 49 
 
 East chimney of large brick house 54 
 
 Right tangent of Normans Point 61 
 
 North gable of bam on Parsons Island 79 
 
 Left tangent of Bodkin Island 123 
 
 East gable of bam 227 
 
 Chimne}' of house 232 
 
 Chimney of house 255 
 
 00 00 1^ miles. 
 
 54 2}4 miles. 
 
 19 2X miles. 
 
 09 2}4 miles. 
 
 27 2yi miles. 
 
 32 2)4 miles. 
 
 40 2 miles. 
 
 ■50 2^ miles. 
 
 47 J4 mile. 
 
 02 ^ mile. 
 
 44 3 miles. 
 
 50 2J-S miles. 
 
 TULL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Kent Island and western side of Crab Alley Bay on northern end 
 of Johnson Island at entrance to Crab Alley Creek about 234^ miles north of Bodkin Island and i^-j miles 
 northwest of Normans Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water, iSyards 
 south of shore, 53 yards west of extreme northeast endof Johnson Island, and 40 yards north of a group 
 of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is centerof 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 R^erences. — a / /r 
 
 "Cox" (S 12° 3s' W) o 00 00 ifi miles. 
 
 Chimney of house : 4 54 % mile. 
 
 East gable of house 89 08 yi mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 121 14 X ™ile. 
 
 Chimney on small tenant house 145 12 |^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 147 30 i mile. 
 
 Right tangent of fishing shack 203 27 yi mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 258 23 iX ™iles. 
 
 Left tangent to small island 329 35 yi mile. 
 
 Left tangent to pine woods on Turkey Point . 355 24 2 miles. 
 
 NEEDLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern part of Eastern Bay on Bodkin Island at entrance to Crab Alley Bay 
 about i}4 miles west of the south end of Parsons Island and i mile east-southeast of Turkey Point. (See 
 Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near south end of Bodkin Island about 12 feet above high 
 water, 50 yards north by west of shore, 90 yards northeast by east of shore, 115 yards west-southwest of 
 shore, and in center of radial lines of sight cut in bushes. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 75 
 
 oo 4_^s miles. 
 
 30 22.78 meters. 
 
 10 17-17 meters. 
 
 06 50 11.54 meters. 
 
 43 2yi miles. 
 
 54 6^ miles. 
 
 40 3 miles. 
 
 Murks.- -Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement nionnnicnt projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-incIi tile Jiipe buried with top 2 inches 
 l)elow base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Straight" (S 48° 17' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 5 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). 27 
 
 Right chimney of large house 64 29 3^2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 82 
 
 Chimney of house on Parsons Island 194 
 
 Near chimney of Starr, large brick house 262 
 
 Cupola on left bam of Tilghmans Point Farm . 289 
 
 Chimney of bungalow 324 57 ^}4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter). 345 25 00 18.20 meters. 
 
 KEMP TOWER. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Eastern Bay on Wades Point about i mile southwest of Clai- 
 borne Wharf and ^yi miles east of Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower or cupola of Wades Point Hotel, which is a large 
 square frame structure adjoining a brick house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of top of roof of cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 KEMP. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Eastern Bay on Wades Point about i^s miles southwest of Clai- 
 borne Wharf and 4J/S miles east by south of Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about S feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east by north of a wire fence and several trees, 55 yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 90 yards east- 
 northeast of a bungalow, 130 yards north by west of a wire and wood fence corner, 130 yards north- 
 northwest of wooden fence, and 400 yards west by south of Wades Point Hotel. 
 
 . Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 "Bloody Point Bar Light" (N 83° 37' W). . . o 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) I 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Point 3 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 17 
 
 Left peak of bam 25 
 
 Chimney of house 31 
 
 Left chimney of house 45 
 
 Peak of main part of house 63 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 128 
 
 " Dixon" (center of house) 130 
 
 "Kemp Tower" i3'9 
 
 Fence comer (wood and wire) 244 
 
 Near comer of cook house 288 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 300 
 
 Right comer post of piazza 306 24 go yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 310 43 30 26.97 meters. 
 
 00 00 4j^ miles. 
 
 41 30 35-07 meters. 
 
 11 35-^ miles. 
 
 12 35^8 miles. 
 
 21 4% miles. 
 
 04 3>< miles. 
 
 27 3 miles. 
 
 15 SK miles. 
 
 06 3^ miles. 
 
 07 50 2j^ miles. 
 
 06 40 % mile. 
 
 43 132 yards. 
 
 40 no yards. 
 
 20 20 27.23 meters. 
 
76 
 
 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 RICH NECK WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — On neck of land about halfway between Eastern Bay and Miles River, about ij< 
 miles south-southwest of Tilghmans Point. (See Charts Nos. 31 and 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on large water tank on steel tower on Rich Neck Farm. 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on center of water tank. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 OVER. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Crab Alley Bay on a point about i^ miles north -north west of Nor- 
 mans Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed ^tion is on edge of a cultivated field near a number of locust and 
 wild cherry trees, about 3 feet above high water, 11 yards northeast of shore, 50 yards southeast of end 
 of a marsh point, and 4 yards north of comer of a rail fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Norman" (821° 28' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point. ... 10 
 
 Right tangent of Bodkin Island 38 
 
 Left tangent of pine woods on Turkey Point . . 51 
 
 Chimney of house 99 
 
 Chimney of small house 108 
 
 Chimney of house 121 
 
 Chimney of house 176 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 181 52 40 
 
 South gable of house 193 00 . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 276 
 
 West chimney of house 299 
 
 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 37 SH miles. 
 
 42 2}4 miles. 
 
 46 2X miles. 
 
 13 lys miles. 
 
 29 I mile. 
 
 14 iX miles. 
 
 19 fi mile. 
 
 98 meters, 
 mile. 
 
 55 40 7-13 meters. 
 
 II 200 yards. 
 
 NORMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Crab Alley Bay on southwestern extremity of Crab Alley Neck 
 about >4 mile west of Normans Point, 2 miles northeast of Turkey Point, and Ji mile northwest of 
 Parsons Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a rapidly washing, narrow neck of 
 land, about 6 feet above high water, 20 yards north of vertical bank at shore, 30 yards south of vertical 
 bank at shore, and 40 yards northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ■ o / // 
 
 " Parsons" (S 38° 40' E) 00 00 00 i}i miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Parsons Island 16 46 iX miles. 
 
 Left t;Mngent of woods on Tilghmans Point. . . 30 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Bodkin Island 68 
 
 Right tangent of Bodkin Island 78 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Turkey Point 93 
 
 Nail in blaze of hackberry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 112 
 
 30 4 miles. 
 
 28 2 miles. 
 
 39 2 miles. 
 
 17 2 miles. 
 
 42 30 22.49 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 77 
 
 References — Continued. ° ' /' 
 
 Chimney of small house 154 22 i|^ miles. 
 
 Hast chimney of house 167 41 2% miles. 
 
 SouUi gable of house 205 ,^8 1 mile. 
 
 West chimney of large brick house 271 s,5 V mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 2q2 22 3 miles. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " },^t, 41 40 1 mile. 
 
 PARSONvS. 
 
 General locality. — In northern side of Eastern Bay on western side of Parsons Island about 3 miles 
 north of Tilghmans Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land on highest part of island about ^5 feet 
 above high water, no yards southeast of shore, 270 yards south-southwest of Parsons Island Water Tank, 
 350 yards southwest of a house, 380 yards west-southwest of a large bam, 145 yards northeast of a wire 
 fence, 155 yards nortliwest of wire fence at farm road, 195 yards southeast of a fence, and on the range 
 of the west edge of the south chimney on the lower gable of the house with the west side of a window 
 in the center of the soutli side of the house. Cement monument marking reference station is 26.10 meters 
 N 21° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross cut on rough granite stone about 35 inches long and 12 
 inches square with top cut to 6-inch cube and marked "U S" in lower half of cross. Subsurface mark 
 is the mouth of a bottle 3 inches below base of monument. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on .standard cement monument with top 5 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Alley " (N 2° 12' W) o 00 00 iX niiles. 
 
 Reference station 23 55 30 26.10 meters. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " 24 04 20 268 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 35 13 400 yards. 
 
 Right comer of bam 61 27 382 yards. 
 
 Walnut tree 148 17 300 yards. 
 
 Cupola of left bam of Tilghmans Point Farm . 192 07 T,}i miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Claiborne train shed 202 57 5 miles. 
 
 Right end of woods on Poplar Island 220 27 12 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Point 234 23 8J-4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 297 57 3 miles. 
 
 Side peak of 2>2-story house 314 35 T,yi miles. 
 
 Middle chimney of large brick house 336 44 i_^^ miles. 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 349 10 00 2X miles. 
 
 PARSONS ISLAND WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern part of Eastern Bay between Crab Alley and Prospect Bays on Parsons 
 Island, about halfway between the north and south end of the island. (vSee Chart No. 32.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a water tank on wooden structure near a house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spindle on center of water tank. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 ALLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Prospect Baj^ on Crab Alley Neck about >4 mile north of Parsons 
 Island and }i. mile north of Narrows Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground in a marsh at northeast end of clump of 12 
 persimmon trees about i foot above high water and 75 yards southwest of point. 
 
78 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Dull" (N 2° 35' W) o 00 00 Jsmile. 
 
 Near peak of " Fishermans Inn " 6 48 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 30 41 20 3.99 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of old house with two dormer 
 
 windows 48 29 2^4, miles. 
 
 Left peak of bam 79 42 2% miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 113 34 2% miles. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 177 35 30 i>^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 194 56 00 4.88 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (2 '2 inches 
 
 diameter) 238 25 00 3.70 meters. 
 
 East chimney of brick house 246 02 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 298 21 30 3.29 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 317 54 1J-2 miles. 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 335 41 40 i mile. 
 
 NEW BARN CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Prospect Bay on Crab Alley Neck about 1^ miles north-north- 
 west of Parsons Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is spindle with weather vane on cupola of bam about 100 yards 
 east-southeast from house on farm belonging to H. C. Norman. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 DULL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Prospect Bay on a point at northern side of entrance to a cove 
 about 2j 8 miles south of Kent Narrows railroad bridge, y& mile west-south west (jf Hoods Point and 1J4 
 miles north of Narrows Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh land about i foot above high water, 30 yards west 
 of shore, 40 yards northeast of shore, and 80 yards north -north west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe l^uried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kirwan" (N 3° 00' W) o 00 00 ijs miles. 
 
 Near peak of " Fishermans Inn " 10 01 2! g miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 37 53 i>2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house in trees 56 09 1^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 104 49 2X miles. 
 
 Chimney of old wharf house 138 46 4 miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of old house 152 08 ^% miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Parsons Island 169 41 ij-^ miles. 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 270 45 20 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of ell of house 329 06 ^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 79 
 
 KIRWAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Prospect Bay on a point about i}^ miles south of Kent Narrows 
 railroad bridge and X mile southeast of entrance to Kirwans Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 16 yards 
 southeast of shore, 25 yards northwest of shore, 27 yards west of extreme end of point, and 30 yards 
 south-southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-i:ich tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Bridge" (N 8° 41' E) o 00 00 ij.s miles. 
 
 Near peak of " Fishermans Inn " 9 51 i^g miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 46 45 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 53 
 
 Right chimne)' of house 64 
 
 Near peak of old house among trees go 
 
 Right peak of large bam 129 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " 167 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 188 
 
 Right peak of new bam 207 
 
 Large chimney near end of old house 263 
 
 Chimney of house 308 
 
 MARSHY. 
 
 28 i^ miles. 
 
 43 iK miles. 
 
 50 I mile. 
 
 34 4>^ miles. 
 
 43 10 3H miles. 
 
 29 i^ miles. 
 
 22 i/i mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 51 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay about i mile south-southeast of Kent Narrows 
 railroad bridge and '/i mile south of entrance to Marshy Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh land about i foot above high water, 25 yards east 
 of shore, 50 yards southeast of shore, 40 yards northeast of extreme end of point, and 4 yards north of a line 
 of four small trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ' ' " 
 
 "Bonnet" (S 11° 30' E) o 
 
 Dormer window 35 
 
 Cupola of bam 55 
 
 Right peak of bam 71 
 
 Cupola of bam 82 
 
 Chimney on west peak of house 133 
 
 South peak of "Fishermans Inn" 169 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 1S4 47 10 32.79 meters. 
 
 Chimney at east peak of house near railroad 
 
 track 238 
 
 Right chimney of house 260 
 
 East peak of house among trees. 1 325 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 26 2}4 miles. 
 
 25 30 i^yg miles. 
 
 14 iX miles. 
 
 58 30 jS.'i miles. 
 
 20 i)^ miles. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 16 Js mile. 
 
 23 I mile. 
 
 50 ^ mile. 
 
 BONNET. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on Hood Point about iji miles southeast of Hog 
 Island and '0 mile west of Piney Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh ground about i foot above high water, 21 yards 
 west of shore, 12 yards west of inlet, and 55 yards northeast of the extreme end of Hoods Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu-ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 Referetices. — o / // 
 
 " New Bani Cupola " (S 79° 29' W) o 00 00 i>2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 24 11 i>4 miles. 
 
 KiLSt gable of bam 28 24 1^4 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 64 04 2 miles. 
 
 South gable of bani 90 43 2^5 miles. 
 
 Chimney on small house 137 57 ? s mile. 
 
 West gable of house 199 
 
 Chimney of small house 239 
 
 Chimney of small house 258 
 
 South chimney of house on Kent Island 323 
 
 Cupola on bam 353 
 
 06 ijs miles. 
 
 13 2^2 miles. 
 
 39 4^ miles. 
 
 24 1% miles. 
 
 09 i^ miles. 
 
 BRIAN REFERENCE STATION. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on Brian Point about i mile southeast of Piney 
 Point, 2 miles northeast of Parsons Island, and }i mile west of entrance to Hog Hole Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 13 yards 
 east of edge of marsh, 14 yards northwest of edge of marsh, 18 yards north of extreme end of point, and 
 40 yards southwest of a cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — " 
 
 "Green" (S 8° 55' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Bennett Point 4 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Parsons Island ... 65 
 
 Middle chimney of large brick house 84 
 
 Cupola of bam 102 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" log 
 
 Left peak of large house 112 
 
 Near peak of house 282 
 
 Chimney of house 344 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 55 4 miles. 
 
 33 2>4 miles. 
 
 37 2j<4 miles. 
 
 47 
 
 234 miles. 
 
 20 2J.2 miles. 
 
 25.^ miles. 
 
 >4 mile. 
 
 1 "4^ miles. 
 
 GREEN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on point at northern side of entrance to Greenwood 
 Creek about 3'^ miles northeast of Tilghmans Point and 2^ miles north of Bennett Point. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 5 
 yards northwest of shore, 26 yards northwest of shore, 53 yards east by north of a point of shore, 37 yards 
 southeast by east of a point of shore, and 105 yards south-southwest of a point of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observ'cd station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Benn" (S 0° 45' W) o 
 
 Cupola of bam 19 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point . 52 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 115 
 
 East chimney of brick house 124 
 
 Peak of small house 155 
 
 Chimney outside of house 165 
 
 Near peak of bam 178 
 
 Peak of house 235 
 
 Chimney of house behind bam 316 
 
 Square chimney of house 345 
 
 00 00 2}4 miles. 
 
 16 10 6 miles. 
 
 01 3^8 miles. 
 
 03 50 252 miles. 
 
 42 3' 2' miles. 
 
 05 4 miles. 
 
 43 4 miles. 
 
 20 3 miles. 
 
 45 I mile. 
 
 01 }4 mile. 
 
 41 iK miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 8i 
 
 BENN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River on Bennett Point at western side of entrance to Wye 
 River. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 75 yards 
 nortlieast of extreme end of point, 100 yards soutliwest from edge of wood, and in center of triangle 
 formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support tlieodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting i 
 foot above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hough" (N 57° 41' E) o 00 00 f 8 mile. 
 
 Cupola of bam : 70 45 i mile. 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" ' 203 33 00 3^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 215 59 3 miles. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " 271 55 00 4^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of house 288 21 6fi miles. 
 
 HOUGH. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of entrance to Wye River on a point about 3 s mile northeast of 
 Miles River and ^ mile southwest of north end of Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass point about i foot above high water, 16 yards 
 north of shore, 22 yards south of shore, 15 yards west of extreme end of point, 11 yards east of small 
 pool in marsh, and 200 yards east of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Won " (N 09° 29' E) o 00 00 ^8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of building 7 22 2}i miles. 
 
 Right side of chimney of house 17 20 2j^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of long bam 28 43 iX miles. 
 
 Piazza post of house in woods 62 14 J^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 128 24 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 181 48 4^ miles. 
 
 Tall, slender tree in woods 271 57 200 yards. 
 
 Black walnut tree 339 23 200 yards. 
 
 WON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west about 
 !-2 mile northwest of northern end of Bruffs Island and }^ mile northeast of southern end of Bennett 
 Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point, about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 northwest of shore, 4 yards west of shore, 4 yards north of shore, and 40 yards southeast of large lone 
 black- walnut tree. Cement monument marking reference station is 22.80 meters S 15° 31' W of observed 
 station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch stub projecting 5 inches above 2-inch tile pipe 
 with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above sjorface of ground. 
 20313 — 12 6 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nose" (N 28° 05' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 23 20 yi mile. 
 
 Side peak of roof of house 25 18 J/i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house , 47 26 I'J/i miles. 
 
 Left large chimney of house in woods 81 
 
 Right comer of building on Bruffs Island ... 98 
 
 Windmill 126 
 
 Near peak of fisherman 's shanty i6i 
 
 Reference station 167 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 210 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 262 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (30 inches diam- 
 eter) 290 
 
 Right comer of right chimney of house 337 
 
 NOSE. 
 
 08 ^^ mile. 
 
 41 yi mile. 
 
 52 40 1% miles 
 
 03 100 yards 
 
 25 
 
 23 
 
 50 22.80 meters. 
 
 00 12.54 meters. 
 
 30 10 10.81 meters. 
 
 10 38.12 meters. 
 
 \4 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on a 
 point about ^s mile north-northwest of Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 southwest of shore, 6 yards north of shore, 14 yards west-northwest of extreme end of point, and 34 yards 
 east of a row of locust trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above sxu-face of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Stop" (N 12° 09' E) o 
 
 Church cross i 
 
 Chimney of cottage 3 
 
 Near peak of house 37 
 
 Left peak of house 67 
 
 Right comer of house on Bruffs Island 152 
 
 " St. Michaels P. E. Church vSpire " 183 
 
 " St. Michaels Water Tank " 184 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) : 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (9 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Near peak of large house, between two chim- 
 neys 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 03 i^i miles. 
 
 22 yi mile. 
 
 237 
 
 K mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 10 zyi miles. 
 
 20 ^yi miles. 
 
 5° 34-45 meters. 
 
 256 32 10 28.31 meters. 
 
 eg yi mile. 
 
 266 
 
 280 
 
 Tangent of point 316 
 
 5° 50 31-44 meters. 
 
 16 100 yards. 
 
 STOP. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on 
 a point about i mile north of Bruffs Island. (.See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of pasture land about 3 feet above high water, 
 20 yards west of shore, 40 yards north by east of shore, and 50 yards south by west of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 83 
 
 Rejerences. — o / // 
 
 "Orb" (N 21° 16' W) o 00 00 Ya, vl\\\^. 
 
 Near peak of bam 3 30 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze of hackberry tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 46 52 20 7.57 meters 
 
 Side peak of house 94 01 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 147 17 >< mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of mulberry tree (5 
 inches diameter) igS 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 239 
 
 Left comer of corn house 252 
 
 ORB. 
 
 20 00 20.61 meters. 
 
 37 Vt mile. 
 
 58 Kmile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on 
 
 A point about i| « miles north of Bruffs Island and yi mile southwest of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 
 southwest of shore, 7 yards northwest of shore, 6 yards north of shore, and southeast of a point of land 
 
 5 feet higher than station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Piney" (N 6° 05' E) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house on Drum Point 22 11 J<C mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 38 32 i^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 87 51 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 97 50 3/^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 130 37 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 137 36 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 251 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3^2 feet diameter) . . 307 28 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (6 inches diameter) . 322 50 
 Right comer of brick house 340 49 
 
 20 18.39 meters. 
 
 10 23.34 meters. 
 
 50 20.17 meters. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 PINEY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west 
 about }i mile southwest of Drum Point and i^ miles north of Braffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 northwest of point, 8 yards north of top of bank, 9 yards west of trees at top of bank, and 55 yards north- 
 east of another point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ferry" (N 57° 08' E) o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 3 32 20 8.85 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 4 19 i>^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 35 43 ^^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 51 12 00 10.66 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 97 31 1 14 miles. 
 
84 
 
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 33 ^H miles. 
 
 53 2K miles. 
 
 32 yi mile. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Near peak of hip-roof bam 102 
 
 Left peak of boathouse 115 
 
 Near comer of brick house 211 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 318 54 30 18.07 meters. 
 
 FERRY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on 
 Drum Point, about 3 5 mile west of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture with paling fence on northwest and west- 
 southwest sides about 4 feet above high water, 6 yards northwest of shore, 10 yards west of shore, 20 
 yards northeast by east of fence at county road, and 40 yards southeast of fence near small house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu-ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Owe" (N 66° 42' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 5 08 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 19 25 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola of building 60 57 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 105 29 }^ mile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 138 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 171 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 202 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (9 inches 
 
 diameter) 242 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 281 
 
 01 i'-^ miles. 
 
 00 26.92 meters. 
 
 47 10 35-04 meters. 
 
 09 00 34-93 meters. 
 
 16 J4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 357 27 s^ mile. 
 
 OWE. 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on 
 a point about 3^ mile east-northeast of Drum Point and i mile south-southwest of entrance to Wj'e 
 Narrows. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grassy point about 2 feet above high water, 9 yards 
 north of shore, 11 yards west-southwest of shore, 10 j'ards west of extreme end of point, and 75 yards 
 east-southeast of a house 12 feet above high water, 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hook" (N 7°36' W) o 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 23 
 
 Near comer of house 8g 
 
 Right peak of small house 144 
 
 Baldwin windmill 167 
 
 Left peak of house 204 
 
 Near comer of chimney outside left end of 
 
 house 236 
 
 Left tangent of large brick house 253 44 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (5 feet 
 
 diameter) 287 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (3 feet 6 
 inches diameter) 331 58 10 31.63 meters. 
 
 39 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 2>2 miles. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 34 mile. 
 
 40 ij-^ miles. 
 
 \% miles. 
 
 14, mile. 
 
 10 31.44 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 85 
 
 HOOK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of tlie branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west about 
 ^'i mile soutliwest of entrance to Wye Narrows and X ^''^ south of entrance to a cove. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 10 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 west of top of bank, 4 yards northeast of top of bank lined with cedars, 7 yards north-northwest of extreme 
 end of point of bank at left of cedars, and north of a long, low peninsula that separates a small pond 
 from river. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Knee" (N 15° 04' E) o 00 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 5 01 2^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on cupola of barn 33 14 i^ miles. 
 
 Left corner of large chimney of small house. . . 109 52 )>8 mile- 
 Left peak of house 129 38 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large barn 156 32 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 163 03 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 175 23 40 6.99 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 231 37 00 4.94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . . 271 06 10 11. 41 meters. 
 
 KNEE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west about 
 '2 mile west-southwest of entrance to Wye Narrows. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow strip of lowland about i foot above high water, 
 
 4 yards west of shore, 12 yards east of cut in bank, and 40 yards south of bank 8 feet high with few trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. = 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Bee"(N 59° 35' E) o 
 
 Large pine tree on point 26 
 
 Smoke pipe on small building 84 
 
 Baldwin windmill 108 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 108 
 
 Large chimney of large house 120 
 
 Lightning rod on Bryan house 129 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches diameter) . 165 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 208 
 
 Nail in blaze in twisted cedar bush 289 
 
 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 46 J 2 mile. 
 
 59 li mile. 
 
 08 10 2X miles. 
 
 29 2X miles. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 59 3^ mile. 
 
 06 20 14.60 meters. 
 
 10 4. 86 meters. 
 
 10 8.79 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 320 11 i]/im\\cs. 
 
 NO. 
 
 General locality. — On the western shore of the continuation of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the west, about ^/i mile west-northwest of entrance to Wye Narrows on point at south 
 side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point about i foot above high water, 4 yards southwest 
 of shore, 4 yards north of shore, 5 yards west of extreme end of point, and east of trees on bank 5 feet high. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 30 26.17 meters. 
 
 20 5.42 meters. 
 
 20 4.73 meters. 
 
 14 mile. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Oysters" (N 64° 35' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 59 59 J/i mile. 
 
 Near end of com house 94 01 i mile. 
 
 Cupolaofbarn 118 29 2 miles. 
 
 Right comer of Bryan house 128 36 jyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 160 05 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter) . . 234 11 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . . 290 08 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 294 51 
 
 Left comer of large house 300 00 fl mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 315 20 i|^ miles. 
 
 OYSTERS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of the continuation of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west aboiit % mile north of entrance to Wye Narrows on point at south side of entrance 
 to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clump of small trees on a point about 3 feet above high 
 water, 6 yards south -soutlieast of edge of bank, 7 yards west of point of bank, and 8 yards east-northeast 
 of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Jime" (S 6° 39' W) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Right comer of Bryan house 14 46 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of cabin in 07 X inile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . 118 15 00 3.97 meters. 
 
 Chimney of large house 156 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter). 291 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) , 336 17 30 11.31 meters. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 50 4.71 meters. 
 
 BEE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of W)'e Narrows at northern side of western entrance to Wye 
 Narrows. (See Chart No. 32.) • 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 4 feet above high water, 7 yards east of edge 
 of bank, 11 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 13 yards north of point of bank near marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Close" (S 2° 44' W) o 
 
 Right comer of Bryan house 30 
 
 Near peak of house 68 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter). 201 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter), 314 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter). 345 
 
 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 15 lyi miles. 
 
 01 7 s mile . 
 
 58 50 2.10 meters. 
 
 05 30 8.64 meters. 
 
 50 40 1.86 meters. 
 
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 87 
 
 CLOSE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Wye Island at southern side of western entrance to Wye Nar- 
 rows. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 
 3 yards south of edge of bank, 5 yards west-southwest of top of bank, 18 yards west of lone pine tree, 
 and 17 yards east of cut in bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " June" (S 56° 21' W) o 00 00 yi mile.. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 feet diameter). o 48 20 56.49 meters. 
 
 Right comer of large brick house 4 03 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 30 47 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 34 39 yi mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 102 21 lyi miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 160 24 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (2 feet diameter). . 203 47 40 18.28 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 226 
 
 Left peak of large building 246 
 
 Right peak of com house 306 
 
 19 40 27.00 meters. 
 
 35 J<mile. 
 
 57 K mile. 
 
 JUNE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island 
 on the west on a point at northern side of entrance to a cove about }i mile southwest of entrance to Wye 
 Narrows. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 south-southeast of shore, 20 yards southwest of lines of trees and marsh, and 50 yards north of twin oak 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chin" (S 24° 00' W) o 
 
 Near peak of Bryan house 11 
 
 Right comer of large house 37 
 
 Left comer of near chimney of house 79 
 
 Near comer of house 1 50 
 
 Spindle on cupola of barn 154 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin oak trees (30 
 
 inches diameter) 201 55 10 19-32 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin oak trees (30 
 
 inches diameter) 286 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter). 325 
 
 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 02 Jk mile. 
 
 22 . . I mile. 
 
 57 K mile. 
 
 56 lyi miles. 
 
 30 43.17 meters. 
 
 00 44-45 meters. 
 
 CHIN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on tlie west on a point about i mile northeast of Cedar Point and ^i mile south-southwest of 
 entrance to Wye Narrows. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 northeast of shore, 20 and 40 yards south of shore, and 7 yards east of extreme end of point. 
 
88 Survey of Oyster Bars, Qtieen Annes County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Aller" (S 4,3° 03' E) o 00 00 300 yards. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 46 47 i^ s miles. 
 
 Peak between chimneys of house 81 23 1J4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of Bryan house 90 55 X mile. 
 
 Right comer of house in woods 221 04 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 239 05 00 16. 78 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 252 13 40 ig. 51 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 319 42 50 11.68 meters. 
 
 ALLER. 
 
 General locality. — 0:i Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west about i mile east -northeast of Drum Point and at northern side of entrance to a cove. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land between two large pine trees about i foot 
 above high water, 17 yards northeast of a small point, 15 yards southeast of a short cut in shore, and 9 
 yards southwest of edge of cultivated land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Twist" (S 0° 21' W) o 00 00 3-^ mile. 
 
 Cupola of building 12 08 i mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 29 06 lyi miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of large house . . 42 22 2}i miles. 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 55 22 lyi miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 76 24 Js mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 141 oS 50 20.90 meters. 
 
 Peak of side gable of house 255 06 X niile. 
 
 Near comer of house 279 17 fi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 279 50 10 28.52 meters. 
 
 I.efttaugentof large square chimney of house. 313 06 Jsniile. 
 
 TWIST. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west at northern side of entrance to a small cove about i mile east of Cedar Point. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is nn a nuirsh point about i fcx)t aliove high water, 11 yards 
 southeast of point, 8 yards south of shore at point of higher and solid land with trees, 8 yards west of 
 trees, 18 yards west-southwest of point, and 33 yards north of shore of cove. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wide" (S 64° 00' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Chimney outside southeast end of house 12 57 i mile. 
 
 Near comer of brick house 18 23 iX miles. 
 
 Left comer of brick house 42 57 lyi miles. 
 
 1 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Left comer of liouse 67 
 
 Near peak of bam 112 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter). 151 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (16 inches diameter). 174 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 202 
 
 Gum tree 231 
 
 Right peak of com house 254 
 
 WIDE. 
 
 54 l< mile. 
 
 53 2 miles. 
 
 12 20 7.55 meters. 
 
 30 30 7.90 meters. 
 
 44 20 8.85 meters. 
 
 38 52 yards. 
 
 49 H mile. 
 
 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 40 1^4 miles. 
 
 45 I mile. 
 
 22 }i mile. 
 
 03 ^ mile. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west on a point at western side of entrance to a small cove about ^ mile east of Cedar 
 Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh land surrounded by water bushes about i foot 
 above high water, 12 yards south of shore, 16 yards southeast of shore, 20 yards east of shore, 20 yards 
 northeast of trees, 1 1 yards northeast of a wire fence, 100 yards west of entrance to creek, and near point 
 of higher land and trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground . Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Darce" (S 81° 55' W) o 
 
 Near comer of brick house 3 
 
 Left comer of brick house 34 
 
 Left comer of house 77 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 134 
 
 Near peak of house 165 09 |i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post ' 275 38 20 13-21 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter). 315 29 20 18.48 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). 340 38 40 18.14 meters. 
 
 Right comer of house 359 17 J^ mile. 
 
 DARCE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west on Cedar Point at ferry landing about X "lile soutli of Drum Point. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 10 feet above higli water, 8 yards 
 south of point of bank, 23 yards northwest of a house, and 55 yards east-nortlieast of ferry landing at foot 
 of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projectijig 5 
 inches above surface of grotuid. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ■ o / // 
 
 "Twixt" (839° 52' W) o 
 
 Near comer of brick house 50 
 
 Left comer of brick house 130 
 
 Near peak of house 133 
 
 Cross on church 143 
 
 Left comer of house 187 
 
 Near peak of house 215 
 
 Left comer of shed 255 
 
 Right comer of house 280 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 350 24 i^ miles. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 50 ^i mile. 
 
 53 K mile. 
 
 57 iX miles. 
 
 52 40 ^ mile. 
 
 14 X mile. 
 
 40 i}4 miles. 
 
 43 50 27.25 meters. 
 
 48 50 21.98 meters. 
 
go Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 TWIXT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of tlie branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west about ^s mile soutliwest of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh island about 1 foot above high water, 3 
 yards north of shore, 4 yards east of shore, 7 yards south of shore, 9 yards west of point of shore, and 20 
 yards west of mainland. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Star" (S 9° 37' W) o 00 00 j smile. 
 
 Peak between. two chimneys of house 19 26 i^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of brick house 94 37 X niile. 
 
 Chimney in middle of large brick house 171 25 X mile. 
 
 Left comer of bam 227 11 yi mile. 
 
 STAR. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wj'e River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west, about !'< miles north of Bruffs Island and % mile south-southwest of Cedar Point. 
 fSee Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a soft marsh point about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 north of shore, 9 yards south of shore, and 13 yards east of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above siu^ace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Leaven" (S 15° 09' E) o 00 00 J < mile. 
 
 Near peak of hip roof of large bam 5 16 ^ mile. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 32 26 30 bj's miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of large house. . 46 44 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of chimney outside brick house . . 135 14 X ™il6- 
 
 Left comer of large bam 136 39 X mile. 
 
 Chimney in middle of large brick house 197 42 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 2x5 09 10 19-78 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (3 inches diameter) . 232 40 40 18.75 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 248 59 30 22.21 meters. 
 
 LEAVEN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastem shore of tlie branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west about lyi miles north-northeast of Bruffs Island and yi mile south of Cedar Point. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in northwest corner of cultivated iield about 10 feet above 
 high water, 4 yards southeast of edge of bank, 5 yards southwest of scant locust woods, and 8 yards east- 
 northeast of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Snout" (S 27° 53' W) o 00 00 is mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 9 21 iX miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of large house. .. 29 06 J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney outside near end 
 of house 113 37 J^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 91 
 
 I 
 
 References — Continued. ° / // 
 
 Chimney outside of house 152 54 f s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 167 02 50 5.63 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 213 18 00 i5°3 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 240 36 40 12.01 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 315 01 fi mile. 
 
 SNOUT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the west about }^ mile north of Bruffs Island and '2 mile north of Bordley Point. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east by south of edge of bank, 65 yards south of large cherry tree in side of bank at fence, 65 yards south- 
 west of rail fence, 70 j'ards northeast of a small clump of trees at edge of bank, and 400 yards west by 
 north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu'ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "South" (S 20° 34' E) o 
 
 Left peak of boathouse 19 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank " 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 49 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 99 
 
 Near peak of small house iii 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) 179 
 
 Near peak of bam 186 
 
 Left comer of house 203 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 246 
 
 Near peak of house 249 
 
 Left peak of house 296 
 
 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 10 J'8 mile. 
 
 38 07 30 6X miles. 
 
 10 6li miles. 
 
 21 30 64.78 meters. 
 
 02 X mile. 
 
 45 K mile. 
 
 42 10 34-39 meters. 
 
 34 iX miles. 
 
 36 1^8 miles. 
 
 50 10 63.29 meters. 
 
 00 }^ mile. 
 
 41 50 ^4 mile. 
 
 SOUTH. 
 
 General locality. — On southwestern end of Wye Island on Bordley Point on tlie nortlicm shore of 
 the junction of the two branches of Wye River bounding Wye Island, about -; s mile north -northeast of 
 BrufFs Island. (vSee Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture on a rounded point about 10 feet above high 
 water, 11 yards northeast of edge of field, 13 yards north of edge of field, 22 yards northwest of edge of 
 field, 30 yards southeast of cut in cliff, and 50 yards southwest of point of water bushes at gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Flat" (N 55° 27' E) o 
 
 Right chimney of house 19 
 
 Windmill 64 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 134 
 
 Left chimney of house in woods 153 
 
 Left peak of building 173 45 4X miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 244 27 J^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 317 37 )4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 343 21 2 miles. 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 30 iX miles. 
 
 34 3° iX miles. 
 
 55 20 iX miles. 
 
 45 X mile. 
 
92 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 FLAT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wj'e 
 IsUmd on the south on a point between two coves about i mile northeast of Brufls Island and JX mile 
 northeast of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 north of shore, 8 yards southwest of shore, 12 yards west of extreme end of point, 17 yards east of south 
 end of line of several trees on edge of bank 3 feet high, and 45 yards east of a black gum tree 5 feet in 
 diameter at ground. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Albert" (N 84° 31' E) o 00 00 J, mile. 
 
 Left comer of tower of house 30 3^ 1^4 miles. 
 
 Windmill 62 55 40 i}.i miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 119 34 i^i miles. 
 
 ' Front peak of boathouse 134 02 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of black gum tree 158 06 40 44 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 249 34 J^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 351 11 10 J^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 352 15 30 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of Baldwin house 354 50 ^ mile. 
 
 ALBERT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of W)'e River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south on a point about iJ4 miles east-northeast of north end of Bruffs Island, and 
 opposite entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No, 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 17 yards 
 northwest of shore, 28 yards east of shore, 35 yards south of shore, and 75 yards north-northeast of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.^- o / // 
 
 "Le Seur" (N 1° 03' E) o 00 00 300 yards. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 65 11 40 Ks mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Baldwin boat house 67 59 400 yards. 
 
 Windmill on W(xiden tower 125 16 30 i mile. 
 
 Peak of house with several chimneys 127 08 i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of old house 170 05 i mile. 
 
 Front peak of boat house 231 10 1% miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 269 40 1^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 274 45 ^sniile. 
 
 Peak of lir use 347 47 X Hiile. 
 
 LE SEUR. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on tlie nortliwestcni shore of tlie branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Isteid on the soutli about }i mile nortli of a prominent point opposite entrance to Lloyd Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clump of small trees about 3 feet above high water, 
 II yards east of shore, 12 yards southwest of shore on line to next point, and 12 yards north by east of 
 shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Qtieen Amies County, Md. 93 
 
 References. — ° ' " • 
 
 "Attila" (N 31° 07' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 56 55 f^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 6i 52 50 yi mile. 
 
 Right comer of chimney of Baldwin house . . 72 24 J:J' mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 140 45 50 4. 1 1 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 19 40 7.60 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 56 30 6.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 304 08 10 7.27 meters. 
 
 ATTILA. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about 1^ mile north of entrance to Lloyd Creek at north side of entrance to a 
 small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on slope of a point about 3 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 west of shore, 10 yards north -northeast of shore, and 11 yards northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tobine" (N 15° 18' E) o 00 00 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of very large bam 97 30 ^i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 104 53 J-s mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 128 
 
 Left comer of Baldwin house 132 
 
 Flagpole on wharf house 146 
 
 Windmill 163 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (10 inches diam- 
 eter) .' 197 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) ;... 347 
 
 TOBINE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about % mile nortli of entrance to Lloyd Creek on point at north side of entrance 
 to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point of a cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 
 4 yards nortli of edge of field, 4 j'ards southwest of edge of field, 5 yards west-northwest of point of field, 
 and }4 mile east-southeast of a bam with cupola. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sang" (N6° 21' W) o 
 
 Right comer of house 16 
 
 Near peak of large bam 143 
 
 Cupola of Baldwin bam 173 
 
 Right peak of Baldwin house 175 
 
 Windmill 187 
 
 Near peak of house 249 
 
 Cupola of building 304 
 
 31 5° 
 
 43 
 
 mile, 
 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 31 1% miles. 
 
 07 20 8.36 meters. 
 
 34 10 38.64 meters. 
 
 19 
 
 35 
 
 00 X tnile. 
 
 5^ mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 17 yi mile. 
 
 ]4 miles. 
 
 '/i miles. 
 5° '• • X mile. 
 
94 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 SANG. j 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about 1J4 miles north of entrance to Lloyd Creek and ^s mile west of entrance 
 to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank about 12 feet above high water between two cuts 
 in bank, 2 yards west of edge of bank, 3 yards northwest of edge of bank, 4 yards southwest of edge of 
 bank, 32 yards from bottom of nortliem cut in bank, 52 yards from bottom of southern cut in bank, and 
 
 95 yards south-southwest of tree-lined gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Turn" (N 48° 08' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Tangent of woods 41 45 2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 56 52 ^^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 100 25 34 mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 121 06 X mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 122 05 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of ell of house 199 14 J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 256 56 yi mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 281 53 X ™lle- 
 
 TURN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south, about yi mile west of entrance to Dividing Creek on point at western side of 
 entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank in a cultivated field, about 8 feet above high 
 water, 5 yards northwest of edge of bank, 6 yards north of edge of bank, 7 yards west of edge of bank, 50 
 yards south-southwest of entrance to a small creek, and 55 yards east of a dead sycamore tree in field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Go " (S 84° 5s' E) o 00 00 ^-8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of small house 32 18 lyi miles. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 67 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 85 55 J-s mile. 
 
 Near peak of gable of Baldwin house 86 21 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 128 20 10 23.08 meters. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 179 44 3^ mile . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 so 00 18. 85 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut stump with second 
 growth (14 inches diameter) 279 53 10 12.93 meters. 
 
 GO. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the nf)rthem shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south, on a point between two coves about y^ mile west of entrance to Dividing Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy beach at high water, about 2 yards south of foot 
 of bank 4 feet high covered with dense growth of young trees, and 37 yards from entrance to a small 
 creek. Cement monument marking reference station is 19.06 meters N 22° 35' E of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 95 
 
 oo oo 3^ mile. 
 
 i6 l/i mile. 
 
 46 yi mile. 
 
 12 yi mile. 
 
 13 30 H ™i'e. 
 
 10 3^ mile. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-incli pine stub projecting 2 inches above 2-inch tile 
 pipe with top 2 inches below surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried 
 with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Divide" (N 89° 24' E) o 
 
 Near peak of shanty 48 
 
 Chinmey of house 51 
 
 Peak of gable on Baldwin house 104 
 
 Baldwin windmill 104 
 
 Near comer of square chimney of house 159 
 
 Cupola on bam 164 20 ^/j; mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (4 inches diameter) . 249 05 50 6.68 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (2 inches diameter). 272 16 30 5.73 meters. 
 
 Reference station 293 n 20 19.06 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (4 inches diameter) . 313 07 10 4.15 meters. 
 
 DIVIDE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on tlie south, on point at eastern side of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immcdiale locality. — Observed station is in point of woods, about 4 feet above high water, 2 yards 
 west-northwest of edge of b;mk, 8 yards east-northeast of edge of bank, and 11 yards north-northeast 
 of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • o / // 
 
 " Princess" (N 53° 04' E) o 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf 12 
 
 Near peak of large bam 50 
 
 Chimney of house 141 
 
 Baldwin windmill 162 
 
 Right chimney of house i8g 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 195 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter) . 232 
 Nail in blaze in gnarled oak tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 280 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (30 inches diameter) . 316 39 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 44 X mile- 
 
 24 lyi miles. 
 
 S3 Vi mile- 
 
 18 30 I mile. 
 
 13 20 2 miles. 
 
 40 2.5-s miles. 
 
 30 4.05 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 50 9.98 meters. 
 
 20 8.41 meters. 
 
 PRINCESS. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River boxmding Wye 
 Island on the south, about 3-i mile northeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and ^ i mile west of entrance 
 to Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh land, aljout i foot above high water, 4 yards north 
 of shore, 18 yards east by north of a large oak tree at shore, 4 yards south of foot of bank 10 feet high 
 covered with vegetation, and 10 yards west by south of a white oak tree on bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Philip" (S 83° 05' E) o 00 00 ,^smile. 
 
 Chimney of house on Pickerings Creek 15 16 1% miles. 
 
 Right peak of large bam no 22 1 mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 121 01 i^ miles. 
 
96 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Cupola of Baldwin stable 121 40 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 163 26 00 5.65 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 36 20 3.01 meters. 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf 351 19 150 yards. 
 
 PHILIP. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south, on western side of entrance to Granar)' Creek and J j mile east of entrance to Dividing 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 3 yards north of shore, 9 yards 
 south-southwest of shore of creek, 9 yards west of extreme end of point, and 6 yards southeast of point 
 of bank 4 feet high. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.62 meters N 18° 12' E of observed 
 station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub projecting 2 inches above 2-inch 
 tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with 
 top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 " Granary " (S 63° 59' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 113 44 20 i^s miles. 
 
 Near peak of ell of house 141 49 i^^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 169 10 50 9.33 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 210 13 30 18.09 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter). . 238 45 30 4.41 meters. 
 
 Reference station 262 n 40 4.62 meters. 
 
 Tangent of point 321 20 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of large building 358 32 2 miles. 
 
 GRANARY. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on point at eastern side of entrance to Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among water bushes on marsh land about i foot above high 
 water, 10 )'ards northeast of shore, 11 yards west of shore, 12 yards north by west of extreme end of 
 point, and 50 yards from trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of montiment. 
 
 References. — ° ' " . 
 
 "Morn" (N 89° 30' E) o 00 00 Js mile. 
 
 Large chimney of building 24 48 1% miles. 
 
 Right tangent of point 85 34 ^ mile. 
 
 Left end of bam 176 08 i>^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of old wharf 199 54 J^ mile. 
 
 MORN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern short of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south about 300 yards east of entrance to Granary Creek and ^i mile northwest of entrance 
 to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 4 yards northwest of shore, 
 4 yards northeast of shore, and 6 yards southeast of foot of wooded slope to field 12 feet above high water. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 3.82 meters N 33° 52' W of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 97 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub projecting 2 inclies above 2-inch 
 tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried 
 with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bush" (N 83° 20' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 4 01 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of building 32 42 1^2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of foot of slope 56 33 yi mile. 
 
 Right tree on point 120 06 y^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of woods 182 21 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 202 15 50 2.49 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 241 
 
 Reference station 242 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 244 46 50 
 
 00 5.47 meters. 
 
 00 3.82 meters. 
 
 BUSH. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on north side of entrance to a small cove about K mile east of entrance to Granary 
 Creek and 5 ^ mile northwest of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land, about 7 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 northeast of edge of bank, g yards northwest of point of curve of land, 22 yards west of tangent of land 
 at tree, 30 yards west-northwest of scattering trees, and 50 yards northwest of a point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Nub" (S 83° 55' E) o 
 
 Tangent of point 46 
 
 Largest cedar tree on point of high bank 96 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 102 
 
 Tangent of point 166 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 180 06 00 8.65 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (ro inches diam- 
 eter) 348 
 
 00 00 yi-mWe. 
 
 27 yi mile. 
 
 41 % mile. 
 
 18 10 3.81 meters. 
 
 18 yi mile. 
 
 25 
 
 20 20.04 meters. 
 
 NUB. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on eastern side of entrance to a creek about 5 g mile east of entrance to Granarj^ Creek 
 and '2 mile north of entrance to Pickerings Creek. ■ (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 east of shore, 20 yards southwest of shore, 45 yards west of shore, 20 yards south of extreme end of point, 
 and 16 yards north-nortliwest of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 15.10 meters 
 N 83° 01' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe with top flush 
 with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 20313—12 7 
 
98 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Wheel" (S 4° lo' E) o oo oo ^ mile 
 
 Chimney on house 30 02 J/g mile 
 
 Largest cedar on point of high bank 47 16 }4 mile 
 
 Large oak tree 94 55 yi mile 
 
 Large oak tree 143 
 
 Large oak tree 226 
 
 Reference station 267 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 296 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter) . . ^^;} 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter) . . 349 
 
 43 'A mile. 
 
 17 150 yards. 
 
 II 20 15.10 meters. 
 
 30 16.81 meters. 
 
 40 19.64 meters. 
 
 20 20.87 meters. 
 
 WHEEL. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River boimding Wye 
 Island on the south on a point about 5 s mile southeast by east of entrance to Granary Creek and ,'< mile 
 northwest of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point south of woods about i foot above high 
 water, 2 yards east of shore, 4 yards southeast of point at slight cut in marsh, and 40 yards north of square 
 point of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.26 meters S 86° 47' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pick" (S 12° 31' E) o 00 00 ^8 mile. 
 
 Left peak of building o 04 ]/i mile. 
 
 Right tangent of woods in 
 
 Large oak tree 129 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter). 219 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree 19 inches diameter) . . 230 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 262 
 
 Reference station 285 
 
 Left peak of large building 299 
 
 Chimney showing over fence 308 
 
 05 I mile. 
 
 21 Ji mile. 
 
 10 40 21.66 meters. 
 
 46 50 18.74 meters. 
 
 26 00 19.26 meters. 
 
 44 00 5.26 meters. 
 
 31 K mile. 
 
 54 H mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 359 34 ]/i mile. 
 
 PICK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 western side of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 southwest of edge of field at line of cedar trees, 22 yards west of gully, 40 yards south -southeast of a small 
 clump of trees beyond small gully, and 300 yards east-southeast of fringe of cedar trees along edge of 
 field northeast to east of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Comer" (N 77° 40' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 42 54 00 36.64 meters. 
 
 Left peak of bam 58 21 i^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 99 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Front peak of house 104 57 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) no II 50 2724 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 134 46 00 26.37 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 152 11 s^^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 169 37 50 23.00 meters. 
 
 Left peak of large bam. 243 36 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 314 37 X niile. 
 
 CORNER. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about }4 mile west of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 50 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 55 yards south of gully, 70 yards north-northwest of trees in depression, and 
 120 yards west of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Right" (N2o° 45' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in large elm tree 16 
 
 Near peak of building 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin elm trees 63 
 
 Near peak of house loi 
 
 Left peak of house with two chimneys 113 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter). 162 
 
 Near peak of large bam 238 
 
 Right comer of large house 275 
 
 Chimney on middle of large house 280 
 
 RIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 a point about }4 mile southeast of entrance to Granarj' Creek and 5-2 mile northwest of entrance to Pick- 
 erings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in tree-fringed cultivated land about 15 feet above high 
 water, 7 yards south of edge of bank, 9 yards from point of bank at path, 15 yards northwest of edge 
 of bank, and 120 yards east of fence in depression. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 liclow base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Chew" (N 71° 45' W) o 
 
 Left chimney of long house in woods 33 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 76 
 
 Left one of two large chimneys showing over 
 
 the trees 131 
 
 Left comer of building 168 
 
 'Nail in blaze in hickory tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diameter). 243 
 
 Right peak of house 269 
 
 Windmill to right of two large cupolas 287 
 
 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 18 00 50.41 meters. 
 
 21 I mile. 
 
 58 40 47.11 meters. 
 
 49 iX miles. 
 
 02 iX niiles. 
 
 16 00 61.44 meters. 
 
 II ^ mile. 
 
 51 iX miles. 
 
 01 I mile. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 18 00 8.25 meters. 
 
 03 I mile. 
 
 32 i^ miles. 
 
 29 40 10.80 meters. 
 
 35 00 29.80 meters. 
 
 37 K mile. 
 
 12 f^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 CHEW. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about }i mile southeast of entrance to Granary Creek and ^i mile west -northwest of entrance to Picker- 
 ings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 northeast of foot of bank 12 feet high, 12 yards west of point of shore, and 10 yards northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Whale" (N 77° 32' W) o 
 
 Large oak tree 72 
 
 Tangent of point 131 
 
 Left end of building 138 
 
 Near peak of building 175 
 
 Near peak of large bam 179 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 284 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 348 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 358 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 58 X mile. 
 
 18 ^ mile. 
 
 38 X ™ile. 
 
 22 1^4 miles. 
 
 07 
 
 mile. 
 
 3$ 00 18.19 meters. 
 
 47 10 9.57 meters. 
 
 20 21.82 meters. 
 
 WHALE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 a point at western side of entrance to a small cove about }4 mile south of entrance to Granary Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand-and-grass point about 2 feet above high water, 2 
 yards soutli -southeast of shore. 4 yards west-northwest of shore, 9 yards southwest of extreme point, and 
 7 yards east by north of foot of a terraced bank about 15 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Matter" (N 77° 03' W) o 00 00 }! mile. 
 
 Near peak of larger bani 52 ^;^ ^ mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 115 
 
 Near comer of building 175 
 
 Near peak of large bam 178 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 286 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 309 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 315 
 
 MATTER. 
 
 39 
 
 t mile. 
 '4 miles. 
 '2 miles. 
 
 06 30 9.40 meters. 
 
 10 5.50 meters. 
 
 40 9.49 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River boimding Wye Island on the south 
 about H mile east-southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and ,?-^ mile west-southwest of entrance to 
 Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small grassy point about i foot above high water, 3 yards 
 south of shore and 2 yards north of foot of tree-fringed bank 5 feet high. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 8.58 meters S 0° 32' E of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 lOI 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe witli top flush 
 with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument pro- 
 jecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Deck" (N 78° 05' W) o 00 00 200 yards. 
 
 Left tangent of wharf 62 43 '/^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam on Pickerings Creek. 180 05 i^/i miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 10 50 2.31 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 257 32 20 8.58 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin cedar trees (8 
 
 inches diameter) 276 33 10 3.72 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 305 43 30 2.42 meters. 
 
 DECK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on tlie south on 
 a point about Jj mile southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of water bushes on a grass point about i foot above 
 high water, 4 yards south of shore, 10 yards west of a round point, 20 yards east of shore, and 30 yards 
 north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe Ijuried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 Rejerences. — o / // 
 
 "Quarter" (S 38° 13' W) o 00 00 % vmXc. 
 
 Chimney of house 43 11 1% miles. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 74 32 % mile. 
 
 Left tangent of old wharf 149 46 400 yards. 
 
 South peak of large bam 170 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 206 49 500 yards. 
 
 Left cedar tree on point 243 41 200 yards. 
 
 QUARTER. 
 
 General locality. — Soutliem shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about ■'-8 mile south-southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and at east side of entrance to a cove. fSec 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank in a cultivated field about 12 feet above high 
 water, 2 yards southeast of edge of bank, 100 yards south of trees and break in bluff, and 120 yards north 
 of edge of bank at point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nodim" (N 87° 45' W) o 00 00 ,'-2 mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam i 18 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 10 34 i^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of bam 53 27 ^4, mile . 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf 112 25 5s mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 304 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 317 20 J/i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house. , , 354 43 1}^ miles, 
 
102 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 NODIM. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about ^ mile southwest of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 4 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 south of shore, 8 yards southeast of shore, 25 yards southwest of shore of marsh, and 13 yards south of 
 comer of marsh . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of grovmd. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried witli top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gusta" (S 21° 08' W) o 00 00 ^-8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 42 04 i^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 63 19 i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 134 07 fi mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 152 55 J^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of wharf 220 29 ^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 354 18 ^ mile. 
 
 GUSTA. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about J/i mile north-northeast of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 cast of edge of bank, t2 yards southeast of edge of bank, 17 yards northeast of edge of bank, ^<, yard^ 
 ntjrth-northeast of a depression, and 65 yards southwest of end of cut in bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sylvia" (S 22° 57' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of house on Bruffs Island 26 06 2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 45 15 ij^ miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 51 42 2 miles. 
 
 Right peak of house 80 53 i mile. 
 
 Cupola of bam 88 46 ^s mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 155 40 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 312 09 ^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 350 13 ^ mile. 
 
 SYLVIA. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 on second prominent point north of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 11 
 yards east by south of edge of bluff, 22 yards northeast of lone locust tree 2 feet in diameter at the edge 
 of the bank, and 400 yards northwest of a large bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Baldwins" (S 27° 13' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 24 12 20 19-90 meters. 
 
 Very large lone tree 40 21 22 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 53 42 20 13.37 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 103 
 
 References— Contm\ieA. o / // 
 
 Left peak of bani 73 23 ' s mile. 
 
 Cupola of building 106 19 » ' s mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house 156 37 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 273 21 ' s mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 334 37 ]i, mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 336 06 y^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 336 51 yi, mile. 
 
 BALDWINS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 on a point about ;^8 mile north of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a short, sharp point of marsh about lOo yards north of a 
 yacht landing, 7 yards northeast of shore , loyards southeast of shore, 12 yards east of extreme end of point, 
 and 8 yards west of foot of bank 8 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above siuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cousin" (S 25° 13' E) o 00 00 >4 mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on yacht-landing house 11 27 100 yards. 
 
 Windmill 27 44 i].i miles. 
 
 Left peak of bell cupola 27 55 1% miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 62 53 2 miles. 
 
 Front peak of boathouse on Bruffs Island .... 77 51 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near comer of left chimney of house m 37 J^^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam with cupola 175 20 fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 215 40 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 248 59 50 7.91 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 311 47 20 5.36 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 324 04 50 13.45 meters. 
 
 COUSIN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about 1% miles east-northeast of north end of Bruffs Island and at northern side of entrance to Llyod 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 9 feet above high water, 25 yards east 
 of edge of bank, 65 yards south -southeast of a small clump of trees in bottom land, 65 yards north of trees, 
 60 yards north of edge of a field, and 200 yards south of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lloyd" (S 36° 07' W) o CO 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 8 04 50 2 miles. 
 
 Front peak of boathouse 26 05 i}4 miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 63 13 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney of house. .'. 91 31 %■ mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 135 42 200 yards. 
 
 Windmill on large bam 187 08 % mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 209 44 350 yards. 
 
 Left peak of bell cupola 333 34 i mile. 
 
 Windmill 334 19 i mile. 
 
I04 Survey oj Oyster Bars, Queen Aniies County, Md. 
 
 LLOYD. 
 
 General locality. — SouHjem shore of tlie branch of East Wye River bounding Wye Island on the 
 south at western side of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 70 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 65 yards south of edge of bank, 65 yards north-northeast of point of woods and 
 bottom land, and 120 yards northwest of an oak tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Edward " (N 84° 02' W) o 00 00 ; smile. 
 
 Near peak of house 32 43 i mile. 
 
 Left peak of bam 52 18 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 76 14 ^8 mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 109 28 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 122 59 ^s mile. 
 
 Right peak of large house 132 01 i mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 208 57 30 120 yards. 
 
 EDWARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 a point at eastern side of entrance to Shaw Bay about ^ mile east-northeast of north end of Bruffs Island 
 and ^s mile west of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high ^vater, S yards 
 southeast of edge of a bluff which is Wiishing away, and 30 yards southwest of a line of large trees at edge 
 of bank and field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Colonel " (S 0° 10' W) o 00 00 14 mile. 
 
 Windmill 7,7^ 28 20 i^ miles. 
 
 Front peak of boathouse 64 02 ^ mile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 114 10 i>'-^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 146 12 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 170 06 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 56 40 26.40 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 216 09 10 26.95 rneters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 55 40 31.5s meters. 
 
 Windmill 309 41 00 yi mile. 
 
 COLONEL. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Shaw Bay on a point at entrance to a small cove about H mile 
 from the branch of W)-e River bounding Wye Island on the south and s^ mile east of Bruffs Island. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 10 feet above high water, 6 yards southeast 
 of edge of bank which is washing away, 9 yards south-southwest of point of bank, and 3 yards west of 
 top of bank lined with cedar, walnut, and oak trees. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 18.69 meters S 24° 06' E of observed station, 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 105 
 
 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 29 i5,g miles. 
 
 21 lyi miles. 
 
 57 iX miles. 
 
 05 
 
 00 5.21 meters. 
 
 40 6.46 meters. 
 
 40 13-45 meters. 
 
 50 18.69 tneters. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch stub projecting 4 inches above 2-iiicli tile pipe 
 with top flush with siu^ace of ground. Subsiu-face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Shaw" (N68° 12' W) o 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys of house . 19 
 
 Near peak of house 48 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 100 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diameter) . no 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter). 183 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter) . 213 
 
 Reference station 224 
 
 Near comer of house on Bruffs Island 355 07 %■ mile. 
 
 SHAW. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of entrance to tlie branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on 
 the south on northern end of Bruffs Island about ^ i mile southwest of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in walnut, pine, and cedar woods, about 15 feet above high 
 water, 7 yards southwest of edge of bank, iuid 100 yards north-northwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Won" (N 69° 43' W) o 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 39 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 77 
 
 Near peak of large bam 88 
 
 Near peak of house 137 
 
 Chimney of house 174 
 
 Right comer of left piazza post 234 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (28 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 
 
 Nail in blaze in walntit tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 26S 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 291 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 56 T/i mile. 
 
 44 iJ4 miles. 
 
 54 i}i miles. 
 
 02 1% miles. 
 
 08 lyi miles. 
 
 10 100 yards. 
 
 04 
 
 29.32 meters. 
 
 35 20 24.30 meters. 
 
 BRUFFS. 
 
 mile 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wye River on northwest point of Bruffs Island about 
 northeast of Bennett Point and % mile southwest of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 east of shore, 14 yards southwest of shore, 20 yards southeast of point of marsh, and 18 yards west of 
 point of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Law" (S 2° 07' W) o 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire " 17 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 17 
 
 Cupola of bam 38 
 
 Near peak of large bam 54 30 3^^ miles. 
 
 Large walnut tree 118 55 X mile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 156 15 yi mile. 
 
 Near comer of house 184 29 2^ miles. 
 
 00 yi mile. 
 
 20 5;H miles. 
 
 20 sX miles. 
 
 00 4^ miles. 
 
io6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. a / // 
 
 Right peak of house 208 24 J/i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (4 inches diameter) 257 20 30 17-3*^ meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 1 278 43 50 27.96 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 310 49 30 41.27 meters. 
 
 Smoke pipe of building in woods 314 28 200 yards. 
 
 LAW. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Wye River about ^ mile east of Bennett Point and ^s mile 
 southwest of south end of Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 southeast of edge of a bluff, 45 yards southwest of a wire fence, 100 yards northeast of a plump of trees, 
 and 150 yards northwest of a black walnut tree 'at edge of field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 "James" (S 36° 41'' W) o 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tower " 47 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . 57 
 
 Cupola of right bam 58 
 
 Near peak of large bam 128 
 
 Right comer of building in woods 169 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 
 
 Left peak of house 199 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 224 
 
 Black walnut tree (18 inches diameter) 284 
 
 Right comer of bam 297 
 
 Large cedar tree 338 
 
 00 00 J. 2 mile. 
 
 20 10 4^ miles. 
 
 48 3J^ miles. 
 
 SI 3K miles. 
 
 41 iJ4 miles. 
 
 31 }4 mile. 
 
 21 50 38.67 meters. 
 
 10 2 miles. 
 
 30 30 4523 meters. 
 
 46 40 59-96 meters. 
 
 14 150 yards. 
 
 53 X mile. 
 
 23 100 yards. 
 
 JAMES. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River at southern side of entrance to Wye River about 
 5^ mile southwest of Bruffs Island and H mile southeast of Bennett Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 17 
 yards east of edge of a bluff at shore, and 14 yards south of edge of a bluff 18 feet high with uniform 
 slope to shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Substuface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Frank" (83° 18' W) o 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 15 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 17 
 
 South chimney of house 63 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 97 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 109 , 
 
 Chimney of small cabin 174 
 
 West gable of bam 190 22 2}^ miles. 
 
 Cupolaofbam 297 26 J^ mile. 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 09 00 4X miles. 
 
 06 00 43^i miles. 
 
 16 4 miles. 
 
 14 3X miles. 
 
 08 3X miles. 
 
 03 i^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 107 
 
 FRANK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about ' ^ mile south of entrance to Wye River and i 
 mile northeast of Herring Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 east of a bluff washed by high water, and 125 yards south of a ditch. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 25.51 meters S 87° 47' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wood" (S 12° 55' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire " 32 13 00 4^ miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 34 18 00 4^5 miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 59 ^^ 3 miles. 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tank " 105 14 00 ^J/g miles. 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 117 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 129 
 
 South gable of small house 185 
 
 Reference station 285 
 
 Cupola on bam 289 
 
 East chinmey of house 335 
 
 24 3^ miles. 
 
 22 3X miles. 
 
 22 iX miles. 
 
 08 10 25.51 meters. 
 
 06 ^i mile. 
 
 S3 i/S miles. 
 
 WOOD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about i'^ miles southeast of Bennett Point, i^ 
 miles east-northeast of Herring Island and J-s mile north-northwest of entrance to Woodland Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 18 
 yards east of shore and top of vertical bank 18 feet high, and 3 yards south of a wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Pearson " (N 65° 24' W) o 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 5 
 
 Left tangent of marsh on Bennett Point 36 
 
 West gable of bam 127 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 266 
 
 " St. Michaels Water Tank " 269 
 
 North chimney of house 321 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 Farm 353 
 
 00 00 3X miles. 
 
 29 3X miles. 
 
 49 lys miles. 
 
 56 X mile. 
 
 53 00 4 miles. 
 
 09 CO 3J^ miles. 
 
 42 3 miles. 
 
 51 2H miles. 
 
 HERR. 
 
 General locality. — In Miles River on Herring Island about iX miles southwest of entrance to Wye 
 River. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy ground in the center of Herring Island about 2 
 feet above high water, 30 yards northeast of shore and 30 yards southwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 oo 00 3 miles. 
 
 28 2yi miles. 
 
 07 2}i miles. 
 
 37 7 miles. 
 
 59 2)4 miles. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" (N 77° 26' W).... o 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 16 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 31 
 
 South gable of bam 81 
 
 North chimney of small house 108 
 
 Cupola of bam 149 17 1}^ miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 198 40 ij^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 209 40 3 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Seth house 333 42 2 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 345 25 2^ miles. 
 
 OLLIE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about i mile north of entrance to Leeds Creek and 
 34 mile northeast of Deep Water Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 8 feet above high water, 6 yards west of 
 edge of bank which is washing rapidly, and 8 yards northeast of large pine tree at edge of bank. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 14.42 meters N 74° 15' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe bxuied with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of the 
 ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 ".Swing" (S 1° 20' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 feet diameter) . . 25 56 
 
 " St. Michaels Water Tank " 37 58 
 
 Weather vane on house on Deep Water Pomt 
 
 Farm 57 10 
 
 Near peak of house 91 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm. 130 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 140 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 157 
 
 Left tangent of main woods on Bennett Point. 172 
 
 Chimney on right end of house in woods 180 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). 240 
 
 Reference station 284 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter). 285 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter). 316 
 
 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 00 7.62 meters. 
 
 20 2\i miles. 
 
 10 I mile. 
 
 S5 if ^ miles. 
 
 38 4X miles. 
 
 03 4^ miles. 
 
 ig 40 7J4 miles. 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 00 4 miles. 
 
 27 10.56 meters. 
 
 24 40 14.42 meters. 
 
 22 10 IO-5S meters. 
 
 39 12.52 meters. 
 
 DEEWAT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Miles' River on Deep Water Point, about yi mile west-northwest 
 of Fairview Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about 2 feet above high water, 
 8 yards southwest of shore, 7 yards northwest of shore, and 10 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " St. Michaels Water Tank " (S 33° 08' W) . . . o 
 
 Weather vane on Dodson house 53 
 
 Tangent of Tilghmans Point 117 
 
 Right tangent of Parsons Island 133 
 
 Large square chimney of Starr house 179 
 
 Large chimney of house 212 
 
 00 00 il4 miles. 
 
 13 yi mile. 
 
 58 4?/^ miles. 
 
 28 "jyi miles. 
 
 59 zS-^ miles. 
 
 08 lyi miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 109 
 
 59 lyi miles. 
 
 02 314^ miles. 
 
 04 4^ to 5 miles. 
 
 41 2}i miles. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Cupola on Rieman house 271 
 
 Tangent of Long Point 287 
 
 Steeple 295 
 
 Large chimney of house 297 
 
 Large chimney of house 309 30 2}i miles 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 353 40 40 ifi miles. 
 
 SPAR. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River about i mile southeast of entrance to Hambleton 
 Creek and J/g mile northwest of Deep Water Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cedar-and-locust-fringed shore about 4 feet above high 
 water, 11 )'ards west of shore, 12 yards southwest of shore, and 15 yards south of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above stirface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Sara" (N 39° 19' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . i 
 Near peak of bam beyond Herring Island ... 42 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter) . . 54 
 
 Right tangent of chimney 125 
 
 Tangent of Deep Water Point 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 240 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 279 53 30 3.58 meters. 
 
 SARA. 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 19 4 miles. 
 
 38 &3/i miles. 
 
 59 00 4.52 meters. 
 
 32 iX miles. 
 
 22 fi mile. 
 
 08 40 6.84 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River about 3/4 miles south-southeast of northern 
 end of Tilghmans Point 1}^ miles southwest of Herring Island and on point at eastern side of entrance 
 to Hambleton Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 
 southwest of a bluff 12 feet high with uniform slope to shore, and 20 yards east of depression 4 feet deep. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 
 inches above smface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Wood " (N 52° 14' E) o 
 
 West chimney of house 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackbcrry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 158 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 282 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " 297 
 
 South gable of bam 315 
 
 South gable of house 323 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 40 }i mile. 
 
 58 50 22. 02 meters. 
 
 12 50 12.66 meters. 
 
 58 3X miles. 
 
 II 00 6yi miles. 
 
 40 8 miles. 
 
 03 6 miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 340 49 4 miles. 
 
 SETH. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River on a point about 2I2 miles south of northern 
 end of Tilghmans Point and % mile northwest of entrance to Porters Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in clump of cedar trees about 12 feet above high water, 
 9 yards southwest of top of vertical bank, washed by high water, 50 yards northwest of extreme end of 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 oo 2 miles. 
 
 20 10.89 meters. 
 
 30 9.56 meters. 
 
 point, and 400 yards northeast of a house. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.56 meters 
 S 67° 41' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 12 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Herr " (N 79° 07' E) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 145 20 
 
 Reference station 168 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 219 59 45 4.44 meters. 
 
 South gable of house " 282 12 5>^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 305 34 6 miles. 
 
 West gable of house 312 30 6 miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 356 52 3 miles. 
 
 DIXON. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern side of Eastern Bay on Tilghmans Point about halfway between 
 Eastern Bay and Miles River, 3^ mile southwest of northern end of point, and i^ miles northeast of 
 Claiborne Wharf. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on top of a 2-story square frame house on Tilghmans Point 
 Farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of upright staff, 3 inches square, set in the center of trap door 
 at apex of square roof. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 PEARSON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Miles River on Tilghmans Point about 3 g mile south-soutlieast 
 of northern end of point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded bluff al3out 20 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 west of top of vertical bank at shore, and 100 yards north of first point south of northern end of Tilghmans 
 Point. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.66 meters N 86° 03' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Green " (N 45° 46' E) o 00 00 33/5 miles. 
 
 South gable of bam i 14 5 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 11 48 3^2 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 26 31 2^8 miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 62 31 3^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 76 09 4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house in 30 3X miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 125 20 3j/^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 130 36 2^2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Reference station 228 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 239 
 
 South gable of house on Parsons Island 317 
 
 178 09 40 5.31 meters. 
 
 00 12.66 meters. 
 
 19 20 9.99 meters. 
 
 17 3^' 2 miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 350 02 4^ miles. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 comers of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of 
 the law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the ovster-bar boundaries. 
 
112 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen A nnes County, Md. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the comers of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one b}' which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart" on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown. ^ 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the comers have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with 
 the comer of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the 
 corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 
 ' These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, I). C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 113 
 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their location 
 have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing" ' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the comer 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"- gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and 
 markings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication 
 under the heading of " Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described, in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boudaries of natural oyster bars: One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the comers have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 
 The mean magnetic variation for Queen Atmes County was 6* 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 
 Geodetic Survey. Washington, D. C 
 20313—12 8 
 
1 14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred lo the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydroijral>hic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the sur\'eyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the commission in relocating 
 comers of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries 
 of the oyster bars. For example, take "Broad Creek" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined as 
 to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Sandy Point Light" and 
 "Ring" as determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this comer is 
 98° 09' and the angle between "Ring" and " Railway Water Tank" is 71° 08'. Having 
 these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures 
 the actual sextant angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. 
 If the measured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position 
 and the boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat 
 about until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position fmdtr"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the comer of the boundary 
 as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing 
 the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor 
 over the comer of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent 
 protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 115 
 
 obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are 
 shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The 
 second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and 
 so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a point is reached where 
 both observed sextant angles are practically identical with the protractor angles. The 
 point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can be ])laced to mark the (rue position 
 of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the comers of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared altogether, 
 the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the corrected 
 bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be anchored 
 in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks, for which the bearings are published, have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 • The mean magnetic variation for Queen Annes County is b° 15' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks . — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "comer" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the " Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. . 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 BROAD CREEK. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 58 36. 70 
 
 / // 
 
 76 21 17. 00 
 
 S 63 30 E 
 N 34 56 E 
 N 31 04 W 
 
 N 63 30 W 
 S 34 57 W 
 S 31 05 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1, 108 
 
 s. 153 
 
 5>S34 
 
 Wash. 
 Ring. 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 42. 32 
 
 76 21 34.67 
 
 vS 64 51 E 
 N 40 14 E 
 N 27 43 W 
 
 N 64 51 W 
 S 40 16 W 
 S 27 44 E 
 
 I, 610 
 5-287 
 5.138 
 
 Wash. 
 Ring. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 44. 75 
 
 76 20 05, 62 
 
 S 71 18 W 
 S 26 51 E 
 N 82 01 E 
 
 N 71 16 E 
 N 26 SI W 
 S 82 02 W 
 
 4,996 
 2.373 
 2,439 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Ring- 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 39 01 39. 96 
 
 76 19 43. 20 
 
 S 74 SI W 
 S 13 SI E 
 N 74 40 E 
 
 N 74 49 E 
 N 13 51 W 
 
 S 74 41 w 
 
 5.514 
 2, 015 
 1,892 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Ring- 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 .S 
 
 38 59 38. 62 
 
 76 19 57- 54 
 
 N 21 55 E 
 N 61 48 W 
 S 23 04 W 
 
 S 21 55 W 
 S 61 50 E 
 N 23 04 E 
 
 2.303 
 5,610 
 2,807 
 
 Ring. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 Wash. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 LOVE POINT. 
 (Chesapeake Bay off Love Point — Chart No. 2Q.) 
 
 117 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 °2 07- 35 
 
 76 
 
 / // 
 19 30. 60 
 
 . 
 
 S 74 10 E 
 N 8s 49 E 
 N s6 12 E 
 
 N 74 09 W 
 S 8s SO W 
 S 56 14 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I.SS2 
 
 2,303 
 4,745 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 02 10. 90 
 
 76 
 
 19 54. 10 
 
 S 75 35 E 
 N 89 03 E 
 N 61 05 E 
 
 N 75 34 W 
 S 89 04 W 
 S 61 07 W 
 
 2,180 
 2, 916 
 5, 211 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °3 Z3- 7° 
 
 76 
 
 19 32.30 
 
 S 24 4s E 
 S 40 28 E 
 S 86 OS E 
 
 N 24 45 W 
 N 40 28 W 
 N 86 04 W 
 
 3,674 
 3,608 
 3,998 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 39 03 i8- 65 
 
 76 
 
 18 33. 10 
 
 S 23 W 
 S 19 19 E 
 
 N 84 30 E 
 
 N 23 E 
 
 N 19 19 W 
 S 84 31 w 
 
 2,827 
 2,370 
 2,443 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 5 
 6 
 
 39 °4 15- 35 
 
 Then 
 39 °3 53- 27 
 
 76 j6 34.41 
 
 ce along county 
 76 16 II. 63 
 
 S 31 33 E 
 N 25 49 E 
 N I s6 W 
 boundary as c 
 S 30 II E 
 N 18 25 E 
 N 5 24 W 
 
 N 31 31 W 
 S 25 50 W 
 S I 56 E 
 elineated on C 
 N 30 10 W 
 S 18 26 W 
 S s 24 E 
 
 6, 057 
 
 6, 240 
 
 8,703 
 
 'hart No. 2 
 
 5,112 
 
 6. 705 
 9,485 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3. 
 p to comer No. 6. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Stevens. 
 Swan Point 3 . 
 
 7 
 
 39 02 S5- 16 
 
 .76 
 
 17 18. 66 
 
 S 44 10 W 
 S 60 26 E 
 
 N 24 48 E 
 
 N 44 II E 
 N 60 24 W 
 S 24 49 W 
 
 2,838 
 4,981 
 1,131 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 STRONG BAY. 
 
 (Lower Chester River — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 
 
 55-40 
 
 76 
 
 17 09. 16 
 
 S 3 37 E 
 N 68 so E 
 
 N 2 32 E 
 
 N 3 37 W 
 S 68 S2 W 
 S 2 32 W 
 
 2,853 
 4,379 
 5,070 
 
 Macum. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 
 
 52.82 
 
 76 
 
 18 04. 90 
 
 S 86 08 E 
 N 28 23 E 
 N 8s 01 W 
 
 N 86 06 W 
 S 28 23 W 
 S 85 01 E 
 
 5,561 
 
 3,556 
 
 764 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Love Point Light. 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 
 
 S9. 81 
 
 76 
 
 17 58. 12 
 
 N 27 36 E 
 N 17 50 W 
 S 79 47 W 
 
 S 27 36 W 
 S 17 50 E 
 N 79 47 E 
 
 3, 264 
 443 
 955 
 
 Love Point Light. 
 
 Amour. 
 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 39 01 
 
 14. 60 
 
 76 
 
 16 49- 55 
 
 S S30 W 
 N 75 20 E 
 N 63 42 W 
 
 N s 29 E 
 S 7s 22 W 
 S 63 43 E 
 
 3, 512 
 3,688 
 3,060 
 
 Macum. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Railway Water Tank. 
 
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 Survcv of Oyster Bars, Queen A lines County, Md. 
 
 BDi'NnARiKS dk NATiiRAi, oYSTijK BARS - <;oiitinued. 
 
 CARVEL. 
 
 {Lower Chester River — Chart No. 2Q.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 41- 98 
 
 39 GO 21. 36 
 38 59 48- 72 
 
 76 16 57. 80 
 76 17 27. 50 
 76 16 28. 53 
 
 S 70 07 E 
 N 43 01 E 
 N 18 46 W 
 
 S 21 18 E 
 N 59 08 E 
 N 14 07 W 
 
 S 64 22 E 
 N 38 13 E 
 N 27 14 W 
 
 N 70 05 W 
 S 43 02 W 
 S 18 46 E 
 
 N 21 18 W 
 S 59 10 W 
 S 14 07 E 
 
 N 64 20 W 
 S 38 14 W 
 S 27 IS E 
 
 Yards. 
 5.378 
 5.548 
 5.354 
 
 1,824 
 5.319 
 
 3.858 
 
 4,755 
 4.873 
 5.446 
 
 Muddy. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Amour. 
 
 Macum. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Amour. 
 
 Muddy. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 Amotir. 
 
 FERRY (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 {Lower Chester River — Chart No. 2Q.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 23.94 
 
 76 15 34. 62 
 
 S 66 55 E 
 
 N 66 54 W 
 
 3.118 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 59 33 E 
 
 S 59 35 W 
 
 4.695 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 53 E 
 
 S 18 54 W 
 
 4.930 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 2 
 
 39 GO 09. 66 
 
 76 15 58.46 
 
 S 52 10 W 
 
 N 52 10 E 
 
 2,128 
 
 Macum. 
 
 
 
 
 S 51 40 E 
 
 N 51 41 W 
 
 4,455 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 35 27 E 
 
 S 35 28 W 
 
 3.833 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 29-37 
 
 76 15 30. 72 
 
 S 38 53 B 
 
 N 38 52 W 
 
 4,405 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 30 E 
 
 S 87 32 W 
 
 3,949 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 17 E 
 
 S 31 18 W 
 
 2,876 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as c 
 
 ielineated on C 
 
 ^hart No. 29 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 39 OG 04. 45 
 
 76 14 38. GO 
 
 S 28 01 E 
 
 N 28 00 W 
 
 2,932 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 25 E 
 
 S 68 26 W 
 
 2.750 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 51 E 
 
 S I 51 W 
 
 3,299 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 5 
 
 38 59 49. 10 
 
 76 14 48. 41 
 
 S 38 34 E 
 
 N 38 33 W 
 
 2,649 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 37 E 
 
 S 61 38 W 
 
 3.218 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 42 E 
 
 S 5 42 W 
 
 3.834 
 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 J 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTKR BARS — continued. 
 
 119 
 
 LONG POINT (CHESTER RIVER). 
 {Lower Chester River — Charts Nos. 2g and jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 r 
 
 38 59 03. 26 
 
 76 13 15-32 
 
 N 84 48 E 
 N 7 OS E 
 S 56 42 W 
 
 / 
 S 84 49 W 
 
 S 7 °5 W 
 N 56 41 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3.528 
 
 3.°99 
 
 956 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Muddy. 
 
 2 
 
 38 S9 28. 93 
 
 76 14 37. 13 
 
 S 44 14 E 
 N 48 SS E 
 N I 04 E 
 
 N 44 14 W 
 S 48 56 W 
 S I 04 W 
 
 1,941 
 3.363 
 4.497 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 3 
 
 38 S9 49- 10 
 
 76 14 48. 41 
 
 S 38 34 E 
 N 61 37 E 
 N 5 42 E 
 
 N 38 33 W 
 S 61 38 W 
 
 S 5 42 w 
 
 2,649 
 3,218 
 3.834 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 04. 45 
 
 76 14 38. 00 
 
 S 28 01 E 
 N 68 25 E 
 N I 51 E 
 
 N 28 00 W 
 S 68 26 W 
 S I 51 W 
 
 2,932 
 
 2,75° 
 3.299 
 
 Muddy. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Wickes Beach. 
 
 S 
 
 38 59 21. 24 
 
 76 13 13- 75 
 
 S 36 36 W 
 S 8s 17 E 
 N 7 51 E 
 
 N 36 36 E 
 N 85 16 W 
 
 S 7 52 w 
 
 1,410 
 3.484 
 2,492 
 
 Muddy. 
 Bluebeard. 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 FLOOD POINT. 
 
 (Chester River Entrance Kent Island Narrows — Chart No. 2Q.] 
 
 38 S8 37- 28 
 
 76 14 44. 20 
 
 S 20 44 W 
 N 77 07 E 
 N 17 46 E 
 
 N 20 44 E 
 S 77 07 W 
 S 17 46 W 
 
 38 58 42.52 76 14 47.62 S 12 20 W N 12 20 E 1.005 Bridge. 
 
 N 83 50 E S 83 51 W 1,640 Muddy. 
 
 N 44 21 E S 44 21 W 312 Thin. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 862 
 
 1,581 
 420 
 
 Bridge. 
 Muddy. 
 Thin. 
 
 38 58 48.66 I 76 14 37.20 S 22 22 W 
 S 13 16 E 
 S 88 41 E 
 
 38 58 46.95 76 14 30.61 I S 30 21 w 
 S 7 32 E 
 
 N 88 43 E 
 
 58 39.02 1 76 14 35.72 S 31 26 W 
 
 i N 77 25 E 
 
 N 15 34 W 
 
 N 
 
 22 
 
 21 
 
 E ! 
 
 N 
 
 IS 
 
 16 W 
 
 N 
 
 88 
 
 41 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 30 
 
 21 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 7 
 
 32 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 88 
 
 43 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 SI 
 
 26 E 
 
 vS 
 
 77 
 
 26 W 
 
 s 
 
 15 
 
 34 
 
 E 
 
 ,286 
 
 J 641 
 .357 
 
 Bridge. 
 Railroad. 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 ,311 Bridge. 
 
 , 557 Railroad. 
 
 , 184 Muddy. 
 
 ,013 Bridge. 
 
 , 351 Muddy. 
 
 354 Thin. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 KENT ISLAND NARROWS. 
 
 (Kent Island Narrows — Chart No. 2g.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tr 
 station 
 
 iangulation 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 58 11.04 
 
 76 14 47. 80 
 
 S 23 36 E 
 S 63 09 E 
 N 9 51 E 
 
 N 23 36 W 
 N 63 08 W 
 S 9 SI w 
 
 Yards. 
 1,789 
 736 
 i,3°4 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 Thin. 
 
 
 2 
 3 
 
 38 58 13.40 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 38 58 42. 52 
 
 76 14 55- 78 
 
 omer No. 2 alo 
 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 76 14 47. 62 
 
 S 8 41 W 
 S 64 34 E 
 N 19 46 E 
 ng the mean Ic 
 s than 100 yar 
 S 12 20 W 
 N 83 50 E 
 N 44 21 E 
 
 N 8 41 E 
 N 64 34 W 
 S 19 46 w 
 w- water line c 
 ds in width at 
 N 12 20 E 
 S 83 SI w 
 S 44 21 W 
 
 1.932 
 
 960 
 
 1,281 
 
 f the shore 
 
 its mouth c 
 
 I, 005 
 
 I, 640 
 
 312 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 Thin. 
 
 to comer No. 3 
 it low tide. 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 Thin. 
 
 excluding 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 37- 28 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 76 14 44. 20 
 
 omer No. 4 alo 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 S 20 44 W 
 
 N 77 07 E 
 
 N 17 46 E 
 
 ng the mean Ic 
 
 >s than 100 yar 
 
 N 20 44 E 
 
 S 77 07 w 
 
 S 17 46 w 
 
 )w-water line c 
 
 ds in width at 
 
 862 
 1,581 
 
 420 
 f the shore 
 its mouth 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 Muddy. 
 
 Thin. 
 
 to comer No. i 
 it low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 BLUNT. 
 (^Lower ChesUr River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 58 22. 34 
 
 76 12 41. 74 
 
 N 57 08 E 
 N 6 25 W 
 N 63 04 W 
 
 S 57 09 W 
 S 6 26 E 
 S 63 05 E 
 
 3. 131 
 4,484 
 1,888 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Muddy. 
 
 2 
 
 38 58 43- 78 
 
 76 12 55.80 
 
 N 71 59 E 
 N 2 01 W 
 N 84 16 W 
 
 S 72 00 W 
 S 2 01 E 
 S 84 16 E 
 
 3,iSS 
 3.735 
 1,320 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Narrows Point. 
 Muddy. 
 
 3 
 
 38 59 33- 65 
 
 76 II 51.36 
 
 S 61 35 E 
 N 3 00 W 
 N 41 42 W 
 
 N 61 34 W 
 S 3 00 E 
 S 41 43 E 
 
 1,483 
 2,334 
 2,747 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Rain. 
 Narrows Point. 
 
 4 
 
 38 59 31. 02 
 
 76 II 24. 58 
 
 N 13 S3 W 
 N 49 48 W 
 S 68 29 W 
 
 S 13 33 E 
 S 49 49 E 
 N 68 28 E 
 
 2,489 
 3,315 
 3,983 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Narrows Point. 
 Muddy. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARies OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 POPLAR. 
 
 {Lower Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 59 42. 84 
 
 / // 
 76 10 51. 55 
 
 N 55 18 E 
 N 35 42 W 
 S 14 54 W 
 
 S 55 18 W 
 S 35 42 E 
 N 14 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2, 063 
 2,489 
 i>o5i 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 2 
 
 38 59 48. 93 
 
 76 II 00. 88 
 
 S I 10 W 
 
 N 63 28 E 
 N 33 36 W 
 
 N I 10 W 
 S 63 29 W 
 S 33 37 E 
 
 I, 221 
 2, 170 
 2,180 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Blakeford. 
 Rain. 
 
 3 
 
 39 00 14. 45 
 
 76 10 34. 15 
 
 N 63 26 W 
 S 19 17 W 
 N 85 00 E 
 
 S 63 27 E 
 N 19 17 E 
 S 85 01 W 
 
 2.135 
 2, 205 
 I, 242 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 4 
 
 39 00 07. 93 
 
 76 10 25. 43 
 
 S 27 14 W 
 N 71 58 E 
 N I 34 W 
 
 N 27 13 E 
 S 71 59 W 
 S I 34 E 
 
 2,093 
 1, 060 
 2,846 
 
 Bluebeard. 
 Blakeford. 
 Break. 
 
 CARPENTER ISLAND. 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 00 33. 76 
 
 76 10 47. 00 
 
 S 70 59 E 
 N 13 56 E 
 N 79 04 W 
 
 N 70 59 W 
 S 13 56 w 
 S 79 05 E 
 
 1,667 
 
 2.033 
 I, 600 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 Break. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 12. 05 
 
 76 II 10. 98 
 
 N 51 13 W 
 S 43 37 W 
 S 50 16 E 
 
 S 51 14 E 
 N 43 37 E 
 N 50 15 W 
 
 2,489 
 1.365 
 2,869 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 3 
 
 39 01 08. 78 
 
 76 10 30. 30 
 
 N 3 37 E 
 S 66 26 W 
 
 S 3 37 W 
 N 66 25 E 
 
 794 
 2,194 
 
 Break. 
 Rain. 
 
 
 
 
 S 33 23 E 
 
 N 33 23 W 
 
 2,065 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 4 
 
 39 01 07. ss 
 
 76 10 II. 84 
 
 N 27 23 W 
 
 S 71 39 W 
 S 21 13 E 
 
 S 27 23 E 
 
 N 71 38 E 
 N 21 13 W 
 
 947 
 2,630 
 
 1.797 
 
 Break. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 5 
 
 39 00 36. 84 
 
 76 10 02. 42 
 
 N 20 05 W 
 N 8s 50 W 
 S 31 54 E 
 
 S 20 05 E 
 S 8s 51 E 
 N 31 54 W 
 
 1,990 
 
 2.752 
 
 762 
 
 Break. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 UlWNDARlES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — COlltillUfd. 
 
 HORSE RACE. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 a / // 
 39 01 08. 78 
 
 76 10 30. 30 
 
 N 3 37 E 
 S 66 26 W 
 S 33 23 E 
 
 / 
 S 3 37 W 
 N 66 25 E 
 
 N 33 23 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 794 
 2,194 
 2, 06s 
 
 Break. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 2 
 
 39 01 12. 05 
 
 76 II 10. 98 
 
 N SI 13 W 
 S 43 37 W 
 S so 16 E 
 
 S 51 14 E 
 N 43 37 E 
 N so IS W 
 
 2,489 
 1.36s 
 2,869 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 00. 00 
 
 76 II 41. 20 
 
 S 63 58 E 
 N 32 18 E 
 S 87 04 W 
 
 N 63 58 W 
 
 S 32 18 w 
 N 87 04 E 
 
 2, 131 
 1,808 
 I, 147 
 
 Break. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Overton. 
 
 4 
 
 39 02 17. 46 
 
 76 II 06. 57 
 
 N 3 22 E 
 S 72 32 W 
 S 33 23 E 
 
 S 3 22 W 
 N 72 33 E 
 N 33 22 W 
 
 942 
 
 2, iSS 
 1,825 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Overton . 
 Break. 
 
 5 
 
 39 01 31- 43 
 
 76 10 30. 47 
 
 N 73 14 W 
 S so 43 W 
 S 24 38 E 
 
 S 73 IS E 
 N 50 43 E 
 N 24 38 W 
 
 3,139 
 2,592 
 2,736 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Rain. 
 
 Blakeford. 
 
 PINEY POINT (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 02 00. 00 
 
 . 76 II 41. 20 
 
 S 63 58 E 
 
 N 63 58 W 
 
 2,131 
 
 Break. 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 18 E 
 
 S 32 18 W 
 
 1,808 
 
 Fir. 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 04 W 
 
 N 87 04 E 
 
 I, 147 
 
 Overton. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as c 
 
 lelineated by 
 
 2hart No. 3 
 
 to Comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 18. 25 
 
 76 II 43. 76 
 
 S 21 47 W 
 
 N 21 46 E 
 
 2,905 
 
 Overton. 
 
 
 
 
 S 42 56 E 
 
 N 42 s6 W 
 
 1,517 
 
 Fir. 
 
 
 
 
 N 81 22 E 
 
 S 81 23 W 
 
 1,697 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 3 
 
 39 02 59. 93 
 
 76 II 14. 07 
 
 S 27 08 E 
 
 N 27 08 W 
 
 5SS 
 
 Fir. 
 
 
 
 
 N 45 49 E 
 
 S 4S 49 W 
 
 1,251 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 
 
 
 N 6s 12 W 
 
 S 6s 12 E 
 
 2,234 
 
 Bay Bush Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 02 41. 86 
 
 76 II 25. 76 
 
 S 32 45 E 
 
 N 32 44 W 
 
 2,790 
 
 Break. 
 
 
 
 
 N 78 14 E 
 
 S 78 14 w 
 
 572 
 
 Fir. 
 
 
 
 
 N 39 07 E 
 
 S 39 07 W 
 
 1,914 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 S 
 
 39 02 17.46 
 
 76 II 06. 57 
 
 N 3 22 E 
 
 S 3 22 W 
 
 942 
 
 Fir. 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 32 w 
 
 N 72 33 E 
 
 2,155 
 
 Overton. 
 
 
 
 
 S 33 23 E 
 
 N 33 22 W 
 
 1,82s 
 
 Break. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars':, Queen .1ifwe.y County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES oK NATUKAi, OYSTiiR BARS— Continued. 
 
 HELLS DELIGHT. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 123 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianguiation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 02 59- 93 
 
 76 II 14. 07 
 
 S 27 08 E 
 N 45 49 E 
 N 65 12 W 
 
 N 27 08 W 
 S 45 49 -W 
 S 65 12 E 
 
 555 
 I, 251 
 
 2,234 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 Bay Bust Point. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 18. 25 
 
 76 II 43. 76 
 
 S 21 47 W 
 S 42 s6 E 
 N 81 22 E 
 
 N 21 46 E 
 N 42 56 W 
 vS 81 23 W 
 
 2,905 
 1,517 
 1,697 
 
 Overton. 
 
 Fir. 
 
 Gordon. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 10. 82 
 
 76 10 59. 06 
 
 vS 18 20 E 
 S 76 40 E 
 N 68 41 E 
 
 N 18 19 W 
 N 76 39 W 
 S 68 42 W 
 
 1,599 
 2,359 
 3,309 
 
 Gordon. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 02. 56 
 
 76 10 33. 54 
 
 S 7 44 W 
 S 80 43 E 
 N 58 26 E 
 
 N 7 44 E 
 N 80 42 W 
 S 58 27 w 
 
 1,251 
 1,646 
 2,830 
 
 Gordon. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 REEDS. 
 (Reed's Creek — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 3°- 37 
 
 76 09 42. 66 
 
 N 19 17 E 
 N 48 32 W 
 S 31 00 W 
 
 S 19 17 W 
 S 48 32 E 
 N 31 00 E 
 
 868 
 636 
 105 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 Bird. 
 
 Grove. 
 
 2 
 
 39 03 36. 60 
 
 76 09 49. 85 
 
 S 24 16 E 
 
 N 37 S8 E 
 N 53 45 W 
 
 N 24 16 W 
 
 s 37 58 w 
 
 S S3 44 E 
 
 328 
 
 773 
 357 
 
 Grove. 
 Reeds. 
 Bird. 
 
 3 
 
 39 03 38. 95 
 
 76 09 34. 61 
 
 N 8 04 E 
 N 79 09 W 
 S 35 01 W 
 
 S 8 04 W 
 S 79 10 E 
 N 35 01 E 
 
 536 
 701 
 463 
 
 Reeds. 
 Bird. 
 Grove . 
 
 ROBINS COVE. 
 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 17- 42 
 
 76 09 38. 05 
 
 S 27 09 w 
 
 S 22 II E 
 
 N 44 12 E 
 
 N 27 09 E 
 N 22 II W 
 S 44 12 W 
 
 1,310 
 
 784 
 
 1,367 
 
 Bird. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 ' 2 
 
 39 04 20. 62 
 
 76 09 44. 92 
 
 S 18 09 W 
 S 21 36 E 
 N 52 26 E 
 
 N 18 08 E 
 N 21 36 W 
 S 52 27 W 
 
 1,340 
 
 941 
 
 1,429 
 
 Bird. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 36. 15 
 
 76 09 34- 31 
 
 S 21 II W 
 
 S 2 45 E 
 N 67 so E 
 
 N 21 10 E 
 N 2 45 W 
 S 67 51 w 
 
 1,927 
 
 1, 400 
 
 923 
 
 Bird. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 33- 58 
 
 76 09 28. 20 
 
 S 26 37 W 
 S 4 04 W 
 N 57 56 E 
 
 N 26 36 E 
 N 4 04 E 
 S 57 56 W 
 
 1. 913 
 
 1,316 
 
 819 
 
 Bird. 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
124 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 OLD FIELD. 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 39 03 55- 67 
 
 76 10 II. 82 
 
 S 36 17 w 
 
 S 88 II E 
 N 47 03 E 
 
 N 36 16 E 
 N 88 II W 
 S 47 04 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1, 250 
 
 1,054 
 2,514 
 
 Gordon. 
 Reeds. 
 Helton Point. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 02. 56 
 
 76 10 Si. 54 
 
 S 7 44 w 
 S 80 43 E 
 N 58 26 E 
 
 N 7 44 E 
 N 80 42 W 
 S 58 27 W 
 
 1, 251 
 1,646 
 2,830 
 
 Gordon . 
 Reeds. • 
 Helton Point. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 10. 82 
 
 76 10 59. 06 
 
 S 18 20 E 
 S 76 40 E 
 N 68 41 E 
 
 N 18 19 W 
 N 76 39 W 
 S 68 42 W 
 
 1.599 
 2,359 
 3,309 
 
 Gordon . 
 Reeds. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 05 00. 50 
 
 76 10 15. 60 
 
 S 27 27 E 
 S 76 18 E 
 N 63 30 E 
 
 N 27 26 W 
 
 N 76 17 W 
 S 63 31 W 
 
 2, 501 
 1,997 
 2,750 
 
 Reeds. 
 
 Holton Point. 
 
 Spaniard Point 2, Upper. 
 
 5 
 
 39 OS 32. 73 
 
 76 09 29. 24 
 
 S 24 49 E 
 S 69 30 E 
 N 83 33 E 
 
 N 24 48 W 
 N 69 30 W 
 S 83 33 W 
 
 1,719 
 1,407 
 I, 251 
 
 Holton Point. 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 Spaniard Point 2, Upper. 
 
 6 
 
 39 OS 23.33 
 
 76 09 16. 60 
 
 S 17 23 E 
 S 79 54 E 
 N 63 20 E 
 
 N 17 23 W 
 N 79 S3 W 
 S 63 20 w 
 
 1,302 
 I, 002 
 I, 019 
 
 Holton Point. 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 Spaniard Point 2, Upper. 
 
 7 
 
 39 OS 08. 76 
 
 76 09 33. 12 
 
 S 47 36 E 
 N 77 28 E 
 N 54 48 E 
 
 N 47 36 W 
 S 77 29 W 
 S 54 48 w 
 
 I, 114 
 1,456 
 I, 646 
 
 Holton Point. 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 Spaniard Point 2, Upper. 
 
 HOLTON POINT. 
 (Entrance Corsica River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 46. 68 
 
 76 08 44.98 
 
 N 88 01 E 
 N 8 19 E 
 S 89 OS W 
 
 S 88 01 W 
 S 8 19 W 
 N 89 05 E 
 
 567 
 
 1, 072 
 
 442 
 
 Earle. 
 Corsica. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 08. 76 
 
 76 09 33. 12 
 
 S 47 36 E 
 N 77 28 E 
 N 54 48 E 
 
 N 47 36 W 
 S 77 29 w 
 S 54 48 W 
 
 1, 114 
 1,456 
 I, 646 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Corsica. 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Upper. 
 
 3 
 
 39 OS 23. 33 
 
 76 09 16. 60 
 
 S 17 23 E 
 S 79 54 E 
 N 63 20 E 
 
 N 17 23 W 
 N 79 S3 W 
 S 63 20 W 
 
 1,302 
 1,002 
 1, 019 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Corsica. 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Upper. 
 
 4 
 
 39 05 13- 48 
 
 76 09 07. 72 
 
 S 9 42 E 
 
 N 78 IS E 
 N 40 30 E 
 
 N 9 42 W 
 S 78 16 W 
 S 40 30 W 
 
 924 
 
 769 
 
 1.043 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Corsica. 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Upper. 
 
 5 
 
 39 05 06. 92 
 
 76 08 41. 24 
 
 S 38 OS W 
 S 35 12 E 
 S 80 26 E 
 
 N 38 OS E 
 N 35 12 W 
 N 80 26 W 
 
 876 
 812 
 779 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Earle. 
 Swepson . 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIBS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 TOWN POINT. 
 
 {Corsica River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 125 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 39 04 40. 98 
 
 a / // 
 
 76 07 56. 52 
 
 N 24 25 E 
 N 28 39 W 
 N 73 21 W 
 
 S 24 25 W 
 
 S 28 39 E 
 S 73 21 E 
 
 Yards. 
 805 
 850 
 
 739 
 
 Engineer. 
 .Swepson. 
 Earle. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 56. 98 
 
 76 08 20. 33 
 
 S 71 59 W 
 S 14 03 W 
 S 47 23 E 
 
 N 71 59 E 
 N 14 03 E 
 
 N 47 23 W 
 
 1, 146 
 
 338 
 
 I, 118 
 
 Hoi ton Point. 
 
 Earle. 
 
 Hydrograpliic. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 46. 68 
 
 76 08 44. 98 
 
 N 88 01 E 
 N 8 19 E 
 S 89 OS W 
 
 vS 88 01 W 
 S 8 19 W 
 N 89 05 E 
 
 S67 
 
 I, 072 
 
 442 
 
 Earle. 
 Corsica. 
 Holton Point. 
 
 4 
 
 39 05 06. 92 
 
 76 08 41. 24 
 
 S 38 05 W 
 
 S 35 12 E 
 .S 80 26 E 
 
 N 38 05 E 
 N 35 12 W 
 N 80 26 W 
 
 876 
 812 
 
 779 
 
 Helton Point. 
 Earle. 
 Swepson . 
 
 S 
 
 39 04 ^(>- 57 
 
 76 07 59. 97 
 
 N 55 15 W 
 vS 63 02 w 
 S 21 09 E 
 
 S SS IS E 
 N 63 02 E 
 N 21 09 W 
 
 385 
 692 
 796 
 
 Swepson. 
 
 Earle. 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 EMORY WHARF. 
 
 {Corsica River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 40. 98 
 
 76 07 56. 52 
 
 N 24 25 E 
 
 S 24 25 W 
 
 805 
 
 Engineer. 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 39 W 
 
 S 28 39 E 
 
 850 
 
 Swepson . 
 
 
 
 
 N 73 21 W 
 
 S 73 21 E 
 
 739 
 
 Earle . 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 56- 57 
 
 76 07 59. 97 
 
 N S5 15 W 
 
 S 55 15 E 
 
 385 
 
 Swepson . 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 02 W 
 
 N 63 02 E 
 
 692 
 
 Earle. 
 
 
 
 
 S 21 09 E 
 
 N 21 09 W 
 
 796 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 .^ 
 
 39 04 49- 41 
 
 76 07 31. 24 
 
 N 36 29 W 
 
 S 36 29 E 
 
 558 
 
 Engineer. 
 
 
 
 
 S 43 01 W 
 
 N 43 01 E 
 
 686 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 
 
 
 S 23 45 E 
 
 N 23 45 W 
 
 657 
 
 Ruth. 
 
126 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BdllNDARIES OK NATURAI, OYSTER BARS — Continued 
 
 EARLE COVIC. 
 (Corsica River — Cliart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ncr 
 
 T.atitnde 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Di.'itance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 / /, 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 29. 18 
 
 76 08 04. 65 
 
 N 66 14 E 
 N 9 36 W 
 N 28 44 W 
 
 S 66 14 W 
 S 9 36 E 
 S 28 45 E 
 
 448 
 
 I. IS9 
 1,882 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Swepson. 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 33- 48 
 
 76 08 og. 74 
 
 N 86 14 E 
 N 3 25 W 
 N 27 04 W 
 
 S 86 15 W 
 
 S 3 25 E 
 S 27 05 E 
 
 545 
 
 I, OOI 
 
 1,694 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Swepson. 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °4 37- 95 
 
 76 08 01. 72 
 
 N 29 21 E 
 N 17 42 W 
 N 61 12 W 
 
 S 29 21 W 
 S 17 42 E 
 S 61 12 E 
 
 958 
 889 
 652 
 
 Engineer. 
 Swepson. 
 Earle. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 32. 82 
 Thence from c 
 
 76 07 58. 16 
 jmer No. 4 alon 
 
 N 20 27 E 
 
 N 19 38 W 
 
 N 53 47 W 
 
 I the mean low 
 
 sS 20 27 W 1,075 Engineer. 
 sS 19 38 E 1,084 sSwepson. 
 S 53 47 E 823 Earle. 
 water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less the 
 
 m 100 yards in 
 
 width at its n 
 
 louth at lov 
 
 V tide 
 
 SHIP POINT. 
 {Corsica River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 47. 45 
 
 76 07 10. 09 
 
 S 66 58 W 
 S 28 32 W 
 
 N 66 57 E 
 N 28 32 E 
 
 1, 112 
 610 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 Ruth. 
 
 
 
 
 N 8g 25 E 
 
 S 89 25 W 
 
 662 
 
 Bath. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 48. 55 
 
 76 07 19. 82 
 
 S 58 24 W 
 S '3 33 W 
 S 87 44 E 
 
 N 58 24 E 
 N 3 33 E 
 N 87 43 W 
 
 902 
 
 573 
 919 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Ruth. 
 
 Bath. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 52- 90 
 
 76 07 19. 08 
 
 S 51 50 W 
 S 4 22 W 
 
 N 51 49 E 
 N 4 22 E 
 
 I, 002 
 
 722 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 Ruth. 
 
 
 
 
 S 78 29 E 
 
 N 78 28 W 
 
 918 
 
 Bath. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 51. 25 
 
 76 07 10. 08 
 
 S 61 II w 
 
 S 23 43 W 
 S 79 06 E 
 
 N 61 10 E 
 N 23 43 E 
 N 79 05 W 
 
 I, 169 
 
 725 
 674 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Ruth. 
 
 Bath. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 127 
 
 Rdi'NDARiES (iF NATURAi, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 POSSUM POINT. 
 
 {Corsica River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 r,atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 V. S. C. & 0. R. trianaulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 04 46. 63 
 
 76 06 S4- 57 
 
 S 14 07 w 
 N 83 38 E 
 N 32 46 W 
 
 N 14 07 E 
 S 83 38 W 
 S 32 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 705 
 256 
 232 
 
 Melfield. 
 
 Bath. 
 
 Ship. 
 
 2 
 
 39 04 SO. 64 
 
 76 06 57. 2S 
 
 S 68 IS W 
 S 44 21 W 
 S 71 46 E 
 
 N 68 IS E 
 N 44 21 E 
 N 71 45 W 
 
 1,465 
 900 
 ,341 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Ruth. 
 
 Bath. 
 
 3 
 
 39 04 S7- 82 
 
 76 06 44. S3 
 
 S 6s 09 W 
 S 47 2S w 
 S I 38 w 
 
 N 6s 09 E 
 
 N 47 24 E 
 S I 38 E 
 
 1,869 
 
 1,308 
 
 348 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Ruth. 
 
 Bath. 
 
 4 
 
 39 04 s6. 40 
 
 76 06 39. 66 
 
 S 67 S9 W 
 S S2 30 w 
 S 24 37 W 
 
 N 67 S9 E 
 N i;2 29 E 
 N 24 37 E 
 
 . 1, 967 
 
 1,376 
 
 33^ 
 
 Hydrographic. 
 
 Ruth. 
 
 Bath. 
 
 SPANIARD POINT. 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 05 23. 33 
 
 76 09 16. 60 
 
 S 17 23 E 
 S 79 S4 E 
 N 63 20 E 
 
 N 17 23 W 
 N 79 53 W 
 S 63 20 W 
 
 1, 302 
 I, 002 
 1, 019 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Corsica. 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Upper. 
 
 2 
 
 39 05 32- 73 
 
 76 09 29. 24 
 
 S 24 49 E 
 S 69 30 E 
 N 83 33 E 
 
 N 24 48 W 
 N 69 30 W 
 S 83 33 w 
 
 1,719 
 1,407 
 I, 251 
 
 Holton Point. 
 Corsica. 
 .Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Upper. 
 
 3 
 
 39 05 S3- 20 
 
 76 09 05. 6s 
 
 S 30 33 E 
 S 48 35 E 
 N 32 20 E 
 
 N 30 ,?4 W 
 N 48 35 W 
 S 32 20 W 
 
 1,374 
 
 831 
 
 1, 067 
 
 Corsica. 
 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 Brown. 
 
 Upper. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 OS. 75 
 
 76 08 16. 82 
 
 S 67 S7 E 
 N 62 ss E 
 N 56 06 W 
 
 N 67 s6 W 
 S 62 s6 W 
 S 56 07 E 
 
 1,554 
 
 1,988 
 
 857 
 
 Chester. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Brown. 
 
 
 S 
 
 39 06 00. 63 
 
 76 08 14. 36 
 
 S 73 22 E 
 N 57 43 E 
 N so 02 W 
 
 N 73 21 W 
 S 57 43 W 
 S so 02 E 
 
 1,436 
 2, 017 
 I, 014 
 
 Chester. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Brown. 
 
 
 6 
 
 39 OS 46- 26 
 
 76 08 49. 00 
 
 S 30 27 E 
 N 73 03 E 
 N 6 41 E 
 
 N 30 27 W 
 S 73 04 W 
 S 6 41 W 
 
 366 
 I, 02s 
 1,144 
 
 Spaniard Point 2 
 
 Evans. 
 
 Brown. 
 
 Upper. 
 
128 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 EMORY HOLLOW. 
 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triansiilation 
 
 ol 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 39 05 56- 60 
 
 76 08 04. 60 
 
 / 
 S 76 II E 
 
 N 50 03 E 
 N 52 42 W 
 
 / 
 
 N 76 II W 
 S 50 04 W 
 S S2 43 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,153 
 I, 890 
 1,299 
 
 Chester. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Brown. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 00. 63 
 
 76 08 14. 36 
 
 S 73 22 E 
 N 57 43 E 
 N 50 02 W 
 
 N 73 21 W 
 S 57 43 W 
 S 50 02 E 
 
 1,436 
 2,017 
 I, 014 
 
 Chester. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Brown. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °6 05. 75 
 
 76 08 16. 82 
 
 S 67 57 E 
 N 62 55 E 
 N 56 06 W 
 
 N 67 56 W 
 S 62 56 W 
 S 56 07 E 
 
 1,554 
 
 1,988 
 
 857 
 
 Chester. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 Brown. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 23. 28 
 
 76 07 08. 81 
 
 S 16 26 W 
 S 84 36 E 
 N 3 04 W 
 
 N 16 26 E 
 N 84 3S W 
 S 3 04 E 
 
 I, 225 
 576 
 314 
 
 Chester. 
 Corpse . 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 5 
 
 39 06 18. 51 
 
 76 07 03. 33 
 
 S 25 49 W 
 N 76 05 E 
 N 18 43 W 
 
 N 25 49 E 
 S 76 05 W 
 S 18 43 E 
 
 1, 126 
 443 
 502 
 
 Chester. 
 Corpse . 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 6 
 
 39 05 58. 62 
 
 76 07 29. 60 
 
 S 83 54 W 
 S 30 II E 
 N 55 15 E 
 
 N 83 54 E 
 N 30 II W 
 S SS IS w 
 
 1, 112 
 
 397 
 
 1,364 
 
 Evans. 
 
 Chester. 
 
 Corpse. 
 
 SHEEP (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 (Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 18. 51 
 
 76 07 03. 33 
 
 S 25 49 w 
 N v6 OS E 
 N 18 43 W 
 
 N 25 49 E 
 S 76 05 W 
 S 18 43 E 
 
 1, 126 
 443 
 502 
 
 Chester. 
 Corpse. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 23. 28 
 
 76 07 08.81 
 
 S 16 26 W 
 S 84 36 E 
 N 3 04 W 
 
 N 16 26 E 
 N 84 36 W 
 S 3 04 E 
 
 1,225 
 576 
 314 
 
 Chester. 
 Corpse. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 3 
 
 39 06 34. 74 
 
 76 06 47. 60 
 
 S 2 09 E 
 N 59 13 E 
 N 14 19 E 
 
 N 2 09 W 
 S 59 13 w 
 S 14 20 w 
 
 441 
 794 
 900 
 
 Corpse. 
 Indian. 
 Thorn. 
 
 4 
 
 39 °6 32- 37 
 
 76 06 45. 00 
 
 N SI 37 E 
 N 9 12 E 
 N 89 20 W 
 
 S SI 37 W 
 S 9 13 w 
 S 89 21 E 
 
 783 
 965 
 643 
 
 Indian. 
 Thorn. 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen A nnes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATUR.-\L OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MUMMYS COVE. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 129 
 
 Cor- 
 
 i 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 XJ. S. C. & G. S. trianjulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Baek 
 
 
 
 
 c / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yardi. 
 
 
 I 
 
 39 06 47. 25 
 
 76 06 28. 65 
 
 S 6q IS VV 
 
 N 65 14 E 
 
 1,180 
 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 29 W 
 
 S 31 29 E 
 
 5=7 
 
 Thorn. 
 
 
 
 
 N 16 47 E 
 
 S 16 47 w 
 
 I, 141 
 
 Shippen. 
 
 2 
 
 39 06 SO- 40 
 
 76 06 32. 73 
 
 S 58 06 W 
 
 N 58 05 E 
 
 I, 136 
 
 Deep Point 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 06 W 
 
 S 26 06 E 
 
 383 
 
 Thorn. 
 
 
 
 
 N 23 54 E 
 
 S 23 54 W 
 
 1.077 
 
 Shippen. 
 
 3 
 
 39 07 °4- 97 
 
 76 06 16. 27 
 
 N 79 53 E 
 
 S 79 54 W 
 
 538 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 
 
 
 N 27 E 
 
 S 27 w 
 
 494 
 
 Shippen. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 09 W 
 
 N 76 09 E 
 
 619 
 
 Thorn. 
 
 4 
 
 39 06 59- 7° 
 
 76 06 10. 52 
 
 N S4 17 E 
 
 S 54 17 W 
 
 466 
 
 Ashland. 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 22 W 
 
 S 12 22 E 
 
 688 
 
 Shippen. 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 44 W 
 
 S 87 45 E 
 
 752 
 
 Thorn. 
 
 HOLLYDAY (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 °7 39- 14 
 
 76 05 20. 98 
 
 S 26 23 W 
 N 81 18 E 
 
 N 27 27 E 
 
 N 26 23 E 
 S 81 18 W 
 S 27 27 W 
 
 322 
 548 
 911 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Jarrett. 
 
 2 
 
 39 07 45- 52 
 
 76 05 27.55 
 
 S 3 23 E 
 S 79 31 E 
 N 44 58 E 
 
 N 3 23 W 
 N 79 31 W 
 S 44 59 w 
 
 504 
 726 
 839 
 
 Bums. 
 
 Starkley. 
 
 Jarrett. 
 
 3 
 
 39 °7 53- 80 
 
 76 05 00. 86 
 
 N 89 29 E 
 N 19 07 W 
 S 84 25 W 
 
 S 89 30 w 
 S 19 07 E 
 N 84 25 E 
 
 I, 051 
 
 333 
 
 1. 159 
 
 Booker. 
 Jarrett. 
 Oyster. 
 
 4 
 
 39 07 5°- 40 
 
 76 05 00. Si 
 
 N 83 16 E 
 N 14 25 W 
 N 89 54 W 
 
 S 83 16 W 
 S 14 25 E 
 S 89 54 E 
 
 1,058 
 
 442 
 
 1. 155 
 
 Booker. 
 Jarrett. 
 Oyster. 
 
 BOOKER WHARF. 
 
 {Middle Chester River — Chart No. jo.) 
 
 I 
 
 39 08 08. 80 
 
 76 04 14. 09 
 
 N 14 56 W 
 N S3 36 W 
 S 19 39 w 
 
 S 14 57 E 
 S 53 36 E 
 N 19 39 E 
 
 949 
 
 517 
 527 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Melton. 
 Booker. 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 09. 25 
 
 76 04 19.93 
 
 S 2 40 W 
 
 N 56 21 E 
 N 5 46 W 
 
 N 2 40 E 
 S 56 22 W 
 S 5 46 E 
 
 512 
 466 
 911 
 
 Booker. 
 Journey. 
 Cake. 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 16. 10 
 
 76 04 20.35 
 
 S I 00 W 
 
 N 86 37 E 
 N 6 50 W 
 
 N I 00 E 
 S 86 37 W 
 S 6 50 E 
 
 743 
 399 
 677 
 
 Booker. 
 Journey. 
 Cake. 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 16. 25 
 
 76 04 12. 41 
 
 N 23 21 W 
 N 83 09 W 
 S i5 30 W 
 
 S 23 21 E 
 S 83 09 E 
 N 16 30 E 
 
 728 
 463 
 780 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Melton. 
 
 Booker. 
 
130 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen A)ines County, Aid. 
 
 BOUND.-\RIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 NORTHWE.ST (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 
 (Middle Chester River— Chart \o. jo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trian 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 39 08 30. 13 
 
 76 04 28. 43 
 
 S 53 39 E 
 N 33 40 E 
 N 75 40 W 
 
 N 53 39 W 
 S 33 40 W 
 S 75 40 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 759 
 238 
 948 
 
 Journey. 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Pomona. 
 
 
 2 
 
 39 08 49. 92 
 
 ■ 76 04 53. 37 
 
 S 59 II E 
 N 66 46 E 
 
 N 39 52 W 
 
 N 59 10 W 
 S 66 46 W 
 S 39 5^ E 
 
 916 
 636 
 538 
 
 Cake. 
 
 Bill. 
 
 Taste. 
 
 
 3 
 
 39 08 54. 27 
 
 76 04 46. 60 
 
 N 4 -M E 
 N 63 OI W 
 S 37 17 W 
 
 sS 4 24 W 
 S 6-, 01 E 
 
 N 37 17 E 
 
 721 
 586 
 728 
 
 Make. 
 Taste. 
 Pomona. 
 
 
 4 
 
 39 08 33. 26 
 
 76 04 27. 72 
 
 N 82 09 VV 
 S 6 22 W 
 S 46 SI E 
 
 S ■ 82 09 E 
 N 6 22 E 
 N 46 51 W 
 
 946 
 
 522 
 812 
 
 Pomona. 
 
 Melton. 
 
 Journey. 
 
 
 BRICK HOUSE. 
 (Chesapeake Bay— Off Kent Islam!— Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 40. 93 
 
 76 22 
 
 25. 00 
 
 N 43 59 E 
 N 5 42 W 
 S 59 16 W 
 
 S 44 00 W 
 S 5 43 E 
 
 N 59 14 E 
 
 i>379 
 10, 718 
 6,905 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 41. 83 
 
 76 22 
 
 57- 65 
 
 N 62 07 E 
 N I 07 W 
 S 54 57 W 
 
 S 62 07 W 
 
 S I 07 E 
 
 N 54 55 E 
 
 2, 056 
 10, 638 
 
 6, 200 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 45. 73 
 
 76 22 
 
 47.84 
 
 sS 52 34 E 
 N 46 10 E 
 N 3 08 W 
 
 N 52 33 W 
 vS 46 II W 
 ,S 3 08 E 
 
 I. 963 
 4,691 
 8,492 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Wash . 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 54- 10 
 
 76 21 
 
 53. 66 
 
 S 2 10 E 
 N 64 17E 
 N 17 01 W 
 
 N 2 10 W 
 
 s 64 18 vy 
 
 S 17 02 E 
 
 3. 5°2 
 2, 172 
 0,458 
 
 Cruncv. 
 
 Wash.' 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 s 
 
 38 57 38. 73 
 
 76 21 
 
 24. 70 
 
 vS II 57 W 
 N 3« i? K 
 N 21 37 W 
 
 N II S7 H 
 S V) 17 W 
 sS 21 38 E 
 
 3. 047 
 1,887 
 7.199 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Wash.' 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 O.5. 58 
 
 76 22 
 
 28.00 
 
 N 81 12 E 
 N 5 44 W 
 S 5^, 20 W 
 
 S 81 12 W 
 S 5 44 E 
 N 53 18 E 
 
 1,049 
 9,883 
 
 7. 302 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Sandy Point Light. 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 Light. 
 
Swvey of Oyster Bars, Queen Anncs County, Md. 
 
 131 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 GUM THICKET. 
 
 {Chcsat>eakc Bay — Off Kenl Isluiid— Chart No. 31.) 
 
 KENT POINT. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Off Bloody Point — Chart No. j/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 01. 13 
 
 76 23 
 
 31.08 
 
 S 4 59 E 
 S 37 3° E 
 N 86 33 E 
 
 N 4 58 W 
 N 37 28 W 
 S 86 34 W 
 
 7,688 
 8,834 
 2, 242 
 
 Valliant. 
 
 Haddaway 
 
 Tenk. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 05.68 
 
 76 23 
 
 37. 00 
 
 N 15 31 E 
 N 35 04 W 
 
 S 4 07 E 
 
 S 15 33 W 
 S 35 06 E 
 
 N 4 07 W 
 
 10, 663 
 7,028 
 
 2,183 
 
 Crane y. 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 Light. 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 ■^ 
 
 38 52 08. 42 
 
 76 23 
 
 o2- 35 
 
 N 13 23 E 
 N 53 42 W 
 
 S 10 00 w 
 
 S 13 24 w 
 
 S 53 44 E 
 
 N 10 00 E 
 
 8,387 
 6,144 
 
 4,370 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 Light. 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 08. 37 
 
 76 22 
 
 45. 10 
 
 N 10 20 E 
 N 56 03 W 
 
 S 15 46 w 
 
 S 10 20 W 
 S 56 05 E. 
 
 N IS 46 E 
 
 8,294 
 6,516 
 
 4,459 
 
 Craney. 
 
 Thomas ' Point Shoal 
 
 Light. 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 s 
 
 38 50 56. 25 
 
 76 22 
 
 54.85 
 
 N 40 18 W 
 
 S 27 II W 
 S I 44 W 
 
 S 40 20 E 
 
 N 27 II E 
 N I 44 E 
 
 7, 960 
 
 2, 090 
 9.522 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 Light. 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 Valliant. 
 
 6 
 
 38 50 16. 48 
 
 76 22 
 
 40. 82 
 
 N 36 40 W 
 
 S 36 42 E 
 
 9,241 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal 
 
 Light. 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 Valliant. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 68 39 W 
 S 4 37 W 
 
 N 68 38 E 
 N 436 E 
 
 1,423 
 8,203 
 
132 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 noiTNn.ARiES OF NATt'R.M, OYSTER n.\RS — Continued. 
 
 LONG POINT (EASTERN liAY). 
 
 {Eastern Ray — Churl No. j/.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Trueh 
 
 carin.. 
 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward 
 
 Bark 
 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 18. 40 
 
 T^ 19 34- ?,i 
 
 N 82 ?2 W 
 S 39 22 E 
 S 77 01 Iv 
 
 S 82 32 E 
 N 39 20 W 
 N 76 59 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1,123 
 4.250 
 
 . 5, 453 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 25-33 
 
 76 19 46. 67 
 
 S 83 39 w 
 S 40 38 E 
 S 75 30 E 
 
 N 83 39 E 
 N 40 37 W 
 N 75 28 W 
 
 793 
 4,639 
 5,825 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 53- 78 
 
 76 ig 32. 60 
 
 N 36 50 W 
 S 47 54 W 
 S 30 36 E 
 
 S 36 51 E 
 N 47 53 E 
 N 30-35 W 
 
 I, 071 
 I, 562 
 5,204 
 
 Mouth . 
 Straight. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 45- 28 
 
 76 19 47. 60 
 
 S 15 40 W 
 S 53 43 E 
 N 46 03 E 
 
 N 15 40 E 
 N 53 42 W 
 S 46 04 W 
 
 9T-i 
 7,025 
 3, 9,72 
 
 Moutli. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 37- 54 
 
 76 19 15. 83 
 
 S 60 18 W 
 
 S 51 06 E 
 >f 33 5° E 
 
 N 60 18 E 
 N 51 04 W 
 S 33 49 W 
 
 1,248 
 6, 201 
 3,633 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 16. 19 
 
 76 19 29. 57 
 
 N 32 32 E 
 N 82 00 W 
 S 34 29 w 
 
 S 32 33 W 
 S 82 00 E 
 N 34 29 E 
 
 4,433 
 
 729 
 
 2,187 
 
 Turkey. 
 Mouth. 
 Straight. 
 
 ' 
 
 38 51 5°-°° 
 
 76 19 15-73 
 
 N 47 so W 
 S 60 io W 
 S z6 52 E 
 
 S 47 50 E 
 N &o 09 E 
 N 26 SI W 
 
 1,467 
 1,848 
 4,879 
 
 Mouth. 
 Straight. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 BODKIN SHOALS. 
 
 (Easlern Bay — Chart No. jl.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 58- 65 
 
 76 18 27.46 
 
 N 73 37 W 
 S 67 10 W 
 S n 20 E 
 
 S 73 38 E 
 N 67 09 E 
 N II 20 W 
 
 2, 460 
 3, 121 
 4.736 
 
 Mouth. 
 Straight. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 19.47 
 
 76 18 56. 95 
 
 S 89 40 W 
 S 17 44 E 
 S 52 48 E 
 
 N 89 40 E 
 N 17 43 W 
 N 52 46 W 
 
 I, 582 
 5, 612 
 5. 433 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 S3 06. 03 
 
 76 18 54. 67 
 
 S 41 19 E 
 N 67 39 E 
 N 35 27 E 
 
 N 41 17 W 
 S 67 40 W 
 S 35 28- W 
 
 6,463 
 3.505 
 2,525 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Needle. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 14. 22 
 
 76 18 24. 42 
 
 S 48 05 E 
 N 66 36 E 
 N 20 33 E 
 
 N 48 04 W 
 S 66 37 W 
 S 20 33 W 
 
 5.764 
 2,663 
 I, 902 
 
 Dixon. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 20. 65 
 
 76 17 59- 50 
 
 N 64 49 E 
 N 24 E 
 S 56 13 W 
 
 S 64 49 W 
 S 24 W 
 N 56 12 E 
 
 1,975 
 1.564 
 3. 726 
 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 Mouth. 
 
 6 
 
 38 53 36. 26 
 
 76 16 59.40 
 
 N 60 04 W 
 
 N 32 57 E 
 N 56 35 W 
 
 S 60 05 E 
 
 S 32 57 W 
 S 56 36 E 
 
 3. 823 
 
 374 
 1,884 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 Tank. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 133 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 BODKIN SHOALS— Continued. 
 
 BRICK HOUSE HILL. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 49.80 
 
 76 19 
 
 18.59 
 
 S 44 26 w 
 S 48 40 E 
 N 38 49 E 
 
 N 44 25 E 
 N 48 38 W 
 S 38 50 W 
 
 1,445 
 6, 522 
 3,342 
 
 Moutli. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 50.80 
 
 76 19 
 
 26.63 
 
 S 36 53 W 
 S 49 39 E 
 N 41 54 E 
 
 N 36 53 E 
 N 49 37 W 
 S 41 5.=; w 
 
 I, .332 
 6, 705 
 3,451 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 II. 10 
 
 76 19 
 
 16. 92 
 
 S 31 06 \V" 
 N 43 59 E 
 N 47 24 E 
 
 N 31 06 E 
 S 44 01 W 
 S 47 25 w 
 
 2,044 
 6,988 
 2,786 
 
 Mouth . 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 10. 08 
 
 76 19 
 
 07. 41 
 
 S 37 17 w 
 S 42 41 E 
 N 43 09 E 
 
 N 37 16 E 
 N 42 39 W 
 S 43 10 w 
 
 2,157 
 6,790 
 2,632 
 
 Mouth . 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey, 
 
 52 58. 18 
 
 2 ! 38 52 58- 43 
 
 38 53 14-63 
 
 BUNKER HILL. 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart \o. J/.) 
 
 76 iq 42. 94 S 23 43 E 
 
 S 50 22 E 
 
 N 49 41 E 
 
 76 19 51. go S 25 23 E 
 
 vS 51 29 E 
 
 N 52 07 E 
 
 76 19 53.42 S 23 56 E 
 
 S 48 31 E 
 
 N 59 36 E 
 
 76 19 39. 50 S 21 46 E 
 
 S 47 17 E 
 
 N 54 38 E 
 
 N 
 
 23 
 
 42 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 50 
 
 20 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 49 
 
 42 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 25 
 
 21 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 SI 
 
 27 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 52 
 
 08 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 23 
 
 -- 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 48 
 
 28 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 59 
 
 38 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 21 
 
 44 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 47 
 
 14 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 54 39 
 
 w 
 
 7 
 
 265 
 
 3 
 
 195 
 589 
 
 7 
 
 370 
 
 3 
 
 767 
 
 7 
 
 884 
 765 
 
 3 
 
 493 
 
 7 
 3 
 
 639 
 
 418 I 
 246 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey, 
 
134 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 TURKEY POINT. 
 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart No. ji.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 20. 6s 
 
 76 17 59- 5° 
 
 N 64 49 E 
 N 24 E 
 S 56 13 W 
 
 .S 64 49 W 
 vS 24 W 
 N 56 12 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,975 
 1,564 
 3,726 
 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 Mouth. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 01. 60 
 
 76 i8 06. 30 
 
 N 46 06 E 
 N 51 24 W 
 N 79 29 W 
 
 S 46 06 w 
 S 51 24 E 
 S 79 29 E 
 
 265 
 2, 098 
 3,388 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 58- 58 
 
 76 17 29.90 
 
 S 66 28 E 
 N 10 52 W 
 N 69 40 W 
 
 N 66 27 W 
 S 10 52 E 
 S 6g 40 E 
 
 1,098 
 
 1,340 
 
 820 
 
 Needle. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 36- 26 
 
 76 16 59. 40 
 
 N 60 04 W 
 
 N 32 57 E 
 N 56 35 W 
 
 S 60 05 E 
 
 S 32 57 W 
 S 56 36 E 
 
 3,823 
 
 374 
 1,884 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 Tank. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 MIDDLE BLOCK. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. JJ.) 
 
 38 S3 14-22 
 
 76 18 24. 42 
 
 S 48 05 E 
 N 66 36 E 
 
 N 
 
 33 
 
 38 53 51. 90 76 18 32. 00 N o 14 E S o 14 W 3, 243 i Dell. 
 
 N 30 28 W S 30 28 E I I, 898 j Batts. 
 N 70 24 W S 70 25 E 1 2,817 ' Matta. 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 N 48 04 W 
 S 66 37 W 
 S 20 33 W 
 
 5, 764 I Dixon. 
 2, 663 Needle. 
 I, 902 I Turkey. 
 
 excluding 
 
 S3 57- 08 ' 76 18 II. 
 
 54 01. 60 76 18 06. 30 
 
 38 53 20.65 76 17 59- 5° 
 
 S 79 31 E 
 N 43 21 E 
 N 45 SI W 
 
 N 46 06 E 
 N 51 24 W 
 N 79 29 W 
 
 N 64 49 E 
 N o 24 E 
 S 56 13 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 79 30 W 
 43 21 W 
 45 52 E 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 46 06 W 
 51 24 E 
 79 29 E 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 64 49 W 
 24 W 
 56 12 E 
 
 2, 136 
 
 461 
 
 2, 099 
 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 Batts. 
 
 265 Turkey. 
 2, 098 Batts. 
 3,388 Matta. 
 
 1,975 Needle. 
 1, 564 Turkey 
 3, 726 I Mouth. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WILD GROUND. 
 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 135 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 o( 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 06.03 
 
 76 
 
 18 54.67 
 
 S 41 ig E 
 N 67 39 E 
 
 N 35 27 E 
 
 N 41 17 W 
 S 67 40 w 
 S 35 28 W 
 
 Yards. 
 6,463 
 3,50s 
 2,525 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Needle. 
 
 Tiu-key. 
 
 2 
 
 38 S3 45- 50 
 
 76 
 
 19 39. 87 
 
 'S 8 48 W 
 S 41 26 E 
 
 N 74 43 E 
 
 N 8 48 E 
 N 41 24 W 
 S 74 43 W 
 
 2,945 
 8, 250 
 2,754 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 05. 60 
 
 76 
 
 19 43- 00 
 
 N 88 S9 E 
 N 37 43 E 
 N 58 23 W 
 
 S 89 00 W 
 S 37 44 W 
 vS 58 24 E 
 
 2,738 
 
 1,484 
 
 920 
 
 Turkey. 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 51-90 
 
 76 
 
 18 32. 00 
 
 N 14 E 
 N 30 28 W 
 N 70 24 W 
 
 S 14 w 
 S 30 28 E 
 S 70 25 E 
 
 3,243 
 1,898 
 2,817 
 
 Dell. 
 Batts. 
 Matta. 
 
 5 
 
 38 S3 14-22 
 
 76 
 
 18 24. 42 
 
 S 48 OS E 
 N 66 36 E 
 N 20 33 E 
 
 N 48' 04 W 
 S 66 37 W 
 S 20 2,T, W 
 
 5,764 
 2,663 
 I, 902 
 
 Dixon. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 PINE TREE. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. J7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 37- 70 
 
 76 19 54- 16 
 
 S I 36 W 
 N 86 50 E 
 N 71 56 E 
 
 N I 36 E 
 S 86 SI W 
 S 71 57 W 
 
 2,649 
 4,816 
 3, 190 
 
 Mouth. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 37- 90 
 
 76 20 02. 86 
 
 S 3 21 E 
 N 87 03 E 
 N 73 14 E 
 
 N 3 21 W 
 S 87 05 W 
 S 73 16 W 
 
 2,659 
 5,046 
 3,407 
 
 Mouth. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 3 
 
 38 S3 49-34 
 
 76 ig 49.85 
 
 S 3 32 w 
 
 S 88 28 E 
 N 78 27 E 
 
 N 3 32 E 
 N 88 26 W 
 S 78 28 W 
 
 3,046 
 4,697 
 2,979 
 
 Mouth. 
 Needle. 
 Turkey. 
 
 GREEVES COVE. 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S4 28. 94 
 
 76 20 21. 80 S 78 54 E 
 
 ' N 78 39 E 
 
 N IS 58 E 
 
 N 78 52 W 
 S 78 40 W 
 S IS 58 W 
 
 3,833 Turkey. 
 
 1, 970 Batts. 
 
 971 Then. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 30. 76 
 
 76 20 33.95 
 
 S 78 55 E 
 N 81 45 E 
 N 48 36 E 
 
 N 78 54 W 
 S 81 46 W 
 S 48 36 W 
 
 4, 159 Turkey. 
 2, 27s Batts. 
 1,738 Some. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 34- 87 
 
 76 20 36. 40 
 
 S 77 15 E 
 N 85 23 E 
 N S3 33 E 
 
 N 77 14 W 
 vS 8s 23 W 
 S 53 33 W 
 
 4, 250 Turkey. 
 2,323 Batts. 
 1, 701 Some. 
 
136 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 GREEVES COVE— Continued. 
 
 MATTAPEX. 
 (Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 27.39 
 
 76 19 31.84 
 
 N 54 25 E 
 N 46 47 W 
 S 76 50 W 
 
 S 54 25 W 
 .S 46 48 E 
 N 76 50 E 
 
 756 
 1.439 
 I, 106 
 
 Batts. 
 Then. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 30. 65 
 
 76 19 41-35 
 
 N 4 06 W 
 N 42 22 W 
 S 66 21 W 
 
 S 4 06 E 
 S 42 22 E 
 N 66 21 E 
 
 1,155 
 
 I, 185 
 
 902 
 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 33. 60 
 
 76 20 12. 72 
 
 vS 75 44 E 
 N 35 14 E 
 N 2 04 E 
 
 N 75 43 W 
 S 35 14 w 
 S 2 04 W 
 
 1,289 
 778 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Some. 
 
 Then. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 46. 80 
 
 76 20 04. 50 
 
 S 81 42 E 
 N 40 56 E 
 N 29 40 W 
 
 N Si 41 W 
 S 40 56 w 
 S 29 40 E 
 
 1,491 
 805 
 382 
 
 Batts. 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 58- 98 
 
 76 20 02. 56 
 
 S II 29 W 
 S 66 16 E 
 N 67 30 E 
 
 N II 29 E 
 N 66 17 W 
 vS 67 30 W 
 
 1.344 
 
 I, 555 
 
 515 
 
 Matta. 
 Batts. 
 Some. 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 56- 33 
 
 76 19 49. 20 
 
 N 23 25 E 
 N 89 03 W 
 S 26 46 W 
 
 S 23 25 W 
 vS 8g 03 E 
 N 26 46 E 
 
 3^3 
 
 592 
 
 1.376 
 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 7 
 
 38 54 58. 90 
 
 76 19 39- 52 
 
 N 33 13 W 
 S 84 49 w 
 S 33 38 W 
 
 S 33 13 E 
 N 84 48 E 
 N 33 38 E 
 
 239 
 
 851 
 
 1.579 
 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 8 
 
 38 54 43. 13 
 
 76 19 41. 20 
 
 N 6 45 W 
 N 60 27 W 
 S 46 41 w 
 
 S 6 45 E 
 S 60 27 E 
 N 46 41 E 
 
 737 
 
 923 
 
 1, 141 
 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 Matta. 
 
Survey of OysterBars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SHIPPING CREEK. 
 (Cox Creek — Chart No. jz.) 
 
 137 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & 0. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 05- IS 
 
 76 19 58. 28 
 
 N 88 50 E 
 N 47 47 E 
 N 37 22 W 
 
 S 88 50 W 
 S 47 47 W 
 S 37 22 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3.142 
 
 ■I. 771 
 627 
 
 Turkey. 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 20. 61 
 
 76 20 08. 82 
 
 S 82 23 E 
 N 67 12 E 
 N 3 32 W 
 
 N 82 21 W 
 S 67 12 W 
 S 3 32 E 
 
 3.449 
 1,724 
 1,217 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Batts. 
 
 Then. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 30. 65 
 
 76 19 41- 35 
 
 N 4 06 W 
 N 42 22 W 
 S 66 21 W 
 
 vS 4 06 E 
 S 42 22 E 
 N 66 21 E 
 
 1.15s 
 
 i,i»5 
 
 902 
 
 Some. 
 Then. 
 Matta. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 27.39 
 
 76 19 31.84 
 
 N 54 25 E 
 N 46 47 W 
 S 76 50 W 
 
 S 54 25 W 
 vS 46 48 E 
 N 76 50 E 
 
 756 
 1.439 
 I, 106 
 
 Batts. 
 Then. 
 Matta. 
 
 5 
 
 38 S4 05. 60 
 
 76 19 43. 00 
 
 N 88 59 E 
 N 37 43 E - 
 N 58 23 W 
 
 S 89 00 W 
 S 37 44 w 
 S 58 24 E 
 
 2,738 
 
 1,484 
 
 920 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 BATTS NECK. 
 (Cox Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 51-90 
 
 76 18 32. 00 
 
 N 14 E 
 N 30 28 W 
 N 70 24 W 
 
 S 14 W 
 S 30 28 E 
 S 70 25 E 
 
 3.243 
 1,898 
 2,817 
 
 Dell. 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 05. 60 
 
 76 19 43. 00 
 
 N 88 59 E 
 N 37 43 E 
 N 58 23 W 
 
 S 89 00 W 
 S 37 44 W 
 S 58 24 E 
 
 2.738 
 
 1,484 
 
 920 
 
 Turkey. 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 27.39 
 
 76 19 31.84 
 
 N 54 25 E 
 N 46 47 W 
 S 76 50 W 
 
 S 54 25 W 
 S 46 48 E 
 N 76 50 E 
 
 7.S6 
 1.439 
 I, 106 
 
 Batts. 
 Then. 
 Matta. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 34- 66 
 
 76 18 59. 50 
 
 N 22 15 E 
 N 50 46 W 
 S 75 33 W 
 
 S 22 16 W 
 S 50 46 E 
 N 75 32 E 
 
 1.947 
 
 307 
 
 1,993 
 
 Dell. 
 Batts. 
 Matta. 
 
138 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 RINGOLD MIDDLEGROUND. 
 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I ' 38 S3 51-90 
 
 54 34- 66 
 
 38 54 36. 10 
 
 True bearing 
 
 S o 14 W 
 
 S 30 28 E 
 S 70 25 E 
 
 S 22 16 W 
 S 50 46 E 
 N 75 32 E 
 
 76 18 32. 00 N o 14 E 
 N 30 28 W 
 N 70 24 W 
 
 76 18 59. 50 N 22 IS E 
 N 50 46 W 
 S 75 33 W 
 
 76 18 15. 70 N 13 22 W S 13 22 E 
 N 84 02 W S 84 02 E 
 S 24 04 E N 24 04 W 
 
 76 18 06. 96 N 15 51 W S 15 52 E 
 N 67 35 W I S 67 36 E 
 S 24 26 E ! N 24 26 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3-243 
 1,898 
 2,817 
 
 Dell. 
 
 Batts. 
 Matta. 
 
 1, 947 Dell. 
 
 307 ' Batts. 
 
 1,993 Matta. 
 
 1,802 Dell. 
 
 1, 400 Batts. 
 
 1,074 Turkey. 
 
 2,367 I Dell. 
 
 1,755 ! Batts. 
 
 502 Turkey. 
 
 s 
 
 38 54 07. 46 
 
 76 18 17. 10 
 
 N 7 57 W 
 
 S 7 57 E 
 
 2,745 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N so 38 W S so 39 E 1, 753 Batts. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 08 W S 82 10 E 3,07s Matta. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 01. 60 
 
 76 18 06. 30 
 
 N 46 06 E 
 
 vS 46 06 W , 265 Turkey. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N SI 24 W 
 
 S SI 24 E 
 
 2,098 Batts. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 79 29 W 
 
 S 79 29 E 
 
 3, 388 Matta. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 53 57-08 
 
 76 18 11.38 
 
 S 79 31 E 
 N 43 21 E 
 N 45 51 W 
 
 N 79 30 W 
 S 43 21 W 
 S 45 52 E 
 
 2, 136 Needle. 
 461 Turkey. 
 2, 099 Batts. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 amer No. 7 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 
 , excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 1 1 ! 
 
 
 ERICKSON SANDS. 
 (Cox Creek — Chart No. J/.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S4 34- 66 
 
 76 
 
 18 59- 50 
 
 N 22 IS E 
 N so 46 W 
 S 75 33 W 
 
 S 22 16 W 
 
 S 50 46 E 
 
 N 7S 32 E 
 
 1,947 
 
 307 
 
 1,993 
 
 Dell. 
 Batts. 
 
 Matta. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 57-62 
 
 76 
 
 18 39. 60 
 
 N II 43 E 
 N 46 53 W 
 S =;2 44 W 
 
 S II 4S w 
 
 S 46 ss E 
 N 52 4^ E 
 
 I, 050 
 945 
 958 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 Batts. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 54- 40 
 
 76 
 
 18 16. 10 
 
 N iq 40 W 
 N 60 02 W 
 S 71 09 w 
 
 S 19 40 E 
 vS 60 03 E 
 N 71 09 E 
 
 I, 206 
 I, 510 
 I, 460 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 Batts. 
 
 4 
 
 38 S4 36- 10 
 
 76 
 
 18 15. 70 
 
 N 13 22 W 
 
 N 84 02 W 
 S 24 04 E 
 
 S 13 22 E 
 S 84 02 E 
 N 24 04 W 
 
 1,802 
 I, 400 
 1,074 
 
 Dell. 
 Batts. 
 Turkey. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 PEA HILL. 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 139 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c 
 
 & G. S. trianeulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 S4 54-40 
 
 76 18 16. 10 
 
 N 19 40 W 
 N 60 02 W 
 vS 71 09 W 
 
 S 19 40 E 
 S 60 03 E 
 N 71 09 E 
 
 1, 206 
 ii 510 
 1,460 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 Batts. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 57- 62 
 
 76 18 39. 60 
 
 N II 43 E 
 
 N 46 53 W 
 S 52 44 W 
 
 S II 43 'W 
 .S 46 53 E 
 
 N 52 44 E 
 
 I, 050 
 945 
 958 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 Batts. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 II. 26 
 
 76 18 45.30 
 
 N 32 37 E 
 N 71 00 W 
 S 30 29 W 
 
 S 32 37 W 
 vS 71 00 E 
 N 30 28 E 
 
 674 
 
 571 
 I, 206 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 Batts. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 26. II 
 
 76 18 44. 46 
 
 N 78 56 E 
 N 18 20 W 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 vS 18 20 E 
 
 348 
 1,263 
 
 Dell. 
 Ware. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 43 W 
 
 N 60 43 E 
 
 644 
 
 Top. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 55 ^3-2° 
 
 76 18 16. 58 
 
 N 38 15 W 
 N 84 50 W 
 S 51 03 W 
 
 S 38 16 E 
 S 84 51 E 
 N 51 03 E 
 
 635 
 I, 301 
 I, 760 
 
 Dell. 
 Top. 
 
 Batts. 
 
 
 STEVENS. 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 "• 26 76 18 45. 30 
 
 N 32 37 E 
 
 S 32 37 W 
 
 674 
 
 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 00 W 
 
 S 71 00 E 
 
 571 
 
 Top. 
 
 
 
 
 S 30 29 W 
 
 N 30 28 E 
 
 I, 206 
 
 Batts. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 12-42 76 18 57.05 
 
 S 34 43 E 
 
 N 34 42 W 
 
 2,683 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 
 
 
 N 51 51 E S 51 SI W 
 
 855 
 
 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 N 2 16 W S '2 "16 E 
 
 1,661 
 
 Ware. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 ig. 60 76 iq 00.21 
 
 S S3 21 E N 35 21 W 
 
 2,930 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 
 
 
 N 69 16 E S 69 16 W 
 
 808 
 
 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 E S 4s W 
 
 1,418 
 
 Ware. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line 
 
 3f the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at 
 
 its mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 31- 72 ' 7<' 19 13- 30 
 
 s 21 27 E 
 
 N 21 27 W 
 
 541 
 
 Top. 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 39 E 
 
 N 83 39 W 
 
 1,108 
 
 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 45 E 
 
 S 53 45 W 
 
 1-259 
 
 Tom. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 55 34. 62 76 19 00. 00 
 
 S 14 12 W 
 
 N 14 12 E 
 
 621 
 
 Top. 
 
 
 
 
 S 73 39 E 
 
 N 73 39 W 
 
 783 
 
 Dell. 
 
 
 
 
 N 45 48 E 
 
 S 45 48 w 
 
 927 
 
 Tom. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 55 26.11 76 18 44.46 
 
 N 78 56 E 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 
 348 
 
 DeU. 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 20 W 
 
 S 18 20 E 
 
 1,263 
 
 Ware. 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 43 w 
 
 N 60 43 E 
 
 644 
 
 Top. 
 
 
140 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 JONES HOLE. 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearinE 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 26. II 
 
 76 
 
 18 44. 46 
 
 N 78 56 E 
 
 N 18 20 W 
 S 60 43 w 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 S 18 20 E 
 N 60 43 E 
 
 Yards. 
 348 
 
 I; 263 
 644 
 
 Dell. 
 Ware. 
 Top. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 34- 62 
 
 76 
 
 1 9 00. 00 
 
 S 14 12 W 
 S 73 39 E 
 N 45 48 E 
 
 N 14 12 E 
 N 73 39 W 
 S 45 48 W 
 
 621 
 
 783 
 927 
 
 Top. 
 Dell. 
 Tom. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 41-86 
 
 75 
 
 18 56. 58 
 
 S 54 53 E 
 N 55 00 E 
 N ft 40 W 
 
 N 54 53 W 
 S 55 00 W 
 vS 6 40 E 
 
 607 
 
 702 
 671 
 
 Dell. 
 Tom. 
 Ware. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 48. 90 
 
 76 
 
 18 58. 50 
 
 S 45 22 E 
 N 75 12 E 
 N 3 39 W 
 
 N 45 22 W 
 S 75 12 w 
 S 3 39 E : 
 
 I, 000 
 647 
 431 
 
 Dell. 
 Tom. 
 Ware. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 01. 78 
 
 76 
 
 18 48. 73 
 
 S 21 46 E 
 S 53 50 E 
 N 42 26 E 
 
 N 21 46 W 
 N 53 so W 
 S 42 27 w 
 
 I>223 
 456 
 
 i>°73 
 
 Dell. 
 Tom. 
 Greek. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 55 57-2° 
 
 76 
 
 18 42. 72 
 
 N 30 52 E 
 N 71 17 W 
 S 24 01 W 
 
 S 30 53 W 
 S 71 17 E 
 N 24 01 E 1 
 
 I, 102 
 
 468 
 
 1.493 
 
 Greek. 
 Ware. 
 Top. 
 
 
 POND MARSH. 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Cox Creek — 
 
 Chart No. ji.) 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 57-20 
 
 76 
 
 18 42. 72 
 
 N 30 52 E 
 N 71 17 W 
 S 24 01 w 
 
 S 30 53 W 
 S 71 17 E 
 N 24 01 E 
 
 1, 102 
 
 468 
 
 1.493 
 
 Greek. 
 Ware. 
 Top. 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 01. 78 
 
 76 
 
 18 48. 73 
 
 S 21 46 E 
 S 53 5° E 
 N 42 26 E 
 
 N 21 46 W 
 N 53 50 W 
 S 42 27 W 
 
 I, 223 
 
 456 
 
 i.°73 
 
 Dell. 
 Tom. 
 Greek. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 06. 34 
 
 76 
 
 18 51. 02 
 
 S 45 23 E 
 N 50 52 E 
 N 4 58 E 
 
 N 45 23 W 
 S 5° 53 W 
 
 S 4 58 w 
 
 601 
 I, 012 
 1,179 
 
 Tom. 
 Greek. 
 Tuxon . 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 07. 92 
 
 76 
 
 18 56.05 
 
 S 49 41 E 
 N 57 28 E 
 N II 48 E 
 
 N 49 41 W 
 S 57 29 W 
 S ii 49 W 
 
 736 
 1,087 
 I, 146 
 
 Tom. 
 
 Greek. 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 26. S3 
 
 76 
 
 19 11.72 
 
 S 88 09 E 
 N 4 07 W 
 N 78 52 W 
 
 N 88 09 W 
 S 4 07 E 
 S 78 52 E 
 
 I.33I 
 419 
 270 
 
 Greek. 
 Liver. 
 Coffee. 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 31.40 
 
 76 
 
 18 56.38 
 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 4 45 W 
 S 77 23 E 
 
 N 80 30 E 
 N 4 45 E 
 N 77 23 W 
 
 679 
 
 I, 007 
 
 948 
 
 Coffee. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 Greek. 
 
 7 
 
 38 56 24. 24 
 
 76 
 
 18 26. 81 
 
 N 8 54 E 
 N 43 10 W 
 S 48 32 W 
 
 S 8 54 W 
 S 43 II E 
 
 N 48 32 E 
 
 669 
 
 783 
 
 i> 150 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 8 
 
 38 55 59- 52 
 
 76 
 
 18 37. 10 
 
 N 10 40 W 
 N 83 04 W 
 S 17 47 E 
 
 S 10 40 E 
 S 83 04 E 
 N 17 47 W 
 
 1,429 
 
 595 
 202 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 Tom. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 ISLAND COVE. 
 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 141 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Loneitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 St 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 , Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 at ion 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 26. 53 
 
 76 
 
 19 11.72 
 
 / 
 
 S 88 09 E 
 
 N 4 07 W 
 
 N 78 52 W 
 
 N 88 09 W 
 
 S 4 07 E 
 S 78 5= E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I. 331 
 419 
 
 270 
 
 Greek. 
 Liver. 
 Coffee. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 32. 46 
 
 76 
 
 19 35- 90 
 
 S 68 19 E 
 N 70 IS E 
 N 2 44 E 
 
 N 68 18 W 
 S 70 15 W 
 S 2 44 W 
 
 400 
 645 
 600 
 
 Coffee. 
 Liver. 
 Samuel. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 42. CO 
 
 76 
 
 19 43. 12 
 
 S 75 20 E 
 S 82 34 E 
 N 38 09 E 
 
 N 75 19 W 
 N 82 34 W 
 S 38 09 W 
 
 2, 229 
 804 
 
 354 
 
 Greek. 
 Liver. 
 SamueL 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 52.40 
 
 76 
 
 19 28. 60 
 
 S 66 II W 
 S 12 19 E 
 S 35 40 E 
 
 N 66 II E 
 N 12 19 W 
 
 N 35 40 W 
 
 178 
 
 840 
 
 2,432 
 
 Samuel. 
 
 Coffee. 
 
 Tom. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 38. 40 
 
 76 
 
 19 13.24 
 
 N 54 51 W 
 S 32 56 W 
 S 33 59 E 
 
 S 54 51 E 
 N 32 56 E 
 N 33 59 W 
 
 694 
 414 
 
 1,813 
 
 Samuel. 
 
 Coffee. 
 
 Tom. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 31.40 
 
 76 
 
 18 56. 38 
 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 4 45 W 
 S 77 23 E 
 
 N 80 30 E 
 N 4 45 E 
 N 77 23 W 
 
 679 
 
 I, 007 
 
 948 
 
 Coffee. 
 Ware. 
 Greek. 
 
 
142 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUND.'^RiE.s OF NATURAi, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 ROOKsS. 
 
 {Cox Creek^Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. & 
 
 G. S. trianfulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 24. 24 
 
 76 18 26. 81 
 
 N 8 54 E 
 N 43 10 W 
 S 48 32 W 
 
 S 8 54 W 
 
 S 43 II E 
 N 48 32 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 669 
 
 783 
 
 i>i5o 
 
 ViUe. 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 31.40 
 
 76 18 56.38 
 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 4 45 W 
 S 77 23 E 
 
 N 80 30 E 
 N 4 45 E 
 
 N 77 23 W 
 
 679 
 
 1,007 
 
 948 
 
 Coffee. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 Greek. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 41. 66 
 
 76 18 37. 67 
 
 S 38 02 E 
 N 79 16 E 
 N 25 59 E 
 
 N 38 02 W 
 S 79 16 W 
 S 25 sg W 
 
 702 
 
 397 
 682 
 
 Greek. 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Timber. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 48. 16 
 
 76 18 48. 02 
 
 S 77 37 E 
 N 55 23 E 
 N I 39 W 
 
 N 77 37 W 
 S 55 23 W 
 S I 39 E 
 
 678 
 694 
 338 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Timber. 
 
 Steve. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 52- 57 
 
 76 18 35.24 
 
 S 47 54 E 
 N 43 44 E 
 N 61 ig W 
 
 N 47 54 W 
 S 43 44 W 
 S 61 ig E 
 
 440 
 340 
 395 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Timber. 
 
 Steve. 
 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 38 56 43- 8S 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 38 56 28. 50 
 
 76 18 22. 88 
 
 amer No. 6 alon 
 
 or inlet less ths 
 
 76 18 II. 22 
 
 N g 32 W 
 S 81 57 W 
 S 3 57 E 
 I the mean low 
 n 100 yards in 
 N 44 21 W 
 N 65 42 W 
 S 67 31 W 
 
 S g 32 E 
 N 81 57 E 
 N 3 57 W 
 water line of tV 
 width at its m 
 S 44 21 E 
 S 65 42 E 
 N 67 30 E 
 
 547 
 
 64s 
 
 628 
 
 e shore to 
 
 outh at low 
 
 I, 401 
 
 1,038 
 
 285 
 
 Timber. 
 Tuxon. 
 Greek. 
 :omerNo. 
 tide. 
 Steve. 
 Tuxon. 
 Greek. 
 
 7, excluding any 
 
 8 
 
 38 56 25. 18 
 
 76 18 18. 70 
 
 N 10 06 W 
 
 N 35 05 W 
 N 87 41 W 
 
 S 10 06 E 
 S 35 05 E 
 S 87 41 E 
 
 628 
 
 1,360 
 
 67 
 
 Ville. 
 Steve. 
 Greek. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 56 27.30 
 
 76 18 20. 64 
 
 N 6 02 W 
 N 56 II W 
 S 49 50 W 
 
 S 6 02 E 
 S 56 II E 
 N 4g 4g E 
 
 561 
 
 841 
 
 1,341 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 Ware. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 143 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF N.\TURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 THOMPSONS. 
 
 {Cox Creek — Chart No. ji.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 48. 16 
 
 76 18 48. 02 
 
 S 77 37 E 
 N 55 23 E 
 N I 39 W 
 
 N 77 37 W 
 S 55 23 W 
 S I 39 E 
 
 Yards. 
 678 
 694 
 ,338 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Timber. 
 
 vSteve. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 02.40 
 
 76 18 46. 74 
 
 S 80 55 E 
 N 8 15 E 
 N 51 16 W 
 
 N 80 55 W 
 S 8 15 W 
 S SI 16 E 
 
 545 
 503 
 495 
 
 Timber. 
 Landing. 
 Thompson. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 03. 10 
 
 76 18 54. 30 
 
 S 81 32 E 
 N 29 45 E 
 N 33 14 W 
 
 N 81 32 W 
 S 29 45 W 
 S 33 14 E 
 
 745 
 547 
 343 
 
 Timber. 
 Landing. 
 Thompson. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 13- 24 
 
 76 IQ 00. 40 
 
 S 31 56 E 
 N 72 56 E 
 N 10 02 E 
 
 N 31 56 W 
 S 72 57 W 
 S 10 02 w 
 
 598 
 452 
 632 
 
 Steve. 
 
 Landing. 
 
 Hope. 
 
 5 
 
 38 57 37- 5° 
 
 76 18 47.92 
 
 S 48 07 W 
 S 22 II W 
 S 32 W 
 
 N 48 07 E 
 N 22 II E 
 N 32 E 
 
 294 
 
 943 
 
 1.325 
 
 Hope. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 Steve. 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 38 57 17- 18 
 
 Thence from c 
 creek, cove, 
 38 57 13- 24 
 
 76 18 44. 00 
 
 imer No. 6 alon 
 
 or inlet less thf 
 
 76 18 40. 36 
 
 S 10 14 W 
 S 38 33 E 
 N 3 06 W 
 g the mean low 
 m 100 yards in 
 S 84 21 W 
 S 22 37 W 
 S 39 19 E 
 
 N 10 14 E 
 N 38 33 W 
 S 3 06 E 
 water line of t 
 width at its n 
 N 84 20 E 
 N 22 37 E 
 N 39 18 W 
 
 651 
 747 
 408 
 le shore to 
 outh at low 
 558 
 550 
 584 
 
 Steve . 
 Timber. 
 Knock, 
 "omer No. 7, excluding any 
 tide. 
 
 Thompson . 
 Steve. 
 Timber. 
 
 8 
 
 38 57 07. 06 
 
 76 18 26. 80 
 
 N 80 27 W 
 S 62 15 W 
 S 31 33 W 
 
 S 80 27 E 
 N 62 15 E 
 N 31 32 E 
 
 925 
 
 642 
 
 1,025 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 Steve. 
 
 Tuxon. 
 
 9 
 
 38 56 52- 57 
 
 76 18 35.24 
 
 S 47 54 E 
 N 43 44 E 
 N 61 19 W 
 
 N 47 54 W 
 
 S 43 44 W 
 
 S 61 19 E 
 
 440 
 340 
 395 
 
 Ville. 
 
 Timber. 
 
 Steve. 
 
 JOHNSON ISLAND. 
 (Crab Alley Bay— Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 24- 75 
 
 76 
 
 16 46. 80 
 
 S 41 07 W 
 
 S 75 54 E 
 N 34 40 E 
 
 N 41 07 E 
 N 75 54 W 
 S 34 40 w 
 
 2, III 
 1, 696 
 1,662 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Norman. 
 Over. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 30- 85 
 
 76 
 
 16 58. 97 
 
 S 30 44 E 
 S 72 32 E 
 
 N 30 44 W 
 N 72 31 W 
 
 2, 090 
 2,061 
 
 Cox. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 49 W 
 
 S 20 49 E 
 
 1,182 
 
 Tull. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 54. 98 
 
 76 
 
 16 59-34 
 
 S 54 03 E 
 N 74 46 E 
 N 54 38 W 
 
 N 54 02 W 
 S 74 47 W 
 S 54 38 E 
 
 2,441 
 
 1,322 
 
 5°3 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Over. 
 
 Tull. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 03. 90 
 
 76 
 
 16 26. 66 
 
 S 89 34 w 
 S 32 45 E 
 
 N 89 34 E 
 N 32 46 W 
 
 1,271 
 2, 060 
 
 Tull. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 36 E 
 
 S 83 s6 W 
 
 417 
 
 Over. 
 
144 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 ROUND.'iRIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 CRAB ALLEY LUMPS. 
 
 {Crab Alley Bay — Charts Nos. J7 and 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. & 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 /■ 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 00. 00 
 
 76 16 46. 54 
 
 S 72 54 E 
 N 75 34 E 
 N 23 05 E 
 
 N 72 53 W 
 S 75 35 W 
 S 23 06 W 
 
 3. "2 
 I, 692 
 2,393 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman. 
 Over. 
 
 Island Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 24- 75 
 
 76 16 46. 80 
 
 S 41 07 W 
 S 75 54 E 
 N 34 40 E 
 
 N 41 07 E 
 N 75 S4 W 
 S 34 40 w 
 
 2, III 
 1,696 
 1,662 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Norman. 
 Over. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 03. 90 
 
 76 16 26. 66 
 
 S 89 34 W 
 S 32 45 E 
 N 83 36 E 
 
 N 89 34 E 
 N 32 46 W 
 S 83 36 W 
 
 1, 271 
 
 2, 060 
 417 
 
 Tull. 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Over. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 51-92 
 
 76 16 08. 26 
 
 N 8 48 W 
 N 77 21 W 
 S 25 22 E 
 
 vS 8 48 E 
 S 77 21 E 
 
 N 25 21 W 
 
 456 
 1.799 
 1,471 
 
 Over. 
 Tull. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 55 00. 00 
 
 76 i6 00. 00 
 
 N 44 23 E 
 N 42 37 W 
 S 73 56 W 
 
 S 44 23 w 
 S 42 37 E 
 N 73 54 E 
 
 589 
 2,914 
 2, 729 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Tull. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 
 CEDAR ISLAND. 
 (Craft Alley Bay— Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 46. 17 
 
 76 17 31. 86 
 
 S 34 48 w 
 S 83 52 E 
 
 N 34 47 E 
 N 83 50 W 
 
 352 
 
 4, 193 
 
 Cox. [Tank. 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 
 
 
 N 38 38 E 
 
 S 38 39 W 
 
 3,415 
 
 Over. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 00. 92 
 
 76 17 50. 90 
 
 S 31 34 E 
 N 83 19 E 
 
 N 31 33 W 
 S 8^ 21 W 
 
 2, 982 
 
 3,357 
 
 Needle. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 30 E 
 
 S 50 31 W 
 
 3,413 
 
 Over. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 43-39 
 
 76 17 35-13 
 
 S 2 58 W 
 S 70 22 E 
 
 N 2 58 E 
 N 70 21 W 
 
 2, 222 
 3,099 
 
 Cox. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 35 E 
 
 S 71 36 W 
 
 2, 338 
 
 Over. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 39. 02 
 
 76 17 21. 60 
 
 S 12 49 W 
 S 70 46 E 
 N II 58 E 
 
 N 12 49 E 
 N 70 45 W 
 S II 59 W 
 
 2,125 
 
 2,714 
 
 848 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Norman. 
 Tull. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 55 27- 30 
 
 76 17 24. 08 
 
 S 13 37 W 
 S 79 15 E 
 
 N n 57 E 
 N 79 14 W 
 
 1,725 
 2,675 
 
 Cox. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N II 09 W 
 
 S II 09 E 
 
 1,249 
 
 Tull. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 55 3°- 85 
 
 76 16 58.97 
 
 S 30 44 E 
 S 72 32 E 
 
 N 30 44 W 
 N 72 31 W 
 
 2, 090 
 2, 061 
 
 Cox. 
 Norman. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 49 W 
 
 S 20 49 E 
 
 1,182 
 
 Tull. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 55 24. 75 
 
 76 16 46. 80 
 
 S 41 07 W 
 
 ft ^5 S4 E 
 N 34 40 E 
 
 N 41 07 E 
 N 75 54 W 
 S 34 40 w 
 
 2, III 
 I, 696 
 1,662 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Over. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 55 00. 00 
 
 76 16 46. 54 
 
 S 72 54 E 
 
 N 72 53 W 
 
 3,112 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 34 E 
 N 23 OS E 
 
 S 75 35 W 
 S 23 06 w 
 
 I, 692 
 2.393 
 
 Norman. 
 Over. 
 
 [Tank. 
 
p 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Qtieeti Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 NORMANS FINE EYES. 
 
 {Eastern Bay— Charts Nos. jr and J2.) 
 
 145 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. & 
 
 
 el 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / /, 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 23. 01 
 
 76 16 46. 20 
 
 N 83 37 E 
 N 44 19 W 
 N 70 42 W 
 
 S 83 38 w 
 
 S 44 20 E 
 S 70 43 E 
 
 2,984 
 2,333 
 1,487 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 00.00 
 
 76 16 46. 54 
 
 S 72 54 E 
 N 75 34 E ■ 
 N 23 05 E 
 
 N 72 53 W 
 S 75 35 W 
 S 23 06 w 
 
 3. "2 
 I, 692 
 
 2,393 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Over. 
 
 Island Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 00. 00 
 
 76 16 00. 00 
 
 N 44 23 E 
 N 42 37 W 
 S 73 56 w 
 
 S 44 23 W 
 
 S 42 37 E 
 N 73 54 E 
 
 589 
 2,914 
 
 2,729 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Tull. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 47. 63 
 
 76 15 58.00 
 
 S 73 37 E 
 N 23 13 W 
 
 S 82 47 W 
 
 N 73 36 W 
 S 23 13 E 
 N 82 46 E 
 
 1,767 
 
 912 
 
 2, 696 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 37- 00 
 
 76 15 16. 13 
 
 N 31 50 W 
 S 55 27 W 
 S 54 20 E 
 
 S 31 50 E 
 N 55 26 E 
 N 54 20 W 
 
 I, 410 
 
 3,058 
 
 619 
 
 Norman. 
 Needle. 
 Parsons. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 29. 50 
 
 76 15 40.-98 
 
 S 84 40 E 
 N 3 30 W 
 N 85 00 W 
 
 N 84 39 W 
 S 3 3°E 
 S 85 01 E 
 
 I, 164 
 1,453 
 3,134 
 
 Parsons. 
 Norman. 
 Cox. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 54 33- 30 
 
 76 16 07. 13 
 
 S 89 34 E 
 N 24 26 E 
 N 86 35 W 
 
 N 89 33 W 
 S 24 26 W 
 S 86 36 E 
 
 1,937 
 1,452 
 2,438 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 COX NECK. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 31.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 03. 40 
 
 76 
 
 16 57.90 
 
 N 73 07 E 
 N 39 45 E 
 N 43 33 W 
 
 S 73 08 W 
 S 39 45 W 
 S 43 33 E 
 
 3,421 
 3,030 
 1,591 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 05. 63 
 
 76 
 
 17 31- 13 
 
 N 77 31 E 
 N II 33 W 
 S 86 20 W 
 
 S 77 32 W 
 S II 33 E 
 N 86 20 E 
 
 4,250 
 
 1, 100 
 
 738 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Turkey. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 40. 83 
 
 76 
 
 17 37. 30 
 
 S 86 27 E 
 
 N 70 15 E 
 N n 55 E 
 
 N 86 25 W 
 S 70 16 W 
 S II 56 W 
 
 4,320 
 3,162 
 2,853 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman . 
 Tull. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 46. 17 
 
 76 
 
 17 31. 86 
 
 S 34 48 W 
 S 83 52 E 
 N 38 38 E 
 
 N 34 47 E 
 N S3 so W 
 S 38 39 W 
 
 352 
 4, 193 
 3,415 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Over. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 5 
 
 38 55 00. 00 
 
 76 
 
 16 46. 54 
 
 S 72 54 E 
 N 75 34 E 
 N 23 OS E 
 
 N 72 S3 W 
 S 75 35 W 
 S 23 06 W 
 
 3,112 
 
 1,692 
 2,393 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman. 
 Over. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 23.01 
 
 76 
 
 16 46. 20 
 
 N 83 37 E 
 N 44 19 W 
 N 70 42 W 
 
 S 83 38 W 
 S 44 20 E 
 S 70 43 E 
 
 2,984 
 2,333 
 1,487 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
146 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BODKIN ISLAND. 
 
 {Eastern Bay — Charts Nos. 31 and 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trian 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 03. 40 
 
 76 16 57.90 
 
 N 73 07 E 
 N 39 45 E 
 N 43 33 W 
 
 S 73 08 W 
 S 39 45 W 
 S 43 33 E 
 
 3,421 
 3.°30 
 I. 591 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 23. 01 
 
 76 16 46. 20 
 
 N 83 37 E 
 N 44 19 W 
 N 70 42 W 
 
 S 83 38 W 
 
 S 44 20 E 
 S 70 43 E 
 
 2,984 
 2>333 
 1,487 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman. 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 33. 30 
 
 76 16 07. 13 
 
 S 89 34 E 
 N 24 26 E 
 
 N 86 35 W 
 
 N 89 33 W 
 S 24 26 W 
 S 86 36 E 
 
 1.937 
 1,452 
 2,438 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 05- 40 
 
 76 16 28. S3 
 
 N 27 14 E 
 N 59 51 W 
 N 42 23 W 
 
 S 27 14 w 
 S 59 52 E 
 S 42 23 E 
 
 2, 545 . 
 2, 162 
 904 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Needle. 
 
 
 
 PARSONS ISLAND. 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 36.00 
 
 76 IS 37.82 
 
 N 31 15 E 
 N 3 01 W 
 N 57 03 W 
 
 S 31 16 W 
 S 3 01 E 
 S 57 04 E 
 
 2, 242 
 
 3,259 
 3,820 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman. 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 58.40 
 
 76 16 16. 00 
 
 N 61 50 E 
 
 N 18 28 E 
 N 59 00 W 
 
 S 61 50 w 
 S 18 28 w 
 
 S 59 01 E 
 
 2, 461 
 2,634 
 2,567 
 
 Parsons 
 Norman . 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 06. 43 
 
 76 16 13. 60 
 
 N 67 04 E 
 N 19 05 E 
 N 6s OS W 
 
 S 67 05 w 
 S 19 OS W 
 S 6s 06 E 
 
 2,287 
 2,358 
 2,496 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 07. 22 
 
 76 15 49. 00 
 
 N 59 21 E 
 N 3 12 E 
 N 70 37 W 
 
 S S9 21 W 
 S 3 12 W 
 
 S 70 38 E 
 
 1,695 
 2, 205 
 3,086 
 
 Parsons 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Cox. 
 
 Island 
 
 Water 
 [Tank. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 29. SO 
 
 76 15 40. 98 
 
 S 84 40 E 
 N 3 30 W 
 
 N 8s 00 W 
 
 N 84 39 W 
 
 S 3 30E 
 
 S 85 01 E 
 
 1,164 
 1.453 
 3.134 
 
 Parsons. 
 Norman. 
 Cox. 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 37. 00 
 
 76 IS 16. 13 
 
 N 31 50 W 
 S 55 27 W 
 S 54 20 E 
 
 S 31 i;o E 
 N 55 26 E 
 N 54 20 W 
 
 1, 410 
 
 3.058 
 
 619 
 
 Norman. 
 Needle. 
 Parsons. 
 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 S3 59- 10 
 
 76 15 18. 07 
 
 N 8 32 E ■ 
 N IS 37 W 
 S 79 31 W 
 
 S 8 32 W 
 S IS 38 E 
 N 79 31 E 
 
 3.164 
 2,570 
 2,509 
 
 Allej". 
 
 Norman. 
 
 Needle. 
 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BUCKHORN. 
 
 (Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 147 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 . // 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 44.82 
 
 76 14 50. 80 
 
 S 46 27 E 
 
 N 46 27 W 
 
 1,098 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N S3 08 E 
 
 S S3 08 W 
 
 920 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 45 W 
 
 S 7 45 E 
 
 973 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 54.01 
 
 76 15 09. 06 
 
 S 50 07 E 
 
 N 50 07 W 
 
 1,663 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 78 45 E 
 
 S 78 46 W 
 
 1,240 
 
 Railroad . 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 08 E 
 
 S 28 08 W 
 
 741 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 01. 44 
 
 76 15 05. 70 
 
 S 42 03 E 
 
 N 42 03 W 
 
 1-774 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 S 89 34 E 
 
 N 89 33 W 
 
 I, 128 
 
 Railroad . 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 55 E 
 
 S 32 56 W 
 
 480 
 
 Bridge . 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 58- 14 
 
 76 14 56. 20 
 
 S 37 S3 E 
 
 N 37 S3 W 
 
 1,528 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 20 E 1 S 83 20 W 
 
 884 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 14 E 1 S I 14 W 
 
 S14 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low- water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 58 00. 05 
 
 76 14 48. 18 
 
 S 29 47 E 1 N 29 47 W 
 
 1,463 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 44 E S 86 44 W 
 
 667 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 23 58 W S 23 58 E 
 
 492 
 
 Bridge. 
 
148 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 WELL COVE. 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , u 
 
 c / /, 
 
 c / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 20. 22 
 
 76 14 36. 28 
 
 N 14 21 E 
 
 S 14 21 w 
 
 1,426 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 S 81 45 W 
 
 N 81 45 E 
 
 814 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 44 W 
 
 N 18 43 E 
 
 2,189 
 
 Dull. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 44.82 
 
 76 14 50. 80 
 
 S 46 27 E 
 
 N 46 27 W 
 
 1,098 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 08 E 
 
 S 53 08 W 
 
 920 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 45 W 
 
 S 7 45 E 
 
 973 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 3 
 
 38 58 00. 05 
 
 76 14 48. 18 
 
 S 29 47 E 
 
 N 29 47 W 
 
 1,463 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 44 E 
 
 S 86 44 W 
 
 667 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 2? 58 W 
 
 S 23 58 E 
 
 492 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 58 04. 54 
 
 76 14 52. 38 
 
 S 30 30 E 
 
 N 30 30 W 
 
 1 1 650 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 S Si 42 E 
 
 N 81 42 W 
 
 78s 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 52 E 
 
 S 12 52 W 
 
 i>543 
 
 Thin. 
 
 S 
 
 38 58 05. 70 
 
 76 14 48. oS 
 
 S 26 22 E 
 
 N 26 22 W 
 
 I. 631 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 04 E 
 
 N 77 04 W 
 
 681 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 8 56 E 
 
 S 8 56 W 
 
 1,483 
 
 Thin. 
 
 6 
 
 38 57 55- 78 
 
 76 14 36. 16 
 
 S 20 02 E 
 
 N 20 01 W 
 
 1,199 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 31 E 
 
 S 62 32 W 
 
 395 
 
 Railroad . 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 00 W 
 
 S 41 00 E 
 
 787 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 7 
 
 38 57 45- 77 
 
 76 14 30.41 
 
 N 35 38 W 
 
 S 35 38 E 
 
 1, 146 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 SI w 
 
 N 44 31 E 
 
 I, S69 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 II E 
 
 N 18 II W 
 
 830 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 8 
 
 38 57 30. 64 
 
 76 14 15. 04 
 
 N 36 38 W 
 
 S 36 39 E 
 
 1.797 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 
 
 S 71 04 W 
 
 N 71 03 E 
 
 1,442 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 27 so W 
 
 N 27 so E 
 
 -■ 734 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 8 along the mean low water line of t 
 
 he shore to ( 
 
 :omer No. g, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, covcj 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its n 
 
 loutli at lo\ 
 
 V tide. 
 
 9 
 
 38 57 22.38 
 
 76 14 20. 57 
 
 N 2 38 W 
 
 S 2 38 E 
 
 1,310 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 S 81 10 W 
 
 N 81 10 E 
 
 1,234 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 27 29 W 
 
 N 27 29 E 
 
 2,419 
 
 Dull. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTBR BARS — Continued. 
 
 SANDY POINT. 
 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 149 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 Trae bearing 
 
 
 
 Ivatilude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , /, 
 
 / // \ / / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 21. 80 
 
 76 15 12. 78 S 44 47 E N 44 46 W 
 
 2, 462 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 N 89 II E 1 S 89 12 W 
 
 1.376 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 N 44 42 E : S 44 43 W 
 
 1,869 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 Thence frorn comer No. i along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 22-31 
 
 76 15 23.96 
 
 S 48 52 E 
 
 N 48 51 W 
 
 2,694 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N 89 55 E 
 
 S 89 56 W 
 
 I, 669 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N so 52 E 
 
 S so S3 W 
 
 2,077 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 27.81 
 
 76 15 30. 82 
 
 S 48 34 E 
 
 N 48 33 W 
 
 2,947 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 20 E 
 
 N 84 19 W 
 
 1,859 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 57 50 E 
 
 S 57 51 W 
 
 2, 114 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 54.01 
 
 76 15 eg. 06 
 
 S so 07 E 
 
 N so 07 W 
 
 1,663 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 78 45 E 
 
 S 78 46 W 
 
 I, 240 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 08 E 
 
 S 28 08 W 
 
 741 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 5 
 
 38 57 44.82 
 
 76 14 50. 80 
 
 S 46 27 E 
 
 N 46 27 W 
 
 1,098 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 08 E 
 
 S 53 08 W 
 
 920 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 45 W 
 
 S 7 45 E 
 
 973 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 6 
 
 38 57 37- 63 
 
 76 15 03. 60 
 
 S 6s 35 E 
 
 N 6s 35 W 
 
 I, 24s 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 29 E 
 
 S 53 29 W 
 
 1.335 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 
 
 
 N 9 41 E 
 
 S 9 41 w 
 
 I, 224 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 6 along the mean low water line of t 
 
 le shore to comer No. 7, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 7 
 
 38 57 31.44 
 
 76 15 13. 18 
 
 S 40 05 E 
 
 N 40 05 W 
 
 2, 710 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 34 E 
 
 N 77 33 W 
 
 1,418 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 
 
 
 N 52 52 E 
 
 S 52 53 W 
 
 1,662 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 HOG ISLAND. 
 (Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 57 20. 22 
 
 76 
 
 14 36. 28 
 
 N 14 21 E 
 S 81 45 W 
 S 18 44 W 
 
 S 14 21 w 
 N 81 45 E 
 N 18 43 E 
 
 1,426 
 
 814 
 
 2,189 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 2o- 52 
 
 76 
 
 i-l W' 96 
 
 S 33 37 E 
 N 8s 22 E 
 N 27 29 E 
 
 N 33 37 W 
 S 85 22 w 
 S 27 29 w 
 
 2,047 
 
 776 
 
 I. 545 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Marshy. 
 Railroad . 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 37- 63 
 
 76 
 
 15 03. 60 
 
 S 6s 35 E 
 N S3 29 E 
 N 9 41 E 
 
 N 6s 3S W 
 S S3 29 W 
 S 9 41 W 
 
 1.245 
 1.335 
 I, 224 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 Bridge. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 44. 82 
 
 76 
 
 14 50. 80 
 
 S 46 27 E 
 N 53 08 E 
 N 745 W 
 
 N 46 27 W 
 S S3 08 W 
 S 7 45 E 
 
 1,098 
 920 
 973 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 Railroad. 
 
 Bridge. 
 
I50 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 WALTER WHITE. 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 25. 62 
 
 / // 
 
 76 14 33- 54 
 
 / 
 
 N 78 09 E 
 N 26 58 W 
 S 73 19 W 
 
 / 
 
 S 78 09 w 
 S 26 58 E 
 N 73 19 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 716 
 
 i<93S 
 
 809 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Kirwan. 
 Dull. 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 37.34 
 
 76 15 04.08 
 
 S 46 20 W 
 S 80 38 E 
 
 N 36 55 E 
 
 N 46 20 E 
 N 80 38 W 
 vS 36 55 W 
 
 949 
 I, 526 
 1,907 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Marshy. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 23- 9° 
 
 76 15 04. 12 
 
 S 39 38 E 
 S 87 26 E 
 N 40 so E 
 
 N 39 38 W 
 N 87 26 W 
 S 40 so W 
 
 2,361 
 I, 148 
 1,661 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Marshy. 
 Railroad. 
 
 4 
 
 38 57 20. 52 
 
 76 14 49. 96 
 
 S iz 37 E 
 N 85 22 E 
 N 27 29 E 
 
 N 33 37 W 
 S 85 22 w 
 S 27 29 w 
 
 2,047 
 
 776 
 
 I. 545 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Marshy. 
 Railroad. 
 
 5 
 
 38 57 20. 22 
 
 76 14 36. 28 
 
 N 14 21 E 
 
 S 81 45 W 
 vS 18 44 W 
 
 S 14 21 w 
 N 81 45 E 
 
 N 18 43 E 
 
 1, 426 
 
 814 
 
 2,189 
 
 Railroad . 
 
 Kirwan. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 6 
 
 38 57 07. 56 
 
 76 14 35.66 
 
 S 30 50 E 
 N 38 29 E 
 N 69 19 W 
 
 N 30 50 W 
 S 38 29 w 
 S 69 19 E 
 
 1,476 
 
 639 
 878 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Marshy. 
 Kirwan. 
 
 PROSPECT. 
 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 56 25. 62 
 
 76 
 
 14 33- 54 
 
 N 78 09 E 
 N 26 58 W 
 S 73 19 W 
 
 S 78 09 W 
 S 26 58 E 
 N 73 19 E 
 
 716 
 
 I. 935 
 809 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Kirwan. 
 Dull. 
 
 2 
 
 38 57 07. 56 
 
 76 
 
 14 35- 66 
 
 S 30 50 E 
 N 38 29 E 
 N 69 19 W 
 
 N 30 50 W 
 S 38 29 W 
 S 69 ig E 
 
 1,476 
 
 639 
 878 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Marshy. 
 Kirwan. 
 
 3 
 
 38 57 o8- 86 
 
 76 
 
 14 18. 78 
 
 N 24 07 W 
 N 78 07 W 
 S 34 33 W 
 
 S 24 07 E 
 S 78 08 E 
 N 34 32 E 
 
 2,384 
 1.294 
 2,053 
 
 Bridge. 
 Kirwan. 
 Dull. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 28. 00 
 
 76 
 
 14 19- 97 
 
 N 79 00 E 
 N 36 54 W 
 S 74 34 W 
 
 S 79 00 W 
 S 36 55 E 
 N 74 34 E 
 
 350 
 2, 056 
 ^■i75 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Kirwan. 
 Dull. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 DOMINION. 
 
 {Prospect Bay — Cliart No. 32.) 
 
 151 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // i 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 54- 10 
 
 76 14 30. 30 N 26 58 E 
 
 .S 26 58 W 
 
 1,357 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 N 46 01 W 
 
 S 46 01 E 
 
 1,195 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 S 46 30 W 
 
 N 46 30 E 
 
 1,088 
 
 Alley. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 55.64 
 
 76 14 52. 48 N 46 01 E 
 
 S 46 01 W 
 
 1,668 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 N ig 32 W 
 
 S ig 32 E 
 
 827 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 N 52 52 W 
 
 S 52 54 E 
 
 1,245 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 11.72 
 
 76 15 21. 64 S 22 45 E 
 
 N 22 45 W 
 
 1,457 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 
 N 64 ig E 
 
 S 64 20 W 
 
 546 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 N 47 00 W 
 
 S 47 00 E ! 106 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 ig. 44 
 
 76 15 II. g2 
 
 N 3 57 E 
 
 S 3 57 W 
 
 1,938 
 
 Kir wan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 52 W 
 
 N 83 52 E 
 
 482 
 
 New Barn Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 10 41 E 
 
 N 10 40 W 
 
 1,633 
 
 Alley. 
 
 S 
 
 38 56 ig. 48 
 
 76 15 06.87 
 
 N 00 E 
 
 S 00 W 
 
 1,932 
 
 Kir wan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 8.; 04 W 
 
 N 85 04 E 
 
 616 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 S 6 12 E 
 
 N 6 II W 
 
 I, 614 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 6, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 vards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 17. 28 
 
 76 15 02. 60 
 
 N 88 ig W 
 
 S 88 20 E 
 
 725 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 S 2 18 E 
 
 N 2 17 W 
 
 1,532 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 
 
 N 73 43 E 
 
 S 73 44 W 
 
 1,528 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 7 
 
 38 56 25.62 
 
 76 14 2,i- 54 
 
 N 78 09 E 
 
 S 78 09 w 
 
 716 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 58 W 
 
 S 26 58 E 
 
 1,935 
 
 Kir wan. 
 
 
 
 
 S 73 19 W 
 
 N 73 19 E 
 
 809 
 
 Dull. 
 
 BIBBY. 
 {Prospect Bay — Clmrt No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 40. 54 
 
 76 15 05. 90 
 
 S 26 5g E 
 N 3 26 E 
 N 26 52 W 
 
 N 26 59 W 
 S 3 26 W 
 S 26 52 E 
 
 327 
 I, 2go 
 1,413 
 
 Alley. 
 Dull. 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 48. 28 
 
 76 15 27.44 
 
 S 52 20 E 
 N 32 07 E 
 N 4 04 W 
 
 N 52 20 W 
 S 32 07 W 
 S 4 04 E 
 
 904 
 
 1,213 
 I, 002 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 11.72 
 
 76 15 21. 64 
 
 S 22 4:; E 
 N 64 ig E 
 N 47 00 W 
 
 N 22 45 W 
 S 64 20 W 
 S 47 00 E 
 
 1,457 
 546 
 306 
 
 Alley. 
 Dull. 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 55- 64 
 
 76 14 52-48 
 
 N 46 01 E 
 N 19 32 W 
 N 52 52 W 
 
 S 46 01 W 
 S ig 32 E 
 S 52 54 E 
 
 1,668 
 
 827 
 
 1,245 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 s 
 
 38 55 43. 66 
 
 76 15 05. 48 
 
 N 44 38 E 
 N 3 12 E 
 N 29 21 W 
 
 S 4438 w 
 S 3 12 W 
 S 29 21 E 
 
 2,195 
 1, 184 
 1,328 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 New Barn Cupola. 
 
152 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 liOi'NDARiEs OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 NORMANS MARSH. 
 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulalion 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 T^^ // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 09. 76 
 
 76 14 32. 20 
 
 N 62 IS E 
 
 S 62 14 w 
 
 3.139 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 
 
 
 N4444W 
 
 S 44 44 E 
 
 I, 051 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 24 26 W 
 
 N 24 26 E 
 
 1.367 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 18. 62 
 
 76 14 56. 14 
 
 S 2 25 E 
 
 N 2 25 W 
 
 I. 545 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 10 E 
 
 S 71 II W 
 
 S, 601 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 
 
 
 N 13 42 W 
 
 S 13 42 E 
 
 4.S8 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 2 alo 
 
 ng the mean k 
 
 )w-water line of the shore to corner No. 3, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 js than 100 yards in width at 
 
 its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 ,38 55 43-66 
 
 76 15 05.48 
 
 N 44 38 E 
 
 S 44 38 w 
 
 2,195 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N 3 12 E 
 
 S 3 12 w 
 
 I, 184 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 21 W 
 
 S 29 21 E 
 
 1.328 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 55-64 
 
 76 14 52. 48 
 
 N 46 01 E 
 
 S 46 01 W 
 
 1,668 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N ig 32 W 
 
 S 19 32 E 
 
 827 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 
 N 52 52 W 
 
 S 52 54 E 
 
 1.245 
 
 New Bam Cupola. 
 
 5 
 
 38 55 54- 10 
 
 76 14 30. 30 
 
 N 26 58 E 
 
 S 26 58 W 
 
 1.357 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 01 W 
 
 S 46 01 E 
 
 1. 195 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 
 S 46 30 W 
 
 N 46 30 E 
 
 1,088 
 
 Alley. 
 
 6 
 
 38 55 37- 10 
 
 76 14 36. 84 
 
 N 26 07 W 
 
 S 26 07 E 
 
 1.564 
 
 Dull. 
 
 
 
 
 S 74 06 W 
 
 N 74 06 E 
 
 642 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S II 34 W 
 
 N II 33 E 
 
 2, 211 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 7 
 
 38 55 16- 34 
 
 76 14 18.94 
 
 N 7 16 E 
 
 S 7 16 W 
 
 2. 5°3 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 17 W 
 
 S 64 17 E 
 
 1,208 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 31 57 W 
 
 N 31 57 E 
 
 1,729 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 nOUNDARIIJS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — COIltillUcd. 
 
 HOOD. 
 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 153 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatioa 
 
 ol 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 55 00. 74 
 
 76 
 
 / // 
 
 14 05. 56 
 
 N 49 ^8 E 
 N 53 54 W 
 N 49 25 W 
 
 S 49 38 W 
 S 53 55 E 
 S 49 25 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2,725 
 1,784 
 1,786 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 2 
 
 38 55 40. 74 
 
 76 
 
 14 23. 86 
 
 N i^ 02 E 
 S 72 43 W 
 S 18 56 W 
 
 S 15 02 W 
 
 N 72 42 E 
 N 18 56 E 
 
 1)719 
 
 1, 004 
 
 2, 420 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 3 
 
 38 56 28. 00 j 
 
 76 
 
 14 19.97 
 
 N 79 00 E 
 N 36 54 W 
 S 74 34 W 
 
 S 79 00 W 
 vS 36 55 E 
 N 74 34 E 
 
 35° 
 2, 056 
 
 1,175 
 
 Bonnet. 
 Kir wan. 
 Dull. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 24. 54 1 
 
 76 
 
 14 05. 44 
 
 S 62 54 E 
 N 12 04 W 
 S 82 38 W 
 
 N 62 53 W 
 S 12 04 E 
 N 82 37 E 
 
 2,328 
 
 188 
 
 1,528 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Dull. 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 31. 94 
 
 76 
 
 13 50. 00 
 
 S 81 34 w 
 S 42 22 W 
 S 22 38 W 
 
 N 81 34 E 
 N 42 21 E 
 N 22 37 E 
 
 451 
 2,746 
 
 4,590 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 26. 46 
 
 76 
 
 13 37- 5° 
 
 N 81 18 W 
 S 49 5° W 
 S 27 21 W 
 
 S 81 18 E 
 N 49 49 E 
 N 27 20 E 
 
 784 
 2,853 
 4, 563 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 7 
 
 38 56 24. 74 
 
 76 
 
 13 28. 26 
 
 N 80 09 W 
 S 53 40 W 
 S 30 49 w 
 
 S 80 10 E 
 N S3 40 E 
 N 30 48 E 
 
 1,033 
 3,008 
 
 4,393 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 8 
 
 38 55 =5- 69 
 
 1 
 
 76 
 
 13 46. 50 
 
 N 83 SI W 
 S 42 52 w 
 S 31 36 E 
 
 S 83 52 E 
 N 42 52 E 
 N 31 35 W 
 
 1,954 
 2,732 
 4,407 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
154 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 CABIN CREEK. 
 (^Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 1 True- bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triansulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 55 25- 69 
 
 76 13 46. 50 N 83 51 W 
 
 S 83 52 E 
 
 1.954 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 
 S 42 52 W 
 
 N 42 52 E 
 
 2.732 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 
 
 S 31 36 E 
 
 N 31 35 W 
 
 4,407 
 
 Green. 
 
 2 
 
 38 56 24. 74 
 
 76 13 28. 26 ! N 80 09 W 
 
 S 80 10 E 
 
 1.033 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 S S3 40 W 
 
 N 53 40 E 
 
 3.008 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 S 30 49 W 
 
 N 30 48 E 
 
 4.393 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 48.84 76 I ^ 17. 88 I S 63 47 W 
 
 N 63 47 E 
 
 1,440 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 vS 46 06 W 
 
 N 46 05 E 
 
 3.742 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 , S 23 34 E 
 
 N 2s 54 W 
 
 2, 052 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore 
 
 to comer No. 4, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 56 37- 44 
 
 76 13 03.46 
 
 S 81 26 w 
 
 N 8i 26 E 
 
 I, 691 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 54 19 W 
 
 N 54 17 E 
 
 3.788 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 34 39 W 
 
 N 34 38 E 
 
 5. i°7 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 5 
 
 38 56 34- 10 
 
 76 13 05. 89 
 
 S 85 04 w 
 
 N 85 03 E 
 
 I, 614 
 
 Bomiet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 55 09 W 
 
 N 55 08 E 
 
 3.671 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 34 47 W 
 
 N 34 46 E 
 
 4.978 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 6 
 
 38 56 30. 96 
 
 76 12 58. 60 
 
 S 88 41 E 
 
 N 88 41 W 
 
 I, 800 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 58 10 W 
 
 N 58 09 E 
 
 3.775 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 17 w 
 
 N 37 16 E 
 
 5.005 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 7 
 
 38 56 42. 20 
 
 76 12 53.22 
 
 S 78 01 w 
 
 N 78 01 E 
 
 1.985 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 
 S 54 41 W 
 
 N 54 40 E 
 
 4, lOI 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 
 S ^6 02 W 
 
 N -,6 01 E 
 
 5.394 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 7 along tlie mean low-water line 
 
 ; the shore 
 
 to comer No. 8, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at 
 
 ts mouth a 
 
 t low tide. 
 
 8 
 
 38 56 34. 64 ! 76 12 50. 76 
 
 S 85 32 W 
 
 N 85 31 E 
 
 2, 012 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 S 58 12 W 
 
 N 58 10 E 
 
 4.015 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 S 38 16 W 
 
 N 38 14 E 
 
 5.230 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 9 
 
 38 56 21. 86 76 12 46. 22 
 
 N 82 39 W 
 
 S 82 40 E 
 
 2,143 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 S 64 30 W 
 
 N 64 28 E 
 
 3.912 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 
 
 
 S 42 25 w 
 
 N 42 24 E 
 
 4,978 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 9 along the mean low-water line of 
 
 the shore t 
 
 3 comer No. 10, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at 
 
 ts mouth a 
 
 t low tide. 
 
 10 
 
 38 56 11.36 ; 76 12 53.74 
 
 N 71 57 W 
 
 S 71 58 E 
 
 2,028 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 
 
 S 68 13 W 
 
 N 68 12 E 
 
 3.589 
 
 Alley. 
 
 
 
 S 42 31 w 
 
 N 42 30 E 
 
 4,806 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 II 
 
 38 55 35-86 76 13 02.36 
 
 S 15 37 E 
 
 N IS 38 W 
 
 4,254 
 
 Green. 
 
 
 
 N 35 19 E 
 
 S 35 19 W 
 
 712 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 
 
 N 42 59 W 
 
 S 42 59 E 
 
 2,495 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 
 
 155 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SAW MILL CREEK. 
 {Prospect Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 54 13-35 
 
 76 13 26. 94 
 
 N 42 52 W 
 N 79 35 W 
 S 53 46 E 
 
 S 42 53 E 
 S 79 36 E 
 N 53 46 W 
 
 3.613 
 2,414 
 2,223 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 41. 45 
 
 76 13 50.46 
 
 N 47 13 W 
 S 73 46 W 
 S 46 51 E 
 
 S 47 14 E 
 N 73 45 E 
 N 46 52 W 
 
 2,504 
 1,827 
 3,307 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 3 
 
 38 55 25. 69 
 
 76 13 46. 50 
 
 N 83 51 W 
 S 42 52 W 
 S 31 36 E 
 
 vS 83 52 E 
 N 42 52 E 
 N 31 35 W 
 
 1.954 
 2.732 
 4.407 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 3S-86 
 
 76 13 02.36 
 
 S 15 37 E 
 N 35 19 E 
 
 N 15 38 W 
 
 S 35 19 w 
 
 4,254 
 712 
 
 Green . 
 
 Brian Reference vStation. 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 59 W 
 
 S 42 59 E 
 
 2,495 
 
 Bonnet. 
 
 S 
 
 38 55 28. 16 
 
 76 12 22. 94 
 
 N 36 43 W 
 N 88 15 W 
 vS 62 49 W 
 
 S 36 44 E 
 S 88 16 E 
 N 62 47 E 
 
 1,049 
 4,146 
 4,565 
 
 Brimi Reference Station. 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 32- 72 
 
 76 12 41.92 
 
 N 2 41 W 
 S 86 32 W 
 S 17 09 E 
 
 S 2 41 E 
 N 86 30 E 
 N 17 08 W 
 
 2,713 
 3,567 
 2,059 
 
 Brian Reference vStation. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 PARSONS ISLAND NARROWS. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 54 41- 66 
 
 76 15 05- 
 
 38 55 19-95 1 76 15 06. 
 
 S 47 18 E N 47 18 W 
 
 N 5 00 E I S 5 00 W 
 
 N 44 15 W S 44 15 E 
 
 N 2^ 25 E 1825 25 W 
 
 S 75 43 W 1 N 75 43 E 
 
 S 12 22 E 1 N 12 22 W 
 
 437 Parsons Island Water 
 
 I, 701 '• Alley. [Tank. 
 1,452 Norman. 
 
 439 , Alley. 
 
 1,018 Norman. [Tank. 
 
 1,626 , Parsons Island Water 
 
 38 55 19. 18 76 15 02. 16 N 6 40 E S 6 40 W I 432 Alley. 
 
 S 78 32 W N 78 32 E [ I, 134 Norman. [Tank. 
 
 S 8 09 E ' N 8 09 W ! I, 578 ! Parsons Island Water 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 55 09-30 
 
 76 14 59. 22 
 
 N 2 04 W 
 N 84 49 W 
 S 6 48 E 
 
 S 2 04 E 
 S 84 49 E 
 N 6 48 W 
 
 762 
 1,193 
 1,238 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Norman. [Tank. 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 56. 56 
 
 76 14 18. 61 
 
 N 51 47 E 
 
 S 51 48 w 
 
 3,081 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 39 W 
 S 49 07 W 
 
 S 42 39 E 
 N 49 07 E 
 
 I, 620 
 I, 222 
 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 6 
 
 38 54 44.00 
 
 76 14 34- 13 
 
 N 50 32 E 
 N 23 05 W 
 S 53 51 W 
 
 S 5° 33 W 
 S 23 OS E 
 N S3 SI E 
 
 3,666 
 
 1,755 
 638 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 Alley. [Tank. 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 7 
 
 38 54 56. 62 
 
 76 14 49- 52 
 
 N 13 23 W 
 N 69 39 W 
 S 7 4S W 
 
 S 13 23 E 
 S 69 40 E 
 N 7 45 E 
 
 1,223 
 
 i,S40 
 
 809 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Norman. [Tank. 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
156 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BALD EAGLE. 
 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Ivongitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 29. 64 
 
 76 14 33.38 
 
 N 18 02 W 
 N 81 38 W 
 S 22 26 W 
 
 S 18 02 E 
 S 81 39 E 
 
 N 22 25 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2, 012 
 
 3, 684 
 4,728 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 54 00. 00 
 
 76 14 09. 88 
 
 S 73 32 E 
 N 29 52 E 
 N 54 23 W 
 
 N 73 31 W 
 S 29 S3 W 
 S 54 24 E 
 
 3, 050 
 
 4,397 
 I, 528 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 3 
 
 38 54 27-78 
 
 76 14 10. 76 
 
 N 31 06 W 
 S 87 48 W 
 S 58 34 E 
 
 S 31 06 E 
 N 87 47 E 
 N 58 33 W 
 
 2,525 
 I, 220 
 
 3, 455 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 27- 88 
 
 76 13 57- 24 
 
 N 37 34 W 
 S 88 10 W 
 S 55 09 E 
 
 S 37 34 E 
 N 88 10 E 
 N 55 08 W 
 
 2, 723 
 1,576 
 3,158 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 04.37 
 
 76 13 42. 15 
 
 S 6s 14 E 
 N 21 43 E 
 N 69 23 W 
 
 N 65 13 W 
 S 21 43 W 
 S 69 24 E 
 
 2,4l6 
 
 3,946 
 2, 108 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 6 
 
 38 53 3°- 70 
 
 76 13 57-36 
 
 N 22 04 W 
 N 83 47 W 
 S 32 00 W 
 
 S 22 OS E 
 S 83 49 E 
 N 31 59 E 
 
 4,410 
 4, 622 
 5.196 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Needle. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 MILL HILL. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 38.92 
 
 76 
 
 12 38. 14 
 
 S 73 10 E 
 N 2 52 W 
 N 66 25 W 
 
 N 73 10 W 
 S 2 52 E 
 S 66 26 E 
 
 530 
 4,53° 
 3.993 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 2 
 
 38 S3 43- 94 
 
 76 
 
 13 10. 82 
 
 S 76 44 E 
 N 8 17 E 
 N 62 58 W 
 
 N 76 43 W 
 S 8 18 W 
 S 62 S9 E 
 
 1,406 
 4,401 
 3,142 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 3 
 
 38 .53 5°-8o 
 
 76 
 
 13 31-74 
 
 S 73 57 E 
 N 16 02 E 
 N 61 57 W 
 
 N 73 56 W 
 S 16 03 W 
 S 61 56 E 
 
 1,998 
 4,290 
 2,546 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 4 
 
 38 54 13- 35 
 
 76 
 
 13 26.94 
 
 N 42 52 W 
 N 79 35 W 
 S S3 46 E 
 
 S 42 53 E 
 S 79 36 E 
 N 53 46 W 
 
 3, 613 
 2,414 
 2,223 
 
 Alley. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
 5 
 
 38 54 32- 72 
 
 76 
 
 12 41. 92 
 
 N 2 41 W 
 S 86 32 W 
 S 17 09 E 
 
 S 2 41 E 
 N 86 30 E 
 N 17 08 W 
 
 2.713 
 3.567 
 2,059 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 Green. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 GREENWOOD CREEK. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 157 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 S3 11-96 
 
 / // 
 76 12 10. 20 
 
 N 16 53 W 
 S 52 48 w 
 S 4 OS W 
 
 S 16 53 E 
 N 52 46 E 
 N 4 05 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 790 
 
 5.741 
 
 4, 121 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 2 
 
 38 S3 20. 70 
 
 76 12 13.48 
 
 N 17 13 W 
 S 49 59 W 
 S 2 41 W 
 
 S 17 14 E 
 N 49 58 E 
 N 2 41 E 
 
 482 
 5.858 
 4,410 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 3 
 
 38 S3 22.08 
 
 76 12 09. 06 
 
 N 32 02 W 
 S 50 22 W 
 S 4 09 W 
 
 S 32 02 E 
 
 N 50 20 E 
 N 4 09 E 
 
 489 
 
 5,978 
 4,464 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 4 
 
 38 S3 13- 24 
 
 76 12 05. 60 
 
 N 26 12 W 
 S 53 " W 
 S 5 42 W 
 
 S 26 12 E 
 N 53 09 E 
 N 5 42 E 
 
 794 
 5.865 
 4,174 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 PROSPECT POINT. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 52.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 49.46 
 
 76 
 
 12 22. 68 
 
 N 3 46 E 
 S 57 25 W 
 S 36 E 
 
 S 3 46 W 
 N 57 23 E 
 N 36 W 
 
 I. 518 
 
 5,037 
 3,353 
 
 Green . 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 55. 00 
 
 76 
 
 12 29.68 
 
 N 12 05 E 
 
 S 12 OS W 
 
 1.357 
 
 Green. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 54 28 W 
 
 N 54 26 E 
 
 4.989 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 3 34 E 
 
 N 3 34 W 
 
 3,545 
 
 Benn. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 o6- 78 
 
 76 
 
 12 15. 16 
 
 N 6 03 W 
 S 53 25 W 
 S 2 22 W 
 
 S 6 03 E 
 N S3 23 E' 
 N 2 22 E 
 
 936 
 5,533 
 3.940 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 4 
 
 38 S3 °i-44 
 
 76 
 
 12 08. 54 
 
 N 13 49 W 
 S S5 59 W 
 S s 08 w 
 
 S 13 49 E 
 N 55 57 E 
 N s 08 E 
 
 1,143 
 5.571 
 3.771 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Beim. 
 
158 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BUGBY. 
 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 ot 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 07.64 
 
 76 14 09. 20 
 
 S 26 44 E 
 
 S 55 41 E 
 N 44 50 E 
 
 N 26 43 W 
 N 55 40 W 
 S 44 51 w 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4,554 
 3.444 
 4,123 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Benn. 
 Green. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 36. 14 
 
 76 14 II. 60 
 
 sS 31 14 w 
 S 45 03 E 
 N 56 32 E 
 
 N 31 14 E 
 N 45 02 W 
 S 56 33 W 
 
 2,647 
 4,109 
 3,561 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 Green. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 43-94 
 
 76 13 10. 82 
 
 S 76 44 E 
 
 N 8 17 E 
 N 62 58 W 
 
 N 76 43 W 
 S 8 18 W 
 S 62 59 E- 
 
 I, 406 
 
 4,401 
 3, 142 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 38- 92 
 
 76 12 38. 14 
 
 S 73 10 E 
 N 2 52 W 
 N 66 25 W 
 
 N 73 10 W 
 S 2 52 E 
 S 66 26 E 
 
 530 
 4,530 
 3, 993 
 
 Green. 
 
 Brian Reference .Station. 
 
 Parsons. 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 53- °4 
 
 76 12 51.34 
 
 N 31 32 E 
 S 50 55 w 
 S 12 50 E 
 
 S 31 32 W 
 N 50 54 E 
 N 12 50 W 
 
 ^,635 
 4,494 
 3,562 
 
 Green. 
 Pearson . 
 Benn. 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 31-38 
 
 76 12 21. 2C 
 
 N I 38 E 
 S 61 51 W 
 S 04 w 
 
 S I 38 W 
 N 63 49 E 
 N 04 E 
 
 2, 125 
 
 4,771 
 2,742 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 7 
 
 38 52 18. 46 
 
 76 13 01. 34 
 
 S 62 40 w 
 S 24 35 E 
 N 23 36 E 
 
 N 62 38 E 
 N 24 35 W 
 S 23 37 W 
 
 3,630 
 2,536 
 2,793 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 Green. 
 
 8 
 
 38 52 oS. 96 
 
 76 13 31. 06 
 
 S 61 07 W 
 S 42 48 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 N 6i 06 E 
 N 42 47 W 
 S 33 27 W 
 
 2,788 
 2,707 
 3,451 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 Green. 
 
 COFFEE. 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 07-52 
 
 76 
 
 13 33- 22 
 
 S 28 19 E 
 N 87 25 E 
 N 21 35 E 
 
 N 28 19 W 
 S 87 26 W 
 S 21 36 W 
 
 2,317 
 1,897 
 5.325 
 
 Herr. 
 Benn. 
 Green. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 
 
 08. 06 
 
 76 
 
 13 31. 06 
 
 S 61 07 W 
 
 S 42 48 E 
 N 33 26 E 
 
 N 61 06 E 
 N 42 47 \V 
 S 33 27 w 
 
 2,788 
 2,707 
 3,451 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 Green. 
 
 3 
 
 38 5^ 
 
 18.46 
 
 76 
 
 13 01.34 
 
 S 62 40 w 
 
 S 24 35 E 
 N 23 36 E 
 
 N 62 38 E 
 N 24 35 W 
 S 23 37 W 
 
 3,630 
 2,536 
 2,793 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 Green. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 
 
 04-58 
 
 76 
 
 12 33- 48 
 
 N 7 14 E 
 S 73 09 W 
 S 9 53 E 
 
 S 7 14 W 
 N 73 07 E 
 N g 53 W 
 
 3,052 
 
 4,137 
 1,867 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 5 
 
 38 51 
 
 43.28 
 
 76 
 
 12 45. 24 
 
 N 10 30 E 
 S 82 30 W 
 S 29 22 E 
 
 S 10 30 W 
 N 82 28 E 
 
 N 29 22 W 
 
 3,810 
 3.681 
 1,286 
 
 Green. 
 Pearson . 
 Benn. 
 
 6 
 
 38 51 
 
 29.86 
 
 76 
 
 12 20. 80 
 
 N 41 E 
 S 89 37 W 
 S I 12 w 
 
 S 41 w 
 N 89 35 E' 
 N I 12 E 
 
 4,199 
 
 4, 2g3 
 
 668 
 
 Green. 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Benn. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 PERSIMMON TREE. 
 (Miles River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 159 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triansulation 
 
 "f 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 39. 24 
 
 76 12 20. 10 
 
 S 35 12 W 
 
 N 35 II E 
 
 3. 53° 
 
 vSara. 
 
 
 
 
 S 75 46 E 
 
 N 75 45 W 
 
 734 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 09 E 
 
 S 71 09 W 
 
 778 
 
 James. 
 
 
 Thcnc 
 
 E along county 
 
 Mundary as delineated on Chart No. 32 
 
 to corner No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 48. 30 
 
 76 13 17. 28 
 
 S 9 22 W 
 
 N 9 22 E 
 
 3>234 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 40 E 
 
 N 77 39 W 
 
 2, 271 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 
 
 N 63 33 E 
 
 S 63 34 w 
 
 1,648 
 
 Benn. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 07. 52 
 
 76 13 33- 22 
 
 S 28 19 E 
 
 N 28 19 W 
 
 2,317 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 25 E 
 
 S 87 26 W 
 
 1,897 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 
 
 N 21 3s E 
 
 S 21 36 W 
 
 5.325 
 
 Green. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 29. 86 
 
 76 12 20. 80 
 
 N 41 E 
 
 S 41 w 
 
 4. 199 
 
 Green. 
 
 
 
 
 S 89 37 W 
 
 N 89 35 E 
 
 4,293 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 S I '12 W 
 
 N I 12 E 
 
 668 
 
 Benn. 
 
 5 
 
 38 51 19.38 
 
 76 12 26. 20 
 
 N 2 25 E 
 
 S 2 25 w 
 
 4,556 
 
 Green. 
 
 
 
 
 N 85 32 W 
 
 S 8s 33 E 
 
 4,164 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 13 E 
 
 N 22 13 W 
 
 340 
 
 Benn. 
 
 SHIPPEN HOLE. 
 
 (Wye River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 01. 04 
 
 76 
 
 12 07.44 
 
 S 32 34 W 
 S 39 44 E 
 N 40 34 E 
 
 N 32 33 E 
 N3944W 
 S 40 35 W 
 
 2, 161 
 629 
 
 1,374 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Tames. 
 
 "Bruffs. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 05.78 
 
 76 
 
 12 14. 70 
 
 S 26 07 W 
 S 42 41 E 
 N 50 50 E 
 
 N 26 07 E 
 N 42 41 W 
 S 50 51 W 
 
 2,207 
 
 875 
 
 I, 399 
 
 Herr. 
 
 James. 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 
 
 18.46 
 
 76 
 
 12 00. 60 
 
 S 29 og W 
 S 56 06 E 
 
 N 57 24 E 
 
 N 29 oS E 
 N 56 05 W 
 S 57 24 w 
 
 2,75s 
 819 
 846 
 
 Herr. 
 Law. 
 Bruffs. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 38.88 
 
 76 
 
 II 55-38 
 
 S 12 54 w 
 
 S 67 S9 E 
 N 10 2S W 
 
 N 12 54 E 
 N 67 59 W 
 S 10 28 E 
 
 647 
 620 
 
 113 
 
 Hough . 
 Bruffs. 
 Won. 
 
 5 
 
 38 SI 
 
 40.30 
 
 76 
 
 II 46. 76 
 
 N 13 13 E 
 N 75 39 W 
 S 28 43 w 
 
 S 13 13 W 
 S 75 39 E 
 N 28 43 E 
 
 969 
 256 
 
 773 
 
 Nose. 
 Won. 
 
 Hough . 
 
 6 
 
 38 51 
 
 11.30 
 
 76 
 
 II 56.38 
 
 s 33 52 w 
 
 S 69 IS E 
 N 40 47 E 
 
 N 33 52 E 
 N 69 15 W 
 S 40 48 w 
 
 2, 610 
 607 
 921 
 
 Herr. 
 Law. 
 Bruffs. 
 
i6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 MILLS. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 51 38. 88 
 
 76 II 55. 38 
 
 S 12 54 W 
 S 67 59 E 
 N 10 28 W 
 
 N 12 54 E 
 
 N 67 59 W 
 S 10 28 E 
 
 647 
 620 
 "3 
 
 Hough 
 Bruffs. 
 Won. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 50. 10 
 
 76 II 57.08 
 
 S 5 II E 
 S 45 25 E 
 N 38 52 E 
 
 N 5 II W 
 N 45 25 W 
 S 38 52 W 
 
 268 
 871 
 786 
 
 Won. 
 
 Bruffs 
 
 Nose. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 03. 76 
 
 76 II 36.74 
 
 N 47 08 E 
 N IS 43 W 
 S 35 08 W 
 
 S 47 08 W 
 S 15 43 E 
 N 35 08 E 
 
 553 
 157 
 890 
 
 Snout. 
 Nose. 
 Won. . 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 12. 66 
 
 76 II 33. 18 
 
 N 2 06 E 
 S 42 38 W 
 S 7 58 E 
 
 S 2 06 W 
 N 42 38 E 
 N 7 58 W 
 
 604 
 
 201 
 
 1,332 
 
 Stop. 
 Nose. 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 51 51-3° 
 
 76 II 24. 38 
 
 S 4 30 w 
 S 86 02 E 
 N 5 43 E 
 
 N 4 30 E 
 N 86 02 W 
 S 5 44 w 
 
 601 
 
 390 
 801 
 
 Shaw. 
 South. 
 Snout. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 51 40.30 
 
 76 II 46. 76 
 
 N 13 13 E 
 N 75 39 W 
 S 28 43 w 
 
 S 13 13 w 
 S 75 39 E 
 N 28 43 E 
 
 969 
 256 
 
 773 
 
 Nose. 
 Won. 
 Hough 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Wye River — 
 
 Chart No. 32.] 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 03. 76 
 
 76 II 36. 74 
 
 N 47 08 E 
 N 15 43 W 
 S 35 p8 W 
 
 S 47 08 W 
 S 15 43 E 
 N 35 08 E 
 
 553 
 157 
 890 
 
 Snout. 
 
 Nose. 
 
 Won. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 22. 34 
 
 76 II 37. 50 
 
 s 2 44 w- 
 
 S 59 35 E 
 
 N 27 21 E 
 
 N 2 44 E 
 N 59 35 W 
 S 27 21 W 
 
 476 
 494 
 296 
 
 Nose. 
 
 Snout. 
 
 Stop. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 28. 04 
 
 76 II 29. 30 
 
 S 2:; 22 E 
 N 76 31 E 
 N 48 32 W 
 
 N 25 22 W 
 S 76 :;i W 
 S 48 32 E 
 
 489 
 522 
 107 
 
 Snout. 
 
 Leaven. 
 
 vStop. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 55. 02 
 
 76 II 42. oS 
 
 S 12 oi E 
 N 73 07 E 
 N 22 20 E 
 
 N 12 01 W 
 S 73 °7 W 
 S 22 20 W 
 
 406 
 
 2,615 
 451 
 
 Orb. 
 
 Twixt. 
 
 Pincy. 
 
 • 5 
 
 38 52 51- °5 
 
 76 II 33.48 
 
 N 75 02 E 
 N 5 46 W 
 S 28 29 W 
 
 S 75 02 W 
 S 5 46 E 
 N 28 29 E 
 
 425 
 553 
 299 
 
 Star. 
 
 Piney. 
 
 Orb. 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 28. 58 
 
 76 II 22. gS 
 
 N 77 58 W 
 S 5 20 W 
 N 73 07 E 
 
 S 77 58 E 
 N 5 20 E 
 S 73 °7 W 
 
 253 
 463 
 
 357 
 
 Stop. 
 Snout. 
 Leaven . 
 
 ' 
 
 38 52 12.66 
 
 76 II 33. iS 
 
 N 2 06 E 
 S 42 s8 W 
 S 7 58 E 
 
 S 2 06 w 
 
 N 42 38 E 
 N 7 58 W 
 
 604 
 
 201 
 
 1.332 
 
 Stop. 
 Nose. 
 Shaw. 
 
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 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 BAXTERS HOLLOW. 
 
 {IVye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 161 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 t 
 
 38 52 51. 05 
 
 76 II 33.48 
 
 / 
 
 N 75 02 E 
 N s 46 W 
 S 28 29 W 
 
 / 
 S 75 02 W 
 S 5 46 E 
 N 28 29 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 425 
 553 
 299 
 
 Star. 
 
 Piney. 
 
 Orb. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 55- 02 
 
 76 II 42. 08 
 
 S 12 01 E 
 
 N 73 07 E 
 
 N 22 20 E 
 
 N 12 01 W 
 
 S 73 07 w 
 
 S 22 20 W 
 
 406 
 
 2, 615 
 
 451 
 
 Orb. 
 
 Twixt. 
 
 Piney. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 15. 04 
 
 76 II 25. 26 
 
 S 46 28 W 
 N 87 39 E 
 N 67 42 E 
 
 N 46 28 E 
 S 87 40 w 
 S 67 42 w 
 
 375 
 
 2, 060 
 
 378 
 
 Piney. 
 Twixt. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 18. 30 
 
 76 II 10. 28 
 
 N 64 25 E 
 N 52 52 W 
 S 09 W 
 
 S 64 25 W 
 
 S 52 52 E 
 N 09 E 
 
 I, 214 
 
 56 
 
 386 
 
 Owe. 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Darce. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 14- 48 
 
 76 1 1 08. 88 
 
 S 8 23 W 
 S 86 45 E 
 N 26 37 W 
 
 N 8 23 E 
 N 86 44 W 
 S 26 37 E 
 
 260 
 
 I, 270 
 182 
 
 Darce. 
 Wide. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 53 09. 78 
 
 76 II 24. 96 
 
 S 73 49 W 
 N 82 43 E 
 N 46 51 E 
 
 N 73 49 E 
 S 82 44 W 
 S 46 51 W 
 
 292 
 
 2, 068 
 
 469 
 
 Piney. 
 Twixt. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 PACA. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 S3 13- 58 
 
 76 10 38. 88 
 
 S 74 41 w 
 S 84 59 E 
 N 21 21 E 
 
 N 74 41 E 
 N 84 59 W 
 S 21 21 W 
 
 860 
 
 479 
 734 
 
 Darce. 
 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 14. 48 
 
 76 II 08. 88 
 
 S 8 23 W 
 
 S 86 45 E 
 N 26 37 W 
 
 N 8 23 E 
 N 86 44 W 
 S 26 37 E 
 
 260 
 
 I, 270 
 182 
 
 Darce. 
 Wide. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 18. 30 
 
 76 II 10. 28 
 
 N 64 25 E 
 N 52 52 W 
 S 09 W 
 
 S 64 25 W 
 
 S 52 52 E 
 N 09 E 
 
 I, 214 
 
 56 
 
 386 
 
 Owe. 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Darce. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 25. 72 
 
 76 10 35. 20 
 
 N 77 24 W 
 S 40 07 E 
 N 31 50 E 
 
 S 77 25 E 
 N 40 06 W 
 S 31 50 w 
 
 993 
 589 
 323 
 
 Ferry. 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 15- 28 
 
 76 10 31.94 
 
 S 71 22 E 
 N 7 39 E 
 N 82 41 W 
 
 N 71 22 W 
 S 7 39 W 
 S 82 41 E 
 
 3" 
 
 631 
 
 1,064 
 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
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 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BRYAN. 
 {Wye River — Oiart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Loositude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 53 15- 28 
 
 76 10 31.94 
 
 S 71 22 E 
 
 N 7 39 E 
 N 82 41 W 
 
 N 71 22 W 
 g o7 39 W 
 S 82 41 E 
 
 3" 
 
 631 
 
 I, 064 
 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 Ferry. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 25- 72 
 
 76 10 35. 20 
 
 N 77 24 W 
 S 40 07 E 
 N 31 so E 
 
 S 77 25 E 
 N 40 06 W 
 S 31 50 w 
 
 993 
 589 
 323 
 
 Ferry. 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 28. 30 
 
 76 10 22. 88 
 
 S s 52 E 
 N 47 S3 E 
 N 39 38 W 
 
 N s 52 W 
 S 47 53 W 
 S 39 38 E 
 
 541 
 565 
 243 
 
 Wide. 
 Aller. 
 Owe. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 46- 42 
 
 76 10 23. 88 
 
 N 68 20 W 
 S 16 so W 
 N 90 00 E 
 
 S 68 20 E 
 
 N 16 so E 
 S 90 00 W 
 
 210 
 
 443 
 231 
 
 Hook. 
 Owe. 
 Chin. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 38- 26 
 
 76 10 14. 86 
 
 N 78 16 E 
 N I S2 W 
 S 67 SI w 
 
 S 78 16 W 
 S I 52 E 
 N 67 51 E 
 
 212 
 276 
 396 
 
 Aller. 
 Chin. 
 Owe. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 53 18.40 
 
 76 10 18. 66 
 
 N 27 03 W 
 S IS 18 W 
 S 84 33 E 
 
 S 27 03 E 
 N 15 18 E 
 N 84 33 W 
 
 585 
 212 
 
 305 
 
 Owe. 
 Wide. 
 
 Twist. 
 
 
 WYE ISLAND. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 57- 94 
 
 76 10 38. 40 
 
 N 43 43 E 
 N II S2 E 
 N 70 22 W 
 
 S 43 44 W 
 S II S2 W 
 S 70 22 E 
 
 671 
 
 1,237 
 
 893 
 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 Darce. 
 
 2 
 
 38 53 08. 74 
 
 76 II 10. 50 
 
 N 6 13 W 
 
 N 79 55 E 
 S 4 14 E 
 
 S 6 13 E 
 S 79 s6 W 
 N 4 i4 w 
 
 359 
 I, 696 
 
 63 
 
 Ferry. 
 Twist. 
 Darce. 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 11-22 
 
 76 II 09. 78 
 
 N II 59 W 
 N 82 39 E 
 S 5 30 W 
 
 S II 59 E 
 S 82 39 W 
 
 N s 30 E 
 
 278 
 
 I, 664 
 
 149 
 
 Ferry. 
 Twist. 
 Darce. 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 13- 18 
 
 76 10 57. 72 
 
 S 88 20 E 
 N 61 13 W 
 S S7 14 W 
 
 N 88 20 W 
 S 61 13 E 
 N S7 14 E 
 
 974 
 429 
 395 
 
 Wide. 
 Ferry. 
 Darce . 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 08. 52 
 
 76 10 42. 28 
 
 N 77 12 E 
 N 6s OS W 
 S 8s 37 W 
 
 S 77 12 W 
 S 6s 05 E 
 N 8s 37 E 
 
 582 
 863 
 741 
 
 Wide. 
 Ferry. 
 Darce. 
 
 6 
 
 38 53 n- 58 
 
 76 10 38. 88 
 
 S 74 41 w 
 S 84 S9 E 
 N 21 21 E 
 
 N 74 41 E 
 N 84 S9 W 
 S 21 21 W 
 
 860 
 479 
 734 
 
 Darce. 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 
 7 
 
 38 53 15- 28 
 
 76 10 31.94 
 
 S 71 22 E 
 N 7 39 E 
 N 82 41 W 
 
 N 71 22 W 
 S 7 39 W 
 S 82 41 E 
 
 311 
 
 631 
 
 1,064 
 
 Wide. 
 Owe. 
 Ferry. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 ROUNDARiEs OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 DRUM POINT. 
 
 (Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 163 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 c , „ 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 56. 70 
 
 76 II 21. 80 
 
 S 52 03 E 
 N 43 29 E 
 N 45 17 W 
 
 N 52 03 W 
 S 43 29 w 
 S 45 18 E 
 
 131 
 207 
 512 
 
 Star. 
 
 Twixt. 
 
 Piney. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 56. 66 
 
 76 1 1 29. 36 
 
 S 29 04 W 
 S 75 19 E 
 N 24 27 W 
 
 N 29 04 E 
 N 75 19 W 
 S 24 27 E 
 
 517 
 397 
 
 Orb. 
 Star. 
 Piney. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 53 09. 32 
 
 76 II 21. 10 
 
 N 35 34 E 
 S 80 14 w 
 S 9 31 E 
 
 S 35 34 W 
 N 80 14 E 
 N 9 31 W 
 
 413 
 387 
 513 
 
 Ferry. 
 Piney. 
 Star. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 S3 11-22 
 
 76 II 09. 78 
 
 N II 59 W 
 N 82 39 E 
 S 530 w 
 
 S II 59 E 
 S 82 39 W 
 
 N 530 E 
 
 278 
 
 I, 664 
 
 149 
 
 Ferry. 
 Twist. 
 Darce. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 53 08. 74 
 
 76 II 10. 50 
 
 N 6 13 W 
 
 N 79 55 E 
 S 4 14 E 
 
 S 6 13 E 
 S 79 56 w 
 
 N 4 14 W 
 
 359 
 I, 6g6 
 
 63 
 
 Ferry. 
 Twist. 
 Darce. 
 
 
 WYE RIVER MIDDLEGROUND. 
 (Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 28. 26 
 
 76 II 
 
 18.82 
 
 N 137 E 
 N 79 55 W 
 S 8 26 W 
 
 S 137 w 
 S 79 55 E 
 N 8 26 E 
 
 879 
 362 
 
 454 
 
 Star. 
 Stop. 
 Snout. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 38- 54 
 
 76 II 
 
 26.36 
 
 S 29 06 W 
 S 61 38 E 
 N 22 48 E 
 
 N 29 06 E 
 N 61 37 W 
 S 22 48 W 
 
 32s 
 489 
 
 S77 
 
 Stop. 
 
 Leaven. 
 
 Star. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 56. 66 
 
 76 II 
 
 29.36 
 
 S 29 04 W 
 S 75 19 E 
 N 24 27 W 
 
 N 29 04 E 
 
 N 75 19 W 
 S 24 27 E 
 
 517 
 313 
 397 
 
 Orb. 
 Star. 
 Piney. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 56. 70 
 
 76 II 
 
 21.80 
 
 S 52 03 E 
 N 43 29 E 
 N 45 17 W 
 
 N 52 03 W 
 S 43 29 W 
 S 45 18 E 
 
 131 
 207 
 512 
 
 Star. 
 
 Twixt. 
 
 Piney. 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 44. 36 
 
 76 II 
 
 14-38 
 
 N 15 22 W 
 S 86 45 W 
 S 14 57 E 
 
 S IS 22 E 
 N 86 44 E 
 N 14 57 W 
 
 348 
 646 
 
 444 
 
 Star. 
 Orb. 
 
 Leaven. 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 28. 52 
 
 76 II 
 
 13.88 
 
 N 43 48 E 
 N 83 36 W 
 S 23 IS W 
 
 S 43 48 w 
 S 83 36 E 
 N 23 16 E 
 
 147 
 490 
 
 499 
 
 Leaven. 
 
 Stop. 
 
 Snout. 
 
164 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 HESS. 
 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 41. 26 
 
 76 II 04. 68 
 
 N 84 54 W 
 
 S 84 54 E 
 
 728 
 
 Edward. 
 
 
 
 
 N 22 44 W 
 
 S 22 44 E 
 
 338 
 
 South. 
 
 
 
 
 S 6s 16 W 
 
 N 65 16 E 
 
 624 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 44. 72 
 
 76 II 17. 94 
 
 N 48 21 E 
 
 S 48 21 W 
 
 293 
 
 South. 
 
 
 
 
 N 34 09 W 
 
 S 34 09 E 
 
 959 
 
 Nose. 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 53 W 
 
 S 29 S3 E 
 
 435 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 15. 60 
 
 76 II 30. 14 
 
 S 41 12 w 
 
 N 41 12 E 
 
 329 
 
 Nose. 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 26 E 
 
 N 84 26 W 
 
 233 
 
 Snout. 
 
 
 
 
 N 6 45 W 
 
 S 6 45 E 
 
 493 
 
 Stop. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 18. 68 
 
 76 II 19.94 
 
 N 30 51 E 
 
 S 30 SI W 
 
 509 
 
 Leaven. 
 
 
 
 
 N 40 14 W 
 
 S 40 14 E 
 
 506 
 
 Stop. 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 23 W 
 
 N 16 23 E 
 
 131 
 
 Snout. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 38 51 50.72 
 
 excluding 
 
 76 
 
 II 
 
 07. 
 
 52 
 
 s 
 
 82 
 
 24 w 
 
 N 
 
 82 
 
 24 
 
 E 
 
 
 South. 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 40 
 
 18 w 
 
 N 
 
 40 
 
 17 
 
 E 
 
 761 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 72 
 
 22 E 
 
 N 
 
 72 
 
 22 
 
 W 
 
 840 
 
 Edward. 
 
 STONE WHARF. 
 (Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 50.80 
 
 76 10 58.08 
 
 N 42 27 E 
 S 88 06 W 
 S 51 48 w 
 
 S 42 27 W 
 
 N 88 06 E 
 N 51 48 E 
 
 731 
 305 
 943 
 
 Flat. 
 
 South. 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 53- 74 
 
 76 II 02. 82 
 
 S 58 41 w 
 S 62 13 E 
 
 N 54 34 E 
 
 N 58 41 E 
 N 62 13 W 
 
 S 54 34 W 
 
 210 
 
 764 
 759 
 
 South. 
 
 Edward. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 04. 80 
 
 76 10 53. 60 
 
 S 41 14 w 
 S 30 42 E 
 N 79 54 E 
 
 N 41 14 E 
 N 30 43 W 
 S 79 54 W 
 
 642 
 849 
 381 
 
 South. 
 
 Edward. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 
 
 04- 54 
 
 76 10 45- 78 
 
 S 53 01 W 
 S 17 28 E 
 N 6s S3 E 
 
 N S3 01 E 
 N 17 28 W 
 S 6s 53 W 
 
 787 
 756 
 185 
 
 South. 
 
 Edward. 
 
 Flat. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Amies County, Md. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 165 
 
 RACE HORSE (QUEEN ANNES COUNTY). 
 [Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeulation 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 . ,. 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 41. 04 
 
 76 10 59.44 
 
 N 82 59 E 
 N 40 06 W 
 S 70 13 W 
 
 S 83 00 W 
 S 40 06 E 
 
 N 70 12 E 
 
 592 
 
 417 
 749 
 
 Edward. 
 South. 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 54. 38 
 
 76 10 51. 82 
 
 S 45 39 E 
 N 38 09 E 
 S 74 28 W 
 
 N 45 39 W 
 S 38 09 W 
 N 74 27 E 
 
 540 
 531 
 488 
 
 Edward. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 South. 
 
 3 
 
 38 SI 58. 16 
 
 76 10 41.72 
 
 N II 59 E 
 S 70 39 W 
 S 13 20 E 
 
 S n 59 W 
 N 70 39 E 
 N 13 20 W 
 
 297 
 780 
 519 
 
 Flat. 
 
 South. 
 
 Edward. 
 
 - 4 
 
 38 SI 56- 76 
 
 Then 
 
 1 
 
 76 10 34. 74 
 
 ce along county 
 
 S 8 00 W 
 N !;7 01 E 
 N ip 54 W 
 boundary as ( 
 
 N 8 00 E 
 S 57 02 W 
 S ig 54 E 
 lelineated on I 
 
 463 
 7. "is 
 360 
 2hart No. 3 
 
 Edward. 
 Albert. 
 Flat. 
 2 to comer No. i. 
 
 WHETSTONE. 
 (Wye River — Chart No. 32.' 
 
 38 51 
 
 5S- 
 
 86 
 
 38 52 
 
 01. 
 
 18 
 
 38 52 
 
 06. 
 
 62 
 
 38 52 
 
 17- 
 
 26 
 
 3852 
 
 27 
 
 72 
 
 38 5^ 
 
 26 
 
 50 
 
 76 10 09. 00 
 
 76 10 15. 58 
 
 76 10 07. 
 
 76 10 09. 48 
 
 S 7 36 W 
 N 60 57 E 
 N 5 59 W 
 
 N 81 42 E 
 N 25 59 E 
 N 73 IS W 
 
 N 39 44 E 
 N 46 06 W 
 S 6 42 W 
 
 N 28 08 E 
 S 74 46 W 
 S 6 48 W 
 
 76 10 00. 40 , N 7 52 E 
 S 8s 38 W 
 S 36 37 W 
 
 70 oy 57. 10 
 
 S I 19 w 
 
 S 85 52 E 
 
 N 41 24 E 
 
 N 7 36 E 
 S 60 57 W 
 S s 59 E 
 
 S 81 43 W 
 S 25 59 W 
 S 73 15 E 
 
 S 39 44 W 
 S 46 06 E 
 N 6 42 E 
 
 S 28 08 W 
 N 74 46 E 
 N 6 48 E 
 
 S 7 52 W 
 N 85 ^8 E 
 N 36 37 E 
 
 N I 19 E 
 
 N 85 52 W 
 S 41 24 W 
 
 5°3 
 572 
 443 
 
 424 
 
 "3 
 867 
 
 396 
 30 
 282 
 
 52 
 449 
 
 163 
 490 
 
 Lloyd. 
 Cousin. 
 Albert. 
 
 680 Cousin. 
 291 Albert. 
 655 Flat. 
 
 Baldwins. 
 
 Albert. 
 
 Lloyd. 
 
 Attila. 
 Le Seur. 
 Albert. 
 
 Tobinc . 
 Attila. 
 Lc Seur. 
 
 Baldwins. 
 
 Sylvia. 
 
 Gusta. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 32 to corner No. 7. 
 38 52 20.62 I 76 10 01. 72 ! N 4 21; W ' S 4 2^ E I 236 ] Attila. 
 
 S 62 3; W N 62 3; E 262 Le Seur. 
 
 ' S 37 57 E I N 37 57 W I 185 I Baldwins. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 32 to comer No. 8. 
 38 52 10. 38 I 76 10 01. 42 I S 54 43 E I N 54 43 W 1 367 I Cousin. 
 
 I N 28 00 E I S 28 00 W 226 Baldwins. 
 
 I N 47 03 W i S 47 04 E I 329 I Le Seur. 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 32 to comer No. i . 
 I I I I 
 
1 
 
 1 66 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MELVIN. 
 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 38 52 26. 50 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 D's'a"" station ' 
 
 I 
 
 76 09 57. 10 
 
 S I 19 w 
 S 8s 52 E 
 N 41 24 E 
 
 N I 19 E 
 N 85 52 W 
 S 41 24 w 
 
 Yards. 
 
 344 Baldwifns. 
 163 1 Sylvia. 
 490 1 Gusta. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 27.72 
 
 76 10 00. 40 
 
 N 7 52 E 
 S 85 38 W 
 S 36 37 W 
 
 S 7 52 W 
 N 85 38 E 
 N 36 37 E 
 
 385 ) Tobine. 
 
 52 ' Attila. 
 449 Le Seur. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 39- 03 
 
 76 09 58. 40 
 
 S 15 18 W 
 S 81 14 E 
 N 6 21 W 
 
 N IS 18 E 
 N 81 14 W 
 S 6 21 E 
 
 400 ! Attila. 
 362 1 Gusta. 
 458 1 Sang. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 59- 52 
 
 76 09 50. 37 
 
 S 48 08 W 
 S 28 33 E 
 S 84 55 E 
 
 N 48 08 E 
 N 28 33 W 
 N 84 55 W 
 
 352 !|Sang. 
 533 Nodim. 
 327 j Go. 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 52. 64 76 09 45. 28 S 89 31 W N 89 31 E 396 1 Sang. 
 S 26 53 E N 26 53 W 265 1 Nodim. 
 N 43 23 E 1 S 43 23 W 280 ! Go. 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 32 to corner No. i. 
 
 
 
 
 DIVIDING. 
 
 
 
 
 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 52. 18 
 
 76 09 12. 82 
 
 N 81 40 E 
 
 S 81 40 w 
 
 382 
 
 Deck. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 04 E 
 
 S 5 04 W 
 
 226 
 
 Divide. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 47 W 
 
 S 71 47 E 
 
 699 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as dt 
 
 .lineated on CI 
 
 lart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 52- 48 76 09 30. 12 
 
 N 6s 37 E 
 
 S 65 37 W 
 
 523 
 
 Divide. 
 
 
 
 
 N 44 54 W 
 
 S 44 54 E 
 
 294 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 
 
 S .;o 31 W 
 
 N 50 31 E 
 
 362 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county botmdary as d( 
 
 :lineated on CI 
 
 lart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 3- 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 52. 64 
 
 76 09 45. 28 
 
 S 89 31 W 
 
 N 8g 31 E 
 
 396 
 
 Sang. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 26 53 E 
 
 N 26 53 W 
 
 265 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 23 E 
 
 S 43 23 W 
 
 280 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 59- 52 
 
 P °9 5°- 37 
 
 S 48 08 W 
 
 N 48 08 E 
 
 352 
 
 Sang. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 28 33 E 
 
 N 28 33 W 
 
 533 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 55 E 
 
 N 84 55 W 
 
 327 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 S2 58- 74 
 
 76 eg 37. 94 
 
 N 85 25 W 
 
 S 8s 2S E 
 
 329 
 
 Tum. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 9 29 W 
 
 N 9 29 E 
 
 448 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 89 36 E 
 
 S 89 36 W 
 
 682 
 
 Divide. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 57- 50 
 
 76 09 13. 60 
 
 S 60 48 w 
 
 N 60 47 E 
 
 819 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 34 E 
 
 N 19 34 W 
 
 460 
 
 Quarter. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 41 06 E 
 
 S 41 06 W 
 
 62 
 
 Divide. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Aid. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SHAWNS WHARF. 
 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 52.) 
 
 167 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 u. S. C. & G. S 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 52. 18 
 
 76 09 12. 82 
 
 N 81 40 E 
 N 5 04 E 
 N 71 47 W 
 
 S 81 40 w 
 S 5 04 W 
 S 71 47 E 
 
 Yards. 
 382 
 226 
 699 
 
 Deck. 
 
 Divide. 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 57- 50 
 
 76 og 13. 60 
 
 S 60 48 W 
 S ig 34 E 
 N 41 06 E 
 
 N 60 47 E 
 N 19 34 W 
 S 41 06 W 
 
 819 Nodim. 
 
 460 \ Quarter. 
 
 62 Divide. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 S3 03. 94 
 
 76 og 00. 30 
 
 N 78 37 W 
 S 7 58 E 
 S 83 41 E 
 
 S 78 37 E 
 N 7 57 W 
 N 83 41 W 
 
 67 [ Princess. 
 344 ; Deck. 
 515 1 Philip. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 53 01. 38 
 
 76 08 3g. 78 
 
 N 44 04 W 
 S 49 04 W 
 
 S 43 34 E 
 
 S 44 04 E 
 N 49 04 E 
 
 N 43 34 W 
 
 42 Philip. 
 441 Matter. 
 645 Whale. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 57. 70 
 
 76 08 40. 66 
 
 N 2 04 W 
 S 62 01 w 
 S 53 44 E 
 
 S 2 04 E 
 
 N 62 01 E 
 
 N 5., 44 W 
 
 154 Philip. 
 351 Matter. 
 580 1 Whale. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 59. 30 
 Then 
 
 76 08 55. 38 
 :e along county 
 
 N 88 09 W 
 S 23 ss W 
 N 75 22 E 
 boundary as c 
 
 S 88 09 E 
 N 23 55 E 
 
 s 75 23 w 
 
 elineated on C 
 
 440 Divide. 
 
 202 Deck. 
 
 296 1 Philip. 
 
 ;hart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 I. 
 
 GRANARY POINT. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 
 
 51.88 
 
 76 08 
 
 22.72 
 
 N 62 21 E 
 N 6 IS E 
 N 87 4i W 
 
 S 62 21. W 
 S 6 IS W 
 S 87 41 E 
 
 242 
 112 
 784 
 
 Mom. 
 Granar)- . 
 Matter. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 
 
 53-94 
 
 76 08 
 
 22. 64 
 
 N 81 44 E 
 N 78 35 E 
 S 2 02 W 
 
 S 81 45 W 
 S 78 35 W 
 N 2 02 E 
 
 643 
 217 
 217 
 
 Bush. 
 Mom. 
 Whale. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 54.20 
 
 76 08 
 
 10.39 
 
 S 55 46 W 
 S 14 44 W 
 N 75 °4 E 
 
 N 55 46 E 
 N 14 44 E 
 S 75 04 W 
 
 400 
 291 
 325 
 
 Whale. 
 Chew. 
 Bush. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 
 
 51.88 
 
 76 08 
 
 10. 46 
 
 N 44 07 W 
 N 70 25 W 
 N 88 2i W 
 
 S 44 07 E 
 S 70 26 E 
 S 88 22 E 
 
 155 
 
 330 
 
 1, 106 
 
 Mom. 
 
 Granarj'. 
 
 Matter. 
 
APPENDIXES 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FLSH COiM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Mar>'land Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of ttie Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries'as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Mar)'land; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretarj' of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose 
 to employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark tlie points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 xvork of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Shc. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 (Act of Congress approved June 30. iyo6.I 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriatious for sundry civil expenses of the Govcmmcnlf or the fiscal year cn<lnig,Iunc Uiiitictli. uiiiclccn 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Coiujress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 169 
 
lyo Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. » * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907. 1 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriatious for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 190S.) 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of stu'veys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Marj'land, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Govemmient for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 171 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 1911.] 
 
 AN ACT Makinc appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 afterexpressed, forthefiscalyearending June thirtieth, nineteenhundred and twelve, namely: * » » 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 thirteen thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the Legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act, 
 
 and * * * , 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said siu-vey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grotmds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an acciu-ate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessarv* to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any coimty. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the Clerksof the Circuit 
 coiu't for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerksof the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natttral 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the comities wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 
172 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 
 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March q, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Stxrvey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerniug the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, siu'- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 pxirpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted. That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land ma)' be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five days 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon 
 the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of their 
 duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for cither party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jitry of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, moniiment or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 
 ' Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Annes County, Md. 173 
 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.J 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of igo6, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view. 
 
 1. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of the 
 State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the piu'pose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 imtil the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
 Definition of a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 "No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce. " 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester Coimty in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed, and is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be fotmd, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 
174 Survey of Oyster Bars, Oiicen Annes County, Md. 
 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion ; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufhcient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the act of assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up tmder the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be confined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of motley obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report under the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water tnere is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boudaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster cultiu-ists concerned 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen Anries Comity. Md. 175 
 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic featixres to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations' making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat part)' in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work.^ This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations ^ consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oj'ster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affects the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.* This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with tlie courts and the 
 commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster sxirvey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 • See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 2 See pp. 104 to 123 of First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 ^ See pp. 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 * No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests arc more or less involved; or 
 of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boimdaries of oyster lots leased from the State by 
 private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
l^6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Queen A7ines County, Md. 
 
 Beginning of field work 
 
 Filing of certified charts and reports . 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and 
 delineated 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delin- 
 eated 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated. 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and 
 planted 
 
 Triangulation landmarks estab- 
 lished 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by tri- 
 angulation 
 
 Square miles of water covered by 
 triangulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom 
 with chain apparatus 
 
 Oyster-investigation stations occu- 
 pied 
 
 Tide stations estabhshed 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bot- 
 toms 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings 
 and chain apparatus 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted. . . 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 Aug. 18,1908 
 Jan. 27»i9ii 
 
 Beginning of field work 
 
 Filing of certified charts and reports 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and deUneated 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted 
 
 Triangulation landmarks estabhshed 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangulation 
 
 Square miles of water covered by triangulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with chain 
 apparatus 
 
 Oyster-investigation stations occupied 
 
 Tide stations established 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and chain appa- 
 ratus 
 
 Proiections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published , 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 54 
 
 32,108 
 
 3 
 
 506 
 
 1j9S4 
 
 76s 
 
 840 
 
 1,472 
 
 l»959 
 
 6,844 
 
 25 
 
 1 1 77 339 
 
 276 
 S8 
 63 
 
 1 These statistics do not include the large amount of triangulation. topography, and hydrography resulting from previous work 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, which was utilized in the preparation of the published oyster charts and records. Work in 
 Talbot and Dorchester counties has been finished, but final statistics of results will not be published until these counties 
 are opened for oyster culture. 
 
 2 Less quantities covered by statistics of more than i county. 
 
 3 Total area of natural oyster bars of Connecticut is 5,770 acres. 
 
 O 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1911 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July 6, 1911. 
 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the oificer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June .^o, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, and 1911. 
 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, SupcriHtendtnt. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of ComttKrce ami Labor. 
 
 3 
 
CERTIFICATION 
 
 Baltimore, Md., July 5, igii. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in St. Marys County by the Maryland Shell 
 Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 A ssistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., July 5, igii. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 Swepson Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of St. Marys County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of St. 
 Marys County and in the office of the board of shell fish commissioners on Tnlv 6, igii. 
 
 5 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map follows 203 
 
 Letter op submittal ■ 3 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications ^7 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 18 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 18 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey 18 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 2° 
 
 Organization and equipment 20 
 
 Chronological statement of work 21 
 
 Statistics 22 
 
 General remarks. . . .' 23 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 24 
 
 Leasing charts 25 
 
 Projections 26 
 
 Progress maps 26 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 27 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 29 
 
 Landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey tiuangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 3° 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 3° 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — 
 Chart No. ig (Upper Patuxent River) — 
 
 Prince 33 
 
 Leitcli 33 
 
 Fodder 34 
 
 Buena 34 
 
 Teague 35 
 
 Catholic Church Cross (Benedict) {see also subchart on Chart No. 26) 3S 
 
 City ' 3S 
 
 Hallowing 3^ 
 
 Indian 36 
 
 Dwarf 37 
 
 Sothoron 37 
 
 Buzz 38 
 
 Billiard 38 
 
 Morsel 39 
 
 Trent 39 
 
 Collins 39 
 
 Sheridan 4° 
 
 Cremona 4° 
 
 7 
 
8 CONTENTS. ' 
 
 Landmarks- Continued. 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county anrl adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart Mo. tg — Continued. l-agc. 
 
 Kitt 41 
 
 Oppkit 4 ■ 
 
 Battle 42 
 
 Photo 42 
 
 Fight 42 
 
 Slim 43 
 
 Fbrr 43 
 
 Sweep ., 44 
 
 Island 44 
 
 Peak 45 
 
 Cole 45 
 
 Hutchins 46 
 
 Wheat {see also Chart No. 20) 46 
 
 Mackall {see also Chart No. 20) 46 
 
 SoUers {see also Chart No. 20) 47 
 
 Bars 47 
 
 Lend {see also Chart No. 20) 48 
 
 Chart No. 20 (Lower Patuxent River) — 
 
 Wheat {see also Chart No. 19) 46 
 
 Mackall {see also Chart No. 19) 46 
 
 Sollers {see also Chart No. 19 1 47 
 
 Lend {see also Chart No. 19) 48 
 
 Stock 48 
 
 Stump 48 
 
 Briscoe 49 
 
 Hellen .• 49 
 
 Nat 50 
 
 Ton 50 
 
 Mill 51 
 
 Bur 51 
 
 New 51 
 
 Catholic Church Cross 52 
 
 Cable •. 52 
 
 Town 52 
 
 Crane 53 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church (Solomons) S3 
 
 Knights of Pythias Flagstaff (Solomons) 53 
 
 Sand 54 
 
 Fishstack 54 
 
 Bon 54 
 
 Bareda House Cupola 55 
 
 Drum Point Light 55 
 
 Ben S5 
 
 Craddock 56 
 
 Carroll 2 ^ 56 
 
 Hog 2 56 
 
 Pat 57 
 
 White House (Northeast Chimney) 57 
 
 Cove Point Light 57 
 
 Cedar Point Light 58 
 
 Cain {see also Chart No. 21) , 58 
 
 Desert {see also Chart No. 21) 58 
 
CONTENTS. 9 
 
 Landmarks- Continued. 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 21 (Chesapeake Bay below Cedar Point) — I'aec. 
 
 Cain {sec also Chart No. 20) 5^ 
 
 Desert {sec also Chart No. 20) S^ 
 
 Hooper Island Light 59 
 
 Kord 59 
 
 Reed * 59 
 
 Point Agin 60 
 
 Chart No. 22 (Chesapeake Bay vicinity of Point No Point)— 
 
 Point No Point 6° 
 
 Point No Point Light 60 
 
 St. Jerome ^ 61 
 
 St. Michael Catholic Church Spire 61 
 
 Point Look-in 61 
 
 Potomac {see also Chart N. 23) 62 
 
 Point Lookout Light {see also Chart No. 23) 62 
 
 Hall 62 
 
 Hall House (Middle Chimney) 63 
 
 Sig {see also Chart No. 24) 63 
 
 Chart No. 23 (mouth of Potomac River) — 
 
 Potomac {see also Chart No. 22) 62 
 
 Point Lookout Light {see also Chart No. 22) 62 
 
 Smith Point Light 63 
 
 Chart No. 24 (St. Marys River and Smith Creek) — 
 
 Sig {see also Chart No. 22) 63 
 
 Red Beacon (1908) 63 
 
 Dago 64 
 
 Tab 64 
 
 Pier : 64 
 
 Pipe 65 
 
 Enough 65 
 
 Drum 65 
 
 In 66 
 
 Oak 66 
 
 Out 67 
 
 Stung 67 
 
 Jutland 67 
 
 Flat.., 68 
 
 Flagpole 68 
 
 Ran2 68 
 
 Day 69 
 
 Labor 69 
 
 Lynch Point 3 (Virginia) {see Progress map) 70 
 
 Between 7° 
 
 Fort 71 
 
 Pond 71 
 
 Rod (Priest's House) : 71 
 
 Thompson 7^ 
 
 Raley 72 
 
 Inigoes 73 
 
 St. Inigoes Church Cross 73 
 
 Church 73 
 
 Cottage 74 
 
 Dusky 74 
 
lO CONTENTS. 
 
 Landmarks Contiimetl. 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 24 — Continued. Page. 
 
 Cirason 75 
 
 Rock 7S 
 
 Smoke 75 
 
 Chestnut 76 
 
 Sleep 76 
 
 Grind 76 
 
 Kennedy 77 
 
 Coppage 77 
 
 Chan 78 
 
 Bello 78 
 
 Water Tower (Porto Bello) 78 
 
 Gravel 79 
 
 McKay 79 
 
 Brome 80 
 
 Deep 80 
 
 Calvert Monument 81 
 
 Episcopal Church Cross (Old St. Marys) 81 
 
 Pagan 81 
 
 Bend 81 
 
 West Hollow 82 
 
 Horseshoe 82 
 
 Brief 83 
 
 Tenuate 83 
 
 Martin 84 
 
 Soak 84 
 
 Hammett 85 
 
 McCoy 85 
 
 Smack 86 
 
 Cherry 86 
 
 Price 87 
 
 Adams . 87 
 
 Goose 88 
 
 Straits 88 
 
 Combs 88 
 
 Swan 89 
 
 Taylor 89 
 
 Robrecht 90 
 
 Tarkhill 90 
 
 Russell 91 
 
 Lowell 91 
 
 Arbuckle 91 
 
 Wall Q2 
 
 Shehan 92 
 
 Chadwick 92 
 
 Guither , 93 
 
 St. George 4 93 
 
 Piney Point Light 94 
 
 Chart No. 25 (St. Clement Bay and Bretons Bay) — 
 
 Foxwell 94 
 
 Valley 94 
 
 Buzzard 94 
 
CONTENTS. II 
 
 Landmarks -Continued. 
 
 Descriptions ol" triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters -Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 25— Continued. fagc. 
 
 Corn yS 
 
 Cedar 95 
 
 Noname 9" 
 
 Belle 96 
 
 Pine 96 
 
 Healey 97 
 
 Mouldy 97 
 
 Beau 98 
 
 Hollow 98 
 
 Trees 98 
 
 Lovers 99 
 
 Paw 99 
 
 What i°° 
 
 Cherry Cove i°o 
 
 Protestant i°i 
 
 Fence i°i 
 
 Compton i°2 
 
 Sandbar i°2 
 
 Dune i°3 
 
 Newtown ■ '°3 
 
 Grove i°4 
 
 Cedoak i°4 
 
 Kaywood i°4 
 
 Heron ■ i°S 
 
 Blakistone Island Light ■ io5 
 
 Herring Pond 2 (Virginia) {see Progress map) 105 
 
 St. Clement 106 
 
 St. Patrick 106 
 
 Roof i°7 
 
 Canoe ^°7 
 
 Rails i°7 
 
 Woods i°8 
 
 Catholic Church Cross (Newton Neck) 108 
 
 Chapel 108 
 
 Shipping ^09 
 
 Mansion '°9 
 
 Howards ^^° 
 
 Mileys "° 
 
 Bank "o 
 
 Profound i" 
 
 Cecil "2 
 
 Radec 112 
 
 Place "3 
 
 Cobrums ^"^3 
 
 Guest • "4 
 
 Tomakokin "^^4 
 
 Dynard "5 
 
 Turf 1 1 5 
 
 vStones "6 
 
 River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross {see also Chart No. 26) 126 
 
1 2 CONTENTS. 
 
 Landmarks- Continued. 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in coimty and adjacent waters -Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 36 (Wicomico River) — Page. 
 
 Barber ii6 
 
 Upper 117 
 
 Key T17 
 
 Stoddard 118 
 
 Cohouck 1 18 
 
 Hayden 118 
 
 Perry 119 
 
 Burr 119 
 
 Fact 120 
 
 Bowman 120 
 
 Eedling 120 
 
 Farr .■ 121 
 
 Gust 121 
 
 Lyon 122 
 
 Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood) 122 
 
 Hedney 122 
 
 Charles 123 
 
 Weiss 123 
 
 Blakistone 123 
 
 Hard 124 
 
 Rock Point Catholic Church Cross 124 
 
 Prcc 124 
 
 Comer 125 
 
 St. Margaret 2 125 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light 126 
 
 River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross (see also Chart No. 25) 126 
 
 Sound 126 
 
 Bailey 126 
 
 St. Catherine 127 
 
 Waterloo 127 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation 128 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 129 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 130 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county ' — 
 Chart No. ig (upper Patuxent River) — 
 
 Brooks Shallows 133 
 
 Sothoron 133 
 
 Broad Neck (St. Marys County) 134 
 
 Thomas (St. Marys County) 134 
 
 Sandgates 134 
 
 LTpper Forrest 135 
 
 Lower Forrest 135 
 
 Gatton 136 
 
 Captain Point 136 
 
 Peterson (St. Marys County) {see also Chart No. 20) 137 
 
 Neale (see also Chart No. 20) 137 
 
 Mears (St. Marys County) (see also Chart No. 20) 137 
 
 ^ See separate publications for boundaries of natural bars in adjacent counties. 
 
CONTENTS. 13 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 20 (Lower Patuxent River) — Page. 
 
 Peterson (St. Marys County) {see also Chart No. 19) 137 
 
 Neale {see also Chart No. 19) 137 
 
 Mears (St. Marys County) {see also Chart No. 19) 137 
 
 Half Pone 138 
 
 Hawks Nest 138 
 
 Bob Wise 139 
 
 Spencers 139 
 
 Town Creek 140 
 
 Goodwin 140 
 
 La Grande : 141 
 
 Millstone _ 141 
 
 Deep Point Mud 142 
 
 Carroll Muds (St. Marys County) 142 
 
 Hog Island 143 
 
 Chinese Muds (St. Marys County) 143 
 
 Cedar Point Hollow {see also Chart No. 21) 144 
 
 Ckart No. 21 (Chesapeake Bay below Cedar Point) — 
 
 Cedar Point Hollow {see also Chart No. 20) 144 
 
 Rocky Beach 144 
 
 Tenacres 145 
 
 McKay 146 
 
 Fish Hawk {see also Chart No. 22) 146 
 
 Chart No. 22 (Chesapeake Bay in vicinity of Point No Point) — 
 
 Fish Hawk {see also Chart No. 21) 146 
 
 St. Jerome 147 
 
 Shaving Pile 147 
 
 Butler 148 
 
 Point Look-in 148 
 
 Point Lookout {see also Chart No. 23) 149 
 
 Chart No. 2J (mouth of Potomac River) — 
 
 Point Lookout {see also Chart No. 22) 149 
 
 Chart No. 24 (St. Marys River and Smith Creek) — 
 
 Old Hare 149 
 
 Smith Creek 150 
 
 Graves 151 
 
 Jutland , 151 
 
 Dunbar 132 
 
 Sedge Point 153 
 
 Mouth of Creek 153 
 
 Chicken Cock 153 
 
 Cherry 154 
 
 Middleground Lump 155 
 
 Fort 155 
 
 Edmund 155 
 
 Coad .' 156 
 
 Langley Hollow 156 
 
 Priest 157 
 
 Carthagena Creek 157 
 
 Thompson Creek 158 
 
 Raleys Shore 158 
 
14 CONTENTS. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natiu'al oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 24 — Continued. Page. 
 
 Kennedy 159 
 
 Jones : 159 
 
 St. Inigoes North 160 
 
 St. Inigoes South 160 
 
 Coppage 161 
 
 Cooper Creek 161 
 
 Rosecroft Hollow 162 
 
 Gravelly Run 162 
 
 West St. Marys 163 
 
 Seminary 163 
 
 Pagan 164 
 
 Biscoe 165 
 
 Horseshoe 165 
 
 Short Point 166 
 
 Bryan 166 
 
 St. George 167 
 
 Hurdle 167 
 
 Goose Point 168 
 
 Island Shore .' 168 
 
 Milbourne Shore , 169 
 
 Straits 170 
 
 Tarkhill 170 
 
 Swan 171 
 
 RoUin 171 
 
 Cedar Point ? 171 
 
 Shehan ■ 172 
 
 Long 173 
 
 Chadwick 173 
 
 Chart No. 25 (St. Clement Bay and Bretons Bay) — 
 
 Mouldy Creek 1 74 
 
 Island 174 
 
 Paw Paw Hollow ^ ly^ 
 
 Lovers Point 17; 
 
 Stony i7t) 
 
 CK)Ugh 176 
 
 Black Walnut ; 177 
 
 Railway lyj 
 
 Bretons Bay : 178 
 
 Blue Sow 17S 
 
 Heron Island Sound 170 
 
 Heron Island Reef , 170 
 
 Dukehart Channel. 
 
 179 
 
 Horse 180 
 
 St. Clement Entrance 180 
 
 Old Wreck 181 
 
 Newtown Flats 181 
 
 Canoe Creek 182 
 
 Chapel Point 182 
 
 Bluff Woods 183 
 
 Mileys Creek 183 
 
 Abell 184 
 
CONTENTS. 15 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 25 — Continued. Page. 
 
 Reed Point 184 
 
 Guest Marshes 185 
 
 Harry Jacks 186 
 
 Chart No. 26 (Wicomico River) — 
 
 Key 186 
 
 Cohouck 187 
 
 Chaptico Lumps 187 
 
 Mills East 188 
 
 Russell 188 
 
 Manahowic Creek 189 
 
 Bramleigh Creek 189 
 
 White Point 190 
 
 White Point Hollow 190 
 
 Blackistone .• 191 
 
 Bluff Point 191 
 
 Mouth of River 192 
 
 St. Margaret 192 
 
 Bullock 193 
 
 Bullock Island 193 
 
 St. Catherine 194 
 
 Hackley Creek 194 
 
 Waterloo 195 
 
 Silver Spring 195 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 196 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell Fish 
 
 Commission) 200 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey " as now being carried on in Maryland 201 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operatiims of the Government and State . . 20^ 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations ^ of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government, under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.' The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survej' in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessar}- to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurvevs that may 
 become necessary.^ 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports ' of all the operations of the Commission per- 
 formed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland," including results of biological 
 
 ^ See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of tfie Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 - See .Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster survey" as now being 
 carried on in Maryland. 
 
 ■^ These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Anne Arundel. Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles, and St. Marys counties. 
 
 ^ The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the retiuirements of the oyster- 
 culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster 
 culture as soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each 
 arranged for distribution and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 ^ These reports can be obtained by application to the shell fish commission. Marine Bank Building. Baltimore, Md. They 
 are issued annually in October, and the first and second reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 ^ See .\ppeiidL\ B for an extract from the Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, giving a concise summary 
 of the "Haman Oyster Culture Law," 
 
 2606 — II 2 17 
 
1 8 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the cgasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland vShell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.^ A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the sur\-ey of the oyster bars of JMaryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.^ 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published Charts of Natural Oyster Bars 
 and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on the 
 county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 1 See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 * Hon, George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, assistant. Bureau of 
 
 Fisheries. 
 
 ' For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster survey work of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 
 see the annual reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. I9 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the Descriptions of 
 Tringulation Stations of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shell-fish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County." 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great acciu-acy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC vSURVEY IN 
 ST. MARYS COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ^ of the United States relating to 
 the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Wash- 
 ington, have proved very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office op the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, lpo6. 
 Sir; In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Mar\land in making survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be designated 
 to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the provisions of 
 the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray. Assislant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July J, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of the 
 steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as tliis transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Marjdand. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a program of work, and submit estimates in the usual 
 form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 
 * * *■ * ^: -^^ -K- 
 
 Ver\- respecU'uUy, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Siiperintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ORG.\NIZ.\TION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 
 ' For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 21 
 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 office at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house-boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fisheries 
 launch Canvasback * and the steamer Governor McLane ^ of the State fishery force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in St. Marys County ^ dates from 
 May 2, 1908, when the house-boat Oyster left Baltimore for an anchorage in the Patuxent 
 River, inside of Solomons Island. She remained in this harbor for three months, it 
 practically being the only suitable anchorage for the work of the oyster survey for a 
 large part of the Chesapeake Bay shore of both St. Marys and Calvert counties, as well 
 as for the lower Patuxent River. During this period there was a great amount of windy 
 weather and consequent rough seas, which prevented work in the open bay, and in 
 general the triangulation foundation for the oyster sur\?ey made very slow progress. 
 
 On August 4, 1908, the part of the work necessarily done from the mouth of the 
 Patuxent River was completed, and the Oyster was moved about 7 miles up the river 
 to St. Leonards Creek. 
 
 On August 18, 1908, the headquarters for the field work was again changed by 
 moving the house-boat Oyster 8 miles still farther up the river to an anchorage in Battle 
 Creek, where she remained until the completion of that part of the field work which 
 naturally included all the Patuxent River work of Charles and Calvert counties as well 
 as that of St. Marys County, although the results are published separately. 
 
 On September 3, 1908, the house-boat finally left the Patuxent River for Smiths 
 Creek, which is one of the tributaries of Potomac River. From this station there was 
 completed all the remaining work of the Chesapeake Bay shore of St. Marys County 
 as well as that of Smiths Creek and the mouth of St. Marys River. 
 
 During the stay at Smiths Creek the work was greatly delayed by smoky atmos- 
 phere, especially that portion in the open Chesapeake Bay just north of the mouth of 
 Potomac River, where some of the triangulation sides were necessarily comparatively 
 long. 
 
 ^ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, U. S- Bureau of Fisheries. 
 ^ By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 3 The field work of St. Mar>-s, Calvert, and Charles coimties was so intermixed in the Patuxent River that the chronological 
 statement of work for any one of these counties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other two counties. 
 
22 SURVEY Oif OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 On October 7, 1908, the house-boat Oyster was towed to an anchorage at the upper 
 end of St. Marys River off the site of the monument marking Calvert's first settlement 
 in Maryland. From this point the re'niaining work in St. Marys River, St. Inigoes 
 Creek, and St. Georges River was quickly finished on account of very good weather. 
 
 On October 28, 1908, the State steamer Governor McLane towed the Oyster to an 
 anchorage off Rock Point, in the mouth of Wicomico River. From this location there 
 was done all the oyster survey work of both St. Marys and Charles Counties in Wicomico 
 River, St. Catherine Sound, and adjacent waters. 
 
 On November 25, 1908, the four launches of the combined oyster-survey parties 
 towed the house-boat Oyster to harbor off the city of Leonardtown, at the head of Breton 
 Bay. From this station all the oyster-survey work was completed in both Bretons 
 Bay and St. Clements Bay. 
 
 On December 18 and 19, 1908, the McLanc towed the house-boat Oyster and launches 
 to their winter quarters in Baltimore. 
 
 On December 2, 1909, it was found necessary to obtain additional triangulation 
 information for the publication of the technical report for Calvert County, which inci- 
 dentally involved new work required for the report for Charles and St. Marys counties, 
 and field work was carried on for that purpose from that date to December 8, 1909. 
 
 Again, from July 20 to August 11, 1910, while the house-boat Oyster was anchored 
 in the mouth of the Patuxent River for the purpose of carrying on the oyster survey opera- 
 tions in the bay-shore waters of Dorchester County, a number of days when work could 
 not be done in the open bay were employed in checking up deficiencies in the description 
 of stations required for the publications of both Charles and St. Marys Counties. 
 
 The large amount of office work connected with the "oyster survey" of St. Marys 
 County, including computations and drafting necessary for the preparation for publi- 
 cation of the oyster charts and the technical records, was continued intermittently with 
 the office work of other counties from the beginning of the fieldwork in St. Marys County 
 to the time of filing of the certified oyster charts and the technical reports in the archives 
 of the Commission and with the clerk of the circuit court of St. Marys County on July 
 6, 19H. 
 
 STATISTICS.' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 204 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 204 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 186 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 33 
 
 New triangulation stations established 205 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 238 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 160 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 180 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 15 
 
 Triangles computed 443 
 
 Geographic positions computed 210 
 
 Comers of oyster boundaries established by computation 603 
 
 1 These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the oyster survey of St. Marys County, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examinations of 
 the character of the bottom made by the engineers of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new edit ions of charts of the waters of Maryland. 
 See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and the State." 
 
SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 23 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations. . . . 1,809 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 238 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boimdaries prepared for publication 124 
 
 Charts of Natural Oyster Bars prepared for publication 8 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAI, REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Departtnent of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the commission, who, as editor of the commis- 
 sion's annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic oyster 
 investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government work and 
 aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house-boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 • To Mr. Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to count)' boimdaries. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who, as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on, have greatly assisted by furnishing impor- 
 tant information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts ' of the natural oyster bars of St. Marys County, pubHshed by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of eight sheets covering all the waters of 
 St. Marys County in Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay, Smiths Creek, St. Marys River, 
 and tributaries, Bretons Bay, St. Clement Bay, and Wicomico River.' They are pub- 
 lished on a scale of i part in 20,000 (approximately 3^ inches to a statute mile) and are 
 constructed on polyconic projections and based on the United States standard datum of 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the Circuit 
 Court of Charles Count)' and in the office of the Commission at Annapolis, as required 
 by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography '' 
 necessary to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily under- 
 standable both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who 
 may become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain ' 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of comers 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a corner 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners corre- 
 spond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading 
 "Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 
 1 These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, 
 D, C. . 
 
 2 The open waters of the Potomac River, although within the accepted boundaries of the State of Maryland, are under the 
 joint jurisdiction of both Maryland and Virginia as to fisheries, and therefore the natural oyster bars of the Potomac River were 
 not surveyed or are they shown in any way on the oyster charts of the adjacent coimties of St. Marys and Charles. 
 
 3 Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of St. Marys County, prepared and 
 published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland 
 Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey. 
 
 24 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 25 
 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shellfish indus- 
 tries. The I -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond in 
 a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 3-fathom 
 contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on the oyster 
 bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate the outer 
 limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 St. Marys County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the ovster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survc)'. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shellfish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of St. Marys County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, and Charles counties, have been prepared under the direc- 
 tion of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. These charts are constructed on 
 polyconic projections and are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey. They are made on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, 
 as the needs of oyster culture may require. Anne Arundel County required 13 leasing 
 charts; Somerset County, 12 charts; Wicomico County, 2 charts; Worcester County, 3 
 charts; Calvert County, 5 charts; Charles County, 2 charts; and St. Marys County, 8 
 charts to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of 
 rectangular shape by^the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 
26 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Com'nission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections ' covering St. Marys County waters are 15 in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Sun,'ey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in St. Marys County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all 
 the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location 
 and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, and the 
 "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of carry- 
 ing out the laws of Mar3'land relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps ^accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tidewater counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the ovster survey. 
 
 * For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 ' These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
r 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 2^ 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.' 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAl, LIMITS OK COUNTY. 
 
 TIk- laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture ])ro\'ide that "no ])erson siiall be 
 permitted, b\' lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line ■ between the waters "within the territorial limits" of vSt. Marvs 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Commission 
 for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster charts" 
 and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic vSur\'ey, is technically described 
 and defined as follows : 
 
 Paiuxciit Kivcr u-aters of Si. Marys Coiiiily. — Following the boundan,' line between >St. Marys County 
 and Charles County along the middle of Indian Creek as laid down on Chart No. ig, Natural Q\'ster Bars, 
 Mar)-land, to a point defined by the intersection of this boundary- line with the boundar>' line in the 
 Patuxent River between Calvert County on one side and Charles and St. Marys counties on the other 
 side as laid dow'n on Chart No, ig, Natural Oyster Bars, Marj-land; thence down the channel of Patuxent 
 River following the channel boundary line between St. Marj'S and Calvert counties as laid down on 
 Charts Nos. ig and 20. Natural Oj-ster Bars, Maryland, to a point in the mouth of Patuxent River defined 
 by the intersection of this boundary line with a straight line connecting a point defined by latitude 
 38° ig' og.8" and longitude 76° 25' 21.0" ' situated on Drum Point and a point defined by latitude 38° 
 18' 35.g" and longitude 76° 23' sg. 8" situated on Hog Point;' thence along a straight line ending at a 
 point defined by latitude 38° 18' 35. g" and longitude 76° 23' 59.8" situated on Hog Point on the 
 southern side of the entrance to Patuxent River. 
 
 Chesafieake Bay waters of St. Marys County. — Commencing at a point defined by latitude 38° 18' 
 35.9" and longitude 76° 23' 59.8" situated on Hog Point on the southern side of the entrance to Patuxent 
 River; thence along the mean low water line of the Chesapeake Bay shore of St. Marys County across 
 the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, around Cedar Point and Point No Point, across the 
 mouth of St. Jerome Creek, and around Point Look-in to a point defined by latitude 38° 02' 11. o" and 
 longitude 76° 19' 20.8" situated on Point Lookout on the northern side of the mouth of Potomac River. 
 
 Potomac River waters of St. Marys County. — Commencing at a point defined by latitude 38° 02' 1 1 .0" 
 and longitude 76° 19' 20.8" situated on Point Lookout on the northern side of the mouth of Potomac 
 River; thence along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Marys County across the 
 mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, around Cornfield Harbor and Cornfield Point to a point 
 defined by latitude 38° 04' 53.4" and longitude 76° 22' 24.2" situated on a point on the south side of 
 the entrance to Briscoe Creek; thence in a straight line across the mouth of Briscoe Creek to a point 
 defined by latitude 38° 05' 05.4" and longitude 76° 22' 35.3" situated on a point on the north side of 
 Briscoe Creek; thence along the mean low- water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Marys County 
 across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, to a point defined by latitude 38° 05' 14.6" 
 and longitude 76° 22' 47.8" situated on the southeastern side of the entrance to Harr)- James Creek; 
 thence in a straight line across the mouth of Harry James Creek to a point defined by latitude 38° 05' 27.6" 
 and longitude 76° 23' 16.5" situated on the northwestern side of the entrance to Harry James Creek; 
 thence along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Marys County across the mouth 
 of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, to a point defined by latitude 38° 05' 37,8" and longitude 
 76° 23' 33.2" situated on Grays Point on the eastern side of Calvert Bay entrance to Smiths Creek; 
 
 • For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Marj-Iand. the valuable publication enti- 
 tled " The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin. Boundaries, and Election Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and 
 published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, superintendent, should be con- 
 sulted, as the boundaries described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 - See charts uf Natural Oyster Bars, published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at the end of this 
 publication. 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
28 SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 thence in a straight line across the mouth of Smiths Creek to a point defined by latittide 38° oO' 12.8" 
 and longitude 76° 25' 05.0" situated on Kitts Point on the western side of the entrance to Smiths Creek; 
 thence along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Marys County across the mouth 
 of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, to a point defined by latitude ,38° 06' 18.0" and longitude 
 76° 25' 18.4" situated on Kitts Point on the eastern side of the entrance to St. MarjS River; thence in 
 a straight line across the mouth of St. Marys River to a point defined by latitude 38° 06' 18.8" and 
 longitude 76° 27' 53. q" situated on a point on the southeast side of St. Georges Island on the western 
 side of the entrance to St. Marys River; thence along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River 
 shore of St. Marys County across the mouth of Island Creek and other inlets less than 100 yards in width , 
 to a point defined by latitude 38° 08' 04.2" and longitude 76° 29' 58.6" on the southeastern side of the 
 Potomac River entrance to the straits between St. Georges Island and the mainland leading into St. 
 Georges River; thence in a straight line across the straits separating St. Georges Island from the main- 
 land to a point defined by latitude 38° oS' 15.9" and longitude 76° 30' 07.2" situated on the northwestern 
 side of the Potomac River entrance to the straits between St. Georges Island and the mainland lead- 
 ing into St. Georges River; thence along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. 
 Marys County around Piney Point and across the mouth of Herring Creek, Blake Creek, Poplar Hill 
 Creek, and other inlets less than 100 yards in width, to a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 58.3" and 
 longitude 76°«ii' 13.3" situated on Higgins Point on the eastern side of the entrance to Bretons and 
 St. Clement bays; thence in a straight line across the Heron Island Sound entrance to Bretons and St. 
 Clement bays to a point defined by latitude 38° 12' 54. 7" and longitude 76° 43' 12.0" situated on 
 the eastern extremity of the sand bar known as Heron Island; thence in a straight line along the 
 center of Heron Island to a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 07.7" and longitude 76° 43' 51.7" situ- 
 ated on the western extremity of the sand bar known as Heron Island ; thence in a straight line across 
 the Heron Island Sound entrance to St. Clement and Bretons bays to a point defined by latitude 
 38° 12' 30.7" and longitude 76° 44' 34.8" situated on the southeastern end of Blakistone Island; thence 
 along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of Blakistone Island of St. Mar)-s County 
 around Blakistone Island Light and across all inlets less than 100 yards in width to a point defined by 
 latitude 38° 12' 50.8" and longitude 76° 44' 59. o" situated on the northwestern end of Blakistone 
 Island on the southeastern side of Dukehart Channel; thence in a straight line across the Dukehart 
 Channel entrance to St. Clement and Bretons bays to a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 19.8" and 
 longitude 76° 45' 09.9" situated on the mainland on the northwest side of Dukehart Channel; thence 
 along the mean low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Marys County across the mouth of 
 Dukehart Creek and other inlets less than 100 yards in width to a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 39. 7" 
 and longitude 76° 46' 39.9" situated on the eastern side of the eastern St. Catherine Sound entrance to 
 Wicomico River. 
 
 VVicomko River waters of St. Marys County. — Commencing at a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 39.7" 
 and longitude 76° 46' 39. 9" situated on the eastern side of the eastern St. Catherine Sound entrance to 
 Wicomico River; thence in a straight line across the eastern St. Catherine Sound entrance to Wicomico 
 River to a point defined by latitude 38° 13' 42.2" and longitude 76° 47' 17.5" situated on the extreme 
 southeast end of the sand bar making out from the southeast end of St. Catherine Island; thence along 
 a line on the center of the sand bar making out from the southeast end of St. Catherine Island as laid 
 down on Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, to a point defined b)' latitude 38° 14' 02.6" and 
 longitude jb" 47' 32.6" situated on the southeastern end of St. Catherine Island; thence along the mean 
 low-water line of the Potomac River shore of St. Catherine Island of St. Marys County across all inlets 
 less than 100 yards in width to a point defined by latitude 38° 14' 28.9" and longitude 76° 48' 10.9" 
 situated on the northwestern end of St. Catherine Island ; thence in a straight line to a point in the 
 mouth of Wicomico River defined by the intersection of the boundary line down the middle of Wicomico 
 River between St. Marys and Charles counties as laid down on " Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, 
 Maryland," and a straight line between a point on the northwestern end of St. Catherine Island 
 defined by latitude 38° 14' 28.9" and longitude 76° 48' 10.9" and the center point of Cobb Point 
 Bar Light defined by latitude 38"^ 14' 33.3" and longitude 76° 49' 36.9"; thence following the boundary 
 line between St. Marys County and Charles County along the middle of Wicomico River as laid down 
 on " Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to the end of the water boundarj' between St. 
 Marys County and Charles County on the northeastern side of the upper Wicomico River as laid down 
 on " Chart No. 26, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland." 
 
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 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey," which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners," 
 and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respective counties wherein 
 the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the " Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point located at the mouth and near the middle of Patuxent River defined by the 
 intersection of Patu.xent River channel boundarj- line between Calvert CountA- and St. Mars's CountA- 
 as laid d3\ni on Chart No. 20, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, and the straight line between a point 
 situated on Hog Point on the southern side of the entrance to Patuxent River defined by latitude 38° 
 18' 35.9" and longitude 76° 23' 59.8" ' and a point situated on Drum Point on the northern side of the 
 entrance to Patuxent River defined b)-latitude 38° 19' 09.8" and longitude 76° 25' 21.0"; thence along 
 the Chesapeake Bay boundar>- between Calvert and St. Mar>-s counties as laid down on " Chart No. 20, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to a point defined by latitude 38° 19' 37.7" and longitude 76° 19' 19.0" 
 situated about 5^ miles southeast of Cove Point Light and s'^" miles east by north of Drum Point Light: 
 thence along the Chesapeake Bay boundary' between St. Mar>-s and Dorchester counties as laid do\vn 
 on " Chart No. 20, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, "to a point defined by latitude 38° 17' 58.0" and longi- 
 tude 76° 18' 59.7"situated about 2% miles east of Cedar Point Light; thence along the Chesapeake Bay 
 boundary between St. Marys and Dorchester counties as laid down on " Charts Nos. 20, 21, and 22, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, "to a point defined by latitude 38° 04' 34.8" and longitude 76° 12' oi.o" 
 situated near the middle of Chesapeake Bay near a shoal marked by a red buoy of the U. S. Bureau of 
 Lighthouses, which is about 5S s miles west by north of Holland Island Bar Light and ■]} s miles east 
 by north of Point Lookout Light; thence with the waters of Chesapeake Bay in a straight line between 
 Somerset County and St. Mar\-s County as laid down on " Charts Nos. 22 and 23, Natural Ovster Bars. 
 Maryland," to a point on Smith Point defined by the intersection of the straight line Maryland-A"irginia 
 boundary- across Chesapeake Bay and the mean low-water line of the southern shore of Potomac 
 River; thence in a straight line across the mouth of Potomac River along the line dividing the "waters 
 of the Potomac River under the joint jurisdiction of Mar\'land and \'irginia as to fisheries" from the 
 waters of St. Mar\'s County in Chesapeake Bay. as laid down on " Chart No. 23, Natural Oyster Bars, 
 Mar>-land," to a point defined by latitude 38" 02' ii.o" and longitude 70° 19' 20.8" situated on Point 
 Lookout on the northern side of the mouth of Potomac River. ' 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based ou the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 2 The waters of the Potomac River, although belonging to the State of Maryland, are under the joint jurisdiction of Maryland 
 and Virginia as to fisheries, and for this reason the Maryland Shell Fish Commission did not consider it necessary to define the 
 "waters contiguous to St. Marys County " lying in the Potomac River. 
 
LANDMARKS (UNITED vSTATES COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIAN- 
 GULATION STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradully proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGUI,.'\TION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without rcadinq 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which arc omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions: 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 
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 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in tliis publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3 J inches to a statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards jrom (not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," it 
 will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tidewater section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 
32 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." The 
 location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed for 
 plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. K. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S.' 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "obseived 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting t, or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless other- 
 wise stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in manv 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when 
 both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearino; - of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of " Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 
 1 Geographic coordiuates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 " reference stations ' ' described in this publication can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington. D. C. 
 
 * The mean magnetic variation for St. Marys County was 5° 25' west of north in 1910 and increasing at the rate of 4' yearly. 
 
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 33 
 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRI.ANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 PRINCE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River about one fourth of a mile north of mouth of 
 Swanson Creek. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture about 20 feet above high water, 15 yards north- 
 west of edge of bank, 75 yards northeast of a grove of trees and 100 yards southwest of another grove 
 of trees. Locust trees form a fringe along edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Leitch" (S. 83° 01' E.) o 00 00 14^ mile. 
 
 Square chimney on house o 02 %■ mile. 
 
 Chimney on store at Buena Vista 19 
 
 Chimney of Dr. Huggins house at Buena 
 
 Vista 21 
 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house on Hal- 
 lowing Point 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 79 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) no 
 
 Outside chimney on large house on hill 150 
 
 Near end of peak of roof 226 
 
 Middle of clump of trees 273 
 
 Chimney of house 311 
 
 Nail in blaze in crotch of locust tree (6 
 inches diameter) 350 39 10 19-27 meters. 
 
 15 i3<4 miles. 
 
 07 i3^ miles. 
 
 16 2}4 miles. 
 
 38 30 15-94 meters. 
 
 13 30 14-55 meters. 
 
 45 K m'le- 
 
 02 ^^ mile. 
 
 00 100 yards. 
 
 04 ij^ miles. 
 
 LEITCH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River on prominent point opposite mouth of Swanson 
 Creek given on chart as Gods Grace Point but known locally as Leitchs Point. (See chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and gra.ss land about i foot above high water and 
 3 yards north of straight line connecting two round points. It is about 13 yards northwest of tne lower 
 of these two points and 9 yards east of upper point. A creek 3 feet wide has its mouth about ig yards 
 east by south of the station. There are no permanent objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Prince" (N. 83° 00' W.) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near end of comer peak of roof of large 
 
 house on hill 25 02 i^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of wharf-house roof 77 46 ^4 mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 183 32 yi mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 253 58 2 miles. 
 
 Canning house stack 277 22 00 2 miles. 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross " 281 35 30 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 308 52 i mile. 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 328 43 ij^4 miles. 
 
 Right outside chimney of old house 343 05 ij-^ miles. 
 
 2606 — II 3 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 FODDER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on the .southern side of the mouth of Swanson 
 Creek, about i mile west-southwest of Leitch Wharf and three-fourtfis of a mile west-northwest of 
 Point Judith (loeally known as Teague Point). (See chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the edge of cultivated land about lo feet above' high - 
 water mark, 4 yards west of edge of bank, and 9 yards north of another edge. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 15.21 meters S 60° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with a top 9 
 inches square and 8 inches above surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument with a top about 8 inches square and 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // , 
 
 " Prince" (N. 25° 00' E.) o 00 
 
 Near peak of large house on bluff 17 55 
 
 Right comer of house 24 08 
 
 Near peak of Leitch Wharf hou.se 35 11 
 
 Left peak of Leitch house 48 37 
 
 Front peak of house at Buena Vista 75 00 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house on hill ... . 87 16 
 
 Near peak of small house loi ;j^ 
 
 Large chimney on small house 174 43 
 
 Left side of left chimney outside Bowling 
 
 house 211 47 
 
 Repsrence Station 215 52 
 
 Left comer of house on top of hill 318 27 
 
 BUENA. 
 
 00 '2 mile. 
 
 ....... 2 miles. 
 
 i3^ miles. 
 
 1^-^ miles. 
 
 ij^ miles. 
 
 1J4 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 ■' ,>i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 3^ mile. 
 
 30 15.21 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Reference station is cen- 
 
 ',' miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River, about 1^4 miles northeast of Benedict, at place 
 known as Buena Vista. (See chart No. :q). 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field on land adjoining house owned by S. V. Smith 
 and occupied by Dr. Huggins. It is about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards east of edge of bank, and 
 12 yards south of a rail fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 11. 11 meters N. 5° 42' 
 E. of observed station and near fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above ground, 
 ter point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hallowing" (S. 27° 22' W.) o 00 00 
 
 Center of red roof on square house near 
 
 Benedict 18 05 
 
 Canning-house stack 21 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 29 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 31 
 
 Left chimney of old house ■ 66 
 
 Left chimney of old hou.se 72 
 
 Nail in blaze on cherry tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 99 05 
 
 Peak of roof of large house 99 15 
 
 Chimney of house near Leitch Wharf 108 52 
 
 Nail in blaze on fence post 143 2Z 
 
 Reference st.\tion 158 20 
 
 Near corner of house 1 59 44 
 
 Cherr>- tree on fence line (15 inches diameter). 221 25 
 Double apple tree (30 inches diameter) 290 54 
 
 30 
 04 
 
 48 
 
 52 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 ii4 miles. 
 
 10 i'^ miles. 
 
 40 8.58 meters. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 ^ miles. 
 
 9.70 meters. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 50 ir.i8 meters. 
 
 20 1 1. 1 1 meters. 
 
 25 yards. 
 
 35 yards. 
 
 59 yards. 
 
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 TEAGUE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Pattixent River, on point on southern side of entrance to Swan- 
 son Creek, locally known as Teague Point, and given on chart as Point Judith. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and grass land about 3 feet above high water, 
 about II yards from south side, 16 yards from north-northea.st side, and 75 yards west by north of 
 extreme end of point. Bushes stand between station and north side of point. There are no perma- 
 nent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Buena" (N. 85° 24' E.) o 
 
 Tangent of Teague Point 20 
 
 Near corner of right chimney of Gourley 
 
 house, near Hallowing Point 65 
 
 Canning-house stack 106 
 
 Near end of peak of hotel 108 
 
 Left one of two ivy -covered chimneys no 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 114 
 
 Chimney on Slye House 130 
 
 Left chimney of house on hill 144 
 
 Tangent of high-water mark 168 
 
 Near end of peak of roof 223 
 
 Chimney on large house on hill 243 
 
 Left chimney on house 301 
 
 Near end of peak of roof on store at Buena 
 Vista 355 
 
 25 
 
 57 
 
 17 
 
 I ' 2 miles. 
 75 yards. 
 
 i,?4 miles. 
 
 i>-4 miles. 
 
 1% miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 75 yards. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 3 miles. 
 I mile. 
 
 59 
 
 I ''4 miles. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS (BENEDICT). 
 -Western shore of uppc.- Patuxent River, in the town of Benedict. 
 
 (See chart 
 
 General locality. 
 No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church, located on the main street of the town 
 of Benedict, about one-fourth mile from the wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of cross on church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CITY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River, on Town Point, about one-fourth mile north- 
 northeast of Benedict steamboat wharf. (vSee chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel and shell point, about 4 feet above high water, 
 12 yards northwest of the shore, 63 yards west-southwest of a shanty, about 100 yards west-southwest 
 of extreme end of point, and 11 yards southeast of a slough. There are no premanent reference objects 
 near station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hallowing" (S. 51° 21' E.) o 00 00 
 
 Windmill near Sheridan Point 21 39 . . 
 
 Two middle chimneys at Dowells 21 39 
 
 Left tangent of peak of wharf-house roof 81 34 
 
 Center of roof of square house 84 36 
 
 Canning-house stack 95 22- . . 
 
 Nearest ivy-covered chimney of old house . . . 130 14 . . 
 
 "Catholic Cnurch Cross" 142 58 50 
 
 Left square chimney of house 245 42 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Huggins house .... 2S0 
 
 Near comer of shanty 300 
 
 Right chimney of Gourley house 339 
 
 Chimney of old building behind wharf 352 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 HALLOWING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River on point opposite Benedict known locally as 
 Holland Point, but given on charts as Hallowing Point. (See chart No. tg.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a rounded gravel and grass point about 250 yards south 
 of wharf on Holland Point, about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards north of shore, 8 yards east of shore, 
 and 15 yards outside of a group of locust trees, sugar-berry trees, and bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "City" (N. 51° 21' W.) o 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of wharf house on 
 
 Holland Point 23 
 
 Chimney of store at Buena Vista 77 
 
 Nail in blaze in nearest one of group of four 
 
 sugar-berry trees (each 8 inches diameter) . 92 
 Nail in blaze in sugar-berry tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 109 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 167 
 
 Smokepipe on Trent Hall Wharf building. . . 227 
 Outside chimney of detached house at Soth- 
 
 orons 309 
 
 Center of roof on square house 314 
 
 Canning-house stack ^33 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" 347 
 
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 INDIAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on north side of entrance to Indian Creek and 
 about one-fourth mile below Benedict steamboat wharf. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 7 yards west of shore, :6 
 yards northeast of a fence and a line of trees, 13 yards southwest of a lone locust tree, about 250 yards 
 to the south-southeast of a large square house, and 125 yards east-northeast of another house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sothoron" (S. 23° 11' E.) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree near fence (5 
 
 inches diameter) a 48 50 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in middle branch of locust tree 
 
 (6 inches diameter) 66 24 50 . . . 
 
 Square chimney on old house 137 23 
 
 Right chimney of square house 188 30 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of hotel 206 26 
 
 Canning-house stack 213 22 10 . . . 
 
 Right tangent of Benedict Wharf 228 10 
 
 Chimney of house near "Buena Vista" 245 58 
 
 Chimney of Gourley house 270 28 
 
 Windmill at Dowell's on vSheridan Point. . . . 344 48 
 
 Left of right chimney on Dowell house 344 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in left branch of locust tree (5 
 inches diameter) 225 28 
 
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SURVEY OK OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 37 
 
 DWARF. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about 2 iniles north-northwest of Sheridan 
 Point and about i ' , miles southeast of Benedict, on a point of land opposite the mouth of Indian Creek. 
 (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about i foot above high-water 
 mark, 6 yards northeast from extreme end of point, 4 yards east of one edge of shore and 6 yards north 
 of another edge of shore. Point on which station is located has a sugar-berr^- tree, several small locust 
 trees and water bushes, and a pond behind bushes and trees about 100 yards to the east. 
 Mark.1. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Reference.!. — o / // 
 
 "Sothoron" (S. 42° 05' W.) o 00 00 }^ mile. 
 
 Nearest comer of top of nearest chimney on 
 
 tenant house 80 31 2 miles. 
 
 Center of roof of square house 83 16 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 93 38 30 4.22 meters. 
 
 Canning-house stack 95 03 33 i^i miles. 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross " 99 03 10 ili miles. 
 
 Left tangent of wharf 124 19 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in sugar-berry tree (10 inches diameter). 152 38 30 . . . . : . 8.94 meters. 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 196 22 20 2.68 meters. 
 
 Chimney on small house 258 48 2 miles. 
 
 Left point of peak of roof of Dowell's 287 30 2^4 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Trent Hall Wharf . 315 35 i' 2 miles. 
 
 Middle cupola on stable 321 12 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right pillar on Sothoron house porch 359 21 i mile. 
 
 SOTHORON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Patuxent River on Long Point between entrances to Indian and 
 Trent Hall creeks. (See chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass lowland about i foot above high-water 
 mark among cedar trees, about 24 yards west by north of extreme end of point, 12 yards north of one 
 edge of shore and 30 yards southwest of another edge of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 " Hallowing" (N. 13° 51' E.) o 
 
 Nearest chimney on Gourley house 3 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 30 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Dowell house 120 
 
 Middle cupola on Trent Hall stable 150 
 
 Point of middle attic window on John Bul- 
 
 linger house 187 
 
 Left pillar of porch of Sothoron house 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 242 
 
 Near comer of nearest chimney on Slye 
 
 house 291 05 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter). 302 29 40 
 Right one of two outside chimneys on old 
 
 house on hill on property of A. B. Slye. .. . 307 31 
 
 Center of roof on square house 323 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) .350 24 lo 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BUZZ. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on southwest side of Buzzards Island near 
 mouth of Buzzards Island Creek. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh, clay, and grass land on wooded island about 2 
 
 feet above high water, 5 yards northeast of river shore and 40 yards northwest of extreme point of 
 
 island. Cement monument marking reference station is S.qy meters N. 42° 23' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Morsel" (S. 25° 23' E.) o 
 
 Smoke pipe on roof of storehouse 39 
 
 Near comer of near chimney 40 
 
 Chimney of Trent Hall 50 
 
 Nearest of three cupolas on stable S4 
 
 Left piazza post at Sothorons 102 
 
 Center of roof of square house 155 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diameter) . 172 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diameter) . 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter). 235 08 
 
 Reference station 252 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in .pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 255 43 
 
 Chimney on house across creek 313 23 
 
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 BILLIARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about one-fourth of a mile southeast of en- 
 trance to Trent Hall Creek. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high-water mark, 6 yards 
 west of shore, 70 yards north of curve in shore and about 100 to 150 yards north to northwest of a fence 
 which runs to water's edge. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Trent" (S. 32° 53' E.) o 00 00 ^i mile. 
 
 Middle cupola on Trent Hall stable 16 36 14 mile. 
 
 Chimney on Trent Hall 18 41 14 mile. 
 
 Two trees 31 47 200 yards. 
 
 Tangent of curve in water line ^;^ 00 71 yards. 
 
 Chimney of 2'^-storj' house 81 59 2 miles. 
 
 Right comer of Sothoron house 162 34 ]4 mile. 
 
 Near comcrof chimney on Slye house 171 09 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of wharf 213 11 2 miles. 
 
 Middle of three chimneys on Gourley house . . 228 53 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on house among trees 293 41 1% miles. 
 
 Nearest end of peak roof of Dowell house at 
 
 Dukes Wharf ^ii 4^ iK miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Sheridan Point 341 34 i}4 miles. 
 
 Left tangent Trent Hall Wharf 348 49 H mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe on house at land end of Trent 
 
 Hall Wharf 356 53 ^8 mile. 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 39 
 
 MORSEL. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about i mile north by west of Sheridan Point. 
 (.See chart No. ig.^ 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a vpheat field on a cliff about 60 feet above high water, 
 about 5 yards northeast of edge of bank, no yards north northwest of rail fence at woods, 103 yards 
 west southwest of woods, and 167 yards west northwest of comer of field at creek and woods. Trees 
 grow out of face of cliff below station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sheridan" (S. 5° 27' E.) o 00 00 ^s mile. 
 
 Near comer of near chimney on brick end 
 
 of Dowell house 37 12 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney beyond weeping willow at Trent 
 
 Hall 62 58 I mile. 
 
 Nearest chimney on Slye house 128 11 3 miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 148 44 00 23-4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on house with tin roof ell 172 17 i mile. 
 
 Oak tree near creek (4 feet diameter) 297 27 167 yards. 
 
 Large white-oak tree 330 50 no yards. 
 
 TRENT. 
 
 (hncral /o™/!7r. -Southwest shore of Patuxent River on White Point about 50 yards west of Trent 
 Hall Wharf. (See chart No. 19. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is i foot above high-water mark on sand and grass land 
 between river and marsh, about 47 yards west of small house on land end of Trent Hall Wharf, about 
 64 yards northwest of extreme eiid of White Point, 5 yards southwest of high-water mark, about 428 
 yards north of Trent Hall and 105 yards south by east of mouth of creek. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 17.18 meters S. 6g° 40' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sheridan" (S. 57° 31' E.) o 00 00 i^^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 32 17 }4 mile. 
 
 Large lone tree 50 15 X mile. 
 
 Right comer of Trent Hall 74 08 428 yards. 
 
 Right cupola of three on Trent Hall stable. . 99 40 300 yards. 
 
 Large lone tree 113 51 150 yards. 
 
 Reference station 127 10 30 17.18 meters. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 219 22 20 2J4 miles. 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Holland Point 
 
 Wharf 233 05 2>4 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of smaller of two houses among 
 
 trees 284 01 2 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 300 35 5J^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of shanty 300 36 47 yards. 
 
 COLLINS. 
 
 General locality. — .Southwest shore of Patuxent River about one-foiu-th of a mile northwest of 
 entrance to Washington Creek on point opposite Sheridan Point. (See chart No. ig. I 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about i foot above high-water mark, 16 
 yards west of shore, 20 yards northwest of shore, 21 yards southwest of shore, 300 yards northeast of a 
 tall lone tree, and 300 yards southeast of house known as Trent Hall. 
 
40 SURVEY OF OVSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Sheridan" (S. 80° 59' E.) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of De La Brooke Pier. 52 12 2)/^ vo!i\s.s. 
 
 Right side of right chimney of large painted 
 
 brick house 60 23 2% miles. 
 
 Near comer of Thomas house (Cremona) 73 22 i mile. 
 
 Smoke pipe in chimney on store 98 28 ^- mile. 
 
 Large lone tree 129 07 300 yards. 
 
 Small lone tree 175 10 130 yards. 
 
 Near comer of Trent Hall Wharf house 244 37 ...'..... ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on end of roof of house among trees. 287 41 2^4 miles. 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of Dowell house. . 354 11 i mile. 
 
 SHERIDAN. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on Sheridan Point. (See chart No. 19.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point near edge of the grass, about 2 
 feet above high-water mark, 6 yards east of extreme edge of grass on point, 8 yards north of grass edge 
 and 7 yards south of grass edge. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.13 meters N. 49° 
 56' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 6 inches above ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kitt" (S. 66° 05' E.) o 00 00 1}^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of brick house 10 41 6 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of De La Brooke Pier. 56 13 t% miles. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of Thomas house 
 
 (Cremona) 102 38 1% miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on several gable house 124 25 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Trent Hall Wharf 192 00 i mile. 
 
 Catholic Church at Benedict 216 56 3^2 miles. 
 
 Reference station 296 01 00 14.13 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of Dowell house 325 23 ^ mile. 
 
 CREMONA. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest .shore of Patuxent River aljout halfwaj' Ijetwcen Cremona and 
 Persimmon creeks. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in orchard on farm known as Cremona, about 6 feet above 
 high-water mark, 10 yards south of edge of river bank, 7 yards south of rail fence which runs west and 
 east to door\'ard fence, 36 yards east of rail fence of cornfield, 75 yards north of rail fence at cornfield, 
 and 53 yards west of picket fence. Several mountain dwarf cherrv' trees stand between fence and river- 
 bank edge. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kitt" (N. 84° 13' E.) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Young Hance 
 
 house 16 26 3 miles. 
 
 Nailin blaze inappletree(24inchesdiameter). 37 38 20 24.55 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 62 43 30 13-1^ meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 100 3^ 30 16. 1 1 meters. 
 
 Comer of field 181 55 87 yards. 
 
 Comer of field . . '. ; 233 32 38 yards. 
 
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SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 41 
 
 KITT. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on Kitts Marsh Point, which is about half- 
 way between Battle Creek and Sheridan Point. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the point of a long marsh neck, about 15 yards north- 
 east of extreme end of point, 13 yards north of edge of marsh, and 13 yards east of edge of marsh. There 
 are no permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 15.84 meters N. 10° 23' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with surface of marsh. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Battle" (S. 39° 02' E.) o 
 
 Right tangent of Long Marsh 7 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of De La Brooke Pier. 73 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of Thomas house. 83 
 
 Large house 167 
 
 Square chimney of large house 185 
 
 Reference station .' 229 
 
 Left chimney of house 243 
 
 Hance house 299 
 
 Right chimney of house among trees on hill . 327 
 
 Left chimney of house 336 
 
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 OPPKIT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River on Marsh Point. (See chart No. ig.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass ridge between sand beach and marsh, 
 about I foot above high water, 3 yards southwest of high-water mark, 60 yards west-northwest of one 
 point of the beach, 64 yards south of another point of the beach, and 85 yards north-northwest of an 
 oyster watch house on piles. There are no permanent reference objects near station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kitt" (N. 56° 31' E.) o 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Williams Wharf 
 
 house 36 
 
 Left corner of watch house 87 
 
 Left point of peak of roof of De La Brooke 
 
 Pier 94 
 
 Right corner of right chimney of brick house. . 1 26 
 
 Chinmey on house near trees 232 
 
 Highest chimney on Cremona House 254 
 
 Point of roof of Dukes Wharf 310 
 
 Chimney on house with ell 330 
 
 Large square brick chimney on house with ell. 334 
 Nearest chimney of pair on end of house 353 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BATTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on west side of entrance to Battle Creek on 
 Prison Point. (See chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land between marsh and river, about i 
 foot above high water, 85 )'ards south of a field, 6 yards northeast of shore, 20 yards southwest of edge 
 of a pool, 100 yards southwest by west of a lone tree, 200 yards west of a small house among trees, and 
 100 yards west to northwest of several dwarf trees between house and beach. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Forr" (S. 3° 17' E.) o 00 00 2X ™iles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of house i 52 2% vaJX&s,. 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of very large 
 
 house 8 36 2^4 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large 2|2-story brick house . 82 00 iK miles. 
 
 Tangent to Sheridan Point 129 20 2>2 miles. 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of 2 '-i-storj' house . . 139 50 2 '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of 2'-2-story house on hill 155 19' 2 miles. 
 
 Lone tree 254 41 80 yards. 
 
 Outside chimney of house on hill 264 11 3 miles. 
 
 House among trees 282 15 100 yards. 
 
 Tangent of Long Marsh 341 45 i j'2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of 2>^-story house 348 38 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney of 2} 2 -story house 352 57 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Forrest Wharf 357 59 1^2' miles. 
 
 PHOTO. 
 
 General locality. — Northcsist side of Patuxent River on cast side of entrance to Jacks Bay. (See 
 chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field, about 150 yards north-northeast of a 
 marshy point, 10 feet above high-water mark, 49 yards east of shore, no yards north-northwest of shore, 
 and 68 yards northeast of right end of clump of trees at edge of field and beginning of marsh. point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above svtrface of ground. Subsurface 
 mark is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 12 inches below surface. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Slim" (S. 52° 03' E.) o 
 
 Chimney on old house 51 
 
 Cedar trees 60 
 
 Left comer of house 73 
 
 Smoke pipe on house behind trees 78 08 
 
 Left tangent of Forrest Wharf 81 00 
 
 Tree 90 10 
 
 Watch house on point 118 52 
 
 Right chimney on 2X-story brick house 150 37 
 
 locust tree (20 inches diameter) 241 23 
 
 Left chimney of house 222 45 
 
 Willow tree 331 27 
 
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 FIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River opposite mouth of Battle Creek on a prominent 
 low point. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on land known as Horsehead Marsh, about i foot above 
 ordinary high-water mark, 12 yards south-southwest of extreme end of point, 15 yards west-northwest 
 of shore at small creek, 40 yards northeast of woods, and no yards east-southeast of a bluff 5° f^^t high. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 43 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Battle" (N. 50° 45' E.) o 00 00 i}--^ miles. 
 
 Outside chimney in center of group of build- 
 ings 13 30 2^4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on top of hill 23 44 3^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Forrest Wharf 82 06 10 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of 2 ' ,'-story building . 83 47 1^ miles. 
 
 Large square chimney on large building gi 19 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of large house. . . . 262 40 i mile. 
 
 Dowells windmill 300 28 2X miles. 
 
 Left chimney on small house adjoining large 
 
 house 321 41 2 '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 325 38 2 miles. 
 
 vSLIM. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about half way between Battle and Island 
 creeks and one-half mile west-northwest of Parkers Wharf. (See chart No. ig. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field on a sand bluff, about 40 feet above high water, 
 13 yards northeast of edge of bluff, go yards southeast of a point of woods at top of a ravine, about 180 
 yards southwest of another point of woods, 150 yards west-northwest of a rail fence, and 71 yards north- 
 west by west of a large sycamore tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in round chestnut stub with top about 6 inches above the surface 
 of the ground. Subsurface mark is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 10 
 inches below the surface of the ground. » 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Island" (S. sg° 31' E.) o 00 00 2^2 miles. 
 
 Cedar in field 2 38 50 200 yards. 
 
 Large sycamore tree 2g 20 71 yards. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Jones Wharf 
 
 house 53 27 2>2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of a long house . . log 34 1J4 miles. 
 
 Outside chimney of house near Forrest 
 
 Wharf 125 26 2 miles. 
 
 Nearest chimney on Thomas large brick 
 
 house 166 lb 4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Long Point marsh 171 24 lyi miles. 
 
 Left tree on point 191 06 go yards. 
 
 Two high trees close together near right edge 
 
 of point of woods 284 "27 i8g yards. 
 
 Large walnut tree 298 20 ^4 mile. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of bam 304 23 yi mile'. 
 
 FORR. 
 
 General locality. — .Southwest shore of Patuxent River just below Forrest Wharf. (See chart No. 19.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high-water mark on sand and grass 
 
 land, 7 yards south from extreme high-water mark, 45 yards southeast of land end of Forrest Wharf. 
 
 70 yards east by south of an old 2 '2-story building, and 65 yards northeast of a saloon. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Cole" (S. 50° 07' E.) o 00 
 
 Near corner of house on hillside g 59 
 
 Near comer of saloon loi 52 
 
 Outside chimney on house on hill 115 22 
 
 Curve in road up hill 131 25 
 
 West comer of old 2'2-story building 139 52 
 
 Land end of wharf 169 15 
 
 Windmill 182 59 
 
 Left corner of left chimney brick house 183 05 
 
 Right tangent of Dukes Wharf 187 07 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Forrest Wharf 
 
 house 257 17 
 
 Chimney of house 272 35 
 
 Right tangent of roof 304 23 
 
 Tangent of trees 347 46 
 
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 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on northwest side of mouth of Island Creek 
 near inner end of neck of land joining Broome Island to the mainland. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 4 feet above high water, 4 feet northwest 
 of a wire fence, 24 yards south by west of a stable, 60 yards south-southwest of a house, and 100 yards 
 south-southeast of a pine grove. Cement monument marking reference station is 21.70 meters N. 59° 
 39' E. of station and near fence line. 
 
 ^larks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 4 inches square with top 4 inches 
 above the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on a standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Bars" (S. 15° 10' E.) o 
 
 Right chimney of house 14 
 
 Peak of roof of Gadden house 25 
 
 Tangent of Broome Island Point 43 
 
 Chimney on house on hill 51 
 
 Gilt ball on lightning rod 62 
 
 Chimney on house 96 
 
 Cut in woods 135 
 
 Chimney of house 18O 
 
 Tile smoke pipe on house 203 
 
 Near corner of house 230 
 
 Near corner of bam .237 
 
 Reference station . . 254 
 
 Right chirnney of four on house 279 
 
 Top of tower of house 301 
 
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 20 iJ s miles. 
 
 ',2' mile. 
 
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 J4 mile. 
 
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 150 yards. 
 
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 60 yards. 
 
 24 yards. 
 
 20 21.70 meters. 
 
 '4 mile. 
 
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 I.SLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Nortlicast shore of Patuxent River on the extreme southeast point of land about 
 one-half mile to the cast of the mouth of Island Creek. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marshy point at about extreme high-water mark, 30 
 yards north of extreme end of point, 25 yards east of one side of point, and 20 yards west of another 
 side of point. Old tile pipe used as a reference station is 16.98 meters N. 12° 39' E. and cement monu- 
 ment marking new reference station is 30.93 meters N. 2° 40' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with marsh. Old reference station is center 
 of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top projecting about 10 inches above ground. New reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
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 References. — o / 
 
 "Wheat" (vS. 53° 15' E.) o 00 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of Sotterly Wharf 
 
 house 46 07 
 
 Pinnacle of large house in trees 60 49 
 
 Left chimney of large house back on hill .... 67 54 
 
 Chimney on middle of large 2>'2-story house. . 109 59 
 Middle of railing on top of roof of 2l2-stor}' 
 
 house 120 00 
 
 Chimney of Broome house 143 41 
 
 Weather vane on Broome house 148 ^7, 
 
 Right chimney of house 178 21 
 
 Right chimney of house 193 27 
 
 Reference station (cement monument) . . . 235 55 
 
 Reference station (tile pipe) 245 54 
 
 Smoke pipe of watchhouse 333 29 
 
 Tower of Peterson house 356 08 
 
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 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River, about in middle of inner shore of a large bay 
 between St. Leonard and Island creeks. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Parran house, located near shore at extreme end of a 
 road leading to Wallville. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is l)all on li]) of tower. 
 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 COLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River, about one-fourth mile northwest of Cole Creek. 
 (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 35 feet above high-water mark on a grass peninsula, 
 3 yards south-southwest of edge of a bluff which is washing rapidly, 8 yards west of extreme edge of 
 bluff, where it turns inland and is not washing, but slopes gradually to the water, 8 yards north of another 
 edge of the bluff, 10 yards northwest of trees on slope of bank, and 20 yards west of a cherry tree 2 feet 
 in diameter. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.53 meters S. 83° 10' W. of observed 
 station and nearly on line with large cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hutchins" (S. 67° 12' E.) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on Jones Wharf 
 
 house 6 25 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on limb of oak tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 22 05 10.80 meters. 
 
 Screw in blaze in crotch of oak tree ( 1 5 inches 
 
 diameter at base) 38 18 
 
 Nail in blaze of cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 63 40 40 
 Nail in blaze on cherry tree (24 inches di- 
 ameter) 147 
 
 Reference station 150 
 
 Right chimney of house 179 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Forrest Wharf 
 
 house 202 21 ' i^mile. 
 
 Right end of house 251 05 3 miles. 
 
 Left end of peak of house 280 23 3 miles. 
 
 Gilt ball on Broome house 321 30 30 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Broome Island 334 17 i}^ miles. 
 
 12.67 meters. 
 8.43 meters. 
 
 II 18.65 meters. 
 
 22 00 13-53 meters. 
 
 II j-i mile. 
 
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 HUTCHINS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River opposite Broome Island on Captain Point, 
 about one-fourth mile northwest of mouth of Cole Creek. (See chart No. ig.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in garden on point of a bluff 50 ftet high on Hutchins estate 
 near house occupied by Mr. Gadden, about 6 yards south by east of extreme point of bluff, 2 yards 
 southwest of edge of bluff. 4 yards southeast of edge of bluff, 30 yards north by west from house, 30 
 yards west of a wire fence running north and south, and 15 yards east of another north-and-south wire 
 fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 7.57 meters S. 59° 39' W. of observed station. 
 Marks. — Obser^'ed station is nail in a stub with top flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bars" (S. 68° 07' E.) o 
 
 Left comer of extension of Gadden house. ... 58 
 
 Right front comer of Gadden house 84 
 
 Near corner of well house 102 
 
 Near comer of shed 119 
 
 Reperence station 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (22 inches diame- 
 ter) 
 
 Right tangent of Parkers Wharf 228 
 
 Gilt ball on Broome house on Broome Island. 249 
 
 Near end of peak of house 263 
 
 Tip of tower on Peterson house 332 
 
 WHEAT. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on westerly side of mouth of St. Leonard 
 Creek. (See charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 40 feet above high water, about 5 yards 
 west of edge of bank, 7 yards south of another edge, and three-eighths mile west of Peterson house. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 12.80 meters N. 61° 55' E. of observed station and on 
 line to Peterson house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top projecting about 4 
 inches above ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 with top 6 inches below the surface. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Stump" (S. 36° 23' E.) o 
 
 Left chimney of Judge Crane house 10 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house . . 15 
 
 Left end of roof of St. Cuthbert Wharf 24 
 
 Chimney on roof of house 60 
 
 Chimney on store at Sotterly 93 
 
 Left end of barn roof 193 
 
 Reference station 278 
 
 Center chimney of Peterson house 281 22 
 
 Chimney of house 298 03 
 
 Chimney on house on Breeden estate 340 04 
 
 J's mile. 
 30.90 meters. 
 28.57 taeters. 
 30.44 meters. 
 
 45 yards. 
 7.57 meters. 
 
 9.35 meters. 
 2 '/2 miles. 
 i>^ miles. 
 4 miles. 
 2 '-2' miles. 
 
 00 2>-4 miles. 
 
 45-4 miles. 
 
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 2J4 miles. 
 
 1^ miles. 
 
 i^'2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 30 12.80 meters. 
 
 J4' mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 MACKALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwest shore of Patirxent River on west side of entrance to St. Leonard Creek 
 on first point inside of Peterson Point. (See charts Nos. 19 and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 50 feet above high water, 9 feet northwest of edge 
 of bluff, 7 yards northeast of bushes, and 3 yards southwest of other bushes. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 3.80 meters N. 35° 08' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 4 inches square with top 3 inches 
 above thfe ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monumeiit. 
 
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 00 i}i miles. 
 
 10 i}{ miles. 
 
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 50 3.80 meters. 
 
 ;'8 mile. 
 
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 I mile. 
 
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 References. — ° 
 
 "Stock" (S. 34°38' W.) o 
 
 Peak of front gable of Bond house o 
 
 Chimney on negro house 54 
 
 Chimney on Peterson house 66 
 
 Reference station no 
 
 Chimney on negro house 135 
 
 Chimney on ell of house on hill 153 
 
 Chimney on small house back of Sollers 
 
 Wharf 229 
 
 Nearest outside chimney on i! 2-story house. . 236 
 
 Large chimney on Sollers house 237 
 
 Large chimney on Taylor house 285 
 
 Front peak of Briscoe house 334 
 
 SOLLERS. 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on east side of entrance to St. Leonard Creek. 
 (See charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 50 feet above high water, 6 feet east of edge of bank, 
 20 yards north-northeast of a clump of trees, 14 yards and 8 yards sou th-sovith west of other trees, and 
 75 yards north-northwest of a rail fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.68 meters 
 S. 44° 00' E. of observed station with top buried 12 inches below surface. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an oblong wooden box 5 inches stjuare with top 3 inches 
 above ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement montinunt with top 
 12 inches below surface. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stock" (S. 44° 24' W.) o 
 
 Middle of front gable of Bond house o 
 
 Chimney of store at Sotterly Wharf 26 
 
 Near corner of outside chimney on house .... 27 
 
 Chimney on top of Gadden house 46 
 
 Near corner of top chimney on Peterson 
 
 house 78 
 
 Right end of peak of roof of Mackall house. . . 150 
 
 Reference station 271 
 
 Near corner of large chimney on Taylor 
 
 house 372 
 
 Top of front gable on Briscoe house 331 36 i^^. miles. 
 
 BARS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River on Sotterly Point about one-fourth mile north- 
 west of Sotterly Wharf. (See chart No. 19.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 30 feet above high water, 5 yards south of 
 edge of bank at rail fence, and 2 yards east of this same fence. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 14.53 meters S. 9° 54' W. of observed station and near fence line. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch tile pipe set in cement. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wheat" (N. 72° 06' E.) o 
 
 Chimney on middle of 2 '^-story house 17 
 
 Windmill 23 
 
 Chimney of house 41 
 
 Reference station 117 
 
 Smoke pipe on right end of house 157 
 
 Tangent of point of land 250 
 
 Peterson house chimney 359 
 
 00 00 i' 8 miles. 
 
 34 1^4 miles. 
 
 58 2ji miles. 
 
 18 2^2 miles. 
 
 14 2J-8 miles. 
 
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 J2 mile. 
 
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 30 13-68 meters. 
 
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 00 I '2 miles. 
 
 6 miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 00 14-53 meters- 
 
 .'4 mile. 
 
 iK miles. 
 
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 oo iX miles. 
 
 28 30 3.58 meters. 
 
 51 % mile. 
 
 51 6.68 meters. 
 
 61 1^2 miles. 
 
 57 lYi miles. 
 
 19 2^4 miles. 
 
 07 2% miles. 
 
 47 iM miles. 
 
 LEND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River on a narrow strip of land or peninsula in mouth 
 of Mears Creek about one-half mile southeast of St. Leonard Creek. (See charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in the midst of many cherry, oak, and locust trees about 
 15 feet above high-water mark, 15 yards east-northeast of high ground, 5 yards west of edge and 17 
 yards north of extreme point of top of peninsula. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wheat" (N. 50° 51' W.) 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 118 
 
 Right chimney of house across creek 139 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter). . 229 
 Outside chimney on left end of Briscoe house . 265 
 
 Near peak of Bond house 297 
 
 Chimney on storehouse at Sotterly 318 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Sotterly Wharf 
 
 house 319 
 
 Chimney on Gadden house 330 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 345 24 3.64 meters. 
 
 STOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River aliout i mile southeast of Sotterly Point. 
 (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff, about 20 feet above high water, 3 yards south- 
 west of edge of bluflf, about 50 yards east by north of front door of the house of Mr. Bond, 30 yards 
 west-northwest of extreme end of point of bluff, 35 yards northeast of detached house, and about 43 
 yards east by south of yard fence at edge of bluff. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Lend" (N. 66° 48' E.) o 
 
 Right chimney of house on Dickson place i 
 
 Right chimney of old i ,V2-story house 19 
 
 Tangent of bluff 58 
 
 Chimney on house on point 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 99 48 30 
 
 Nearest comer of outhouse, corner farthest 
 
 from house 161 29 30 
 
 Left comer of house 180 31 30 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree i foot above 
 
 ground (4 feet diameter) 183 
 
 Right corner of house 205 
 
 Locust tree (4 inches diameter) 210 
 
 End of yard fence 230 
 
 Tree near edge of bank (no nail or blaze) .... 237 
 
 35 
 
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 1 5 R miles. 
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 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 2.18 meters. 
 
 34.30 meters. 
 31.13 meters. 
 
 30 20.58 meters. 
 
 40 45'79 meters. 
 
 40 8.83 meters. 
 
 43 yards. 
 
 20 34-27 meters. 
 
 STUMP. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast shore of Patuxent River about one-half mile northwest of Hellen Creek. 
 (See chart No. 20.) 
 
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 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bank about 20 feet above high water, 10 yards north- 
 northeast of edge of bank at extreme end of point, about 20 yards southeast of edge of bank, and about 
 150 yards northwest of a clump of cedar and locust trees at edge of bank. Cement monument marking 
 first reference station is 11.29 rneters N. 61° 51' E. of observed station with top 10 inches below surface 
 of field. Cement monument marking second reference station is 2.62 meters N. 60° 42' E. of observed 
 station about on line with first reference station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top flush with ground. 
 First reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 10 inches 
 below the surface of ground. Second reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument with top 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 " Wheat " (N. 36° 23' W.) o 00 00 zj-s miles. 
 
 Chimney in center of house 15 09 %■ mile. 
 
 Second reference station 97 43 35 2.62 meters. 
 
 First reference station 98 52 
 
 Apple tree 152 00 
 
 Left chimney of house 180 19 J^ mile. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house.. 209 27 2^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 269 21 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (30 inches diameter).. 250 49 5.01 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter) 352 30 17.52 meters. 
 
 30 11.29 meters. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 BRISCOE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeast shore of Patuxent River about one-foxu-th mile northwest of St. Cuthbert 
 Wharf. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field, about 20 feet above high water, 80 
 yards southwest of trees on bank, 50 yards southeast of a creek bed, 46 yards northwest of a clump of 
 trees, 105 yards east of a corner of fence on road, and about 300 yards northeast of another fence with 
 woods back of it. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.52 meters N. 79° 35' W. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub with top flush with ground and a subsurface mark of 
 a standard cement monument with top buried 11 inches below the surface. Reference station is center 
 of triangle on standard cement monument with top 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — .° ' /' 
 
 " Hellen " (S. 71° 37' E.) o 00 
 
 Near comer of house 45 11 
 
 Left end of peak of roof of barn 57 18 
 
 Large two-forked tree 129 17 
 
 Corner of rail fence and tree 136 34 
 
 Reference station 172 01 
 
 Large cherry tree other side of creek 195 00 
 
 Left chimney of house on opposite side with 
 
 three dormer windows 304 54 xyi miles. 
 
 Cedar tree 308 59 80 yards. 
 
 00 1^4. miles. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 130 yards. 
 
 105 yards. 
 
 40 12.52 meters. 
 
 68 yards. 
 
 HELLEN. 
 
 General locality. — Nortlieast shore of Patuxent River on east sid^ of mouth of Hellen Creek. (See 
 chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at high-water mark on edge of grass and bushes, about 16 
 yards west-southwest of a bluff 15 feet high, and about 40 yards north-northwest of bluff at edge of 
 water. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.45 meters N. 75° 14' E. of observed station. 
 2606 — II 4 
 
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 20 .... 
 
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 14 
 
 
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 18 
 58 
 
 00 18.44 meters. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station was the center of a tile pipe with a subsurface mark of a green yeast- 
 powder bottle, but at date of publication these marks are reported to have been washed away. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Stump" (_N. 25° 42' W.) o 
 
 Left chimney of Barrett house 8 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 100 
 
 Reference station 100 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house . . 209 
 
 Mouth of Cuckold Creek 261 
 
 Chimney of Peterson house 355 
 
 NAT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about one-half mile above mouth of Cuckold 
 Creek. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a cultivated field on a bluff of sand and gravel 
 about 20 feet above high water, 4 feet east of edge of bluff, and 150 yards north of a rail fence. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 18.44 meters S. 2g° 47' W. of observed station with top 8 inches 
 below surface of ground. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch tile pipe embedded in cement. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Hellen" (N. 69° 29' E.).- 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house 
 
 on Point Pa tience 68 
 
 Reference station 140 
 
 Large chimney on house 281 
 
 Right chimney of house with two gable 
 roofs 309 
 
 TON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Patuxent River about i mile northeast of Point Patience. (See 
 chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 15 feet above high water, 10 yards east 
 from edge of bluff, 50 yards south-southwest of edge of a gully and a clump of trees, and about 220 yards 
 west-northwest of a cherry tree 3', feet in diameter. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 13.64 meters S. 62° 29' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a spike set in cement. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument buried below surface 10 inches. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mill " (N. 65° 00 W.) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney on far end of Wallace house 53 28 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof on McCorry 
 
 store 60 09 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of St. Cuthbert Wharf 
 
 house 62 10 2 miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Parran oyster 
 
 watch hjuse 83 
 
 Chimney on Peterson house 85 
 
 Cemented chimney on near end of George 
 
 old house 94 59 
 
 Left chimney of Costen house 117 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 137 35 
 
 Reference station 232 31 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house 329 11 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 03 ^]4 miles. 
 
 39 3K miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 l/i mile. 
 
 20 47 60 meters. 
 
 00 13.64 meters. 
 
 li mile. 
 
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 00 iX miles. 
 
 MILL. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River about one-half mile southeast of mouth of 
 Cuckold Creek and one-half mile northwest of Point Patience. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand bluff about 20 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 southwest of the edge of the bluff, 40 yards southeast of a fence and a line of cedar trees, and about 100 
 yards northwest of another fence at bottom of hill. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 13.76 meters S. 28° 14' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of 3-inch tile pipe embedded in cement. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Ton" (N. 64° 59' E.) o 
 
 Nearest chimney of Marburger house on 
 
 Point Patience 39 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 43 
 
 " Methodist Episcopal Church Spire " 49 
 
 Middle of portico of Judge Crane house 82 
 
 Windmill near Dent house 136 
 
 Reference station 143 
 
 Chimney on house among farm buildings. . . . 293 
 
 Left chimney on house with piazza 304 
 
 End of peak of roof of 2X-story house 323 
 
 Nearest chirnney of cottage 338 
 
 Left chimney of house 340 
 
 30 
 
 X rriile. 
 2 miles. 
 2 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 40 13-76 meters. 
 
 40 4X miles. 
 
 02 2j^ miles. 
 
 31 iX miles. 
 
 17 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 BUR. 
 
 General locality. — East shore of Patuxent River, on northwest side of Point Patience, about one- 
 fourth mile northeast of its extreme end. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land, about i foot above high water, 
 12 yards southeast of high- water mark on one side of point, 36 yards northwest of high-water mark on 
 other side of point, and about 300 yards northeast of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 12.15 meters N. 85° 20' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 3-inch tile pipe set in cement with top about i inch above the surface 
 of the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ton" (N. 37° 56' E.) o 00 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house 16 08 
 
 Reference station 47 24 
 
 "Methodist Episcopal Church Spire" 75 32 
 
 Middle gable of Judge Crane house 139. 09 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 162 40 
 
 Square chimney on Dent house 228 
 
 Chimney on house 268 
 
 Left chimney of house 346 
 
 Right chimney of house 358 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 30 1215 meters. 
 
 10 lyi miles. 
 
 14 mile. 
 
 40 10 25 -94 meters. 
 
 30 X mile. 
 
 52 ifi miles. 
 
 39 1% miles. 
 
 31 z}4 miles. 
 
 NEW. 
 
 General locality. — Northeast side of Patuxent River, about three-fourths mile east of Point Patience 
 and about \% miles northwest of Sandy Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high-water mark in the middle of a 
 cultivated field on Strathmore farm, about 230 yards northeast of shore of Patuxent River, about 82 
 yards southeast of a creek, about 162 yards northwest of a small creek or ditch, 230 yards northeast of a 
 large oak tree, and 250 yards north of another large oak tree. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top ii 
 
 Inches below the surface of the ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Ben" (S. 2° lo' E.) o 
 
 Chimney on flat-roof house 6 
 
 Chimney on main part of a house on Town 
 
 Creek 27 
 
 Oak tree about 18 inches diameter on edge 
 
 of field 43 
 
 Right tangent of Spencers Wharf 56 
 
 Corner of &e\d 67 
 
 Exposed chimney on left of house 67 
 
 Left chimney on house 88 
 
 Comer of field 206 
 
 Corner of field 258 
 
 Silver-tipped tower on Philip Vale house. . . . 307 
 
 Oak at edge of field . 343 
 
 2 miles. 
 154^ miles. 
 
 I '4 miles. 
 
 227 yards. 
 I mile. 
 310 yards. 
 i>2 miles. 
 i^ miles. 
 240 yards. 
 300 yards. 
 T, mile. 
 300 yards. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeast side of Patuxent River, about halfway to Back Creek and three-fourths 
 mile northwest of Solomons Wharf. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church, known as St. -Marys Star of the Sea, 
 located in .small village of Johnstown, on mainland near Solomons Island, and about 250 yards north of 
 causeway to Solomons Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on bell cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CABLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southwest shore of Patuxent River, on east side of entrance to Kings Creek, and 
 about three-fourths mile west of Town Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on pasture land near the end of high land at the beginning 
 ot a long, low peninsula which almost closes the mouth of Kings Creek, about 30 feet above high-water 
 mark, about 20 yards south of edge of bank on river side, about 15 yards east northeast of edge of bank 
 on creek side, 38 yards southeast of extreme edge of top of bank, and 30 yards west of a persimmon tree. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 10 inches below the surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bur" (N. 35° 17' E.) o 
 
 Left chimney of Marburger house near Point 
 
 Patience 3 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 43 
 
 "Methodist Episcopal Church Spire" 52 
 
 Left chimney of Judge Crane house 55 
 
 Nail in blaze of tree (18 inches diameter) .... 179 
 Nail in blaze in red cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 236 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree 283 
 
 Right chimney on Fenner Lee house 284 
 
 Left chinmey of house 302 
 
 TOWN. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Patuxent River, on Town Point, about three-fourths mile 
 southeast of Point Patience. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high-water mark, 9 yards west of edge 
 of bluff, 3 yards south of edge of bluff, 10 yards southeast of extreme edge of high land, 3 yards south 
 of a rail fence, and 2 yards north of cultivated land. 
 
 00 54 mile. 
 
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 '/2 mile. 
 
 20 19.24 meters. 
 
 25 16.80 meters. 
 
 52 10 26.22 meters. 
 
 14 fs mile. 
 
 24 ;-^ mile. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Back" o CO CO . . . 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 8 58 20 . . . 
 
 "Methodist Church spire" 25 41 20 . . . 
 
 Cupola on Files store 29 ii 
 
 Nearest chimney on Webster house 43 06 
 
 Right end of roof of 2,' 2-story building at 
 
 Pearsons 67 56 
 
 Near corner of tower on Hodgdon house 93 01 
 
 Chimney on old house 108 18 
 
 Chimney on house 142 53 
 
 Left chimney on Lee house 227 04 
 
 Marburger house 281 00 
 
 ,!-^ mile. 
 I mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 J^ mile. 
 iX miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 2^i miles, 
 i.^s miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 i>2 miles. 
 Ji mile. 
 
 CRANE. 
 
 General locality. — SouUiwest side of Patuxent River, on northeast side of Town Creek, about one- 
 fourth mile southwest of Town Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on Judge Crane farm, about 8 feet 
 above high-water mark, 58 yards east-northeast of Town Creek, 105 yards west of a fence, 115 yards west- 
 northwest of a large cherry tree, 200 yards southeast of several detached buildings, and 20 yards east of 
 top of ravine. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 10 
 inches below ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "New" (N. 36° 51' E.) o 00 00 I mile. 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross' ' 20 25 i}i miles. 
 
 Stack on ice plant 37 25 iX miles. 
 
 Methodist Episcopal Church tower 42 15 i}4 miles. 
 
 Cherry tree (4 feet diameter) 71 26 115 yards. 
 
 Canning-house stack 157 27 % mile. 
 
 House on point 185 20 X mile. 
 
 Chimney on house 244 30 J^ mile. 
 
 Lightning rod on cupola of Judge Crane barn. 277 01 30 y^ m.i\e. 
 
 Right tangent to St. Cuthbert wharf 300 oS _ 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house . . 320 49 ]/i mile. 
 
 Middle of gateway 355 23 yi mile. 
 
 Oak tree on opposite shore of Patuxent R-iver . 359 16 50 i mile. 
 
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (SOLOMONS). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Patuxent River, on upper end of Solomons Island, about 
 one-half mile northwest of Sandy Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Methodist Church at upper e:nd of Solomons Island 
 near beginning of causeway to mainland. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is tip of pyramidal tower on Methodist Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FLAGSTAFF (SOLOMONS). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River, on Solomons Island, in the town of Solo- 
 mons. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on flagstaff in front of Knights of Pythias Building. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of flagstaff at about the same height as roof of the Knights of 
 Pythias hall. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
54 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, Mt). 
 
 SAND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River on Sandy Point on extreme southern point 
 of Solomons Island. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on pasture land about 5 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 north of extreme point of planking protecting the shore from washing, 15 yards northeast of the extreme 
 edge of sand and grass line, and about 13 yards east of top of bank. Cement monument marking refer- 
 ence station is 13.64 meters N. 2° 19' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in southwest side of a 6-inch pile driven into ground with top 
 6 inches above the surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N. 83° 57' E.) o 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Hog Point 14 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on 2 ',2-story building 
 
 at Pearsons 51 
 
 Chimney on storehouse at Millstone 74 
 
 Near point of gable of Hodgdon large house 
 
 with square tower 93 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marburger house. . 225 
 
 Warren house opposite Johnson store 261 
 
 Reference st.\tion 278 
 
 " Knights of Pythias flagstaff" 291 
 
 Right chimney of Dr. Marsh house 320 
 
 " Bareda House Cupola" 347 
 
 36 
 
 54 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 iX miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 10 13.64 meters. 
 
 X niile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 30 iJ/2 miles. 
 
 FISHSTACK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Patuxent River on northeastern side of entrance to Mill 
 and Back creeks. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on mainland on fish fertilizer factory located on opposite 
 side of creek from Solomons Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of smokestack on fish factory. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BON. 
 
 General locality. — North shore of Patuxent River about i^{ miles west-northwest of Drum Point 
 Light and about ■< mile east-northeast of Solomons Island. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land, about 5 feet above high water, about 
 7 yards north of shore, about 90 yards southeast of a iJi-storj' house on land 10 feet higher than station, 
 and about 75 yards south of a iK-story brick house. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 0.67 meter N. 45° 29' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is an inverted nail in center of cement in a 6-inch tile pipe with top 
 flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Drum Point Li,ght" (S. 73° 43' E.) o 00 00 
 
 Smoke pipe on oyster watch house 33 32 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on 23^-stor>' building 
 
 at Pearsons 1^2 ob 
 
 Left end of peak of roof on house with piazza . 82 29 
 
 Near point of roof of Hodgdon house with 
 
 square tower 89 14 
 
 Chimney oh end of house 133 57 
 
 Left chimney on Weems house 159 37 
 
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 miles. 
 
 /2 
 
 mile. 
 
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 miles. 
 
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 miles. 
 
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 mile. 
 
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 mile. 
 
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 •References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Right chimney on wooden house 224 01 go yards. 
 
 Left side of chimney on brick house 249 54 75 yards. 
 
 Reference station 299 12 00 0.67 meters. 
 
 Near end of peak of house on bluff between 
 
 trees 336 50 J 2 mile. 
 
 " Bareda House cupola " 347 06 %■ mile. 
 
 BAREDA HOUSE CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — North side of Patuxent River about one-half mile northwest of Drum Point Light. 
 (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Bareda House which is a large 3-storj' square mansion 
 with square cupola with three windows on each side and a porch all around ground fioor, located about 
 100 yards back from shore on high land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of ornamental design of four brackets on center of cupola. 
 
 References. — None necessary-. 
 
 DRUM POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of entrance of Patuxent River and a short distance off shore 
 from Drum Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a screw pile structure known as Drum Point Lighthouse. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on Drum Point Lighthouse. 
 Reference. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S. 64° 33' E.) o 00 00 3^ miles. 
 
 BEN. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Patuxent River about i mile south-southwest of Sandy 
 Point and i}i miles south-southeast of Town Point. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a clay and sand bluff in a cultivated field, about 20 feet 
 above high-water mark, about 10 feet west of edge of bank, 3 feet south of point covered with scrub 
 pines, about 15 yards northeast of one edge of plateau, 10 yards southeast of another edge of plateau, 
 about 65 yards north of point of woods, and 10 yards south of cut in bank which is washing rapidly. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 8.42 meters S. 56° 15' W. of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cement in 6-inch tile pipe with top flush with ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References.^ " ' " 
 
 " Drum Point Light" (N. 68° 07' E.) o 00 00 2^/^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of trees on Hog Point 16 21 3^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of large 2%-^\.OTy 
 building at Pearsons. . . -. 39 36 2% miles. 
 
 Near piazza post of Millstone Hotel 56 11 i|^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Craddock house 60 28 i^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of cabin 97 24 200 yards. 
 
 Tall pine tree 138 35 50 yards. 
 
 Reference station 168 08 00 8. 42 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) .176 33 50 7. 79 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 223 40 40 8. 77 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 236 39 2. 07 meters. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Marbiu'ger house . . 272 12 2 miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross" 304 54 40 i^ miles. 
 
 "Bareda House Cupola" 350 34 40 2%va\\^%. 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 CRADDOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Patuxent River, about 2i% miles south-southeast of Drum 
 Point Light and % mile west of Millstone Landing. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on lawn about 15 feet above high-water mark, about 10 
 yards south from top edge of bank, 15 yards from bottom edge of bank and fence, 30 yards east of extreme 
 edge of point, 30 yards northeast of trees along shore of pond, about no yards northwest of Craddock 
 house and several outbuildings among poplar trees, 50 yards east of fence, and 70 yards west of driveway 
 to house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, with top flush 
 with lawn. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N. 37° 15' E.) o 00 00 2% miles. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Carroll Point 21 52 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of 2j^-story building 
 
 at Pearsons 42 
 
 Chimney on hotel at Millstone 64 
 
 Cottonwood tree (14 inches diameter) 68 
 
 Chimney on roof of Craddock 2 ' <-story house . 95 
 
 Nail in stump (14 inches diameter) 309 
 
 "Fishstack" 317 
 
 25 1% miles. 
 
 56 }-i mile. 
 
 54 80 yards. 
 
 27 no yards. 
 
 25 50 5-35 meters. 
 
 30 50 2 miles. 
 
 CARROLL 2. 
 
 General locality. — South side of Patuxent River, about 1 mile south-southwest of Hog Point and 
 about I mile south of Drum Point Light. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sandy clay bluff in a cultivated field, about 50 feet 
 above high-water mark, 4 feet south of top edge of bluff, 180 yards east of trees and ravine beyond culti- 
 vated field, 60 yards west of trees and ravine beyond cultivated field, 300 yards north of large square 
 chimney on old-fashioned farmhouse, and 250 yards north of large tree to right of farmhouse. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 13 .32 meters S. 54° 30' W. of observed station. Another reference 
 station is a nail in the east side of cement in a 6-inch tile pipe 14.64 meters S. 13° 20' E. of observed 
 station and on range with Drum Point Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 5-inch tile pipe with top 8 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference station is nail in cement on east side of a 6-inch tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of 
 ground. Another reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 
 9 inches below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Drum Point Light" (N. 13° 20' W.) o 
 
 Left tree on Hog Point 81 
 
 Right of bushes at edge of ravine 142 
 
 Tree (12 inches diameter) 164 
 
 Reference station (tile) 179 
 
 Tree (20 inches diameter) 1 83 
 
 Chimnej' of Susquehanna farmhouse 192 
 
 Large tree 199 
 
 Reference station (monument) 247 
 
 Right chimney of Fenner Lee house 302 
 
 Center of four-sided roof on Dr. Marsh house . . 307 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" 315 
 
 Silver tip on tower of Vale house 316 
 
 Chimney of Bowen house 327 
 
 " Bareda House Cupola" 348 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 59 40 I mile. 
 
 00 75 j'ards. 
 
 48 ^s mile. 
 
 59 45 14. 64 meters. 
 
 25 Js mile. 
 
 10 300 yards. 
 
 08 250 yards. 
 
 50 00 ^3' 3^ meters. 
 
 45 4}{ miles. 
 
 58 2}i miles. 
 
 32 00 2^4 miles. 
 
 15 30 3 miles. 
 
 16 2 miles. 
 
 44 CO I ?2 miles. 
 
 HOG 2. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of entrance to Patuxent River on Hog Point, about 1/ 
 west-northwest of Cedar Point Light. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
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 oo i^ miles. 
 
 5° 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach at high-water mark, 30 yards northwest 
 of point of woods, and 200 yards nortli-northeast of nearest shore of Parsons Creek. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 33.35 meters S. 42° 22' E. of observed station on a point of liigh land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail set in cement in a 6-inch tile pipe, with top i foot below the 
 surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Drum Point Light" (N. 60° 44' W.) o 
 
 " Bareda House Cupola" 2 
 
 Chimney of cabin on opposite shore 22 
 
 Tangent of Little Cove Point 71 
 
 ' ' Cedar Point Light " 173 
 
 Reference station 198 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 201 
 
 Cabin on opposite side of Parsons Creek 243 
 
 Chimney on Susquehanna farmhouse 301 
 
 "Methodist Episcopal Church" (Solomons). . 346 
 
 Steeple of Vale house at Avondale 350 
 
 I'.'i miles. 
 
 20 I '2' miles. 
 
 56 3' 2 miles. 
 
 31 40 2 miles. 
 
 21 50 33-35 meters. 
 
 03 29. 58 meters. 
 
 05 }i mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
 16 40 3>^ miles. 
 
 55 3^^ miles. 
 
 PAT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Little Cove Point, about 1^4 miles south 
 by west of Cove Point Light. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the highest point of a thickly wooded bluff, about 75 
 feet above high-water mark, 4 yards west of edge of bluff, and 15 yards southwest of extreme point. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 24.57 meters S. 71° 26' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 3-inch round stake set in cement, with top about 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S. 13° 54' E.) o 
 
 Near piazza post of house 14 
 
 52 
 
 Reference station 85 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (5 inches diameter) ... 94 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (5 inches diameter) . . . 114 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (17 inches diameter) . . 138 
 
 Spike in blaze in tree (13 inches diameter) . . 181 
 
 "Cove Point Light" 203 
 
 " Hoopers Island Light" 327 
 
 00 4j^ miles. 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 20 00 24. 57 meters. 
 
 51 6-54 meters. 
 
 10 3. 42 meters. 
 
 54 12. 26 meters. 
 
 46 5. 50 meters. 
 
 25 30 134 miles. 
 
 58 10 10' 4 miles. 
 
 WHITE HOUSE (NORTHEAST CHIMNEY). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about i mile southwest of Cove Point Light 
 and )4 mile southwest of Cove Point Landing. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is a chimney standing alone about 300 yards southwest of 
 Cove Point Landing which was formerly the more northeasterly of two chimneys on a house that was 
 destroyed by fire. This chimney is near a white house which was built to replace the destroyed house. 
 
 Marks. — A chimney standing apart from a small white house owned by Mrs. Hagland. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (N. 39° 54' E.) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 COVE POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cove Point, which is about 5 miles to 
 northward of entrance to Patuxent River. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on white tower known as Cove Point Light, which is near 
 white detached dwelling and white detached fog-signal house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on white tower. 
 
 References. — o / // . 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (S. 7° 16' E.) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
58 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 CEDAR POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cedar Point, 3'4' miles east-southeast of 
 Drum Point Light and 6 miles south by east of Cove Point Light. (See chart No. 20.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a brick dwelling known as Cedar Point Lighthouse. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Cedar Point Lighthouse. 
 Reference. — - or// 
 
 "Cove Point Light" (N. 7° 16' W.) o 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 CAIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Cheapeake Bay, about i^/i miles southwest of Cedar Point 
 Light. (See charts Nos. 20 and 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bank about 5 feet above high-water mark, about 20 
 yards northwest of ordinary high water, 5 yards northwest of extreme high water, 100. yards south- 
 southwest of old-fashioned house among several large trees, and about 250 yards below small wharf and 
 canning house. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.45 meters N. 16° 56' E. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail set in cement in a 3-inch pipe with top about 2 inches above 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 46° 45' E.) o 
 
 Steeple on church 28 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" 56 
 
 "Point No Point Light" 106 
 
 Right chimney on Tarleton house 135 
 
 Near end of peak of 2-story house 148 
 
 Reference station 330 
 
 Near comer of house 33 5 
 
 Aspen tree in house yard 339 
 
 00 00 1,5 8 miles. 
 
 26 9'.2 miles. 
 
 28 40 j^4 miles. 
 
 05 ii}i miles. 
 
 12 3X miles. 
 
 41 if4 miles. 
 
 10 40 6.45 meters. 
 
 13 100 yards. 
 
 35 50 100 yards. 
 
 DESERT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay, about 3 miles south-southwest of Cedar Point 
 Light. (See charts Nos. 20 and 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land, about 25 yards west from ordinary 
 high-water mark, about at level of extreme high-water mark, 40 yards south of a fence, 10 yards east of 
 a fence, 45 yards south of a creek, about 50 yards north of point of pine woods, and about 300 yards 
 east of woods across marsh. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.29 meters N. 31° 24' W. 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 4-inch tile pipe projecting about 2 inches above surface of sand 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 34° 05' E.) o 00 
 
 Steeple on church 34 19 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" 59 08 
 
 "Point No Point Light" 113 27 
 
 Near end of peak of roof of Tarleton house ... 135 09 
 
 Point of woods 146 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diameter) 294 30 
 
 Reference station 294 30 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 336 38 
 
 Large square chimney on larger of two 
 
 houses 344 48 I mile. 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 40 io>2 miles. 
 
 40 8 miles. 
 
 30 II miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 50 yards. 
 
 40 7.62 meters. 
 
 40 5.29 meters. 
 
 '2 mile. 
 
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 25 
 
 37 
 
 HOOPER ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay ofif shore about 3 ' i miles west of Hooper Island 
 and 4 miles south of Barren Island. (See chart No. 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Hooper Island Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on conical tower on cylindrical foundation 
 known as Hooper Island Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 65° 04' W.) o 00 00 7 miles. 
 
 FORD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about i^:^ miles south of entrance to Pine Hill 
 Run and 7!-^ miles west of Hoaper Island Light. (See chart No. 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a garden about 25 feet above high water, 32 yards west 
 of edge of bank, 40 yards northeast of near corner of a house, 4 yards north of a wire fence, ^^i yards north 
 of a paling fence, and 38 yards south of another paling fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 17° 01' E.) o 
 
 " Hooper Island Light " 62 
 
 Old reference mark (nail in tile pipe). ... 112 
 
 " Point No Point Light " 126 
 
 Nail in damson tree (5 inches diameter) 203 
 
 Chimney of Ford house 238 
 
 Peak of barn 292 
 
 Near peak of bam 331 
 
 Left chimney of house 339 
 
 Chimney on end of house 345 
 
 Near peak of bam 353 
 
 REED. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about 6'-2 miles south of Cedar Point Light, 
 6^4 miles northwest of Point No Point Light, and yS's miles west-southwest of Hooper Island Light. 
 (See chart No. 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high water, 7 3'ards west of edge of 
 bluff, 65 yards north-northeast of a house, 35 yards south of a fence, 45 yards north of another fence, 45 
 yards northwest of a large cedar tree on edge of bluff, and 35 yards north of a line of fruit trees. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is on a line of fruit trees 34.13 meters S. 10° 11' E. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a cement block with gray iron core and nail in top. Block was formerly 
 square, but has been broken off by plow. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 2° 25' E.) o 
 
 " Hooper Island Light " 59 
 
 "Point No Point Light" 136 
 
 Cedar tree (2 feet diameter) 140 
 
 Pear tree 163 
 
 Reference station 167 
 
 Cherry tree 202 
 
 Near comer of house 207 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 289 
 
 Right chimney of Tarleton house 331 
 
 Near chimney of i>2-story house 336 
 
 Near peak of Fenwick house 347 
 
 00 4' i miles. 
 
 20 ■]% miles. 
 
 05 '. 30.26 meters. 
 
 50 10 miles. 
 
 30 4.76 meters. 
 
 42 yards. 
 
 76 yards. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 20 3 miles. 
 
 10 3X miles. 
 
 00 4 miles. 
 
 59 
 
 00 6' 2 miles. 
 
 10 7,5/1 miles. 
 
 10 6J^ miles. 
 
 30 45 yards. 
 
 59 35 yards. 
 
 23 40 34-13 meters. 
 
 II 50 yards. 
 
 16 65 yards. 
 
 35 200 yards. 
 
 54 2^i miles. 
 
 36 4 miles. 
 
 09 $yi miles. 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 POINT AGIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about /[^s miles northwest of Point No Point 
 Light, 8^4 miles south of Cedar Point Light, and 734' miles southwest of Hooper Island Light. (See 
 chart No. 21.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of dense pine woods about 5 feet above high water, 
 6 yards southwest of edge of bank, 10 yards sotith of point of curve of bank, 400 yards south of road across 
 marsh, and 425 yards south of mouth of a sand-blocked creek. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 18.67 meters S. 49° 25' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 6° 25' W.) o 00 00 8fi miles. 
 
 " Hooper Island Light" 50 53 45 y^ miles. 
 
 " Point No Point Light" 141 42 30 4^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 215 51 
 
 Reference station 235 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 255 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 281 58 
 
 30 i7'72 meters. 
 
 00 18.67 meters. 
 
 00 12.02 meters. 
 
 30 11-74 meters. 
 
 POINT NO POINT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about one-eighth mile northwest of Point No 
 Point, 2 miles northwest of Point No Point Light, and 2 miles north-northeast of entrance to St. Jerome 
 Creek. (See chart No. 22.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is partly hidden by pine and cedar trees about 10 feet above 
 high water, 50 yards west of shore, 65 yards southwest of point where fence and shore meet, 35 yards 
 south of a fence, 30 yards south of edge of a graveyard, and 250 yards south by east of a house. Standard 
 cement monument markingnew reference station is 5.17 meters S. 77° 43' W. of observed station. Stone 
 monument marking old reference station is 2.44 meters north of observed station. Stone monument 
 marking old reference station is i.go meters east of observed station. Stone monument marking old 
 reference station is 1.29 meters south of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a stone cone with top 6 inches below surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. Three other reference stations are 
 square stone pillars with crosses cut in their tops which are just above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Point No Point Light" (S. 61° 29' E.). . . . o 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 7 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (24 inches diameter). . . 118 
 
 Chimney of house 146 
 
 Near peak of roof on house showing through 
 
 trees 184 
 
 Tangent to fence and graveyard 225 oc 
 
 Two nails in blaze in cedar trees (22 inches 
 
 diameter) 251 51 
 
 Junction of fence and water 279 o< 
 
 New reference station (cement monu- 
 ment) 139 i: 
 
 Old reference station (stone monument) North 
 Old reference station (stone monument) East 
 Old reference station (stone monument) South 
 
 06 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 30 106 feet. 
 
 00 30.00 meters. 
 
 250 yards. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 30 yards. 
 
 00 11.40 meters. 
 
 65 yards. 
 
 3° 
 
 5.17 meters. 
 2.44 meters. 
 1.90 meters. 
 1.29 meters. 
 
 POINT NO POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay off shore about ly^ miles southeast of Point No 
 Point and 6^8 miles north-northeast of Point Lookout. (See chart No. 22.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Point No Point Lighthouse. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
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 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on brick dwelling on a cylindrical foundation 
 known as Point No Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar Point Light" (N. 19° 35' W.} o 00 00 12 miles. 
 
 ST. JEROME. 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on St. Jerome Point at north side of entrance 
 to St. Jerome Creek about li./s miles west-southwest of Point No Point Light. (See chart No. 22 .) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 6 yards northwest by west of 
 shore, 75 yards south of a large pond, and 120 yards north of a house. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 19.57 rnetcrs N. 44° 49' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Point No Point Light" (N. 78° 16' E.) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of woods 89 42 i^i miles. 
 
 Near comer of house 142 45 119 yards. 
 
 Near chimney of house 165 30 ^4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of oyster house 173 56 X mile. 
 
 "St. Michael Catholic Church Spire " 194 12 20 1^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 217 16 i}4 miles. 
 
 Reference station 236 55 25 i9-.'>7 meters. 
 
 Large chimney of house 248 03 150 yards. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 282 50 ^4 mile. 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Point No Point. .317 21 iX miles. 
 
 ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH SPIRE. 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about one-half mile west of western and inner 
 shore of St. Jerome Creek. (See chart No. 22.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church located on the east side of the main 
 road running to Point Lookout near the village called Ridge or Friendship. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire on church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 POINT LOOK-IN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay on Point Look-in about i^i miles south-south- 
 east of entrance to St. Jerome Creek and 3 miles southwest of Point No Point Light. (See chart No. 22.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand dune about 3 feet above high water, 8 yards west 
 of shore, 4 yards east of slough, 56 yards southeast of point of woods, and 90 yards north of another point 
 of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is in woods across slough 44.04 meters N. 51° 
 59' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Point No Point Light" (N. 47° 51' E.) o 00 
 
 " Holland Island Bar Light " 51 24 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Point Lookout 122 16 
 
 Point of woods 135 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . . 250 40 
 
 Reperence station • 260 09 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter). 262 25 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 5 inches diameter) .271 36 
 
 Near peak of roof on old bam 271 48 
 
 Point of woods 272 26 
 
 Near chimney of small house , 286 35 
 
 Two chimneys of old house 291 29 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on point 297 37 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Point No Point. . . 322 42 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 10 13 miles. 
 
 ^% miles. 
 
 go yards. 
 
 30 36.68 meters. 
 
 45 4404 meters. 
 
 30 41.08 meters. 
 
 00 46.78 meters. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
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 ili miles. 
 
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 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 POTOMAC. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chesapeake Bay about three-fourths mile north of extreme end 
 of Point Lookout and one-half mile north-northeast of Point Lookout Light. (See charts Nos. 22 and 
 
 2,3-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at upper end of pine woods about 2 feet above high water, 12 
 yards west by SDuth of shore, 15 yards east-southeast of woods and edge of marsh, and 100 yards north of 
 large pine trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 10.72 meters S. 23° 34' W. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Point No Point Light" (N. 15° 30' E.) o 00 00 . . 
 
 " Holland Island Bar Light " 67 11 30 . . 
 
 " Smith Point Light " 131 41 30 . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter) . 160 10 40 . . 
 
 Reference station 188 04 10 . . 
 
 Chimney of house 230 58 . . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter). 260 21 10 . . 
 
 First tree on Cornfield Point 268 48 .... 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter). 323 22 00 . . 
 
 First tree on Point Look-in 334 26 .... 
 
 First tree on Point No Point 343 30 .... 
 
 "Hooper Island Light" 359 04 30 . . 
 
 5J-S miles. 
 12^8 miles. 
 13X miles. 
 6.56 meters. 
 10.72 meters. 
 
 7 miles. 
 10.62 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 6.56 meters. 
 3^ miles. 
 6X miles. 
 14J4 miles. 
 
 POINT LOOKOUT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay on Point Lookout at northern side of entrance to 
 Potomac River. (See charts Nos. 22 and 23.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Point Lookout Lighthouse, which is a dwelling on shore 
 near a fog-bell tower. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a lantern on a dwelling knouTi as Point Lookout Light- 
 house . 
 
 References . — a / // 
 
 " Smith Point Light " (S. 34° 37' E.) o 00 00 13 miles. 
 
 HALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River about five-eighths mile northwest of Corn- 
 field Point and 2^^ miles northwest of Point Lookout. (See chart No. 22.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 7 yards east of edge of bank, 
 6yardssouth-sjutheastof a paling fence, and 150 yards south of a large house with two-story porch. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 17.82 meters N. 45° 59' E. of observed station. Cemented tile 
 pipe marking another reference station is 23.24 meters N. 47° 55' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 4-inch cemented tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. 
 One reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. The other reference 
 station is a tile pipe set in cement with top flush with surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Day" (N. 46° 23' W.) 'o 00 00 4'-2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Hall house 40 51 30 150 yards. 
 
 Reference STATION (cement monument) .. . 92 22 50 17.82 meters. 
 
 Reference station (tile) 94 17 40 23.24 meters. 
 
 Chimney of grain house 96 24 70 yards, 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 63 
 
 HALL "HOUSE (MIDDLE CHIMNEY). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River about five-eighths mile northwest of 
 Cornfield Point and 2;?4 miles northwest of Point Lookout. (See chart No. 22.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a large wooden house about 150 yards inshore from the 
 bank of river. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is middle point of middle chimney on large house belonging to Mr. Hall. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SIG. 
 
 General locality .^—Northeastern shore of Potomac River on eastern side of Calvert Bay on Gray 
 Point. (See charts Nos. 22 and 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of a scrub growth about 15 feet above high water, 
 and 3 feet east of edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.75 meters N. 58° 17' 
 Jl. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in northern one of two stumps 2yi inches in diameter. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Day" (N. 64° 13' W.) o 00 00 i}^ miles. 
 
 Tall pine tree on Kitts Point 2 18 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on Kitts Point 4 11 i5-^ miles. 
 
 "RedBeacon" g 07 40 i mile. 
 
 Large chimney of Lewis house 28 06 iJ4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Collison house 45 38 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 60 29 if^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 98 
 
 Reference station 122 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (3 inches diameter) . 138 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 196 
 
 Chimney of i ■ a'-story house 353 
 
 Near peak of roof of large house 357 
 
 SMITH POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay on southern side of entrance to Potomac River 
 offshore about 3 miles east of Smith Point. (See chart No. 23.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a square brick tower on an octagonal brick building 
 with a cylindrical foundation. 
 
 Marks. ^Observed station is center point of lantern on structure known as Smitli Point Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Point Lookout Light" (N. 34° 32' W.) o 00 00 13 miles. 
 
 RED BEACON (1908). 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Potomac River offshore in the mouth of Smiths Creek. (See 
 chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a triangular pile structure. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a small lantern on pile structure known as Smiths 
 Creek Red Beacon. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
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 28 
 
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 4f^ miles. 
 
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 4j^ miles. 
 
64 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 DAGO. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of entrance to Smith Creek about one-half mile south-southwest of 
 of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a small garden about 6 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 north of an old hotel, 65 yards east of shore, and 165 yards southeast of a lumber wharf. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is on a fence line 29.41 meters N. 78° 13' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is tile pipe set in cement with top broken off about g inches below sur- 
 face of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "In" (N. 1° 3g' E.) o 00 00 js mile. 
 
 "Pipe" (taller stack of canning house) 25 21 30 ^"i'mile. 
 
 Near comer of house 29 26 160 yards. 
 
 Near comer of bam 29 26 100 yards. 
 
 Northeast comer of old hotel 165 22 51-97 meters. , 
 
 Northwest comer of old hotel 218 21 37.67 meters. 
 
 Tree (8 inches diameter) 261 55 42 yards. 
 
 Reference ST.MioN 280 07 30 29.41 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house across creek 307 19 ^4 mile. 
 
 TAB. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Smith Creek on second prominent point from entrance to creek 
 about three-fourths mile west-southwest of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) • 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 2 yards north of edge of 
 bank, 5 feet south of edge of bank, 14 yards southwest of a low point, 16 yards north of another low 
 point, 31 yards southeast of still another point, and 58 yards east of a wild-cherr\' tree. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 14.53 meters S. 6i° 14' W. of observed station. Reference tile pipe 
 filled with cement is 4793 meters S. 61° 25' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe filled with cement with top flush with surface 
 of ground. One reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. Another 
 reference station is center of cemented tile pipe flush with surface of ground. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "In" (N. 48° 08' E.) o 00 
 
 Near peak of roof of Dunbar house 14 00 
 
 Gilt ball on center of roof of building 16 41 
 
 " Pipe" (taller stack of canning house) 20 20 
 
 Left chimney of house with ell 36 27 
 
 Left chimney of house 55 07 
 
 Near peak of roof of old hotel 6g 41 
 
 "Red Beacon" 105 29 
 
 Right one of two cedar trees 150 24 
 
 Reference station (monument) 193 06 
 
 Reference STATION (tile) 193 17 
 
 Wild-cherry tree ; 235 22 
 
 Near peak of large house 300 01 
 
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 i/i mile. 
 
 1% miles. 
 
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 J< mile. 
 
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 yi mile. 
 
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 10 yi mile. 
 
 55 yards. 
 
 10 14-53 meters. 
 
 00 47-93 meters. 
 
 31 yards. 
 
 yl mile. 
 
 PIER. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Smith Creek at steamboat landing known as Millers WTiarf. 
 (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on snubbing post on north corner of Millers Wharf, 1.46 
 meters from northeast side of wharf and 0.79 meters from northwest side. 
 
 Marks. — Nails mark point where spindle was fastened to snubbing post. 
 
 References. — None necessar)'. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 65 
 
 PIPE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Smith Creek at Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a building used for packing oysters and tomatoes near 
 wharf at Wynne. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of the taller and more southerly of two smoke pipes on canning 
 house at Millers Wharf. 
 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 ENOUGH. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of northeiistem branch of Smith Creek about one-fourth mile 
 east-northeast of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a lightly wooded bank about 12 feet above high water, 
 5 yards back from edge of bank, 40 yards southwest of a house, and 45 yards northwest of a bam. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is near fence, ig.75 meters N. 19° 51' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is hole in top of a 3-inch square stub with top about 3 inches above sur- 
 face of ground. Reference station is center paint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " In" (N. 86° 09' W.) o 00 00 ^2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 105 20 >2 mile. 
 
 RbferBnce station 106 00 00 i9-7,S meters. 
 
 Near gable of Logan Dunbar house 118 17 40 yards. 
 
 West post of small gate 139 45 28 yards. 
 
 North gable of barn 215 04 45 yards. 
 
 North chimney of Fred Dunbar house 234 26 X mile. 
 
 East chimney of 2-story house 252 32 }i mile. 
 
 North gable of store at Wynne 329 54 X Mile- 
 
 " Pipe " (taller stack of canning house) 330 33 % raWe^. 
 
 DRUM. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of northeastern branch of Smith Creek about X ™i'e north- 
 northeast of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — -Observed station is on marsh land on a point opposite Millers Wliarf about 
 21 yards north of shore, 22 yards west of shore, 25 yards northeast of shore, and 35 yards southeast of 
 a cultivated field with several cedar trees along its edge. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " In" (S. 77° 10' W.) o 00 00 }^ vaile. 
 
 Large chimney of house 151 20 X mile. 
 
 North gable of tobacco bam 152 13 X mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Dunbar pavilion 180 14 X mile. 
 
 North gable of house 195 00 X mile. 
 
 Left chimney of 2X-storj' house 212 55 X mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Moore house 215 23 X mile. 
 
 North gable of stable 223 36 X mile- 
 Left chimney of 2>2-story house 235 05 }i mile. 
 
 Chimney of i>2-story house 246 10 X mile. 
 
 Cupola of barn 272 21 X mile. 
 
 " Pipe " (taller stack of canning house j 299 56 20 f^8 mile. 
 
 West gable of old hotel 307 31 X mile. 
 
 2606 — II 5 
 
66 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 IN. 
 
 General localily. — Northern shore of Smith Creek on a point between two main branches of creek 
 about one-fourth mile northwest of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass point which is surrounded by small bowlders 
 and cobble stones visible at low water about 2 feet above high water, 2 yards east of side of point, 3 
 yards northwest of side of point, 10 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, and near three trees. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 9.32 meters N. 7° og' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed .station is a 2-inch square stick in center of a 4-inch tile pipe filled with and set 
 in cement with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Dago" (S. 1° 40' W.) o 00 00 . . 
 
 Right peak of roof of old hotel i 30 . . . , 
 
 I<eft tangent of point of land 28 39 . . . . 
 
 Right chimney of large house 64 15 . . . . 
 
 Nailin blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). i6a 37 00 . . 
 
 Reference station 185 28 45 . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 13 40 . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 213 09 00 . . 
 
 Cedar tree (24 inches diameter) 242 18 .... 
 
 Right peak of Dunbar house 255 36 .... 
 
 Front peak of large house 268 57 .... 
 
 " Pipe" (taller stack of canning house) 300 57 00 . . 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 340 21 30 . . 
 
 OAK. 
 
 s 8 mile. 
 
 ^8 mile. 
 
 1A mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 2.03 meters. 
 g.32 meters. 
 
 5.33 meters. 
 
 11.24 meters. 
 40 yards. 
 '» mile. 
 14 mile. 
 '4 mile. 
 -■s mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Smith Creek at entrance to northwestern branch of creek about 
 one-half mile west of Millers Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 6 feet above high water, 15 yards south- 
 southeast of center of a clump of trees, 20 yards south of shore, 28 yards north of shore, and 45 yards 
 west of extreme end of point. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.87 meters N. 53° 12' W. 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a square hole in cement in 4-inch tile pipe set in cement. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "In" (N. 88° 51' E.) o 00 00 
 
 Front peak of house i 04 
 
 "Pipe" (taller stack of canning house) 15 42 30 
 
 Near peak of roof of small 2-story house 40 58 
 
 Middle chimney of T-shaped house 58 
 
 Near corner of old hotel 67 
 
 "Red Beacon " 82 
 
 Near peak of roof of large barn 140 
 
 Large cherry tree 172 
 
 Reference .station 217 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak stump (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 219 57 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickory tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 222 51 
 
 Nail in blaze in double oak tree (8 inches 
 diameter) 248 19 
 
 33 ■■ 
 
 52 •■ 
 
 15 10 
 
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 56 45 
 
 }{ mile. 
 J4 mile. 
 ,'^ mile. 
 ,5-2 mile. 
 J-i mile. 
 s^ mile. 
 I mile. 
 J4 mile. 
 157 yards. 
 14.87 meters. 
 
 23.14 meters. 
 
 10 14.58 meters. 
 
 00 13-69 meters. 
 
SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 67 
 
 References — Continued . 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickory tree (4 inches diam- ° ' " 
 
 eter) 267 01 00 7.37 meters. 
 
 " Flagpole " (on Jutland farmhouse) 237 06 f 8 mile. 
 
 Blaze in oak stump (30 inches diameter). . . . 340 26 2.04 meters. 
 
 OUT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of northwestern l^ranch of Smith Creek al)out one-eighth mile 
 north of the main body of Smith Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand and marsh point about i foot above high water, 
 6 yards north of shore, 7 yards southeast of shore, 24 yards east of extreme end of point, and 7 yards 
 west of a cultivated field. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.96 meters N. 82° 50' E. 
 of observed station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 2-inch pine stub set in cement. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Red Beacon" (S. 1° 55' W.) o 00 00 i)4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Kitts Point 20 00 ys mile. 
 
 Left chimney of 2-story' house 49 34 !^ mile. 
 
 East peak of barn 53 33 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house on opposite shore . . . 141 20 i mile. 
 
 Windmill 156 17 f^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 203 08 00 8.17 meters. 
 
 Reference station 260 55 15 6.96 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree 293 38 55 6.27 meters. 
 
 Between two chimneys of Morris house 345 00 J/i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house near old hotel 351 11 ^ mile. 
 
 West gable of old hotel 353 02 J^ mile. 
 
 STUNG. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of northwestern branch of vSmith Creek about three-fourths 
 mile northwest of Millers Wharf and one-fourth mile northwest of main body of Smith Creek. (See 
 chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on solid ground on a point making out just above a small 
 cove about 2 feet above high water, 7 yards south of shore, 9 yards northwest of shore, 15 yards south- 
 west of extreme end of point, and 45 yards from a growth of young pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Flagpole" (N. 22° 40' E.) o 00 00 ig mile. 
 
 Windmill o 36 3,i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of 2 ^^'-story house 83 31 i mile. 
 
 " Pipe " (taller stack of canning house) 99 05 20 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house at Wynne 102 54 f^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Morris house 122 46 3-^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 127 01 >8 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). 184 40 30 6.08 meters. 
 
 JUTLAND. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of northwestern branch of Smitli Creek about one-half mile 
 north of main body of Smith Creek on a point of land between two coves. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 north of shore, 4 yards south of shore, 5 yards east of extreme end of jraint, and 11 yards from bank with 
 large cedar trees on its edge with a peach orchard back of them. Cement momiment marking reference 
 station is 10.36 meters N. 86° 27' E. of observed station. 
 
68 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground, 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — " o / // 
 
 "Out" (S. 29° 51' E.) o 
 
 Two chimneys of Morris house 10 
 
 Chimney of house near old hotel 16 
 
 West gable of old hotel 17 
 
 " Red Beacon" 25 
 
 East gable of barn 56 
 
 Southeast gable of small house 139 
 
 Chimney of small house 169 
 
 Windmill 201 
 
 " Flagpole " (on Jutland farmhouse) 204 
 
 Reference station 296 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 299 
 
 Reference station 
 
 17 
 
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 00 .... 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 
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 I mile. 
 
 
 I mile. 
 
 10 .... 
 
 ifs miles. 
 
 
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 10.36 meters. 
 
 00 .... 
 
 11.65 rneters. 
 
 FLAT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of northwestern branch of Smith Creek about three-fourths mile 
 north-northwest of main body of Smith Creek on a point of land between two coves. (See chart 
 No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 yards 
 south of shore, 7 yards north of shore, 10 yards west of extreme end of point, and 12 yards from a field 5 
 feet higher than marsh. Cement monument marking reference station is 10.41 meters S. 65° 00' W. of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 2-inch square pine stub with top about 3 inches above surface of marsh. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Jutland" (S. 50° 36' E.) o 
 
 " Pipe " (taller stack of canning house) 5 
 
 Between two chimneys on Morris house 22 
 
 Chimney of house near old hotel 29 
 
 West gable of old hotel 29 
 
 Blaze in pine tree 107 
 
 Reference station 115 
 
 Chimney of house 140 
 
 Chimney of small house 200 
 
 Chimney of house 226 
 
 " Flagpole " (on Jutland farmhouse) 310 
 
 00 }4 niile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
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 iX niiles. 
 
 30 14.12 meters. 
 
 40 10.41 meters. 
 
 X mile. 
 
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 y2 mile. 
 
 40 J4 mile. 
 
 FLAGPOLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of northwestern branch of Smith Creek, on a house about three- 
 fourths mile north-northwest of main body of Smith Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cast gable on the front of a house on Jutland farm. 
 Marks. — Observed station is flagpole on east gable on the front of residence on Jutland farm. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 RAN 2. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of northwestern branch of Smith Creek on a point opposite a small 
 cove and about seven-eighths mile north-northwest of main body of Smith Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Iinm4:diate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow sand and marsh point about i foot above high 
 water, 3 yards north of shore, 3 yards south of shore, 11 yards cast of extreme end of point and in front of 
 a bank 8 or 9 feet high covered with hone)'Suckle and several large trees. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is about 10 feet above high water 13.74 meters N. 87° 50' E. of observed station. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 69 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is hole in stub with top about 6 inches above surface of marsh. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' /> 
 
 "Jutland" (S. 25° 04' E.) o 00 00 Yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of Morris house 3 },}, i^l miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house near old hotel 8 29 ifs miles. 
 
 West peak of old hotel 9 13 i3 j miles. 
 
 "Red Beacon" 12 45 10 i,'^ miles. 
 
 East peak of bam 93 05 ]<, mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 139 10 250 yards. 
 
 Small blazed apple tree 285 00 18.88 meters. 
 
 Reference station 292 54 00 13 -74 meters. 
 
 " Flagpole " (on Jutland farmhouse) 333 59 10 ]/% mile. 
 
 Windmill 342 24 ^ mile. 
 
 DAY. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River about one-fourth mile northwest of Kitts 
 Point between entrances to St. Marys River and Smith Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small island of solid ground on a marsh point about 5 feet 
 above high water, 3 yardseast of shore, 2oyardsnortheast of shore. 18 yards north of extreme end of point, 
 and 150 yards south of a large lone dead tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Labor" (N. 89° 37' W.) o 
 
 Near peak of roof of 2 ■ 2-story house 22 
 
 Near peak of roof of brick house 48 44 
 
 Tall pine on Kitts Point 73 48 
 
 Chimney of old house 118 15 
 
 "Pipe" (taller stack of canning house) 146 59 
 
 Near peak of roof of tobacco house 159 51 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys. .. . 181 07' 
 
 Chimney of Hall house 222 41 
 
 LABOR. 
 
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 2yi miles. 
 
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 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River on western side of entrance to St. Marys 
 River on a small island forming the southeastern end of St. George Island. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh grass point about on level with high water, 5 
 yards north of side of point, 5 yards west of side of point, 8 yards northwest of extreme end of point, 
 65 yards southwest of another point, 65 yards north-northeast of still another point, and 125 yards south- 
 east of a small pine woods across slough. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.56 meters 
 N. 64° 06' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hall" (S. 61° 00' E.) o 
 
 Center of railing around top of Passis house . 117 
 
 Canning house stack 119 
 
 Left tangent of woods im St. George Island. 133 
 
 Inside corner of Poe house on St. George Island . 156 
 
 Keference station 176 
 
 Near peak of roof of Crowder house 208 19 
 
 Center of left tower on Kennedy house 261 38 
 
 Chimney of Taylor house 274 58 
 
 Right chimney of old house 331 29 40 
 
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 00 ()'2 miles. 
 
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70 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 LYNCH POINT 3 (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Potomac River about three-eighths mile northwest of 
 Lyneh Point on northwestern side of entrance to Yeocomico River. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand beach near edge of grass about on level with high 
 water, 50 yards southeast of edge of dense pine woods and a wire fence, go yards northwest of another 
 dense pine woods, and northeast of a slough with about a dozen trees on opposite side. One referenc 
 tile set in cement is at edge of woods 55-68 meters on a continuation inshore of line from Point Lookout 
 Light. Another reference tile set in cement is in woods 85.53 meters in same direction as the nearer 
 reference station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center one of four nails in top of a post 5 inches below surface of ground. 
 Reference stations are titles set in cement with tops about 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Piney Point Light" (N. 4° 02' W.) o 00 
 
 Steeple on church 29 29 
 
 Tall pine tree on Kitts Point 58 30 
 
 "vSt. Michaels Catholic Church Spire" 63 41 
 
 White tower on building 80 54 
 
 Tangent of woods 142 48 
 
 Chimney of house 208 48 
 
 Reference station (tile) 278 00 
 
 Reference station (tile) 278 00 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys. ... 357 13 
 
 30 
 
 6 miles. 
 
 S% miles. 
 
 tyi miles. 
 
 95^ miles. 
 
 8fi miles. 
 
 3X niiles. 
 
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 30 55-68 meters. 
 
 30 85.53 meters. 
 
 7 miles. 
 
 BETWEEN. 
 
 miles northwest of Kitts Point at 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marj-s River about i' 
 entrance to river. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 3 feet above high water, 5 yards north- 
 east of edge of bank, 5 yards southeast of a rail fence, 12 yards southwest of shore of a creek, and 7 to 
 10 yards west to northwest of persimmon trees. Cement monument marking reference station is at 
 edge of high land 14.42 meters S. 56° 22' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Day " (S. 27° 01' E.) o 
 
 Chimney of house at edge of woods 90 
 
 Chimney of house beyond middle of woods 96 
 
 Chimney of large house with ell 103 
 
 Chimney of 2'.i-stor)' house 126 
 
 " Piney Point Light" 128 
 
 Near peak of roof of brick liou.se between two 
 
 chimneys lOo 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) .' 172 
 
 "Water Tower" (near Portobello) 188 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 306 
 
 Reference station 330 
 
 Tall pine on Kitts Point 358 
 
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 2>-8 miles. 
 2% miles. 
 2^s miles. 
 3' s miles. 
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 4 miles. 
 
 20 6.94 meters. 
 
 27 10 ... . 
 
 9.34 meters. 
 
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 i>i miles. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 71 
 
 FORT, 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marys River on Fort Point about 2'4 miles north of entrance 
 to river and seven-eighths of a mile south of Priests Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 16 
 yards east of edge of bank, 70 yards west by south of a house, and 34 yards south -south west of a corner 
 of a fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 32.17 meters N. 22° 20' E. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top flush with surface of ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (N. 10° 16' W.) o 00 
 
 Reference station 32 35 
 
 Near chimney of Taylor house 78 44 
 
 Chimney of small building 106 38 
 
 Chimney of 2,',2-story house with ell 246 30 
 
 Canning-house stack 314 03 
 
 Near peak of roof of stable 342 24 
 
 " Water tower" (near Portobclloj 351 03 
 
 00 yi mile. 
 
 55 32.17 meters. 
 
 70 yards. 
 
 250 yards. 
 
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 ID 2}^ miles. 
 
 POND. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River on Pond Point about seven-eighths of a mile 
 north-northeast of Cherryficld Point at entrance to St. George River. (See chart No. 24. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marshland at edge of woods about on level with high 
 water, 6 yards west of edge of marsh, 7 yards south of edge of marsh, 25 yards northeast of edge of marsh , 
 and 20 to 30 yards north and east of pine trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 29.59 
 meters S. 77° 29' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (N. 52° 55' E.) o 00 00 1^4 miles. 
 
 "St. Inigoes Church Cross" 15 18 00 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of Taylor house 41 46 ij^4 miles. 
 
 Tall pine on Kitts Point 85 08 40 3 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Cherr>'field Point 138 25 3^ mile. 
 
 Nail inblaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) . 177 23 50 22.93 meters. 
 
 Reference station 204 t,t, 30 2g-,S9 meters. 
 
 Nailin blaze in pine tree (2oincliesdiameter). 214 12 00 25.53 meters. 
 
 Nail inblaze in pine tree (iSinchesdiameter). 253 4O 30 17.40 meters. 
 
 Canning-house stack 27ft 48 i ' ^ miles. 
 
 "Water Tower" (near Portobello) 311 59 40 2 '2 miles. 
 
 "Calvert Monument" 328 02 20 3', miles. 
 
 Near peak of house on Bromcs Wharf 328 46 3 ' ^ miles. 
 
 Center of left tower on Kennedy house 344 45 i}i miles. 
 
 ROD (PRIESTS HOUSE). 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of vSt. Marys River on Priests Point at south side of entrance to 
 St. Inigoes Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small cupola-shaped centerpiece, or ventilator, on 
 middle of roof of a summer residence of the order of Jesuits, sometimes called Priests Villa. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a lightning rod on the center ventilator on middle of roof of Priests 
 Villa. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
72 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 THOMPSON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River about three-eighths of a mile east-northeast of 
 entrance to Carthagena Creek, five-eighths of a mile southwest of Windmill Point, and i mile north 
 of Pond Point. (See chart No. 24.1 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 6 yards northeast of edge of bank, and 7 yards west of extreme edge of bank. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is buried with top about 10 inches below surface of ground 
 25.00 meters N. 36° 53' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square pine box with top flush with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 10 inches 
 below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Pond" (S. 2° 06' E.) o 00 
 
 Nail in large dying pine tree 18 38 
 
 Chimney outside of small house 31 52 
 
 Left peak of roof between two chimneys. ... 38 38 
 
 Reference station 145 13 
 
 Right peak of roof of house 161 05 
 
 Right piazza post of Kennedy house 251 57 
 
 Left chimney of Raley house . . . -. 274 17 
 
 "St. Inigoes Church Cross" 280 17 
 
 " Rod " (on Priests Villa) 286 52 
 
 Near peak of roof of Taylor house 314 17 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 00 7.69 meters. 
 
 |< mile. 
 
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 10 25.00 meters. 
 
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 5° 
 
 RALEY. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern side of entrance to St. Inigoes Creek about one-half mile northeast 
 of Priests Point and seven-eighths of a mile east-southeast of Windmill Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate localily. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water. 40 
 yards southeast of edge of bank, 40 yards west of edge of ravine, and 135 yards north of a bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 12 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (S. 51=03' W.) o 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of Raley house . 8 
 
 Large tree 32 
 
 Chimney of Kennedy house loi 
 
 Chimney of small house 155 
 
 Near peak of roof of wharf house 167 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 177 
 
 Chimney of small house 211 
 
 "St. Inigoes Church Cross" 246 
 
 Right peak of roof of barn 315 
 
 Near peak of comcrib 351 
 
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 00 00 yi mile. 
 
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 51 100 yards. 
 
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SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 73 
 
 INIGOES. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of entrance to St. Inigoes Creek about five-eighths of a mile north 
 of Priests Point and five-eighths of a mile east of Windmill Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is offshore in about 4 feet of water, i', feet southeast of boat 
 landing, and 45 yards southwest of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is on top of 
 bank about 15 feet high, 50.87 meters N. 39° 25' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a 3-inch square stub driven into bottom in about 4 feet of water and 
 standing plumb with top about 2 feet above high water. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (S. 11° 53' W.) o 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of brick house . . 49 03 i^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of carriage house 87 04 > s mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Coppage house 106 26 i}i miles. 
 
 Chimney of McKay house 139 56 iff miles. 
 
 Center of right tower of Kennedy house 168 07 400 yards. 
 
 Reference st.ation 207 31 30 50-87 meters 
 
 Left chimney of Tyler house 267 42 >8 mile. 
 
 ".St. Inigoes Church Cross" 297 30 40 i mile. 
 
 Large chimney of Raley house 330 38 i-'i mile. 
 
 ST. INIGOES CHURCH CROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of St. Marys River inshore about i mile east from Priests Point and 
 three-fourths of a mile south of Grason Wharf on St. Inigoes Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 I mmediate locality. — Observed station is on St. Inigoes Catholic Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on St. Inigoes Catholic Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CHURCH. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of St. Inigoes Creek about five-eighths mile east of St. Marj'S 
 River and one-fourth mile southwest of Grason Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water on a rounded point of land 
 nearly surrounded by water, 13 yards southeast of shore, 14 yards south of shore, 24 yards west-southwest 
 of shore, and 35 yards north of inlet and cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Grason" (N. 34° 44' E.) o 00 
 
 Near peak of roof of Grason stable 2 52 
 
 Between two chimneys on near end of Grason 
 
 house 9 05 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 63 26 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter). 11 1 22 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) .150 08 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys on 
 
 Raley house 280 00 
 
 Chimney of hotise 319 57 
 
 Left chimney on end of house ii5i 47 
 
 Near peak of roof of GrSson Wharf house 345 46 
 
 00 . . . . 
 
 >4 mile. 
 
 
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74 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 COTTAGE. 
 
 General localily. — Northwestern shore of St. Inigoes Creek about one-half mile east-northeast of St. 
 Marys River and three-eighths mile west-southwest of Grason Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand about i foot above high water, 2 yards north- 
 northwest of shore, 20 yards south-southeast of woods, and 120 yards southwest by west of extreme end 
 of point. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.82 meters N. 18° 52' W. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch square wooden box with top flush with surface of sand. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (S. 37° 46' W.) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 123 22 00 12.82 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (24 inches diameter). 124 36 10 26.03 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 174 17 %■ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in double pine tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 187 08 40 30.90 meters. 
 
 "Smoke" (west chimney of tenant house). . . 213 55 X mile. 
 
 Between two chimneys of Grason house 223 01 J-s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 223 21 40 17-93 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of old house 254 07 % mile. 
 
 Left peak of roof of Raley bam 342 22 J4 milt. 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys on 
 
 Raley house 352 58 X mile . 
 
 DUSKY. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of St. Inigoes Creek on a prominent point between creek and 
 a small cove nearly opposite Grason Wharf and about three-fourths mile northeast of St. Marys River. 
 (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about on level with high water, about 5 yards east of a 
 fence which is on top of a tree-fringed bank 15 feet high. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is near an old creek bed 25.09 meters N. 2° 34' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Smoke" (N. 89° 43' E.) o 00 00 f ^ mile. 
 
 Near end of Grason Wharf 32 53 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of roof of house 70 09 J-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on outside of small house 79 og ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of roof of Raley bam 115 32 % mile. 
 
 Left corner of Raley house 122 40 yi mile. 
 
 Right. corner of Priest's Villa 128 30 i mile. 
 
 Cedar tree 139 02 20 yards. 
 
 Comer post of fence 220 15 4 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 267 59 10 10.44 meters. 
 
 Reference station 272 51 10 25.09 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 75 
 
 GRAvSON. 
 
 I 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of St. Inigoes Creek near Grason Wharf about J-s mile north- 
 east of St. Marys River. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Unmcdiaic locality. — Observed station is about 15 feet above high water, 7 yards southeast of edge 
 of bank. 13 yards northwest of a .stable, and near three trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Cottage" (S. 72° 06' W.) o 
 
 Near corner of wharf house 26 
 
 Chimney of house 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree 93 
 
 Chimney of brick house on hill 149 
 
 "Smoke" (west chimney of tenant house) . . . 179 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 203 
 
 Left corner of stable 254 
 
 Right comer of stable 303 
 
 Chimney of Raley house 333 
 
 Left tangent of Priest's Villa 333 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 352 23 40 12.94 meters. 
 
 00 :' 8 mile. 
 
 130 yards. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 00 13-37 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 20 X mile. 
 
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 o 6.40 meters. 
 
 37 9.19 meters. 
 
 28 12.05 meters. 
 
 28 i-i mile. 
 
 54 ij^ miles. 
 
 ROCK. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of St. Inigoes Creek about one-fourth mile north-northwest of 
 Grason Wharf and seven-eighths mile northeast of St. Marys River. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the western side of entrance to a small creek with a 
 wooded .shore, about 2 feet above high water, 4 yards north-northwest of shore, and 8 yards east-southeast 
 of a small pool with trees beyond. Cement monument marking reference station is 17.09 meters N. 85° 
 41' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch square wooden box. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Smoke" (S. 61° 13' E.) o 00 
 
 Near peak of roof of barn 14 37 
 
 Near peak of roof of Grason Wharf house 57 35 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) .115 28 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 150 23 
 
 Reference station 155 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (16 inches diameter). 207 52 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 250 08 
 
 Chimney of house 233 4^ 
 
 00 f ^ mile. 
 
 5/g mile. 
 
 }'i mile. 
 
 00 9.9s meters. 
 
 20 17.24 meters. 
 
 05 1 7 09 meters. 
 
 20 27.45 meters. 
 
 34 mile. 
 
 ' >' mile. 
 
 SMOKE. 
 
 General locality. — Soutlieastcrn shore of St. Inigoes Creek about one-fourth mile east of Grason Wharf. 
 (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tenant house which is about 15 feet above high water 
 located about one-fourth mile east of Grason Wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of brick chimney on west end of house. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
76 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 CHESTNUT. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Upper St. Inigoes Creek about one-half mile east-northeast of 
 Grason Wharf, near the entrance to an eastern branch of creek, and 1I4 miles northeast of St. Marys River. 
 (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field fringed by tall trees about 20 feet above 
 high water, 18 yards south of edge of bank, 70 yards southwest of comer of field, 80 yards west-southwest 
 of edge of bank, 95 yards northeast of trees at hollow, no yards southwest of a point, and 150 yards cast 
 by north of point where rail fence meets trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 12 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is center of 3-inch square wooden box. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Smoke" (S. fi8° 53' W.) o 00 00 34^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (22 inches diameter) 39 06 50 18.58 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 68 45 10 16.46 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diameter) 105 03 20 21.10 meters. 
 
 Tangent of trees 271 00 100 yards. 
 
 Junction of fences 318 47 50 150 yards. 
 
 SLEEP. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Upper St. Inigoes Creek on a point between two forks of creek 
 about ■ 2 mile northeast of Grason Wharf and i}4 miles northeast of St. Marys River. (See chart No. 24.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 6 yards east of shore, 10 yards 
 north of shore, and on line with persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Smoke" (S. 11° 24' W.) o 00 00 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Grason brick house 21 24 20 .'.^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney on higher roof of Raley house . 30 55 iX niiles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of wharf house 32 37 i.i mile. 
 
 Tangent of point opposite Grason 37 52 5-i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (2 inches diameter). 129 34 00 18.25 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter). 187 28 40 19.89 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (9 inches 
 
 diameter) 209 56 10 4.45 meters. 
 
 Tangent of marsh point 244 31 150 yards. 
 
 Chimney of left ell of house 288 26 5i mile. 
 
 GRIND. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of St. Marys River in water just off Windmill Point and opposite 
 entrance to St. Inigoes Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 hnmediate locality. — Observed station is in about 4 feet of water, 45 yards east-southeast of extreme 
 end of point and 120 yards northeast of another point. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is among cedar trees 81 .36 meters vS. 81° 40' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks.— Observed station is nail in sUilj in water. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — " ' " 
 
 "Rod " (S. 37° 47' E.) o 00 00 ^4 tnile. 
 
 Left peak of roof between two chimneys on 
 
 brick house 87 08 ly^ miles. 
 
 RiCKRRENCK STATION 1 19 26 50 81.36 meters. 
 
 "Water Tower" (near Portobello) 203 25 20 i'^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney on house at Porto- 
 bello 208 26 i>8 miles. 
 
I 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 77 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 " Calvert Monument " 237 55 10 2^8 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bromes Wharf house .... 239 10 2 miles. 
 
 Right piazza post on Kennedy house 296 34 y^ mile. 
 
 "St. Inigoes Church Cross" 331 32 30 1% miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of Raley house 334 49 J-s mile. 
 
 KENNEDY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marys River about one-eighth mile north of entrance to 
 St. Inigoes Creek and five-eighths mile east-northeast of Windmill Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is in a garden about 25 feet above high water, 30 yards north- 
 west of edge of bank at wire fence, 65 yards west-southwest of a house, 18 yards south of a fence, and 52 
 yards south of a paling fence. Cement monument marking reference station is in a garden 20.25 meters 
 N. 37° 05' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Rod" (S. 7° 45' W.) o GO 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of bam 86 25 7-8 mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of building 107 10 i^^' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 137 45 50 13.21 meters. 
 
 Reference station 209 20 10 20-25 meters. 
 
 Near corner of shed 209 45 57 yards. 
 
 Left back piazza post 250 21 60 yards. 
 
 Chimney of cabin _ 280 og 120 yards. 
 
 Chimney on top of Raley house 334 04 ^2 mile. 
 
 COPPAGE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River about one-foiu-th mile south of entrance to 
 Cooper Creek, and seven-eighths mile northwest of Windmill Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is near densely wooded land about 25 feet above high water, 
 5 yards southwest of edge of bank, 6 yards south of edge of bank, 10 yards west of point with cedar tree, 
 and 200 yards west of remains of a pier. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.50 meters 
 S. 83° 21' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box with top flush with surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bello" (N. 42° 11' E.) ." o 00 00 }i mile. 
 
 Chimney of St. Marys Seminary 2 27 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bromes Wharf house .... 3 14 ij/i miles. 
 
 Chimney of Brome house 10 42 lyi miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 44 40 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of Kennedy house 69 22 i|^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Raley house 84 09 iS s miles. 
 
 Chimney of Priest's villa 93 06 i^i miles. 
 
 Chimney 96 45 ^-2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter) . 185 25 20 7.68 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (3 inches diameter) . 216 30 30 10.96 meters. 
 
 Reference station 221 09 50 11.50 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (12 inches diameter) . 290 30 30 7.32 meters. 
 
 " Water Tower" (near Portobello) 344 16 00 s s mile. 
 
78 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 CHAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marys River on Chancellor Point about seven-eighths mile 
 north -northwest of entrance to St. Inigoes Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long point about 3 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 north of side of point, 12 yards south of side of point, 17 yards east of extreme end of point, and near 
 cedar trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.14 meters S. 78° 09' E. of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — 011/ 
 
 " Bello " (N. 37° 29' W.) o 00 
 
 Chimney of house 9 56 
 
 Left peak of roof between two chimneys. ... 24 15 
 
 Left chimney of house on Pagan Point 40 35 
 
 "Calvert Monument" 56 56 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross" 58 39 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bromes Wharf house .... 58 47 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 123 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 137 32 
 
 Reference station 139 19 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 157 56 
 
 Weather vane on bam 262 54 
 
 Silo at Portobello 349 29 
 
 s^ mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I, '-8 miles. 
 
 1^2 miles. 
 
 i^ 8 miles. 
 
 lis miles. 
 
 iSg miles. 
 
 4.47 meters. 
 
 20 31.61 meters. 
 
 50 14.14 meters. 
 
 20 13-99 meters. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 }-4 mile. 
 
 BELLO. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River on Portobello Point about five-eighths mile 
 north-northwest of Chancellor Point and i '^ miles north of Windmill Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on northeast peak of ro.if on wharf house at Portobello 
 Landing. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a flagpole on northeast peak of wharf house. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 WATER TOWER (PORTO BELLO). 
 
 General locality. — Western side of St. Marys River inshore about one-fourth mile west of Portobello 
 Landing. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a detached structure with a water tank on top. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of water tank. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 79 
 
 GRAVEL. 
 
 Gineral locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marys River about three-eighths mile north-northeast of 
 Chancellor Point, and five-eighths mile east of Portobello Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immsdiate locality. — ^Observed station is on gravel washed up between river and slough about on 
 level with high water, 2 yards north of gravel and marsh line, 33 yards east-northeast of outlet of slough, 
 and 65 yards southwest of point where woods and river meet. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 26.99 meters N. 86° 03' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — a / /r 
 
 "Bello"(N. 77° S4'W.) o 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys at 
 
 Portobello i 
 
 House on Pagan Point 71 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bromes Wharf house .... 95 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross " 95 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 141 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 162 
 
 RSPEReNCB STATION 163 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 189 
 
 Weather vane on bam 298 
 
 Between two chimneys on house near Porto- 
 bello 358 
 
 36 
 
 00 yi mile. 
 
 Yt mile. 
 
 xYi miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 20 I mile. 
 
 30 30-95 meters. 
 
 00 22.75 meters. 
 
 40 26.99 meters. 
 
 40 
 
 21. II meters. 
 1^4 miles 
 
 K mile 
 
 McKAY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River about one-half mile north-northeast of Porto- 
 bello Point, and five-eighths mile west-southwest of Bromes Wharf. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about on level with high water, 14 yards south of a fence 
 extending into water, and at edge of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.12 
 meters S. 71° 35' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bello" (S. 23° 16' W.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 26 41 
 
 , RePERGNCE STATION 48 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in willow tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 158 35 
 
 "Calvert Monument" 215 58 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross " 217 55 
 
 Near peak of roof on Bromes Wharf house . . . 222 48 
 
 Weather vane on bam 350 55 
 
 mile. 
 
 40 6.82 meters. 
 
 55 8.12 meters. 
 
 119 55 00 3.48 meters. 
 
 20 8.25 meters. 
 
 30 Y mile. 
 
 10 Y mile. 
 
 5^ mile. 
 
 40 i}4 miles. 
 
8o 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BROME. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marj's River about three-eighths mile south of Bromes 
 Wharf at St. Marys. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of woods about 6 feet above high water, 2 yards 
 southeast of shore, and 25 yards from foot of a slope. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is in woods 5.65 meters S. 76° 12' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 3-inch square wooden box with top about flush with sur- 
 face of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "McKay" (N. 86° 29' W.) o 00 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys of McKay 
 
 h :)use 4 08 
 
 Peak of barn 46 30 
 
 Right chimney of two-story house 47 54 
 
 Chimney of small house 60 26 
 
 Stovepipe of small cabin 63 27 
 
 Peak of roof of Bromes Wharf house 75 30 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross " 81 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut tree 157 16 
 
 Rrference station 190 17 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree 207 43 
 
 Tangent of Gravelly Point 298 00 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys of house 
 at Portobello 1,^,1, 45 
 
 00 j^ mile. 
 
 f^ mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 10 4.32 meters. 
 
 20 5.65 meters. 
 
 3c 6.40 meters. 
 
 ^/i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 DEEP. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Marys River opposite Bromes Wharf on first prominent 
 point south of Pagan Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immsdiate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 11 yards southwest of side 
 of point, 12 yards north-northwest of side of point. 17 yards west of extreme end of point, and near 
 several small piles of oyster shells. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a 1 ir 
 
 "Pagan" (N. 0° 42' W.) o 00 
 
 Peak of bam 3 05 
 
 Chimney of two-story house 8 35 
 
 Outside chimney of house 55 06 
 
 Smoke pipe of cabin near monument 68 12 
 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 72 00 
 
 "Calvert Monument" 72 10 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross " 74 12 
 
 Peak of roof of Bromes Wliarf house 83 25 
 
 Chimney of small house 103 57 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 149 58 
 
 Tangent of Chancellor Point 183 00 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys 216 08 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 303 47 
 
 15 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 y mile. 
 
 y mile. 
 
 y mile. 
 
 00 y mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 y mile. 
 
 35 9.01 meters. 
 
 i^s miles. 
 
 Y mile. 
 
 20 21.87 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 8i 
 
 CALVERT MONUMENT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marj-s River on high prominent point near site of Old St. 
 Marys. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immsdiate locality. — Observed station is a tall granite shaft erected in memor\- of Calvert who 
 founded the first settlement of Maryland near this point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is apex of pyramidal top of shaft of Calvert Monument. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH CROSS (OLD ST. MARYS). 
 
 Gnisral locality. — Eastern shore of St. Marys River near site of Old St. Marys. (See chart No, 24.) 
 Imniidiate locality. — Observed station is on tower of the Episcopal Church at Old St. Mar>-s. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on tower of the Episcopal Church. 
 References — None necessary. 
 
 PAGAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of upper St. Marys River on Pagan Point opposite site of Old vSt. 
 Marys. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 30 feet above high water, 120 yards southeast of 
 river, 130 yards southwest of river, 26 yards southwest of a corn crib, 6 yards north of a wire fence. 16 
 yards south of another wire fence, and iq yards west of still another wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 10 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is nail in stub. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 67° 16' E.) o 00 
 
 Near peak of roof of wharf house 8 12 
 
 Near peak of roof of Brome house 12 03 
 
 Left side of left chimney of McKay house. ... 96 31 
 
 Left chimney of large house on hill 191 19 
 
 Near comer of com crib 290 21 
 
 Left comer of stable 333 33 
 
 Near corner of stable 348 27 
 
 "Episcopal Church Cross" 358 26 
 
 BEND. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Horseshoe Bend in the upper St. Marj-s River about five-eighths 
 mile north-northeast of Calvert Monument and i mile east of Horseshoe Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clear space about 15 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 east of shore, 6 yards east of edge of bank, 7 yards east of a road, 12 yards south of trees, 12 yards west 
 of bushes, 16 yards north of trees, and 23 yards northwest of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 31° 22' W.) o 00 
 
 Near corner of near chimney of McKay house ig 16 
 Chimney on middle of house on Pagan Point , 30 50 
 
 End of front peak of Brisco house 55 22 
 
 Near chimney of large house 70 03 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter) . 131 21 
 JJail in blaze in gum tree (9 inches diameter) .178 39 
 Nail in blaze in double cedar tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 228 54 
 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 351 48 
 
 Near peak of roof of Commencement Hall at 
 
 St. Marys 354 57 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross " 356 22 
 
 2606 — 11^ — 6 
 
 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 5^ mile. 
 
 K mile; 
 
 ij4 miles. 
 
 10 23.11 meters. 
 
 10 27-85 meters. 
 
 40 24.9s meters. 
 
 50 }{ mile. 
 
 00 . . . . 
 
 H mile. 
 
 
 i|^ miles. 
 
 
 }i mile. 
 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 
 i}-i miles. 
 
 20 . . . , 
 
 . . 10.53 meters. 
 
 10 . . . , 
 
 18.70 meters. 
 
 30 .... 
 
 22.24 meters. 
 
 30 .... 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 00 
 
 fi mile. 
 
82 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 WEST HOLLOW. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Marys River opposite Horseshoe Point and between 
 Pagan Point and Short Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 15 feet above high water, 16 yards south- 
 west of edge of bank at shore, 45 yards west by south of extreme end of point, 40 yards northwest of 
 trees in ravine, and 115 yards southeast of trees along edge of field and bank of creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 I inch above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Brief" (N. 10° 30' E.) o 00 
 
 Right chimney of house on hill i 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter) . 8 42 
 
 Windmill 24 49 
 
 Chimney of house 26 01 
 
 Near comer of chimney of Freeman house ... 36 07 
 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 93 50 
 
 Neiir corner of chimney of small house 112 30 
 
 Tile smoke pipe of small house 171 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 281 38 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter). 324 17 
 
 00 1-2 mile. 
 
 i>^ miles. 
 
 20 18.37 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 i}4 miles. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
 00 94.40 meters. 
 
 20 32.86 meters. 
 
 HORSESHOE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of upper St. Mar>-s River about three-eighths mile north-northeast 
 of Horseshoe Point, opposite Short Point, and i' s miles north -northwest of Calvert Monument. (See 
 chart No. 24.) ■ 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 25 feet above high water, 175 
 yards east of shore, 120 yards east of edge of bank, 60 yards northwest of a rail fence and a line of trees, 
 and 165 yards northeast of comer of fence and bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 12 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is center of 3-inch square wooden box. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 28° 20' E.) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter) . 34 
 Chimney of McCoy house on L>'nch Island . . 149 
 
 Center front peak of Hilton house 166 
 
 Near end of gable 239 
 
 Nearcornerof near chimney of Freeman house. 275 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 5 inches diameter) . 306 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) . 3 54 
 Right corner of near square pillar at St. 
 
 Marys Seminary 356 
 
 "Episcopal Church Cross" 358 
 
 00 
 
 00 . . . . 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 20 
 
 50 . . . . 
 
 , . . 64.12 meters. 
 
 44 
 
 30 . . . , 
 
 T.yi miles. 
 
 4,3 
 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 31 
 02 
 
 
 X mile. 
 X mile. 
 
 29 
 
 20 . . . . 
 
 72.41 meters. 
 
 39 
 
 00 . . . . 
 
 51.71 meters. 
 
 20 
 
 
 iyi miles. 
 
 08 
 
 40 ... 
 
 \yi miles. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 83 
 
 BRIEF. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper .St. Marys River on Short Point about three-eighths mile 
 northwest of Horseshoe Point and one-half mile south of Martin Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high water, 17 yards south-southwest 
 of shore, 30 j'ards south of edge of balik, 45 yards northwest of shore, and no yards west of extreme 
 end of point with four cedar trees. . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 12 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is center of a 3-inch square wooden box. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Pagan" (S. 37° 41' E.) o 00 
 
 Left comer of near chimney of McKay house. 25 14 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter). 30 35 
 Near comer of near chimney of Hyatt house . 130 n 
 
 Middle gable of Hilton house 189 01 
 
 Left peak of roof of Hammett house 207 39 
 
 Right peak of roof of Sanders house 230 54 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . 238 40 
 Left corner of chimney outside of Cox house . 248 42 
 Near peak of roof between two outside chim- 
 neys 288 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). 314 15 
 
 Windmill at St. Mar\'S Seminary 345 07 
 
 Chimney on near end of house on Pagan Point. 358 17 
 
 00 }i mile. 
 
 i^ mile. 
 
 10 29.86 meters. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 ij4 miles. 
 
 iJ4 miles. 
 
 1)2 miles. 
 
 10 15.37 meters. 
 
 1)4 miles. 
 
 1 mile. 
 
 50 37.68 meters. 
 
 iJ4 miles. 
 
 14 mile. 
 
 TENUATE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Marys River on Long Point about one-fourth mile 
 northwest of .Short Point, three-eighths mile south-sottthwest of Martin Point, and five-eighths mile 
 northwest of Horseshoe Point. (.See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point with two cedar trees about 20 feet above high 
 water, 7 yards southeast of edge of bank, 10 yards west-southwest of edge of bank. 13 yards south-south- 
 west of extreme point of bank, and 30 yards northeast of a small negro house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 47° 35' E.) o 00 
 
 Outside chimney of Hyatt house 26 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 68 04 
 
 Left comer of negro house 84 17 
 
 Chimney of negro house 100 58 
 
 Right comer of negro house. 108 12 
 
 Chimney of McCoy house 184 49 
 
 Peak of middle gable of Hilton house 202 03 
 
 Left chimney of Hammett house 225 37 
 
 Right chimney of Sanders house 254 27 
 
 Windmill 296 09 
 
 Left chimney outside of Freeman house. . . . 314 07 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 356 09 
 
 CO i,'^ miles. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 00 13.24 meters. 
 
 27.06 meters. 
 
 30 yards. 
 
 20 26.15 meters. 
 
 J4 mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 30 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 iji miles. 
 
84 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 MARTIN. 
 
 General localiiy. — Eastern shore of upper St. Marys River on Martin Point opposite Long Point about 
 one-half mile north of .Short Point, and seven-eighths mile north-northwest of Horseshoe Point. (See 
 chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediaie locality. — Observed station is on a point of land about 3 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 east of shore, 7 yards northwest of shore, 12 yards north of extreme end of point, and 30 yards north of 
 cedar trees standing in water. 
 
 Marks. — Ob.served station is center point of triangle on standard cement mommient. 
 References . — o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 35° 21' K.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in double cedar tree (14 inches 
 
 diameter) 41 45 
 
 Left chimney of Coombs house 8r 52 
 
 Chimney of McCoy house on Lynch Island. 149 01 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (q inches diam- 
 eter) ' 198 33 
 
 Near side peak of roof on Sanders house 244 06 
 
 Chimney of house 275 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 306 14 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross" 358 54 
 
 00 1,3/^ miles. 
 
 10 9.56 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Js mile. 
 
 10 26.99 meters. 
 
 }-4 mile. 
 
 5 8 mile. 
 
 50 3.40 meters. 
 
 00 i-'i miles. 
 
 SOAK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Mar)'s River about one-half mile southeast of Lynch 
 Island and one-half mile west-northwest of Long Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot below high water, 3 yards northeast of bank 
 back of which is a dense growth of pine trees, and 10 yards west of the first point northwest of Long Point. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.02 meters S. 32° 36' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about 6 inches above bottom of river. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References.- - o / // 
 
 "Martin" (N. 78° 17' E.) o 00 00 3 smile. 
 
 Berrill windmill 7 34 1 1^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Berrill house 10 
 
 Chimney of house on Long Point 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). 92 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ('20 inches diameter). 132 41 
 
 Reference STATION 134 19 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (15 inches diameter). 187 25 
 
 Outside chimney of Ware house 235 i8 
 
 Chimney of McCoy house on Lynch Island. . 252 53 
 
 Near end of middle gable of Hilton house .... 269 00 
 
 Peak of roof between two outside chimneys. . 302 03 
 
 Right chimney of Hammett house 302 51 
 
 Near peak of side gable of Sanders house .... 334 
 
 23 i}4 miles. 
 
 52 '2 mile. 
 
 40 16.86 meters. 
 
 00 12.66 meters. 
 
 00 11.02 meters. 
 
 10 17-74 meters. 
 
 i' 2 miles. 
 
 ',2 mile. 
 
 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 03 %■ mile. 
 
 51 ^ mile. 
 
 13 ili miles. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 85 
 
 HAMMETT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Marys River on a prominent point about three-eighths 
 
 of a mile east of Lynch Island and five-eighths of a mile northwest of Martin Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of cultivated land about 4 feet above high water, 
 
 8 yards north of shore, 30 yards east of shore on left line of slough, 7 yards east of a single cedar tree, 
 
 and 90 yards southeast of trees on other side of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 41° 32' E.) o 00 
 
 Chimney on near end of Garrett house 5 21 
 
 Chimney outside of Hyatt house 14 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 99 38 
 
 Chimney outside of McCoy house 143 30 
 
 Left chimney of Hammett house 252 15 
 
 Right peak of roof between two chimneys of 
 
 Sanders house 259 59 
 
 Windmill near Berrill 326 23 
 
 Left chimney of Berrill house 329 08 
 
 Nail in blaze in small persimmon tree 335 20 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys of 
 
 Freeman house 336 37 
 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 357 14 
 
 " Episcopal Church Cross' ' 359 14 
 
 00 2X miles. 
 
 1^8 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 40 6.21 meters. 
 
 3.4 mile. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I '-2 miles. 
 
 iK miles. 
 
 00 8.39 meters. 
 
 I '2 miles. 
 
 50 2^4 miles. 
 
 50 2X miles. 
 
 McCOY. 
 
 General locality. — Upper St. Marys River on soutlivvestern end of Lynch Island, about seven-eighths 
 of a mile west-northwest of Martin Point. (,See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high water, 10 yards east of shore , 30 yards 
 northwest of shore. 45 yards north of shore at extreme point of island, and 120 yards southwest by south 
 of McCoy camp house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — « o / // 
 
 "Calvert Monument" (S. 47° 18' E.) o 00 00 2^2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on Long Point i 31 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Short Point 4 35 iJ4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 26 49 30 5.73 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of Powell house 90 38 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 95 17 20 15.46 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 08 00 8.41 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 217 16 40 10.34 meters. 
 
 Right comer of McCoy house 283 14 30 120 yards. 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys on 
 
 Freeman house 338 02 1}'^ miles. 
 
 Windmill at St. Marys Seminary 357 35 20 a'^a miles. 
 
 "Episcopal Church Cross" 359 23 30 2^^ miles. 
 
86 
 
 SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, Mb. 
 
 SMACK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of entrance to St. George River on St. George Island opposite 
 Cherryfield Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 8 yards south of shore, 30 
 yards southwest of extreme end of point, 45 yards west of shore , and 4 yards northeast of fence and orchard . 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 6.20 meters S. 13° 27' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cherry" (N. 31° 53' E.) o 00 00 }4 rmXe. 
 
 Chimney of Taylor house 27 55 2X miles. 
 
 " St. Michaels Catholic Church Spire" 58 01 50 5|^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of Lewis Hotel at Smith 
 
 Creek 72 05 30 3^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of long bam on Kitts Point . . 77 54 zyi miles. 
 
 Chimney of first house on point of island ... . 112 34 y^ vaiXe. 
 
 Reference station 134 39 40 6.20 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 137 32 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 170 38 120 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (3 inches diame- 
 ter) 177 43 50 4.76 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (4 inches diame- 
 ter) 215 55 10 6.42 meters. 
 
 Ball on church 231 25 14 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 254 02 • X mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof 299 25 1^8 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 328 03 2 miles. 
 
 CHERRY. 
 
 Northern side of entrance to St. George River on Cherr>'field Point. (See chart 
 
 yards east of shore, 30 
 
 l/i mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 I mile. 
 iX miles. 
 yi mile. 
 
 General locality 
 No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 2 feet above high water 
 yards north of shore, 30 yards southwest of pine woods, anfl near several trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Smack" (S. 31° S3' W.) o 
 
 Cross on Catholic Church 14 
 
 Chimney of 2 ' j'-story house 42 
 
 Left piazza post of Dana Hall 56 
 
 Near peak of roof of bam 104 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diame- 
 ter) 170 15 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diame- 
 ter) 207 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter). 226 59 
 
 Chimney of house with ell 350 16 
 
 Near chimney of house on opposite point. .. . 359 27 
 
 33 
 
 30 21.96 meters. 
 
 6.30 meters. 
 
 17.40 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 ]A mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, Mt>. 
 
 87 
 
 PRICE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of St. George River on eastern side of entrance to Price Creek and 
 about one-half mile north of Cherryfield Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i ' . feet above high water, 9 yards 
 southeast of shore, 17 yards north-northeast of shore, 21 yards east-northeast of shore at end of point, and 
 200 yards west of pine woods on inner edge of marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Smack" (S. 18° o6'W.) o 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 32 
 
 Right chimney of large house 44 
 
 Chimney on Adams store 46 
 
 Near peak of house with no chimney 48 
 
 Cupola of dance hall 51 
 
 Chimney of small house 53 30 
 
 Chimney of small house 54 00 
 
 Largest chimney on Milton house 86 04 
 
 Peak of Milton bam 92 27 
 
 Chimney of small cabin 105 24 
 
 Peak of Thompson hou.se 122 05 
 
 19 
 
 15 
 
 I mile. 
 1% miles, 
 i^ miles. 
 T-Yi miles, 
 ij^ miles. 
 \yi miles. 
 ij^ miles. 
 \)/2 miles. 
 
 %■ mile. 
 
 Y, mile. 
 
 Yi mile. 
 
 Y, mile. 
 
 ADAMS. 
 
 Getieral locality. — Southwestern shore of St. George River on St. George Island abotit i mile west- 
 southwest of Cherryfield Point. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in chicken yard about i foot above high-water mark, 28 
 yards southwest of shore, 15 yards southwest of wire fence, 17 yards south of corner of wire fence, 38 
 yards west-northwest of comer of wire fence, 37 yards north of corner of w'ire fence, and 30 yards east of 
 comer of wire fence. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.63 meters N. 80° 35' W. of 
 observed station. 
 
 Mark^. — Observed station is nail in tree stump 8 inches in diameter. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — " ' " 
 
 "Cherry" (N. 81° 14' E.) o 00 
 
 Comer post of wire fence ^^ 42 
 
 Near peak of roof of large house 64 03 
 
 Left chimney of large house with four gables. 88 46 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 91 03 
 
 Comer tree of wire fence 98 43 
 
 Near edge of peak of gable 154 28 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) -. 155 34 
 
 Comer tree of wire fence 173 20 
 
 Near comer of chicken house 189 49 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 192 15 
 
 Reference STATION 198 11 
 
 Right chimney of house 207 29 
 
 Pole on pavilion on wharf 228 02 
 
 Comer post of wire fence 283 24 
 
 Near peak of roof between chimneys 312 22 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 38 yards. 
 
 Y mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 20 11-35 meters. 
 
 37 yards. 
 
 100 yards. 
 
 20 21.29 meters. 
 
 30 yards. 
 
 12.62 meters. 
 
 10 8.89 meters. 
 
 30 13-65 meters. 
 
 >8 mile. 
 
 Y mile. 
 
 17 yards. 
 
 1^4 miles. 
 
88 SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 GOOSR. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of St. (Teorgc River, about three-fourths mile northwest of 
 Cherryfield Point, and one-fourth mile northwest of entrance to Price Creek. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high-water mark, among cedar, pine, and 
 persimmon trees, 4 yards northeast of edge of lane, 13 yards south of cultivated land beyond trees, 
 ' and a few yards northwest of four large pine trees at edge of water. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Cherry" (S. 45° 49' E.) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (11 inches diame- 
 ter). .- 7 36 50 8.08 meters. 
 
 Chimney op middle of two and a half story 
 
 house 69 58 '/% mile. 
 
 Near front peak of two and a half story house . . 74 00 J 8 mile. 
 
 Chimney of storehouse 94 28 's mile. 
 
 Smokepipe of cottage near high scant woods . . 118 53 i mile. 
 
 High lone pine tree on St. George Island .... 134 07 i ' s miles. 
 
 Chimney on two and a half story house near 
 
 Piney Point 145 57 2% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diame 
 
 ter) 174 06 20 8.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diame- 
 ter) 207 13 00 2.58 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inclies diame- 
 ter) 290 25 50 5.7s meters. 
 
 Right peak of wharf house 263 01 i mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 347 47 250 yards. 
 
 STRAITS. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of St. George River on St. George Island about one-fourth of a 
 mile southeast of St. George Island Straits, and about ijs miles east of Piney Point Light. (See chart 
 No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on miu^sh land at about i foot above high-water mark, 3 
 yards .southeast side of point. 5 yards northwest of side of point, and 19 yards southwest of extreme end 
 of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 " Piney Point Light " (N. 88° 05' W.) o 00 00 i-*4 miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of small house 11 48 125 yards. 
 
 Near peak of roof of hotel (lightning rod) .... 42 28 ^2 mile. 
 
 Main chimney of house 52 00 / 8 mile. 
 
 Lone locust tree 96 33 -'^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of large house with four gables 239 42 '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 273 47 125 yards. 
 
 COMBS. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of St. George River on a small island about one-eighth mile 
 off shore and one-half mile east of St. George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about on level with high water, 7 j'ards 
 north of extreme end of point, 11 yards west of shore, and 40 yards east-southeast of another point. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 13.87 meters N. 1° 12' W. of observed station. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 89 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stake. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Piney Point Light" (S. 84° 52' W.) o 00 00 2' smiles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of Swan Hotel 15 01 s^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Graves Hotel 21 30 S/j' mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Robrccht house t,^ 08 7 s mile. 
 
 Left cedar on Moore Island 39 56 yi mile. 
 
 Cedar tree 51 41 i/i mile. 
 
 Chimney of Taylor house 56 14 X mile. 
 
 Reference st.\tion 93 55 30 13-87 meters. 
 
 Lightning rod about on line with chimney .157 56 '4 mile. 
 
 Pavilion on wharf 271 03 -5 s mile. 
 
 SWAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of St. George River about one-eighth of a mile north of St. 
 George Island Straits and iS g miles east of Piney Point Light. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture near a locust tree and three small pine trees 
 about 3 feet above high-water mark, 12 yards south-southeast of shore, 14 yards west of shore, 4 yards 
 west of edge of bank, lo yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 12 yards south of extreme point of bank. 
 30 yards southwest of extreme end of point, and 130 yards northeast of a cross on a grave. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' ' " 
 
 "Piney Point Light" (S. 82° 14' W.) o 00 00 i^s miles. 
 
 Small chimney of house 43 04 200 yards. 
 
 Main chimney of house 67 22 '2 mile. 
 
 Near chimney of large house 102 20 lyi miles. 
 
 Near one of two outside chimneys of house . . 113 12 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree {2}i inches diame- 
 ter) 125 54 50 9. 77 meters. 
 
 Right chimney of house 181 19 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (2 inches diameter) . 218 41 30 5. 73 meters. 
 
 Pavilion on wharf 237 02 }^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 255 26 is mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (20 inches diame- 
 ter) 288 29 10 3. 77 meters. 
 
 Cross on grave 317 29 30 132 yards. 
 
 TAYLOR. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of St. George River about one-half mile northeast of St. George 
 Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on solid land back of marsh aljout 4 feet above high water, 
 37 yards southeast of shore , 10 yards south-southeast of fence corner, 100 yards east-northeast of a clumii 
 of trees, and 125 yards northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Straits" (S. 8° 58' W.) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Chimney of Swan Hotel 66 01 20 yi mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Graves Hotel 79 58 .■ 5-^ mile. 
 
 Main chimney of Robrecht house 99 11 ,'4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diame- 
 ter) 113 41 40 7. 06 meters. 
 
90 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Right chimney of Adams house 123 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar fence post (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 130 
 
 Left chimney of old 2'<-story house 134 
 
 Chimney of house 285 
 
 Chiranej' of house with four gables behind 
 
 long building 338 
 
 I ' 8 miles. 
 
 50 10 8. 48 meters. 
 
 46 . > I ' 2 miles. 
 
 51 90 yards. 
 
 49 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ROBRECHT. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of St. George River on a point of land about five-eighths mile 
 north of St. George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Ob.served station is in a cultivated field about 4 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 west of edge of bank, 35 yards southeast of edge of bank, 70 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 40 yards 
 south by west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top about 
 10 inches below surface of ground. Surface mark is a 3-inch-square wooden box. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Swan" (S. 14° 42' E.) o 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 Chimnej' of pavilion 23 29 ^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Robrecht house 77 03 J4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 160 10 ^,'i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of old 2 W-story house 166 59 i^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 207 43 ^ mile. 
 
 Near one of two chimneys on house 225 28 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 312 48 V; mile. 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 356 31 Vj mile. 
 
 TARKHILL. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of St. George River, a short distance off shore on a small island 
 about three-fourths mile north of St. George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh island or tump about i foot above high 
 water, 2 yards southwest of edge of island, 3 yards northeast of edge of island, 8 yards northwest of edge 
 of island, and 22 yards southeast of edge of island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monimicnt. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Robrecht" (S. 82° 04' W.) o 00 00 fg mile. 
 
 Chimney of old house 23 20 J smile. 
 
 Right chimney of Adams house 38 56 3^ mile. 
 
 Peak of large barn 41 58 }i mile. 
 
 Peak of Chadwick house 57 43 I's miles. 
 
 Peak of house showing over roof of large house . 265 22 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney of small cabin 270 ^^ iX miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of house 271 05 1% miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 303 00 f8 mile. 
 
 Peak of cottage near hotel 335 00 ? s mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Robrecht house 354 54 yi mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 9 1 
 
 RUSSELL. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of upper St. George River about ij/g miles northwest of St. 
 George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the edge of a cultivated field about 2 feet above high 
 water, 7 yards northwest of shore, 13 yards west of shore, 40 yards west-northwest of a small marsh point, 
 and 80 yards east of a comer of a fence around yard of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Lowell" (N. 51° 05' E.) o 00 00 X n^i'^- 
 Between twochimneysof Mac Adamshouse. . 18 20 J^f mile. 
 
 Peak of bam 23 31 |^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 75 46 10 6. 45 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of Todd Adams house 223 20 90 yards. 
 
 Peak of small bam 235 40 150 yards. 
 
 Peak of large bam 257 05 200 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in small holly tree 288 53 30 7-94 meters. 
 
 Peak of large bam 345 44 ^ mile. 
 
 LOWELL. 
 
 Getieral locality. — Northeastern shore of upper St. George River about i^ miles north of St. George 
 Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Obser\'ed station is in a field about i foot above high water, 6 yards northwest 
 of shore, 32 yards northeast of extreme point of shore, and 7,7, yards east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Arbuckle" (N. 82° 12' E.) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Peak of bam 5 18 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Swan Hotel 93 06 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of storehouse 95 30 ^' mile. 
 
 Peak of small bam 98 53 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Robrecht house 99 51 ^ mile. 
 
 Left lightning rod of Graves house 104 52 ^ mile. 
 
 Near chimney of Adams house 155 47 ^4 mile. 
 
 Peak of large bam 170 08 ^2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of Wall house 197 55 ^i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree 237 23 10 27. 58 meters. 
 
 ARBUCKLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of upper St. George River about i3,s miles north of St. George 
 Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water. 100 
 yards northeast of shore, 100 yards north of a ditch, 250 yards west of comer of Adams bam, and 300 
 yards west by south of Adams house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (Note: Sup- 
 posed to be buried with top 12 inches below surface of ground.) 
 
 References. — 011/ 
 
 "Tarkhill" (S. 6° 54' E.) o 00 00 Jj mile. 
 
 Right one of two chimneys on Robrecht 
 
 house 35 14 % mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of William Adams house. . . 78 33 5^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 86 49 ^^g mile. 
 
 Near peak of Shehan house 175 05 )4, mile. 
 
 Between two chimneys on J. M. Adams house . 255 02 300 yards. 
 
 Comer of shed attached to bam 289 02 253 yards. 
 
 Southwest peak of bam 289 30 270 yards. 
 
92 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 WALL. 
 
 ' miles north-northwest of 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of upper St. George River about 
 St. George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 3 feet above high water, 7 yards southwest 
 of shore, 45 yards southeast of shore, 40 yards east of shore of cove, 35 yards east of an oak tree, and 200 
 yards northwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Lowell" (S. 76° 47' E.) o 
 
 Chimney of Wall house 9 
 
 Peak of bam 35 
 
 Outside chimney of house 155 
 
 Left chimney of house 189 
 
 Large chimney of i '^^-story house 201 
 
 East peak of bam 242 
 
 Left chimney of Chadwick house 244 
 
 Outside chimney of house 257 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 feet diameter) . . 261 
 
 Chimney of house across creek 328 
 
 Southwest peak of bam 352 
 
 SHEHAN. 
 
 00 00 \4 mile. 
 
 14 200 yards. 
 
 48 250 yards. 
 
 40 I mile. 
 
 00 ili miles. 
 
 44 ij< miles. 
 
 II i^ miles. 
 
 24 yi mile. 
 
 04 ^ mile. 
 
 08 5. 28 meters. 
 
 27 I mile. 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of upper St. George River about ijs miles northwest of St. 
 George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on solid ground about 2 feet above high water, 8 yards east 
 of shore, 40 yards northwest of shore, 30 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, 50 yards west of 
 an old rail fence, and north-northwest of marsh between shore and station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Lowell " (S. 36° 10' E.) o 
 
 Chimney of Robrecht house 27 
 
 Lightning rod of Adams house 38 
 
 Ch imney of house 44 
 
 Peak of Wall house 62 
 
 Peak of house 96 
 
 Peak of large bam 121 
 
 Tangent of point up creek 162 
 
 Nail in blaze in small pine tree 254 08 50 
 
 00 00 f's mile. 
 
 34 i/^ miles. 
 
 14 mile. 
 ]4 mile. 
 % mile. 
 J^ mile. 
 '2 mile. 
 '4 mile. 
 20. 32 meters. 
 
 CHADWICK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of upper St. George River on a prominent point between a 
 cove and creek about 2 miles north-northwest of St. George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of an old field about 2 feet above high water, 9 
 yards northeast of shore, 18 yards northwest of extreme end of point, 80 yards south-southeast of a 2yi- 
 story house, and 75 yards from several apple trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wall" (S. 11° 24' E.) o 00 00 Ji mile. 
 
 South peak of bam 14 24 f;^^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 27 16 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house on opposite shore 30 49 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house among trees on opposite 
 
 shore 36 10 ^ mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 93 
 
 References — Continued. a / 1/ 
 
 Southwest peak of bam 39 52 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house near woods 88 28 }i, mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 137 55 50 3.82 meters. 
 
 Near corner of house 171 46 81 yards. 
 
 South comer of house 212 17 ^ mile . 
 
 GUITHER. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of upper St. George River about 2 miles northwest of St. 
 George Island Straits. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a grassy field about 2 feet above high water, directly 
 opposite Chadwick farm house. 12 yards northwest of shore, 18 yards south of shore, and 35 yards south- 
 west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Chadwick" (N. 58° 50' E.) o 00 00 '4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 34 37 30 7.05 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 63 31 50 8.92 meters. 
 
 Chimney on Wall house 80 36 ]/i mile. 
 
 Northeast peak of bam 86 50 fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 104 ii % mile. 
 
 Peak of bam 120 12 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house ^ 206 51 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of i ' 2-story house 286 20 1% miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of house on Chadwick 
 farm 345 16 J4 mile. 
 
 ST. GEORGE 4- 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River about one-eighth mile north of southern 
 end of St. George Island and one-half mile west-southwest of entrance to Island Creek. (See chart No. 
 
 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy sand about 3 feet above high water, i yard north- 
 east of shore, 200 yards northwest by west of extreme end of point, and 150 yards southeast of another 
 point. Standard cement monument marking reference station of 1909 is 26.41 meters N. 42° 16' E- of 
 observed station. Reference station No. i (tile pipe set in cement) is 31.58 meters N. 14° 30' E. of 
 observed station. Reference station No. 2 (tile pipe set in cement) is 48.98 meters N. 59° 27' E. of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is '4 -inch iron pipe in 3-inch tile pipe set in cement with top about 
 12 inches bel^w surface of ground. Surface mark is nail in stub. Reference station of 1909 is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. Reference station No. i is center of 3-iiich tile pipe 
 set in cement with top 3 inches above surface of ground. Reference station No. 2 is center of a 3-inch 
 tile pipe set in cement with top about flush with surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Piney Point Light" (N. 52° 48' W.) o 00 00 3^4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter). 39 12 50 19.44 meters. 
 
 Reference station No. i (tile) 67 18 00 31-58 meters. 
 
 Reference station (cement monument) . . 95 03 35 26.41 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 105 41 10 26.56 meters. 
 
 Reference station No. 2 (tile) 112 15 25 48.98 meters. 
 
 Tall pine tree on Kitts Point 137 43 40 2J.-8 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large colonial house on Vir- 
 ginia shore 287 13 4X miles. 
 
94 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 PINEY POINT LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Potomac River on Piney Point about 5 miles northwest of 
 entrance to St. Marys River. (See chart No. 24.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a tower near a dwelling and a fog-bell tower. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of a lantern on a tower about 30 feet high. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Blakistone Island Light" (N. 67° 02' W.) . . o 00 00 12J.4 miles. 
 
 FOXWELL. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of upper Bretons Bay about one-half mile east-southeast of 
 Leonardtown Wharf and ij4 miles north of entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 6 feet above high water, 12 yards northwest of shore, 
 2 yards from a 3-foot bank, 12 yards south of an orchard, and 25 yards east of a house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Valley " (S. 65° 19' E.) o 00 00 s-S mile. 
 
 East gable of Duke house 114 28 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in paulownia stump 129 59 40 8.50 meters. 
 
 East gable of Foxwell house 149 24 25 yards. 
 
 Southeast chimney of Key house 211 06 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 239 46 J4 niile. 
 
 South chimney of large 2-story house 277 43 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in paulownia tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 320 17 30 4.42 meters. 
 
 Spike in old wharf pile about 6 inches above 
 ground 355 47 40 15.00 meters. 
 
 VALLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of bend in upper Bretons Bay about three-fourths mile east- 
 southeast of Leonardtown Wharf and 1^ miles north-northeast of entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See 
 chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow strip of marsh about i foot above high water, 
 15 yards east of high water, and 100 yards south of a cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Corn " (S. 28° 02' W.) o 00 00 •' s mile. 
 
 East gable of Duke house 50 02 3^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of Foxwell house 84 57 3 s mile. 
 
 South chimney of large 2-story house 116 27 's mile. 
 
 South gable of house on hill 171 08 ^4" mile. 
 
 Smokestack on sawmill 210 35 '4 mile. 
 
 Northwest chimney of old farmhouse 335 38 >i mile. 
 
 BUZZARD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Bretons Bay on a prominent point in bend in bay about 
 ,'2 mile southeast of Le;mardtown Wharf, and i mile north of entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See chart 
 No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 7 yards northwest of shore, 
 10 yards southeast of shore, 80 yards west-northwest of a point, and 10 yards east of foot of a slope. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 95 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Foxwell " (N. i8° 28' E.) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 South chimney of two-story house 5 18 14 mile. 
 
 West chimney of two-story house 2ii °^ M^ mile. 
 
 Southwest chimney of one-story house 112 52 }4 mile. 
 
 South gable of wharf house ^ 302 58 s-^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on Catholic Academy 342 32 40 i mile. 
 
 West chimney of Foxwell house 3S5 26 X mile. 
 
 CORN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Bretons Bay on second prominent point north of Mouldy 
 Creek about yi mile southeast of Leonardtown Wharf, and i^i miles northeast of entrance to Mouldy 
 Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is inside of a rail fence at the edge of a cultivated field about 
 3 feet above high water. 10 yards from shore, and }^ mile northwest of a one and one-half story farm- 
 house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar" (S. 29° 46' W.) o 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of small two-storj' house 52 40 JS^ mile. 
 
 East gable of Duke house 91 30 }4 mile. 
 
 South gable of wharf house no 40 ; . . J/i mile. 
 
 Southwest chimney of Key house 128 ^^ J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of Foxwell house 136 28 X mile. 
 
 Cross on Catholic Academy 142 50 10 i}4 miles. 
 
 South gable of house on hill 174 58 J^ mile. 
 
 Smokestack of sawmill 195 39 10 i mile. 
 
 West chimney of small two-story house 218 25 X mile. 
 
 Near chimney of old farmhouse 290 00 X mile. 
 
 CEDAR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Bretons Bay on first prominent point north of entrance 
 to Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 east of shore, 50 yards north of a cultivated field bounded by rail fence and small cedar trees, and 
 directly in front of a dense growth of small cedar trees and myrtle bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pine" (S. 10° 40' E.) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 24 41 00 31-91 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 55 37 10 21.30 meters. 
 
 North chimney of small house 129 59 J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of Duke house •. 160 20 X mile. 
 
 Southwest chimney of Key house 180 02 iX miles. 
 
 Cross on Catholic Academy 189 02 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 08 00 5.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 273 57 10 2.47 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 326 52 00 3.45 meters. 
 
96 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 NONAME. 
 
 Gnisral locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Bretons Bay on a point about one-half mile north- 
 west of entrance to Mouldy Creek, and i mile northeast of Lovers Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, near six old piles, 13 yards 
 northwest of shore, 13 yards southwest of shore, 17 yards northeast of shore, and 80 yards south of a 
 fringe of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Buzzard (N. 31° 23' E.) o 
 
 West gable of old farmhouse 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in old pile 82 
 
 West gable of two-story house 106 
 
 Chimney of two-story house 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (6 inches diameter) . 200 
 
 West chimney of house 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 258 
 
 00 Ji mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 00 12.70 meters. 
 
 5. 8 mile. 
 
 ^2 mile. 
 
 40 9.72 meters. 
 
 W mile. 
 
 00 2.63 meters. 
 
 BELLE. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Bretons Bay about one-half mile north-northeast 
 
 of Lovers Point, and five-eighth mile west-northwest of entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 3 feet above high water, 9 yards 
 
 northwest of shore, 50 yards south by west of a clump of trees, and 65 yards southeast by east and almost 
 
 in line with northeast side of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Noname " (N. 52° 11' E.) o 00 00 3^^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of house 15 22 i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house on hill 39 35 1}^^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 53 27 %■ mile. 
 
 Chimney on middle of double house 118 14 X niile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 134 26 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of large house next to wharf 147 49 5 g mile. 
 
 Left of left chimney of Adams house 255 03 40 65 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house 348 00 ^ mile. 
 
 PINE. 
 
 Gcmral locality. — Eastern shore of upper Bretons Bay about one-fourth mile north -northeast of 
 entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immidiaie locality. — Observed station is back of a tree-fringed shore in a field about 10 feet above 
 high water, 7 yards east of edge of bluff, and 6 yards east of a rail fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed stati m is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Mouldy" (S. 46° 52' W.) o 00 
 
 South gable of Duke house .- 109 35 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) iqo 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 diameter) 211 06 
 
 fs mile. 
 yi mile. 
 
 g.03 meters. 
 
 40 17.43 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter). 336 04 00 5.72 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 97 
 
 HEALEY. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Bretons Bay on point opposite Abells Wharf and about 
 three-eighths mile north-northeast of Lovers Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high water, 6 yards east of edge of bank, 
 6 yards north of edge of bank, 35 yards west of point where rail fence and water meet, 65 yards southwest 
 of corner of fence, 200 yards southeast of cedar trees, and 250 yards south-southeast of pine trees. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Lovers" (S. 0° 03' E.) o 
 
 Chimney of large house near wharf 7 
 
 Near chimney of house 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 64 
 Nail in blaze in twisted cedar tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 105 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 129 
 
 Chimney of house on hill igg 
 
 Near chimney of house on knoll 234 
 
 Left chimney of house on hill 269 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 305 
 
 Chimney of doxible house 334 
 
 Windmill 352 
 
 Water tank 3S4 
 
 Right chimney of house 354 
 
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 00 ^2 mile. 
 
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 40 6.02 meters. 
 
 20 IO-33 meters. 
 
 10 16.41 meters. 
 
 400 yards. 
 
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 MOULDY. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay on a point about 100 yards west of entrance to 
 Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 6 yards south of edge of a 25-foot bluff, 17 yards from 
 high water, 25 yards north of a cultivated field. 50 yards west of a clump of cedar trees, and 100 yards 
 west of entrance to Mouldy Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Beau" (N. 88° 13' W.) o 
 
 South chinmey of two-story house 24 
 
 Chimney of small two-story house 34 
 
 South gable of Duke house 81 
 
 Cross on Catholic Church 91 
 
 Cross on Catholic Academy 91 
 
 South gable of Foxwcll house 96 
 
 Soutli chimney of two-story house 99 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (18 inches diameter) . 109 
 
 Southwest chimney of one-story farmhouse ... 123 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (2 feet diameter). . . . 165 
 
 Center of windmill 175 
 
 Nail in blaze in ash tree (14 inches diameter) . 181 
 
 West chimney of large farmhouse 248 
 
 Top of windmill 321 
 
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 I H miles. 
 
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 30 63.32 meters. 
 
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 10 52.09 meters. 
 
 30 ' s mile. 
 
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SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BEAU. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay on first prominent point northeast of Lovers 
 Point about three-eighths mile west of the entrance to Mouldy Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 9 yards south of shore, 10 
 yards east of shore, 10 yards northwest of a small shanty, and 11 yards south-southeast of extreme end of 
 point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Mouldy " (S. 88° 14' E.) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in double cedar tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 14 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 41 
 
 Left corner of shanty 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 72 
 
 Right corner of shanty 83 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 118 
 
 Chimney on south end of house at wharf 137 
 
 Chimney of Adams house 22g 
 
 Chimney on middle of house on hill 247 
 
 Peak of near gable of Duke house 281 
 
 Near peak of gable of house 302 
 
 Left chimney of house 346 10 
 
 Near peak of gable of house 355 55 
 
 05 
 
 00 j4, mile. 
 
 00 5.24 meters. 
 
 30 6.20 meters. 
 
 00 8.78 meters. 
 
 10 5.04 meters. 
 
 10 9.89 meters. 
 
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 HOLLOW. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Bretons Ha)', about one-half of a mile northwest of Lovers Point 
 and seven-eighths mile northeast of Paw Paw Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at the side of a ravine about 2 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 northwest of shore, 5 yards southeast of foot of a bank, and northeast of cedar trees. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / /r 
 
 "Healey" (N. 77° 52' E.) o 00 
 
 Chimney on middle of double house 39 42 
 
 Right chimney of house 55 39 
 
 Water tank 56 14 
 
 Chimney of house 71 44 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter) 153 12 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 193 43 
 
 Nail in blaze in white-oak stump (18 inches 
 
 diameter) 285 30 
 
 Right chimney of Adams house 355 11 
 
 TREES. 
 
 00 % mile. 
 
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 I '4 miles. 
 
 50 15-41 meters. 
 
 00 19-94 meters. 
 
 10 4.87 meters. 
 
 ,'j mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Bretons Bay, about three-eighths of a mile west of Lovers Point 
 and five-eighths mile northeast of Paw Paw Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 
 15 yards west of shore, 3 yards back from edge of a bank 3 feet high, and 200 yards from a pine woods 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 99 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hollow" (N. 2° 51' W.) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 West gable of 2-story house 57 21 >2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 8g 24 00 
 
 Chimne)' of 2-story house 104 05 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (3 inches diam- 
 eter) . . . . ; 117 10 30 
 
 Middle chimney on large 2-stor>' house 120 29 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 213 ro 40 
 
 LOVERS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay, about one-eighth of a mile southeast of 
 Lovers Point and i mile east of Paw Paw Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 4 feet above high water, 15 yards south of shore, 6 
 yards north of a road leading to a wharf, 50 yards north -north west of a i^-story house, and 100 yards 
 east of small store with an adjoining dwelling. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Trees" (N. 67° 47' W.) o 00 00 ^2 mile. 
 
 North gable of wharf house 17 31 80 yards. 
 
 Near chimney of 2-story house 77 47 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of 2-story house 114 31 >2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of 2-stor>' house 144 11 40 X mile- 
 Chimney of I ' 2-story house 162 45 40 >^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of i ' 2-story house 188 50 51 yards. 
 
 Middle chimney of large 2-stor)' house 212 30 . . yi mile. 
 
 North gable of large bam 232 59 10 J s mile. 
 
 Chimney of store 355 16 100 yards. 
 
 PAW. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Bretons Bay on Paw Paw Point, about i mile west-south- 
 west of Lovers Point and three-fourths mile east of Cherry Cove. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land near two cedar trees about i foot above 
 high water, 7 yards southeast of shore. 18 yards west by north of extreme end of point, 28 yards north- 
 east of another point. 50 yards south-southwest of several cedar trees, and 75 yards southeast of a cultivated 
 field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ^ / '/ 
 
 "WTiat" (,S. 20° 00' E. ) o 00 
 
 Left chimney of house 14 00 
 
 Right corner of right chimney of priest's 
 
 house 1 03 46 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" . 104 28 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 177 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 51 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 42 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of house 262 04 
 
 Near corner of chimney at Abells Wharf 279 42 
 
 Right chimney of house 286 10 
 
 Water tank 287 02 
 
 Left peak of roof of large house 310 ^2 
 
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 3^ mile. 
 
 
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lOO SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 WHAT. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay, on first prominent point southwest of Lovers 
 Point, about three-fourths of a mile south-southeast of Paw Paw Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high water, 9 yards south of edge of 
 bank, 4 yards east of a fence, 85 yards northeast of a fence at creek, 300 yards northeast of a large barn 
 on other side of creek, and east to northeast of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Protestant" (N. 87° 05' W.) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of priest's house 10 30 2X miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)"... 10 52 10 2)4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys of 
 
 house 28 26 i^ miles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of Duke house 78 53 if| miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sassafras tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 122 49 00 8.04 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 146 12 40 7.47 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 169 14 50 7.58 meters. 
 
 Chimney of old house 270 19 250 yards. 
 
 Left peak of large bam 289 10 300 yards. 
 
 Right peak of roof of house with two chim- 
 neys 320 38 300 yards. 
 
 CHERRY COVE. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Bretons Bay, about 2 miles north-northeast of Higgins 
 Point and one-eighth mile west-southwest of entrance to Cherry Cove. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 15 feet above high water, 12 yards north of 
 edge of bank, 17 yards west-southwest of near corner of a 2-story house, 23 yards west-northwest of a 
 point, 25 yards west of edge of bank, and 27 yards southwest by south of a wire fence around a garden. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Compton " (S. 73° 49' W.) o 00 00 Js mile. 
 
 Peak of tin roof of priest's house o 39 lys miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church cross (Newtown Neck)".. . 2 13 40 i;^8 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of large house 28 46 20 34 mile. 
 
 Tangent of point of bank on opposite side of 
 
 Cherry Cove 119 52 ^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 131 40 i}i miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in comer fence post (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 145 17 00 26.46 meters. 
 
 Left corner of house 166 14 20 i9-95 meters. 
 
 Near corner of house 177 51 50 17.14 meters. 
 
 Right comer of house 188 05 20 2494 meters. 
 
 Left comer of large house near Abells Wharf. . 196 01 2 miles. 
 
 Water tank 196 38 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large house 228 19 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large house 240 39 1^8 miles. 
 
 Cupola on building in woods 276 42 1}^ miles. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 PROTESTANT. 
 
 General localUy. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay on Protestant Point opposite Cherry Cove 
 about I's miles east-northeast of Kaywood Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand bar about 2 feet above high water, 26 yards north 
 of shore, 35 yards east by south of a cedar tree, and 35 yards northwest of entrance to a creek. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 29.12 meters S. 56° 29' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about 12 inches above surface of sand. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Cherry Cove" (N. 21° 54' W.) o 00 
 
 Chimney of house o 50 
 
 Left chimney of house 27 44 
 
 Peak of front gable of Duke house 45 08 
 
 Chimney of Adams house 71 32 
 
 Chimney outside of house at Abells Wharf. . 82 37 
 
 Water tank 87 58 
 
 Left chimney of house 126 59 
 
 Reference station 145 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 145 54 
 
 Nailin blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter). . 173 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diameter). 204 06 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" ..311 47 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof of house 336 32 
 
 yi mile. 
 
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 if^ miles. 
 
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 iX miles. 
 
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 20 39-51 meters. 
 
 10 28.84 meters. 
 
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 00 lyi miles. 
 
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 FENCE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Bretons Bay opposite Compton about i^ miles northeast 
 of Kaywood Point at entrance to Bay. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high water, 3 yards southeast of edge 
 of bank, 70 yards southwest of locust trees, and in front of cedar and sassafras trees. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 12.87 meters S. 25° 41' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Compton " (N. 41° 30' W.) o 00 
 
 Near comer of large outside chimney of house 6 24 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 32 56 
 
 Chimney of house 48 47 
 
 Largest chimney of Duke house 72 15 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 144 58 
 
 Large chimney of building among trees 186 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 195 36 
 
 Reference station 195 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 inches diameter) 232 51 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 294 55 
 
 Near end of near chimney of priest's house. . 352 57 
 
 00 lyi miles. 
 
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 il4 miles. 
 
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 50 59-59 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 00 19-97 meters. 
 
 55 12.87 meters. 
 
 20 18.10 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
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I02 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 COMPTON. 
 
 General localily. — Western shore of Bretons Bay on Newtown Neck about three-eighths mile south- 
 southwest of entrance to Combs Creek, and iS-s miles north of Kaywood Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate localily. — Observed station is in the corner of a field adjoining a large brick house about 
 20 feet above high water, 75 yards west of shore, 75 yards south of shore, 2 yards south of a fence, 3 yards 
 west of another fence, and 400 yards east-northeast of a church and a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o r 11 
 
 "Sand bar " (S. 5° 04' W.) o 00 00 5,^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of tin roof of priest's house 72 50 400 yards. 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck) ". . 8r 07 00 400 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar fence post (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 131 39 30 5.03 meters. 
 
 Flagstaff of Compton post office 196 27 '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of store 197 00 ' ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar fence post (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 219 07 
 
 Chimney on roof of house 248 42 
 
 Cupola on stable 308 03 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 334 19 
 
 \ 
 
 00 2.01 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 \yi, miles. 
 
 40 9.59 meters. 
 
 SANDBAR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Bretons Bay on Newtown Neck about \]i miles north of Kaywood 
 Point and \% miles south of Combs Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand spit between bay and small pond about i foot 
 above high water, 6 yards north of a point of trees. 75 yards west by north of a sand bar visible at low 
 water, and 85 yards south of another point. ^ 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Newtown " (S. 8° 45' W.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (3 inches diameter) . 14 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 36 06 
 
 Nail in top of i Ji'-inch stub 157 31 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of priest's house . 158 57 
 
 Flagstaff of Compton post office 181 21 
 
 Chimney of house with several gables 184 37 
 
 Left peak of tin roof 205 03 
 
 Chimney of house 218 48 
 
 Right chimney of house near Abells Wharf. . 244 56 
 
 Water tank at Abells Wharf 245 16 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (3 inches diameter). 356 11 
 
 00 >2 mile. 
 
 50 7.08 meters. 
 
 10 5.96 meters. 
 
 50 12.08 meters. 
 
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 00 4.62 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 103 
 
 DUNK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Bretons Bay about five-eighths mile north of Higgins Point and 
 lyi miles northwest of Kaywood Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded grassy knoll about 4 feet above high water, 4 
 yards southeast of edge of bank, 8 yards northwest of foot of sand slope, 20 yards northeast of first tree 
 in scant woods, 25 yards northwest of edge of woods, 55 yards west-southwest of a large pine tree at 
 point of woods, and 75 yards east-northeast of a mud hole. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blakistone Island Light" (S. 53° 42' W.).. . o 
 
 Chimney of house 28 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" . . 8q 
 Right tangent of right chimney of priest's 
 
 house 90 
 
 Right peak of roof of railway building 114 
 
 Right peak of roof between two chimneys of 
 
 house 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 189 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter). . 245 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (11 inches diameter) . 342 
 
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 40 . . . . 
 
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 i}4 miles. 
 
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 30 . . . . 
 
 . . 47.76 meters. 
 
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 00 . . . . 
 
 . . 19.77 meters. 
 
 10 
 
 20 . . . . 
 
 16.78 meters. 
 
 NEWTOWN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Bretons Bay about one-half mile north of Kaywood Point and 
 seven-eighths mile northwest of Higgins Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high water, surrounded by a fence, g 
 yards west-northwest of edge of bank, g yards southwest of corner of fence, 10 yards north-northeast 
 of comer of fence, 13 yards east of corner of fence, 14 yards south-southeast of comer of fence, 30 yards 
 south-southwest of several trees, 60 yards southwest of a ditch, 75 yards south-southeast of a pond, and 
 85 yards southwest of a point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Dune" (N. 85° 43' E.) o 
 
 Main chimney of house 1 53 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter) 241 
 
 Chimney of house 280 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 306 
 
 Nail in blaze in sugarberry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 323 04 20 24.89 meters. 
 
 Chimney outside of building at Abells Wharf . 337 37 3J4 miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 340 16 3X miles. 
 
 Water tank 340 35 3X miles. 
 
 57 
 
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 00 f 8 mile. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 30 12.22 meters. 
 
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 40 29.56 meters. 
 
I04 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 r.RGVE. 
 
 I 
 
 General loeality. — Eastern shore of Bretons Bay about one-half mile north of Higgins Point and 
 seven-eighths mile northeast of Kaywoad Point. (Set chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sanded grassy land in a grove of trees about 8 feet above 
 high water. 3 yards east of edge of bank, 5 yards south of edge of bank, 23 yards north by cast of a large 
 oak tree, and 30 yards south-southwest of a high sand pile. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is near twin oak trees 21.48 meters S. 34° 32' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Blakistonc Island Light" (S. 54° 24' W.) . . o 00 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" . . 93 09 
 Right tangent of chimney of priest's house ... 93 54 
 
 Tree (10 inches diameter) 107 09 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 204 oi 
 
 Nail in blaze in forked oak tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 243 46 
 
 Reference station 271 03 
 
 Nail in blaze in right one of twin oak trees 
 
 (12 inches diameter) 272 35 
 
 Oak tree (4 feet diameter) 326 09 
 
 00 3^ miles. 
 
 30 iX miles. 
 
 i).4 miles. 
 
 5 yards. 
 
 00 8. 27 meters. 
 
 30 12. 31 meters. 
 
 45 21. 48 meters. 
 
 50 
 
 22. 50 meters. 
 23 yards. 
 
 CEDOAK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Bretons Bay about one-eighth mile north of Higgins Point and 
 seven-eighths mile east of Kaywood Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 2 yards east of edge of bank, 
 II yards north-northwest of edge of bank at cedar woods, 12 yards west-southwest of an oak tree, 30 yards 
 south-southeast of small clump of cedar trees on point, and 40 yards south of edge of clearing. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 21.91 meters N. 76° 41' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub about i inch above surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Blakistone Island Light" (S. 58° 45' W.) . . o 
 
 Left chimney of Colton Hotel 17 
 
 Chimney of house beyond edge of woods .... 28 52 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 54 17 
 
 Between two chimneys on right of priest's 
 
 house 94 48 
 
 Left peak of roof of rail way building iii 49 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 147 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (14 inches diameter). 179 34 
 
 Reference station 197 56 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (lo inches diam- 
 eter) 222 43 
 
 Left tree on Higgins Point 290 59 
 
 00 00 3|4 miles. 
 
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 00 28. 08 meters. 
 
 00 10. 22 meters. 
 
 05 21. 91 meters. 
 
 40 16. ig meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 KAYWOOD. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Heron Island Sound on Kaywood Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clear field about 8 feet above high water, 4 yards west- 
 northwest of edge of bank, 22 yards northeast of edge of bank, 23 yards north-northeast of extreme point 
 of bank, and 75 yards south-southwest of large gum tree at edge of woods. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. IO5 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blakistone Lsland Light" (S. 49° 47' W.) . . o 00 00 2/8 miles. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 42 ,51 ' s mile. 
 
 Chimney of cabin 75 41 Sgrnile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree 154 04 10 72 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of large house on hill 186 28 5 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 187 05 5 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 226 06 2^ miles. 
 
 HERON. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of Potomac River on a sand bar called Heron Island at entrances 
 to St. Clement Bay and Bretons Bay and about i'^ miles east-northeast of Blakistone Island Light. 
 (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on southeastern end of sand bar remains of Heron Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is awash except at low water and was not marked. 
 
 Referctices. — None necessary. 
 
 BLAKISTONE ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of Potomac River on southern end of Blakistone Island off entrance 
 to St. Clement Bay and Bretons Bay. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a dwelling near a fog-bell tower. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on a dwelling known as Blakistone Island Light- 
 house . 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light " (N. 61° 22' W.). ., . o 00 00 smiles. 
 
 HERRING POND 2 (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Potomac River on a point between Nomini Bay and Machodoc 
 River about three-eighths mile east of Kingcopscio Point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 2 feet south of shore, 25 yards 
 west of a round point, 85 yards east -northeast of entrance to Herring Pond Creek, and west-northwest of 
 a grove of cedar trees. Center one of five cedar posts marking reference station is 3 meters S. 5° 33' E. of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4-inch tile pipe set in cement with top about flush with surface 
 of ground. Reference station is center one of four nails in center one of five cedar posts. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Blakistone Island Light" (N. 42° 34' W.). . . o 00 00 4^2 miles. 
 
 Near chimney of Colton Hotel 4 18 53^2 miles. 
 
 Church Cross on Maryland shore 13 01 30 11 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of Yates house 26 29 5^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of large house on hill 108 39 Smiles. 
 
 Top nail in blaze in gnarled cedar tree (8 
 
 inches diameter) 160 35 40 10. 62 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 44 40 ig. 50 meters. 
 
 Reference station (nail in cedar stub). . . . 217 01 00 3 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (7 inches diameter) .. . 227 29 30 7.52 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 288 16 20 3.62 meters. 
 
 Tree on point 314 21 X ™il^- 
 
 Tangent of woods 319 13 .. ...... }^ mile. 
 
f 
 
 106 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 vST. CLEMENT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Heron Island Somid on Newton Neck about 2 '4 miles northeast 
 of Blakistone Island Light. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 17 
 yards northeast of shore, 32 yards east of shore, 32 yards north by west of most prominent point, and 70 
 yards southeast of another point. Cement monument marking reference station is on line to large 
 mulberry tree 22.01 meters N. 41° 29' E- of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub \\ ith top about 3 inches above surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 " Blakistone Island Light" (S. 37° 57' W.). . . o 00 00 2X ™i'ss. 
 
 Near comer of left chimney of Colton Hotel. . 29 09 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of large house. .. . 53 51 i^ miles. 
 
 Nai! in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) 57 53 50 31.98 meters. 
 
 Peak of near gable of house on Canoe Neck 
 
 Creek 119 23 2j^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of trees on Long Point 120 08 54 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (30 inches 
 
 diameter) 183 04 
 
 Reference station 183 31 
 
 Right chimney of house 221 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in locu.st tree ('3 inches diame- 
 ter) 309 32 30 28.52 meters. 
 
 40 23-3° meters. 
 
 40 22.01 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 ST. PATRICK. 
 
 General locality . — Western shore of lower St. Clement Bay about i\i miles north of Blakistone 
 Island and one-half mile north-northeast of entrance to St. Patricks Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 hnniediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 26 yards 
 west-northwest of edge of bank, 17 yards east-snutheast of a lone persimmon tree, 100 yards north-northeast 
 of a rail and wire fence, and 200 yards south of a barn in comer of field. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is about on line to persimmon tree 15.35 meters N. 59° 51' W. of observed statio.i. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Blakistone Island Light" (>S. 10° 47' W.).. . o 00 
 
 Peak of near gable of large house 55 39 
 
 Chimney of house loi 35 
 
 Reference station .... 109 22 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 109 25 
 
 Right peak of roof of barn 158 56 
 
 Right tangent of chimney of house 175 37 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" . . 228 45 
 Near corner of near chimney of priest 'shou.se. 229 36 
 
 Near chimney of Yates house 255 04 
 
 Chinmey of left house on Blakistone Island. . 357 18 
 
 00 2J8 miles. 
 
 30 X niile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 10 15-35 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 40 
 
 16.32 meters. 
 200 j'ards. 
 200 yards. 
 2}4 miles. 
 ?.}4 miles. 
 I mile. 
 2}4 miles. 
 
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 107 
 
 ROOF. 
 
 Cencriil locality. — Eastern side of St. Clement Bay about one-half mile nortfi- north east of entrance 
 to bav, and three-eighths mile east-southeast of extreme end of I^ng Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on western peak of roof of a barn behind a large house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed statioa is a 3-inch square staff fastened and braced to the western peak of roof of 
 bam. 
 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 CANOE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of lower vSt. Clement Bay opposite Long Point and about 2 miles 
 north of Blakistone Island. (Sec chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 northwest of edge of bank, 4 yards southwest of a ditch and trees in hollow, and 60 yards south by east 
 of a large apple tree. Cement monument marking reference station is 53.28 meters N. 17° 17' W. of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about 2 inches above surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on .standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Blakistone Island Light" (S. 14° 12' W.). . . o 
 
 Chimney of small house 19 
 
 Near end of roof of house 1 54 
 
 Reference station . . 148 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (26 inches diame- 
 ter) 148 
 
 Chimney outside of house 150 
 
 Left chimney of large house 178 54 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 216 23 2^i miles. 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)". . 233 20 50 iji miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of barn 257 32 iX niiles. 
 
 Near chimney of Yates house 283 03 J/i mile. 
 
 00 2^4 miles. 
 
 ij,i miles. 
 
 X niile. 
 
 20 53-28 meters. 
 
 30 54-82 meters. 
 
 X tnile. 
 
 RAILS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Clement Bay about three-fou.rths mile northeast of Long Point 
 and 3X miles north-northeast of Blakistone Island Light. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high water. 16 yards southeast of edge 
 of bank, 3 yards northeast of a rail fence, 40 yards northeast of a marshy creek between two fences, and 
 400 yards west to northwest of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Shipping" (N. 4° 08' W.) o 00 
 
 Chimney of house 35 31 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)".. 51 15 
 
 Near peak of roof of priest's house 53 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diame- 
 ter) 129 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diame- 
 ter) 240 21 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (10 inches diame- 
 ter) 276 04 
 
 Near chimney of house \vith several gables. . 295 14 
 Left chimney of large house 352 11 
 
 00 i^ miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 00 Yi mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 30 5.27 meters. 
 
 50 3-77 meters. 
 
 40 10.24 meters. 
 
 \]/i miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
io8 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 WOODS. 
 
 Ikiieral locality. --Western shore of St. Clement Bay ahout i mile north of Long Point and one-half 
 mile northeast of entrance to Canoe Neck Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 2 yards northwest of shore, 
 13 yards southeast of a bank 4 feet high, 75 yards southwest of a shell point, and southeast of a grove 
 of pine, oak, and persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 "Blackistone Island Light" (S. 21° 34' W.). . o 00 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) : 28 50 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 67 II 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 99 23 
 
 Left chimney of house 201 24 
 
 Chimney of house 214 21 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)". . . 245 57 
 
 Chimney of house 299 42 
 
 00 3>2 miles. 
 
 00 g.85 meters. 
 
 3° 1353 meters. 
 
 50 12.18 meters. 
 
 I '-2 miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 20 lyi miles. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS (NEWTOWN NECK). 
 
 General locality. — On Newtown Neck about halfway between Bretons Bay and St. Clement Bay and 
 2 miles north-northeast of Heron Island Sound. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Catholic Church situated on main road on Newtown Neck. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on Catholic Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CHAPEL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Clement Bay on a point about five-eighths mile southeast of 
 Shipping Point, and 1 14 miles northeast of Long Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on southwest slope of a point about 15 feet high, 10 feet 
 above high water, 5 yards northeast of edge of bank, 7 yards southeast of edge of bank, 7 yards east- 
 southeast of paint of bank. 25 yards west-southwest of a cultivated field, and 3 to 10 yards west to south- 
 west of a dense growth of young pine trees. Cement monument marking reference station is about 9 
 .yards from edge of bank on edge of woods and cultivated field 17.12 meters N. 65° 49' E. of observed 
 station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Shipping" (N. 34° 20' W.) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house o 54 1% miles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 16 49 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof on Stones Wharf 24 02 3X miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of small house 54 49 j/^ mile. 
 
 Peak of gable of house 66 22 f s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 81 18 5.68 meters. 
 
 RgperEnce station 100 09 10 17.12 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 119 07 30 3.10 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 inches diameter) . 159 04 30 9.38 meters. 
 
 Near peak of roof of bam 225 28 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of Yates house 240 52 iH miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 302 51 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of gable of house 345 17 30 J^ mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 109 
 
 SHIPPING. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Clement Bay on Shipping Point about three-eighths mile 
 southwest of Howards Wharf and i3^ miles north-northeast of Long Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand and grass point about i foot above high water, 5 
 yards southwest of shore, 6 yards north of shore, 16 yards west-northwest of extreme end of point, 20 
 yards east-southeast of woods on point, and 300 yards northeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)" (S. " ' '/ 
 
 46° 09' E. ) o 00 
 
 Right tangent of right chimney of priest's 
 
 house o 07 
 
 Left peak of roof of bam 39 34 
 
 Left tree on Long Point 62 53 
 
 Post of bird house 104 23 
 
 Chimney on ell of Colton house 114 04 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). 159 05 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter). 184 37 
 
 Right chimney of house 193 41 
 
 Flagstaff at Maycroft 205 06 40 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). 221 28 30 3.76 meters. 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 240 48 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of front gable of house 317 34 fi mile. 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 i>2 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 250 yards. 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 50 18.51 meters. 
 
 20 17.18 meters. 
 
 fi mile. 
 
 MANSION. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Clement Bay about one-half mile southeast of Howards Wharf 
 and 2 miles north-northeast of Long Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 20 feet above high water, 6 yards northeast of edge of 
 bank, 100 yards west by south of a corncrib, 1 10 yards west-northwest of an outbuilding. 125 yards south- 
 west of a house, and 85 yards west of fruit trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 44.26 
 meters N. 19° 04' E. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Shipping" (N. 84° 21' W.) o 00 
 
 Right chimney of house 25 21 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter) Oo 41 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 102 21 
 
 Reference station 103 24 
 
 Near comer of house 143 38 
 
 Near comer of corncrib 163 17 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (14 inches diame- 
 ter) 182 45 
 
 Near comer of outbuilding 203 42 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck) " . . 253 20 
 Peak of front gable of Colton house 353 10 
 
 00 5 s mJe. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 10 47-34 meters. 
 
 lo 43-77 meters. 
 
 35 44.26 meters. 
 
 127 yards. 
 
 99 yards. 
 
 20 77-64 meters. 
 
 Ill yards. 
 
 00 5 8 mile. 
 
 ?8 mile. 
 
no SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 HOWARDS. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of St. Clement Bay about 2% miles north -northeast of Long 
 Point, one-half mile northeast of Shipping Point and one-eighth mile east of Howards Wharf. (Sec 
 chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 20 feet above high water, 8 yards north of 
 edge of bank, 16 yards west -northwest of edge of ravine, 18 yards northwest of extreme end of point of 
 bank, 70 yards west of another ravine, 100 yards west-northwest of a wire fence, and 250 yards south of a 
 house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Chapel " fS. 0° 26' W.) o 00 00 ij/g mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Yates house 16 ;!,i 2% miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 38 37 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 54 54 40 8.62 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (7 inches diame- 
 ter) 85 26 10 23.75 meters. 
 
 Cupola on Maycroft bam 124 50 i mile. 
 
 Flagstaff at Maycroft 127 7,t, i mile. 
 
 Oak tree (3 feet diameter) 150 38 200 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house 156 01 250 yards. 
 
 Left peak of roof of bam 223 31 250 yards. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 241 39 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 284 21 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). 339 29 00 12.15 meters. 
 
 MILEYS. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of St. Clement Bay about one-half mile west-northwest of Howards 
 WTiarf, one-half mile northwest of Shipping Point, and one-eighth mile north of entrance to Mileys 
 Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among water bushes on marsh land about i foot above high 
 water, 12 yards southwest of shore, 20 yards west of shore, and 150 yards east-southeast of a house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° / /' 
 
 " Shipping" (S. 29^ 08' E. ) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 144 08 150 yards. 
 
 Right corner of chimney of house 154 56 150 yards. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 183 18 '4 mile. 
 
 Between two chimneys of old house 209 36 Ji mile. 
 
 Right chimney of old house 247 47 yi mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Howard house 295 02 ■ ^4 mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of priest's house . . 348 13 40 i.H' miles.- 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)". . . 348 39 20 ifa miles. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of St. Clement Bay about one-fourth mile north of Howards Wharf . 
 five-eighths mile north-northeast of Shipping Point and five-eighths mile east-northeast of entrance to 
 Mileys Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field adjoining an orchard back of a tree-fringed shore 
 about 12 feet above high water, 20 yards east of edge of field, 17 yards south of a small gully, and 50 yards 
 north of a fence dividing orchard and field. Cement monument marking reference station is 18.53 ™eters 
 N. 42° 08' W. of observed station. 
 
 tl 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. I II 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top about flush with surface of ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Shipping" (S. 25° 34' W.) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Near chimney outside small house on Mileys 
 
 Creek 42 12 J< mile. 
 
 Chimney outside right end of house 55 15 fi mile. 
 
 Flagstaff at Maycroft 89 05 yi mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 112 17 40 18.53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 112 22 30 19.69 meters. 
 
 Right chimney of house 155 16 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 37 30 13-49 meters. 
 
 Tree at corner of orchard 280 26 66 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house 327 52 Ji mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 353 37 00 37.03 meters. 
 
 PROFOUND. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Clement Bay about one-half mile south of Cedar Point 
 and I mile north of Shipping Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the southern side of the point on which the Hudson house 
 is located about 12 feet above high water, 3 yards east-southeast of north comer and 3 yards north -north- 
 east of south comer of a chicken house, 25 yards west of extreme end of point, 16 yards southeast of a 
 well, 5 yards southwest of a drain from well, 16 yards southwest of edge of bank, and 4 yards southeast 
 of top of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cecil" (N. 70° 56' E.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 18 02 
 
 Chimney of house on Howard Point 60 16 
 
 "Catholic Church Cross (Newtown Neck)". . 78 55 
 
 Near outside chimney of house 120 59 
 
 Left comer of chicken hous? 132 39 
 
 Left side of left chimney of Hudson house .... 201 54 
 
 Right comer of chicken house 213 14 
 
 Nail in blaze in right branch of pear tree (35 
 
 inches diameter) ■. 218 35 
 
 Near corner of kitchen 233 
 
 Center of standpipe at well 253 og 
 
 Near comer of right chimney of house 253 44 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 286 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 296 38 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 316 27 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of house 358 54 
 
 00 }2 mile. 
 
 35 3.54 meters. 
 
 s s mile. 
 
 10 I't miles. 
 
 '2 mile. 
 
 20 1.84 meters. 
 
 20 44 yards. 
 
 4 2.30 meters. 
 
 5 40 6.19 meters. 
 
 2 14-33 meters. 
 
 Q 30 13.21 meters. 
 
 4 K mile. 
 
 -'s mile. 
 
 30 8.79 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 "2 mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 CECIL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Clement Bay about one-half mile southeast of Cedar 
 Point and ij s miles north of Shipping Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 12 feet above high water, 14 yards northeast 
 of extreme edge of bank, 14 yards east of edge of bank, 21 yards southeast of edge of bank, 25 yards north 
 of a marshy gully. 130 yards west-southwest of a fence surrounding a farmhouse, and 135 yards west- 
 southwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mileys" (S. 35° 54' W.) o 00 00 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of house 5 41 40 
 
 Near corner of chimney outside of house 16 58 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 85 56 . . 
 
 Near peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 99 01 
 
 Largest chimney of house on ridge iii 
 
 Near comer of chimney of house on ridge ... . 132 38 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 160 58 
 
 Near comer of house 206 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 281 10 
 
 Near peak of roof of large bam 292 43 
 
 Chimney of house 316 25 
 
 RADEC. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 24 2% miles. 
 
 38 2yi miles. 
 
 58 ij^ miles. 
 
 52 20 136 yards. 
 
 10 20 15-07 meters. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 54 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Clement Bay on Cedar Point about three-eighths of a 
 mile southeast of Cobrums Wharf and 1% miles south of Stones Wharf. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point about 3 feet above high water, 23 yards northwest 
 of shore, 32 yards south of shore, 75 yards west of extreme end of point, 45 yards northeast of outlet of a 
 small pond, and 14 yards north-northeast of a small cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Place" (N. 47° 42' E.) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 16 
 
 Left point of roof of house 51 
 
 Left chimney of house on Howard Point. ... 70 
 Right side of right chimney of Hudson house . 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 124 
 
 Right tangent of house 130 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 225 
 
 Near peak of roof of wharf house 241 
 
 Chimney of house 251 
 
 Near peak of roof on Stones Wharf 283 
 
 Left chimney of house 284 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of old house ... 342 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 351 42 00 25.89 meters. 
 
 43 
 
 59 
 
 iS 
 
 00 ' , mile. 
 
 30 17.80 meters. 
 
 3^ mile. 
 
 i''8 miles. 
 
 '2 mile. 
 
 50 13.03 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 .^8 mile. 
 
 40 .'s mile. 
 
 34^ mile. 
 
 30 i/'4 miles. 
 
 30 I ''4 miles. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 113 
 
 PLACE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Clement Bay about three-fourths of a mile east of 
 Cobrums Wharf, five-eighths of a mile southeast of Guest Point and one-half of a mile east-north-east of 
 Cedar Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the southern edge of a cultivated field about 10 feet above 
 high water, 4 yards north of edge of bank, 20 yards east-southeast of edge of bank, 40 yards east-northeast 
 of extreme end of marsh point, 50 yards north of edge of marsh, and 95 yards west-northwest of a com 
 crib. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Guest" (N. 4i°32'W.) o 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of large house. . 57 
 
 Left tangent of chimney of shack 162 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple trees (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in old stump (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on next point .... 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 251 
 
 Right tangent of right chimney of Hudson 
 
 house 261 
 
 Peak on front gable of house 287 
 
 00 00 i/i mile. 
 
 46 X mile. 
 
 05 112 yards. 
 
 165 35 30 15.43 meters. 
 
 197 
 226 
 
 51 40 6.53 meters. 
 
 05 i/i mile. 
 
 lo 1% miles. 
 
 35 
 16 
 Near peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 319 05 
 
 14, mile. 
 Js mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 COBRUMS. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Clement Bay on southern side of entrance to Tomak- 
 okin Creek, about i mile south-southwest of .Stones WhiU'f and 100 yards northwest of Cobrums Wharf. 
 (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 65 yards 
 north-northwest of shore end of Cobrums Wharf, 7 yards south of shore, 8 yards southwest of shore, 12 
 yards west of shore at extreme end of point, and 17 yards east-northeast of a fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References . — o / // 
 
 "Tomakokin " iN. 38° 47' W. ) o 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 14 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of house on hill. 42 
 Near peak of roof of house on Stones Wharf . . 53 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of old house ... 121 
 
 Left corner of house on Cobrums Wharf 177 
 
 Right corner of house on Cobrums Wharf, . . . 184 
 
 Right chimney of house igo 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of several bushes 255 
 
 Near peak of roof of barn 264 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (3 feet diameter) . 306 
 2606 — II 8 
 
 17 
 
 88 56 
 
 00 's mile. 
 
 i i mile. 
 
 ij^ miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 I'i mile. 
 
 30 70 yards. 
 
 65 yards. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 50 17.04 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 40 30.28 meters. 
 
114 
 
 StJRVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 GUEST. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Clement Bay on Guest Point, about one-half mile 
 
 northeast of Cobrums Wharf and five-eighths mile south-southeast of Stones Wharf. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 3 feet above high water, 32 yards 
 
 north of shore, 43 yards northeast of shore, 45 yards east of shore, 95 yards west-northwest of south comer 
 
 of a fence, and 175 yards south-southwest of north comer of a fence at edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stones" (N. 16° 55' W.) o 
 
 Near peak of roof on Stones Wharf i 
 
 Near corner of highest chimney on Greenwell 
 
 house 5 
 
 Cedar tree 21 
 
 Left corner of chimney of house 61 
 
 Peak of near gable of house on hill 65 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 100 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of old house .... 129 
 
 Left chimney of house 180 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of Hudson house . 206 
 
 Near chimney of house 211 
 
 Chimney on middle of house among trees . . . 217 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 239 
 
 Near peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 243 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 260 
 
 Near comer of chimney of house on hill 326 
 
 Near comer of largest chimney of house on 
 hill 331 
 
 00 ^ mile. 
 
 J^ mile. 
 
 3^ mile. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 X mile. 
 
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 50 12.57 meters. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 50 20.25 meters. 
 
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 lyi miles. 
 
 TOMAKOKIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Clement Bay on northemrside of entrance to Toma- 
 kokin Creek, about three-eighths mile northwest of Cobrums Wliarf and three-fourths mile southwest 
 of Stones Wharf. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the edge of a cultivated field about 4 feet above high 
 water, 4 yards west of shore, 12 yards northwest of high water, 14 yards south-southwest of a walnut 
 tree, and 300 yards south-southeast of a bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Guest" (N. 84° 01' E.) o 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of old house 13 
 
 Near peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 57 
 
 Right peak of roof of barn 71 
 
 Near corner of chimney of house 135 
 
 Left tangent of left chimney of house 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 188 
 
 Nail in blaze 200 
 
 Right peak of roof of bam 252 
 
 Chimney of house showing over bam roof . . . 289 
 
 Right chimney of Greenwell house 306 
 
 Near peak of roof on Stones Wharf 307 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 310 
 
 Chimney of old house near Guest Point 354 
 
 46 
 36 
 21 
 28 
 49 
 52 
 
 31 
 
 00 5.S mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
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 X niile. 
 
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 fi mile. 
 
 40 29.18 meters. 
 
 50 40.31 meters. 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 }i mile. 
 
 3.^ mile. 
 
 30 12.71 meters. 
 
 S's mile. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
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 DYNARD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore ol upper St. Clement Bay about one-half mile southwest of Stones 
 Wharf and one-fourth mile north of Tomakokin Creek. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an angle of rail fence in corner of a cultivated field about 
 2 feet above high water, 8 yards west of shore, g yards west-southwest of shore, and 9 yards northwest 
 of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Turf " (N. 3° 00' E.) o 00 00 3 smile. 
 
 Right chimney of Greenwell house 31 05 ^2 mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof on Stones Wharf 32 59 }4 mile. 
 
 Near comer of chimney of house 73 11 ^ mile. 
 
 Near corner of chimney of house 97 26 J-2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) loi 27 30 2.42 meters. 
 
 Near corner of chimney of old house 107 54 ^ mile. 
 
 Left cedar tree on Cedar Point i'5o 05 ]/s mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 157 13 J4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 163 21 }^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar fence post 181 16 40 2.45 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 210 16 X mile- 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 325 04 00 4.85 meters. 
 
 TURF. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper St. Clement Bay on a point about three-eighths mile west 
 of Stones Wharf. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 26 
 yards south-southwest of shore, 27 yards northwest of shore, 32 )'ards west of shore, go yards north of a 
 point, 300 yards east-northeast of a house, and 200 yards east-northeast of a wire fence. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stones" (N. 80° 29' E.) o 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 Right peak of roof on Stones Wharf 3 36 f^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 86 38 iX miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 93 17 J/g mile. 
 
 Left tree on point 95 22 75 yards. 
 
 Near peak of roof of bam 152 27 300 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of house 173 06 300 yards. 
 
 Right chimney of house behind trees 226 31 '4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house on hill 252 10 2 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 290 11 i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Greenwell house 352 57 ^ mile. 
 
ii6 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 STONES. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper St. Clement Bay near Stones Wharf about five-eighths 
 mile north-northwest of Guest Point. (See chart No. 25.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point about 54 yards west-northwest of northern end 
 of large wharf house, 5 yards northeast of extreme end of point, 5 yards southeast of shore, 30 yards 
 south of a board fence, and 65 yards south-southwest of foot of a hill. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Guest" (S. 16° 55' E.) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house o 23 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 16 16 \% miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof on Cobrums Wharf 26 55 30 i mile. ' 
 
 Front gable of house 30 04 30 ij-^ miles. 
 
 Right corner of right chimney of house 94 41 20 ^^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of large chimney of house on hill. 130 28 i^g miles. 
 
 Middle of post at left comer of board fence. ., 185 44 30 28 yards. 
 
 Right comer of right one of two chimneys of 
 
 Green well house 236 25 Js mile. 
 
 Peak of north gable of roof of large house on 
 
 Stones Wharf 295 47 54 yards. 
 
 Peak of south gable of roof of large house on 
 Stones Wharf 315 22 50 yards. 
 
 BARBER. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Wicomico River about three-fourths mile north-northeast 
 of Stoddard Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grass land about 2 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards 
 north of shore, 20 yards west of trees which extend inland along creek, 4 yards southwest by west of a 
 comer of a fence and 15 yards southeast of another comer of a fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stoddard" (S. 9° 46' W.) o 
 
 Left chimney of Stoddard house 3 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys 45 
 
 Chimney on left end of small house 62 
 
 Nail in blaze in top fence rail 136 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter) . 155 
 Nail in blaze in top of chestnut fence post. . . 245 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 259 
 
 Tangent of point 299 
 
 Near large chimney of negro quarters 302 
 
 I J/8 miles. 
 i^/g miles. 
 i>2 miles. 
 134 miles. 
 
 06 10.62 meters. 
 
 29 10.75 meters. 
 
 24 3.43 meters. 
 
 i6 13-94 meters. 
 
 13 y^t mile. 
 
 07 ij-i miles. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 117 
 
 UPPER. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Wicomico River on Stoddard Point (upper point) about 
 2)4 miles north -north west of Mills Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long narrow point about 2 feet above high-water mark, 
 5 yards south of side of point, 8 yards northwest of side of point, 38 yards west of high-water mark on 
 middle of point and 138 yards west by north of high-water mark on extreme end of point. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stoddard" (S. 27° 38' E.) o 00 00 X mile- 
 Right chimney of Stoddard house 9 12 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of roof of barn 33 02 }4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of old house 49 29 yi mile. 
 
 Tangent of next point 141 07 ys mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house on ridge 179 15 . . . . i . . . 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney outside small house on opposite 
 
 shore 213 28 .1^ miles. 
 
 Near corner post of piazza of large house 247 47 if^ miles. 
 
 Chimney top of Key house 296 04 i^ miles. 
 
 KEY. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Wicomico River on a high bluff about i mile north of 
 Cohouck Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 30 feet above high-water mark in an orchard, about 
 24 yards northeast of edge of bank, 49 yards north of edge of bank, 15 yards east of edge of bank, 130 
 yards south-southwest of negro quarters and 130 yards west of fence which incloses an orchard. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stoddard" (S. 70° 48' W.) o 
 
 Near comer of near chimney on Stoddard 
 
 house • 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of small house. . 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys on house . 
 
 Peak of roof of very large bam 
 
 Chimney on middle of roof on 2-story house. . 
 Near comer of near chimney of negro's quar- 
 ters 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches di- 
 ameter) 135 
 
 Chimney of Key house 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (14 inches di- 
 ameter) 168 
 
 Peak of roof of large bam 259 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches di- 
 ameter) 281 
 
 Peak of roof of house on piles 347 
 
 Between two chimneys of large brick house 
 on hill 357 
 
 
 
 29 
 
 15 
 
 °5 
 
 17 
 
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 .S6 
 
 .S2 
 
 62 
 
 06 
 
 116 54 
 
 37 
 
 i^ miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 i}4 miles. 
 
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 3 miles. 
 
 130 yards. 
 
 22.15 meters. 
 yi mile. 
 
 SI 13.39 meters. 
 
 16 K mile. 
 
 7.94 meters. 
 i;V8 miles. 
 
 miles. 
 
ii8 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 STODDARD. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River about one-half mile south -soulheEist of Stoddard 
 Point and i mile west-northwest of Cohouck Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on gravel, grass, and shell point, near a lone gum tree, 
 about 2 feet above high-water mark, 6 yards south-southwest of side of point, 6 yards north of side of 
 point, 10 yards west of extreme end of point, and 158 yards east -northeast of Stoddard house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Upper" (N. 26° 37' W.) o 00 00 ^2 mile. 
 
 Outside chimney of small house 23 08 iX niiles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of large house on ridge. . . 52 54 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on top of Key house 94 47 iX miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of 23^2 story house 153 58 2H miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large house 172 38 2 miles. 
 
 Peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf 180 19 2^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney top of house on piles 228 37 J-2 mile. 
 
 Near corner of chimney on Stoddard house . . 284 44 158 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (24 inches diameter). 315 29 4.58 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (4 inches diameter) . 349 47 g. 41 meters. 
 
 COHOUCK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Cohouck Point on the northern side of entrance 
 to Chaptico Bay. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on Cohouck Point, about 6 feet above high-water mark, 
 12 yards east of edge of bank, 35 yards south of edge of bank, 85 yards northeast of extreme point and 
 about 25 yards north of marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Key" (N. 3° 29' E.) o 00 00 '-i mile. 
 
 Nearest chimney on negro quarters 0^7 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof of barn 26 38 i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of 2,!^-story house. 128 58 J^ mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Lyon house near Mills 
 
 Point 171 29 I's miles. 
 
 Chimney on flat roof house near mouth of 
 
 Bowmans Creek 226 56 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on far end of house 261 43 if s miles. 
 
 Chimney on house on piles 270 53 lyi miles. 
 
 Peak of front gable of house on ridge 352 51 2X miles. 
 
 HAYDEN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the Wicomico River about 1}% miles west of Cohouck Point. 
 (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is surrounded by water hushes on marshy land, about i foot 
 above high water, 5 yards northwest of shore and s^ yards southeast of line of trees on top of bank. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.50 meters N. 54° 34' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 3 inches above ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fact" (S. 41° 35' E.) o 00 00 i3| miles. 
 
 Between two main chimneys of large house 
 
 below Chaptico Wharf 5 11 2?'s miles. 
 
 West roof peak of house on Chaptico Wharf . . 6 51 2^ miles, 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 119 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Chimney on middle of square house 65 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 06 
 
 5-^ mile. 
 
 124 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 155 
 
 Reference station 167 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . 213 
 
 Chinmey on Key house 275 
 
 Chimney of Maddox house 344 
 
 Right chimney outside of old house 354 
 
 PERRY. 
 
 14 23.45 meters. 
 
 23 1655 meters. 
 
 01 20 11-51 meters. 
 
 18.74 meters, 
 i^ miles. 
 ^l4 miles. 
 iS-^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Chaptico Bay, about i mile northeast of Mills Point and ^ 
 mile .southeast of Cohouck Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an open field, about 20 feet above high-water mark, 
 8 yards northwest of edge of bank, o yards south-southwest from edge of gully in bank, 5 yards south 
 of edge of bank of gully, and about 150 yards north-northeast of creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Fact" (S. 51° 10' W.) o 00 00 . 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 5 4i •• • 
 
 Chimney on flat-roof house 15 03 . . . 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 31 37 .. . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) 42 34 10.49 meters. 
 
 Nearest chimney on larger part of double 
 
 brick house 42 50 . . . 
 
 I,eft chimney of house on piles 55 28 . . . . 
 
 Near peak of roof on house 62 53 ... 
 
 Near comer of near chimney of Stoddard 
 
 house 66 59 . . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) 81 40 ... 
 
 Peak of front gable of house on ridge 113 51 . , . 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 136 40 ... 
 
 Near chimney of large house on ridge 169 08 ... 
 
 Chimney outside of 2 V< -story house 289 15 ... 
 
 BURR. 
 
 1 mile. 
 23 s miles. 
 2% miles. 
 T,y% miles. 
 
 35^-s miles. 
 
 i|^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 8.44 meters. 
 3 to 4 miles. 
 5.95 meters. 
 1 54 miles. 
 150 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River directly opposite mouth of Chaptico Bay and 
 three-fourths mile north of Bowmans Creek. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground between a sloping bank 10 feet high covered 
 with trees and a marshy shore, about 2 feet above high-water mark, 18 yards northwest of extreme point 
 2:3, yards north of shore, 17 yards southwest of shore, and 9 yards southeast of bottom of bank. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Fact" (S. 65° 59' E.) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys of large house on ridge 16 39 4^ miles. 
 
 West end of peak of roof of house on Chaptico 
 
 Wharf 17 15 2.'/s miles. 
 
 Right chimney of 2 ''<-story house 72 21 ij^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney in middle of large house 88 21 V/i miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (11 inches 
 
 diameter) 97 25 7.67 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (9 inches 
 diameter) 192 56 2.60 meters. 
 
I20 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD . 
 
 References — Continued. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (lo inches " f " 
 
 diameter) 236 32 3.86 meters. 
 
 Main chimney of Key house 293 03 2.V4 miles. 
 
 Chimney on Maddox house 358 28 3j-s' miles. 
 
 FACT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Mills Point on south side of mouth of Chaptico 
 Bay. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long point covered on the southeni side with gum 
 and cedar trees, about lo feet above high-water mark, 23 yards from extreme end of top of bank, 6 yards 
 north of edge of bank, and 8 yards southeast of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Referettces. — ° / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S. 7° 13' E-) o 00 00 6X miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 5 07 6.20 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (28 inches diameter). 56 16 6.37 meters. 
 
 Chimney on ell end of Stoddard house 157 08 lyi miles. 
 
 Chimney on Key house 199 54 2 j'g miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of large hause 274 25 }^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 301 45 16.26 meters. 
 
 Near chimney of large house near shore 317 53 ^s mile. 
 
 West end of peak of house on Chaptico Wharf . 342 53 Js mile. 
 
 BOWMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River at northeast side of mouth of Bovvmans Creek 
 and 1].'^ miles west by south of Mills Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is surrounded by water bushes on point of land about lyi 
 feet above high water, 14 yards east of high-water mark, 16 yards north of extreme end of point, 20 
 yards northeast of side of point, 20 yards south of several cedar trees, and about 150 yards south of a 
 house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° / " 
 
 " Sacred Heart Church Spire " (S. 62° 50' E) . o 00 00 ifi^i miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of long house 10 37 3X miles. 
 
 Chimney of Lyon house 13 56 3X miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedartree (7inchesdiametcr). 59 04 40 8.88 meters. 
 
 Chimney on square house 76 25 % mile. 
 
 Crane house 168 10 2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 216 10 00 18.37 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedartree (7 inches diameter). 232 40 30 17.58 meters. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 263 40 yi mile. 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys 357 27 2^4 miles. 
 
 EEDLING. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River about \]/^ miles southwest of Mills Point and 
 about I mile southeast of mouth of Bowmans Creek. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a shell-covered cultivated field, about 10 feet above 
 high-water mark, 37 yards southwest of shell and gravel beach, 88 yards west-northwest of extreme 
 end of point, and 79 yards north of a ditch in marsh. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 23.99 meters N. 89° 56' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — -Observed and reference stations are marked by the center point of the triangles on standard 
 cement monuments. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Fact" (S. 39° 15' W.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (20 inches diameter) , 2 07 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf . 42 05 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house on hill. . . 44 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). 49 54 
 
 Reference station 50 48 
 
 Chimney on right of ell of a house 60 12 
 
 Near peak of roof of Eedling house 265 55 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter), 331 27 
 
 FARR. 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 50 26.06 meters. 
 
 i}4 miles. 
 
 2^ miles. 
 
 40 25.75 meters. 
 
 55 23.99 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 J^ mile. 
 
 40 33-99 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River about 1% miles south-southeast of Mills Point 
 and one-fourth mile north of the mouth of Manahowick Creek. (vSee chart No. 26.) 
 
 Imm?diale locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high-water mark, 5 yards ea.st by south 
 of edge of bank, 32 yards nirth-north west of several pine trees at fish shanty near edge of bank, 22 yards 
 south by east of other trees, and 300 yards west by north of a large house. 
 
 Marks .^Ohseived station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried 16 
 inches below surface of ground with nail in stub at surface. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cobb Point Bar Light " (S. 2° 35' E.) o 00 00 5X miles. 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 8 03 40 3X miles. 
 
 Chimney on left side of house 42 41 i}^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 113 40 4^< miles. 
 
 Left peak of house on Chaptico Wharf 153 08 }4 mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Mills Point farm . . 168 34 i^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney on Maddox house 242 28 2 miles. 
 
 Right corner of large house 292 33 J.4 mile. 
 
 Near comer of fish shanty 338 27 23.69 meters. 
 
 GUST. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on Windmill Point about three-fourths mile north 
 of the miuth of Hedneys Creek and opposite mouth of Manahowic Creek. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shell and gravel point, bordered by persimmon and 
 cedar trees, about 2 feet abave high-water mark, 12 yards northwest of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 
 and 28 yards west-southwest of shore on extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fact" (N. 20° 09' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 6 
 
 Near peak of roof of house on Chaptico Wharf . 35 
 
 Chimney on left side of large house 58 
 
 Chimney on middle of Lyon house loi 
 
 Near peak of roof of house with two chimneys. 171 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 301 03 10 16.18 meters. 
 
 43 
 
 14 
 
 1J.2 miles. 
 
 7.95 meters. 
 iX miles. 
 i?-,s miles. 
 1^4 miles. 
 ^8 mile. 
 
 5.90 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 LYON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on a point about % mile north of Bramlcigh 
 Creek and 2 miles north by east of Rock Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point of land between the Lyon residence and edge 
 of bank, 100 yards north of small pond which is fringed on river side with cedar trees, about 4 yards 
 north of a bird house on a post, iq yards east-northeast of most prominent point of bank, 15 yards east- 
 southeast of side of bank, 16 j'ardsnorth-northeastof another side, and 12 yards south-southwest of a fence. 
 Marks — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Weiss" (S. 25° 47' E.) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar post of bird house sup- 
 port 51 15 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (6 inches diameter) . 58 00 
 
 Chimney of house 129 14 
 
 Left chimney of Crane house 148 52 
 
 Between two chimneys of large brick house. .159 59 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys of 
 
 large house 171 56 
 
 West end of peak of roof of house on Chaptico 
 
 Wharf 186 23 
 
 Comer of fence 198 08 
 
 Near comer of house 247 1 1 
 
 Right comer of small house 295 38 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter). 302 02 
 Right comer of shed 336 36 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 20 3.67 meters. 
 
 50 11-74 meters. 
 
 iji's miles. 
 
 S% miles. 
 
 3>2 miles. 
 
 3%' miles. 
 
 1^4 miles. 
 15 meters. 
 01 meters. 
 59 meters. 
 82 meters. 
 98 meters. 
 
 SACRED HEART CHURCH SPIRE (BUSHWOOD). 
 
 General locality. — Easterly side of Wicomico River on high land about i^-i miles inland, north by 
 east of Bushwood Wharf. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is steeple of Sacred Heart Church near Bushwood. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on steeple. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HEDNEY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on first point above mouth of Charleston Creek 
 and about ij^ miles northwest of White Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 25 feet above high-water mark, 16 yards west- 
 southwest of edge of bank, 139 yards north of large tree at edge of bank, 85 yards north of oak tree at 
 edge of bank, 155 yards east-northeast of gum tree 20 inches diameter on bank of a pond, and about 
 yi mile east-southeast of a house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top buried 
 12 inches below the surface uf the ground. Surface mark is nail in stub with top 5 inches above sur- 
 face of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " vSacred Heart Church Spire ' ' (N. 86° 31' E.) . o 00 00 4' 2 miles. 
 
 Near comer of nearest chimney of four on a 
 
 large house on hill 7 
 
 Right chimney of a large house 13 
 
 Middle of island at end of White Point Bar. . . 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (48 inches diameter) . 50 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (36 inches diam- 
 eter) 84 
 
 Middle of gum tree 147 
 
 4'; 
 
 38 45 
 
 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 ij-'s miles. 
 
 00 73-i6 meters. 
 
 30 115-63 meters. 
 
 30 138.47 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 123 
 
 References — Continued . ° ' 
 
 Near peak of roof between two chimneys 239 48 
 
 Near chimney on large house 312 19 
 
 Chimney of Lyon house 352 40 
 
 CHARLES. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 1% miles. 
 ij-s miles. 
 
 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 51 28.46 meters. 
 
 58 16. 65 meters. 
 
 22 16.87 meters. 
 
 o 15-56 meters. 
 
 1% miles. 
 
 2^4" miles. 
 
 il4 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on first point south of entrance to Charleston 
 Creek, and I'l miles north of Rock Point. (See chart No. 26.} 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marshy point about 6 inches above high-water 
 mark and 18 yards east of pine woods on a bank 10 feet above high water. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 15-56 meters N. 57° 10' W. of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub with top 2 inches above ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Hard" (S. 17° 38' E.) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diameter) 47 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter). 84 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 134 
 
 Reference station 138 28 
 
 West chimney on two-stor>' house 265 53 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood)". . 268 03 50 
 
 West chimney on Gamer house 293 51 
 
 West gable of house on Bushwood Whasf 300 07 
 
 WEISS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on White Point, about 3 miles north by east of 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff near small cedar trees, about 8 feet above high- 
 water mark, 13 yards north of and 27 yards south of edges of bluff and 52 yards east of extreme point. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S. 11° 43' W.). .. . o 00 
 
 Flagstaff on schoolhouse 40 41 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 54 03 
 
 Left chimney on two-story house 155 26 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 181 46 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire" 216 56 
 
 West chimney of Gamer house 260 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 266 27 
 
 West gable of house on Bushwood Wharf 284 26 
 
 Left chimney on two-story house 342 10 
 
 BLAKISTONE. 
 
 00 3j'8 miles. 
 
 20 lYi miles. 
 
 10 42.29 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 30 
 
 6.24 meters. 
 
 li^ miles. 
 
 5 8 mile. 
 
 50 37-8o meters. 
 
 sg mile. 
 
 2:5 s miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River, about one-fourth mile southeast of Plowdens 
 Wharf at Bushwood, and about 3 miles north-northeast of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on second bluff southeast of Bushwood Wharf, 15 feet above 
 high-water mark, 15 yards southeast of a large dogwood tree, about 6 yards northeast of edge of bluff, 
 3 yards southwest of rail fence, about 15 yards southwest of an ice house near orchard, and 5 to 10 yards 
 south to east of several small cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
124 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Prec" (S. i8° 42' W.) o 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 51 
 
 Left peak of roof of wharf house 94 
 
 Large tree 117 
 
 Chimney of Blakistone store 125 
 
 Near peak of roof of Blakistone house 176 
 
 Point of cupola on Ranahan house igi 
 
 Near left comer of sill of ice house 233 
 
 Right lower corner 260 
 
 Near peak of roof 312 
 
 HARD. 
 
 2 miles. 
 2 miles. 
 iJ-8 miles. 
 13.36 meters. 
 ,'4 mile. 
 250 yards. 
 i3^ miles. 
 
 15 14- 15 meters. 
 
 ii 15.76 meters. 
 
 54 H mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on point of land known as Rock Point about 2 
 miles north by west of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on low point of land near several small cedar trees about i 
 foot above high-water mark. 47 yards west of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 30 yards north of shore, 
 about 80 yards northeast bynorth of Rock Point Wharf, and 170 yards northeast by east of Lancaster's 
 store . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S. 10° 17' E.). .. . o 
 
 Northeast gable of wharf house 41 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 70 
 
 South chimney on Lancaster's store 88 
 
 Point of east gable on house 134 
 
 " Sacred Heart Church Spire " 239 
 
 Gable of house on wharf at Bushwood 256 00 
 
 West gable of house 293 06 
 
 West gable on one-story house 315 19 
 
 North chimney of two-story house 330 12 
 
 ROCK POINT CATHOLIC CHURCH CROSS. 
 
 04 
 
 2 miles. 
 80 yards. 
 ^'4 mile. 
 
 170 yards. 
 X mile. 
 
 3 miles, 
 if^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 2X miles. 
 21^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River at Rock Point. (See chart No. 26.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in settlement called Rock Point. It is on the larger of 
 two similar buildings, the smaller one being the schoolhouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of cross on Rock Point Catholic Church. 
 References. — None necessarj'. 
 
 PREC. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wicomico River on Bluff Point alxjut 2 miles north -north east of 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Imm?diate locality. — Observed station is about 10 feet above high-water mark, 34 yards southeast 
 of nearest end of neck of Bluff Point, 29 yards south-southeast of shore, 16 yards northeast of shore, and 
 88 yards west by southwest of house. 
 
 .l/irfer. — Observed stiti m is center p^int of triangle on .standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light " (S. 38° 37' W.) ... . o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of wo-jds on Cobb Point 34 04 2 miles. 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross " 70 16 30 i^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diameter) 116 14 40 20.64 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of Gamer house 148 42 i}i miles. 
 
Survey of oyster bars, st. marys county, md. 125 
 
 References — Continued . 
 
 Nailin blaze in leftoneof twin locusttrecs(i2 ° ' " 
 
 inches diameter) 153 38 20 30.36 meters. 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire" 172 15 10 2}^ miles. 
 
 Near chimney of Sherrer house 228 37 88 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (6 inches diame- 
 ter) 243 01 50 33-74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (5 inches diame- 
 ter) , 282 00 40 27.71 meters. 
 
 Left chimney of cottage 298 22 's mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Bailey house on St. Marga- 
 rets Island 336 25 i>2 miles. 
 
 CORNER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Wicomico River on the eastern side of an island known as Cobb 
 
 Point Neck about halfway between Cobb Point and the entrance to Neales Sound. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a bluff bordered with pine trees 
 
 about 15 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards west of a wire fence running along edge of bluff and 21 
 
 yards east-northeast of a wire fence which separates cornfield from pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cobb Point Bar Light " (S. 29° 39' E.) .... o 00 00 if 8 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter) 50 02 16.98 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . iii 43 : 21.41 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 135 20 33.22 meters. 
 
 Middle chimney of house 177 07 X mile. 
 
 " Catholic Church Cross" 217 16 10 ^g mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house on St. Margarets Island 318 56 if ^ miles. 
 
 ST. MARGARET 2. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern side of Potomac River on the southwestern side of St. Margarets 
 Island in the mouth of the Wicomico River about i mile northeast of Cobb Point Bar Light. (See chart 
 No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a bluff about 12 feet above high-water mark. 15 inches 
 northeast of edge of bluff. 86 yards northwest of cow shed, 129 yards south-southwest of several houses, 
 and 154 yards west-southwest of Bailey (large) house. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 79.19 meters N. 46° 26' E. of observed station and at corner of cow shed. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a stub in a 2' 2-inch tile pipe set in cement with top flush 
 with ground. Reference station is center point of triangle of standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S. 53° 22' W.). .. . o 00 
 
 Tangent of Cobb Point 45 13 
 
 " Rock Point Catholic Church Cross" 83 42 
 
 Chimney on left of Garner new house 129 40 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire" 143 27 
 
 Reference station "... 173 04 
 
 Left chimney of Bailey house 194 51 
 
 Nearest chimney of small house on Bullock 
 
 Island 220 26 
 
 Left chimney of small house on St. Catherine 
 Island 258 32 
 
 00 .... 
 
 I mile. 
 
 
 if 8 miles. 
 
 50 — 
 
 i>-8 miles. 
 
 
 2^8 miles. 
 
 50 .... 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 15 .... 
 
 79. iQ meters. 
 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 
 I mile. 
 
 
 i>4 miles. 
 
126 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 COBB POINT BAR LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northerly Side of Potomac River at moulh of Wicomico River on the southeastern 
 extremity of Cobb Point Bar. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the end of Cobb Point Bar at the mouth of the Wicomico 
 River. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on screw pile structure known as "Cobb 
 Point Bar Light." 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Blakistone Island Light" (S. 61° 25' E.). . . o 00 00 5 miles. 
 
 RIVER SPRINGS CATHOLIC CHAPEL CROSS. 
 General locality. — Northern side of Potomac River inland about three-fourths mile north by west 
 of River Springs. (See charts Nos. 25 and 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on building known as River Springs Catholic Chapel. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross on River Springs Catholic Chapel. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SOUND. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of St. Catherine Sound about 2J4 miles east by north of Cobb Point 
 Bar Light and one-fourth mile east of Bullock Island. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 15 feet above high-water mark, 35 yards north of edge 
 of bank, 2 yards east of wire fence, 65 yards east of edge of bank, 57 yards south of southeast comer of 
 fence of house yard, and 63 yards south by west of telephone pole line which is on the same side of the 
 road. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (S. 84° 53' W.) . . . . o 00 
 Right chimney of house on Bullock Island . . 8 24 
 Near end of small chimney on large house ... 27 15 
 
 Left corner post of fence 65 05 
 
 Near comer of chimney of small house 86 25 
 
 Near corner post of fence 100 58 
 
 Right peak of roof of barn 115 20 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" 148 31 
 
 Chimney of Blakistone store 189 16 
 
 Near chimney of Bailey house 217 59 
 
 Chimney on smaller house on St. Catherine 
 Island 323 
 
 2^4 miles. 
 
 J2 mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 Near. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 J/2 mile. 
 
 y2 mile. 
 
 03 
 
 J^ mile. 
 
 BAILEY. 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of St. Catherine Sound, about three-fourths mile east by north 
 of eastern end of St. Catherine Island and i mile north of the Potomac River. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shelly ground on Bailey property, about 5 feet above 
 high-water mark, 10 yards northeast of high-water mark, 7 yards northeast of a wire fence, 35 yards 
 south -southeast of corner of wire fence, 30 yards north -northwest of corner of wire and wooden fences, 
 25 yards north of Bailey house, and 40 yards west by south of comer of wooden fence. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — a / 1/ 
 
 " Cobb Point Bar Light" (N. 88° 11' W.) o 00 00 2,5-8 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of four cedar trees (3 
 
 inches diameter) 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 44 
 
 Corner of wire fence 46 
 
 Chimney on house 90 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" .... 113 
 
 29 12.37 meters. 
 
 59 27.82 meters. 
 
 29 32.06 meters. 
 
 38 150 yards. 
 
 06 00 I mile. 
 
 Comer of wooden fence 175 52 37-49 meters. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 127 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Chimney of Bailey house 203 
 
 Junction of wire and wooden fences 254 
 
 Left chimney of house on Waterloo Point ... 277 
 
 Nail in blaze in first of six cedar trees 297 
 
 Rightchimney of small house on St. Catherine 
 Island 
 
 26 25 yards. 
 
 35 26.22 meters. 
 
 43 H mile. 
 
 27 10.76 meters. 
 
 348 02 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ST. CATHERINE. 
 General locality. — Southern shore of St. Catherine Sound, on the northern side of St. Catherine 
 Island. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 12 feet above high-water mark, 86 yards south of edge 
 of bank, 49 yards west of line of young cedar trees, 198 yards northeast of a lone mulberry tree 3 feet in 
 diameter, and 207 yards southeast of small house among trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 12 
 inches below the surface. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cobb Point Bar Light" (N. 81° 08' W.) o 00 00 ijs miles. 
 
 Right side of right chimney on small house . . 13 04 207 yards. 
 
 Left chimney of large house on St. Margarets 
 
 Island 34 42 I;' s miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house on Bullock Island . . 66 01 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of Blackistone house 117 39 ^8 mile. 
 
 "River Springs Catholic Chapel Cross" .... 129 17 40 if^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Bailey house 158 19 J/i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of Young house on Waterloo 
 Point 207 48 yi mile. 
 
 WATERLOO. 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of St. Catherine Sound, about three-fourths mile east-southeast 
 of St. Catherine Island and about one-fourth mile north of Potomac River. (See chart No. 26.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at top of rise in field, about 8 feet above high-water mark, 
 48 yards east by south of shore at a point where several mulberry trees stand, 43 yards south of large 
 sugarberry tree, 19 yards south by east of wire-fence post, and 200 yards north of Young house on Water- 
 loo Farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument, with top 12 
 inches below siu-face of ground. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 " Sound " (N. 18° 41' W.) o 00 
 
 Near end of peak of Blackistone barn 3 02 
 
 "Sacred Heart Church Spire (Bushwood)" . . 10 37 
 Peak of gable of Blackistone house at River 
 
 Springs 21 54 
 
 Near peak of roof of Bailey house 31 01 
 
 Near peak of roof of Yates house 49 13 
 
 Near peak of roof of Quaid house 71 25 
 
 Near peak of house 92 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (5 inches diameter) iii 20 
 Nail in blaze 8-inch branch on apple tree (14 
 
 inches diameter) 153 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (6 inches diameter) 203 50 
 
 Near peak of roof of Young house 206 57 
 
 Left tangent of St. Catherine Island 300 21 
 
 Right chimney of roof of house on Bullock 
 
 Island 337 19 1^8 miles. 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 352 57 i^ miles. 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 20 5 miles. 
 
 14, mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 y^ mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 30 34-78 meters. 
 
 20 24.90 meters. 
 
 00 26.18 meters. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 3^ mile. 
 
1 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster beds of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Mary- 
 land." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Commis- 
 sioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural beds 
 and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable the 
 limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said survey, 
 and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make an 
 accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delineation 
 on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another section 
 that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, 
 giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of 
 said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in cooperation 
 with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the natural 
 oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and perma- 
 nent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of "as 
 accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the comers 
 of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably the 
 most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal definition 
 or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. Therefore 
 the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and is only 
 fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the law 
 making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved an 
 immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience in the practical use of the descrip- 
 tions of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 
 As provided by law, the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 128 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 129 
 
 complicated 14-sided figures and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work, with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficultv and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established b}' the shell fish 
 commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each countv. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name in parentheses is given the general locality of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the Maryland Oyster Chart on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown.' 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where the corner of one oyster bar is identical with 
 the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the 
 corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 
 • These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 2606 — II Q 
 
I30 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their location 
 have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station," - gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and 
 markings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication 
 under the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the shellfish commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars — one, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 
 1 The mean magnetic variation for St. Marys County was 5" 25' west of north in 1910 and increasing at the rate of 4' yearly. 
 - Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 1 31 
 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries 
 of the oyster bars. For example, take " Brooks Shallows" oyster bar, which is the first 
 one described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3 " is to be examined as 
 to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Dwarf" and "Hallowing" as 
 determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner is 54° 50' and 
 the angle between " Hallowing" and " Indian" is 77° 10'. Having these two angles, the 
 engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant 
 angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the measured 
 and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the boundary 
 corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about until a 
 point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired location, 
 the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the boundary 
 as given on the chart the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing 
 the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor 
 over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent 
 protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus obtained 
 is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are shown bv the 
 
132 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The second angle is 
 then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and so on, first using 
 one angle on the sextant then the other until a point is reached where both obser\'ed 
 sextant angles are practically identical with the protractor angles. The point thus 
 located is the desired one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true position of the 
 corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid. and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. , 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared alto- 
 gether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the 
 corrected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can 
 be anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic hearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point, but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 ' The mean magnetic variation for St. Marys County is 5° 25' west of north in 1910 and increasing at the rate of 4' yearly. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 ^33 
 
 The instrument is placed over a " triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of o° oo' oo" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 BROOKS SHALLOWS. 
 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tri 
 tion station. 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 29 57. 18 
 
 76 40 31.45 
 
 S. 86 50 E. 
 N. 38 18 E. 
 N. 20 ii W. 
 
 N. 86 49 W. 
 S. 38 18 W. 
 S. 20 u E. 
 
 •Yards. 
 1,171 
 
 1,512 
 916 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 03. 78 
 
 76 40 31.64 
 
 S. 76 IS E. 
 N. 44 20 E. 
 N. 26 29 W. 
 
 N. 76 15 W. 
 S. 44 21 w. 
 S. 26 29 E. 
 
 I, 210 
 
 1,348 
 
 710 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 30 04. 02 
 
 76 40 24. 36 
 
 S. 73 15 E. 
 N. 38 05 E. 
 N. 39 05 W. 
 
 N. 73 15 W. 
 S. 38 06 W. 
 S. 39 05 E. 
 
 I, 025 
 
 1,215 
 
 808 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 29 57. 54 
 
 76 40 23. 78 
 
 S. 85 27 E. 
 N. 32 00 E. 
 N. 31 45 W. 
 
 N. 85 27 W. 
 S. 32 01 W. 
 S. 31 46 E. 
 
 969 
 
 1,386 
 
 995 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Hallowing. 
 
 Indian. 
 
 
 SOTHORON. 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. IQ.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 29 26. 59 
 
 76 40 07. 29 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 89 19 E. 
 28 42 E. 
 56 12 W. 
 
 S. 89 20 W. 
 S. 28 42 W. 
 S. 56 13 E. 
 
 1,442 
 
 1, 102 
 
 258 
 
 Buzz. 
 Dwarf. 
 Sothoron . 
 
 2 
 
 38 29 36. 28 
 
 76 40 09. 57 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 39 58 W. 
 78 22 E. 
 42 39 E. 
 
 N. 39 58 E. 
 N. 78 21 W. 
 S. 42 39 W. 
 
 239 
 
 1,534 
 
 871 
 
 Sothoron . 
 
 Buzz. 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 3 
 
 38 29 37. 52 
 
 76 39 59- 48 
 
 S. 
 N 
 S. 
 
 74 05 E. 
 28 19 E. 
 61 51 W. 
 
 N. 74 05 W. 
 S. 28 19 W. 
 N. 61 51 E. 
 
 1,284 
 681 
 478 
 
 Buzz. 
 Dwarf. 
 Sothoron. 
 
 4 
 
 38 29 26. 88 
 
 76 40 00. 94 
 
 N 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 89 40 E. 
 20 40 E. 
 70 45 W. 
 
 S. 8q 40 W. 
 S. 20 40 w. 
 S. 70 45 E. 
 
 1,274 
 
 1,023 
 
 405 
 
 Buzz. 
 
 Dwarf. 
 
 Sothoron. 
 
134 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 KOIINDAKIES oK NATIIKAL OYSTICR Ii.\KS — ConLimiLd. 
 
 BROAD NECK (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Ivaliliulc. 
 
 Loliyitudc. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. irij 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 27 36. 14 
 
 76 39 10. 54 
 
 N. 34 58 E. 
 N. 28 35 W. 
 S. 52 54 W. 
 
 S. 34 58 W. 
 S. 28 35 E. 
 
 N. 52 54 E. 
 
 Y'ards. 
 
 I. 137 
 
 I, 290 
 
 626 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 27 57. 42 
 
 76 39 27. CO 
 
 . S. s 17 w. 
 N. 78 51 E. 
 N. 23 32 W. 
 
 N. 3 17 E. 
 S. 78 51 W. 
 S. 23 32 E. 
 
 1,097 
 
 I, 109 
 
 454 
 
 Cremona. 
 Sheridan. 
 Collins. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 28 00. 34 
 
 76 39 09. 64 
 
 N. 63 40 W. 
 S. 23 40 W. 
 N. 79 34 E. 
 
 S. 63 41 E. 
 N. 23 40 E. 
 S. 79 34 W. 
 
 715 
 
 I. 304 
 
 639 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary' as delineated on Chart No. 19 to corner No. 4. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 27 41. 18 
 
 76 39 00. 00 
 
 N. 26 03 E. 
 N. 42 57 W. 
 S. 54 49 W. 
 
 S. 26 03 W. 
 S. 42 57 E. 
 N. 54 49 E. 
 
 848 
 
 I. 317 
 
 952 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 
 THOMAS (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 {Upper Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 26 47. 41 
 
 76 38 21. 12 N. 72 51 W. 
 S. 17 35 E. 
 
 1 N. 43 "44 E. 
 
 S. 72 SI E. 
 N. 17 34 W. 
 S. 43 44 W. 
 
 635 
 1-839 
 2,218 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 Fight. 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 2 
 
 38 27 41. i8 
 
 76 ^9 00. GO 1 N. 26 03 E. 
 
 1 N. 42 57 W. 
 
 S. 54 49 W. 
 
 vS. 26 03 W. 
 S. 42 57 E. 
 N. 54 49 E. 
 
 848 
 
 1-317 
 
 952 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Collins. 
 
 Cremona. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary' as de 
 
 ineated on Chart No. 19 to corner No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 27 12.58 76 38 14.84 N. 61 07 E. 
 N. 25 33 W. 
 S. 49 29 W. 
 
 S. 61 07 W. 
 .S- 25 33 E. 
 N. 49 29 E. 
 
 ij 561 
 1,914 
 1,018 
 
 Kitt. 
 
 Sheridan. 
 
 Oppkit. 
 
 SANDGATES. 
 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 25 01. 66 
 
 76 36 45- 53 
 
 S. 45 16 E. 
 
 N. 41 54 E. 
 N. 47 36 W. 
 
 N. 45 16 W. 
 S. 41 55 W. 
 S. 47 37 E. 
 
 675 
 2,924 
 2,688 
 
 Forr. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Fight. 
 
 2 
 
 38 25 09. 06 
 
 76 36 57- 58 
 
 S. 47 48 E. 
 N. 49 42 E. 
 N. 46 49 W. 
 
 N. 47 48 W. 
 S. 49 43 W. 
 vS. 46 50 E. 
 
 1,078 
 2, 980 
 2,285 
 
 Forr. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Fight. 
 
 3 
 
 38 25 28.46 
 
 76 36 50. 40 
 
 S. 23 49 E. 
 N. s8 30 E. 
 N. 63 54 W. 
 
 N. 23 49 W. 
 S. =;8 30 W. 
 S. 63 55 E. 
 
 1, S°7 
 2,437 
 
 2, 067 
 
 Forr. 
 Photo. 
 
 Fight. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 SANDGATES— Continued. 
 (Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 135 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Lungtiude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tri 
 tion station. 
 
 ngula. 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 25 47.34 
 
 76 37 23.27 
 
 N. 74 33 W. 
 S. 36 18 E. 
 
 N. 77 50 E. 
 
 S. 74 33 E. 
 N. 36 18 W. 
 S. 77 51 W. 
 
 1, 021 
 
 2, 500 
 
 3, 022 
 
 Fight. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 25 54. 57 
 
 76 37 15-44 
 
 N. 88 38 W. 
 S. 29 24 E. 
 N. 81 52 E. 
 
 S. 88 39 E. 
 N. 29 23 W. 
 S. 81 53 W. 
 
 1, 192 
 
 2. 593 
 2,774 
 
 Fight. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 25 30.21 
 
 76 36 37-39 
 
 S. 10 23 E. 
 N. 55 03 E. 
 N. 68 S3 W. 
 
 N. 10 23 W. 
 S. 55 04 W. 
 S. 68 54 E. 
 
 1, 461 
 
 2, 119 
 2,360 
 
 Forr. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Fight. 
 
 
 UPPER FORREST. 
 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 45. 22 
 
 76 36 02. 57 
 
 N. 59 04 E. 
 N. 16 36 E. 
 N. 83 08 W. 
 
 S. 59 05 W. 
 S. 16 36 W. 
 S. 83 08 E. 
 
 2,846 
 
 2,850 
 
 666 
 
 vSlim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 2 
 
 38 24 48. 95 
 
 76 36 11.88 
 
 N. 63 34 E. 
 N. 22 og E. 
 S. 83 38 W. 
 
 S. 63 35 w. 
 S. 22 10 w. 
 
 N. 83 37 E. 
 
 ■;,oo2 
 
 2,813 
 
 417 
 
 Slim. 
 
 Photo. 
 
 Forr. 
 
 3 
 
 38 25 15- °9 
 
 76 36 13. 64 
 
 S. 21 35 W. 
 N. 80 33 E. 
 N. 32 43 E. 
 
 N. 21 35 E. 
 S. 80 34 W. 
 S. 32 43 W. 
 
 997 
 2,773 
 2, 048 
 
 Forr. 
 Slim. 
 Photo. 
 
 4 
 
 38 25 09. 14 
 
 76 36 05. 04 
 
 S. 39 18 W. 
 
 N. 74 59 E. 
 N. 24 33 E. 
 
 N. 39 18 E. 
 S. 75 00 W. 
 S. 24 34 W. 
 
 939 
 2,595 
 2, 116 
 
 Forr. 
 Slim. 
 Photo. 
 
 LOWER FORREST. 
 
 {Middle Patuxent River — Chart No. ig.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 24 22. 16 
 
 76 35 33- 18 
 
 S. 32 41 E. 
 N. 36 34 E. 
 N. 59 15 W. 
 
 N. 32 41 W. 
 S. 36 35 W. 
 S. 59 15 E. 
 
 888 
 2,789 
 1,676 
 
 Cole. 
 Slim, 
 Forr. 
 
 2 
 
 38 24 30. 16 
 
 76 35 41. 64 
 
 S. 34 42 E. 
 N. 43 45 E. 
 N. 64 13 W. 
 
 N. S4 41 W. 
 S. 43 45 W. 
 S. 64 13 E. 
 
 1,237 
 2,727 
 
 1,351 
 
 Sole. 
 Slim. 
 Forr. 
 
 3 
 
 38 24 36. 20 
 
 76 35 34- 00 
 
 vS. 22 20 E. 
 N. 43 37 E. 
 N. 74 52 W. 
 
 N. 22 20 W. 
 S. 43 38 W. 
 S. 74 S3 E. 
 
 1,320 
 2,440 
 1,470 
 
 Cole. 
 Slim. 
 Forr. 
 
 4 
 
 38 24 28. 25 
 
 76 35 26. 00 
 
 S. 16 5^ E. 
 N. 35 56 E. 
 N. 68 13 W. 
 
 N. 16 SS W. 
 S. 35 56 W. 
 S. 68 14 E. 
 
 996 
 2,507 
 1,756 
 
 Cole. 
 Slim. 
 Forr. 
 
136 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER B.\RS — Continued. 
 GATTON. 
 
 {Middle Paluxcnt River — Chart No. IQ.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triant'i 
 tion rtatioii. 
 
 Ih- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 23 26. 43 
 
 76 32 54. 98 
 
 S. 48 28 w. 
 S. 51 46 E. 
 N. 29 03 E. 
 
 N. 48 28 E. 
 N. 51 46 W. 
 S. 29 04 w. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 442 
 
 1,404 
 
 2,263 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Island. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 23 il. 36 
 
 76 34 06. 58 
 
 S. 71 28 E. 
 N. <;9 48 E. 
 N. 63 43 W. 
 
 N. 71 27 W. 
 S. 59 5° W. 
 S. 63 43 E. 
 
 1,656 
 3.469 
 2, 029 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Island. 
 
 Cole. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 23 45. 8c 
 
 76 34 06. 30 
 
 S. 58 49 E. 
 N. 66 06 E. 
 N. 75 18 W. 
 
 N. 58 48 W. 
 S. 66 07 W. 
 S. 75 19 E. 
 
 1,826 
 3.272 
 I, 888 
 
 1, 292 
 
 2, 607 
 
 2, 587 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Island. 
 
 Cole. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 23 46. 90 
 
 76 li 39- 02 
 
 S. 40 28 E. 
 N. 60 24 E. 
 N. 80 10 W. 
 
 N. 40 28 W. 
 S. 60 2 s W. 
 S. 80 II E. 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Island. 
 
 Cole. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 23 30. 68 
 
 76 32 54. 26 
 
 S. 38 43 W. 
 S. 46 57 E. 
 N. 30 29 E. 
 
 N. 38 43 E. 
 N. 46 57 W. 
 S. 30 29 w. 
 
 559 
 1.483 
 2, 129 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Island. 
 
 
 CAPTAIN POINT. 
 
 {Middle Paluxent River— Chart No. ig.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 23 01.40 
 
 76 32 04. 82 
 
 s. 83 52 w. ■ 
 
 S. 40 32 E. 
 N. 71 04 E. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 83 51 E. 
 40 31 W. 
 71 04 w. 
 
 230 
 2,137 
 2, 569 
 
 Bars. 
 
 stock. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 2 
 
 38 23 06. 18 
 
 76 32 11.74 
 
 N. 75 13 W, 
 S. 13 39 W. 
 N. 75 34 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 75 13 E. 
 13 39 E. 
 75 35 W. 
 
 1.529 
 
 191 
 
 2, 699 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 3 
 
 38 23 lo- 34 
 
 76 32 06. 79 
 
 N. 81 II W. 
 S. 28 26 w. 
 
 N. 77 54 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 81 II E. 
 28 26 E. 
 77 55 W. 
 
 1,628 
 
 371 
 
 2,538 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Wheat 
 
 4 
 
 38 23 05- 78 
 
 76 32 00. 25 
 
 S. 63 48 w. 
 S. 35 34 E. 
 N. 73 27 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 63 48 E. 
 35 34 W. 
 73 28 W. 
 
 39° 
 
 2, 178 
 2,408 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATUR.M, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 PETERSON (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 
 {Middle Paluxent River — Charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 137 
 
 Cor- 
 bar. 
 
 Liiiiludc. 
 
 j True bearing. 
 
 Longitude. — 1 
 
 Forward. Back. . 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & C. S. triauKula- 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 23 12. 22 
 
 76 31 11.86 S. 76 36 W. N. 76 35 E. 
 S. 30 W. N. 30 E. 
 N. 65 25 E. S. 65 24 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 I, 669 
 1,989 
 I, 126 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Stock. 
 V^heat. 
 
 2 
 
 38 23 i,i. 08 
 
 76 32 03. 82 N. 8 23 W. S. 8 24 E. 
 S. 72 59 W. N. 72 58 E. 
 S. 13 09 W. N. 13 og E 
 
 1,773 
 1,766 
 I, 122 
 
 Island. 
 
 Hutchins. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 3 
 
 38 23 44. 44 
 
 76 31 50. 08 ; N. 30 01 E- S. 30 01 W. 
 
 j N. 24 27 W. S. 24 27 E. 
 ! S. 22 47 W. N. 22 47 E. 
 
 1,818 
 I, 506 
 I, 6oi 
 
 Peak. 
 
 Island. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on charts Nos. 19 and 
 
 20 to corner No. i. 
 
 NEALE. 
 (Lower Paluxent River — Charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 22 12.38 
 
 76 31 
 
 08. 24 
 
 S. 48 38 E. 
 N. 65 21 E. 
 N. 75 51 W. 
 
 N. 48 38 W. 
 S. 65 22 W. 
 
 S. 75 51 E. 
 
 1,733 
 
 2,803 
 
 117 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 22 36. 50 
 
 76 31 
 
 41-34 
 
 S. 43 37 E. 
 N. 47 II W. 
 N. 46 16 W. 
 
 N. 43 37 W. 
 S. 47 II E. 
 S. 46 17 E. 
 
 1,084 
 2,463 
 1,179 
 
 Stock. 
 Wheat. 
 Bars. 
 
 3 
 
 38 22 59.46 
 
 76 31 
 
 09.58 
 
 N. 47 03 W. 
 N. 88 S7 W. 
 S. 2 52 W. 
 
 S. 47 05 E. 
 vS. 88 s8 E. 
 N. 2 52 E. 
 
 1,317 
 1,69s 
 I, 561 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 Bars. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 22 25. 60 
 
 76 30 
 
 51-72 
 
 N. 41 45 E. 
 N. 13 30 E. 
 S. 52 56 w. 
 
 S. 41 46 w. 
 S. 13 30 W. 
 N. 52 56 E. 
 
 2,236 
 
 2,099 
 
 692 
 
 Sellers. 
 Wheat. 
 Stock. 
 
 MEARS (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 {Lower Paiuxent River — Charts Nos. ig and 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 22 13.42 
 
 76 30 03. 46 
 
 N. 36 08 E. 
 S. 89 S9 W. 
 S. 19 34 W. 
 
 S. 36 09 W. 
 N. 89 59 E. 
 N. 19 34 E. 
 
 1,403 
 1,833 
 I, 251 
 
 Lend. 
 Stock. 
 Briscoe. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 22 16. 00 
 
 76 30 23. 80 
 
 S. 85 52 W. 
 S. 5 27 E. 
 
 N. 85 52 E. 
 N. 5 27 W. 
 
 1,297 
 1,273 
 
 Stock. 
 Briscoe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 52 35 E. 
 
 S. 52 35 W. 
 
 1,722 
 
 Lend. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 22 48. 14 
 
 76 30 44. 62 
 
 N. 88 ii E. 
 N. SS OS E. 
 N. 13 16 E. 
 
 S. 88 54 W. 
 S. 55 05 W. 
 S. 13 16 w. 
 
 1,920 
 1,587 
 
 Lend. 
 
 SoUers. 
 
 Wheat. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delines 
 
 ted on charts Nos. 
 
 19 and 20 to comer No. 
 
 I. 
 
138 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF N.\TURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HALF PONE. 
 
 (Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tri 
 tion station. 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 o / // 
 
 38 21 47.27 
 
 76 30 37-34 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 58 08 E. 
 40 36 E. 
 46 51 W. 
 
 N. s8 08 W. 
 S. io 36 W. 
 S. 46 52 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 56s 
 
 ■ 2, 654 
 
 1,280 
 
 Briscoe . 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 56. 15 
 
 76 30 49. 42 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 53 16 E. 
 
 50 02 E. 
 
 46 48 W. 
 
 N. ^3 IS W. 
 S. so 03 W. 
 S. i6 48 E. 
 
 1, 000 
 
 2, 672 
 841 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 22 08.82 
 
 76 30 ^7,. 26 
 
 S. 
 N 
 N 
 
 19 57 E. 
 51 29 E. 
 81 53 .W. 
 
 N. 19 57 W. 
 S. 51 29 w. 
 S. 81 53 E. 
 
 1, 091 
 
 2, 069 
 i>o53 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 21 53-69 
 
 76 30 24. 36 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 N. 
 
 14 47 E. 
 37 33 E. 
 62 44 W. 
 
 N. 14 47 W. 
 S. 37 a w. 
 S. 62 45 E. 
 
 533 
 2,268 
 
 1,438 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 Lend. 
 
 Stock. 
 
 
 HAWKS NEST. 
 [Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 00. 53 
 
 76 29 19. 14 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 68 41 W. 
 
 7 40 w. 
 
 60 27 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 68 41 E. 
 
 7 40 E. 
 
 60 27 W. 
 
 385 
 
 1,375 
 641 
 
 MiU. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 II. 78 
 
 76 29 35. 80 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 15 34 E. 
 55 II E. 
 71 35 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 15 34 W. 
 55 II W. 
 71 36 W. 
 
 248 
 1,217 
 2,194 
 
 MilL 
 Bur. 
 Ton. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 25. 60 
 
 76 29 44. 06 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 23 16 E. 
 84 23 E. 
 45 52 E. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 23 16 W. 
 84 23 w. 
 
 45 53 W. 
 
 768 
 2,312 
 2,289 
 
 Mill. 
 Ton. 
 Hellen. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 45. 56 
 
 76 29 42. 62 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 10 53 E. 
 60 07 E. 
 54 56 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 10 53 W. 
 60 08 W. 
 54 56 E. 
 
 1,403 
 
 1,855 
 
 366 
 
 Mill. 
 Hellen. 
 
 Nat. 
 
 5 
 
 38 21 15.90 
 
 ■ 
 
 76 29 58. 00 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 7 37 E. 
 87 08 E. 
 36 37 W. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 7 37 W. 
 87 07 W. 
 36 37 E. 
 
 821 
 
 2, 020 
 
 945 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 6 
 
 38 21 18.88 
 
 76 29 48. 2 1 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 9 26 W. 
 
 83 32 E. 
 51 22 W. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 9 26 E. 
 83 31 w. 
 
 51 22 E. 
 
 923 
 1,768 
 1,054 
 
 Nat. 
 
 Hellen. 
 
 Briscoe. 
 
 7 
 
 38 20 35. 88 
 
 76 29 09. 36 
 
 S. 
 
 S. 
 N 
 
 so 30 W. 
 
 85 02 E. 
 30 06 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 30 3° E. 
 8s 01 W. 
 s'o 07 W. 
 
 1,218 
 1,384 
 1,446 
 
 Mill. 
 Ton. 
 Hellen. 
 
 8 
 
 38 20 09. 04 
 
 76 29 12. 27 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 74 48 W. 
 31 52 E. 
 61 41 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 74 48 E. 
 31 52 w. 
 61 41 w. 
 
 561 
 
 710 
 1,655 
 
 Mill. 
 Bur. 
 Ton. 
 
 1 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 HOMND.-XRIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 BOB WISE. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 139 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Louyitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 o( 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 ig 24. 58 
 
 / // 
 
 76 29 16. 71 
 
 S. 81 02 E. 
 
 N. 28 48 E. 
 S. 58 47 W. 
 
 N. 81 01 W. 
 S. 28 48 W. 
 N. 58 47 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,208 
 
 I, 022 
 
 290 
 
 Town. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 19 30- 38 
 
 76 29 26. 83 
 
 S. 3 26 E. 
 S. 75 15 E. 
 N. 47 23 E. 
 
 N. 3 26 W. 
 N. 75 15 W. 
 S. 47 23 W. 
 
 347 
 I, 512 
 1,034 
 
 Cable. 
 Town. 
 Bur. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 19 57.28 
 
 76 29 24. 58 
 
 N. 40 3S W. 
 S. 01 47 W. 
 S. 73 37 E. 
 
 S. 40 38 E. 
 N. 01 47 E. 
 N. 73 37 W. 
 
 329 
 
 1,254 
 
 732 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 19 52. 74 
 
 76 29 15. 14 
 
 N. 49 06 W. 
 S. 14 48 w. 
 S. 83 16 E. 
 
 S. 49 06 E. 
 N. 14 48 E. 
 N. 83 16 W. 
 
 614 
 
 1,137 
 
 454 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 Bur, 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 :e along county 
 
 boundary as delineated on Chart 
 
 No. 20 to corner No. 5. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 19 32.82 
 
 76 29 15. 02 
 
 S. 34 21 W. 
 S. 67 S3 E. 
 N.35 55 E. 
 
 N. 34 21 E. 
 N. 6753 W. 
 S. 35 55 W. 
 
 518 ; Cable. 
 I, 240 ) To\vn. 
 763 Bur. 
 
 SPENCERS. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 22- 55 
 
 76 28 37. 04 
 
 N. 30 II W. 
 S. 38 16 W. 
 S. 49 15 E. 
 
 S. 30 II E. 
 
 N. 38 16 E. 
 N. 49 15 W. 
 
 1,115 
 413 
 185 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Crane. 
 Town . 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 19 24. 58 
 
 76 29 16. 71 
 
 S. 81 02 E. 
 N. 28 48 E. 
 S. 58 47 w. 
 
 N. 81 01 W. 
 S. 28 48 W. 
 N. 58 47 E. 
 
 1,208 
 
 I, 022 
 
 290 
 
 Town. 
 
 Bur. 
 
 Cable. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 32.82 
 
 76 29 15. 02 
 
 S. 34 21 W. 
 S. 67 53 E. 
 N. 35 55 E. 
 
 N. 34 21 E. 
 N. 67 53 W. 
 S. 35 55 W. 
 
 518 
 
 I, 240 
 
 763 
 
 Cable. 
 Town. 
 Bur. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as de 
 
 ineated on Chart No. 20 to comer No. 
 
 4- 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 31.80 
 
 76 28 19. 14 
 
 N. 21 38 E. 
 N. 57 48 W. 
 
 s. 37 50 w. 
 
 S. 21 38 W. 
 S. 57 48 E. 
 N. 37 50 E. 
 
 775 
 
 I, 225 
 
 547 
 
 New. 
 Bur. 
 Town. 
 
 
140 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 TOWN CREEK. 
 (Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 tion s 
 
 S. trianKula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 ation. 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 ^8 18 48. 66 
 
 76 28 ^io 
 
 82 
 
 N. 79 12 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 79 12 W. 
 
 1,890 
 
 Sand. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 50 32 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 50 32 w. 
 
 1,845 
 
 Methodist 
 Church. 
 
 Episcopal 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 27 14 W. 
 
 s. 
 
 27 14 E. 
 
 921 
 
 Crane. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 54.-47 
 
 76 28 38 
 
 S8 
 
 N. 85 36 E. 
 
 .s. 
 
 85 37 W. 
 
 2, 069 
 
 Sand. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 59 04 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 59 05 W. 
 
 I, 901 
 
 Methodist 
 Church. 
 
 Episcopal 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 19 03 W. 
 
 s. 
 
 19 03 E. 
 
 658 
 
 Crane. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 12.97 
 
 76 28 30 
 
 02 
 
 N. 75 52 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 75 52 W. 
 
 1.447 
 
 Methodist 
 Church. 
 
 Episcopal 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 12 59 W. . 
 
 s. 
 
 12 59 E. 
 
 208 
 
 Town . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 89 50 W. 
 
 N 
 
 89 49 E. 
 
 442 
 
 Crane . 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 lb. 86 
 
 76 28 22 
 
 58 
 
 N. 70 36 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 70 37 w. 
 
 1,278 
 
 Methodist 
 Church. 
 
 Episcopal 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 41 45 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 41 45 E. 
 
 367 
 
 Town. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 83 47 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 83 47 E. 
 
 644 
 
 Crane. 
 
 
 GOODWIN. 
 (Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 28.75 
 
 76 28 06. 02 
 
 S. 8 19 E. 
 N. 49 26 E. 
 N. 22 00 W. 
 
 N. 8 19 W. 
 S. 49 26 W. 
 S. 22 00 E. 
 
 417 
 1.577 
 1,827 
 
 Ben. 
 Sand. 
 Town. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 34. 80 
 
 76 28 10. 62 
 
 S. 16 30 E. 
 N. s8 06 E. 
 N. 20 40 W. 
 
 N. 16 30 W. 
 S. 58 07 W. 
 S. 20 40 E. 
 
 643 
 
 I. 555 
 '. 592 
 
 Ben. 
 Sand. 
 Town. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 37. 12 
 
 76 28 05. 38 
 
 S. 3 34 E. 
 N. 57 49 E. 
 N. 26 25 W. 
 
 N. 3 34 W. 
 S. 57 49 W. 
 S. 26 25 E. 
 
 696 
 1,395 
 J. 577 
 
 Ben. 
 Sand. 
 Town. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 30. 80 
 
 76 28 01. 60 
 
 S. 6 46 W. 
 ,S. 48 29 E. 
 N. 26 16 W. 
 
 N. 6 46 E. 
 N. 48 29 W. 
 S. 26 16 E. 
 
 484 
 1,442 
 1,812 
 
 Ben. 
 Sand. 
 Town. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 LA GRANDE. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 141 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 35- 18 
 
 76 27 17.84 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 79 05 E. 
 
 I 40 W. 
 
 41 II W. 
 
 N. 79 OS W. 
 S. I 40 E. 
 S. 41 12 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 723 
 
 2,834 
 
 1.853 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 18 13.71 
 
 76 27 48. 34 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 46 38 E. 
 25 24 E. 
 76 58 W. 
 
 N. 46 38 W. 
 S. 25 25 W. 
 S. 76 58 E. 
 
 2, 092 
 
 1,696 
 
 420 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 18 20. 36 
 
 76 27 39. l8 
 
 S. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 37 34 E. 
 20 19 b,. 
 78 47 w. 
 
 N. 37 34 W. 
 S. 20 20 W. 
 N. 78 46 E. 
 
 2,094 
 
 1-395 
 665 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 18 00. 96 
 
 76 27 14. 07 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 5 19 W. 
 68 19 W. 
 31 13 E. 
 
 S. 5 19 E. 
 S. 68 20 E. 
 N. 31 13 W. 
 
 1,975 
 I, 421 
 
 1,177 
 
 Sand. 
 Ben. 
 Craddock. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 17 3.S- 26 
 
 76 27 07. 14 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 72 09 E. 
 7 =3 W. 
 
 47 14 w. 
 
 N. 72 09 W. 
 S. 7 23 E. 
 S. 47 14 E. 
 
 448 
 2,852 
 2,048 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 MILLSTONE. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 32.82 
 
 76 26 07. 63 
 
 N. 22 47 E. 
 N. 33 47 W. 
 S. 87 10 W. 
 
 S. 22 47 W. 
 S. 33 48 E. 
 N. 87 09 E. 
 
 3,538 
 3,503 
 ',157 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 40. 10 
 
 76 26 47. 16 
 
 N. 18 36 W. 
 N. 58 53 W. 
 S. 19 08 W. 
 
 S. 18 37 E. 
 S. 58 54 E. 
 N. 19 08 E. 
 
 2,813 
 
 2,377 
 
 322 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Ben. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 14.62 
 
 76 26 27. 79 
 
 N. 45 43 E. 
 N. 4; 14 W. 
 S. 22 55 W. 
 
 S. 45 44 W. 
 S. 43 15 E. 
 N. 22 55 E. 
 
 2,654 
 2, 061 
 I, 592 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 52.60 
 
 76 25 45- 94 
 
 N. 17 00 E. 
 N. 48 21 W. 
 S. 67 19 W. 
 
 S. 17 00 W. 
 S. 48 22 E. 
 N. 67 18 E. 
 
 2,714 
 3, 377 
 1,878 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
142 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 Boi'NDARiEs OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 DEEP POINT MUD. 
 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart No. 30.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triancula- 
 
 el 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 52 
 
 60 
 
 / // 
 
 76 25 45. 94 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 17 00 E. 
 48 21 W. 
 67 19 W. 
 
 S. 17 00 W. 
 S. 48 22 E. 
 N, 67 18 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 2,714 
 3.377 
 1,878 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 14 
 
 62 
 
 76 26 27. 79 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 45 43 E. 
 43 14 W. 
 2 2 55 W. 
 
 S. 45 44 W. 
 S. 43 15 E. 
 
 N. 22 55 E. 
 
 2.654 
 2, 061 
 
 1.592 
 
 Drum Point Litjlit. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 31 
 
 18 
 
 76 25 30. 58 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N. 
 
 58 20 E. 
 16 3=; E. 
 72 li W. 
 
 N. 58 20 W. 
 S. 16 ^is W. 
 S. 72 II E. 
 
 954 
 I. 351 
 3,080 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 IX 
 
 80 
 
 76 25 24. 99 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 6 55 E. 
 62 39 W. 
 59 04 W. 
 
 S. 6 56 W. 
 S. 62 40 E. 
 N. 59 03 E. 
 
 1.965 
 3.470 
 2,662 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Sand. 
 
 Craddock. 
 
 CARROLL MUDS (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 {Lower Patuxent River — Chart Xo. 20.) 
 
 38 18 16.38 
 
 18 17. 00 
 
 76 
 
 24 44. 61 
 
 N. 61 07 E. 
 N. 24 59 W. 
 S. 89 49 W. 
 
 S. 61 07 W. 
 S. 24 59 E. 
 N. 89 49 E. 
 
 1,362 
 
 1,978 
 
 410 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 76 
 
 25 04. 64 
 
 S. 79 40 E. 
 N. 69 46 E. 
 N. 9 43 W. 
 
 N. 79 40 W. 
 S. 69 47 w. 
 S. 9 43 E. 
 
 124 
 1,842 
 1.799 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 76 
 
 25' 04- 36 
 
 S. 6 40 E. 
 S. 79 23 E. 
 N. 20 54 W. 
 
 N. 6 40 W. 
 N. 79 23 W. 
 S. 20 55 E. 
 
 988 
 
 1,746 
 
 874 
 
 Carroll 2. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 18 45. 42 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 20 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 03. 80 
 
 76 24 I 
 
 7.62 
 
 N. 82 51 W. 
 S. 35 io W. 
 S. 26 46 E. 
 
 S. 82 52 E. 
 N. 35 09 E. 
 N. 26 46 W. 
 
 1.565 
 1,958 
 
 1,054 
 
 Drum Point Lisjht. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
 s 
 
 38 18 48. 16 
 
 76 24 02. 46 
 
 N. 69 44 W. 
 S. 54 59 W. 
 S. 9 52 E. 
 
 S. 69 44 E. 
 N. 54 58 E. 
 N. 9 52 W. 
 
 2, 084 
 
 1,867 
 
 420 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 Carroll 2. 
 Hog 2. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARins uF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HOG ISLAND. 
 
 {Entrance Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 143 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude.' 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianRula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / /, 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 1 8 20. 00 
 
 76 2^ 08. go 
 
 s. 
 
 66 17 E. 
 
 N. 66 16 W. 
 
 1,865 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 I 16 W. 
 
 S. I 16 E. 
 
 6.747 
 
 Pat. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 68 20 W. 
 
 S. 68 21 E. 
 
 I. 453 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 36. 00 
 
 76 23 57. 04 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 61 40 w. 
 86 47 W. 
 66 39 E. 
 
 S. 61 41 E. 
 N. 86 47 E. 
 S. 66 40 W. 
 
 2, 385 
 
 72 
 3.252 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 17. 14 
 
 76 23 47.02 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 83 51 W. 
 13 40 W. 
 45 24 E. 
 
 N. 83 so E. 
 N. 13 40 E. 
 N. 45 23 W. 
 
 2,380 
 1,432 
 3,820 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 46. 92 
 
 76 22 31. 22 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 80 06 W. 
 
 81 00 W. 
 23 03 E. 
 
 S. 80 08 E. 
 N. 80 59 E. 
 N. 23 03 W. 
 
 4,445 
 
 2,381 
 
 1,801 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 CHINESE MUDS (ST. MARYS COUNTY). 
 (Entrance Patuxent River — Chart No. 20.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 18 35. 08 
 
 76 22 01. 52 N. 77 19 W. 
 N. 89 31 W. 
 S. 3 49 W. 
 
 S. 77 21 E. 
 S. 89 32 E. 
 N. 3 49 E. 
 
 5. 297 
 
 3- 142 
 I, 261 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 18 46. 92 
 
 76 22 31. 22 N. 80 06 W. 
 S. 81 00 W. 
 S. 23 03 E. 
 
 S. 80 08 E. 
 N. 80 59 E. 
 N. 23 03 W. 
 
 4, 445 
 2,381 
 1,801 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 19 17. 14 
 
 76 23 47. 02 S. 83 51 W. 
 S. 13 40 W. 
 S. 45 24 E. 
 
 N. 8^ =;o E. 
 N. 13 io E. 
 N. 45 23 W. 
 
 2,380 
 1.432 
 3,820 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary as de 
 
 ineatcd in Chart 
 
 No. 20 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 19 37-58 
 
 76 21 34.27 
 
 N. 32 48 W. 
 S. 80 55 W. 
 S. 13 30 W. 
 
 S. 32 49 E. 
 N. 80 52 E. 
 N. 13 30 E. 
 
 4,915 
 5,968 
 3,461 
 
 Pat. 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 ig 15. 82 
 
 76 21 21. 84 
 
 S. 88 03 W. 
 S. 72 12 W. 
 S. 23 23 W. 
 
 N. 88 01 E. 
 N. 72 II E. 
 N. 23 23 E. 
 
 6, 226 
 
 4,405 
 2,867 
 
 Drum Point Light. 
 
 Hog 2. 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
'44 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 CEDAR POINT HOLLOW. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. 20 and 21.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C: & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 46. 44 
 
 76 21 49. 06 
 
 N. 40 00 W. 
 N. 72 51 W. 
 
 s. 16 is W. 
 
 .S. 40 01 E. 
 S. 72 52 E. 
 N. 16 iS E. 
 
 Yards. 
 5,298 
 2,878 
 3.217 
 
 Desert. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 Reed. 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 51-97 
 
 76 23 22. 26 
 
 N. 77 05 E. 
 N. 13 58 E. 
 N. 13 28 W. 
 
 S. 77 10 W. 
 S. 13 59 w. 
 S. 13 29 E. 
 
 13.697 
 8.541 
 3,981 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 Desert. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 05. 58 
 
 76 23 47. 04 
 
 N. 87 37 E. 
 N. 25 03 E. 
 N. 10 56 W. 
 
 S. 87 4^ W. 
 S. 25 04 W. 
 S. 10 56 E. 
 
 14, 021 
 6, 410 
 I. 415 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 Desert. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 08.60 
 
 76 23 00. 00 
 
 N. II 12 W. 
 N. 49 43 W. 
 S. 24 13 E. 
 
 S. II 12 E. 
 S. 49 43 E. 
 N. 24 13 W. 
 
 3,714 
 1,991 
 2, 107 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 5 
 
 38 16 40. 66 
 
 76 23 00. 00 
 
 N. 29 29 E. 
 N. 53 13 W. 
 S. 39 54 W. 
 
 S. 29 30 W. 
 S. 53 13 E. 
 N. 39 54 E. 
 
 2,987 
 
 900 
 
 2,368 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert . 
 
 6 
 
 38 16 40. 70 
 
 76 22 37. 82 
 
 N. 18 43 E. 
 N. 67 41 W. 
 S. 49 15 w. 
 
 S. 18 44 w. 
 S. 67 42 E. 
 N. 49 14 E. 
 
 2,744 
 1,416 
 2.784 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert. 
 
 7 
 
 38 17 27.33 
 
 76 22 35.42 
 
 N. 38 31 E. 
 S. 53 02 W. 
 S. 32 39 W. 
 
 S. 38 32 w. 
 N. 53 01 E. 
 N. 32 39 E. 
 
 1.3" 
 1,720 
 4,027 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert. 
 
 8 
 
 38 17 52-90 
 
 76 22 02. 70 
 
 N. 18 II W. 
 S. 49 48 -w. 
 S- 35 35 W. 
 
 S. 18 II E. 
 
 N. 49 47 E. 
 N. 35 34 E. 
 
 168 
 
 2,939 
 5,228 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert. 
 
 9 
 
 38 15 41-30 
 
 76 20 48. 18 
 
 N. 23 50 W. 
 N. 58 57 W. 
 N. 87 54 W. 
 
 S. 23 51 E. 
 S. 58 59 E. 
 S. 87 55 E. 
 
 5,031 
 4,930 
 5,027 
 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 
 Cain. 
 
 Desert. 
 
 lO 
 
 38 14 33- 94 
 
 76 20 51. 08 
 
 N. 63 35 W. 
 S. 80 04 W. 
 S. 27 33 w. 
 
 S. 63 37 E. 
 N. 80 02 E. 
 N. 27 32 E. 
 
 5,524 
 4,359 
 5,302 
 
 Desert. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 Reed. 
 
 ROCKY BEACH. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 21.) 
 
 38 II 37-42 
 
 12 00. 00 
 
 76 21 40. 16 
 
 76 22 09. 62 
 
 S. 25 26 E. 
 N. 54 28 E. 
 N. 42 06 W. 
 
 N. 25 26 W. 
 S. 54 32 W. 
 S. 42 06 E. 
 
 S. 31 46 E. N. 31 45 W. 
 N. 59 06 W. ' S. 59 10 E. 
 N. 35 26 W. S. 35 26 E. 
 
 2,415 
 
 13,07s 
 
 I, 701 
 
 3,459 
 
 13, 309 
 
 615 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 Reed. 
 
SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 ROCKY BEACH— Continued. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 21.) 
 
 145 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 = / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 32. 60 
 
 76 22 36. 22 
 
 S. 30 26 E. 
 N. 64 43 E. 
 N. 24 09 W. 
 
 N. 30 25 W. 
 S. 64 47 w. 
 S. 24 10 E. 
 
 694 
 13,411 
 3,658 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 00. 60 
 
 76 23 02. 88 
 
 S. 34 31 E. 
 N. 69 33 E. 
 N. 18 13 W. 
 
 N. 34 31 W. 
 S. 69 38 W. 
 S. 18 14 E. 
 
 1,872 
 13, 698 
 2,521 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 5 
 
 38 13 51-97 
 
 76 23 22. 26 
 
 N. 77 °5 E. 
 N. 13 58 E. 
 N. 13 28 W. 
 
 S. 77 10 W. 
 S. 13 59 W. 
 S. 13 29 E. 
 
 13, 697 
 8,541 
 3,981 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 Cedar Point Light. 
 Desert. 
 
 6 
 
 38 13 46.44 
 
 76 21 49. 06 
 
 N. 40 00 W. 
 N. 72 51 W. 
 S. 16 18 W. 
 
 S. 40 01 E. 
 S. 72 52 E. 
 N. 16 18 E. 
 
 5,298 
 2,878 
 
 3,217 
 
 Desert. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 Reed. 
 
 7, 
 
 38 II 54.84 
 
 76 20 41. 78 
 
 N. 44 33 W. 
 N. 75 56 W. 
 S. 10 35 W. 
 
 S. 44 35 E. 
 S. 75 57 E. 
 N. 10 35 E. 
 
 6,473 
 2,777 
 2,815 
 
 Ford. 
 Reed. 
 Point Agin. 
 
 8 
 
 38 II 49.94 
 
 76 20 57. 82 
 
 N..40 44 W. 
 N. 69 40 W. 
 S. I 59 W. 
 
 S. 40 46 E. 
 S. 69 41 E. 
 
 N. I 59 E. 
 
 6,311 
 2,418 
 2, 604 
 
 Ford. 
 Reed. 
 Point Agin. 
 
 TENACRES. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 21.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 10 22. 02 
 
 76 
 
 20 34. 23 
 
 N. 37 16 W. 
 N. 63 14 W. 
 
 S. 42 43 E. 
 
 S. 37 17 E. 
 S. 63 15 E. 
 
 N. 42 41 W. 
 
 4,781 
 
 805 
 
 7,388 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 37.42 
 
 76 
 
 21 40. 16 
 
 S. 25 26 E. 
 N. 54 28 E. 
 N. h 06 W. 
 
 N. 2s 26 W. 
 S. si 32 W. 
 S. 42 06 E. 
 
 2.415 
 
 i3,°75 
 
 r. 701 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Hooper Island Light. 
 
 Reed. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 49.94 
 
 76 
 
 20 57. 82 
 
 N. 40 44 W. 
 N. 69 40 W. 
 S. I 59 W. 
 
 S. 40 46 E. 
 S. 69 41 E. 
 
 N. I 59 E. 
 
 6,311 
 2,418 
 2, 604 
 
 Ford. 
 Reed. 
 Point Agin. 
 
 4 
 
 38 10 40. ^1, 
 
 76 
 
 20 00. 73 
 
 N. 49 50 W. 
 S. 80 59 W. 
 S. 34 16 E. 
 
 S. 49 52 E. 
 N. 80 59 E. 
 N. 34 15 W. 
 
 4,942 
 1,631 
 7,316 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 McKAY. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 21.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 29. 82 
 
 76 19 38. 52 
 
 N. 46 02 W. 
 S. II 53 E. 
 S. 43 S3 E. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 46 03 E. 
 II 53 W. 
 43 52 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 3,058 
 2, 022 
 5,°90 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 40.42 
 
 76 19 47. 96 
 
 N. 47 51 W. 
 S. 15 58 E. 
 S. 43 II E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 47 51 E. 
 15 57 W. 
 43 10 W. 
 
 2,630 
 2,429 
 
 5:523 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 52. 20 
 
 76 19 33. 80 
 
 N. 59 33 W. 
 S. 6 04 E. 
 S. 37 34 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 59 34 E. 
 6 04 W. . 
 37 33 W. 
 
 2, 699 
 
 2,748 
 
 5, 581 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 10 15. 26 
 
 76 20 04. 16 
 
 N. 68 46 W. 
 S. 17 23 E. 
 S. 39 00 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 68 47 E. 
 17 23 W. 
 38 59 W. 
 
 I, 629 
 
 3.679 
 
 6, 692 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 lo 07. 20 
 
 76 20 21. 06 
 
 N. 51 07 W. 
 S. 25 34 E. 
 S. 43 24 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 51 07 E. 
 25 33 W. 
 43 22 W. 
 
 1.372 
 3,590 
 6,784 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 10 22. 02 
 
 76 20 34. 23 
 
 N. 37 16 W. 
 N. 63 14 W. 
 S. 42 43 E. 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 37 17 E. 
 63 15 E. 
 42 41 W. 
 
 4.781 
 
 805 
 
 7,388 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 7 
 
 38 10 40. 33 
 
 76 20 00. 73 
 
 N. 49 50 W. 
 S. 80 59 w. 
 S. 34 16 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 49 52 E. 
 80 59 E. 
 34 15 W. 
 
 4,942 
 1,631 
 7,316 
 
 Reed. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 8 
 
 38 10 54.. 92 
 
 76 19 34. 98 
 
 S. 71 59 W. 
 S. 3 48 E. 
 S. 27 43 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 71 58 E. 
 3 48 w. 
 27 41 W. 
 
 2,414 
 4.858 
 7.385 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 9 
 
 38 10 00. 00 
 
 76 18 31. 62 
 
 N. 74 29 W. 
 S. 24 30 w. 
 
 S. 20 26 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 74 30 E. 
 24 29 E. 
 20 26 W. 
 
 4,133 
 3,292 
 5, 001 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 FISH HAWK. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. 21 and 22.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 00. 00 
 
 ,6 
 
 17 52.67 
 
 N. 58 03 W. 
 S. 67 57 W. 
 S. 14 54 E. 
 
 S. 58 05 E. 
 N. 67 56 E. 
 N. 14 54 W. 
 
 5.914 
 2.592 
 2,757 
 
 Point Agin . 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 00. 00 
 
 76 
 
 19 12.72 
 
 N. 42 43 W. 
 S. 15 33 W. 
 S. 46 51 E. 
 
 S. 42 44 E. 
 
 N. 15 33 E. 
 N. 46 50 W. 
 
 4.257 
 I, 009 
 3,894 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 FISH HAWK— Continued. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. 21 and 22.) 
 
 147 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 3 
 4 
 
 38 09 29. 82 
 38 10 00. oc 
 
 76 19 38. 52 
 76 18 31. 62 
 
 N. 46 02 W. 
 S. II 53 E. 
 S. 43 53 E. 
 
 N. 74 29 W. 
 S. 24 30 W. 
 S. 20 26 E. 
 
 S. 46 03 E. 
 
 N. II 53 W. 
 N. 43 52 W. 
 
 S. 74 30 E. 
 N. 24 29 E. 
 N. 20 26 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3- 058 
 2, 022 
 5.090 
 
 4,133 
 3-292 
 5, 001 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 Point Agin. 
 Point No Point. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 ST. JEROME. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 
 
 12.60 
 
 76 19 54. 22 
 
 N 
 S. 
 N 
 
 85 57 W. 
 
 I 38 E. 
 
 76 22 E. 
 
 S. 8s 57 E. 
 N. I 38 W. 
 S. 76 23 W. 
 
 501 
 2.559 
 4, 061 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 
 
 13-74 
 
 76 19 57-38 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 89 35 W. 
 3 28 E. 
 77 °9 E. 
 
 N. 89 35 E. 
 N. 3 28 W. 
 S. 77 II W. 
 
 416 
 
 2,593 
 4,125 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 
 
 32- 58 
 
 76 19 44. 54 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 49 52 W. 
 3 13 W. 
 85 36 E. 
 
 N. 49 52 E. 
 N. 3 17 E. 
 S. 85 38 W. 
 
 991 
 3, 228 
 3.700 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 
 
 29.47 
 
 76 19 36. 14 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 61 28 W. 
 
 7 28 w. 
 
 83 36 E. 
 
 N. 61 27 E. 
 N. 7 28 E. 
 S. 83 37 W. 
 
 I, 119 
 3,145 
 3,487 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point L<K)k-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 SHAVING PILE. 
 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 22.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 42. 78 
 
 76 
 
 18 04. 96 1 N. 27 50 E. 
 
 : N. 73 01 W. 
 
 S. 61 28 W. 
 
 S. 27 50 W. 
 S. 73 02 E. 
 N. 61 27 E. 
 
 2, 220 
 
 3,565 
 3,232 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 22. 24 
 
 76 
 
 18 14. 40 N. 63 51 E. 
 S. 84 46 w. 
 S. 41 59 W. 
 
 S. 63 52 W. 
 N. 84 45 E. 
 N. 41 58 E. 
 
 1,435 
 3,173 
 3,867 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 20. 54 
 
 76 
 
 17 48. 04 N . 40 21 E ■ 
 
 S. 86 S4 W. 
 
 , S. 49 26 W. 
 
 S. 40 21 W. 
 
 N. 86 32 E. 
 N. 49 24 E. 
 
 901 
 
 3,867 
 4,331 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BUTLER. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 22.) 
 
 w 
 
 Cor- 
 
 latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 07. 50 
 
 76 19 49.96 
 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 6 34 W. 
 5° 34 E. 
 15 22 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 6 34 E. 
 50 35 W. 
 15 22 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 357 
 4,964 
 2,313 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 20. 72 
 
 76 19 54. 93 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 6 32 E. 
 55 41 E. 
 15 04 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 632 W. 
 
 55 42 W. 
 15 04 E. 
 
 805 
 4,813 
 1,848 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 33. 18 
 
 76 20 07. 42 
 
 S. 
 N. 
 
 19 II E. 
 6x 59 E. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 ig II W. 
 62 00 W. 
 
 I, 292 
 4,869 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 
 
 6 02 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 6 02 E. 
 
 1,372 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 4 
 
 38 06 51. 62 
 
 76 19 47. 80 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 3 03 W. 
 66 12 E. 
 42 04 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 3 03 E. 
 66 13 W. 
 42 04 E. 
 
 1,844 
 4,126 
 I, 001 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 52. 60 
 
 76 19 04. 02 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 57 59 E. 
 68 52 W. 
 34 00 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 58 00 W. 
 68 52 E. 
 34 00 E. 
 
 3,077 
 1,968 
 2, 262 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 6 
 
 38 06 07. 66 
 
 76 18 43. 84 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 33 22 E. 
 46 51 w. 
 7844 w. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 33 21 W. 
 46 52 E. 
 78 43 E. 
 
 3,767 
 3,253 
 1,838 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 POINT LOOK-IN. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 22.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 00. 80 
 
 76 19 30. 60 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 
 N. 
 
 12 42 E. 
 24- 04 E. 
 8 05 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 12 42 w. 
 24 06 w. 
 8 05 E. 
 
 2,569 
 8,132 
 3, 958 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 39. 18 
 
 76 19 31. 62 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 8 51 E. 
 28 37 E. 
 II 23 W. 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 8 51 W. 
 28 38 W. 
 II 23 E. 
 
 3,847 
 6,984 
 2,683 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 39. 73 
 
 76 19 00. 00 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 22 16 E. 
 27 46 W. 
 3 46 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 
 22 17 W. 
 27 47 E. 
 3 46 E. 
 
 6,604 
 2,944 
 3,837 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Potomac . 
 
 4 
 
 38 04 53. 98 
 
 76 19 00. 00 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 23 58 E. 
 
 32 SI W. 
 
 3 21 W. 
 
 1 
 
 N. 
 
 23 58 W. 
 32 52 E. 
 3 20 E. 
 
 6, 162 
 2, S28 
 4,308 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Potomac. 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 07. 50 
 
 76 19 49.96 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 6 34 W. 
 50 34 E. 
 15 22 W. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 6 34 E. 
 50 35 W. 
 15 22 E. 
 
 357 
 4,964 
 2,313 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 St. Jerome. 
 
 6 
 
 38 06 07. 66 
 
 76 18 43. 84 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 33 22 E. 
 46 51 W. 
 78 44 w. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 
 33 21 W. 
 46 52 E. 
 78 43 E. 
 
 3,767 
 3,253 
 1,838 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 St. Jerome. 
 Point Look-in. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 POINT LOOK-IN— Continued. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 22.) 
 
 149 
 
 05 26. 12 
 
 76 18 08. 64 
 
 76 17 41. 22 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 N. 14 00 E. 
 N. 69 II W. 
 S. 16 45 W. 
 
 N. 3 15 E. 
 N. 43 58 W. 
 S. 39 45 Wl 
 
 S. 14 01 w. 
 S. 69 12 E. 
 N. 16 44 E. 
 
 S. 3 15 W. 
 S. 43 59 E. 
 N. 39 44 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 4,687 
 2,932 
 5-623 
 
 7, 116 
 5, 000 
 3,678 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Potomac. 
 
 POINT LOOKOUT. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Charts Nos. 22 and 23.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 02 25. 55 
 
 76 
 
 19 02. 00 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 15 42 w. 
 10 30 w. 
 67 II w. 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 N. 
 
 15 42 E. 
 10 31 E. 
 67 II E. 
 
 732 
 
 7,251 
 
 528 
 
 Potomac. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Point Lookout Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 02 50. 62 
 
 76 
 
 19 01. 74 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 II 56 w. 
 55 20 W. 
 25 10 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 II 57 E. 
 55 20 E. 
 25 10 E. 
 
 6,424 
 
 249 
 
 1, 160 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point Lookout Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 02 59. 01 
 
 76 
 
 19 04. 18 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 II 53 W. 
 18 13 W. 
 17 49 w. 
 
 S. 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 II 54 E. 
 18 13 E. 
 17 49 E. 
 
 6,132 
 
 447 
 I, 400 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point Lookout Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 06. 80 
 
 76 
 
 19 01. 27 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 13 09 W. 
 
 17 a w. 
 17 36 w. 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 13 10 E. 
 17 33 E. 
 17 35 E. 
 
 5,893 
 
 721 
 
 1,674 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Potomac . 
 
 Point Lookout Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 04 00. 80 
 
 76 
 
 19 30. 60 
 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 12 42 E. 
 
 24 04 E. 
 8 05 W. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 12 42 W. 
 24 06 W. 
 8 05 E. 
 
 2,569 
 8,132 
 3,958 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 6 
 
 38 04 10. 30 
 
 76 
 
 17 41. 22 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 3 15 E. 
 43 58 W. 
 39 45 W. 
 
 1 
 
 N. 
 
 3 IS W. 
 43 59 E. 
 39 44 E. 
 
 7, 116 
 5, 0°° 
 3,678 
 
 Point No Point Light. 
 Point Look-in. 
 Potomac. 
 
 7 
 
 38 02 50. 40 
 
 76 
 
 17 57-36 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 25 51 w. 
 
 86 00 W. 
 64 45 W. 
 
 S. 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 25 52 E. 
 86 00 E. 
 64 45 E. 
 
 6,990 
 1, 926 
 2,444 
 
 Point Look-in. 
 
 Potomac. 
 
 Point Lookout Light. 
 
 OLD 
 
 {Smith Creek 
 
 HARE. 
 
 -Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 50. 98 
 
 76 24 07. 54 
 
 S. 64 10 E. 
 N. 14 24 W. 
 N. 43 35 W. 
 
 N. 64 10 W. 
 S. 14 24 E. 
 S. 43 35 E. 
 
 1, 019 
 
 1,389 
 
 802 
 
 Sig. 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Red Beacon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 10. 48 
 
 76 24 58. 62 
 
 S. 84 34 E. 
 N. 55 46 E. 
 N. 64 24 W. 
 
 N. 84 34 W. 
 S. 55 46 w. 
 S. 64 24 E. 
 
 8i3 
 
 1,228 
 
 584 
 
 Red Beacon. 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Day. 
 
I50 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 OLD HARE— Continued. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 38 06 25. 70 
 
 38 06 2i. 4O 
 
 76 24 44. 46 
 
 76 24 28. 02 
 
 S. 36 09 E. 
 N. 74 23 E. 
 N. 13 14 W. 
 
 N. 40 ,2 E. 
 N. 42 II W. 
 S. I 01 E. 
 
 N. 36 09 W. 
 S. 74 23 w. 
 S. 13 14 E. 
 
 S. 40 i2 W. 
 S. 42 II E. 
 N. I 01 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 731 
 663 
 
 542 
 
 333 
 813 
 514 
 
 Red Beacon. 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 Red Beacon. 
 
 SMITH CREEK. 
 {Smith Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 29. 00 
 
 76 24 46. 04 
 
 S. 34 04 E. 
 N. 84 24 E. 
 N. II 06 W. 
 
 N. 34 04 W. 
 S. 84 24 W. 
 S. II 06 E. 
 
 844 
 684 
 427 
 
 Red beacon 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 41. 37 
 
 76 24 49. II 
 
 S. 26 23 E. 
 S. 65 19 E. 
 
 N. 2\ 08 E. 
 
 N. 26 23 W. 
 N. 65 18 W. 
 S. 21 08 W. 
 
 1,249 
 839 
 7.50 
 
 Red beacon. 
 
 Dago. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 2 along the mean low 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of th 
 in width at its r 
 
 e shore to 
 mouth at k 
 
 corner No. 3, 
 )w tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 02. 36 
 
 76 24 37. 22 
 
 N. 29 40 W. 
 S. 80 51 W. 
 S. 24 07 W. 
 
 S. 29 40 E. 
 N. 80 51 E. 
 N. 24 07 E. 
 
 516 
 47 
 776 
 
 Stung. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 02. 56 
 
 76 24 33. 00 
 
 N. 39 47 W. 
 S. 84 54 w. 
 S. 30 59 W. 
 
 S. 39 48 E. 
 N. 84 54 E. 
 N. 30 59 E. 
 
 574 
 159 
 834 
 
 Stung. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 55. 20 
 
 76 24 38. 39 
 
 N. ^9 48 E. 
 N. s ^9 W. 
 S. 3"i 29 W. 
 
 S. 39 48 w. 
 S. 3 39 E. 
 N. 31 29 E. 
 
 525 
 234 
 547 
 
 Out. 
 Oak. 
 Tab. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 06 55. 02 
 
 76 24 30. 62 
 
 N. 17 29 E. 
 N. 42 45 W. 
 S. 46 57 W. 
 
 S. 17 29 W. 
 S. 42 45 E. 
 N. 46 57 E. 
 
 429 
 
 327 
 674 
 
 Out. 
 Oak. 
 Tab. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 07 02. 61 
 
 76 24 29. 58 
 
 S. 89 S3 E. 
 N. zi 25 E. 
 S. 86 22 W. 
 
 N. 89 53 W. 
 S. ii 25 W. 
 N. 86 22 E. 
 
 273 
 184 
 251 
 
 In. 
 
 Out. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 07 03. 06 
 
 76 24 22. 21 
 
 N. 34 31 W. 
 S. 86 01 W. 
 
 S. 74 54 E. 
 
 S. 34 32 E. 
 N. 86 01 E. 
 N. 74 54 W. 
 
 168 
 
 447 
 
 79 
 
 Out. 
 Oak. 
 In. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BEDS — Continued. 
 SMITH CREEK— Continued. 
 {Smith Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 151 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 ' 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 06 52. 20 
 
 76 24 14. 86 
 
 N. 69 27 E. 
 N. 19 05 W. 
 N. 62 25 W. 
 
 S. 69 27 w. 
 S. 19 05 E. 
 S. 62 26 E. 
 
 283 
 365 
 724 
 
 Pipe. 
 
 In. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 10 
 
 38 06 41. 82 
 
 7b 24 21. 94 
 
 N. 45 17 E. 
 N. ii 29 W. 
 S. 88 48 W. 
 
 S. 45 17 w. 
 S. ii 29 E. 
 N. 88 48 E. 
 
 ^39 
 821 
 724 
 
 Pipe. 
 Oak. 
 Tab. 
 
 GRAVES. 
 (Smith Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 02. 36 
 
 76 24 37. 22 
 
 N. 29 30 w. 
 S. 80 51 w. 
 S. 24 07 w. 
 
 S. 29 40 E. 
 N. 80 51 E. 
 N. 24 07 E. 
 
 516 Stung. 
 47 Oak. 
 776 1 Tab. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2, excluding 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 10. 60 
 
 76 24 45. 69 
 
 S. 32 II E. 
 S. 77 40 E. 
 N. 9 51 W. 
 
 N. 32 II W. 
 N. '77 40 W. 
 S. 9 sr E. 
 
 337 
 543 
 173 
 
 Oak. 
 Out. 
 Stung. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 15. 65 
 
 76 24 46. 80 
 
 S. 24 39 E. 
 N. 55 23 E. 
 N. 12 32 W. 
 
 N. 24 39 W. 
 S. 55 23 W. 
 S. 12 32 E. 
 
 501 
 344 
 
 537 
 
 Oak. 
 
 Jutland. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 31.19 
 
 76 24 51. 17 
 
 S. 12 32 E. 
 N. 80 21 E. 
 
 N. 27 44 E. 
 
 N. 12 32 W. 
 S. 80 21 W. 
 S. 27 44 w. 
 
 537 
 366 
 280 
 
 Stung. 
 Flagpole. 
 Ran 2. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 07 02. 56 
 
 76 24 a- 00 
 
 N. 39 47 W. 
 S. 84 54 W. 
 S. 30 59 W. 
 
 S. 39 48 E. 
 N. 84 54 E. 
 N. 30 59 E. 
 
 574 
 159 
 834 
 
 Stung. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 Tab. 
 
 
 JUTLAND. 
 (Smith Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 02. 61 
 
 76 24 29. 58 
 
 S. 89 Si E. 
 N. 33 25 E. 
 S. 86 22 W. 
 
 N. 89 Si W. 
 S. 55 25 W. 
 N. 86 22 E. 
 
 273 
 184 
 
 251 
 
 In. 
 
 Out. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 36. 46 
 
 76 24 47. 58 
 
 S. 28 17 W. 
 S. 66 ig E. 
 
 N. 26 17 E. 
 
 N. 28 17 E. 
 N. 66 19 W. 
 S. 26 17 W. 
 
 203 
 
 290 
 
 79 
 
 Flat. 
 
 Flagpole .^ 
 Ran 2. 
 
152 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 JUTL AN D— Continued . 
 
 {Smiths Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. Iriangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 38. 54 
 
 76 24 46. 28 
 
 S. 27 44 W. 
 
 S. I 01 w. 
 S. SI 05 E. 
 
 N. 27 44 E. 
 N. I 01 E. 
 N. SI OS W. 
 
 \'ards. 
 280 
 772 
 296 
 
 Flat. 
 
 Stung. 
 Flagpole. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at lowtide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 31.02 ; 76 24 39. 58 
 
 N- 37 57 E. 
 N. 88 56 W. 
 S. 20 22 W. 
 
 S. 37 57 W. 
 S. 88 56 E. 
 N. 20 22 E. 
 
 86 
 309 
 
 552 
 
 Flagpole. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 Stung. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 21.45 76 24 36. 16 
 
 S. 55 23 W. 
 S. 6 30 W. 
 S. 29 51 E. 
 
 N. 55 23 E. 
 N. 6 30 E. 
 N. 29 51 W. 
 
 344 
 65s 
 556 
 
 Stung.. 
 
 Oak. 
 
 Out. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 6, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at lowtide. 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 03.06 1 76 24 22.21 
 
 N. 34 31 W. 1 S. 34 32 E. 
 S. 86 01 W. N. 86 01 E. 
 S. 74 S4 E. N. 74 54 W. 
 
 168 
 
 447 
 
 79 
 
 Out. 
 Oak. 
 In. 
 
 DUNBAR. 
 (Smith Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 °7 
 
 12.94 
 
 76 23 47.00 
 
 S. 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 79 19 W. 
 
 56 42 w. 
 
 10 21 W. 
 
 N. 79 19 E. 
 N. 56 42 E. 
 N. 10 21 E. 
 
 1,051 
 439 
 414 
 
 Out. 
 Drum. 
 Enough . 
 
 2 
 
 38 °7 
 
 19.58 
 
 76 23 48. 60 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 67 05 w. 
 
 34 53 W. 
 
 2 51 W. 
 
 N. 67 04 E. 
 N. 34 53 E. 
 N. 2 51 E. 
 
 i>°7S 
 567 
 631 
 
 Out. 
 Drum. 
 Enough . 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 
 
 20- 33 
 
 76 23 46.36 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 67 05 W. 
 
 38 04 W. 
 
 7 55 W. 
 
 N. 67 04 E. 
 N. 38 03 E. 
 N. 7 54 E. 
 
 1, 141 
 622 
 662 
 
 Out. 
 
 Drum. 
 
 Enough. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 
 
 14-34 
 
 76 23 42.30 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 78 10 W. 
 59 39 W. 
 23 42 W. 
 
 N. 78 10 E. 
 N. 59 39 E. 
 N. 23 42 E. 
 
 1,183 
 570 
 496 
 
 Out. 
 
 Drum. 
 
 Enough. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SEDGE POINT. 
 
 {Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 153 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 17.94 
 
 76 25 22. 01 
 
 N. 89 24 E. 
 N. 24 26 W. 
 
 S. 89 24 w. 
 S. 24 26 E. 
 
 96 
 1,918 
 
 Day. 
 Between. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 89 37 W. 
 
 S. 89 38 E. 
 
 4,046 
 
 Labor. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 18. 02 
 
 76 25 37.60 
 
 S. 89 49 E. 
 N. 12 16 W. 
 
 N. 89 48 W. 
 S. 12 16 E. 
 
 512 
 1,785 
 
 Day. 
 Between. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 89 36 W. 
 
 S. 89 38 E. 
 
 3, 631 
 
 Labor. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 45. 00 
 
 76 25 32. 23 
 
 N. 32 01 W. 
 S. 76 47 W. 
 S. 22 01 E. 
 
 S. 32 01 E. 
 N. 76 45 E. 
 N. 22 01 W. 
 
 983 
 
 3,876 
 
 983 
 
 Between. , 
 
 Labor. 
 
 Day. 
 
 MOUTH OF CREEK. 
 
 {Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 1 
 
 38 06 18. 60 
 
 76 27 16. 76 
 
 S. 89 37 E. 
 N. 52 43 E. 
 N. 89 41 W. 
 
 N. 89 36 W. 
 S. 52 44 W. 
 S. 89 42 E. 
 
 3. IS4 
 
 2,844 
 
 988 
 
 Day. 
 
 Between. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 18. 68 
 
 76 27 27. 58 
 
 S. 89 36 E. 
 N. 56 00 E. 
 N. 89 47 W. 
 
 N. 89 35 W. 
 S. 56 01 w. 
 S. 89 47 E. 
 
 3,441 
 
 3-078 
 
 701 
 
 Day. 
 
 Between. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 50. 60 
 
 76 28 04. 10 
 
 S. 14 17 E. 
 N. 79 38 E. 
 N. 27 13 W. 
 
 N. 14 17 W. 
 S. 79 39 W. 
 S. 27 13 E. 
 
 1, 105 
 3.582 
 I, 006 
 
 Labor. 
 
 Between. 
 
 Smack. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 II. 80 
 
 76 28 10. 76 
 
 N. II 41 E. 
 N. 57 31 W. 
 S. 14 10 E. 
 
 S. II 41 w. 
 S. 57 32 E. 
 N. 14 10 W. 
 
 970 
 
 336 
 
 1,840 
 
 Cherry. 
 Smack. 
 Labor. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 04. 99 
 
 76 27 49. 02 
 
 N. 18 00 W. 
 N. 64 3=; W. 
 S. 4 44 W. 
 
 S. 18 01 E. 
 S. 64 35 E. 
 N. 4 44 E. 
 
 1,242 
 
 953 
 
 1,564 
 
 Cherry.'' 
 
 Smacic. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 CHICKEN COCK. 
 
 {Lower St. Alarys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 1 
 
 38 06 38. 30 
 
 76 25 55. 46 
 
 S. 55 14 E. 
 N. 5 16 E. 
 S. 78 12 W. 
 
 N. 55 13 W. 
 S. 5 16 W. 
 N. 78 11 E. 
 
 I, 202 
 1,064 
 3.223 
 
 Day. 
 Between. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 2 
 
 b 
 
 38 07 18. 72 
 
 76 26 19. 44 
 
 S. 67 37 E. 
 
 N. 2 28 E. 
 
 s.r5i:i3;w.- 
 
 N. 67 36 W. 
 S. 2 28 W. 
 
 iN. 51 12 E. 
 
 796 
 1,899 
 
 3.227 
 
 Between. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Labor. 
 
1,54 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 CHICKEN COCK— Continued. 
 
 {Lower St. Marys River Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tlon station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 18. 32 
 
 76 25 58.36 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 14 OS E. 
 56 52 w. 
 31 07 E. 
 
 S. 14 OS W. 
 
 N. 56 SI E. 
 N. 31 07 W. 
 
 1,970 
 
 3,666 
 
 339 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 Between. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 00. 00 
 
 76 25 45- 78 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 26 02 W. 
 67 47 W. 
 
 27 14 E. 
 
 S. 26 02 E. 
 N. 67 46 E. 
 N. 27 14 W. 
 
 364 
 3,686 
 I, 593 
 
 Between. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 Day. 
 
 • 5 
 
 38 06 39. 94 
 
 76 25 45. 01 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 10 12 w. 
 78 IS w. 
 43 45 E. 
 
 S. 10 12 E. 
 N. 78 14 E. 
 N. 43 44 W. 
 
 I, 023 
 3, 5°7 
 I, 026 
 
 Between. 
 
 Labor. 
 
 Day. 
 
 CHERRY. 
 
 {Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 06. 81 
 
 76 27 39.46 
 
 N. 88 02 E. 
 N. 29 43 W. 
 N. 72 38 W. 
 
 S. 88 04 W. 
 S. 29 43 E. 
 
 S. 72 39 E. 
 
 2,871 
 1,287 
 1, 170 
 
 Between. 
 
 Cherry. 
 
 Smack. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 23. 00 
 
 76 28 15. 13 
 
 N. 28 41 E. 
 N. 77 16 W. 
 S. 40 07 W. 
 
 S. 28 41 W. 
 S. 77 17 E. 
 N. 40 07 E. 
 
 651 
 
 i>4i3 
 
 258 
 
 Cherry. 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 39. 96 
 
 76 28 03. 41 
 
 N. 45 49 W. 
 S. 31 53 W. 
 S. 73 48 E. 
 
 S. 45 49 E. 
 N. 31 53 E. 
 N. 73 47 W. 
 
 1.344 
 
 906 
 
 3-652 
 
 Goose. 
 Smack. 
 Between. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of th 
 in width at its r 
 
 e shore to comer No. 4 
 nouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 41. 20 
 
 76 27 49. 04 
 
 S. 46 43 W. 
 S. 71 14 E. 
 N. 65 13 E. 
 
 N. 46 43 E. 
 N. 71 13 W. 
 S. 65 14 W. 
 
 1,183 
 
 3.299 
 2,719 
 
 Smack. 
 
 Between. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 57. 01 
 
 76 27 7,7,. 00 
 
 N. 73 25 E. 
 N. 2 43 W. 
 S. 43 47 W. 
 
 S. 73 26 W. 
 S. 2 43 E. 
 N. 43 47 E. 
 
 2, 129 
 
 807 
 
 1,862 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Smack. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 29. 02 
 
 76 27 19. 00 
 
 N. 13 12 W. 
 N. 72 41 W. 
 S. 76 27 w. 
 
 S. 13 12 E. 
 S. 72 41 E. 
 N. 76 26 E. 
 
 1,800 
 
 1.239 
 1,709 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Cherry. 
 
 Smack. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MIDDLEGROUND LUMP. 
 
 {Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 155 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / /, 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 07 42. 00 
 
 76 27 03. 22 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 48 j6 E. 
 32 22 W. 
 
 S. 48 17 w. 
 S. 32 23 E. 
 
 I, 672 
 
 I. 553 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 
 
 87 33 W. 
 
 N. 87 32 E. 
 
 I, 604 
 
 Cherry. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 51. 94 
 
 76 27 01.44 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 57 04 E. 
 
 41 54 w. 
 
 76 IS W. 
 
 S. 57 04 W. 
 S. 41 54 E. 
 N. 76 14 E. 
 
 1,430 
 1,317 
 1,699 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Cherry. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 45. so 
 
 76 26 51. 12 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 42 56 E. 
 
 43 58 W. 
 84 28 W. 
 
 S. 42 56 W. 
 S. 43 59 E. 
 N. 84 27 E. 
 
 1,358 
 1,662 
 1,934 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Cherry. 
 
 FORT. 
 
 (Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 36.02 
 
 76 25 56. 00 
 
 S. 7 12 E. 
 
 N. 87 45 W. 
 N. 22 26 W. 
 
 N. 7 12 W. 
 S. 87 47 E. 
 S. 22 26 E. 
 
 893 
 3,397 
 I, 422 
 
 Between. 
 
 Cherr)'. 
 Fort. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 00. 00 
 
 76 26 52. 52 
 
 S. 70 19 W. 
 S. 43 39 E. 
 N. 62 17 E. 
 
 N. 70 18 E. 
 N. 43 39 W. 
 S. 62 17 W. 
 
 2, 005 
 2,342 
 1,087 
 
 Cherry. 
 Between . 
 Fort. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 00. 00 
 
 76 26 13. 16 
 
 N. 9 36 W. 
 N. 71 54 W. 
 S. 18 36 E. 
 
 S. 9 36 E. 
 S. 71 53 E. 
 N. 18 36 W. 
 
 513 
 2,278 
 
 1,785 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Between. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 37. 98 
 
 76 25 54. 82 
 
 N. 24 42 W. 
 N. 88 53 W. 
 S. 4 50 E. 
 
 S. 24 42 E. 
 S. 88 54 E. 
 N. 4 SO W. 
 
 1,373 
 
 3,426 
 
 956 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Cherry. " 
 Between. 
 
 EDMUND. 
 [Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 01. 44 
 
 76 27 19. 18 
 
 N. 74 41 E. 
 N. 31 39 W. 
 S. 58 25 W. 
 
 S. 74 41 w. 
 S. 31 39 E. 
 N. 58 25 E. 
 
 1,734 
 
 774 
 
 1,382 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Cherry. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 04. 62 
 
 76 27 32. 20 
 
 N. 80 10 E. 
 N. 6 10 W. 
 S. 45 00 W. 
 
 S. 80 II W. 
 S. 6 10 E. 
 
 N. 44 59 E. 
 
 2,049 
 
 555 
 
 1,173 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Cherry. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 20. 99 
 
 76 27 34. 44 
 
 S. 48 42 E. 
 S. 84 28 E. 
 N. 52 55 E. 
 
 N. 48 41 W. 
 N. 84 27 W. 
 S. 52 55 W. 
 
 3,641 
 2, o8g 
 2, 252 
 
 Between. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 27. 68 
 
 76 27 17. 64 
 
 S. 65 IS W. 
 S. 75 17 E. 
 N. 50 00 E. 
 
 N. 63 14 E. 
 N. 75 17 W. 
 S. 50 00 W. 
 
 5°i 
 1,687 
 I, 761 
 
 Pond. 
 Fort. 
 Rod. 
 
156 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 COAD. 
 
 (Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cbr- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 )istance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tionst 
 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 ation. 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 20. 99 
 
 76 27 34. 44 
 
 S. 48 42 E. 
 S. 84 28 E. 
 N. 52 55 E. 
 
 ° ' Yards. 
 N. 48 41 W. 3,641 
 N. 84 27 W. 2,089 
 S. 52 55 W. ! j2,252 
 
 Between. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. 2 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 42. 80 
 
 76 27 53. 82 
 
 S. 70 08 E. 
 
 N. 74 54 E. 
 N. 21 55 E. 
 
 N. 70 07 W. 
 S. 74 55 W. 
 S. 21 55 w. 
 
 2,759 
 2,395 
 I, 201 
 
 Fort. 
 Rod. 
 Thompson. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 49. 42 
 
 76 27 36. 62 
 
 S. 3 28 E. 
 N. 77 49 E. 
 N. 38 W. 
 
 N. 3 28 W. 
 
 S. 77 50 w. 
 
 S. 38 E. 
 
 960 
 
 1,897 
 
 891 
 
 Pond. 
 Rod. 
 Thompson . 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 27. 68 
 
 76 27 17. 64 
 
 S. 63 15 W. 
 S. 75 17 E. 
 N. 50 00 E. 
 
 N. 63 14 E. 
 N. 75 17 W. 
 S. 50 00 w. 
 
 501 
 1,687 
 I, 761 
 
 Pond. 
 Fort. 
 Rod. 
 
 
 LANGLEY HOLLOW. 
 
 (Lower St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.] 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 08. 80 
 
 76 26 19. 10 
 
 N. 19 II E. 
 N. 78 25 W. 
 S. 20 04 E. 
 
 a 19 II w. 
 
 S. 78 26 E. 
 N. 20 03 W. 
 
 
 221 
 2, 048 
 2, 120 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Between. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 09. 34 
 
 76 26 26. 18 
 
 N. 53 51 E. 
 N. 77 48 W. 
 S. 24 30 E. 
 
 S. 53 51 W. 
 S. 77 49 E. 
 N. 24 30 W. 
 
 324 
 1,860 
 2, 209 
 
 Fort. 
 Pond. 
 Between. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 41. 22 
 
 76 26 27. 54 
 
 N. I 16 E. 
 S. 69 03 W. 
 S. 18 36 E. 
 
 S. I 16 W. 
 N. 69 02 E. 
 N. 18 36 W. 
 
 676 
 
 1,907 
 
 933 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 54. 68 
 
 76 26 22. 00 
 
 N. 30 52 W. 
 S. 59 31 W. 
 S. 6 24 E. 
 
 S. 30 52 E. 
 N. 59 30 E. 
 N. 6 24 W. 
 
 259 
 2,238 
 1,346 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 4 along the mean low 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to 
 in width at its mouth at k 
 
 comer No. 5, 
 )w tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 52. 88 
 
 76 26 12. 58 
 
 N. 53 37 W. 
 S. 63 42 W. 
 S. 4 31 w. 
 
 S. 53 37 E. 
 N. 63 41 E. 
 N. 4 31 E. 
 
 477 
 2,432 
 1,284 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 PRIEST. 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 157 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 c / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 41. 22 
 
 76 26 27. 54 
 
 N. I 16 E. 
 S. 69 03 W. 
 S. 18 36 E. 
 
 S. I 16 W. 
 
 N. 69 02 E. 
 N. 18 36 W. 
 
 676 
 
 1,907 
 
 933 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Fort. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 01. 34 
 
 76 26 45. 64 
 
 S. 89 41 E. 
 N. 33 28 E. 
 N. 70 18 W. 
 
 N. 89 41 W. 
 S. 33 28 w. 
 
 S. 70 19 E. 
 
 497 
 i>324 
 1,452 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 15. 99 
 
 76 26 24. 54 
 
 S. 7 27 W. 
 N. 89 08 E. 
 N. 15 23 E. 
 
 N. 7 27 E. 
 S. 89 08 W. 
 S. 15 24 w. 
 
 501 
 560 
 633 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Rdley. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 09. 62 
 
 76 26 16. 40 
 
 N. 56 56 E. 
 N. 3 27 W. 
 S. 44 59 W. 
 
 S. 56 57 W. 
 
 S. 3 27 E. 
 N. 44 59 E. 
 
 409 
 827 
 398 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 4 alo 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 Qg the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 >s than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 38 
 
 08 
 
 54- 
 
 68 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 22. 00 
 
 N 
 
 30 52 
 
 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 .1° 
 
 52 
 
 E. 
 
 259 
 
 Rod. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 
 
 59 31 
 
 W. 
 
 N. 
 
 5Q 
 
 so 
 
 E. 
 
 2,238 
 
 Pond. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s. 
 
 6 24 
 
 K. 
 
 N. 
 
 6 
 
 24 
 
 W. 
 
 i>346 
 
 Fort. 
 
 CARTHAGENA CREEK. 
 {Middle St. Marys River— Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 01. 40 
 
 76 27 
 
 46.92 
 
 S. 13 44 E. 
 S. 89 52 E. 
 N. 28 31 E. 
 
 N. 13 44 W. 
 N. 89 52 W. 
 S. 28 31 W. 
 
 1,400 
 2, 128 
 
 554 
 
 Pond. 
 Rod. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 II. 20 
 
 76 2- 
 
 53- 06 
 
 S. 16 20 E. 
 
 S. 81 40 E. 
 
 N. 69 53 E. 
 
 N. 16 19 W. 
 N. 81 39 W. 
 S. 69 53 W. 
 
 1,764 
 
 2,316 
 
 456 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 15. 85 
 
 76 27 
 
 36.98 
 
 S. 2 06 E. 
 S. 75 13 E. 
 N. 61 51 E. 
 
 N. 2 06 W. 
 N. 7s 12 W. 
 S. 6'i 51 W. 
 
 1. 851 
 1,928 
 1,188 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 18. 75 
 
 76 27 
 
 32.70 
 
 S. 49 22 W. 
 S. I 22 W. 
 
 S. 71 23 E. 
 
 N. 49 22 E. 
 N. I 22 E. 
 N. 71 22 W. 
 
 150 
 1,948 
 
 1.847 
 
 Thompson . 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 5 
 
 38 09 10. 00 
 
 76 27 
 
 22. 18 
 
 S. 78 38 E. 
 N. 40 46 E. 
 N. 63 25 W. 
 
 N. 78 38 W. 
 S. 40 46 w. 
 S. 63 25 E. 
 
 1,499 
 
 I, 001 
 
 441 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
158 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 THOMPSON CREEK. 
 
 {Middle Si. Marys River— Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 
 oi 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 10. 00 
 
 76 27 22. 18 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 78 38 E. 
 40 46 E. 
 63 25 W. 
 
 N. 78 38 W. 
 S. 40 46 w. 
 S. 63 25 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1-499 
 
 I, 001 
 
 441 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Thompson. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 18. 75 
 
 76 27 32.70 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 49 22 w. 
 
 I 22 W. 
 
 71 23 E. 
 
 N. 49 22 E. 
 N. I 22 E. 
 N. 71 22 W. 
 
 150 
 1,948 
 1,847 
 
 Thompson . 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 22. 60 
 
 76 27 28. 50 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 44 46 W. 
 
 4 21 W. 
 66 17 E. 
 
 N. 44 46 E. 
 N. 4 21 E. 
 N. 66 17 W. 
 
 320 
 2,083 
 1,789 
 
 Thompson . 
 
 Pond. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 38 09 30. 77 
 
 38 09 25. 82 
 
 38 09 18. 
 
 76 27 00. 40 
 
 S. 41 49 E. 
 N. 51 59 E. 
 N. 23 35 E. 
 
 N. 41 49 W. 
 S. 51 59 W. 
 S. 23 35 W. 
 
 1.335 
 94 
 i.3°7 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 76 26 45. 64 
 
 S. 31 01 E. 
 N. 69 03 E. 
 N. 54 53 W. 
 
 N. 31 01 W. 
 S. 69 03 w. 
 
 S. 54 53 E. 
 
 965 
 782 
 
 389 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Inigoes 
 
 Grind. 
 
 76 26 55. 87 
 
 S. 52 21 E. 
 N. 62 52 E. 
 N. 5 50 W. 
 
 N. 52 21 W. 
 S. 62 52 W. 
 S. 5 50 E. 
 
 972 
 
 1, 126 
 
 461 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Inigoes 
 
 Grind. 
 
 RALEYS SHORE. 
 {Entrance to St. Inigoes Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 09. 62 
 
 76 26 16. 40 
 
 N. s6 56 E. 
 N. "s 27 -W. 
 S. 44 59 W. 
 
 S. 56 57 W. 
 S. 3 27 E. 
 N. 44 59 E. 
 
 409 
 827 
 398 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 15. 99 
 
 76 26 24. 54 
 
 S. 7 27 W. 
 N. 89 08 E. 
 N. 15 23 E. 
 
 N. 7 27 E. 
 S. 89 08 W. 
 S. 15 24 W. 
 
 501 
 560 
 
 633 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 oq 26. 59 
 
 76 26 09. 26 
 
 S 23 39 E. 
 N. 52 44 E. 
 N. 43 26 W. 
 
 N. 23 39 W. 
 S. 52 44 W. 
 S. 43 26 E. 
 
 380 
 583 
 348 
 
 Raley. 
 Cottage . 
 Inigoes. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 18. 62 
 
 76 25 59. 00 
 
 N. 47 12 E. 
 N. 44 28 W. 
 S. 56 18 W. 
 
 S. 47 12 w. 
 S. 44 28 E. 
 N. 56 18 E. 
 
 576 
 730 
 144 
 
 Church. 
 Inigoes. 
 Raley. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 4 alo 
 ove, or inlet le. 
 
 ng the mean low 
 >s than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of th 
 in width at its i 
 
 J shore to 
 nouth at 1 
 
 comer No. 
 ow tide. 
 
 , excluding 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 KENNEDY. 
 (St. Inigoes Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 159 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tion St 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 ition. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 Q / II 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 26. 00 
 
 76 26 04. 72 
 
 S. 5 ii E. 
 N. 42 36 E. 
 N. 52 49 W. 
 
 N. 5 li W. 
 S. 42 36 w. 
 S. 52 50 E. 
 
 11° 
 506 
 
 451 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 35. 26 
 
 76 26 II. 26 
 
 S. 78 00 w. 
 S. 17 49 E. 
 
 N. 83 20 E. 
 
 N. 78 00 E. 
 N. 17 49 W. 
 S. 83 21 W. 
 
 189 
 
 673 
 
 520 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 35. 40 
 
 76 26 05. 82 
 
 S. 82 22 W. 
 S. 5 25 E. 
 N. 81 30 E. 
 
 N. 82 22 E. 
 N. 5 25 W. 
 S. 81 30 W. 
 
 Hi 
 648 
 376 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Cottage. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 27. 76 
 
 76 25 52. 46 
 
 N. 71 29 E. 
 N. 2 58 E. 
 N. 72 43 W. 
 
 S. 71 29 W. 
 S. 2 58 W. 
 S. 72 43 E. 
 
 261 
 
 314 
 718 
 
 Church. 
 Cottage. 
 Inigoes. 
 
 
 JONES. 
 
 (St. hiigoes Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 28. 18 
 
 76 25 32. 60 
 
 N. 55 W. 
 
 S. 55 E. 
 
 462 
 
 Grason. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 59 41 W. 
 
 N. 76 06 W. 
 
 S. 59 41 E. 
 S. 76 07 E. 
 
 S94 
 289 
 
 Cottage. 
 Church. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 32. 96 
 
 76 25 39. 88 
 
 N. 31 45 E. 
 N. 66 ii W. 
 S. 43 09 w. 
 
 S. 31 45 w. 
 S. 66 33 E. 
 
 N. 43 08 E. 
 
 354 
 
 347 
 
 T26 
 
 Grason. 
 Cottage. 
 Church. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 39. 80 
 
 76 25 44. 30 
 
 N. 76 55 E. 
 N. 6 38 E. 
 S. 65 14 W. 
 
 S. 76 S5 W. 
 S. 6 s8 W. 
 N. 65 14 E. 
 
 312 
 202 
 221 
 
 Grason. 
 Dusky. 
 Cottage. 
 
 4 
 
 38 eg 42. 40 
 
 76 25 36. 74 
 
 N. s8 27 W. 
 S. 65 51 W. 
 S. 80 30 E. 
 
 S. s8 27 E. 
 N. 65 51 E. 
 N. 8i 30 W. 
 
 209 
 
 441 
 104 
 
 Dusky. 
 Cottage. 
 Grason. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 4 along the mean low 
 
 -water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet les 
 
 B than 100 yards 
 
 in width at its r 
 
 nouth at U 
 
 )w tide. 
 
I 
 
 1 60 
 
 SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 ST. INIGOES NORTH. 
 (St. Inigoes Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 1 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , „ 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 54. 66 
 
 76 25 27. 38 
 
 S. 37 57 E. 
 N. ^8 04 E. 
 S. 87 54 w. 
 
 N. 37 57 W. 
 S. 58 04 W. 
 N. 87 54 E. 
 
 380 
 
 397 
 294 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Sleep. 
 
 Rock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 10 03. 16 
 
 76 25 29. 70 
 
 S. 37 59 W. 
 S. 26 47 E. 
 S. 79 07 E. 
 
 N. 37 58 E. 
 N. 26 47 W. 
 N. 79 06 W. 
 
 377 
 656 
 406 
 
 Rock. 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Sleep. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 3, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 00. 89 
 
 76 25 
 
 14. 72 
 
 S. 70 42 w. 
 S. II 24 w. 
 S. 30 29 E. 
 
 N. 70 42 E. 
 N. II 24 E. 
 N. 30 29 W. 
 
 668 
 
 521 
 445 
 
 Rock. 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Chestnut. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 58. 16 
 
 76 25 
 
 12. 42 
 
 N. ii 38 W. 
 S. 21 25 W. 
 S. 29 31 E. 
 
 s. a 38 E. 
 
 N. 21 25 E. 
 N. 29 31 W. 
 
 no 
 449 
 335 
 
 Sleep. 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Chestnut. 
 
 ST. INIGOES SOUTH. 
 
 {St. Inigoes Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 45. 02 
 
 76 25 22. 00 
 
 N. 75 02 E. 
 N. 54 17 W. 
 S. 69 59 W. 
 
 S. 75 02 W. 
 S. 54 17 E. 
 N. 6g 59 E. 
 
 94 
 538 
 308 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Rock. 
 
 Grason. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 50. 82 
 
 76 25 24. 36 
 
 S. 41 53 E. 
 N. 37 05 E. 
 N. 72 22 W. 
 
 N. 41 53 W. 
 S. 37 05 W. 
 S. 72 22 E. 
 
 229 
 425 
 393 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Sleep. 
 
 Rock. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 oq 52.96 
 
 76 25 06. 86 
 
 N. 38 28 W. 
 S. 52 04 W. 
 S. 8 12 E. 
 
 S. 38 28 E. 
 N. 52 04 E. 
 N. 8 12 W. 
 
 337 
 396 
 117 
 
 Sleep. 
 
 Smoke. 
 
 Chestnut. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 og 49. 51 
 
 76 25 06. 23 
 
 N. 30 29 W. 
 N. 79 14 W. 
 S. 68 53 W. 
 
 S. 30 2g E. 
 S. 7g 14 E. 
 N. 68 53 E. 
 
 445 
 873 
 352 
 
 Sleep. 
 Rock. 
 Smoke. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to 
 
 corner No. i 
 
 , excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at k 
 
 )w tide. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF N.^TURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 COPPAGE. 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 161 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 30. 77 
 
 76 27 00. 40 
 
 S. 41 49 E. 
 N. 51 59 E. 
 N. 23 35 E. 
 
 N. 41 49 W. 
 S. 51 59 W. 
 S. 23 35 W. 
 
 '-3°7 
 
 Rod. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. 2, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than loo yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 48. 16 
 
 76 27 18. 24 
 
 S. 46 04 E. 
 N. 58 35 E. 
 N. 42 42 W. 
 
 N. 46 04 W. 
 S. 58 36 W. 
 S. 42 43 E. 
 
 762 
 
 1,168 
 
 689 
 
 Grind. 
 Chan. 
 Coppage. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 52.40 
 
 76 27 II. 70 
 
 S. 29 09 E. 
 N. 60 25 E. 
 N. 60 28 W. 
 
 N. 29 09 W. 
 S. 60 26 W. 
 S. 60 28 E. 
 
 769 
 945 
 737 
 
 Grind. 
 Chan. 
 Coppage. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 43. 26 
 
 76 26 50. 73 
 
 S. 26 49 W. 
 S. 70 18 E. 
 N. 18 53 E. 
 
 N. 26 49 E. 
 N. 70 17 W. 
 S. 18 53 W. 
 
 408 
 919 
 818 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 COOPER CREEK. 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 48. 16 
 
 76 27 18. 24 
 
 S. 46 04 E. 
 N. 58 35 E. 
 N. 42 42 W. 
 
 N. 46 04 W. 
 S. 58 36 w. 
 S. 42 43 E. 
 
 762 
 
 1,168 
 
 689 
 
 Grind. 
 Chan. 
 Coppage. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. i along the mean low-w 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in v 
 
 ater line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding 
 vidth at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 any 
 
 2 
 
 38 10 06. 00 
 
 76 27 35.60 
 
 S. 3 12 W. 
 N. 89 43 E. 
 N. 45 07 E. 
 
 N. 3 12 E. 
 S. 89 44 W. 
 S. 45 07 W. 
 
 95 
 1.459 
 1,171 
 
 Coppage. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 Bello. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 06. 98 
 
 76 27 31.40 
 
 S. 42 26 W. 
 S. 88 54 E. 
 N. 42 08 E. 
 
 N. 42 26 E. 
 N. 88 53 W. 
 S. 42 09 w. 
 
 174 
 1,348 
 I, 071 
 
 Coppage. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 Bello. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 58. 54 
 
 76 27 25. 58 
 
 N. 77 45 E. 
 N. 27 35 E. 
 N. 60 06 W. 
 
 S. 77 46 w. 
 S. 27 35 W. 
 S. 60 06 E. 
 
 I, 220 
 
 I, 216 
 
 314 
 
 Chan. 
 Bello. 
 Coppage. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 09 52.40 
 
 76 27 II. 70 
 
 S. 29 09 E. 
 N. 60 25 E. 
 N. 60 28 W. 
 
 N. 29 09 W. 
 S. 60 26 W. 
 S. 60 28 E. 
 
 769 
 945 
 737 
 
 Grind. 
 Chan. 
 Coppage. 
 
 
1 62 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 ROSECROFT HOLLOW. 
 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 29. 88 
 
 76 26 25. 10 
 
 N. 84 13 W. 
 S. 51 20 E. 
 N. 52 II E. 
 
 S. 84 14 E. 
 N. 51 19 W. 
 S. 52 II W. 
 
 Yards. 
 870 
 736 
 232 
 
 Grind. 
 Raley. 
 Inigoes. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 53. 02 
 
 76 26 32. 20 
 
 N. 27 16 W. 
 S. 44 21 w. 
 S. 32 50 E. 
 
 S. 27 16 E. 
 N. 44 21 E. 
 N. 32 50 W. 
 
 SOI 
 969 
 
 573 
 
 Chan. 
 Grind. 
 Kennedy. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 05. 78 
 
 76 26 45.85 
 
 S. 36 29 E. 
 N. 83 50 E. 
 N. 30 39 W. 
 
 N. 36 28 W. 
 S. 83 so W. 
 S. 30 39 E. 
 
 1,134 
 136 
 970 
 
 Kennedy. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 Bello. 
 
 4 
 
 38 10 06. 21 
 
 76 26 40. 81 
 
 N. 37 29 W. 
 S. 21 30 W. 
 S. 30 14 E. 
 
 S. 37 29 E. 
 N. 21 30 E. 
 N. 30 14 W. 
 
 1,032 
 1,223 
 1,072 
 
 Bello. 
 Grind. 
 Kennedy. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 creek, cove, 
 
 amer No. 4 alon 
 or inlet less th 
 
 e; the mean low- water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding any 
 m 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 09 50. 06 
 
 76 26 21. 42 
 
 N. 77 23 W. 
 S. 58 25 W. 
 S. 3 33 E. 
 
 S. 77 23 E. 
 N. 58 25 E. 
 N. 3 33 W. 
 
 2,030 
 
 1,132 
 
 382 
 
 Coppage. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 Kennedy. 
 
 6 
 
 38 09 39. 98 
 
 76 26 25. 80 
 
 S. 73 " E. 
 N. 24 19 W. 
 S. 73 23 W. 
 
 N. 73 22 W. 
 S. 24 19 E. 
 N. 73 23 E. 
 
 146 
 970 
 884 
 
 Kennedy. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 Grind. 
 
 7 
 
 38 09 32. 42 
 
 76 26 21. 04 
 
 S. 40 36 E. 
 N. 53 02 E. 
 N. 3 59 E. 
 
 N. 40 36 W. 
 S. S3 02 W. 
 S. 3 39 W. 
 
 716 
 94 
 213 
 
 Raley. 
 
 Inigoes. 
 
 Kennedy. 
 
 GRAVELLY RUN. 
 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 10 05. 78 
 
 76 26 45. 85 
 
 S. 36 2g E. 
 N. 83 50 E. 
 N. 30 39 W. 
 
 N. 36 28 W. 
 S. 83 50 W. 
 S. 30 39 E. 
 
 1,134 
 136 
 97° 
 
 Kennedy. 
 
 Chan. 
 
 Bello. 
 
 2 
 
 38 10 28. 46 
 
 76 26 34. 00 
 
 N. 8s 06 W. 
 S. 13 35 W. 
 S. 52 01 E. 
 
 S. 85 06 E. 
 N. 13 35 E. 
 N. 52 01 W. 
 
 812 
 772 
 233 
 
 Bello. 
 Chan. 
 Gravel. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 38. 22 
 
 76 26 09. 08 
 
 N. 12 06 E. 
 N. 61 06 W. 
 S. 45 24 w. 
 
 S. 12 06 W. 
 S. 61 06 E. 
 N. 45 24 E. 
 
 544 
 
 I, 256 
 
 674 
 
 Brome. 
 McKay. 
 Gravel. 
 
 4 
 
 38 ID 59. 19 
 
 76 26 09. 28 
 
 S. 34 26 E. 
 N. I 45 W. 
 N. 69 II W. 
 
 N. 34 26 W. 
 S. I 45 E. 
 S. 69 II E. 
 
 211 
 
 542 
 817 
 
 Brome. 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 Deep. 
 
SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 GRAVELLY RUN— Continued. 
 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 163 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 5 
 
 38 10 59-62 
 
 76 26 01. 46 
 
 N. 23 03 W. S. 23 04 E. 
 N. 74 og W. S. 74 og E. 
 S. 25 13 W. N. 25 13 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 573 
 
 I, oog 
 
 2og 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 Deep. 
 
 Brome. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 6, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 6 
 
 38 10 06. 21 
 
 76 26 40. 81 
 
 N. 37 2g W. 
 S. 21 30 W. 
 S. 30 14 E. 
 
 S 37 29 E. 
 N. 21 30 E. 
 N. 30 14 W. 
 
 1,032 
 1,223 
 I, 072 
 
 Bello. 
 Grind. 
 Kennedy. 
 
 WEST ST. MARYS. 
 {Middle St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 07. 80 
 
 76 26 37. g6 
 
 S. 40 22 W. 
 S. 62 15 E. 
 N. 71 22 E. 
 
 N. 40 21 E. 
 N. 62 15 W. 
 S. 71 23 W. 
 
 512 
 997 
 788 
 
 McKay. 
 Brome. 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. 2, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 18. 76 
 
 76 26 39. 42 
 
 N. g 10 E. 
 S. 6 00 E. 
 S. 81 27 E. 
 
 S. g 10 W. 
 N. 6 00 W. 
 N. 81 27 W. 
 
 201 
 372 
 795 
 
 Pagan. 
 Deep. 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 18.43 
 
 76 26 34. 56 
 
 N. 24 59 W. 
 S. 14 10 W. 
 S. 2g 24 W. 
 
 S. 24 5g E. 
 
 N. 14 10 E. 
 N. 2g 24 E. 
 
 231 
 
 370 
 862 
 
 Pagan. 
 Deep. 
 McKay. 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 07. g8 
 
 76 26 i^. 60 
 
 N. 12 21 W. 
 S. 87 00 W. 
 S. 48 28 W. 
 
 S. 12 21 E. . 
 N. 87 00 E. 
 N. 48 28 E. 
 
 575 
 116 
 
 597 
 
 Pagan. 
 Deep. 
 McKay. 
 
 SEMINARY. 
 
 {Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 II 
 
 og 
 
 44 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 II 
 
 38 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 31 3° E. 
 
 II 21 E. 
 85 32 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 31 30 W. 
 
 II 21 w. 
 85 32 E. 
 
 223 
 
 200 
 710 
 
 Episcopal C h u r c 
 
 cross. 
 Calvert Monument. 
 Deep. 
 
 h 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 II 
 
 17 
 
 82 
 
 76 
 
 26 
 
 23 
 
 5° 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 59 34 W. 
 48 43 w. 
 76 35 E. 
 
 S. 
 N 
 N 
 
 59 34 E. 
 48 43 E. 
 76 35 W. 
 
 454 
 511 
 371 
 
 Pagan. 
 Deep. 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 
1 64 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, Mt). 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SEMINARY— Continued. 
 
 {Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 1 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 tion station. 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 ,S 
 
 38 II 25.56 
 
 76 26 03. 82 
 
 N. 34 40 E. 
 
 S. 34 40 w. 
 
 744 
 
 Bend. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 88 02 W. 
 
 N. 88 02 E. 
 
 91S 
 
 Pagan . 
 
 
 
 
 S. 24 59 W. 
 
 N. 24 59 E. 
 
 383 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 20. 60 
 
 76 26 00. 64 
 
 N. 23 28 E. 
 
 S. 23 29 W. 
 
 849 
 
 Bend. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 82 IS W. 
 
 S. 82 14 E. 
 
 I, 009 
 
 Pagan . 
 
 
 
 S. 53 51 W. 
 
 N. 53 SI E. 
 
 305 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 II 10. 80 76 26 07. 96 1 N. 10 04 E. S. 10 04 W. 
 
 146 
 
 Episcopal Church 
 
 
 
 
 
 cross. 
 
 
 
 N. 18 57 W. 
 
 S. 18 57 E. 
 
 158 
 
 Calvert Monument. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 82 47 W. 
 
 N. 82 46 E. 
 
 805 
 
 Deep. 
 
 PAGAN. 
 
 {Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.] 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 27.28 
 
 76 26 40. 00 
 
 N. 79 36 W. 
 S. 27 56 E. 
 N. 68 14 E. 
 
 a 79 36 E. 
 
 N. 27 56 W. 
 S. 68 15 W. 
 
 I, 069 
 
 lOI 
 
 1,492 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Pagan. 
 
 Bend. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 33-35 
 
 76 26 41. 14 
 
 S. 89 19 W. 
 S. 14 5° E. 
 N. 76 II E. 
 
 N. 89 19 E. 
 N. 14 50 W. 
 vS. 76 II W. 
 
 1,021 
 
 1,458 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Pagan. 
 
 Bend. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 34. 50 
 
 76 26 34. 24 
 
 S. 87 36 W. 
 S. 17 39 W. 
 
 N. 75 52 E. 
 
 N. 87 35 E. 
 N. 17 39 E. 
 
 s. 75 52 w. 
 
 I, 206 
 
 349 
 1,271 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Pagan . 
 Bend. 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 28. 18 
 
 76 26 32. 54 
 
 N. 82 34 W. 
 S. SI 38 w. 
 N. 66 14 E. 
 
 S. 82 3S E. 
 N. SI 37 E. 
 S. 66 14 W. 
 
 I, 260 
 
 193 
 1,297 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Pagan. 
 
 Bend. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 BISCOE. 
 
 (Upper Si, Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 165 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 • Longitude. 
 
 True bear ng. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 28.34 
 
 76 26 57. 20 
 
 S. 76 05 E. 
 N. 14 16 E. 
 N. 75 10 W. 
 
 N. 76 05 W. 
 S. 14 16 W. 
 S. 75 10 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 521 
 
 1,326 
 
 614 
 
 Pagan. 
 Horseshoe. 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 2, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 11 
 
 28. 66 
 
 76 27 02. 06 
 
 S. 77 55 E. 
 N. 19 39 E. 
 N. 72 30 W. 
 
 N. 77 54 W. 
 S. 19 39 w. 
 S. 72 30 E. 
 
 649 
 
 1.356 
 
 487 
 
 Pagan. 
 Horseshoe. 
 West Hollow. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 
 
 33-42 
 
 76 27 02. 00 
 
 S. 64 54 E. 
 N. 22 og E. 
 S. 88 13 W. 
 
 N. 64 54 W. 
 S. 22 09 W. 
 N. 88 13 E. 
 
 699 
 
 I, 205 
 
 466 
 
 Pagan. 
 Horseshoe. 
 West Hollow. 
 
 4 
 
 38 11 
 
 33-38 
 
 76 26 55. 58 
 
 S. 57 26 E. 
 N. 14 16 E. 
 S. 88 51 W. 
 
 N. S7 26 W. 
 S. U 16 W. 
 N. 88 51 E. 
 
 548 
 
 1,152 
 
 637 
 
 Pagan. 
 Horseshoe . 
 West Hollow. 
 
 HORSESHOE. 
 {Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 38 II 
 
 II 49. 16 
 
 76 26 52. 00 I N. 16 56 E. 
 N. 54 00 W. 
 S. 55 02 W. 
 
 76 26 56. 42 I N. 27 34 E. 
 
 N. 49 49 W. 
 
 i S. 48 25 w. 
 
 38 12 00. 60 j 76 26 50. 46 
 
 N. 36 21 E. S. 36 21 W. 
 S. 88 57 W. N. 88 57 E. 
 S. 39 42 W. i N. 39 42 E. 
 
 S. 16 56 w. 
 
 S. 54 00 E. 
 N. 55 02 E. 
 
 S. 27 34 W. 
 S. 49 49 E. 
 
 N. 48 25 E. 
 
 694 
 892 
 
 662 
 581 
 819 
 
 249 
 
 602 
 
 I, 2og 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
1 66 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SHORT POINT. 
 
 {Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 fl 
 
 1 1 48. 24 
 
 76 27 13. 76 
 
 38 II 49.96 76 27 18.60 
 
 True bear ng. 
 
 S. 16 35 W. 
 N. 51 12 E. 
 N. 2 29 E. 
 
 S. 2 24 W. 
 N. 57 59 E. 
 N. 22 49 E. 
 
 N. 16 35 E. 
 S. 51 12 W. 
 S. 2 29 W. 
 
 N. 2 24 E. 
 S- 57 59 W. 
 S. 22 49 w. 
 
 Yards. 
 535 
 984 
 406 
 
 572 
 1,058 
 
 377 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 West Hollow. 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 00. 92 
 
 76 27 12.34 
 
 N. 75 26 E. 
 N. 49 24 W. 
 S. 43 08 W. 
 
 S. 75 27 W. 
 S. 49 24 E. 
 
 N. 43 08 E. 
 
 754 
 
 486 
 
 30 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 Tenuate . 
 Brief. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 03. 66 
 
 76 27 08.66 
 
 N. 81 16 E. 
 N. 64 27 W. 
 S. 46 02 W. 
 
 S. 81 16 W. 
 
 S. 64 27 E. 
 N. 46 02 E. 
 
 639 
 517 
 164 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Tenuate. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 5 
 
 38 12 01. 82 
 
 76 27 04. 25 
 
 N. 72 48 E. 
 N. 63 59 W. 
 S. 77 34 W. 
 
 S. 72 49 W. 
 S. 63 59 E. 
 N. 77 34 E. 
 
 539 
 651 
 241 
 
 Horseshoe. 
 
 Tenuate. 
 
 Brief. 
 
 BRYAN. 
 (Upper St. Marys River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 07. 80 
 
 76 27 15.94 
 
 N. 72 59 W. 
 S. 16 36 E. 
 S. 86 59 E. 
 
 S. 72 59 E. 
 N. 16 36 W. 
 N. 86 59 W. 
 
 28s 
 265 
 827 
 
 Tenuate . 
 Brief. 
 Horseshoe . 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 09. 08 
 
 76 27 24. 36 
 
 S. 45 17 E. 
 S. 85 20 E. 
 N. 50 35 W. 
 
 N. 45 17 W. 
 N. 85 20 W. 
 S. 50 35 E. 
 
 421 
 
 1.053 
 
 63 
 
 Brief. 
 Horseshoe . 
 Tenuate. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 2, along the mean low 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 10. 28 
 
 76 27 26. 21 
 
 S. 83 27 E. 
 N. 23 30 E. 
 N. 58 55 W. 
 
 N. 83 27 W. 
 S. 23 31 W. 
 S. 58 55 E. 
 
 1, 106 
 681 
 S19 
 
 Horseshoe . 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Soak. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 14.96 
 
 76 27 25. 20 
 
 N. 27 41 E. 
 N. 70 01 W. 
 S. 9 41 w. 
 
 S. 27 41 W. 
 S. 70 01 E. 
 N. 9 41 E. 
 
 527 
 775 
 160 
 
 Martin. 
 Soak. 
 Tenuate . 
 
 5 
 
 38 12 12.86 
 
 76 27 14. 59 
 
 N. 3 58 W. 
 S. 74 15 W. 
 S. 5 20 E. 
 
 S. 3 58 E. 
 N. 74 15 E. 
 N. 5 20 W. 
 
 539 
 321 
 426 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Tenuate. 
 
 Brief. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 liOUNDARiES OF NATURAL OYSTER liARS — Continued. 
 ST. GEORGE. 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 167 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tion sta 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion. 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 23. 00 
 
 76 28 15. 13 
 
 N. 28 41 E. 
 N. 77 16 W. 
 S. 40 07 W. 
 
 S. 28 41 w. 
 S. 77 17 E. 
 
 N. 40 07 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 651 
 
 1,413 
 
 258 
 
 Cherry. 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 40. 98 
 
 76 28 19.34 
 
 S. 3 52 w. 
 
 S. 8s 22 E. 
 N. 29 21 E. 
 
 N. 3 52 E. 
 N. 8.; 22 W. 
 S. 29 21 W. 
 
 806 
 
 427 
 1,015 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 Price . 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 02. 90 
 
 76 28 24.82 
 
 S. 3 24 E. 
 S. 36 24 E. 
 N. 77 12 W. 
 
 N. 3 24 W. 
 N. 36 24 W. 
 S. 77 12 E. 
 
 1,545 
 961 
 661 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 Price. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 12. 32 
 
 76 28 00. 82 ! S. 52 27 W. 
 S. 16 24 W. 
 S. I ii E. 
 
 N. 52 27 E. 
 N. 16 24 E. 
 N. I 33 W. 
 
 2,218 
 
 1,939 
 172 
 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 Price. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 5 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 39. 96 
 
 76 28 03. 41 
 
 N. 45 49 W. 
 S. 31 53 W. 
 S. 73 48 E. . 
 
 S. 45 49 E. 
 N. 31 53 E. 
 N. 73 47 W. 
 
 1,344 
 
 906 
 
 3,652 
 
 Goose. 
 Smack. 
 Between. 
 
 
 HURDLE. 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 17. 82 
 
 76 28 32. 98 
 
 S. 85 39 E. 
 N. 46 32 E. 
 N. 61 42 W. 
 
 N. 8s 39 W. 
 S. 46 32 W. 
 S. 61 42 E. 
 
 309 
 1,085 
 1,025 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 Adams. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 38. 80 
 
 76 29 04. 22 
 
 N. ii 55 E. 
 N. 51 43 W. 
 S. 17 33 W. 
 
 S. Zi 55 W. 
 S. 51 44 E. 
 N. 17 33 E. 
 
 1, 176 
 
 1,368 
 
 233 
 
 Goose. 
 Straits. 
 Adams. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 51.97 
 
 76 28 53. 00 
 
 N. 3i 53 E. 
 N. 44 49 W. 
 S. 29 00 W. 
 
 vS. 33 53 W. 
 S. 44 49 E. 
 N. 29 00 E. 
 
 641 
 
 1,208 
 761 
 
 Goose. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Adams. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 40. 98 
 
 76 28 19. 34 
 
 S. 3 52 W. 
 
 S. 85 22 E. 
 
 N. 29 21 E. 
 
 N. 3 52 E. 
 N. 85 22 W. 
 S. 29 21 w. 
 
 806 
 
 427 
 
 1,015 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 Price. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 23.00 
 
 76 28 15. 13 
 
 N. 28 41 E. 
 N. 77 16 W. 
 S. 40 07 W. 
 
 S. 28 41 w. 
 S. 77 17 E. 
 N. 40 07 E. 
 
 651 
 
 1,413 
 
 258 
 
 Cherry. 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 
1 68 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 GOOSE POINT. 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S 
 tion stati 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. | Back. 
 
 1 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 40. 98 
 
 76 28 19.34 
 
 f . 
 
 S. 3 52 W. , N. 3 52 E. 
 S. 85 22 E. N. 8s 22 W. 
 N. 29 21 E. j S. 29 21 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 806 
 
 427 
 
 I, 015 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherr>-. 
 Price. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 51.97 
 
 76 28 53.00 
 
 N. 33 53 E. ; S. 33 53 W. 
 N. 44 49 W. ! S. 44 49 E. 
 S. 29 00 W. N. 29 00 E. 
 
 641 
 1,208 
 
 761 
 
 Goose. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Adams. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 07. 74 
 
 76 28 39. 59 
 
 S. 31 14 W. , N. 31 14 E. 
 S. 15 52 E. N. 15 52 W. 
 S. 45 49 E. N. 45 49 W. 
 
 1,400 
 i>774 
 1,344 
 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 Cherr>'. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of th 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its 
 
 e shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 02. 90 
 
 76 28 24. 82 
 
 S. 3 24 E. N. 3 24 W. 
 S. 36 24 E. N. 36 24 W. 
 N. 77 12 W. S. 77 12 E. 
 
 1.545 
 961 
 661 
 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 Price. 
 
 
 ISLAND SHORE. 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 38. 80 
 
 76 29 04. 22 
 
 N. 33 55 E. 
 N. 51 43 W. 
 S. 17 33 W. 
 
 S. 33 SS W. 
 S. 51 44 E. 
 
 N. 17 ii E. 
 
 1, 176 
 1,368 
 
 233 
 
 Goose. 
 Straits. 
 Adams. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 48. 56 
 
 76 29 31.42 
 
 S. 49 55 E. 
 N. 10 09 E. 
 N. zi 58 W. 
 
 N. 49 55 W. 
 S. 10 09 w. 
 S. 33 58 E. 
 
 . 855 
 988 
 626 
 
 Adams. 
 Coombs. 
 Straits. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 00. 28 
 
 76 29 40. 90 
 
 S. 43 48 E. 
 N. 36 29 E. 
 N. 38 13 W. 
 
 N. 43 48 W. 
 S. 36 29 W. 
 S. 38 13 E. 
 
 i>3io 
 717 
 156 
 
 Adams. 
 Coombs. 
 Straits. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 15.42 
 
 76 29 40-34 
 
 S. 16 03 w. 
 N. 80 53 E. 
 N. 3 04 E. 
 
 N. 16 03 E. 
 S. 80 S3 W. 
 S. 3 04 W. 
 
 402 
 417 
 478 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 51.97 
 
 76 28 53. 00 
 
 N. 33 53 E. 
 N. 44 49 W. 
 S. 29 00 w. 
 
 S. Z5 S3 W. 
 S. 44 49 E. 
 
 N. 29 00 E. 
 
 641 
 
 1,208 
 
 761 
 
 Goose. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Adams. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MILBOURNE SHORE. 
 
 (Si. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 169 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 °7 51- 97 
 
 76 28 53. 00 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 33 S3 E. 
 44 49 W. 
 29 00 W. 
 
 S. iZ 53 W. 
 S. 44 49 E. 
 N. 29 00 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 641 
 
 1,208 
 
 761 
 
 Goose. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Adams. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 15. 42 
 
 76 29 40. 34 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 16 03 w. 
 
 80 53 E. 
 3 04 E. 
 
 N. 16 03 E. 
 S. 80 53 W. 
 S. 3 04 w. 
 
 402 
 417 
 478 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 21. 42 
 
 76 29 43. 00 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 3 54 W. 
 74 14 E. 
 19 IS E. 
 
 N. 3 54 E. 
 N. 74 13 W. 
 S. 19 15 W. 
 
 595 
 5or 
 291 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 27. 38 
 
 76 29 45. 70 
 
 1 
 
 N 
 
 55 31 W. 
 58 41 E. 
 66 20 E. 
 
 N. 55 31 E. 
 N. 58 41 W. 
 S. 66 20 W. 
 
 521 
 649 
 184 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 29 
 
 80 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 12 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 06 
 
 76 29 27. 82 1 S. 88 30 W. 
 S. 27 00 w. 
 S. 10 33 E. 
 
 76 29 24. 
 
 76 29 04. 76 
 
 76 29 01. 94 
 
 S. 49 02 w. 
 
 S. 17 32 E. 
 
 S. 74 55 E. 
 
 N. 71 50 W. 
 
 S. 2 22 W. 
 
 S. 77 28 E. 
 
 S. 87 51 W. 
 
 S. 4 50 W. 
 
 S. 59 41 E. 
 
 N. 88 30 E. 
 N. 27 00 E. 
 N. 10 22> W. 
 
 N. 49 01 E. 
 N. 17 31 W. 
 N. 74 55 W. 
 
 50 E. 
 22 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 
 N. 77 28 W. 
 
 N. 87 51 E. 
 N. 4 50 E. 
 N. 59 41 W. 
 
 308 I Taylor. 
 980 Straits. 
 426 Coombs. 
 
 692 
 1,598 
 1,250 
 
 564 
 
 1,348 
 
 687 
 
 Straits. 
 Adams. 
 Goose. 
 
 Coombs. 
 Adams. 
 Goose. 
 
 611 Coombs. 
 1, 551 Adams. 
 690 i Goose. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 8 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 9, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 9 
 
 38 08 07. 74 
 
 76 28 39. 59 i S. SI 14 W. 
 S. 15 52 E. 
 S. 45 49 E. 
 
 N. 31 14 E. 
 N. 15 52 W. 
 N. 45 49 W. 
 
 1,400 
 1,774 
 1,344 
 
 Adams. 
 Smack. 
 Cherry. 
 
170 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BEDS — Continued. 
 
 STRAITS. 
 
 (St. George River — Chart No .24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 2 
 
 38 08 04. 18 
 38 08 15. 94 
 
 76 29 58. 62 
 76 30 07. 24 
 
 / 
 S. 88 40 E. 
 N. 9 S3 W. 
 N. 88 00 W. 
 
 S. 83 36 W. 
 S. 56 II E. 
 
 N. 57 45 E. 
 
 N. 88 40 W. 
 S. 9 53 E. 
 S. 88 01 E. 
 
 N. 83 35 E. 
 N. 56 II W. 
 S. 57 45 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 376 
 
 49S 
 
 2,913 
 
 2, 699 
 
 728 
 171 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Piney Point Light. 
 
 Piney Point Light. 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 38 08 15. 32 
 
 4 38 08 13. 00 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low- 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 water line of the shore to corner No. 3, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 30 01. 66 
 
 S. 49 54 E. 
 N. 85 57 E. 
 N. 2 03 W. 
 
 N. 49 54 W. 
 S. 85 56 W. 
 S. 2 03 E. 
 
 596 
 982 
 
 115 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 29 57-38 
 
 S. 48 12 E. 
 N. 80 19 E. 
 N. 31 49 W. 
 
 N. 48 13 W. 
 S. 80 19 W. 
 S. 31 49 E. 
 
 459 
 878 
 224 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 TARKHILL. 
 (St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 38 08 20. 03 
 
 38 08 50. 
 
 38 09 03.21 
 
 38 08 48. 22 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 58 
 
 70 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 54 
 
 84 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 5°- 
 
 34 
 
 76 
 
 29 
 
 30- 
 
 20 
 
 N. 57 56 E. I S. 57 56 W. 
 
 N. 21 12 W. I S. 21 13 E. 
 
 S. 60 30 W. I N. 60 30 E. 
 
 N. 57 12 W. S. 57 13 E. 
 
 S. 54 19 W. ! N. 54 19 E. 
 
 S. 55 35 E. I N. 55 35 W. 
 
 N. 80 34 W. 
 S. 36 34 W. 
 S. 14 42 E. 
 
 N. 66 37 W. 
 S. 75 ii W. 
 S. 21 17 W. 
 
 S. 80 35 E. 
 
 N. 36 34 E. 
 N. 14 42 W. 
 
 S. 66 38 E. 
 
 N. 75 33 E. 
 N. 21 16 E. 
 
 607 
 814 
 95 
 
 1.077 
 489 
 337 
 
 I, 040 
 867 
 623 
 
 I, 702 
 
 390 
 676 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 Russell. 
 Tarkhill. 
 Taylor. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 27. 38 
 
 76 29 45. 70 
 
 S. 55 31 W. 
 S. 58 41 E. 
 N. 66 20 E. 
 
 N. 55 31 E. 
 N. 58 41 W. 
 S. 66 20 W. 
 
 521 
 649 
 184 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 6 
 
 38 08 21. 42 
 
 76 29 43. 00 
 
 S. 3 54 W. 
 S. 74 14 E. 
 N. 19 15 E. 
 
 N. 3 54 E. 
 N. 74 13 W. 
 S. 19 15 W. 
 
 595 
 5°i 
 291 
 
 Straits. 
 
 Coombs. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
SURVE'. OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SWAN. 
 (St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 171 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True beating. 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tiou station. 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 20. 03 
 
 76 29 58. 70 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 57 56 E. 
 21 12 W. 
 
 S. 57 56 W. 
 
 S. 21 13 E. 
 
 607 
 
 814 
 
 Taylor. 
 Robrecht. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 
 
 60 30 w. 
 
 N. 60 30 E. 
 
 95 
 
 Swan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 27. 78 
 
 76 30 07. 22 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N. 
 
 25 03 E. 
 
 85 22 E. 
 
 7 45 W. 
 
 N. 25 03 W. 
 S. 85 22 W. 
 S. 7 45 E. 
 
 340 
 744 
 5°3 
 
 Swan. 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 42. 54 
 
 76 30 09. 76 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 
 14 42 E. 
 82 04 E. 
 
 N. 14 42 W. 
 S. 82 04 w. 
 
 833 
 681 
 
 Swan. 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 
 
 7 19 W. 
 
 S. 7 19 E. 
 
 I, 167 
 
 Lowell. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 50. 98 
 
 76 29 54. 84 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 57 12 W. 
 
 54 19 W. 
 
 55 35 E. 
 
 S. 57 13 E. 
 N. 54 19 E. 
 N. 55 35 W. 
 
 1.077 
 489 
 337 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 ROLLIN. 
 [St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 so. 80 
 
 76 30 07. 82 
 
 N. 43 36 W. 
 S. 10 32 w. 
 S. 73 31 E. 
 
 S. 43 36 E. 
 
 N. 10 32 E. 
 N. 73 31 W. 
 
 813 
 283 
 651 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 59. 04 
 
 76 30 20. 32 
 
 S. 26 49 E. 
 N. 12 26 E. 
 
 N. 36 13 W. 
 
 N. 26 49 W. 
 S. 12 26 W. 
 S. 36 13 E. 
 
 623 
 616 
 
 38s 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Lowell. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 03. S7 
 
 76 30 12. 88 
 
 N. 8 19 W. 
 N. 69 39 W. 
 S. 6 41 E. 
 
 S. 8 19 E. 
 S. 69 39 E. 
 N. 6 41 W. 
 
 453 
 454 
 714 
 
 Lowell. 
 Russell. 
 Robrecht. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 50.98 
 
 76 29 54. 84 
 
 N. 57 12 W. 
 S. 54 19 W. 
 S. 55 35 E. 
 
 S. 57 13 E. 
 N. 54 19 E. 
 
 N. 55 35 W. 
 
 1,077 
 489 
 337 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 CEDAR POINT. 
 
 (St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 50.98 
 
 76 29 54. 84 
 
 N..57 12 W. 
 S. 54 19 w. 
 S. 55 35 E. 
 
 S. 57 13 E. 
 N. 54 19 E. 
 N. 55 35 W. 
 
 1,077 
 489 
 337 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Tarkhill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 03. 57 
 
 76 30 12. 88 
 
 N. 8 19 W. 
 N. 69 39 W. 
 S. 6 41 E. 
 
 S. 8 19 E. 
 S. 69 39 E. 
 N. 6 41 W. 
 
 453 
 454 
 714 
 
 Lowell. 
 Russell. 
 Robrecht. 
 
172 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 CEDAR POINT— Continued. 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 3 
 
 38 OQ 10. 59 
 
 76 30 01. 22 
 
 N. 45 13 E. 
 N. 60 37 W. 
 S. 83 44 w. 
 
 S. 45 13 W. 
 S. 60 37 E. 
 N. 83 44 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 434 
 432 
 740 
 
 Arbuckle. 
 
 Lowell. 
 Russell. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 03.21 
 
 76 29 50. 34 
 
 N. 80 34 W. 
 S. 36 34 w. 
 S. 14 42 E. 
 
 S. 80 35 E. 
 N. 36 34 E. 
 N. 14 42 W. 
 
 I, 040 
 867 
 623 
 
 Russell. 
 Robrecht. 
 
 TarkhiU. 
 
 SHEHAN. 
 {Si. George River — Chart No. 24.] 
 
 5Q. 04 I 76 30 20. 
 
 09 04. 56 I 76 30 28. 60 
 
 S. 26 49 E. 
 N. 12 26 E. 
 N. 36 13 W. 
 
 S. 34 03 E. 
 N. 40 23 E. 
 N. 3 II W. 
 
 N. 26 49 W. 
 S. 12 26 W. 
 S. 36 13 E. 
 
 N.^4 03 W. 
 S. 40 23 w. 
 S. 3 II E. 
 
 623 
 616 
 38s 
 
 545 
 125 
 
 Robrecht. 
 
 Lowell. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Robrecht. 
 Lowell. 
 Russell . 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 OQ 
 
 08. 
 
 25 
 
 09 
 
 10. 
 
 60 
 
 09 
 
 15- 
 
 18 
 
 09 
 
 18. 
 
 67 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 28. 
 
 86 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 24- 
 
 20 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 27 
 
 62 
 
 76 
 
 30 
 
 20 
 
 18 
 
 S. 30 25 E 
 N. 51 05 E 
 N 
 
 N. 30 24 W. 
 
 17 w. _ I s'. 
 
 51 OS W. 
 4 17 E. 
 
 N. 48 08 E. ' S. 48 08 W. 
 N. 13 26 W. I S. 13 26 E. 
 S. 57 26 W. ' N. 57 26 E. 
 
 S. 8 04 W. 
 N. 80 07 E. 
 N. 8 47 W. 
 
 N. 8 04 E. 
 S. 80 07 W. 
 S. 8 47 E. 
 
 N. 29 42 W. S. 29 42 E. 
 S. a 20 W. j N. ii 20 E. 
 S. 64 47 E. I N. 64 47 W. 
 
 I, 005 
 463 
 875 
 
 316 
 816 
 
 235 
 645 
 
 599 
 
 421 
 142 
 
 Robrecht. 
 Lowell . 
 Shehan. 
 
 Lowell. 
 Shehan. 
 Russell. 
 
 Russell. 
 Lowell. 
 Shehan. 
 
 Shehan. 
 Russell. 
 Ujwell. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 7, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 38 eg 18. 02 
 
 38 09 14. 82 
 
 76 30 08. 56 S. 77 51 W. 
 S. I 32 w. 
 N. 83 46 E. 
 
 76 29 58. 94 N. 56 37 E. 
 N. 80 59 W. 
 S. 74 26 W. 
 
 N. 77 51 E. 
 N. I 32 E. 
 S. 83 46 W. 
 
 S. s6 37 W. 
 S. 80 59 E. 
 
 N. 74 25 E. 
 
 185 [ Lowell. 
 1, 196 Robrecht. 
 506 Arbuckle. 
 
 296 Arbuckle . 
 442 Lowell. 
 827 Russell. 
 
SURVEY OP OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SHEHAN— Continued . 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 173 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. j Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / /, 
 
 / / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 og 10. 5g 
 
 76 30 01. 22 
 
 N. 45 13 E. S. 45 13 W. 
 N. 60 37 W. S. 60 37 E. 
 S. 83 44 W. N. 83 44 E. 
 
 434 
 432 
 740 
 
 Arbuckle. 
 
 Lowell. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 10 
 
 38 09 03. 57 
 
 76 30 12. 88 
 
 N. 8 19 W. S. 8 19 E. 
 N. 69 39 W. S. 69 39 E. 
 S. 6 41 E. N. 6 41 W. 
 
 453 
 454 
 714 
 
 Lowell. 
 Russell. 
 Robrecht. 
 
 LONG. 
 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 20. 80 
 
 76 30 31. 64 
 
 S. 73 01 E. 
 N. I 05 E. 
 N. 80 37 E. 
 
 N. 7s 01 W. 
 S. I 05 W. 
 S. 80 37 W. 
 
 454 
 451 
 439 
 
 Lowell. 
 Shehan. 
 Wall. 
 
 2 
 
 38 og 38. 47 
 
 76 30 36. 20 
 
 N. 53 23 W. 
 S. 30 43 W. 
 S. 41 36 E. 
 
 S. 53 23 E. 
 N. 30 43 E. 
 N. 41 36 W. 
 
 611 
 610 
 196 
 
 Chadwick. 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Shehan. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 29. 00 
 
 76 30 17. 70 
 
 S. 75 42 W. 
 S. 23 03 w. 
 S. 67 06 E. 
 
 N. 75 42 E. 
 N. 23 03 E. 
 N. 67 06 W. 
 
 830 
 
 759 
 810 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Russell. 
 
 Arbuckle. 
 
 CHADWICK. 
 {St. George River — Chart No. 24. 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 28. 78 
 
 76 30 47- 39 
 
 S. 3 56 w. 
 N. 67 08 E. 
 N. 15 36 W. 
 
 N. 3 56 E. 
 S. 67 09 W. 
 S. 15 36 E. , 
 
 198 
 
 464 
 718 
 
 Wall. 
 -Shehan. 
 Chadwick. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 31.02 
 
 76 30 52. ig 
 
 S. 22 42 E. 
 N. 79 19 E. 
 N. 6 03 W. 
 
 N. 22 42 W. 
 
 S. 79 19 w. 
 
 S. 6 03 E. 
 
 296 
 
 565 
 620 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Shehan. 
 
 Chadwick. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 46. 26 
 
 76 30 47. 96 
 
 N. 60 07 W. 
 S. 80 52 W. 
 S. 06 E. 
 
 S. 60 07 E. 
 N. 80 52 E. 
 N. 06 W. 
 
 206 
 
 • 478 
 787 
 
 Chadwick. 
 
 Guither. 
 
 Wall. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 39. 14 
 
 76 30 41. 50 
 
 N. 75 42 W. 
 S. 17 18 W. 
 S. 58 04 E. 
 
 S. 75 42 E. 
 N. 17 18 E. 
 N. 58 04 W. 
 
 665 
 573 
 319 
 
 Guither. 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Shehan. 
 
iH 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MC. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 MOULDY CREEK. 
 (Upper Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tion St 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 a tion. 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 00. GO 
 
 / // 
 76 37 51.44 
 
 N. I 24 W. 
 N. 39 58 W. 
 S. 68 31 W. 
 
 S. I 24 E. 
 S. 39 58 E. 
 N. 68 31 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 782 
 988 
 334 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Noname. 
 
 Mouldy. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 00. 00 
 
 76 37 58- 74 
 
 N. 48 21 E. 
 N. 30 II W. 
 S. 43 35 W. 
 
 S. 48 21 W. 
 S. 30 II E. 
 N. 43 35 E. 
 
 370 
 876 
 168 
 
 Pine. 
 
 Noname. 
 
 Mouldy. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 28. 70 
 
 76 38 05. 44 
 
 S. 51 12 w. 
 S. 62 17 E. 
 N. 21 22 E. 
 
 N. 51 12 E. 
 N. 62 17 W. 
 S. 21 22 W. 
 
 336 
 398 
 655 
 
 Noname. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Buzzard. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 24. 63 
 
 76 37 52. 98 
 
 S. 82 55 W. 
 S. 24 20 E. 
 N. 35 26 E. 
 
 N. 82 55 E. 
 N. 24 20 W. 
 S. 35 26 w. 
 
 598 
 
 52 
 436 
 
 Noname. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Com. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. x 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 ISLAND. 
 (Upper Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 15 59-22 
 
 76 38 50. 08 
 
 S. 83 15 E. 
 N. 23 09 E. 
 N. 84 52 W. 
 
 N. 83 14 W. 
 S. 23 09 W. 
 S. 84 53 E. 
 
 656 
 270 
 744 
 
 Beau. 
 
 Healey. 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 16 05- 53 
 
 76 38 47.26 
 
 S. 55 16 W. 
 S. 2 03 E. 
 N. 41 18 E. 
 
 N. 55 16 E. 
 N. '2 03 W. 
 S. 41 18 W. 
 
 967 
 889 
 
 47 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 Healey. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 16 04. 84 
 
 76 38 40. 20 
 
 S. 55 35 E. 
 N. 29 49 E. 
 N. 69 28 W. 
 
 N. 55 35 W. 
 S. 29 49 w. 
 S. 69 28 E. 
 
 471 
 166 
 167 
 
 Beau. 
 Belle. 
 Healey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 16 II. 84 
 
 76 38 25. 36 
 
 N. 36 47 E. 
 . S. 73 37 W. 
 S. 36 W. 
 
 S. 36 47 W. 
 N. 73 37 E. 
 N. 36 E. 
 
 447 
 325 
 503 
 
 Noname. 
 
 Belle. 
 
 Beau. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 16 03. 00 
 
 76 38 19. 42 
 
 N. 66 14 W. 
 S. 38 34 W. 
 S. 62 46 E. 
 
 S. 66 14 E. 
 N. 38 34 E. 
 N. 62 45 W. 
 
 513 
 263 
 488 
 
 Belle. 
 Beau. 
 Mouldy. 
 
I 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 PAW PAW HOLLOW. 
 
 {Upper Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 175 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distauce. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. ttiangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 . Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 46. 00 
 
 76 38 ss. 86 
 
 N. 48 48 W. 
 N. 79 15 W. 
 S. 48 32 E. 
 
 S. 48 48 E. 
 S. 79 IS E. 
 N. 48 32 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 779 
 576 
 348 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 2 
 
 38 IS 53-84 
 
 76 39 09. 82 
 
 N. 40 59 W. 
 S. 51 13 w. 
 S. 51 56 E. 
 
 S. 40 59 E. 
 N. 51 13 E. 
 N. 51 56 W. 
 
 328 
 
 2 5° 
 
 803 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 ■ 3 
 
 38 16 09. 17 
 
 76 38 58. 40 
 
 S. 62 36 w. 
 
 S. 22 04 W. 
 
 S- 75 03 E. 
 
 N. 62 35 E. 
 N. 22 04 E. 
 N. 75 03 W. 
 
 584 
 
 2,773 
 
 339 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 What. 
 
 Healey. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 05. S3 
 
 76 38 47. 26 
 
 S. 55 16 W. 
 S. 2 OS E. 
 N. 41 18 E. 
 
 N. 55 16 E. 
 N. 2 03 W. 
 S. 41 18 W. 
 
 967 
 
 889 
 
 47 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 Healey. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 59-22 
 
 76 38 50. 08 
 
 S. 83 15 E. 
 N. 23 09 E. 
 N. 84 52 W. 
 
 N. 83 14 W. 
 S. 23 09 w. 
 S. 84 53 E. 
 
 656 
 270 
 744 
 
 Beau. 
 
 Healey. 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 LOVERS POINT. 
 (Middle Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 27.30 
 
 76 39 02. 52 
 
 N. 47 33 E. 
 
 S. 47 33 W. 
 
 593 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 27 48 W. 
 
 S. 27 48 E. 
 
 834 
 
 Trees. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 38 SO W. 
 
 N. 38 so E. 
 
 1,486 
 
 What. 
 
 2 
 
 38 IS $z- 84 
 
 76 39 09. 82 
 
 N. 40 59 W. 
 
 S. 40 59 E. 
 
 328 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 51 13 W. 
 
 N. 51 13 E. 
 
 250 
 
 Trees. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 51 56 E. 
 
 N. 51 56 W. 
 
 803 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 3 
 
 38 IS 46.00 
 
 76 38 S5- 86 
 
 N. 48 48 W. 
 
 S. 48 48 E. 
 
 779 
 
 Hollow. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 79 15 W. 
 
 S. 79 IS E. 
 
 576 
 
 Trees. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 48 32 E. 
 
 N. 48 32 W. 
 
 348 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 4 
 
 38 IS 27. 46 
 
 76 38 55- 38 
 
 N. 32 07 E. 
 
 S. 32 07 W. 
 
 466 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 
 
 
 N. 38 19 W. 
 
 S. 38 19 E. 
 
 934 
 
 Trees. 
 
 
 
 
 S. 43 58 w. 
 
 N. 43 58 E. 
 
 1,616 
 
 What. 
 
176 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 STONY. 
 
 (Middle Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 18.94 
 
 76 39 49. 00 
 
 N. 21 58 W. S. 21 58 E. 
 S. 54 43 W. i N. 54 43 E. 
 S. 19 07 E. N. 19 07 W. 
 
 423 
 
 1,390 
 
 930 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 What. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 30. 80 
 
 76 40 39. 14 
 
 N. 68 57 W. 1 S. 68 57 E. 
 S. 9 22 E. N. 9 21 W. 
 S. 89 39 E. N. 89 39 W. 
 
 363 
 I, 2ig 
 
 1,175 
 
 Cherry Cove. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 36. 14 
 
 76 40 35. 30 
 
 S. 83 32 W. N. 83 32 E. 
 S. 3 58 E. N. 3 58 W. 
 S. 46 27 E. N. 46 26 W. 
 
 443 
 1,387 
 2,118 
 
 Cherry Cove. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 What 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 orner No. 3 alo 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 ng the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 4, excluding 
 ss than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 4 
 
 38 IS 42. 60 
 
 76 39 42- 36 
 
 S. 39 36 W. 
 S. 4 27 E. 
 
 N. 71 39 E. 
 
 N. 39 36 E. 
 N. 4 27 W. 
 S. 71 39 W. 
 
 525 
 1,679 
 
 705 
 
 Paw. 
 
 What. 
 
 Trees. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 38. 58 
 
 76 39 34. 38 
 
 N. 89 07 E. 
 N. 51 59 E. 
 S. 63 44 w. 
 
 S. 89 07 W. 
 S. SI 59 W. 
 N. 63 44 E. 
 
 1,285 
 581 
 610 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 GOUGH. 
 
 (Middle Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 14 52. 18 
 
 76 39 58. 20 
 
 N. 87 II E. 
 N. 3 48 E. 
 N. 83 39 W. 
 
 S. 87 12 W. 
 
 S. 3 48 W. 
 S. 83 39 E. 
 
 549 
 1,298 
 
 897 
 
 What. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 14 59- 78 
 
 76 39 59. 20 
 
 S. 68 10 E. 
 
 N. 6 12 E. 
 S. 79 42 w. 
 
 N. 68 10 W. 
 sS. 6 12 W. 
 N. 79 41 E. 
 
 620 
 
 1,044 
 
 878 
 
 What. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 15 00. 46 
 
 76 39 19. 05 
 
 N. a 54 E. 
 N. 43 17 W. 
 S. 84 40 W. 
 
 S. 33 54 W. 
 S. 43 18 E. 
 N. 84 40 E. 
 
 1,573 
 1,392 
 1,940 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 14 56. 02 
 
 76 39 18. 40 
 
 N. 30 35 E. 
 N. 39 Si W. 
 S. 89 05 w. 
 
 S. 30 35 W. 
 S. 39 54 E. 
 N. 89 04 E. 
 
 1,691 
 I, 516 
 1,949 
 
 Lovers. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF N.\TURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 BLACK WALNUT. 
 
 [Lower Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 177 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I,atitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 31-04 
 
 76 41 12.92 
 
 S. Si 47 W. 
 s'^- 3 33 E. 
 N. 54 56 E. 
 
 N. 81 47 E. 
 N. 3 33 W. 
 S. 54 55 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I, 191 
 
 84 
 
 412 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 Dune. 
 
 Fence. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 40. 99 
 
 76 41 27. 04 
 
 N. 64 31 W. 
 S. 57 49 w. 
 S. 42 23 E. 
 
 S. 64 31 E. 
 N. 57 49 E. 
 N. 42 23 W. 
 
 749 
 949 
 564 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 Dune. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 53. 04 
 
 76 41 10. 31 
 
 S. 85 4S W. 
 S. 28 06 E. 
 N. 86 06 E. 
 
 N. 8s 43 E. 
 N. 28 06 W. 
 S. 86 06 W. 
 
 I. 125 
 
 573 
 
 I, 029 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 Fence. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 07. 04 
 
 76 40 27. 90 
 
 N. 47 48 E. 
 N. 34 22 W. 
 S. 14 06 W. 
 
 S. 47 48 w. 
 S. 34 22 E. 
 N. 14 06 E. 
 
 I, 182 
 
 I, 129 
 
 413 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Cherry Cove. 
 Protestant. 
 
 5 
 
 38 14 59. 78 
 
 76 39 59. 20 
 
 S. 68 10 E. 
 N. 6 12 E. 
 S. 79 42 W. 
 
 N. 68 10 W. 
 S. 6 12 W. 
 N. 79 41 E. 
 
 620 
 
 1,044 
 878 
 
 What. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 6 
 
 38 14 52. 18 
 
 76 39 58. 20 
 
 N. 87 II E. 
 N. 3 48 E. 
 N. 83 39 W. 
 
 S. 87 12 w. 
 S. 3 48 W. 
 S. 83 39 E. 
 
 549 
 
 1,298 
 
 897 
 
 What. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 7 
 
 38 14 44. 29 
 
 76 39 57. 42 
 
 N. 26 07 E. 
 N. 2 24 E. 
 N. 68 10 W. 
 
 S. 26 07 w. 
 
 S. 2 24 W. 
 S. 68 10 E. 
 
 2,436 
 
 1,563 
 
 982 
 
 Trees. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 orner No. 7 alo 
 ove, or inlet les 
 
 ng the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 « than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 RAILWAY. 
 {Lower Breiotis Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 53. 58 
 
 76 41 so. 42 
 
 S. 28 OS W. 
 S. 68 39 E. 
 
 N. 2 24 E. 
 
 N. 28 OS E. 
 N. 68 38 W. 
 S. 2 24 W. 
 
 116 
 
 1,434 
 
 945 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 Fence. 
 
 Compton. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 59.46 
 
 76 41 59. 28 
 
 S. 31 08 E. 
 S. 86 24 E. 
 N. 20 12 E. 
 
 N. 31 08 W. 
 N. 86 23 W. 
 
 S. 20 12 W. 
 
 35° 
 
 2,334 
 
 795 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 Compton. 
 
 3 
 
 38 IS 32. 48 
 
 76 41 36. 98 
 
 S. 40 53 w. 
 S. 54 02 E. 
 S. 88 37 E. 
 
 N. 40 53 E. 
 N. 54 02 W. 
 N. 88 36 W. 
 
 487 
 2,145 
 2,713 
 
 Compton. 
 
 Protestant. 
 
 Paw. 
 
 4 
 
 38 IS 29. 21 
 
 76 41 19. 62 
 
 S. 71 43 W. 
 S. 47 53 E. 
 N. 76 00 E. 
 
 N. 71 42 E. 
 N. 47 53 W. 
 S. 76 00 W. 
 
 821 
 
 1,718 
 
 761 
 
 Compton. 
 Protestant. 
 Cherry Cove. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 26.92 
 
 76 40 41. 23 
 
 S. 13 20 E. 
 N. 84 IS E. 
 N. 47 15 W. 
 
 N. 13 20 W. 
 S. 84 16 W. 
 S. 47 IS E. 
 
 I, 102 
 
 1,236 
 
 384 
 
 Protestant. 
 Paw. 
 Cherry Cove. 
 
178 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 BRETONS BAY. 
 
 (Lower Bretons Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tion St 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 • 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 ation. 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 25. 00 
 
 76 41 42. 04 
 
 S. 86 12 E. 
 N. 17 51 W. 
 N. 85 17 W. 
 
 N. 86 II W. 
 S. 17 51 E. 
 vS. 85 17 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 696 
 904 
 406 
 
 Grove. 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 38- 98 
 
 76 42 01. 00 
 
 S. 12 49 E. 
 S. 66 39 E. 
 N. 30 II E. 
 
 N. 12 49 W. 
 N. 66 39 W. 
 S. 30 II W. 
 
 448 
 
 1,306 
 
 452 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 Grove. 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 3 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 ^ 
 
 38 14 48. 12 
 
 76 41 54- 53 
 
 S. 5 33 W. N. 5 33 E. 
 S. 51 12 E. N. 51 II W. 
 N. 33 50 E. S. 33 50 W. 
 
 75° 
 
 1,318 
 
 98 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 Grove. 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 49. 81 
 
 76 41 34. 62 
 
 S. 66 36 E. 
 S. 36 51 W. 
 N. 86 55 W. 
 
 N. 66 36 W. 
 N. 36 51 E. 
 S. 86 55 E. 
 
 998 
 
 I, 006 
 476 
 
 Fence. 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 Sandbar. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 14 25. 80 
 
 76 41 31. 20 
 
 S. 79 48 E. 
 N. 34 II W. 
 N. 89 28 W. 
 
 N. 79 47 W. 
 S. 34 12 E. 
 S. 89 28 E. 
 
 413 
 
 I, 006 
 
 692 
 
 Grove. 
 Sandbar 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 
 BLUE SOW. 
 
 {Lower Bretons Bay — Chart No. 2^.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 46.40 
 
 76 42 40. 16 
 
 N. 45 50 E. 
 N. 59 56 W. 
 S. 25 57 W. 
 
 S. 45 50 W. 
 S. 59 56 E. 
 
 N. 25 57 E. 
 
 805 
 
 930 
 
 1.938 
 
 Kay wood. 
 St. Clement. 
 Heron. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 50. 86 
 
 76 42 44. 04 
 
 N. 58 54 E. 
 N. 6s 47 W. 
 S. 21 32 w. 
 
 S. 58 54 W. 
 S. 65 48 E. 
 N. 21 31 E. 
 
 795 
 
 769 
 
 2, 030 
 
 Kay wood. 
 St. Clement. 
 Heron. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 00. 95 
 
 76 42 26. 48 
 
 S. 88 47 W. 
 S. 28 30 W. 
 N. 71 48 E. 
 
 N. 88 46 E. 
 N. 28 29 E. 
 S. 71 48 w. 
 
 1,168 
 
 2,540 
 224 
 
 St. Clement. 
 Heron. 
 
 Kay wood. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 omer No. 3 along the mean low 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to comer No. 4, exc 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 uding 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 08. 44 
 
 76 42 13. 04 
 
 S. 38 19 W. 
 S. 88 02 E. 
 
 N. 35 21 E. 
 
 N. 38 ig E. 
 N. 88 03 W. 
 S. 35 21 W. 
 
 233 
 
 1,574 
 
 725 
 
 Kay wood. 
 
 Cedoak. 
 
 Newtown. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 14 17. 82 
 
 76 41 56. 29 
 
 N. 79 38 E. 
 N. s 21 W. 
 S. 49 47 W. 
 
 S. 79 39 W. 
 S. 5 21 E. 
 N. 49 46 E. 
 
 1,091 
 277 
 772 
 
 Grove. 
 Newtown. 
 Kay wood. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 14 13.42 
 
 76 41 52. 08 
 
 N. 70 18 E. 
 N. 18 00 W. 
 S. 63 28 W. 
 
 S. 70 19 W. 
 S. 18 00 E. 
 N. 63 28 E. 
 
 1,021 
 446 
 784 
 
 Grove. 
 Newtow'n. 
 Kay wood. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COITNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER UARS — continued. 
 
 HERON ISLAND SOUND. 
 
 {Enlmncc to Breloiis and St. Clement Bays — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 •79 
 
 n"' 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 1 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 08. 76 
 
 76 42 46. 00 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 21 49 E. 
 20 31 W. 
 55 40 W. 
 
 S. 21 49 W. 
 
 S. 20 31 E. 
 N. 55 40 E. 
 
 1.975 
 
 1.853 
 
 839 
 
 Kaywood . 
 St. Clement. 
 Heron. 
 
 - 
 
 38 13 32. 26 
 
 76 43 05. 00 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 8 25 W. 
 50 02 E. 
 8 40 W. 
 
 N. 8 25 E. 
 S. 50 02 w. 
 S. 8 40 E. 
 
 1,280 
 
 I, 615 
 
 956 
 
 Heron . 
 Kaywood. 
 St. Clement. 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 47.42 
 
 76 41 ii. 00 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 37 47 E. 
 66 29 W. 
 56 01 W. 
 
 S. 37 48 w. 
 S. 66 29 E. 
 N. 56 00 E. 
 
 829 
 1. 319 
 3,177 
 
 Cedoak. 
 
 Kaywood. 
 
 Heron. 
 
 HERON ISLAND REEF. 
 
 {Entrance to Bretons and St. Clement Bays — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 54- 73 
 
 76 43 12. 04 
 
 N. I 08 E. 
 N. 30 49 W. 
 S. 68 40 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 I 08 W. 
 30 50 E. 
 68 39 E. 
 
 2, 209 
 3.3°5 
 2.592 
 
 St. Clement. 
 St. Patrick. 
 Blakistone I 
 Light. 
 
 sland 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 07. 68 
 
 76 43 51- 72 
 
 S. 44 37 W. 
 
 S. 67 32 E. 
 N. 31 49 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 44 36 E. 
 
 67 31 w. 
 31 50 w. 
 
 1.933 
 
 1, 142 
 
 2, ogo 
 
 Blakistone Island 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Clement. 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 08. 36 
 
 76 43 24. 62 
 
 S. 55 S6 W. 
 
 N 
 
 55 55 E. 
 
 2,510 
 
 Blakistone I; 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Clement. 
 
 land 
 
 
 
 
 S. 36 04 E. 
 
 N. 12 14 E. 
 
 N. 
 
 s. 
 
 36 04 W. 
 12 14 W. 
 
 568 
 1.785 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 01.44 
 
 76 43 06. 38 
 
 N. 31 32 E. 
 N. 3 05 W. 
 S. 33 39 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 
 31 33 W. 
 3 05 E. 
 33 39 E. 
 
 2.437 
 
 1,984 
 
 271 
 
 Kaywood. 
 St. Clement. 
 Heron. 
 
 
 DUKEHART CHANNEL. 
 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25. 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 12 55-78 
 
 76 44 28. 62 
 
 vS. 21 05 W. 
 
 vS. 8g 00 E. 
 N. 43 46 E. 
 
 N. 21 05 E. 
 
 N. 89 00 W. 
 S. 43 46 w. 
 
 1,049 
 
 2,037 
 3, 008 
 
 Blakistone Island 
 
 Light. 
 Heron . 
 St. Clement. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 13 04. 56 
 
 76 45 04. 28 
 
 S. 24 14 E. 
 
 N. 24 14 W. 
 
 1,398 
 
 Blakistone Island 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 83 40 E. 
 
 N. 27 16 E. 
 
 N. 83 39 W. 
 S. 27 17 W. 
 
 3.004 
 2,827 
 
I So 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 DUKEHART CHANNEL— Continued. 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 2^.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 Trae bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 . Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , „ 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 12.00 
 
 76 45 07. 02 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 22 56 E. 
 
 79 13 E. 
 62 21 E. 
 
 N. 22 55 W. 
 
 N. 79 12 W. 
 S. 62 22 W. 
 
 1,656 
 
 3,113 
 3,502 
 
 Blakistonc Island 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Clement. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 37-94 
 
 76 44 32- 38 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 6 34 W. 
 
 55 43 E. 
 17 48 E. 
 
 N. 6 34 E. 
 
 N. 55 42 W. 
 S. 17 49 w. 
 
 2,416 
 
 2,586 
 1,450 
 
 Blakistonc Island 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 5 
 
 38 13 25. 40 
 
 76 43 45. 90 
 
 S. 
 N 
 N 
 
 41 07 E. 
 38 49 E. 
 
 23 43 W. 
 
 N. 41 07 W. 
 S. 38 49 W. 
 S. 23 43 E. 
 
 1,372 
 1,510 
 1,970 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 HORSE. 
 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 25-40 
 
 76 43 45- 90 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 41 07 E. 
 38 49 E. 
 23 43 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 41 07 W. 
 38 49 w. 
 23 43 E. 
 
 1,372 
 
 I, 510 
 I, 970 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 37-94 
 
 76 44 32- 38 
 
 S. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 6 34 W. 
 
 55 43 E. 
 17 48 E. 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 6 34 E. 
 55 42 W. 
 
 17 49 w. 
 
 2, 416 
 2, 586 
 
 1,450 
 
 Blakistonc 
 
 Light. 
 Heron. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 Island 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 05. 42 
 
 76 44 22. 63 
 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 38 14 E. 
 84 47 E. 
 22 04 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 38 14 w. 
 84 46 W. 
 22 04 w. 
 
 3,035 
 
 1,929 
 
 491 
 
 Heron . 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 II. 48 
 
 76 43 51. 36 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 70 46 E. 
 II 05 W. 
 68 50 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 70 46 w. 
 II 05 E. 
 68 50 E. 
 
 1,154 
 
 1, 075 
 
 694 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 Canoe . 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 13 56.66 
 
 76 43 42. 40 
 
 S. 
 N. 
 
 21 09 E. 
 81 59 E. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 21 09 W. 
 81 59 w. 
 
 2,244 
 860 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 
 
 49 45 W. 
 
 S. 
 
 49 45 E. 
 
 I, 160 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 
 ST. CLEMENT ENTRANCE. 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 13 25.40 
 
 76 43 45- 90 
 
 S. 41 07 E. 
 N. 38 49 E. 
 N. 23 43 W. 
 
 N. 41 07 W. 
 S. 38 49 W. 
 S. 23 43 E 
 
 1,372 
 1,510 
 1,970 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 13 56. 66 
 
 76 43 42. 40 
 
 S. 21 09 E. 
 N. 81 59 E. 
 N. 49 45 W. 
 
 N. 21 09 W. 
 S. 81 59 W. 
 S. 49 45 E. 
 
 2,244 
 
 860 
 
 1, 160 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 ST. CLEMENT ENTRANCE—Continued. 
 
 (Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 2J.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 3 
 4 
 
 38 13 56.94 
 38 13 33- 38 
 
 76 43 20. 18 
 76 43 20. 70 
 
 S. 5 54 E. 
 N. 67 02 E. 
 
 N. 63 22 W. 
 
 S. 10 02 E. 
 N. 16 51 E. 
 N. 43 37 W. 
 
 N. 5 54 W. 
 
 S. 67 02 w. 
 S. 63 23 E. 
 
 N. 10 01 W. 
 S. 16 SI w. 
 S. 43 38 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2, 108 
 
 282 
 
 1, 652 
 
 1.323 
 947 
 
 2, 120 
 
 Heron . 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 Heron. 
 
 St. Clement. 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 OLD WRECK. 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 11.48 
 
 76 43 51-36 
 
 S. 70 46 E. 
 N. II OS W. 
 N. 68 50 W. 
 
 N. 70 46 W. 
 S. II OS E. 
 S. 68 50 E. 
 
 I, 154 
 
 I, 075 
 
 694 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 33. 42 
 
 76 44 07. 20 
 
 S. 24 47 W. 
 S. 53 27 E. 
 N. 34 15 E. 
 
 N. 24 47 E. 
 N. S3 27 W. 
 S. 34 15 W. 
 
 539 
 
 1,881 
 
 382 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 St. Clement. 
 Canoe. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 26. gb 
 
 76 43 46. 24 
 
 S. 82 22 E. 
 N. 32 45 W. 
 S. 70 52 W. 
 
 N. 82 21 W. 
 S. 32 45 E. 
 N. 70 52 E. 
 
 I, 124 
 
 635 
 829 
 
 Roof. 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 NEWTOWN FLATS. 
 (Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 II. 48 
 
 76 43 51- 36 
 
 S. 70 46 E. 
 N. II 05 W. 
 N. 68 50 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 70 46 w. 
 II OS E. 
 68 50 E. 
 
 1,154 
 
 i>°75 
 
 694 
 
 St. Clement. 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 26. 96 
 
 76 43 46. 24 
 
 S. 82 22 E. 
 N. 32 45 W. 
 S. 70 52 W. 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 82 21 W. 
 32 45 E. 
 70 52 E. 
 
 I, 124 
 
 635 
 829 
 
 Roof. 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 St. Patrick. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 56. 72 
 
 76 43 15.80 
 
 S. 14 50 E. 
 S. 75 37 E. 
 N. 2 00 W. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 s. 
 
 14 so W. 
 75 37 W. 
 2 00 E. 
 
 I, igo 
 877 
 729 
 
 Roof. 
 Rails. 
 Woods. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 28.41 
 
 76 43 25- 92 
 
 S. 70 57 E. 
 N. 56 38 E. 
 N. 61 16 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 70 56 W. 
 56 38 w. 
 61 16 E. 
 
 607 
 1,340 
 I, 007 
 
 Roof. 
 Rails. 
 Canoe. 
 
 5 
 
 38 14 19.41 
 
 76 43 20. 79 
 
 S. 23 07 E. 
 N. 76 27 E. 
 N. 52 19 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 23 07 W. 
 76 27 W. 
 52 19 E. 
 
 704 
 
 451 
 
 1,288 
 
 St. Clement. 
 Roof. 
 Canoe . 
 
^ 
 
 182 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNUAKiiis OF NATURAL OYSTKR HAKS — Continued: 
 
 CANOE CREEK. 
 
 (Loxver St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangi 
 tion station. 
 
 la- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / II 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yayis. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 56- 72 
 
 76 43 15.80 
 
 S. 14 50 E. 
 
 N. 14 50 W. 
 
 I, 190 
 
 Roof. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 75 37 E. 
 
 N. 75 37 W. 
 
 877 
 
 Rails. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 2 00 W. 
 
 S. 2 00 E. 
 
 729 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 04. 44 
 
 76 43 45. 58 
 
 S. 26 IS W. 
 
 N. 26 15 E. 
 
 815 
 
 Canoe . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 37 49 E. 
 
 N. 37 49 W. . 
 
 1,789 
 
 Roof. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 58 33 E. 
 
 a 58 a w. 
 
 898 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 14. 40 
 
 76 43 45. 18 
 
 S. 19 II W. 
 
 N. 19 II E. 
 
 1, 129 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 31 54 E. 
 
 N. 31 54 W. 
 
 2,056 
 
 Roof. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 80 00 E. 
 
 S. 80 01 W. 
 
 768 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 12.82 
 
 76 43 37. 82 
 
 S. 29 I ^ w. 
 
 N. 29 13 E. 
 
 1, 160 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 27 42 E. 
 
 N. 27 43 W. 
 
 1,915 
 
 Roof. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 71 37 E. 
 
 S. 71 37 W. 
 
 591 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orncr No. 4 alorLg the mean low 
 
 -water line of th 
 
 J shore to corner No. 5, exclud 
 
 ng 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 .ive. or inlet less than loo yards 
 
 in width at its motith at low tide. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 13.80 
 
 76 43 23. 60 S. 42 05 W. 
 
 N. 42 05 E. 
 
 I, 410 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 53 06 E. 
 
 N. 53 05 W. 
 
 I. 319 
 
 Rails. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 49 55 E. 
 
 S. 49 55 W. 
 
 237 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 15 11.94 
 
 76 43 10. 40 
 
 N. 38 05 W. 
 
 S. s8 05 E. 
 
 274 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 
 
 
 vS. 52 48 W. 
 
 N. 52 47 E. 
 
 I, 627 
 
 Canoe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 44 00 E. 
 
 N. 44 00 W. 
 
 I, 016 
 
 Rails. 
 
 
 CHAPEL POINT. 
 
 ^{Lower Si. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.] 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 49. 79 
 
 76 43 04. 26 
 
 S. 08 W. 
 N. 88 20 E. 
 
 N. 08 E. 
 S. 88 20 W. 
 
 919 
 S42 
 
 Roof. 
 Rails. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 19 06 W. 
 
 S. ig 06 E. 
 
 I, 017 
 
 Woods. 
 
 
 , 
 
 38 16 05. 22 
 
 76 42 21. 14 
 
 N. 24 02 W. 
 
 S. 24 02 E. 
 
 325 
 
 Howards. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 70 30 W. 
 S. 37 37 E. 
 
 N. 70 30 E. 
 N. 37 37 W. 
 
 813 
 
 474 
 
 Shipping. 
 Mansion. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 06. 13 
 
 76 42 16. 80 
 
 N. 42 55 W. 
 S. 71 06 W. 
 S. 23 13 E. 
 
 S. 42 55 E. 
 N. 71 06 E. 
 N. 23 13 W. 
 
 364 
 933 
 443 
 
 Howards. 
 Shipping. 
 Mansion. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, 
 
 excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 50. 26 
 
 76 42 43. 85- 
 
 N. 42 45 W. 
 S. 82 49 W. 
 
 S. 42 45 E. 
 N. 82 48 E. 
 
 1,289 
 2,018 
 
 Woods. 
 Canoe . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S. 30 14 W. 
 
 N. 30 14 E. 
 
 1,083 
 
 Roof. 
 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 183 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 BLUFF WOODS. 
 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 15 25.78 
 
 Loagitude. 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 76 
 
 42 
 
 52- 
 
 78 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 07. 
 
 50 
 
 76 
 
 43 
 
 08. 
 
 54 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 N. 66 14 E. 
 N. 3 30 E. 
 S. 81 56 W. 
 
 S. 66 14 W. 
 S. 3 30 W. 
 N. 81 56 E. 
 
 S. 44 28 W. N. 44 28 E. 
 N. 82 21 E. S. 82 21 W. 
 N. 23 52 E. : S. 23 52 W. 
 
 S. 17 25 W. 
 S. 75 00 E. 
 
 N. 38 55 E. 
 
 N. 17 25 E. 
 N. 75 00 W. 
 S. 38 55 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 762 
 
 I, 220 
 
 644 
 
 352 
 I, 100 
 I. 157 
 
 730 
 1,156 
 
 Chapel. 
 
 Shipping. 
 
 Woods. 
 
 Woods. 
 Chapel. 
 Shipping. 
 
 Woods. 
 Chapel. 
 Shipping 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 15 57- 17 
 
 76 42 49. 98 
 
 S. 28 Si w. 
 S. s4 20 E. 
 S. 84 21 E. 
 
 N. 28 32 E. 
 N. 34 20 W. 
 N. 84 21 W. 
 
 1,491 
 1,105 
 1, 062 
 
 Woods. 
 Chapel. 
 Mansion. 
 
 16 01. 36 
 
 76 42 1,2. 60 
 
 S. 67 32 E. 
 N. 21 55 E. 
 S. 73 00 W. 
 
 N. 67 32 W. 
 S. 21 55 W. 
 N. 73 00 E. 
 
 643 
 460 
 
 483 
 
 Mansion. 
 Howards. 
 Shipping 
 
 MILEYS CREEK. 
 {Lower St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 2§.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 15 57-17 
 
 76 42 49. 98 
 
 S. 28 33 W. 
 S. 34 20 E. 
 S. 84 21 E. 
 
 N. 28 32 E. 
 N. 34 20 W. 
 N. 84 21 W. 
 
 1,491 
 i> 105 
 I, 062 
 
 Woods. 
 Chapel. 
 Mansion. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 orner No. i along the mean low 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of th 
 in width at its 1 
 
 t shore to 
 nouth at 1 
 
 comer No. 2 
 ow tide. 
 
 , excluding 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 10. 74 
 
 76 43 07. 94 
 
 S. 69 53 E. 
 N. 84 09 E. 
 N. 7 41 E. 
 
 N. 69 52 W. 
 S. 84 og W. 
 S. 7 41 W. 
 
 1,634 
 
 I, 118 
 
 325 
 
 Mansion. 
 Howards. 
 Mileys. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 20. 27 
 
 76 43 06.31 
 
 S. 2g 08 E. 
 
 N. 7s 00 E. 
 N. 35 54 E. 
 
 N. 29 07 W. 
 S. 75 00 W. 
 S. 35 54 W. 
 
 891 
 958 
 
 1.375 
 
 Shipping. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 30. 80 
 
 76 43 12. 02 
 
 S. 27 20 E. 
 S. 84 19 E. 
 N. 22 08 E. 
 
 N. 27 ig W. 
 N. 84 18 W. 
 S. 22 08 W. 
 
 1,276 
 
 1,083 
 
 ,539 
 
 Shipping. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 Profound. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 16 16. 14 
 
 76 42 37. 82 
 
 S. 77 10 E. 
 N. 23 26 E. 
 N. 79 35 W. 
 
 N. 77 10 W. 
 S. 25 26 W. 
 S. 79 35 E. 
 
 318 
 422 
 770 
 
 Howards. 
 Bank. 
 
 Mileys. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 16 01.36 
 
 76 42 32. 60 
 
 S. 67 32 E. 
 N. 21 55 E. 
 S. 73 00 W. 
 
 N. 67 32 W. 
 S. 21 5s W. 
 N. 73 00 E. 
 
 643 
 460 
 483 
 
 Mansion. 
 Howards. 
 Shipping. 
 
 
i84 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 li(>UNl).'\RIi;S OI" NATUK.'M, DVSTUR li.AKS COIlUnUC'Cl. 
 
 AliEIJ.. 
 (Hpf^r SI. Clancnl Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Loniiitudc. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaiiKula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tioii station. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 29. 56 
 
 76 42 34. 58 
 
 N. 55 47 W. 
 S. 69 38 w. 
 vS. 51 17 E. 
 
 S. 55 47 E. 
 N. 69 37 E. 
 N. 51 17 W. 
 
 958 
 900 
 
 i°5 
 
 Profound. 
 
 Mileys. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 16 31.90 
 
 76 42 42.34 
 
 N. 51 53 W. 
 S. 58 23 W. 
 vS. 63 19 E. 
 
 S. SI 53 E. 
 N. 58 23 E. 
 N. 63 19 W. 
 
 746 
 748 
 5^i 
 
 Profound. 
 
 Mileys. 
 
 Bank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 39.27 
 
 76 42 41. 18 
 
 S. 33 12 E. 
 N. 16 15 E. 
 N. 71 o\ W. 
 
 N. a 12 w. 
 
 S. i6 15 W. 
 ,S. 71 04 E. 
 
 369 
 493 
 653 
 
 Bank. 
 Cecil. 
 Profound. 
 
 4 
 
 38 16 41. 80 
 
 76 42 27. 48 
 
 N. 50 15 W. 
 N. 82 4^ W. 
 S. 54 53 W. 
 
 S. 30 15 E. 
 S. 82 40 E. 
 
 N. 54 52 E. 
 
 449 
 
 990 
 
 I, 262 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 Profound. 
 
 Mileys. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean lov\ 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 REED POINT. 
 
 {Upper St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 51.30 
 
 76 42 39. 00 
 
 N. 49 52 E. 
 N. 39 37 W. 
 S. 73 59 W. 
 
 S. 49 52 w. 
 
 S. 39 38 E. 
 N. 73 59 E. 
 
 i°5 
 982 
 702 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 Radec. 
 
 Profound. 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 14.60 
 
 76 42 56. 50 
 
 S. 79 41 w. 
 S. 37 12 E. 
 N. 73 37 E. 
 
 N. 79 41 E. 
 N. 37 12 W. 
 S. 73 37 W. 
 
 164 
 901 
 
 778 
 
 Radec. 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 Place. 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 16. 56 
 
 76 43 12. 40 
 
 N. 82 sr E. 
 N. 28 00 E. 
 N. 27 19 W. 
 
 S. 82 32 w. 
 S. 28 01 w. 
 S. 27 18 E. 
 
 I, 181 
 
 1,044 
 
 450 
 
 Place. 
 
 Guest. 
 Cobrums. 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 37.48 
 
 76 42 34. 74 
 
 N. 67 01 W. 
 S. 42 43 W. 
 S. I 17 W. 
 
 S. 67 01 E. 
 N. 42 43 E. 
 N. I 17 E. 
 
 554 
 I, 090 
 1,490 
 
 Guest. 
 Radec. 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 5 
 
 38 17 35- 58 
 
 76 42 27. 40 
 
 N. 68 19 W. 
 S. SI 45 W. 
 S. 9 06 W. 
 
 S. 68 19 E. 
 N. 51 44 E. 
 N. 9 06 E. 
 
 759 
 I, 190 
 1,447 
 
 Guest. 
 Radec. 
 Cecil. 
 
 6 
 
 38 17 29-56 
 
 76 42 26. 20 
 
 N. s6 45 W. 
 S. 61 05 W. 
 S. 12 02 W. 
 
 S. 56 45 E. 
 N. 61 OS E. 
 N. 12 02 E. 
 
 881 
 I, 105 
 1,248 
 
 Guest. 
 Radec. 
 Cecil. 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 orner No. 6 alo 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 tig the mean low 
 5s than 100 yards 
 
 -water line of th 
 in width at its 
 
 i shore to 
 mouth at 1 
 
 corner No. 7, excluding 
 ow tide. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 KOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 REED POINT— Continued. 
 
 {Upper St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 2J.) 
 
 185 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 38 17 20.58 
 
 76. 42 30. 10 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 75 01 w. 
 
 9 39 W. 
 
 69 05 E. 
 
 N. 75 00 E. 
 N. 9 39 E. 
 S. 69 05 W. 
 
 894 
 
 9.34 
 
 5° 
 
 Radec. 
 
 Cecil. 
 
 Place. 
 
 38 17 05. 20 
 
 76 42 21. 18 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 19 31 W. 
 
 75 21 W. 
 
 60 02 w. 
 
 vS. 19 31 E. 
 S. 75 21 E. 
 N. 60 01 E. 
 
 571 
 1,136 
 1.327 
 
 Place. 
 Radec. 
 Profound. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 8 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 GUEST MARSHES. 
 {Upper St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 31. 74 
 
 76 43 03. 94 
 
 S. 75 18 W. 
 S. 3 27 E. 
 
 N. 75 18 E. 
 N. 3 27 W. 
 
 445 
 608 
 
 Cobrums. 
 Radec. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N. 32 55 E. 
 
 S. 32 55 W. 
 
 488 
 
 Guest. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 01. 78 
 
 76 43 10. 40 
 
 N. II 09 E. 
 N. 42 17 W. 
 S. 54 02 W. 
 
 vS. II 09 w. 
 S. 42 17 E. 
 N. 54 02 E. 
 
 517 
 573 
 524 
 
 Stones. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 03. 38 
 
 76 43 01. 26 
 
 N. 17 38 W. 
 S. 61 32 W. 
 S. 16 29 E. 
 
 S. 17 38 E. 
 N. 61 32 E. 
 N. 16 28 W. 
 
 475 
 759 
 685 
 
 Stones. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 58- 58 
 
 76 42 52. 80 
 
 N. 58 03 W. 
 S. 77 22 W. 
 S. 3 37 W. 
 
 S. 58 04 E. 
 N. 77 22 E. 
 N. 3 37 E. 
 
 I, 006 
 914 
 496 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 17 50.86 
 
 76 42 52. 06 
 
 N. 47 46 W. 
 N. 86 08 W. 
 S. 12 05 W. 
 
 S. 47 47 E. 
 S. 86 08 E. 
 N. 12 05 E. 
 
 1,179 
 914 
 240 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 5 along the mean low 
 
 -water line of the shore to 
 
 corner No. 6, 
 
 excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards 
 
 in width at its mouth at 1 
 
 ow tide. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 17 37.48 
 
 76 42 34. 74 
 
 N. 67 01 W. 
 S. 42 43 W. 
 S. I 17 w. 
 
 S. 67 01 E. 
 N. 42 43 E. 
 N. I 17 E. 
 
 554 
 I, 090 
 1,490 
 
 Guest. 
 Radec. 
 Cecil. 
 
 
1 86 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 EOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HARRY JACKS. 
 
 {Upper St. Clement Bay — Chart No. 25.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tr 
 tion station. 
 
 angula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 17 28.39 
 
 76 43 20. 15 
 
 N. 53 OS E. 
 N. 38 47 W. 
 S. 43 25 E. 
 
 ° ' Yards. 
 S. 53 °5 W. 87 
 S. 38 47 E. 533 
 N. 43 25 W. 1 680 
 
 Guest. 
 
 Tomakokin. 
 
 Radec. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. i along the mean low- water line of the shore to comer No. 2, exc 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 luding 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 29. 96 
 
 76 43 30. 00 
 
 S. 78 34 E. 
 N. 63 52 E. 
 N. II 5 W. 
 
 N. 78 34 W. 
 S. 63 52 W. 
 vS. II 15 E. 
 
 267 
 
 1,067 
 
 370 
 
 Cobrums. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 Tomakokin. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 17 40. 70 
 
 76 43 32- 71 
 
 S. 38 47 E. 
 N. 84 01 E. 
 N. 22 41 E. 
 
 N. 38 47 W. 
 S. 84 01 W. 
 S. 22 41 W. 
 
 533 
 
 1,036 
 
 436 
 
 Cobrums. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. 4, cxc 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 luding 
 
 4 
 
 38 17 59.40 
 
 76 43 23. 58 
 
 S. 18 03 W. 
 S. 56 22 E. 
 N. 4 04 W. 
 
 N. 18 03 E. 
 N. 56 22 W. 
 S. 4 04 E. 
 
 240 
 
 945 
 506 
 
 Dynard . 
 
 Guest. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 18 01. 78 
 
 76 43 10. 40 
 
 N. II 09 E. 
 N. 42 17 W. 
 S. 54 02 W. 
 
 S. II 09 w. 
 S. 42 17 E. 
 N. 54 02 E. 
 
 517 
 
 ;73 
 524 
 
 Stones. 
 
 Turf. 
 
 Dynard. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 17 31-74 
 
 76 43 03- 94 
 
 S. 75 18 W. 
 S. 3 27 E. 
 N. 32 55 E. 
 
 N. 75 18 E. 
 N. 3 27 W. 
 S. 32 55 W. 
 
 445 
 608 
 488 
 
 Cobrums. 
 
 Radec. 
 
 Guest. 
 
 
 KEY. 
 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 21 49.83 
 
 76 50 31. 02 
 
 S. 66 37 W. 
 S. 14 10 E. 
 N. 84 48 E. 
 
 N. 66 36 E. 
 N. 14 10 W. 
 S. 84 49 W. 
 
 I, 516 
 
 1,470 
 
 45° 
 
 Stoddard. 
 Cohouck. 
 Key. 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 53.40 
 
 76 50 55. 74 
 
 N. 84 01 W. 
 S. 45 34 W. 
 S. 85 53 E. 
 
 S. 84 02 E. 
 
 N. 45 33 E. 
 N. 8s 53 W. 
 
 I, 164 
 1,029 
 1,108 
 
 Upper. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 Key. 
 
 3 
 
 38 22 08. 99 
 
 76 51 08. 02 
 
 N. 3 01 W. 
 S. 64 15 W. 
 S. 67 05 E. 
 
 S. 3 01 E. 
 N. 64 15 E. 
 N. 67 04 W. 
 
 865 
 
 924 
 
 1,554 
 
 Barber. 
 Upper. 
 Key. 
 
 4 
 
 38 22 14. 18 
 
 76 50 40. 16 
 
 N. 48 43 W. 
 S. 69 52 W. 
 &■ 41 33 E. 
 
 S. 48 44 E. 
 N. 69 52 E. 
 N. 41 33 W. 
 
 I, 042 
 1,675 
 I, 042 
 
 Barber. 
 Upper. 
 Key. 
 
 5 
 
 38 22 00. 78 
 
 76 50 27. 60 
 
 N. 44 26 W. 
 S. 86 15 W. 
 S. 47 29 E. 
 
 S. 44 26 E. 
 N. 86 15 E. 
 N. 47 29 W. 
 
 1,598 
 
 1,909 
 
 485 
 
 Barber. 
 Upper. 
 Key. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST MARYS COUNTY MD 
 
 187 
 
 IiOUND..\RIES OF NATURAL OYSTER B.\RS — continued. 
 
 COM'OUCK. 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianqula- 
 
 el 
 
 
 
 
 bar. 
 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 51.98 
 
 76 SO 58. 86 
 
 N. 64 26 E. 
 N. 60 46 W. 
 S. 72 34 W. 
 
 S. 64 26 w. 
 S. 60 46 E. 
 N. 72 34 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 1,218 
 I, 004 
 1,368 
 
 Cohouck. 
 Hayden. 
 Burr. 
 
 
 Thence along 
 
 county l^oundar 
 
 y, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26, 
 
 to comer 
 
 No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 21 10. 18 
 
 76 50 51. 08 
 
 S. 84 22 E. 
 N. 49 23 W. 
 S. 83 30 W. 
 
 N. 84 22 W. 
 S. 49 24 E. 
 N. 83 29 E. 
 
 897 
 
 1,131 
 I, 090 
 
 Cohouck. 
 Stoddard. 
 Hayden. 
 
 3 
 
 38 21 23. 59 
 
 76 50 31. 46 
 
 S. 34 29 E. 
 N. 26 27 E. 
 N. 78 22 W. 
 
 N. 34 29 W. 
 S. 26 28 W. 
 S. 78 22 E. 
 
 655 
 1.033 
 1,409 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 Key. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 4 
 
 38 21 16.84 
 
 76 50 24. 36 
 
 S. 30 18 E. 
 N. 13 17 E. 
 N. 71 56 W. 
 
 N. 30 18 W. 
 S. 13 17 w. 
 S. 71 56 E. 
 
 362 
 1,187 
 1,649 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 Key. 
 
 Stoddard. 
 
 S 
 
 38 20 52. 00 
 
 76 50 29. 42 
 
 N. 31 08 E. 
 N. 73 33 W. 
 S. 2 27 W. 
 
 S. 31 08 w. 
 S. 73 i3 E. 
 N. 2 27 E. 
 
 613 
 1,728 
 
 1. 317 
 
 Cohouck. 
 Hayden . 
 Fact. 
 
 CHAPTICO LUMPS. 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 20. 70 
 
 76 51 13.00 
 
 N. 55 17 W. 
 S. 66 14 W. 
 S. 76 42 E. 
 
 S. 55 17 E. 
 N. 66 13 E. 
 
 N. 76 42 W. 
 
 i> 132 
 1,660 
 
 1,132 
 
 Burr. 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26 
 
 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 51.98 
 
 76 50 58. 86 
 
 N. 64 26 E. 
 N. 60 46 W. 
 S. 72 34 W. 
 
 S. 64 26 W. 
 S. 60 46 E. 
 N. 72 34 E. 
 
 1,218 
 I, 004 
 1,368 
 
 Cohouck . 
 Hayden. 
 Burr. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 26. 26 
 
 76 so 23. 58 
 
 N. 6 38 E. 
 N. 78 29 W. 
 S. 25 19 W. 
 
 S. 6 38 W. 
 S. 78 29 E. 
 N. 25 19 E. 
 
 r, 402 
 
 2, 289 
 
 494 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 Burr. 
 
 Fact. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MILLS EAST. 
 
 {Upper Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 tion St 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 a tion. 
 
 I 
 
 3S 20 00. 00 
 
 76 51 11.88 
 
 N. 88 S4 W. 
 S. IS so W. 
 N. 67 44 E. 
 
 S. 88 55 E. 
 N. 15 so E. 
 S. 67 44 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 1,548 
 1.392 
 I. 157 
 
 Bowman , 
 Eedling. 
 Fact. 
 
 
 
 Thence along 
 
 county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26, 
 
 to comer No. 2. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 20. 70 
 
 76 51 13.00 
 
 N. 55 17 W. 
 S. 66 14 W. 
 S. 76 42 E. 
 
 S. 55 17 E. 
 N. 66 13 E. 
 N. 76 42 W. 
 
 1,132 
 I, 660 
 
 1,132 
 
 Burr. 
 
 Bowman. 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 26. 26 
 
 76 so 23. 58 
 
 N. 6 38 E. 
 N. 78 29 W. 
 S. 25 19 W. 
 
 S. 6 s8 W. 
 S. 78 29 E. 
 N. 25 19 E. 
 
 1, 402 
 
 2, 289 
 494 
 
 Cohouck. 
 
 Burr. 
 
 Fact. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 07. 08 
 
 76 so 4S. so 
 
 S. 84 40 w. 
 S. 34 24 W. 
 N. 61 47 E. 
 
 N. 84 39 E. ■ 
 N. 34 24 E. 
 S. 61 47 W. 
 
 2,259 
 
 I, 911 
 
 421 
 
 Bowman . 
 Eedling. 
 Fact. 
 
 
 \ 
 
 RUSSELL. 
 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 19 04.42 
 
 76 50 28. 14 
 
 N. 78 10 E. 
 N. 2 14 W. 
 S. 77 22 W. 
 
 S. 78 II w. 
 
 S. 2 14 E. 
 N. 77 22 E. 
 
 961 
 
 2,313 
 1,049 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26 
 
 to corner No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 00. 00 
 
 76 51 11.88 
 
 N. 88 54 W. 
 S. IS so W. 
 N. 67 44 E. 
 
 S. 88 55 E. 
 N. IS 50 E. 
 S. 67 44 W. 
 
 1,548 
 1,392 
 1,157 
 
 Bowman. 
 Eedling. 
 Fact. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 07. 08 
 
 76 50 45- 50 
 
 S. 84 40 W. 
 S. 34 24 W. 
 N. 61 47 E. 
 
 N. 84 39 E. 
 N. 34 24 E. 
 S. 61 47 W. 
 
 2,259 
 
 I, 911 
 
 421 
 
 Bowman. 
 Eedling. 
 Fact. 
 
 4 
 
 38 19 09. 76 
 
 76 49 56. 97 
 
 N. 81 38 E. 
 N. 23 18 W. 
 
 s. 77 32 w. 
 
 S. 81 38 W. 
 S. 23 19 E. 
 N. 77 31 E. 
 
 114 
 2,320 
 1.895 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 MANAHOWIC CREEK. 
 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 189 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 tion St 
 
 S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 ation. 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 24.45 
 
 76 50 16. 82 
 
 S. 44 40 W. 
 
 S. 68 42 E. .' 
 
 N. 22 31 E. 
 
 N. 44 39 E. 
 N. 68 42 W. 
 S. 22 31 W. 
 
 1,189 
 1,299 
 
 I, 672 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Farr. 
 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26, 
 
 to comer No. 2. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 ig 04.42 
 
 76 50 28. 14 
 
 N. 78 10 E. 
 N. 2 14 W. 
 S. 77 22 W. 
 
 S. 78 II W. 
 S. 2 14 E. 
 N. 77 22 E. 
 
 g6i 
 2,313 
 1,049 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 19 09. 76 
 
 76 49 56. 97 
 
 N. 81 38 E. 
 N. 23 18 W. 
 S. 77 32 W. 
 
 S. 81 38 W. 
 
 S. 23 19 E. 
 
 N. 77 31 E. 
 
 114 
 2,320 
 1,89s 
 
 Farr. 
 Fact. 
 Gust. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 29. 84 
 
 76 49 58. 88 
 
 S. 51 57 W. 
 S. 48 19 E. 
 N. 6 50 E. 
 
 N. 51 56 E. 
 N. 48 18 W. 
 S. 6 50 W. 
 
 1,667 
 982 
 
 1,372 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Farr. 
 
 
 BRAMLEIGH CREEK. 
 
 (Middle Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 17 26.40 76 49 42.82 I S. 68 36 E. 
 N. II 40 E. 
 S. 80 01 W. 
 
 N. 68 35 W. 
 S. II 40 w. 
 
 N. 80 00 E. 
 
 1, 357 i Weiss. 
 1, 520 Lyon. 
 I, 137 Charles. 
 
 
 Thence along 
 
 county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26 
 
 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 17 55-98 
 
 76 50 08. 16 
 
 N. 63 31 E. 
 N. 83 52 W. 
 S. 20 30 W. 
 
 S. 63 32 W. 
 S. 83 52 E. 
 N. 20 30 E. 
 
 1,095 
 1,072 
 
 1,275 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated 
 
 on chart No. 26, 
 
 to comer No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 24. 45 
 
 76 50 16. 82 
 
 S. 44 40 w. ■ 
 S. 68 42 E. 
 
 N. 22 31 E. 
 
 N. 44 39 E. 
 N. 68 42 W. 
 S. 22 31 W. 
 
 1,189 
 1,299 
 1,672 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Farr. 
 
 4 
 
 38 18 29. 84 
 
 •76 49 58. 88 
 
 S. 51 57 W. 
 S. 48 ig E. 
 N. 6 50 E. 
 
 N. 51 56 E. 
 N. 48 18 W. 
 S. 6 50 W. 
 
 1,667 
 
 982 
 
 1,372 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Farr. 
 
 5 
 
 38 18 14. 64 
 
 76 49 36. 28 
 
 N. 13 07 W. 
 S. 74 57 W. 
 S. 43 22 E. 
 
 S. 13 07 E. 
 N. 74 56 E. 
 N. 43 22 W. 
 
 I, 926 
 
 1,980 
 
 194 
 
 Farr. 
 
 Hedney. 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 6 
 
 38 17 45-78 
 
 76 49 28. 12 
 
 N. 5 45 W. 
 S. 60 37 W. 
 S. 37 14 E. 
 
 S. 5 45 E. 
 N. 60 36 E. 
 N. 37 13 W. 
 
 837 
 1,734 
 1,444 
 
 Lyon. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
190 
 
 SURVEY OK OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER HARS — continued. 
 
 WHITE POINT. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 38 16 34. 04 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 76 49 13. 42 
 
 Forward. 
 
 S. 50 45 E. 
 N. 67 32 E. 
 N. 21 15 E. 
 
 N. 50 45 W. 
 S. 67 32 W. 
 S. 21 15 W. 
 
 Yards. ! 
 
 I, 442 1 Prec. 
 
 1, 791 Blakistone. 
 
 1,330 I Weiss. 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated on chart No. 26,. to corner No. 2 
 
 38 16 55.66 I 76 49 32.82 I N. 61 31 E. 
 
 N. 58 48 W. 
 
 I I S. 37 53 W. 
 
 Thence along county boundary, as delineated on chart No. 26, to corner No 
 76 49 42. 82 
 
 S. 6i 32 W. 
 S. 58 49 E. 
 N. 37 53 E. 
 
 I, 133 1 Weiss. 
 1, 621 Charles. 
 I, 294 I Hard. 
 
 38 17 26. 40 
 38 17 15-96 
 38 16 52. 52 
 38,16 51.32 
 
 76 49 12. 16 
 76 49 II. 78 
 76 48 46. 98 
 
 S. 68 36 E. 
 N. II 40 E. 
 S. 80 01 W. 
 
 N. 85 26 W. 
 S. 38 14 W. 
 S. 72 17 E. 
 
 N. 34 II E. 
 N. 64 05 W. 
 S. 55 52 W. 
 
 S. 15 44 E. 
 N. 82 06 E. 
 N. 17 47 W. 
 
 N. 68 35 W. 
 S. II 40 W. 
 N. 80 00 E. 
 
 S. 85 26 E. 
 N. 38 13 E. 
 N. 72 17 W. 
 
 S. 34 II W. 
 S. 64 06 E. 
 N. 55 52 E. 
 
 N. 15 44 W. 
 S. 82 06 W. 
 S. 17 47 E. 
 
 1.357 
 1,52° 
 1. 137 
 
 Weiss. 
 Lyon. 
 Charles. 
 
 1,941 Charles. 
 2, 172 Hard. 
 471 Weiss. 
 
 780 
 
 2.157 
 1,636 
 
 1.520 
 961 
 
 722 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Charles. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 Weiss. 
 
 WHITE POINT HOLLOW. 
 (Lower Wicoinico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 17 00. 86 
 
 76 48 32. 5° 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 58 51 w. 
 52 E. 
 71 32 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 58 52 E. 
 52 W. 
 71 31 w. 
 
 708 
 
 1.785 
 
 598 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 17 03.98 
 
 76 48 47. 40 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 12 37 E. ' 
 72 59 E. 
 38 47 W. 
 
 N 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 12 37 W. 
 
 72 59 W. 
 38 47 E. 
 
 1,937 
 I, 007 
 
 335 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 Weiss. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 17 04. 46 
 
 76 49 03. 40 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 50 06 W. 
 24 00 E. 
 41 26 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 50 05 E. 
 24' 00 W. 
 41 26 W. 
 
 2,056 
 
 2,087 
 
 326 
 
 Hard. 
 Prec. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 17 06. 82 
 
 76 49 03. 16 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 48 53 w. 
 22 59 E. 
 
 51 47 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 48 33 E. 
 22 59 W. 
 51 47 W. 
 
 2, 112 
 
 2. 157 
 
 267 
 
 Hard. 
 Prec. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 S 
 
 38 
 
 17 06. 90 
 
 76 48 44. 32 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 60 53 W. 
 9 44 E. 
 65 58 E. 
 
 S. 
 N 
 N 
 
 60 54 E. 
 944W. 
 65 57 w. 
 
 334 
 
 2,018 
 
 965 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 17 03.98 
 
 76 48 31.34 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 s. 
 
 67 43 w. 
 c 07 W. 
 61 13 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 67 43 E. 
 
 07 E. 
 61 13 W. 
 
 688 
 
 1,891 
 
 612 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 I 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 191 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BEDS — Continued. 
 BLAKISTONE. 
 
 (Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. tri 
 tion station. 
 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 16 27.74 
 
 76 48 20. 84 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 IS 33 E. 
 SI 41 w. 
 22 57 W. 
 
 S. IS 33 W. 
 S. 31 42 E. 
 N. 22 57 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 962 
 
 1,742 
 725 
 
 Blakistonc . 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prcc. 
 
 
 - 
 
 38 16 29. 24 
 
 76 48 24. 58 
 
 N 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 22 08 E. 
 29 40 W. 
 14 21 w. 
 
 S. 22 09 w. 
 S. 29 41 'E. 
 N. 14 21 E. 
 
 947 
 
 1,648 
 
 740 
 
 Blakistonc. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 16 45. 88 
 
 76 48 22. 82 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 44 33 E. 
 44 44 W. 
 
 10 13 w. 
 
 S. 44 33 W. 
 S. 44 44 E. 
 N. 10 13 E.' 
 
 443 
 I, 226 
 1,300 
 
 Blakistonc. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 4 
 
 .^8 16 53. 58 
 
 76 48 16. 26 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 67 34 E. 
 59 29 W. 
 14 44 W. 
 
 S. 67 34 W. 
 S. 59 29 E. 
 
 N. 14 43 E. 
 
 146 
 I, 204 
 1.594 
 
 Blakistonc. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 16 36. 50 
 
 76 48 16. 40 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 S. 
 
 12 27 E. 
 41 02 W. 
 22 36 W. 
 
 S. 12 28 W. 
 S. 41 03 E. 
 N. 22 35 E. 
 
 646 
 
 1.574 
 1,043 
 
 Blakistonc. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 BLUFF POINT. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 15 ig. 22 
 
 76 48 48. 98 
 
 S. 39 29 W. 
 
 S. 15 37 E. 
 N. 15 49 E. 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 39 29 E. 
 15 37 W. 
 IS 49 W. 
 
 2, 005 
 
 515 
 
 • 1. 707 
 
 Cobb Point Bar 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Prec. 
 
 Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 15 20. 00 
 
 76 49 24. 36 
 
 N. 71 55 W. 
 S. II 59 W. 
 S. 64 10 E. 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 71 55 E. 
 II 59 E. 
 64 10 W. 
 
 1.589 
 1, 609 
 I, 200 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 16 34. 94 
 
 76 49 13. 42 
 
 S. so 45 E. 
 N. 67 32 E. 
 N. 21 15 E. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 50 45 w. 
 67 32 W. 
 21 15 W. 
 
 1,442 
 1. 791 
 1.330 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistonc. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 16 51.32 
 
 76 48 46. 98 
 
 S. IS 44 E. 
 N. 82 06 E. 
 N. 17 47 W. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 15 44 w. 
 82 06 W. 
 
 17 47 E. 
 
 1. 520 
 961 
 722 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 16 20. 28 
 
 76 48 28. 06 
 
 N. 20 52 E. 
 N. 22 39 W. 
 S. 12 19 W. 
 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 
 20 52 W. 
 22 39 E. 
 12 ig E. 
 
 1,262 
 
 1,879 
 
 426 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 Weiss. 
 
 Prec. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 16 09. 07 
 
 76 48 41. 46 
 
 S. 81 45 E. 
 N. 27 22 E. 
 N. 75 43 W. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 81 45 W. 
 27 22 W. 
 75 44 E. 
 
 268 
 
 1.753 
 2, 229 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Blakistone. 
 
 Hard. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 
 
 15 43- 80 
 
 76 48 27. 89 
 
 N. 6 41 W. 
 S. 84 09 W. 
 S. 17 40 w. 
 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 6 41 E. 
 84 08 E. 
 17 40 E. 
 
 8ig 
 3.028 
 I. 391 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Corner. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 
192 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 MOUTH OF RIVER. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True beariag. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 0! 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 IS 02. 18 
 
 76 49 29. 62 
 
 N. SI 20 W. 
 S. II 18 W. 
 N. 86 20 E. 
 
 S. SI 21 E. 
 
 N. II 18 E. 
 S. 86 20 W. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,752 
 
 992 
 
 1,223 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 >St. Margaret 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 15 20. 20 
 
 76 49 35. 10 
 
 N. 68 20 W. 
 S. I 46 w. 
 S. 68 48 E. 
 
 S. 68 21 E. 
 N. I 46 E. 
 N. 68 48 W. 
 
 1,318 
 i> 581 
 1,464 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 20. 00 
 
 76 49 24. 36 
 
 N. 71 55 W. 
 S. II 59 w. 
 S. 64 10 E. 
 
 S. 71 55 E. 
 N. II 59 E. 
 N. 64 io W. 
 
 I, 589 
 I, 609 
 I, 200 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 19-22 
 
 76 48 48. 98 
 
 S. 39 29 W. 
 S. IS 37 E. 
 
 N. 15 49 E. 
 
 N. 39 29 E. 
 N. IS 37 W. 
 S. IS 49 w. 
 
 ■2,005 
 
 515 
 1,707 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Prec. 
 
 5 
 
 38 15 06. 02 
 
 76 49 00. 28 
 
 N. 65 47 W. 
 S. 4i 29 W. 
 S. 83 21 E. 
 
 a 6s 48 E. 
 N. 41 29 E. 
 N. 83 21 W. 
 
 2.353 
 
 1,472 
 
 442 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 ST. MARGARET. 
 
 (Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 2(5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 15 08. 20 
 
 76 48 23. 66 
 
 N. 5 54 W. 
 
 a 76 52 w. 
 a 37 39 E. 
 
 a s 54 E. 
 
 N. 76 SI E. 
 N. 37 38 W. 
 
 2,024 
 
 549 
 
 2, 124 
 
 Prec. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 IS 14- 19 
 
 76 48 38. 95 
 
 N. 6 IS E. 
 S. 48 13 w. 
 S. 21 20 w. 
 
 a 6 15 w. 
 
 N. 48 13 E. 
 N. 21 20 E. 
 
 1,823 
 
 2,068 
 
 351 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 IS 17-70 
 
 76 48 36- 38 
 
 N. 4 24 E. 
 S. 47 06 W. 
 
 a 23 48 w. 
 
 S. 4 24 W. 
 N. 47 06 E. 
 N. 23 48 E. 
 
 1,698 
 
 2,198 
 
 487 
 
 Prec. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 4 
 
 . 38 
 
 IS 11-36 
 
 76 48 21. 76 
 
 N. 7 43 W. 
 S. 68 26 W. 
 a 34 S3 E. 
 
 a 7 43 E. 
 
 N. 68 25 E. 
 N. 34 52 W. 
 
 1,925 
 
 629 
 
 2,181 
 
 Prec. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 
I 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BULLOCK. 
 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 193 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 ot 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 29. 80 
 
 / // 
 76 48 29. 04 
 
 s. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 74 58 E. 
 18 30 W. 
 86 13 W. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 74 57 W. 
 18 30 E. 
 86 14 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 1,492 
 1,234 
 1,810 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 31. 64 
 
 76 49 04. 42 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N 
 
 79 19 E. 
 26 22 E. 
 86 14 W. 
 
 N. 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 79 18 W. 
 26 23 W. 
 86 14 E. 
 
 2,423 
 
 1,237 
 
 866 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 02. 18 
 
 76 49 29. 62 
 
 N 
 S. 
 N 
 
 51 20 W. 
 ii 18 W. 
 86 20 E. 
 
 S. 
 N 
 S. 
 
 51 21 'E. 
 ii 18 E. 
 86 20 W. 
 
 1,752 
 
 992 
 
 1,223 
 
 Comer. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 15 06. 02 
 
 76 49 00. 28 
 
 N 
 S. 
 S. 
 
 65 47 w. 
 41 29 W. 
 83 21 E. 
 
 S. 
 N 
 N 
 
 65 48 E. 
 41 29 E. 
 83 21 W. 
 
 ' 2,353 
 
 1,472 
 
 442 
 
 Corner. 
 
 Cobb Point Bar Light. 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 
 BULLOCK ISLAND. 
 
 {St. Catherine Sound — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 46. 98 
 
 76 47 53. 82 
 
 N. 66 01 W. 
 
 S. 27 32 E. 
 S. 85 01 E. 
 
 S. 66 02 E. 
 N. 27 32 W. 
 
 N. 85 01 W. 
 
 1,453 
 I, 089 
 I, 210 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 Sound. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 48. 06 
 
 76 47 59. 66 
 
 N. 64 42 W. 
 S. 51, 19 E. 
 S. 84 02 E. 
 
 S. 64 42 E. 
 N. ^1! 19 W. 
 N. 84 01 W. 
 
 1,297 
 I. 200 
 1,368 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 Sound. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 53. 00 
 
 76 47 .=;8- 22 
 
 N. 72 15 W. 
 S. 27 54 E. 
 S. 76 51 E. 
 
 S. 72 15 E. 
 N. 27 54 W. 
 N. 76 52 W. 
 
 I. 272 
 1,323 
 1,357 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 Sound. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 52.00 
 
 76 47 52- 56 
 
 N. 72 48 W. 
 S. 22 30 E. 
 S. 76 47 E. 
 
 S. 72 48 E. 
 N. 22 29 W. 
 N. 76 46 W. 
 
 1,425 
 I, 229 
 1,203 
 
 St. Margaret 2. 
 St. Catherine. 
 Sound. 
 
194 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 ST. CATHERINE. 
 (St. Catherine Sound — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 26. 10 
 
 76 46 59. 42 
 
 N 
 N 
 S. 
 
 ^^ 3^ w 
 22 00 W. 
 
 74 27 w. 
 
 S. 79 35 W. 
 S. 22 00 E. 
 N. 74 27 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 534 
 645 
 979 
 
 Bailey. 
 Sound. 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 34- 58 
 
 76 47 28. 38 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 17 30 w. 
 81 40 E. 
 59 25 E. 
 
 N. 17 30 E. 
 N. 81 40 W. 
 S. 59 25 W. 
 
 575 
 
 1,309 
 
 613 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 Sound. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 41. 03 
 
 76 47 23. 9° 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 N 
 
 20 52 W. 
 7° 54 E. 
 76 58 E. 
 
 N. 20 52 E. 
 N. 70 54 W. 
 S. 76 58 W. 
 
 8ig 
 
 1,245 
 420 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 Sound. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 30. 16 
 
 76 46 57. 22 
 
 s. 
 
 N 
 S. 
 
 85 02 E. 
 33 °4 W. 
 68 16 W. 
 
 N. 85 02 W. 
 S. 33 04 E. 
 N. 68 16 E. 
 
 468 
 
 55° 
 
 1,078 
 
 Bailey. 
 Sound . 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 HACKLEY CREEK. 
 
 (Si. Catherine Sound — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 14 01 
 
 84 
 
 76 47 06. 90 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 64 45 E. 
 38 21 E. 
 53 IS W. 
 
 N. 64 45 W. 
 S. 38 22 w. 
 a S3 IS E. 
 
 574 
 
 1,166 
 
 928 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 II 
 
 23 
 
 76 47 18. 66 
 
 S. 
 
 N. 
 
 55 59 E. 
 60 01 E. 
 
 N. 55 59 W. 
 S. 60 02 w. 
 
 I, 004 
 1, 196 
 
 Waterloo. 
 Bailey. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 61 00 W. 
 
 S. 61 00 E. 
 
 493 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 05 
 
 18 
 
 76 46 52. 86 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 22 og E. 
 
 23 36 E. 
 68 22 W. 
 
 N. 22 09 W. 
 S. 23 36 w. 
 S. 68 23 E. 
 
 395 
 
 875 
 
 I, 202 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 02 
 
 36 
 
 76 40 53- 36 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 31 13 E. 
 22 05 E. 
 64 01 W. 
 
 N. 31 13 W. 
 S. 22 05 W. 
 
 S. 64 02 E. 
 
 306 
 968 
 
 1,228 
 
 Waterloo . 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WATERLOO. 
 
 {St. Catherine Sound — Chart No. 26.) 
 
 19s 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude. 
 
 Longitude. 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance. 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar. 
 
 Forward. 
 
 Back. 
 
 tion station. 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 40.36 
 
 76 46 53. 82 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 N. 
 
 19 38 E. 
 10 21 W. 
 40 28 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 19 38 w. 
 
 10 21 E. 
 
 40 29 E. 
 
 Yards. 
 
 5°9 
 
 2-175 
 
 1,683 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Sound. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 13 41. 20 
 
 76 47 06. 04 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 47 43 E. 
 
 I 47 w. 
 
 31 30 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 47 43 W. 
 I 47 E. 
 
 31 30 E. 
 
 670 
 
 2,113 
 1,468 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Sound. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 48. 20 
 
 76 46 58. 08 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 52 53 E. 
 8 25 W. 
 43 56 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 52 53 W. 
 
 8 25 E. 
 
 43 57 E. 
 
 357 
 1,896 
 I, 411 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Sound. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 4 
 
 38 13 59- 74 
 
 76 47 09. 87 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 N. 
 
 73 47 E. 
 39 10 E. 
 46 43 W. 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 73 46 W. 
 39 10 W. 
 46 43 E. 
 
 623 
 
 1,271 
 
 913 
 
 Waterloo . 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 5 
 
 38 14 01. 84 
 
 76 47 06. 90 
 
 S. 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 64 45 E. 
 38 21 E. 
 
 53 IS W. 
 
 N 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 64 45 W. 
 38 22 W. 
 53 15 E. 
 
 574 
 
 1,166 
 
 928 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 6 
 
 38 13 50. 24 
 
 76 46 52. 30 
 
 N. 
 N. 
 N. 
 
 41 45 E. 
 14 24 E. 
 50 05 W. 
 
 s. 
 s. 
 s. 
 
 41 45 W. 
 14 24 w. 
 50 06 E. 
 
 ig6 
 i>347 
 1,476 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 SILVER SPRING. 
 
 (St. Catherine Sound — Chart Xo. 26.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 13 50.64 
 
 76 47 
 
 17. 50 N. 80 35 E. 
 N. 37 50 E. 
 N. 26 21 W. 
 
 S. 80 35 W. 
 S. 37 50 W. 
 S. 26 21 E. 
 
 811 
 1,636 
 1, 041 
 
 Waterloo. 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 03. 76 
 
 76 47 
 
 22. 22 S. 71 11 E. 
 N. s? 0:; E. 
 N. 34 27 W. 
 
 N. 71 51 W. 
 S. =;^ Ob W. 
 S. 34 27 E. 
 
 077 
 
 1,415 
 
 595 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
 3 
 
 38 13 50. 74 
 
 76 47 
 
 05. 78 N. 73 27 E. 
 N. 26 26 E. 
 N. 41 39 W. 
 
 1 
 
 S. 73 28 W. 
 S. 26 26 W. 
 S. 41 39 E. 
 
 455 
 1,439 
 i>245 
 
 Waterloo. 
 
 Bailey. 
 
 St. Catherine. 
 
APPENDIXES. 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in stu-veying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland : 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Biu-eau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary' of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the siuvey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Marj'land such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be nec- 
 essar)- to carrj' out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary- to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 ******* 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30. 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * » * 
 196 
 
 I 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 1 97 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry' civil expenses of the Government for the 5scal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Siirvey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums he, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the follo^ving sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending Jime thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * » 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
198 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved Marth 4, 191 1.] 
 
 AN ACT Makiny appropriations for sundry civil expenses of tfie Government for Ihc fiscal >car cndinji June thirtieth, uinctccn 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be il enacted by Ihc Scnnic and House of Refircseiitalivcs of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby,, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, forthc fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twelve, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available, 
 thirteen thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of the Legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.I 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act, 
 and * * *. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said svirvey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninet)' daj's after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the said to the Clerks of the Circuit 
 court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this Act, 
 shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and tliat all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, ST. MARYS COUNTY, MD. 1 99 
 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survc)' and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Marjdand, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of tlie United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Cunceniing the Survey of the Coast of Marylaiiil. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly oj Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted. That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop cr crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five daj's' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five days 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 emplo)'ed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either part>' may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. * 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so ofi'ending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any cotul of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 ' Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
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 Appendix B.-THE HAMAN OYvSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of igob, better knowii as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland, had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encoMra^e an industry in oyster culture upon the ftarrcn 6ot(o»».f beneath the tidewaters of the 
 State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster cultiu-e." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, chartered, and marked with buoys." 
 
 Definition of a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 NATURAL bar not DEFINED. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to exer- 
 cise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natiu-al bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oj'ster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 coiu-t for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed and is as follows; 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them. 
 
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 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lauds where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors, it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the Commission resolved the livelihood problem, the values assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report under the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster cultiu'e must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary- to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who arc interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 
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 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey arc the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 ]>ractical oyster survey includes the surve) ing operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special stirveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations ' making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special siu'veys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work.- This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations ^ consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described.'' This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the Commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 Commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 ' See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 ^ See pages 104-123 of " First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 8 See pages 30-67 and 129-199 of " First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 < No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved: 
 or of the large amount of sur\'ey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State by 
 private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
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 M M <^00 r^O O ON 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 SOMERSET COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND REPORT 
 •OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SUR- 
 VEY IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 1908 
 
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 Department of CoMMERfE and Labor 
 Document No. 94 
 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, June 2q, igo8. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, and 
 certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and use of tiie plats 
 of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 190S, and 1909. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 0. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Oscar S. Straus, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce aiid Labor. 
 
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CERTIF.rCATION. 
 
 Annapolis, Md., June 25, igo8. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in the waters of Somerset County by the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic vSurvey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast a-nd Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Annapolis, Md., June 25, igo8. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commissioners. 
 SwEPSON EarlE, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — As required by law, certified copies of this publication and of the charts 
 of the natural oyster bars of "Somerset County and adjacent waters" were filed in 
 the ofifice of the clerk of the circuit court of Somerset County and in the oiifice of the 
 Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, at Annapolis, on July i, 1908. 
 
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CONTENTS 
 
 Page, 
 
 Progress map ^ . Follows n8 
 
 Letter of submittal - - - 4 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Introduction : 
 
 Publications J3 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 14 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries____ 14 
 
 General remarks 14 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey; 
 
 Instructions 16 
 
 Organization 17 
 
 Equipment 17 
 
 Chronological statement of work 17 
 
 Statistics 18 
 
 General statement 19 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 20 
 
 Leasing charts 22 
 
 Projections 22 
 
 Progress maps 23 
 
 Boundaries of county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 23 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 24 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) : 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of triangulation stations 25 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — 
 
 Chart No. .5 (upper end of Tangier Sound and Wicomico River) — 
 
 Senator (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 7) 27 
 
 Crab 28 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light : 28 
 
 Head 28 
 
 Frog 29 
 
 Cow ^9 
 
 Nanticoke Church 30 
 
 Roar 30 
 
 Nanti _. 30 
 
 White 31 
 
 EUa 31 
 
 Holland 32 
 
 Child 32 
 
 Creek 32 
 
 7 
 
Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. page. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. $ (upper end of Tangier Sound and Wicomico River) — Continued. 
 
 End 33 
 
 Walnut 33 
 
 Jones 34 
 
 Ivee 34 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 35 
 
 Ball . . 35 
 
 Wind 35 
 
 Uttle 35 
 
 Dove _ 36 
 
 Great Shoals Light 36 
 
 Short 37 
 
 Room. 37 
 
 Haines 37 
 
 Deal Island Church 38 
 
 Bar (see also Chart No. 7) 38 
 
 Jean (see also Chart No. 7) 39 
 
 Sandy (see also Chart No. 7) .. 39 
 
 Omrt No. 6 (Chesapeake Bay west of Kedge and Holland straits) — 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light 39 
 
 Senator (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 7) 27 
 
 Solomons Lump Light (see also Chart No. 7) 39 
 
 Fog 39 
 
 Joseph (see also Chart No. 8) 40 
 
 Cliari No. 7 (Middle Tangier Sound and tributaries) — 
 
 Terrapin 40 
 
 Solomons Lump Light (see also Chart No. 6) 39 
 
 Miles -- 41 
 
 Senator (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 6) 27 
 
 Bar (see also Chart No. 5) 38 
 
 Joshua 41 
 
 Kelley 41 
 
 Marsh 42 
 
 St. Pierre 42 
 
 Jean (see also Chart No. 5) 39 
 
 Sandy (see also Chart No. 5) 39 
 
 Locust 42 
 
 Fitz (outside limits of chart ; see progress map) 43 
 
 Wab (outside limits of chart ; see progress map) 43 
 
 Pen (outside limits of chart; see progress map) 43 
 
 Cox , 43 
 
 Green 44 
 
 Barn 44 
 
 Cupola 44 
 
 Staff 44 
 
 Fairmount Church 44 
 
 Prickly., _,_ 45 
 
 Has 45 
 
 Ford 45 
 
 Moon -" 45 
 
 Colbum 46 
 
 Geog __ _ 46 
 
 Flat Cap 46 
 
Contc7its. 9 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations)— Continued. Page. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. S (Chesapeake Bay west of Smith Island) — 
 
 Smith Point Light 47 
 
 Joseph (see also Chart No. 6) 40 
 
 North Church (Smith Island) 47 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island) 47 
 
 Ewell Church (Smith Island) 47 
 
 Shanks Hammock 47 
 
 Chart No. g (lower end of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds) — 
 
 Reach Hammock 4^ 
 
 Fishbone 48 
 
 Horse 49 
 
 Janes Island Light 49 
 
 Somers Cove Light 49 
 
 Emmanuel Church r 49 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church 49 
 
 Asbury Church 49 
 
 Beacon 50 
 
 Fox Island Poplar 5° 
 
 Sam 50 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 5' 
 
 East ; 51 
 
 Monkey 5^ 
 
 Chart No. 10 (upper end of Pocomoke Sound) — 
 
 Scot 52 
 
 Old 52 
 
 Will 53- 
 
 Cup 53 
 
 Summer 53 
 
 Oil 54 
 
 Wharf___.. 54 
 
 Saxis Church 54 
 
 Mos 54 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of boundaries 55 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of Ijoundaries 5^ 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — 
 
 Chart No. 5 (Upper Tangier Sound and Wicomico River) — 
 
 Turtle Egg Island (see also Chart No. 7) 59 
 
 Mud. 
 
 Haines. 
 
 60 
 
 Old Orchard ^" 
 
 61 
 
 Halls Point 6' 
 
 Rock Creek ^- 
 
 Evans 
 
 Buoy '^- 
 
 Wingate ''^ 
 
 Mount Vernon Wharf ^3 
 
 Georges (see also Chart No. 7) 64 
 
 Chart No. 6 (Chesapeake Bay west of Kedge and Holland straits) — 
 
 Southwest Middleground (see also Chart No. 8) 65 
 
 Kedge Straits ^5 
 
 Oyster Creek ^5 
 
 50095—08 2 
 
lo Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. Page. 
 
 Bbundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 CAiart No. 7 (Middle Tangier Sound and tributaries) — 
 
 Mussel Hole ! 66 
 
 Turtle Egg Island (see also Chart No. 5) r 59 
 
 Chain Shoal 67 
 
 Pincy Island West . 67 
 
 Piney Island Swash 68 
 
 Georges (see also Chart No. 5) ' • 64 
 
 Sandy Point 68 
 
 Cornial 6g 
 
 Marshy Island 70 
 
 Drum Point 71 
 
 Prickly Point ' 72 
 
 Piney Island East 72 
 
 Harris _ 73 
 
 Big Annemessex 73 
 
 Chart No. S (Chesapeake Bay west of Smith Island) — 
 
 Southwest Middleground (see also Chart No. 6) 65 
 
 Church Creek _ 74 
 
 ( 'hart No. g (lower end of Tangier and Pocomokc sounds) — 
 
 Philibys --_ _ _ 74 
 
 Great Rock 75 
 
 Fox Island . 75 
 
 Stone 76 
 
 Watkins 76 
 
 Long Point 77 
 
 Chart No. 10 (upper end of Pocomoke Sound) — 
 
 Gunby 77 
 
 Marumsco 78 
 
 Kitts Creek West 78 
 
 Kitts Creek East 79 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms: 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of boundaries 79 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries ' 81 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms — 
 
 Chart No. 5 (Upper Tangier Sound and Wicomico River) — 
 
 Deep Banks (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 7) _ . Ri 
 
 Holland Straits (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 7) 82 
 
 Pungers Creek (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 7) 82 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare North 83 
 
 , Deal Island (see also Chart No. 7) 83 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare South (see also Chart No. 7) 84 
 
 Marsh Island (see also Chart No. 7) 84 
 
 St. Pierre (see also Chart No. 7) 85 
 
 Geanquakin (see also Chart No. 7) 85 
 
 Chart No. 6 (Chesapeake Bay west of Kedge and Holland straits) — 
 
 Pungers Creek (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 7) 82 
 
 Holland Straits (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 7) 82 
 
 Deep Banks (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 7) 81 
 
 Spring Island 86 
 
 Pry Cove 86 
 
 North Kedge Straits 87 
 
 Sheepshead (see also Chart No. 7) 87 
 
 Fishing Point (see also Chart No. 7) 88 
 
Contents. ii 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms — Continued. Page. 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 6 (Chesapeake Bay west of Kedge and Holland straits) — Continued. 
 
 South Kedge vStraits 88 
 
 Smith Island Thoroughfare (see also Charts Nos. 8 and 9) 89 
 
 Cliart No. 7 (Middle Tangier Sound and tributaries) — 
 
 Terrapin Sand (see also Chart No. 9) 89 
 
 Fishing Point (see also Chart No. 6) 88 
 
 Sheepshead (see also Chart No. 6) 87 
 
 South Marsh 90 
 
 Pungers Creek (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 6) 82 
 
 Deep Banks (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 6) 81 
 
 Holland Straits (see also Charts Nos. 5 and 6) 82 
 
 Deal Island (see also Chart No. 5) 83 
 
 Wenona 90 
 
 Little Deal Island 91 
 
 Lower Thoroughfare 91 
 
 Piney Island 92 
 
 Laws Thoroughfare South (see also Chart No. 5) 84 
 
 Marsh Island (see also Chart No. 5) 84 
 
 St. Pierre (see also Chart No. 5) 85 
 
 Geanquakin (see also Chart No. 5) 85 
 
 Teague Creek 93 
 
 Goose Creek 93 
 
 Mine Creek 94 
 
 Hazard 94 
 
 Shark Point 95 
 
 Fords Wharf 95 
 
 Crane Cove 96 
 
 Moon Bay 96 
 
 Red Cap Creek 97 
 
 Miles 97 
 
 Colburn 98 
 
 Jackson Island 98 
 
 Jones Creek 99 
 
 Daugherty Creek 99 
 
 Tenth Point 100 
 
 Chart No. 8 (Chesapeake Bay west of Smith Island) — 
 
 Smith Island Thoroughfare (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 9) 89 
 
 Shanks Creek 100 
 
 Tylers Creek (see also Chart No. 9) loi 
 
 Chart No. g (lower end of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds) — 
 
 Tylers Creek (see also Chart No. 8) 10 1 
 
 Smith Island Thoroughfare (see also Charts Nos. 6 and 8) 89 
 
 Big Island loi 
 
 Drum 102 
 
 Terrapin Sand (see also Chart No. 7) . 89 
 
 Old House 102 
 
 Light House 103 
 
 Cancer 104 
 
 Back Creek ^ 104 
 
 Lavellette 105 
 
 Jenkins Creek 105 
 
 Kings Island 106 
 
 Great Point 107 
 
12 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms — Continued. Page. 
 
 Boundaries of crab bottoms — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 9 (lower end of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds) — Continued. 
 
 Fishing Creek 107 
 
 Cedar Straits 108 
 
 Broad Creek 108 
 
 Ware Point log 
 
 Apes Hole no 
 
 Chart No. zo (upper end of Pocomoke Sound). [No crab bottoms.] 
 Boundaries op clam beds: 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of boundaries 1 10 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 1 1 1 
 
 Boundaries of clam beds — 
 
 Charts Nos. 5, 6, 7, and S. [No clam beds on these charts.] 
 Chart No. 9 (lower end of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds) — 
 
 Ware Rock 1 11 
 
 Gravel Rock 1 1 1 
 
 Flat Rock (see also Chart No. 10) 1 12 
 
 Chart .\'o. 10 (upper end of Pocomoke Sound) — 
 
 Flat Rock (sea also Chart No. 9) 112 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 1 13 
 
 Appendix B. — Laws relating to survey of clam beds 1 16 
 
 Appendix C. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State. 1 1 7 
 Appendix D. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from First Report of Shell Fish 
 
 Commission) 117 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, SOMERSET COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 T>ie preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars, crab 
 bottoms, and clam beds of Maryland has been divided between the Government and the 
 State in accordance with the laws " authorizing the work and the natural division of 
 the surveying operations of the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.* The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds within the adopted boundaries of the waters 
 opened up for leasing with each county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these 
 various boundaries. The technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all 
 oyster bar and other boundaries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, 
 and includes the report "^ of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 charge of the work of that Service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and 
 certified for file with the courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the 
 State, and contain all information necessary to make a permanent record of the work 
 of the Commission and the Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for 
 any resurveys that may become necessary. 
 
 The part prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell Fish 
 Commission consists of an annual report '' of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland,*^ including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 
 " See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 b Thes^ charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. The publications ready for issue are those of Anne 
 Arundel and Somerset counties. Those of Wicomico and Worcester counties are now being prepared. 
 
 <^ See page i6 and the progress map attached to this publication. 
 
 <* These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, AnnapoUs, Md. 
 They are issued annually in October, and the first report is now available for distribution. 
 
 ' See Appendix D for an extract from the "First Report of the Maryland >Shell Fish Commi.ssion," 
 giving a concise summary of the " Haman Oyster Culture Law." 
 
 13 
 
14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset Comity, Md. 
 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each 
 other without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete 
 report of operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and 
 State. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the Service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential for a correct and practical 
 survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental functions of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Sun'^ey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the conservatiori 
 and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an advisor in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose." A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been fur- 
 nished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oj'Ster bar^of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records 
 contained in the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to the many who 
 may not understand the necessity for the great amount of work being done or its com- 
 plicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with surveying methods on open waters the necessity for the various 
 operations performed are evident, especially when it is known that the boundaries of 
 the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of oyster culture must 
 be surveyed and charted with the greatest attainable accuracy. To others it will be 
 
 "■ Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. 
 Moore, Assistant, Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
Siiri'ev of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Aid. 15 
 
 sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States 
 has proven that to accurately locate and permanently establish oyster boundaries as 
 is now being done in Maryland is necessary if. endless dissatisfaction and future liti- 
 gation are to be avoided. 
 
 Such refinement of survey work as demanded by the conditions of an oyster survey 
 when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of a 
 system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation 
 survey including the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments 
 and a record of the descriptions of their locations for future recovery is a necessary 
 operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 The technical records which established the relation between the offshore oyster 
 boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engi- 
 neers in making resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in 
 the same boundaries by reason of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the 
 public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned as to the barren bottoms. For these 
 it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation of the shore line and 
 other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private oyster 
 farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster 
 survey. 
 
 In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a natural 
 oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster 
 culture, information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is 
 required. Therefore, a hydrographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete 
 oyster survey. 
 
 Consequently, the necessary components of a satisfactory foundation for a complete 
 oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically named triangula- 
 tion, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of navigational 
 charts. 
 
 Having obtained this cartographic survey for a foundation, partlv by new work 
 and partly from records of previous work of the Government, the combined operations " 
 making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this foundation 
 special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location 
 and outline of oyster-shell bottoms and are carried on by the sounding boat party in 
 addition to their usual hydrographic work.'' This operation consists of a record of 
 the character of vibration of a wire and chain apparatus which drags over the bottom. 
 The vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating the presence or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations " consist of the actual determination of the kind 
 and quantity of oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of 
 the supply of oyster food, density of water, character of the bottom, and other important 
 
 "■ See Appendix C of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Gov- 
 ernment and State." 
 
 6 See pages 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 '^ See pages 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
1 6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset Coiintv, Md. 
 
 matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this work the oyster investigation stations 
 are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged in the survey of the 
 oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic data 
 which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain 
 apparatus at all other points covered by the survey. 
 
 The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been completed 
 for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearf}^ equal magnitude to 
 that described." This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descrip- 
 tions of boundaries and landmarks for record and publication by the Government, 
 the manufacture and planting of the "State buoys" at all corners of the oyster-bar 
 boundaries, the preparation of that part of the annual report of the Commission cover- 
 ing the oyster investigations, the making of the leasing charts and finished projections, 
 and finally the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State 
 by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
 From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete ovster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of 
 results for the future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying 
 and other scientific work, and requiring the professional services of experts in the various 
 operations of cartographic surveying and shell-fish investigations. 
 
 REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The two following letters, together with the laws '' of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the ofiacers of the Survey at Washington, 
 has proved very beneficial to the work, and is greatly appreciated. 
 
 Depa'rtmEnt ov Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, 1906. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, reciuesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey of 
 and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be desig- 
 nated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the provisions 
 of the act effective by providing an appro])riation for the jjurpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. M.vs.r\\,' Assistant Secretary. 
 His excellency Hon. Edwin WarPIELd, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 « No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which 
 is greatly complicated and increased by the economic and jjolitical effect of the oyster-survey opera- 
 tions on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved. 
 
 b For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 17 
 
 Dkpartment of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 W ashinglon, July 5, i<)o6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of the 
 steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is comijleted you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, [ircpare a i)ro>;ranune of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 * * . * * * * * 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TirrMANN, Supirintcndcnt. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. and G. 5. Steamer Endeavor, llaltimore, Md. 
 
 ORGANIZATION. 
 
 The organization of the party has remained practically unchanged and consists of 
 the chief and the necessary triangulators, computors, and draftsmen. 
 
 EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by their own Service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of 
 Fisheries launch Canvasback'^ and the steamer Governor McLane^ of the State fishery 
 force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State have been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consist of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAI, STATEMENT OF WORK.'' 
 
 On June 20, 1907, the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" and report'' of "Survey 
 of Oyster Bars" for Anne Arundel County were issued and filed, and the survey records 
 and reports for that county have been filed in the archives of the Survey at Washington. 
 
 In addition to this work, a Coast and Geodetic Survey signal-building party was 
 engaged in the erection of triangulation signals in Somerset County from May 2 to 
 June 25 in cooperation with a signal-building party of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 « By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, U. S. Bureau of Fisheries. 
 b By courtesy of Capt. Jaraes A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 <^ The field and office work relating to Somerset County is so intermixed with that of Wicomico 
 Coimty that this statement includes part of the work of the latter county. 
 
 <* See this report for an account of the work from July 3, 1906, to June 20, 1907. 
 
 50095 — 08 3 
 
iS Snri'cy of Oyster Bars^ Sotucrsct County^ Md. 
 
 From June 25 to November 6, when the field work in Somerset and Wicomico 
 counties was practically completed, the usual routine of field and office work was followed 
 without material interruption except that resulting from the moving of the house boat 
 Oyster from Crisfield to Manokin River on July 13, then to Piney Island on August 27, 
 and to Wicomico River, on August 30, where she remained until her removal to Nanti- 
 coke River on September 30. 
 
 From this latter date the work in Wicomico County predominated, and when the 
 field surveys were practically completed on November 6 the entire party left by rail for 
 Worcester County, it being impracticable to move the house boat to the waters of that 
 locality. 
 
 At the close of the survey work in Worcester County in the last part of December, 
 office work relating to Somerset and Wicomico counties was actively commenced at 
 Baltimore" and was continued without material interruption until March 23, 1908, 
 when a subparty went to Worcester and Somerset counties to finish some details of field 
 work in those sections required for the preparation of the technical reports and oyster 
 charts. 
 
 The very large amount of work of computation and drafting necessary to make the 
 results of the survev of the previous season available for publication was nearly com- 
 pleted on May 2, when it was transferred to the Government quarters on the house boat 
 Oyster, which left Baltimore on the same day with the party and outfit for her anchorage 
 off Solomons Island, in the Patuxent River. 
 
 The active field work in Calvert County dates from May 2, but from that time until 
 the filing of this report and the oyster charts of Somerset County the chief of party, in 
 addition to his regular field duties, was frequently at Baltimore and Washington to look 
 after their final preparation for publication. 
 
 STATISTICS.'' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 60 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 61 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 66 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 24 
 
 New triangulation stations established 62 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 86 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 125 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 375 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster, crab, and clam bound- 
 aries 13 
 
 Triangles computed 209 
 
 Geographic positions computed 76 
 
 o Office rooms were furnished for the work of the Government party in the "old court-house" and 
 afterwards in the new custom-house by courtesy of Hon. William F. Stone, collector of customs. 
 
 b These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey in connection w'ith the oyster survey of Somerset County, and do not include the 
 many thousands of soimdings and examinations of the character of the bottom made by the engineers 
 of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic Survey as hydrographic 
 records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of 
 Maryland. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 19 
 
 Corners of oyster, crab, and clam boundaries established by computation 506 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 1,518 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 86 
 
 Descriptions of oyster, crab, and clam boundaries prepared for publication 1 94 
 
 Total typewritten pages of manuscript prepared for publication of report 264 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication 6 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT. 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in-Somerset 
 County in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission need no other siunmary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural 
 Oyster Bars" and the scheme of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations 
 shown on the progress map at the beginning of this report. 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods of 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do 
 in the regions covered by the oyster survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts were prepared with all the 
 accuracy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various 
 shell-fish bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts 
 is further added toby published technical descriptions which should minimize the proba- 
 bility of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boimdaries. 
 
 Stated another way and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars of 
 Anne Arundel County:" 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and location 
 for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last sixty-fiive years. 
 
 In fact, when the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland is completed, it is believed 
 that it will stand the test of time and practical use as a working foundation for whatever 
 form the oyster legislation of the future may assume; and that the doing of the work 
 systematically and accurately, once for all, not only means a better foundation of a 
 great oyster industry by irradicably locating the natural oyster bars for the use of the 
 public, but also a better and more permanent superstructure of oyster culture for the 
 individual by the reason of the integrity of the foundation on which it stands. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose efficient cooperation, well-known experience, and 
 scientific knowledge of all matters relating to oysters have been of great value to the work. 
 
20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge of 
 the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 To Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to county boundaries. 
 
 And to the fhany others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing 
 important information or willing services. 
 
 CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts" of the natural oyster bars of "Somerset County and Adjacent Waters," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government 
 in cooperation with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of a series of five 
 sheets covering the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay from Hooper Strait to the'Maryland- 
 Virginia boundary, including Tangier and Pocomoke sounds and numerous other 
 tributaries. They are published on a scale of i part in 20,000 (approximately 2)Y^ inches 
 to a statute mile) and are constructed on polyconic projections and based on the United 
 States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars, crab bottoms, clam beds, and other boundaries 
 established by the Commission, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of 
 the clerk of the circuit court of Somerset County and in the office of the Commission at 
 Annapolis, as required by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster-bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography ^ necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 
 " These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 ^ Much of the details of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Somerset 
 County prepared and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William 
 Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological 
 Survey. 
 
Sutvey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 21 
 
 both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds are those used locally, 
 as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. 
 When there was no local name in common use, as was generally the case with the crab 
 bottoms, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the vicinity. By 
 the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain sections of 
 water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on the charts 
 of the oyster bars and crab bottoms, especially by those not familiar with the use of 
 maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds are numbered from i 
 to the total number of corners in each area under consideration. Where boundaries 
 adjoin, making one point a corner of two or more oyster bars, crab bottoms, or clam 
 beds, as the case may be, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar, bottom, or bed in which the figure is located. The numbers of 
 the corners correspond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication 
 under the headings of "Boundaries of natural oyster bars," "Boundaries of crab 
 bottoms," and "Boundaries of clam beds." 
 
 The landmarks, oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds have been grouped in 
 the "Contents" of this publication in accordance with the charts upon which they are 
 shown. To find a particular bar, bottom, bed, or landmark which is only known by 
 name, consult the "Contents" and the desired chart and general location will be indi- 
 cated. To find the name of a bar, bottom, bed, or landmark which is only known by 
 location, consult the progress map at the beginning of this publication for the number 
 of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine the known locality on the 
 chart for the name of the bar, bottom, bed, or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell-fish 
 industries. The i -fathom contour (6 feet) corresponds in a general way to the outer 
 limits of the crab bottoms, while the waters outside of this cur\'e and inside the 5-fathom 
 contour (30 feet) practically include all the oyster bars surveyed. The 3-fathom con- 
 tour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on the oyster 
 bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate the outer 
 limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Somerset County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds were determined 
 under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent 
 planimeter measurements of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on 
 the face of the chart and are usually located within the boundaries of the different areas. 
 The symbols used on the charts for the diflferent kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Somerset County, like those for Anne Arundel County, have 
 been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. 
 These charts are constructed on polyconic projections and based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. They are made on the scales of 
 I part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, as the needs of oyster culture may require. Anne 
 Arundel County required 13 leasing charts and Somerset County 12 to cover their oyster 
 bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and. clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irregular 
 shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of rec- 
 tangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rec- 
 tangles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as practicable. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in Annapolis. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections" covering Somerset County waters are 13 in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were all constructed by draftsmen of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, who also plotted the sextant positions on the smooth projections 
 which determine the location of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars, crab bottoms, 
 or clam beds as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted on 
 the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the office of the Shell 
 Fish Commission at Annapolis. 
 
 " For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the beginning of this publication. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 23 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the beginning of this publication is on a scale of 
 I part in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the U. S. Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Somerset County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all 
 the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the 
 location and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, 
 and the "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose 
 of carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress map" accompanying the "First Annual Report of the Maryland 
 Shell Fish Commission" was prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer 
 of the Commission. It is on the scale of i part in 400,000 and shows the outline of the 
 tide- water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters already 
 covered by the operations of the oyster survey of Maryland. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF COUNTY WATERS, f- 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 .one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line "^ between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Somerset 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the charts 
 and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technically described 
 and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by the intersection of the channels of Wicomico Creek and Wicomico 
 River; thence with the channel of Wicomico River along the boundary line as laid down on Chart No. 5 
 of the "Natural Oyster Bars" of Maryland, published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, to a point 
 defined by the intersection of the channel of Nanticoke River with Wicomico River; thence in a straight 
 line to a point defined byd latitude 38° n' 50 "3, and longitude 75° 58' 20."8, situated in upper end of 
 
 a This map and report can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, at 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 
 i For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, 
 the valuable publication entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election 
 Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey 
 under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, Superintendent, should be consulted, as the boundaries 
 described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 « See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the 
 progress map at the beginning of this publication. 
 
 <* Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the U. S. Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 Tangier Sound, about yi mile " east-southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light, 1% miles south of western ex- 
 tremity of Clay Island, and ij-^ miles west-northwest of Halls Point; thence in a straight line along the 
 channel of Tangier Sound to a point defined by latitude 38° 10' 08. "i, and longitude 75° 58' 40."6, situated 
 about 2|^ miles south by east of Sharkfin Shoal Light and ij^ miles west of upper land end of Deal 
 Island; thence in a straight line across Tangier Sound to a point defined by latitude 38° 08' 50. "6, 
 and longitude 76° 01' 53. "4, situated on a point of land on the southeastern extremity of BloodwortH Island, 
 which is the north point of the Tangier Sound entrance to Holland Straits; thence in a straight line 
 across Holland Straits to a point defined by latitude 38° 06' 39."9, and longitude 76° 03' i7."8, situated on 
 northwest extremity of a small island slightly detached from South Marsh and on north side of Holland 
 Straits entrance to Pry Cove; thence in a straight line to a point defined by latitude 38° 05' 44."!, and longi- 
 tude 76° 03' 44"6, situated on Pry Island, which is located on south side of Holland Straits entrance 
 to Pry Cove; thence in a straight line to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay at point defined by 
 latitude 38°04'40."8, and longitude 76° 04' 14. "8, situated at junction of Holland and Kedge straits; thence 
 in a straight line along the dividing waters of Chesapeake Bay and Kedge Straits to a point defined 
 by latitude 38° 02' 07. "o, and longitude 76° 02' 34."o, situated on the northwest side of Fog Point, which 
 is the south point of the Chesapeake Bay entrance to Kedge Straits; thence along the mean low water 
 line of the Chesapeake Bay shore of Smith Island across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards 
 in width to a point defined by latitude 38° 00' 3i."o, and longitude 76° 03' 08. "9, situated on a point at 
 the extreme northwest entrance to Smith Island Thoroughfare; thence in a straight line across the 
 Chesapeake Bay entrance of Smith Island Thoroughfare and Goose Harbor Cove to a point defined 
 by latitude 37°59'30."o, and longitude 76° 03' 09. "6, situated on a point at the extreme southwest entrance 
 to Goose Harbor Cove; thence along the mean low water line of Chesapeake Bay shore of Smith Island 
 across the mouth of all inlets less than lOO yards in width to the intersection of the mean low water 
 line and the Maryland -Virginia boundary line; thence in a straight line with the Maryland-Virginia 
 boundary across Smith Island and the waters of Smith Gut, Shanks Creek, and Tylers Creek to a 
 point at a corner of the boundary near the Tangier Sound shore of Smith Island situated on land known 
 locally as Horse Hummock; thence in a straight line with the Maryland-Virginia boundary to point at 
 a corner of the boundary in the middle of Tangier Sound, situated about V/i miles southwest by west 
 of James Island Light, 2^^ miles east by south of Horse Hummock, and 3;^^ miles northwest of House 
 Island; thence in a straight line with the Maryland-Virginia boundary to a point at a corner of the 
 boundary in the middle of Tangier Sound, situated about ^yk miles southwest by south of James Island 
 Light, zVi miles southeast by east of Horse Hummock, and 2^% miles west of House Island; thence in a 
 straight line with the Maryland-Virginia boundary across House Island to a corner of the boundary 
 situated in the water between Watkins Point and Green Harbor Island; thence in a straight line with 
 the Maryland-Virginia boundary to a corner of the boundary situated in the middle of Pocomoke 
 Sound about 4' 2 miles east of Watkins Point and 25 s miles south of Watkins Island off entrance to Apes 
 Hole Creek; thence in a straight line with the Maryland-Virginia boundary to a comer of the boundary 
 situated in the middle of Pocomoke Sound about 2 ' 2 miles northwest by west of Saxis Church, 2 H miles 
 east by south of Watkins Island off entrance to Apes Hole, and 2 miles southwest of extreme end of 
 point between East and Marumsco creeks; thence with the Maryland-Virginia boundary as laid down 
 on "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" No. 10 along the middle of Pocomoke Sound and Pocomoke 
 River as far as oysters grow. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the ofiice of the said Commissioners in the 
 city of Annapolis," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respec- 
 tive counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for the 
 
 « Statute miles. 
 
Survey of Ovsler Bars, Somerset Cou/ifv, Md. 25 
 
 leasing with Somerset County, a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but 
 not within the territorial limits of Somerset County and the waters contiguous to but 
 not within the territorial limits of adjacent counties has been estabUshed by the Shell 
 Fish Commission. This boundary line" has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural 
 Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described 
 and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point defined by latitude 38° 04' 40". 8, and longitude 76° 04' I4".8, situated on line 
 of territorial limits of county at junction of Holland and Kedge straits; thence in a straight line across 
 waters of Chesapeake Bay to Holland Island Bar Light, the location of which is defined by latitude 
 38° 04' 07".3, and longitude 76° 05' 45". 9; thence in a straight line across waters of Chesapeake Bay to a 
 point defined by latitude 38° 04' 34". 8, and longitude 76° i2'oi".o, situated near the middle of Chesapeake 
 Bay, on northwestern end of a shoal marked by a red buoy of the U. ,S. Light-House Establishment 
 situated about s's miles west by north of Holland Island Bar Light, 7!^ miles east by north of Point 
 Lookout Light, and 13 '■ miles north of Smith Point Light; thence in a straight line with the waters of 
 Chesapeake Bay to a point on Smith Point defined by the corner of the Maryland-Virginia boundary 
 at the intersection of the straight line boundary across Chesapeake Bay and the low-water line of the, 
 southern shore of Potomac River; thence with tlie Maryland-Virginia boundary in a straight line across 
 Chesapeake Bay to the point defined by the intersection of the boundary with the mean low-water 
 line of the Chesapeake Bay shore of Smith Island; thence with territorial limits of county along the 
 Chesapeake Bay shore of Smith Island and waters of entrance to Kedge Straits to point of beginning. 
 
 LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF LANDMARKS. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the surveys to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Sur\-ey as the said Bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosectiting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of locations of landmarks in a 
 uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assumption that the 
 individual seeking to find a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 
 ° See progress map at the end of this publication 
 50095—8 4 
 
26 Survey of Oyslcr Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 They then gradually proceed from general descriptions of the surroundings of a land- 
 mark to the specific details of the character of the center and reference markings. An 
 examination of the descriptions themselves will best indicate the method followed. 
 
 The heading of each description is the name by which the landmark or triangulation 
 station is known and designated in all work and records of the Government and State. 
 
 Under the heading of "Locality" the first paragraph gives a description of the 
 general locality of the landmark and the serial number of the published "Chart of 
 Oyster Bars" of Maryland which best shows its location. The published charts are on 
 the large scale of i part in 20,000, and show the location of the triangulation stations 
 so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be required to find them. 
 
 Under the same heading of "Locality" the second paragraph furnishes the descrip- 
 tion of the immediate locality of the landmark and refers to the bearing and distance 
 of standard cement monument marking the reference station, as it is the first object 
 that is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is 
 reached. 
 
 Under the heading of "Marks" a description is given of the character of the mark- 
 ings of the "observed station" and the reference station. It will be noted that, although 
 the "observed station" is the one "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles, 
 and also the one whose geographic position is computed, frequently it is not marked 
 as well as the reference station, and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate 
 its position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate these stations on edges of banks and ends 
 of points of land, which in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries generally means that they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Surve}' in this region has shown the necessity of reference marks, if the frequent 
 reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument " are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their 
 tops are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a 
 triangle, with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters 
 "U. vS. C. S." underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the 
 center of the top of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been 
 broken off without disturbing the bottom, the center of its square section can be used 
 as the location of the station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description' of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 It is the expectation that the reference stations," the character of which is explained 
 above, will be used in many cases in the near future in the place of the "observed sta- 
 
 o To obtain the geographic positions of any of the "observed stations" or of the "reference sta- 
 tions," application should be made to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Soinerse/ County, Md. 27 
 
 tions." This has been made possible by the careful measurements of direction and 
 distance of these stations from the "observed station," which are recorded under the 
 heading of "References." 
 
 Under the heading of "References" are given the directions and distances of all 
 objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can not be 
 found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrography, 
 or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many cases 
 to relocate the position of an "observed station" or reference station when both of 
 them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the direction of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing " of the initial object is always given in parenthesis alongside the 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by compass bearings or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of horizontal angles 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained b}' pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions 
 are indicated by the refinement of direction with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS (iF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 SENATOR. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Tangier Sound, on sontliern side of Holland Straits and on extreme 
 northeast jjoint of South Marsh. (.See Charts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 35 yards from north side, and about 30 yards from east 
 side of point. Myrtle bushes skirt shore, commencing due north, and two small pools of water are 
 near station, one di:e south aljout 10 yards and the other southwest about 5 yards. No permanent 
 reference points near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monimient. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 16° 20' E) 00 00 00 43^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on house to right of " Haines" 31 30 __ 4?^ miles. 
 
 Left-hand chimney of crab house on Deal 
 
 Island 50 19 __ 3^-2 miles. 
 
 Right end of large oyster house on Deal 
 
 Island 81 59 .. 3^2 miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree 301 35 __ ijs miles. 
 
 " The mean magnetic variation for Somerset County for igo8 was 5° 30' west of north and increas- 
 ing at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset Comity^ Md. 
 
 CRAB. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end and western shore of Tangier Sound on eastern side of Bloodsworth Island 
 about 2y& miles southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light House and about halfway between Piney Island 
 Cove to north and Great Cove to south. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is about 15 yards from high-water mark to the northeast and about 35 yards 
 from the shore to the east. A small tlat-roof crab house stands about 80 yards to the north-northeast 
 and another crab house about twice the distance in the same direction. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References — o 1 /> 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 25' E) 00 
 
 Left end of large white house near Stump 
 
 Point 6 
 
 End of roof of white house on bluff 31 
 
 End of Deal Island wharf 53 
 
 Large white house near red roof one 72 
 
 Aspen tree near "Joshua" 88 
 
 Tall pine tree 165 
 
 Near end of flat-roof shanty 288 
 
 Flag pole on Brown's crab house 299 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 II -- yj'i miles. 
 
 35 ._ 6^ miles. 
 
 03 .. • 3K miles. 
 
 35 4X miles. 
 
 06 .- 5}i miles. 
 
 00 40 i'^ miles. 
 
 32 ._ 80 yards. 
 
 01 .. 150 yards. 
 
 SHARKFIN SHOAL LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Northern end of Tangier Sound about equally distant from entrances of Hooper Strait, 
 Fishing Bay, and Nanticoke River. (See Chart No. s) 
 
 Marks. — rObserved station is center point of black lantern on hexagonal screw pile known as 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (N 81° 45' E) 00 00 00 5 J^ miles. 
 
 HEAD. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end of Tangier Sound, on southern part of peninsula known as "Bishops Head," 
 situated between Hooper Strait and Fishing Bay. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on eastern side marsh land about '2 mile norlli of extreme southerly end of 
 Bishops Head and about 15 yards east of two crab houses. It is about 15 yards southwest of high- 
 water mark, behind water buslies which skirt the shore. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 13.41 meters west from observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a ])ine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 ])oint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Rc]i:rcnces. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Liglit" (S 60° 41' E) 00 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 Crab-house flagstaff 50 30 ._ 3^ miles. 
 
 Large pine 97 42 _. 2 miles. 
 
 Reference station 139 55 40 13.41 meters. 
 
 Near gable of 2j2-story white house 140 
 
 Chimney on white house 156 
 
 Left side of crab house 166 
 
 Right side of crab house 199 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 208 
 
 Chimney on end of white house 238 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke Point woods 326 
 
 24 _- X roile. 
 
 44 - . }i mile. 
 
 38 ._ 17-31 meters. 
 
 54 __ 16. II meters. 
 
 28 __ i}4 miles. 
 
 53 _ - 3 miles. 
 
 56 -. 7 >2 miles. 
 
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 X) 00 3 >^ miles. 
 
 17 _. \% miles. 
 
 FROG. 
 
 Locality. — -West shore of mouth of Nanticoke River, on the southeasterly point of Clay Island, 
 known as "Frog Point." (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 25 yards back from e.xtreme end of point, 20 yards 
 from the east side and 25 yards from the west side. . Water bushes abound back of station. There are 
 no permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.10 
 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point of 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (841° 25' W) 00 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 35 
 
 Reference station 141 
 
 Right tangent of Sandy Point 177 
 
 Chimney on white house with black roof.. 179 
 Chimney on near end of large red-roof 
 
 white house 183 
 
 Stack on canning house 184 
 
 Land end of Nanticoke wharf 184 
 
 End of Nanticoke wharf house., i86 
 
 Chimney on ell end of main part of large 
 
 red-roof white house 211 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Point woods. 238 
 Large square chimney on white house 
 
 (Dames Quarter) 264 
 
 Rock Creek poplar tree 284 
 
 Flagstaff on Deal Island wharf 322 
 
 50 13. 10 meters. 
 
 ._ %" mile. 
 
 __ 2'X miles. 
 
 02 _._ 2% miles. 
 
 36 .. 2^ miles. 
 
 36 .. 2 J^ miles. 
 
 00 .. 2^ miles. 
 
 27 .- 2^ miles. 
 
 44 .. 2j^ miles. 
 
 17 .. 4 miles. 
 
 17 -- 3K miles. 
 
 09 .. 4j^ miles. 
 
 COW. 
 Loca/iiy.— Western shore Nanticoke River on Mink Point about % mile east of entrance to Cow 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a very soft marsh point at the outer edge of water bushes about 5 yairds 
 back from the shore to the east, 15 yards from extreme end of point to the southeast, and 15 yards 
 from the shore to the southwest. No permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 8.68 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Frog" (S 6° 13' W)... 00 
 
 A shanty 37 
 
 Reference station 129 
 
 White shanty 189 
 
 A shanty 209 
 
 Tangent of land 217 
 
 Large red roof greenhouse 236 
 
 Windmill 243 
 
 Gambrel of house 244 
 
 Chimney of large greenhouse 254 
 
 Canning house stack 257 
 
 Canning house stack 275 
 
 Near corner of Nanticoke wharf 284 
 
 Large red roof white house 297 
 
 Large red roof white house 299 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke woods 310 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Point 341 
 
 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 16 -. H mile. 
 
 19 20 8. 68 meters. 
 
 53 I mile. 
 
 52 .. ^ mile. 
 
 43 Kmile- 
 
 48 .. 2}4 miles. 
 
 52 .. 2)4 miles. 
 
 13 _. 2>2 miles. 
 
 24 -- 2X miles. 
 
 28 _. iH miles. 
 
 26 -- 1/4 miles. 
 
 49 _. 1)4 miles. 
 
 32 -. 2}4 miles. 
 
 24 -- 2}4 miles. 
 
 15 3 miles. 
 
 48 .. i>^ miles. 
 
30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Aid. 
 
 mile back from river 
 
 ' Nanticoke Methodist 
 
 NANTICOKE CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River in town of Nanticoke, about J 
 and 14, mile northeast of Roaring Point. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire of church known as 
 Episcopal Church." 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 ROAR. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on point of land known as Roaring Point, and about 
 ^^ mile north from outer end of Roaring Point wharf. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is 30 yards to the east of the extreme end of the point and on a sandy knoll about 
 5 feet above high-water mark. It is about 20 yards back from high-water mark on the north side and 
 about 40 yards back from high-water mark on south side of the point. Pine woods stand about 150 
 yards inshore from station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Frog" (S 39° 02' W) 00 
 
 Two shanties 19 
 
 One shanty 30 
 
 A shanty 71 
 
 White shanty 98 
 
 Barn steeple 117 
 
 White shanty behind "Okay" 121 
 
 Red roof house 144 
 
 Twin trees on Ragged Point 159 
 
 Chimney on white house 175 
 
 Windmill 184 
 
 Gambrel roof house 184 
 
 White canning house stack 195 
 
 Land end of wharf 271 
 
 Large house 293 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Point woods 297 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke wharf 304 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Point 359 
 
 00 00 2^2 miles. 
 
 17 .. 2 miles. 
 
 20 .. 1^4 miles. 
 
 32 __ 1^ miles. . 
 
 53 __ iK miles. 
 
 41 -_ 4>2 miles. 
 
 25 _. 234 miles. 
 
 42 -. 7,'i miles. 
 
 30 _- 2 miles. 
 
 23 _. 1% miles. 
 
 04 ._ I mile. 
 
 32 _- I mile. 
 
 II .- >2 mile. 
 
 58 Xmile. 
 
 38 __ iX miles. 
 
 22 ._ 2!^ miles. 
 
 52 __ 34 mile. 
 
 51 -- 1,34^ miles. 
 
 I 
 
 NANTL 
 
 Locality. — Eastern side of entrance to Nanticoke River about '2 mile northwest of Nanticoke Point. 
 (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on grassy land about 2 feet above and 20 yards back from high-water mark. 
 It is about midway between edge of woods on Nanticoke Point and unpainted house near poplars X 
 mile to the north. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 65° 14' W) 00 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 51 
 
 Left end of Nanticoke wharf 89 
 
 Near chimney of red roof house 96 
 
 Chimney of unpainted house loi 
 
 Near chimney of house nearest woods 116 
 
 Tree high above woods 119 
 
 Right end of heavy woods 134 03 i^ miles. 
 
 Right end of scant woods 147 11 _- J^ mile. 
 
 00 00 5 miles. 
 
 33 - _ 2X miles. 
 
 45 -_ 2 miles. 
 
 51 -- }4 mile. 
 
 08 -. X mile. 
 
 56 X mile. 
 
 53 -- 23^ miles. 
 
Sun'ey of Oyster Bars, Somerset Couiitv, Md. 
 
 31 
 
 Wild cherry tree 178 24 .. 50 yards. 
 
 Left end of woods 227 46 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Right end of woods 269 45 __ J!4^ mile. 
 
 Poplar tree Dames Quarter 307 28 _. 21^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Haines Point 330 55 __ 4J4 miles. 
 
 WHITE. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of entrance to Nanticoke River on western part of Nanticoke Point. 
 (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand and grass point about 2 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards Irom 
 the west side, 15 yards from the south end, and 20 yards from southeast side. Dense pine woods stand 
 about 100 yards to the northwest, open marsh to the northeast, and a clump of about a dozen pine 
 trees in marsh about f s mile to the northeast. There is a cove about 40 yards east of the station and 
 another point of land about 100 yards to the southeast. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 16.63 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub about 6 inches below surface of ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S 44°i6' E) 00 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Poplar tree at Dames Quarter 65 08 __ 2^^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Hall Point 86 06 _. 3^^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 164 17 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Left end of pine woods 172 27 ._ 100 yards. 
 
 Right end of pine woods 213 21 .. 150 yards. 
 
 Reference station 227 29 
 
 Largest tree in clump of about 12 pines 247 23 
 
 Chimney on cabin on Ellis Point 279 05 
 
 White house 311 54 
 
 Point of land 335 02 .. 100 yards. 
 
 00 16.63 meters. 
 
 -- ^ mile. 
 
 .. 2 miles. 
 
 .. ,'2 mile. 
 
 ELLA. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River on point at east side of entrance to Ellis Bay. (See 
 Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high-water mark. It is about 10 yards back 
 from the shore to the west, 20 yards liack from the shore to the south, and 20 yards back from the 
 shore to the north. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o 1 u 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S 9° 49' W) 00 
 
 Tangent of land on Mollies Point 5 
 
 Watch house 26 
 
 Left of woods on Nanticoke Point 44 
 
 Right of woods on Nanticoke Point 52 
 
 Chimney of white house 135 
 
 Chimney of gray house 142 
 
 Chimney of white house 249 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 257 
 
 Chimney on middle of white house 274 
 
 Chimney on cream and brown house 290 
 
 Chimney on brown house 291 
 
 Smoke pipe of watch house 306 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 1 mile. 
 '2 mile. 
 \4 miles. 
 % miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 2 miles. 
 
 14 
 
 10 .. 
 
 23 
 
 33 
 
 45 
 
 43 
 
 27 .. 200 yards. 
 
 58 .. 2X miles. 
 
 28 -- i^ miles. 
 
 49-- I mile. 
 
 03 -- I mile. 
 
 57 .. I mile 
 
32 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 
 % miles west of Mount Vernon 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River on Holland Point about 
 Church, and \% miles east of Ellis Bay. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 20 yards north of high-water mark on its extreme end 
 and about 100 yards west of a creek. A small cabin stands about 200 yards to the west. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Wind" (S 28° 35' W) . 00 
 
 Great Shoals Light 4 
 
 Tangent of Mollies Point 18 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Nanticoke Point 34 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Nanticoke Point 39 
 
 Chimney of house near Ellis Bay : 46 
 
 Chimney of cabin 56 
 
 Chimney on left end of large red roof building. 91 
 
 Large chimney on white house 188 
 
 Chimney of slate-colored house 230 
 
 Chimney on middle of light-blue house 240 
 
 Chimney on 2%-%\oxy light-green house 266 
 
 Right chimney on white house 317 
 
 CHILD. 
 
 00 00 iX tniles. 
 
 34 -- 1% miles. 
 
 39 __ 2 miles. 
 
 33 ._ 2^ miles. 
 
 28 _- 2j^ miles. 
 
 19 .. iX rniles 
 
 14 .. -. 200 yards. 
 
 56 .. 3 miles. 
 
 31 .. \14 miles. 
 
 43 _. iX miles. 
 
 48 .- I mile. 
 
 41 - X mile. 
 
 29 .. ]/i mile. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River about yi mile north of Moimt Vernon Church. (See 
 Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 2 feet above and 15 yards back from high-water mark. 
 There is an old wharf about 300 yards to the east and at a point about 100 yards to the north, two 
 creeks join and form a single creek about 20 feet wide which flows into the river at a point about 15 
 yards west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Mount Vernon Church" (S 10° 15' E) 00 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house in woods on opposite 
 
 shore 3 23 .. X mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house on sand bluff on 
 
 opposite shore 15 
 
 ■ Smoke pipe on large white house 19 
 
 Chimney on brown house 48 
 
 Great Shoals Light 49 
 
 32 __ i/i mile. 
 
 55 -. X mile. 
 
 14 _- I X miles. 
 
 33 - . 3K miles. 
 
 Tangent of Holland Point 62 44 _. iX miles. 
 
 Fork of creek 183 
 
 Chimney of large house 206 
 
 Chimney of another large house 238 
 
 Mount Vernon wharf smoke pipe 293 
 
 Large white house in woods 324 
 
 Cream-colored house in woods 345 
 
 08 .. 100 yards. 
 
 39 .. 2 miles. 
 
 43 .- X mile. 
 
 12 ._ iX miles. 
 
 03 _- X mile. 
 
 47 -- yi mile. 
 
 CREEK. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River, about yi mile northwest of Mount Vernon wliarf and 
 jibout lyi miles northeast of Mount Vernon Church. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh grass and sand point making out to the south and about to yards 
 from the high-water mark of each of the three sides of the point. About 10 yards west of observed 
 station is the mouth of a creek or drain 10 feet wide which rims only a short distance inland. There 
 are several unpainted houses within 200 yards of observed station and a lone pear tree stands about 200 
 
Siiri'cv of Ors/rr Bars, SoiiinsH Coiiuly, Md. 33 
 
 yards to the iiDrlh. There is a cultivated ticld about 150 yards l)ack of station wliich extends to edge 
 of woods % mile distant. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Kcjerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Mount Vernon Church" (S 30° 39' W) 00 00 00 i|-^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on light-blue house with red blinds 1,3 46 .. i_5^ miles. 
 
 Lone tree 72 ,59 __ i mile. 
 
 Chimney of old unpainted house 108 18 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Chimney of light-green trimmed house 135 15 .. 200 yards. 
 
 Pear tree i.sg 48 .. 200 yards. 
 
 Left chimney of cream-colored house 218 ofi __ '. 300 yards. 
 
 Tangent of cove 224 __ _. 30 yards. 
 
 vSmoke pipe on Mount Vernon wharf 282 34 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney outside yellow house 312 04 __ S/g mile. 
 
 Chimney on slate-colored house 352 57 ._ simile. 
 
 END. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River, opposite Mount Vernon wharf. (See Chart No. .s.) 
 Observed station is on marsh land about. 3 feet above and about 100 yards north of high-water 
 mark in river and about 75 yards to the northwest of a large creek which runs aliout 2 miles inland 
 Water bushes skirt shore around station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rcjerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Jones" (S 60° 33' W) 00 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house 7 24 .- i mile. 
 
 Tangent of land. _^ 12 28 .. i mile. 
 
 Near chimney of cream-colored house 68 25 _. '2 mile. 
 
 Cupola on red barn 155 21 __ J<J' mile. 
 
 Old-style windmill 163 26 _- --_ J^ mile. 
 
 Chimiiey of Whitehaven Hotel 171 09 _. iX miles. 
 
 Webster's canning house 252 28 -. J^ mile. 
 
 Right hand chimney on gray house 273 42 .. ^^ mile. 
 
 Left side of Mount Vernon wharf 294 13 _, X "^'le 
 
 Stack of Dashiell's canning house 304 52 __ J^ mile. 
 
 Middle attic window of white house 328 ■54 ._ >^ mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of yellow house 352 12 .. J^ mile. 
 
 WALNUT. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Wicomico River, about 175 yards east of Mount Vernon wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 17 feet from shore and 50 yards west of a small cnck. 
 Several large walnut and locust trees stand aliout 2_so yards south of station and 2 liouses and 2 sheds 
 about 250 yards to the southwest. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triingle on standard cement momunent. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Jones" (.S 83° 49' W) 00 00 00 _ . 
 
 Right side of Mount Vernon wharf house 17 18 ._ __ 
 
 Chimney outside of white house 46 52 __ _. 
 
 Left chimney of gabled house __ 53 47 .. _. 
 
 Old style windmill 121 00 __ _. 
 
 Left end of roof of Whitehaven wharf 136 18 _. .. 
 
 Chimney of Whitehaven Hotel 136 40 .... 
 
 Opening between pair of pine trees near 
 
 Whitehaven 140 .. .. .. 
 
 50095—08 5 
 
 '4 mile. 
 
 175 yards 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 i>2 miles. 
 
 i>2 miles. 
 
34 
 
 Sitnry of Oyster Bars, Soiiiersr/ Countv, Md. 
 
 Stack of Wcbf tcr's ciniiitif; li(i\ise , 
 Opening between two walnut trees_ 
 
 Chimney of Whitlock's house 
 
 Stack of Dashiell's canning house.. 
 
 1S7 3S . . . _ joo yards. 
 
 J74 . _ . 200 yards, 
 
 307 .V -- 250 yards. 
 
 352 2,-^ 400 yards. 
 
 JONES. 
 
 Locality. — South sliore of Wicomico River about '4 mile west of Mount Vernon wharf. (See Chart 
 No. .s.) 
 
 Observed station is on a knoll about 25 feel above and 30 yards to south of high-water mark, and 
 about 200 yards to the east of a cove. The knoll on which the station is located is the highest point 
 on the shore in this locality. Several small cabins stand to the northward about 25 yards, and a large 
 lone cedar tree about 35 yards to the southwest. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rcjcrcnccs. — ° ' " 
 
 " Ivee" (S 78° .s4' W) 00 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 Large square chimney on four-gable house, lo o,s - y^ mWe. 
 
 Cedar tree 11 22 __ 25 yards. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 34 54 __ '-smile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 62 
 
 Chimney on light-green house on opposite 
 
 shore ' 102 
 
 White cupola in Whitehaven 148 
 
 Old style windmilL 153 
 
 Whitehaven Hotel chimney 15.5 48 __ 2J.4 miles. 
 
 Large chimney on yellow house 178 37 __ ^J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on end of brown house 216 37 _. 34 mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house 266 42 _. ^-J" mile. 
 
 Weeping willow 307 55 -_ % mWe. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 3ii 
 
 26 ._ 20. 30 meters. 
 
 },^ -- f^ mile. 
 
 ,S3 -_ 2'4 mile. 
 
 31 -- I Jj' miles 
 
 IVEE. 
 
 30 -- 31. 10 meters. 
 
 mile northwest of Moimt ^'crnon Churclr 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River about 
 (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on grass land about i foot above and 10 feet liack from liigh-watcr mark, 
 A small cove makes in about 100 yards east of station. A small lone pine stands about no yards to 
 the east-southeast, and a s.;nd bluff with pine trees about 100 yards to the southwest. Beyond Ihc 
 woods along the beach is a bluff 15 feet high upon which are several houses. 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Moimt Vernim Church" (S 22° 37' E) 00 00 
 
 White house chinmey ,S,s 3.'i 
 
 Chinmey on end of white house _ 209 55 
 
 Chimney of green-trimmed house near 
 
 "Creek" ,_ 245 28 
 
 Old style windmill 264 47 
 
 Slate-colored house 276 22 
 
 Chimney on middle of white house beyond 
 
 woods 297 II 
 
 Lime pine tree , 317 53 
 
 Yt mile. 
 
 ]i, mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 I '4 miles. 
 
 2,' 8 miles. 
 
 ]/i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 1 10 yards. 
 
Siirffv of Ovs/rr Bars, So?/u-rsr/ CoiDity, Md. 35 
 
 MOUNT VERNON CHURCH. 
 
 Locality- — Southeast side of Wicomico River about ■' ,s mile iMck froiii tlie shore i ' _. miles south- 
 west of Mount \'ernon wharf. iSee Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on main road in Moim.t Vernon and is situated on tlie highest jioint in the 
 vicinity. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of stee[)le of Mmmt X'eraon Methodist Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BALL. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River on a ])oint of land aliout i mile northeast of Wingate 
 Point. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand and grass point making out about 100 yards west of a sand blulT. 
 .■\ small creek empties into the river about 10 yards to the east, and three poplars stand aliout 100 
 yards to the south. The extreme northern end of the point is aljout ,^5 yards from station and the 
 western side is about 10 yards. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Holland" (N JO° 03' W) 00 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Middle one of five pines 107 oq __ 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney on John Withlock's house 137 57 _ 100 yards 
 
 Left end of i)ine woods 145 33 __ ,'2 inile. 
 
 Right end of pine woods 165 04 ._ '2 mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house 183 32 ._ '4 mile. 
 
 Third poplar joy 04 ._ 100 yards. 
 
 Chinmey <jf Ijrown house 248 27 ' _. mile. 
 
 WIND. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River al)oul '4 mile nortli of snulhern end of Wingate 
 Point. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is about 30 yards from high-water mark of Wicomico River on the nortli side and 
 
 20 yards from the west side. An oyster watchhouse stands ;:bout 100 yarils to llie east of the station 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S 36° 29' W) 00 00 00 i '2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Mollies Point 33 35 . i mile. 
 
 Left end of woods 46 12 __ iS^ miles. 
 
 Right end of woods 51 45 __ 1^4 miles. 
 
 Tangent of Ellis Point 102 47 __ i mile. 
 
 White hotise in woods 137 ig ._ 3 miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on watchhouse 185 49 .. 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney of brown house 203 38 .. >2 mile. 
 
 Chimney of cream-colored house with brown 
 
 trimmings 215 34 .. Simile. 
 
 Watchhouse 308 41 __ X "''1^- 
 
 Chinmey on 2 ■2-story house 342 18 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of white house Dames 
 
 Quarter 350 57 _. 2J2 miles. 
 
 LITTLE. 
 
 Locality. — Southern shore of Monie Bay on second prominent point of marsh aljout '4 mile to the 
 west of entrance to Little Monie Creek. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh ])oinl covered with water Inishc:'. and reeds. It is aliout i foot 
 ;ibovc high-water mark, 7 yards from the west side, 10 yards from the east side, and aliout 50 yards 
 from extreme end of point. No |iermanent reference objects near station. 
 
Siir:uy of Oj's/rr Bars, So///rrsr/ Counlv, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S 83° 43' \Vj 00 00 00 
 
 Left side of woods on Nanticoke Point ig 34 __ 
 
 Right side of woods on Nanticoke Point 22 24 ,_ 
 
 Tangent of Wingate Point 34 39 ^ _. 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house 60 13 __ 
 
 Chimney on near end of white house with 
 
 brown trimmings 62 02 _. _". 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house with green 
 
 blinds 62 43 __ 
 
 Left chimney of yellow house trimmed white. 79 52 .. 
 
 Middle of woods 80 
 
 Large brown house 93 55 _. 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 102 42 __ 
 
 Tangent of point of land 165 47 __ 
 
 Tangent of point of land 320 i6 __ 
 
 Tangent of land __ 346 47 __ - 
 
 nonument. 
 
 2 '4 miles. 
 33i miles. 
 3 M miles. 
 lyi miles. 
 i}i miles. 
 
 i}/i miles. 
 
 I \4 miles 
 lyi miles 
 1^-4 miles 
 i^ miles, 
 i^ miles. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 75 yards. 
 3 miles. 
 
 DOVE. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Monie Bay and aliout }-^ mile east of entrance to Pigeon Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 10 yards back from high-water mark not far from water 
 bushes which stand to the east. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.98 meters southeast 
 from observed station. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 lioint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (N 57°4i' W) 00 
 
 Left side of Nanticoke Point woods 6 
 
 Left side of Roaring Point heavy woods 19 
 
 High lone pine showing above woods 2;^ 
 
 Tangent of Wingate Point . 52 
 
 Chimney of red roof house 67 
 
 Chimney on yellow house with red gable 
 
 roof 84 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 86 
 
 Tangent of land 106 38 
 
 Reference STATION 202 35 
 
 Chimney of white house with dark red 
 
 trimmings 245 21 ._ ij^" miles. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 2^ miles. 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 12 -. 3 miles. 
 
 37 -_ 3X miles. 
 
 38 _ . 300 yards. 
 
 13- 98 meters. 
 
 GREAT SHOALS LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Middle of entrances to Monie Bay and Wicomico River about halfway between Long 
 Point to the south and Mollies Point to the north. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on square screw pile structure known as "Great 
 Shoals Light." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 81° .50' W) 00 00 00 ^'s miles. 
 
Siirvrv oj Oyster Bars^ Somerset Coinity, Md. 37 
 
 vSHORT. 
 
 Locality. — Southern sliure uf entrances to Monie Bay and Wicomico River <jn Long Point and 
 alxiut I mile south-southwest from (>reat Shoals Light. iSee Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sandy knoll on eastern side of entrance to Dames Quarter Creek about 15 
 feet back from high-water mark on the north side and about 30 feet from east side of point. It is on the 
 highest part of the knoll which is about 5 feet above high-water mark. 
 
 Mark!. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Krjnt'iice^. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Slioal Light " (S S9° 03' W) 00 00 00 s'smiles. 
 
 Tile pipe in cement (" Long " 1901) 23 57 45 63. 703 meters. 
 
 Nanticoke wharf 67 57 __ 4' smiles. 
 
 Left side of Nanticoke woods 6g 13 _. smiles. 
 
 Yellow house with red blinds 74 53 .. 3 ^< miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Wingate Point 1J4 13 ._ a^s miles. 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house 132 39 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Near chimney of yellow house 136 40 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on red trimmed house 312 49 _. smiles. 
 
 Left tree at Dames Quarter 260 37 '4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on' white barn 279 45 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Left chimney on white house 320 05 .. 200 yards. 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 341 35 ._ 200 yards. 
 
 ROOM. 
 
 Locality. — U])per end and eastern shore of Tangier Sound on Halls Point. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 Observed station is on a bluff 15 feet high about 5 yards back from its edge. It is about 25 yards 
 east of a clump of mulberry trees and about 15 yards north-northwest of a barn. Locust and mulberrv 
 trees stand all about station and locust bushes along the edge of the bluff. A wagon trail runs parallel 
 to the shore about 15 yards back of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 21.45 
 meters south-southwest of observed"station and almost in line with a large mulberry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub with top flush with ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o , „ 
 
 " Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 70° 00' \V)_- 00 00 00 2'i miles. 
 
 Gable on near side of red roof on white 
 
 house on Bishop's Head _ 3 01 .. 5 J 3' miles. 
 
 Near end of roof of large 2 l2-story house-- 12 53 __ 7 ^^4' miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 39 i8 .. 3X miles. 
 
 Left side of Sandy Point woods 70 08 ._ 4 miles. 
 
 Roaring Point wharf 85 22 ._ 5 miles. 
 
 Near chimney on end of large red roof 
 
 white house 94 36 .. 4J.4 miles. 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke woods ito 28 .. 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 127 18 __ 7 miles. 
 
 Near corner of barn 137 06 __ 15. 96 meters. 
 
 Right hand corner of barn 152 08 .. 18. 11 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 268 30 00 21.45 meters. 
 
 Large cedar tree 276 30 __ 100 yards. 
 
 Two-inch iron pipe 279 38 30 9. 21 meters. 
 
 HAINES. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end and eastern shore of Tangier Sound on Haines Point, about J-a mile north of 
 Deal Island Wharf. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Observed station is on sand and grass point about 20 yards back and 5 feet above high-water mark. 
 Locust and water bushes stand about 20 yards to the north and the left edge of this clump is about on 
 
38 
 
 Siir'c'cv of Oyster Bars, Sonicisc/ County, Md. 
 
 38 
 
 2)2 miles. 
 
 20 yards. 
 
 43:j' miles. 
 
 line with Sharkfin Slioal Light. A barbvvire fence runs 3 yards east of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 9.64 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub in center of a drain tile with top broken off below 
 surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o 1 n 
 
 " Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 58' W) 00 
 
 Left of bushes 3c; 
 
 Left of Sandy Point woods 53 
 
 Chimney of a^j-story white house trimmed 
 
 with red 75 
 
 Chimney of unpainted house 85 
 
 Chimney on end of red cottage trimmed 
 
 white 9g 
 
 REFERE.ncE station 123 
 
 Pine tree 148 
 
 Large square chimney on red house 152 
 
 Right one of 5 large pines 184 40 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Half way between chimneys on store on 
 
 Deal Island 213 
 
 Deal Island Church 217 
 
 Black gum tree 223 
 
 Right end of Deal Island wharf 234 
 
 Hooper Straits Liglit 343 
 
 04 .. '2 miles. 
 
 49 .. 350 yards. 
 
 00 . _ ?4 mile. 
 
 40 40 9. 64 meters. 
 
 37 30 2.. 14 meters. 
 
 49 -- 400 yards. 
 
 oS __ la, mile. 
 
 00 . . I K miles. 
 
 49 .. 6. 70 meters. 
 
 10 __ ^_ '2 mile. 
 
 7 ' i miles 
 
 34 
 
 DEAL ISLAND CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Deal Island on main road about '4 mile fnjm the shore and about 
 Laws Thoroughfare. (See Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on Deal Island .Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BAR. 
 
 mile south of 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound on western side of Deal Island, about i mile northwest 
 of entrance to Lower Thorouglifare and I2 mile south of Middle Creek. (See Charts Nos. 5 and 7.) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 yards east of high-water mark on sand and grass land back of sandy 
 beach. The first of many tree stumps which arc submerged at higli water commence about 100 yards 
 to the north and cat-tails grow abundantly back of station. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 6.09 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in pine stuli Hush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 19° 40' W) 00 
 
 Tangent of Haines Point 27 
 
 Flag pole on large building on Deal Island 
 
 wharf 28 
 
 Middle chimney of large gray building 37 
 
 Chimney on white house 59 
 
 Middle chimney on red roof white house 79 
 
 Reference station 107 
 
 Chimney on white house 118 
 
 Chinmey on dark gray house 161 
 
 Right chimney on white four-gabled house 
 
 with red roof 176 39 __ 'jniile. 
 
 29 
 
 miles, 
 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 I mile. 
 
 54 .- 400 yards. 
 
 31 -- Js niile. 
 
 10 00 6. 09 meters. 
 
 43 -- 400 yards. 
 
 57 -- 300 yards. 
 
Sm'z'ev of Oysfrr Bars, Sonirrsrf Couut\\ Md. 39 
 
 J KAN. 
 
 Locality. — Xnrtlicrn shore of Manokin River on a marsh ])oiiU on the west side i>f entrance to 
 Geanquakin Creek. (See Charts Nos. 5 and 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on low marsh land al^ont 35 yards liack from extreme end, ,?o yards from cast 
 side and 40 yards from north side of point. Pine woods stand about ' s mile back from station. Tlicrc 
 are no permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerriices. — ° ' " 
 
 " Fairmount Church " (S 39° 1.3' E) 00 00 00 333 miles. 
 
 Chimney on cabin standing near two others- 145 48 __ 34' mile. 
 
 Left end of cabin in woods 238 05 .. i '^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of William Muir's store 301 07 __ i V4 miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn ("Barn") 324 58 __ 2 5^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house near "Staff" 358 45 ._ i^ niiles. 
 
 SANDY. 
 
 Locality. — Northern shore of Manokin River on point of land known as Sandy Point opposite 
 Fishing Island. (See Charts Nos. s and 7.) 
 
 Oliserved station is on a sandy point aliout s feet above and 10 yards back from high-water mark 
 on south side of point and about 75 yards from high-water mark on west side. A sandy beach is 
 building out to southward and a heavy clump of myrtle bushes extends from a point about 25 yards 
 west to a point about 75 yards west. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement mommicnl. 
 Rcjerciiccs. — o 1 n 
 
 " Fairmount Church" (S 7° ,S4' E) 00 00 00 _ 2'4 miles. 
 
 Hell tower on oyster house ("Cupola") 30 ,58 50 j'smilc. 
 
 Flag staff on oyster house ("Staff") 65 43 50 ij^g miles. 
 
 Chimney on William Muir's store 137 42 .. J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on store cabin 196 18 .. 'smile. 
 
 Right end of roof 254 03 __ i mile. 
 
 Cupola on barn ("Barn") 307 15 40 .'4 mile. 
 
 HOLLAND ISLAND BAR LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Easterly side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Kcdgc Straits, about 2.'4' miles south 
 of Holland Island, 2', miles southwest of South Marsh, and 3^4 miles northwest of Smith Island. 
 (See Chart No. 6.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on hexagonal screw [)ile structure 
 known as "Holland Island liar Light." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Solonums Lump Light" (S 72° 06' E) 00 00 00 4^4 miles. 
 
 SOLOMONS LUMP LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Kedge Straits about '2 mile north of Smith Island and about 1 ' . miles south of South 
 Marsh. (See Charts Nos. 6 and 7.) 
 
 Marks. — Oli.served station is center of l)lack lantern on s<|uare tower on northerly side of a caisson 
 and octagonal structure known as "Solomons Lum[) LiglU." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (842° 12' E) 00 00 00 7'fi miles. 
 
 FOG. 
 
 Locality. — I-Castern shore of Cliesapeake Bay and southern shore of Kedge Straits on northwest 
 point of vSmith Island known as "Fog Point." (See Cliart No. fi.) 
 
 Observed station is on the north side of a sand and grass point al)out i foot above high-water and 
 about G5 yards from extreme end of point to northeast and 6 yards south-southeast from shore. The 
 
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 Suri'rv of Ors/rr B(7rs, Soiiirrscf Coitut\\ Md. 
 
 remains of old " Kog Point Light House" arc about 50 yards to wcsl-soutliwest, and myrtle bushes 
 abound on all sides except on the west side, which is a sandy beach. Cement monument marl<ing 
 reference station i-^ 15.26 meters south from observed station and about in line with a lone cherry 
 tree ^4 mile distant. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of tile pipe with top tlusli with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (N 59° j2' E) 00 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 13 08 ._ ^ mile. 
 
 Large tree near two smaller ones 22 41 __ i '.-a' miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree 8g 28 __ i mile. 
 
 Reference station 121 18 30 15. 26 meters. 
 
 Large lone cherry tree 121 26 .. ,'i mile. 
 
 First one of two trees 133 43 .. K mile. 
 
 Old light-house foundation 193 47 ._ 50 yards. 
 
 First tree on Holland Island 272 37 __ 5 '4^ miles. 
 
 JOSEPH. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay and western side of Smith Island, about 3 miles south- 
 west from Solomons Lump Light and about 'n mile north of entrance to Smith Island Thoroughfare 
 (See Charts Nos. 6 and 8.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 30 yards back from edge of sandy shore. There is nothing 
 l)Ut marsh grass for ^ mile on all sides except a slough about 30 yards wide, which begins about do 
 yards southeast of observed station and runs south to Smith Island Thoroughfare. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 38.74 meters northeast of station and is nearly on line with Solomons Lump 
 Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center ])oint 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (N 40° 47' E) - - 00 00 
 
 Reference STATION 00 13 
 
 Tall lone tree 20 42 
 
 Right-hand one of two pines 58 35 
 
 Right end of slough 69 43 
 
 Smith Island North Church 103 33 
 
 Gable on front of 2 X-story house tog 28 
 
 "Smith Island Old Church" 128 01 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 55 38.74 meters. 
 
 _ . i}4 miles. 
 
 .. J^ mile. 
 
 _ _ 60 yards. 
 
 _ _ I >2 miles. 
 
 __ •-. I >4 miles. 
 
 - _ 3 ' 'i miles. 
 
 TERRAPIN. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Tangier Sound on extreme northeast point of Smith Island, known 
 as "Terrapin Sand Point." (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on the northeast side of a marsh point about 50 yards vest of the extreme end 
 and 35 yards southwest of high-water mark on northeast side. A clump of myrtle bushes stands on 
 point about 150 yards southwest of the station. There are no permanent reference objects near station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (S 37° 40' E) 00 
 
 Left end of myrtle bushes 65 
 
 Smith Island Church 80 
 
 Lone tree to right of another tree 8,s 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 169 
 
 Point of this island 214 
 
 00 00 4^8 miles. 
 
 13 .- 150 yards. 
 
 25 _ _ 4 miles. 
 
 23 _- 7 miles. 
 
 20 __ 3'-^ miles. 
 
 03 _ 150 yards. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, So)iierset Comity, Md. 41 
 
 MILES. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Tangier Sounfl on eastern side of the lower half of South Marsh. (See 
 Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point making out about 75 yards south of entrance to small creek, 
 which is middle one of three on this shore of the island. Station is about 50 yards south of the north 
 side and about 60 yards west of extreme end of point. A row of myrtle bushes stands east of the station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 8° 33' E) 00 00 00 -j-yi miles. 
 
 Deal Island Church 29 26 .- SJ^J" miles. 
 
 End of roof of white house among trees, Deal 
 
 Island 33 48 -- 4)^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of near point of land 155 35 __ _ % wXz. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 178 56 55 3^ miles. 
 
 Third (first large) tree from left 231 57 ._ Ji mile. 
 
 Lone pine tree _. 330 27 ._ 4X ™iles. 
 
 JOSHUA. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound on western side of Little Island, about ' s mile south- 
 east from extreme eastern point of island. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on northern half of a sand dune about 10 feet al)ove and 20 feet liack from 
 high-water mark. The southern half of the sand dune is covered with bushes and scrub trees. A large 
 aspen tree stands about H mile north of the station. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 located on low land 32.06 meters north of observed station, and is nearly on line with large aspen tree. 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in pine stub flush with ground and is likely to be disturbed by 
 shifting of sand dune. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — o / « 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (S 37° 41' W)__ 00 00 00 5 Js miles. 
 
 Tall pine tree on opposite shore of Tangier 
 
 Sound 81 48 .- .^yimWes. 
 
 Center point of square roof house on Deal 
 
 Island 129 32 _. I ^^ miles. 
 
 Large aspen tree 160 08 __ % vaWe. 
 
 Reference STATION 160 19 20 32. 06 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree {i/4 inches in 
 
 diameter) _ 259 40 __ 30. 74 meters. 
 
 Tangent point of island 290 48 .. ^4 mile. 
 
 KELLEY. 
 
 Locality. — Northern shore of Manokin River on Kelley Island, which is located off point between 
 Fishing Creek and Laws Thoroughfare just inside of entrance to Laws Thoroughfare. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 Observed station is on a small point making off southern side of a marsh island known as "Kelley 
 Island." It is about 8 yards from the east side and about 12 yards from west side of point. Myrtle 
 bushes grow about 5 yards to west and north of observed station and a crab shanty stands on northern 
 end of island about 100 yards north from station. Cement monument m;irking reference station is 
 10.44 meters northeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a square wooden box with to]) just above ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Church" (S 70° 41' E) 00 00 00 6^ niiles. 
 
 Pine to left of two others 18 38 __ 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Left end of new house 23 37 _. 4 miles. 
 
 Aspen tree near "Joshua". 130 32 .. 2 >^ miles. 
 
 5<^95 — oS 6 
 
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 Chimney on very large white liouse on Deal ° ' " 
 
 Island 167 51 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Crab house on Kelley Island 253 29 ._ 100 yards. 
 
 Reference station 283 57 10 10. 44 meters. 
 
 MARSH. 
 
 Locality. — Northern shore of Manokin River on a small marshy island nn eastern side of entrance 
 to Fishing Creek. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on southern part of a small marshy island about 25 feet from the south side, 30 
 feet from the northeast side, and 10 feet from west side of the island. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 24.34 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub in center of square wooden bo.\. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Church" (S 64° 47' K) 00 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 Pine to the left of two other pines 31 45 2^ miles. 
 
 Right side of house on Deal Island 143 10 .. 2 j^ miles. 
 
 Reference station 222 22 20 24. 34 meters. 
 
 Chimney of cabin in woods 306 37 .. 2^ miles. 
 
 Right-hand end of crab liouse 336 22 _^ J^ mile. 
 
 ST. PIERRE. 
 
 Locality. — Manokin River on a small marsh island known as "St. Pierre Island." (See Chart No. 7.) 
 Observed station is on west side of island about 20 yards from the shore to the west and about 
 30 yards from the shore to the south. A clump of myrtle bushes stand about 15 yards northwest of 
 station, and the shore of a small bay is about 30 yards to the east. Cement monument marking refer- 
 ence station is 7.97 meters east-southeast of observed station and on line to "Fairmount Church." 
 
 Marks. — Obser\'ed station is a nail in pine stub in center of square wooden box. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Church" (S 59° 49' E) 00 00 00 3 fi miles. 
 
 Reference station 00 00 00 7. 97 meters. 
 
 Chimney on house with two ells 57 15 ._ i^ miles. 
 
 Pine tree to the left of two others 58 52 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Left end of roofof white house 61 09 __ lys miles. 
 
 Left end of crab house near Muddy Cove 188 14 __ ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on cabin 258 54 .. i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on Muir's store 301 22 .. 2^ miles. 
 
 Right-hand chimney on yellow hovise 313 44 __ 4 miles. 
 
 LOCUST. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of upper Manokin River, about ,'4 mile north of Locust Point. (See 
 Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 12 yards west from shore of river and about 12 yards 
 north from a small creek. Myrtle bushes e.xtend alongside of river and creek. There are no other 
 permanent reference marks near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejercnces. — ° ' " 
 
 "Barn" (S 12° 48' E) _ 00 00 00 _ 'smile. 
 
 Bell cupola on oyster house (" Cupola ") 52 35 . i mile. 
 
 Chimney on while house 219 20 .. S/^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on cabin near " Wab" 244 22 __ ly^ rmXes. 
 
 North chimney on brick house (" Pen") 267 04 ._ i mile. 
 
 Chimney of cabin near "Cox" 287 22 .. s-s mile 
 
Siiivey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset Coitiity, Md. 43 
 
 FITZ. 
 
 Locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Manokin River, about i mile northeast from Locust Point. 
 (See Progress Map.) 
 
 Observed station is on the edge of the lawn of a large old red brick house owned by Mr. Fitzgerald, 
 about 4 yards west of shore and 23 yards southwest of extreme end of point. Four locust trees, each 8 
 inches in diameter, stand back of station, and there is a cobblestone about 12 inches in diameter about 
 2 yards to the east. There is a small pond 20 yards to the north of the station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Church" (S 10° 50' W) 00 00 00 3^ miles. 
 
 Bell cupola on oyster house ("Cupola") 29 05 __ I's miles. 
 
 Chimney of white house 38 35 .. '^mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diame- 
 ter) 105 02 __ 5.42 meters. 
 
 Near corner of brick house 139 34 __ 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches in di- 
 ameter) 208 52 __■ 6. 24 meters 
 
 Chimney of unpainted house 224 02 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of cabin near "Wab" 237 52 -- ',2 mile. 
 
 North chimney on large brick house * 
 
 ("Pen") 287 58 20 yi mile. 
 
 WAB. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of upper Manokin River on a point on the western side of entrance to Goose 
 Creek. (See Progress Map.) 
 
 Observed station is on a shell and marsh point al^out 10 feet back from both sides of point and 
 about 3 feet above high-water mark, A small shanty stands directly west of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Pen" (S 1° 32' E) 00 00 00 >2 mile. 
 
 Left-hand corner of shanty 80 01 _. 19. 46 meters. 
 
 Next corner of shanty 90 58 __ 1 8. 77 meters. 
 
 Chimney of two-story unpainted house 107 50 __ 250 yards. 
 
 Lone pine 165 07 __ 250 yards. 
 
 Chimney on middle of red roof on white 
 
 house east 254 34 .. '2 mile. 
 
 Easterly chimney of white house on op- 
 posite shore 280 15 .- '.mile. 
 
 PEN. 
 
 Locality. — Southeastern shore of upper Manokin River on Clifton Point. (See Progress Map.) 
 Observed station is northern chimney of a large 2^2 story, 4-gable roof, brick house belonging to 
 Mr. Pendelton. The house is back from the river, and there are trees between it and the shore. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of northern chimney on house belonging to Mr. Pendelton. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 COX. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of upper Manokin River on marsh point about ^4 mile north of entrance 
 to Back Creek. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is about 15 yards east and 10 yards south of high-water mark. A small building 
 stands in the water about 20 feet from bank to the northeast of station, and Bennett's oyster watch- 
 house is about 15 yards east of station. 
 
44 Survey of Oyslcr Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Cliurch" (S 15° 34' W) 00 00 00 2 J< miles. 
 
 Cupola on barn (" Barn") 10 37 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Bell cupola on oyster house ("Cupola") 43 51 .. i>2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of white house iii 27 .- ^ mile. 
 
 West corner of roof brick of house on oppo- 
 site shore near "Fitz" 151 33 .. J^ mile. 
 
 Cabin near " Wab " 189 33 __ j/^ mile. 
 
 Left corner of watchhouse 266 45 ._ 17. 20 meters. 
 
 Near corner of watchhouse 274 58 .. 14. 13 meters. 
 
 GREEN. 
 
 Locality. — Upper Manokin River on eastern shore about ^4 mile north of entrance to Back Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on grassy land about 10 yards east of a sandy beach adjoining a marsh point, 
 and is about 3 yards north of curve in road. Two small locust trees stand about 3 yards distant, one 
 to the northwest and the other to the east of station. A cedar tree 10 inches in diameter stands about 
 10 yards to the south. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fairmount Church" (vS 18° 53' W) 00 00 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of white house 7 59 __ J^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on barn ("Barn") 25 23 50 % mile. 
 
 Pine tree to the right of two others 35 50 __ 4>^ miles. 
 
 William Muir's store chhnney 84 55 _. ij^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (3 inches diameter) __ 107 01 .. 3. 65 meters. 
 
 Chimney on white house 126 11 .. ^ mile 
 
 Tangent of point of land 141 18 .. 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze on tree (10 inches diameter). 342 og .. 8. 90 meters. 
 
 BARN. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Manokin River on prominent point of land lietween Wolf Trap and Back 
 creeks. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center ]>oint of cu|5ola on a large red frame structure used as a barn on 
 farm of Hershel Ford. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CUPOLA. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Manokin River on north end of Fishing Island. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of bell cupola on Bennett's oyster house. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 STAFF. 
 
 Locality. — Southern shore of Manokin River on eastern side of entrance to Broad Creek, aboift 
 X mile southeast of Cormal Point. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is flagstaff on eastern end of roof of oyster house on Cox's wharf. 
 References . — None necessary. 
 
 FAIRMOUNT CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Town of Upper Fairmount about halfway between Manokin and Big Annemessex 
 rivers. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of steeple on Fairmount Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset Couiitv, Md. 
 
 45 
 
 PRICKLY. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound and southeastern side of entrance to Manokin River on 
 a small point % mile south of Prickly Point. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sandy spot about 5 feet above and 30 yards back from high-water mark on 
 west side and about 35 yards from end of point to northwest. About 10 feet southeast of station is a 
 clump of myrtle bushes, and 7 to 18 yards back of these is a small group of pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "St. Pierre" (N 17° 33' E) 00 
 
 Pine tree to left of two others 26 
 
 Chimney of gray house ^- 39 
 
 Pointed cupola on building through trees. 49 
 
 Near end of roof of house 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 68 
 
 Left end of white house 93 
 
 Left end of roof of yellow house loi 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree 125 
 
 Chimney on gray house on next point 163 
 
 Tangent of point of land 332 
 
 54 
 
 00 3j.-i miles. 
 
 -. i,'/2 miles. 
 
 22 .- X mile. 
 
 ,S4 .. K" mile. 
 
 25 .. I mile. 
 
 03 ., 19. 69 meters. 
 
 46 __ I J4^ miles. 
 
 01 -- ^ mile. 
 
 29 __ 23. 07 meters. 
 
 02 _. S-i mile. 
 
 04 -- ys mile. 
 
 HAS. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound on point at north side of entrance to Big Annemessex 
 River about halfway between Porpoise Point and Two Mouth Creek. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand dune about 10 feet above and 30 yards back from high-water mark 
 to the west. A pool averaging 40 feet by 100 feet stands 50 feet east of observed station. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 5.21 meters east of observed station and about on line to Fords 
 wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub with top flush with ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — a 1 n 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (S 84° 12' W) 00 
 
 Tangent of point of land 12 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 92 
 
 Right end of white house roof 117 
 
 Chimney on large unpainted house 129 
 
 Reference station.. 179 
 
 Tower on Odd Fellows Building, Crisfield. 265 
 
 FORD. 
 
 00 00 7 J^ miles. 
 
 02 _. yi mile. 
 
 10 ._ I ^ miles. 
 
 54 _. 2 miles. 
 
 46 -_ yi mile. 
 
 11 45 5-21 meters. 
 
 50 - - 5f^ miles. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Big Annemessex River on south side of Jerico Marshes just east of Muddy 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is chimney on roof of oyster house near Fords wharf. Chimney is a little east of 
 middle of roof. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of chimney on roof of oyster house. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MOON. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Big Annemessex River on point between Moon Bay and Crane Cove. 
 (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 35 yards from extreme end, 25 yards from east side and 
 30 yards from south side. A small pool stands about 10 yards south of observed station and a crescent- 
 shaped pool about 10 feet wide and 100 feet long extends from a point about 20 yards west to a point 
 about 20 yards north of station. A row of small myrtle bushes begins at a point directly south of 
 
46 Survey of Oyster Bars, So»ierse/ CoHfi/y, Md. 
 
 observed station, extends along shore toward the east, and ends at Moon Bay. Another lot of small 
 myrtle bushes begins at a point about 100 yards west of observed station and extends along the shore 
 to the west. There are no other points of reference near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ford" (N 75° 41' W) 00 00 00 I fi miles. 
 
 Eastern end of cabin roof 59 06 __ iX ™'Ies. 
 
 Chimney on cabin 83 12 ._ if^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on cabin 85 44 ._ tj^ miles. 
 
 Peak of center gable of red roof house 104 45 .. 2 >^ miles. 
 
 Near end of old 2X-story house 117 00 .. ifi miles. 
 
 Western chimney of square roof house iSg 47 _. i mile. 
 
 Eastern end of white house roof 202 i8 _. i^ "lilcs. 
 
 Eastern end of roof of large bam 229 30 _- i mile. 
 
 Chimney on house ("Colburn") 262 16 __ f;( mile. 
 
 Chimney on middle of long barn 267 16 _- ^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 328 28 -- J^^ mile. 
 
 COLBURN, 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Big Annemessex River on southeastern side of entrance to Colburn Creek 
 (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is chimney on top of a modern several gable house. House sets alone about 
 halfway between oyster houses to the west and a group of houses to the east. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of chimney on top of modern several gabled house. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 GEOG. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Big Annemessex River on point on east side of a square-shaped inlet 
 about ^ mile northeast of the entrance to Jones Creek. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 50 yards back form extreme end of point, about 20 yards 
 from southeast corner of square-shaped bay and about 25 yards from east shore line. Myrtle bushes 
 extend along shore to the east of station for about 100 yards, and reeds grow 25 yards to the north. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / » 
 
 "Has" (N 71° 44' W) 00 00 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Nearest end of red roof on opposite shore 40 43 .. 3^ miles. 
 
 Pine tree to the right of two others 47 17 .. 4X miles. 
 
 Chimney on oyster house (" Ford") 57 22 ._ iX_niiles. 
 
 Center gable of red house 109 37 __ 3 J-^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of dark red oyster house. 155 25 .. i mile. 
 
 FLAT CAP. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound and about yi mile south of Flat Cap Point on south 
 side of entrance to Big Annemessex River. (See Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand dune about 10 yards back and 10 feet above high-water mark. A 
 sandy beach extends along shore for about 100 yards in both directions and remainder of land is 
 grassy. A slough begins at a point about 50 yards southeast of observed station and extends south. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 13.64 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a i^-inch iron pipe with top flush with the surface of the ground 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (N 81° 14' W)__ 00 00 00 7^^ miles. 
 
 Left end of roof of white house near 
 
 Prickly Point 90 21 _. [^ 2j^ miles. 
 
Survey of Ovsfer Bars, Sov/ersrf Couiitv^ Aid. 47 
 
 Right end of Inns building in woods '69 09 __ 2 jX miles. 
 
 Reference station 179 22 40 13. 64 meters. 
 
 Tower of Odd Fellows building, Crisfield.. 243 06 .. _ 33.-2 miles. 
 
 Lone smokestack on Crisfield Ice Plant 251 31 __ 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Fish factory stack Janes Island 271 36 .. 4 >4 miles. 
 
 .SMITH POINT LIGHT. 
 
 Localilv- — Western side of Chesapeake Bay on southern side of entrance to Potf)mac River and 
 about 3 miles east by south of Smith Point. (See Chart No. 8.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on caisson and brick structure known 
 as "Smith Point Light." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Holland Island Bar Light" (N 20° 13' E)- 00 00 00 13%' miles. 
 
 NORTH CHURCH (SMITH ISLAND). 
 
 Locality. — In town of Ewell on group of marsh islands known as "Smith Island." (See Chart 
 No. 8.) 
 
 Observed station is on solid land on south shore of Smith Island Thoroughfare about i mile from 
 the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire of church known as " Corinth Methodist Episcopal 
 Church." 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 OLD CHURCH (SMITH ISLAND). 
 
 Locality. — Western side of the group of marsh islands known as "Smith Island" on solid land 
 about 3 s mile from the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay and \i mile east of upper end of Shanks Creek 
 at Rhodes Point. (See Chart No. 8.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire of church known as "Calvary Methodist Epis- 
 copal Church." 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 EWELL CHURCH (SMITH ISLAND). 
 
 Locality. — In town of Tylerton near the center of the group of marsh islands known as "Smith 
 Island" on solid land about '« rnile east of the narrowest part of waters joining Tylers Creek and 
 Tylers Ditch. (See Chart No. 8.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire of church known as " Union Methodist Episcopal 
 Church." 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SHANKS HAMMOCK. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Shanks Island, which is located in Virginia about 
 i^ mile east of the southern end of Smith Island. (See Chart No. 8.) 
 
 Observed station is on the northeast side of the island, on low ground aliout ' . mile from its 
 northern end about 70 yards back from shore and 1 10 yards from end of point to east. It is near 
 the southern extremity ol a hummock covered with a dense growth of scrub trees and bushes and is 
 about 35 yards north of a pile of brick, the ruins of a house. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 1.43 meters southwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 4-inch tile pipe with top just below the surface of the 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — o / » 
 
 "Smith Point Light" (S 69' 16" W) 00 00 00 8^4 miles. 
 
 Smith Island Corinth Church (North Church) 115 50 00 5 miles 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, Son/cisct County, Md. 
 
 Smith Island Union Church (Ewell Church). 130 13 00 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Horse Hammock poplar 161 
 
 Right tangent of point 168 
 
 Pine tree 185 
 
 Stove pipe on large crab house 207 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" 214 
 
 Pile of brick, the ruins of a house 273 
 
 REFGRENce STATION 34.9 
 
 33 - -- 3K miles. 
 
 28 -- 1 10 yards. 
 
 39 _ _ % miles. 
 
 07 _. 2 >2 miles. 
 
 47 40 7 f^ miles. 
 
 -. -_ 35 yards. 
 
 06 20 I. 43 meters. 
 
 REACH HAMMOCK. 
 
 Locality. — South end and eastern side of Tangier Sound on Reach Hammock Island, which is 
 located between Smith and Tangier islands about i mile east of Fishbone Island. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 Observed station is on the northeastern end of a small marshy island k-nown as Reach Hammock 
 and is about 5 feet from the present shore line, which is rapidly washing away. It is close to a small 
 fish fertilizer factory which stands on the island. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.10 
 meters east by south of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of a 6-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of the 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" (N 77° 04' E) 00 
 
 Left corner of brick work of factory 85 
 
 Right corner of brick work 97 
 
 Near corner of shed 1 109 
 
 Reference station 169 
 
 Chimney of small house 185 
 
 Left edge of house 208 
 
 Right edge of roof of right-hand house 210 01 .. 1J4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of 2_5-2-story house on Herring 
 
 Island 236 
 
 Tallest pine Smith Island 242 
 
 Poplar near Horse 275 
 
 "Janes Island Light" 314 
 
 FISHBONE. 
 
 00 00 4,14 miles. 
 
 07 .- 6. 68 meters. 
 
 12 -- 7.31 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 18. 32 meters. 
 
 9. 10 meters. 
 
 45 yards. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 38 __ 2 miles. 
 
 39 __ \% miles. 
 
 48 -. 5 miles. 
 
 55 .. 6K miles. 
 
 Locality. — Dividing waters of Chesapeake Bay and Tangier Sound on western side of Fishbone 
 Island, which is located between Smith and Tangier islands. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh ground about 15 yards from shore to the west and about halfway 
 between northern and southern extremities of island. The station is about level with high-water mark, 
 but there is a slight elevation between station and shore and a small shanty stands about 20 yards to 
 the southwest. Cement monument marking reference station is 10.08 meters south of observed station 
 and about on line with shanty. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in stub flush with surface of ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (N 40° 34" E) 00 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar".^ 39 
 
 Chimney on house on Reach Hammock 58 
 
 Reference station 158 
 
 Near corner of shanty 159 
 
 Chimney on 2,'^-story house on Herring 
 
 Island 306 
 
 Peak of left house 349 
 
 Stove pipe on flat roof shanty 356 
 
 00 00 7 >i' miles. 
 
 19 -. 5>i2 miles. 
 
 49 -- i,!4 miles. 
 
 30 50 10. 08 meters. 
 
 49 .. 17.44 meters. 
 
 32 _. i>4 miles. 
 
 32 __ 200 yards. 
 
 41 ._ 200 yards. 
 
Sttrz'ev of Ovstcr Bars, Soiiicrsc'/ Coiiiitv, Md. 49 
 
 HORSE. 
 
 I.pca/ily. — West shore of Tangier Sound on east shore of Smith Island at point known as "Horse 
 Hammock." (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 yards off shore in 2 feet of water at low-tide, between shore and 
 northernmost row of piling. Several trees stand on bank near station. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 27,12 meters west of observed station and 20 yards back from shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is stake in water. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (N 80° 19' E) 00 00 00 4>^ miles. 
 
 Somers Cove Light i 30 00 6^' miles. 
 
 High pile 15 27 30 8.41 meters. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar 49 25 50 6>^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Smiths Island 106 45 .. 150 yards. 
 
 Near corner of old cedar 146 02 __ 32. 42 meters. 
 
 Blaze in tree 155 41 .. 14. 21 meters. 
 
 Blaze in tree 166 27 .. 25. 92 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 174 15 30 27. 12 meters. 
 
 Blaze in poplar-- 174 40 30 45. 74 meters. 
 
 Pile extending above row of piles 309 08 -_ 16. 66 meters. 
 
 High pile 333 03 _- 9. 80 meters. 
 
 Ice factory stack 355 07 _- 7 X miles. 
 
 Fish factory stack 358 04 -- 5^4 miles. 
 
 JANES ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Tangier Sound off entrance to Little Annemessex River. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on hexagonal screw pile structure known as 
 "Janes Island Light." 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Solomons Lump Light" (N 42° 08' W) 00 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 SOMERS COVE LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Little Annemessex River at entrance to Crisfield Harbor, (See Chart No. 9,) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spindle on top of black lantern on square screw pile structure 
 known as "Somers Cove Light," 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (S 84° 41' W) 00 00 00 2 J4' miles. 
 
 EMMANUEL CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — City of Crisfield, about j-i mile east of Crisfield Harbor. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on church known as " Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal 
 Church," 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MOUNT PLEASANT CHURCH, 
 
 Locality. — City of Crisfield, about i mile from Crisfield Harbor, (See Chart No, 9,) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on brick church on Main street known as "Mount 
 Pleasant Methodist Protestant Church." 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 ASBURY CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — In town of Lawsonia, about i}i miles from Crisfield Harbor, (See Chart No. 9.) 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of very slender steeple on church known as " Asbury Methodist 
 Episcopal Church," 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 50095— oS 7 
 
50 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 BEACON. 
 
 Locality. — Between Tangier and Pocnmoke Eounds, on small island just north of Great Fox Island 
 known as "House Island." (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is about 100 yards south of extreme northern shore and about 30 yards from 
 west shore of island. The shore of an inlet which makes into eastern side of island is about 15 feet 
 northwest of observed station. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.12 meters west of 
 observed station. A temporary wooden beacon stands 0.40 meters south of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a 6-inch tile pipe set in cement and projecting above ground 
 about 6 inches. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Note. — What was taken to be center mark of old " Beacon" of 1898 is a j-inch iron pipe projecting 
 above ground with three stubs projecting 3 feet above ground which were apparently used to support 
 instrument. Wooden sills supported by 10-inch piles form a stiuare with the j-inch pi])e in center. 
 Rrjrrcnccs al observed station. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Lsland Light" (N 1 1° 01' W) .00 00 00 3 ^j' miles. 
 
 Fish factory stack 22 49 ^^ 4X miles. 
 
 " Asbury Church Spire" 51 32 15 6 miles. 
 
 "Sam" 92 42 05 I X miles. 
 
 Chimney of highest building on Fo.x Island 171 16 _- ij^ miles. 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" 194 26 __ i mile. 
 
 2-inch iron pipe (" Beacon 1898") 200 28 15 7. 26 meters. 
 
 Wooden beacon 222 46 00 o. 40 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION (cement monument)- 299 20 40 4. 12 meters. 
 
 Rejcrciices at 2-inch iron pipe {"Beacon i8g8"). — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (N ii°oi' W) 00 00 00 3;?4' miles. 
 
 Fish factory stack 22 20 .. 4^ miles. 
 
 "Ashbury Church Spire" 51 30 ._ 6 miles. 
 
 "vSam" 92 27 __ iX niiles. 
 
 Chimney on highest building on Fox Island 171 07 . _ i'4 miles. 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" 194 23 __ i mile. 
 
 Reference .STATION (Cement monument) . 353 13 50 8. 875 meters 
 
 "Beacon" (Observed station) 20 35 00 7. 26 meters. 
 
 Wooden beacon 19 26 _. 6. 89 meters. 
 
 FOX ISLAND POPLAR. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of lower Tangier Sound on western side of Great Fox Island about half- 
 way between the northern and southern ends of the island. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is a very prominent lone Lonibardy jjoplar situated on solid land about ' s mile 
 inshore from Tangier Sound. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of a kine Lonibardy poplar tree. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SAM. 
 
 Locality. — Western end and northern slinre nf Pucomoko Smind on north side of Ihc entrance to 
 Cedar vSlraits about j s mile north of Green Harbor Island. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land between two clumps of water bushes about 10 yards back from 
 extreme high-water mark and 15 yards back from ordinary high-water mark. A slough passes aliout 
 100 yards north of station and there are several pools 30 yards north of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 2.81 meters north of observed station. " Watkins Point" of the Maryland- 
 Virginia Ixiundary is in the water between "Sam" and Green Harbor Island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of iron pipe projecting 4 inches above ground. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 I 
 
Siinrv of Oyster Bars, Sonic i set County^ Aid. 51 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (N 27° 30' \V)-. oo oo oo 4 miles. 
 
 Fish factory stack 23 56 ., 4 miles. 
 
 Ice factory stack 40 46 ._ 4J4.miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 41 35 50 2. 81 meters. 
 
 East 95 03 .. 3 miles. 
 
 Point of land 142 16 __ 50 yards. 
 
 Left tangent of small island 175 18 .. 300 yards. 
 
 Right tangent of small island 21.12 SQ 300 yards. 
 
 Left chimney on Fox Island 239 15 _ i'^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of large building on Fox 
 
 Island 241 oS ,„ i;'4 miles. 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" 2,53 24 __ i;^4 miles. 
 
 Large clump of trees on Fox Island 264 21 __ .. i '4 miles. 
 
 WATKRMELO.N HUMMOCK. 
 
 Locality. — Northern shore of Pocomoke vSound in midst of a large tract of marsh land lying between 
 Apes Hole Creek and Broad Creek about 2 ' , miles southeast of Somers Cove Light. (See Chart No. g.) 
 Observed station is in midst of marsh near a clump of trees which stand about 2~, yards to the 
 north. It is about 150 yards southwest of a wide part of the upper end of Massey Creek. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement nujniunent. 
 KejercHces. — o 1 u 
 
 "Somers Cove Light" (N 51° 30' W) 00 00 00 2.'i' miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine 46 55 30 ^ 2 1 . 00 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine 83 47 30 11.36 meters. 
 
 Cedar tree 235 19 .. 100 yards. 
 
 "Fox Island Poplar" 278 51 4 ■'4 miles. 
 
 EAST. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Pocomoke Sound between Apes Hole and Broad creeks on a detaclied 
 marsh point on east side of entrance to Cow Gap Creek. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is on southerly part of a small marsh island separated about 200 yards from ])oint 
 of mainland. Water bushes cover northerly part of the island. Observed station is about 13 yards 
 south of shore, 14 yards west of shore, 36 yards north of shore, and 5 yards east of shore. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 6.38 meters southeast of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a spike in a cement filled tile pipe with top even witli surface of -marsh. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Janes Island Light" (N 62° 19' W) 00 00 00 similes. 
 
 Fish factory stack 16 06 .. 4^4 miles. 
 
 Somers. Cove Light 20 18 00 3>^ miles. 
 
 Tall tree 40 27 .. if^ miles. 
 
 Point of land east 143 19 __ _ 35 yards. 
 
 Reference station 212 04 00. 6. 38 meters. 
 
 Pole at oyster house 277 12 __ 3 >^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of first house on Fox Island _ 298 31 -_ 4^ miles. 
 
 Point of land west 305 25 __ 200 yards. 
 
 Caljin chimney 313 09 __ '4 mile. 
 
52 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Aid. 
 
 MONKEY. 
 
 Locality. — North side of Pocomoke Sound on a small island known as " Watkins Island " off entrance 
 to Apes Hole Creek. (See Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Observed station is in the middle of a small islet about 12 yards by 4 yards which is covered with 
 marsh grass and awash at high water. It is very solid ground on top but soft beneath and island will 
 ])robably be washed away in a few years. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Scot" (N 77° 17' E) 00 00 00 3 K miles. 
 
 Chimney of Stirling's watch house 9 27 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Left hand chimney of Matthews red roof 
 
 house on Saxis Island 22 01 __ smiles. 
 
 Chimney of shanty near " Mos" 68 46 .. 4X miles. 
 
 Ducking blind 134 36 .. 200 yards. 
 
 Ducking blind 280 40 .. 200 yards. 
 
 Peak of brown house 302 18 __ 2X ™iles 
 
 Windmill on barn 315 48 .. 2X niiles. 
 
 Cupola of red house 336 49 ._ 5^-4 miles. 
 
 SCOT. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Pocomoke Sound on extreme southern point of marsh land between 
 East and Marurasco creeks. (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 25 yards back from extreme end of point, 30 yards 
 back from west side of point, and 20 yards from south side. It is surrounded by a thick and high 
 clump of water bushes which extend along the shore to the eastward. There are no permanent reference 
 objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 1 1.66 meters northeast of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is an inverted spike in cement which is flush with ground and covers 
 the top of a 6-inch tile pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Old" (N 83° 00' E) 00 00 00 2 X miles. 
 
 First red house (near Oil) 30 17 .. 3j^ miles. 
 
 2 ^-story white house 57 17 __ 2X'miles. 
 
 Chimney on 4-gable house 70 31 .. 2X ™'l6S. 
 
 "Saxis Church" 80 59 35 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Stirling's watch house 172 55 __ 2 X miles. 
 
 Large tree 181 32 __ 5X ™iles. 
 
 Reference STATION 317 31 40 11. 66 meters. 
 
 Chimney of brown house 314 56 .. 2X n^iles. 
 
 Chimney of oyster house 358 57 __ 2^ niiles. 
 
 OLD. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Upper Pocomoke Sound on point of land halfway between Marumsco 
 Creek (called " Old Johns Creek" on navigation charts) and Williams Point. (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is about 150 yards east of John T. Handy's wharf and about 15 feet back. It is 
 on a narrow strip of marsh land which is wearing away by wave action, and thick water bushes stand 
 east and west of station. Three large pine trees stand about li mile north by east and several oyster 
 houses about 200 yards to the west. Cement monument marking reference station is 1 1.57 meters norlh 
 by east of observed station and about on line with largest of three large pines mentioned above. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is spike in cement which is flush with ground and covers the top of a 
 6 inch tile pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Siirz'fv of 0)'s/rr Bars, So)iicrsct County, Md. 
 
 53 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Scot" (S83°02' W) oo 
 
 Chimney of Richardson's oyster liouse 12 
 
 End of wharf 16 
 
 Chimney of dwelling house 37 
 
 Largest of three pine trees no 
 
 Tree to right of three pine trges 112 
 
 Reference station 112 
 
 Chimney of dilapidated white house 162 
 
 Nearest gable of first faded red roof house. _ 250 
 Nearest end of peak of Matthew's house on 
 
 Saxis Island 310 
 
 Right tangent of Saxis Island 313 
 
 WILL. 
 
 00 00 2 >2 miles. 
 
 41 -. i}4 miles. 
 
 41 -- 150 yards. 
 
 53 ._ 125 yards. 
 
 40 __ ^^ mile. 
 
 00 - _ 3^4' mile. 
 
 36 50 1 1. 57 meters. 
 
 43 . - 250 yards. 
 
 03 __ 2 miles. 
 
 2^-} miles. 
 2l< niHes. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Pocomoke River on peninsula known as " Williams Point." (See Chart 
 No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on the highest part of Williams Point about 3^ mile north of extreme southern 
 end of point and well back from both shores. A clump of bushes and two small cedar trees stand about 
 40 yards to the north and two medium-sized cedar trees about 300 yards to the west. A drainage creek 
 with mouth on easterly side of peninsula runs almost completely around observed station, passing about 
 50 feet to the south. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center jjoint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Old" (N 7i°i8'W) 00 
 
 Cedar tree 7 
 
 Persimmon tree 20 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 153 
 
 Cedar tree near "Oil" ^. 297 
 
 Cedar tree 357 
 
 00 00 \'^ miles. 
 
 iZ .. 300 yards. 
 
 24 .. 320 yards. 
 
 21 20 34. 30 meters. 
 
 13 .. \yi, miles. 
 
 55 .. 300 yards 
 
 CUP. 
 
 Locality. — Virginia side of Pocomoke River on solid land about y^ mile back from shore and ]% mile 
 from nearest bend of Holden Creek. (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is octagonal cupola on unpainted barn on land known as "Jolly's Neck Farm." 
 Barn stands near many cedar trees and south of another large unpainted building. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of cupola on barn. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SUMMER. 
 
 Locality. — South and Virginia shore of mouth of Pocomoke River about ^i mile south of Williams 
 Point, on point known locally as "Sand Bar Point." (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on sandy part of marsh land about 20 feet back from high-water mark on north 
 and west sides of point. There are no permanent reference marks near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Will" (N 7°o6' E) 00 
 
 Chimney of large white house 15 
 
 Large high tree 25 
 
 Large high tree (opposite shore) 37 
 
 Southerly chimney of large house 79 
 
 Chimney on ell of red roof house 1 19 
 
 First pine tree in half dozen or more 161 
 
 Larger chimney of white house near woods 199 
 
 Federman's windmill 241 
 
 00 00 I f-g miles. 
 
 39 -- 2% miles. 
 
 42 __ 3 miles. 
 
 08 __ 2 miles. 
 
 39 __ , I ^ miles. 
 
 48 .. ^ ^ mile. 
 
 25 .. //2 mile. 
 
 52 _. X mile. 
 
 II -- 14 mile. 
 
54 Survey of Oys/cr Bars, SomcrscI County^ Md. 
 
 Peak uf Federman's store 274 53 ._ J^ mile. 
 
 "Oil" 281 01 15 I mile. 
 
 Lone tree 317 32 _. 2' > miles. 
 
 OIL. 
 
 Locality. — South and Virginia shore of U])per end of Pocoitioke Sound on a point of land known as 
 "Pig Point," located about 1^2 miles southwest of Williams Point. (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on western side of a mansh point covered with sand about 2 feet above and 30 
 feet east of ordinary high-water mark, 5 feet east of extreme high-w-ater mark, 100 feet south of ordinary 
 high-water mark, and about 3 feet south of extreme high-water mark. Water bushes skirt shore to east 
 and north and sand beach curves to southwest. On next point about ,'-4 mile southwest are two trees. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 46.18 meters south of observed station. 
 
 'Marks. — Observed station is spike in center of 6-inch tile pipe filled with cement with top llu.sh 
 with surface. Reference station is center of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 Kijcrences. — ° ' " 
 
 " Will" (N 47° 10' E) 00 GO 00 1^2 miles. 
 
 Large lone tree 17 43 .. 2^'-^ miles. 
 
 Peak of roof of Federman's store 70 03 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on oyster house_- 78 07 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Large tree 84 47 __ X mile. 
 
 Windmill on Federman's barn go 19 ._ 3 4 mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of cabin 100 30 ,_ V4 mile. 
 
 Persimmon tree 123 12 __ J 4 mile. 
 
 Reference station 137 50 40 46. 18 meters. 
 
 Tree " 179 50 _. '4 mile. 
 
 Point of land 186 10 .. 100 yards. 
 
 " Saxis Church " 193 28 __ 2. '4 miles. 
 
 Wharf 1 209 32 _. 2^4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of white house 277 54 2'2 miles. 
 
 Highest chimney in group of white houses. 290 20 ., 134 miles. 
 
 High long leaf pine 295 33 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Westerly end of barn 352 40 ._ 2 miles. 
 
 WHARF. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast and Virginia side of Pocomoke Sound about % mile offshore of Saxis Island 
 and about ^^ mile north-northwest of "Saxis Church." (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on northwest end of house on detached pile structure called Saxis Pier. 
 Marks. — Observed station is llag pole on nortliwesl end of peak of pier house on Saxis Island pier 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Saxis Church" (S 26° 10' E) 00 00 00 ;'4'' mile. 
 
 SAXIS CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast and \'irginia shore of Pocomoke Sound on solid land known as " Saxis Island " 
 about 3/4 miles from shore of soimd and ' , mile northeast of mouth of Starling Creek. (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire on church known as Southern Methodist EpisccTpal 
 Church. 
 
 Rejercnccs. — None necessary. 
 
 MOS. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern extremity of marsh land between Pocomoke Soimd and Messongo Creek on a 
 point of land locally culled "Fishing Point." (See Chart No. 10.) 
 
 Observed station is on the western extremity of marsh point and about ' s mile east of the eastern 
 extremity of a small island. It is about 2 feet above and 8 feet back from ordinary high-water on north 
 
Suri'ry of Ovstcr Bars, SoJiirrsrf Coiiitfv, Md. 55 
 
 side and 45 feet from western end of point. A crab-packing slianty stands about 8 yards to eastward 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — " o / // 
 
 "Monkey " (N 35° 23' W) 00 00 00 4 ' 2 miles. 
 
 Point of Island 33 01 ._ i^smile. 
 
 " Saxis Church " 82 06 10 2 5 g miles. 
 
 Right edge of woods on Saxis Island 86 11 __ 25/ miles. 
 
 Left corner of crab house 98 38 __ 6. 74 meters. 
 
 Right corner of crab house 128 43 _- 6. 37 meters. 
 
 Point of land on Burntwood Island 163 01 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on shanty 301 38 ._ 200 yards. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OK DESCRIPTIONS OF BOITNDARIES. 
 
 The oyster bars of Somerset County are t,"^ in number, and their total area, as marked 
 out bv buovs placed by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission, is 27,566 acres. 
 As provided by law, the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but they 
 inclose areas of all shapes from triangles to complicated fourteen-sided figures, and of all 
 sizes from 3,083 acres to 10 acres." The sides vary in length from 130 to 6,800 yards, 
 and in some cases the corners of the boundaries are practically at the triangulation 
 stations from which thev are located, while in other instances they are over 13,600 yards 
 from the landmarks most available for the purpose of fixing their positions. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made, and the magnitude of the work, with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, has made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method ^omewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 future. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus a\-oiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in the county. 
 
 At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to be 
 described, its general locality, and the serial number of the "Charts of Oyster Bars" of 
 Maryland on which its legal boundaries are shown. 
 
 The first column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number corre- 
 sponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number on 
 the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have been 
 assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i , thence proceeding in a clockwise 
 direction around the bar; but where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with the 
 
 " For similar statistics for other counties that have been surveyed, see Appendix C of this publi- 
 cation. 
 
56 S//rrrv of Ors/cr Bars, Soiiirrsc/ Coniifv, Md. 
 
 corner of I lie boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, crab bottoms, or clam beds, 
 only the number of the corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given 
 in this column. 
 
 The second and third columns, under the headings of "Latitude" and "Longitude," 
 give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have been adopted by the 
 Commission as the primary technical definition of the corners, and should be considered 
 as final in case of a dispute arising from discrepancies caused by other means of location. 
 The latitudes and longitudes given in these columns are based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the points thus defined can be 
 relocated from distant triangulation stations of the Survey, even though all the land- 
 marks and buoys originally used for their location have been destroyed by natural causes 
 or by acts of vandals desiring to defeat the purposes of the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 The fourth and fifth columns, under the general heading of "True bearing"" and 
 the specific headings "Forward" and " Back," give bearings measured from a true north- 
 and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner of the boundary 
 designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on the corresponding 
 lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from these same stations in 
 the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the first column. The 
 difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings shown in some cases 
 is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the computations took into 
 account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 The sixth column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three computed 
 distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the three 
 triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and vice versa. 
 
 The seventh and last column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"'' gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the correspond- 
 ing "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner of the 
 bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings 
 of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication, under the 
 heading of "Description of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. ' 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 bf)undaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surv^eying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars. One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 
 « The mean magnetic variation of Somerset County for 1908 was 5° 30' west of north, and increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
 ''Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be nlitaincd liy appUcation to the Super- 
 intendent of tlic Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington. 
 
Surz'cy of Ovsti'r Ba/s, So/iwrsr/ Cou///j', Md. 57 
 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used bv engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic vSurvey. 
 
 (2) Hydroqraphic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer, having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used, but not until the two angles determ-ining the position of any buoy 
 have been derived from the "Forward bearing" given in the tabular forms describing 
 the boundaries of the oyster bars. For example, take "Turtle Egg Island" bar, which 
 is the first one described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be 
 examined as to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Senator" and 
 "Deal Island Church" as determined from right to left from the forward bearings from 
 this corner is 128° 39' and the angle between "Deal Island Church" and "Crab" is 
 99° 30'. Having these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location 
 and measures the actual sextant angles between the landmarks for which the calcula- 
 tions were made. If the measured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not 
 in its correct position and the boundary corner must be relocated. This is accom- 
 plished by moving the boat about until a point is reached where angles do agree, and 
 this point being the desired location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative positions that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 50095—08 8 
 
58 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset Coiiiitv, Md. 
 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the bound- 
 ary as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by 
 reversing the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the 
 protractor over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the 
 two adjacent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the 
 angles thus obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two land- 
 marks arc shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the pro 
 tractor. The second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone 
 through, and so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a point is 
 reached where both observed sextant angles are practicallv identical with the pro- 
 tractor angles. The point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can be placed to 
 mark the true position of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles bv using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic locations of points are attained; 
 in fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer takes compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local decHnation," and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared alto- 
 gether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the cor- 
 rected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be 
 anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used by getting their bearings directly from the chart by parallel rulers or a pro- 
 tractor and then applying them in the same manner as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from slwrc.-Tbis method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 
 "The mean tnignetic variation of Somerset County for 1908 was 5° 30' west of north and increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 59 
 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination), given in the fourth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question and on line with the name of the "sta- 
 tion" being occupied. The direction thus determined will give one range on which 
 the desired point must be located. The compass can then be moved to a second trian- 
 gulation station and another range located in a similar manner. The intersection of 
 these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it should be checked 
 by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a ".triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the " Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from the "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit, and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 TURTLE EGG ISLAND. 
 
 {Upper Tangier Sound — Charts Nos. 5 and 7 ) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Latitude 
 38 0,5 49. 58 
 
 Longitude 
 76 00 03. 78 
 
 S 
 S 
 N 
 
 True h 
 Forward 
 
 earing 
 
 Back 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 77 38 W 
 12 54 W 
 65 07 E 
 
 N 77 38 E 
 N 12 53 E 
 S 65 09 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 609 
 
 6113 
 
 5553 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 24.78 
 
 76 00 21, 47 
 
 S 
 N 
 N 
 
 5 22 W 
 78 12 E 
 10 01 W 
 
 N 5 22 E 
 S 78 14 W 
 S 10 01 E 
 
 1323 
 5629 
 3400 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 42. 38 
 
 76 00 20. 00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 26 01 w 
 77 22 E 
 22 08 W 
 
 N 26 01 E 
 S 77 24 W 
 S 22 08 E 
 
 1437 
 5582 
 3984 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 37.36 
 
 75 59 11-44 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 69 02 E 
 40 45 W 
 65 28 W 
 
 S 69 03 W 
 S 40 46 E 
 N 65 27 E 
 
 3878 
 5095 
 2700 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 5 
 
 38 05 57. 12 
 
 75 59 10. 20 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 79 13 W 
 24 12 W 
 60 02 E 
 
 N 79 12 E 
 N 24 II E 
 S 60 03 W 
 
 2059 
 6812 
 4168 
 
 Miles 
 
 Solomons Lump Light 
 
 Joshua. 
 
6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset Cotiiitv, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 MUD. 
 
 (Upper Tangier Somid — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 37. 36 
 
 75 59 11-44 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 6g 02 E 
 40 45 W 
 65 28 W 
 
 S 69 03 W 
 S 40 46 E 
 N 65 27 E 
 
 Yard^. 
 3878 
 5095 
 2700 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 42, 38 
 
 76 00 20. 00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 26 01 W 
 77 22 E 
 22 08 W 
 
 N 26 01 E 
 S 77 24 w 
 S 22 08 E 
 
 1437 
 5582 
 3984 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab, 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 06. 39 
 
 76 00 41. 00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 I 56 w 
 86 05 E 
 18 06 W 
 
 N I s6 E 
 S 86 07 W 
 vS 18 06 E 
 
 2102 
 6019 
 3030 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 26. 74 
 
 76 00 23. 48 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 10 55 W 
 87 10 E 
 32 41 W 
 
 N 10 ss E 
 N 87 07 W 
 S 32 41 E 
 
 2838 
 5546 
 2607 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 5 
 
 38 09 53.08 
 
 75 59 18.00 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 67 28 W 
 31 50 w 
 72 57 E 
 
 S 67 29 E 
 N 31 49 E 
 N 72 58 W 
 
 341 1 
 4325 
 3970 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 OLD ORCHARD. 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Cliart No. 5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 12.58 
 
 75 58 01 
 
 68 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 83 
 26 
 61 
 
 29 E 
 
 24 E 
 51 w 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 83 30 w 
 26 24 w 
 61 53 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1775 
 3064 
 4893 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Haines. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 15. 60 
 
 75 58 21 
 
 20 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 87 
 35 
 57 
 
 3' g 
 27 E 
 
 34 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 87 32 w 
 35 28 w 
 57 33 E 
 
 2285 
 3245 
 4495 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Haines. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 06. 90 
 
 75 58 19 
 
 19 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 42 
 53 
 63 
 
 53 W 
 49 E 
 
 27 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 42 52 E 
 53 49 W 
 63 28 W 
 
 5651 
 2761 
 2044 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Deal Island Church 
 
 Haines. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 10 09. 70 
 
 75 57 15 
 
 91 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 9 
 83 
 17 
 
 57 E 
 20 W 
 31 E 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 9 58 W 
 83 17 E 
 
 17 31 w 
 
 831 
 6445 
 1809 
 
 Haines. 
 
 Crab. 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTBR BARS — Continued. 
 
 HAINES. 
 
 {Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 61 
 
 HALLS POINT. 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 I 
 
 I 16. 19 
 
 75 57 05. 79 
 
 S 5 03 w 
 N 82 39 E 
 
 N 2 43 E 
 
 N 5 03 E 
 S 82 39 W 
 S 2 43 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1429 
 1023 
 5903 
 
 Haines. 
 Room. 
 Frog. 
 
 2 
 
 38 I 
 
 2 08. 36 
 
 75 57 32. 19 
 
 S 46 31 E 
 N 61 58 E 
 
 N 13 21 E 
 
 N 46 30 W 
 S 62 00 W 
 S 13 32 w 
 
 2365 
 6723 
 4252 
 
 Room. 
 White. 
 Frog. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 22.96 
 
 75 57 04-02 
 
 S 24 30 E 
 N 62 46 E 
 N 3 39 E 
 
 N 24 ^0 W 
 S 62 48 w 
 S 3 39 W 
 
 2330 
 5830 
 3653 
 
 Room. 
 White. 
 Frog. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 10. 72 
 
 75 55 55-59 
 
 N 47 32 E 
 N 21 22 W 
 S 26 35 W 
 
 S 47 33 W 
 S 21 22 E 
 N 26 35 E 
 
 4560 
 4357 
 1909 
 
 White. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Room. 
 
 5 
 
 38 11 52-57 
 
 75 55 45-84 
 
 N 40 04 E 
 N 21 34 W 
 S 45 28 W 
 
 S 40 05 W 
 S 21 35 E 
 N 45 28 E 
 
 4824 
 5022 
 1563 
 
 White. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Room. 
 
 6 
 
 38 I 
 
 1 47.98 
 
 75 56 30- 40 
 
 S 4 22 E 
 N 48 07 E 
 N 7 48 W 
 
 N 4 22 W 
 S 48 09 W 
 S 7 49 E 
 
 944 
 5762 
 4870 
 
 Room. 
 White. 
 Frog. 
 
62 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 ROCK CREEK. 
 
 {Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , ,, 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 1 1 . 80 
 
 75 55 19-92 
 
 S 45 58 W 
 N 89 35 E 
 N 38 27 E 
 
 N 45 57 E 
 S 89 36 W 
 S 38 28 W 
 
 2509 
 3363 
 3884 
 
 Room. 
 Short. 
 White. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 17.40 
 
 75 55 28.62 
 
 S 39 07 w 
 S 87 23 E 
 N 42 51 E 
 
 N 39 07 E 
 N 87 20 W 
 S 42 52 w 
 
 2492 
 3598 
 3892 
 
 Room. 
 Short. 
 White. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 20.98 
 
 75 55 15-54 
 
 S 43 05 w 
 S 84 59 E 
 N 40 04 E 
 
 N 43 04 E 
 N 84 57 W 
 S 40 05 w 
 
 2812 
 3259 
 
 3572 
 
 Room. 
 Short. 
 
 White. 
 
 
 EVANS. 
 {Entrance to Wicomico River — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 II. 13 
 
 75 
 
 55 00.80 
 
 N 89 04 E 
 N 31 53 E 
 S 53 20 W 
 
 S 89 05 W 
 S 31 54 W 
 N 53 20 E 
 
 2854 
 3610 
 2883 
 
 Short. 
 White. 
 Room. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 36.31 
 
 75 
 
 54 44- 50 
 
 S 46 54 W 
 S 71 39 E 
 
 N 33 37 E^ 
 
 S 38 49 E 
 N 89 20 E 
 N 3 14 E 
 
 N 46 53 E 
 
 N 71 38 W 
 
 s 33 38 W 
 
 3762 
 2550 
 2661 
 
 Room. 
 Short. 
 White. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 50.97 
 
 75 
 
 53 52- 76 
 
 N 38 49 W 
 S 89 20 W 
 
 S 3 14 w 
 
 1664 
 
 1755 
 1725 
 
 Short. 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 White. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 38.84 
 
 75 
 
 53 10.40 
 
 S 5 22 W 
 N 55 41 E 
 N 25 48 W 
 
 N 5 22 E 
 S 55 41 w 
 S 25 48 E 
 
 892 
 
 761 
 
 2367 
 
 Short. 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 White. 
 
 5 
 
 38 12 24. 72 
 
 75 
 
 53 38. 75 
 
 S 58 26 E 
 N 56 47 E 
 N 6 02 W 
 
 N 58 26 W 
 S 56 48 W 
 S 6 02 E 
 
 787 
 1.652 
 2621 
 
 Short. 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 White. 
 
 BUOY. 
 {Entrance Wicomico River — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 
 , /; 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 30.79 
 
 75 52 38.34 
 
 S 73 13 E 
 N 17 45 W 
 
 S 56 38 w 
 
 N 73 12 W 
 S 17 45 E 
 N 56 38 E 
 
 1765 
 736 
 1 121 
 
 Dove. 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Short. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 45.82 
 
 75 52 36.80 
 
 N 53 50 W 
 S 41 02 W 
 S 58 21 E 
 
 S 53 50 E 
 
 N 41 01 E 
 N 58 21 W 
 
 328 
 1489 
 1938 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Dove. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 48.43 
 
 75 52 23.80 
 
 N 80 10 W 
 S 47 31 W 
 S 49 43 E 
 
 S 80 10 E 
 N 47 31 E 
 N 49 43 W 
 
 620 
 
 1795 
 1708 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Dove. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 32.26 
 
 75 52 22. 18 
 
 N 45 08 W 
 S 64 00 W 
 S 66 04 E 
 
 S 45 08 E 
 N 64 00 E 
 N 66 04 W 
 
 923 
 1520 
 1376 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Dove. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS continued. 
 
 WINGATE. 
 
 (Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 5.) 
 
 63 
 
 38 r4 01. 31 
 
 38 T4 05. i; 
 
 38 14 21. 26 
 
 38 14 12. 
 
 
 oiigitudc 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 7.=i 
 
 51 5**' 41 
 
 i\ 70 14 E 
 N 38 53 E 
 N 31 47 W 
 
 S 70 14 w 
 S 38 53 W 
 ,S 31 47 E 
 
 379 
 2099 
 
 1307 
 
 Wind. 
 Holland. 
 
 Ella. 
 
 75 
 
 52 02. 63 
 
 S 61 19 E 
 
 N 43 31 E 
 N 30 23 W 
 
 N 61 19 W 
 vS 43 32 W 
 S 30 22 E 
 
 536 
 2077 
 1 138 
 
 Wind. 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Ella. 
 
 75 
 
 s 1 40- 50 
 
 N 41 12 E 
 
 N 69 23 W 
 S 8 26 W 
 
 S 41 12 W 
 S 69 24 E 
 N 8 26 E 
 
 1277 
 
 1245 
 810 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Ella. 
 
 Wind. 
 
 75 
 
 51 33- 60 
 
 N 27 50 E 
 N 61 48 W 
 S 30 21 W 
 
 S 27 50 W 
 S 61 49 E 
 N 30 21 E 
 
 1409 
 1529 
 598 
 
 Holland. 
 
 Ella. 
 
 Wind. 
 
 MOUNT VERNON WHARF. 
 {Middle Wicomico River — Cliart No. 5.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 15 10. 22 
 
 75 48 29. 18 
 
 S 77 45 E 
 N 6 01 W 
 S 81 02 W 
 
 N 77 44 W 
 S 6 01 E 
 N 81 02 E 
 
 175 
 434 
 1 138 
 
 Walnut. 
 
 End. 
 
 Jones. 
 
 2 38 
 
 15 13- 76 
 
 75 48 30.30 
 
 N 50 26 W 
 S 74 50 W 
 S 52 02 E 
 
 S 50 26 E 
 N 74 50 E 
 N 52 02 W 
 
 1342 
 "34 
 254 
 
 Creek. 
 Jones. 
 Walnut. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 15 15- 14 
 
 75 48 19.08 
 
 N 49 44 W 
 S 76 09 w 
 S 25 44 W 
 
 S 49 44 E 
 N 76 09 E 
 N 25 44 E 
 
 411 
 
 1435 
 225 
 
 End. 
 
 Jones. 
 
 Walnut. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 15 18.76 
 
 75 48 09. 97 
 
 N 7s 29 W 
 S 74 07 W 
 S 46 18 W 
 
 S 75 29 E 
 N 74 06 E 
 N 46 18 E 
 
 574 
 1701 
 470 
 
 End. 
 
 Jones. 
 
 Walnut. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 15 14. 18 
 
 75 48 08.56 
 
 N 63 19 W 
 S 79 28 W 
 S 65 41 W 
 
 S 63 19 E 
 N 79 28 E 
 N 65 41 E 
 
 665 
 1702 
 414 
 
 End. 
 
 Jones. 
 
 Walnut. 
 
64 
 
 Sun'ey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 GEORGES. 
 
 (^Middle Manokin River — Charts Nos. 5 and 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatioii 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 34.98 
 
 75 50 51-58 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 61 04 E 
 
 13 42 E 
 53 58 W 
 
 N 61 02 W 
 
 S 13 42 w 
 S 53 58 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4965 
 2314 
 1054 
 
 Fairmounl Church. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 37.55 
 
 75 51 09- 09 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 62 39 E 
 35 54 W 
 68 19 W 
 
 N 62 37 W 
 S 35 54 E 
 S 68 20 E 
 
 54>7 
 
 659 
 
 3245 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 15.04 
 
 75 50 56. 73 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 44 25 W 
 71 55 E 
 37 21 E 
 
 N 44 25 E 
 N 71 55 W 
 S 37 22 W 
 
 1023 
 2350 
 1130 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 .Staff. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 41. 22 
 
 75 50 12.44 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 88 14 W 
 33 12 E 
 78 31 E 
 
 S 88 14 E 
 N 33 II W 
 N 78 30 W 
 
 492 
 1927 
 2791 
 
 Jean. 
 Staff. 
 Sandy. 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 46. 80 
 
 75 50 02-99 
 
 s 
 
 i 
 
 76 56 W 
 24 03 E 
 60 07 E 
 
 N 76 56 E 
 N 24 02 W 
 N 60 07 W 
 
 766 
 1972 
 2594 
 
 Jean. 
 Staff. 
 Cupola. 
 
 6 
 
 38 08 42.06 
 
 75 49 27-21 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 89 33 W 
 
 62 07 W 
 
 5 13 W 
 
 N 89 33 E 
 N 62 05 E 
 N 5 13 E 
 
 1698 
 3508 
 1647 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 7 
 
 38 08 22.52 
 
 75 49 17-98 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 71 37 w 
 21 s6 W 
 65 43 E 
 
 S 71 38 E 
 N 21 s6 E 
 
 N 65 43 W 
 
 2054 
 1059 
 "53 
 
 Jean. 
 
 Staff. 
 Cupola. 
 
 8 
 
 38 08 22.89 
 
 75 48 50- 33 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 48 42 W 
 32 51 E 
 83 32 E 
 
 N 48 42 E 
 N 32 51 W 
 S 83 33 w 
 
 1507 
 579 
 551 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 9 
 
 38 08 18.77 
 
 75 48 36-40 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 60 21 W 
 9 19 w 
 
 41 21 E 
 
 N 60 21 E 
 N 9 19 E 
 S 41 21 W 
 
 1729 
 352 
 268 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 10 
 
 38 08 13.78 
 
 75 48 46- 70 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 60 47 w 
 50 31 E 
 50 42 E 
 
 N 60 46 E 
 N 50 31 W 
 S 50 42 W 
 
 1407 
 282 
 583 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 II 
 
 38 08 16.22 
 
 75 49 44- 00 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 55 34 W 
 73 49 W 
 21 08 E 
 
 S 55 34 E 
 N 73 48 E 
 N 21 08 W 
 
 1517 
 2762 
 825 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 12 
 
 38 08 07. 26 
 
 75 50 47- 14 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 64 16 W 
 20 20 E 
 76 43 E 
 
 N 64 16 E 
 S 20 20 W 
 N 76 43 W 
 
 1078 
 1237 
 2034 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 Staff. 
 
SurvcY of Oyster licrrs, Souicrsrf Coiiii/y, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SOUTHWEST MIDDLEGROUND. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Smith Island — Charts Nos. 6 and 8.) 
 
 65 
 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Liingitude 
 
 
 
 
 
 UistanCL- 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatinii 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 , II 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 58 56.46 
 
 76 10 01.95 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 87 36 E 
 70 20 E 
 33 04 E 
 
 N 87 31 
 ,S 70 24 
 S 33 07 
 
 W 
 W 
 W 
 
 12019 
 1 1802 
 12510 
 
 Old Church fSmith Island). 
 
 Joseph. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 , 
 
 38 01 24.82 
 
 76 10 20. %6 
 
 S 
 
 66 14 E 
 
 N 66 09 
 
 W 
 
 13658 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 84 49 E 
 53 10 E 
 
 N 84 44 
 -S 53 13 
 
 W 
 \V 
 
 1 1653 
 9142 
 
 Joseph. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 00 48. 20 
 
 76 08 02. 8s 
 
 S 
 
 64 10 E 
 
 N 64 07 
 
 W 
 
 9810 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 88 43 E 
 28 33 E 
 
 S 88 46 
 S 28 34 
 
 VV 
 W 
 
 7940 
 764- 
 
 Joseph. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 4 
 
 37 59 25-9-^ 
 
 76 07 29. 61 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 79 18 E 
 67 17 E 
 16 IS E 
 
 N 79 IS 
 S 67 20 
 S 16 16 
 
 w 
 w 
 w 
 
 8083 
 7643 
 9882 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 
 Joseph. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 KEDGE STRAITS. 
 (Chesapeake Bay — Ufj Kedge Straits — Chart No. 6.) 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 38 02 
 
 59- 23 
 
 76 05 02.83 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 67 03 
 
 88 09 
 
 --6 34 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 67 
 88 
 26 
 
 01 
 07 
 34 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 4415 
 6613 
 2566 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 2 38 03 
 
 44-58 
 
 76 05 27. 95 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 55' 28 
 76 33 
 31 59 
 
 E 
 E 
 w 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 55 
 76 
 31 
 
 26 
 30 
 59 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 5735 
 
 7485 
 
 902 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 3 38 04 
 
 06. 44 
 
 76 04 14.42 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 89 20 
 
 34 50 
 64 59 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 89 
 
 34 
 64 
 
 21 
 48 
 
 57 
 
 E 
 
 w 
 
 2438 
 48S8 
 5869 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Liglit. 
 
 4 38 03 
 
 23- 36 
 
 76 04 01. 96 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 16 38 
 43 55 
 78 21 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 16 
 43 
 78 
 
 38 
 54 
 19 
 
 w 
 w 
 w 
 
 5279 
 3519 
 5092 
 
 Joseph. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 OYSTER CREEK. 
 {Outer Kedge Straits — Chart No. 6.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yard.'!. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 41. 17 
 
 76 02 30. 87 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 80 23 w 
 
 14 E 
 
 57 31 E 
 
 S 80 25 E 
 N 14 W 
 N 57 30 W 
 
 5272 
 3138 
 3033 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 09. 14 
 
 76 04 01. 30 1 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 88 43 W 
 30 43 E 
 62 38 E 
 
 N 88 42 E 
 N ^0 42 W 
 N 62 36 W 
 
 2789 
 4745 
 5595 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 34.32 
 
 76 04 32. 26 s 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 65 05 \V 
 ?..^ 24 E 
 59 ^6 E 
 
 N 65 04 E 
 N 33 -^4 W 
 N 59 24 W 
 
 2164 
 59"3 
 6730 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Fog- 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 50095—08- 
 
66 
 
 Cor- 
 
 oY , 
 bar 
 
 SKTi'ev of Oys/cr Bars, Soiiirrsrt Co?n7tv, Md. 
 
 BOHNIIARIHS OI-* NATURAI< OYSTKR BARS -COlUilUied. 
 (JWSTER CREEK— Continued. 
 
 True bearing 
 Forward l Back 
 
 4 38 04 40.76 76 04 I,|.So 
 
 38 O.S 10. 20 76 04 <io. 70 
 
 38 0,5 01.98 76 03 4(1. 24 
 
 7 [ 38 04 29. 16 76 03 45. 49 
 
 8 38 04 13. 84 76 02 35. 49 
 
 
 ° 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 
 Yards 
 
 s 
 
 65 
 
 04 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 65 
 
 03 
 
 E 
 
 2677 
 
 s 
 
 28 
 
 28 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 28 
 
 27 
 
 W 
 
 5840 
 
 s 
 
 55 
 
 41 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 55 
 
 39 
 
 W' 
 
 6452 
 
 s 
 
 52 
 
 53 
 
 W 
 
 ■N 
 
 52 
 
 52 
 
 E 
 
 3516 
 
 s 
 
 21 
 
 25 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 21 
 
 24 
 
 W 
 
 6593 
 
 s 
 
 46 56 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 46 
 
 54 
 
 W 
 
 6780 
 
 s 
 
 61 
 
 10 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 61 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 3823 
 
 vS 
 
 17 
 
 38 E 
 
 N 
 
 17 
 
 37 
 
 \V 
 
 6150 
 
 s 
 
 45 
 
 21 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 45 
 
 20 
 
 W 
 
 6195 
 
 s 
 
 77 
 
 04 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 77 
 
 02 
 
 E 
 
 3293 
 
 s 
 
 22 
 
 50 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 22 
 
 50 
 
 W 
 
 5160 
 
 s 
 
 54 
 
 28 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 54 
 
 27 
 
 W 
 
 5587 
 
 .s 
 
 87 
 
 31 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 87 
 
 29 
 
 E 
 
 5080 
 
 s 
 
 I 
 
 50 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 I 
 
 50 
 
 \v 
 
 4241 
 
 s 
 
 44 
 
 28 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 44 
 
 27 
 
 w 
 
 3826 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Liglit. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 MUSSEL HOLE. 
 {Middle Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , /» 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 38 02 36. 76 
 
 75 59 41- 02 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 10 41 w 
 74 37 W 
 35 44 E 
 
 s 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 10 41 E 
 74 38 E 
 35 43 W 
 
 6483 
 2045 
 4150 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 2 
 
 38 02 44.55 
 
 76 00 05. 88 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 5 03 W 
 77 56 W 
 40 22 E 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 5 03 E 
 77 57 E 
 40 21 W 
 
 8320 
 1337 
 4766 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 07. 81 
 
 75 59 52.42 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 31 17 E 
 
 9 34 W 
 
 73 09 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 31 19 W 
 9 35 E 
 73 09 E 
 
 9118 
 
 5399 
 1742 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 40.94 
 
 75 59 32-90 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 18 38 W 
 53 27 W 
 21 45 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 18 38 E 
 53 27 E 
 21 44 W 
 
 4440 
 2723 
 5957 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 5 
 
 38 05 49.58 
 
 76 00 03. 78 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 77 38 W 
 12 54 W 
 65 07 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 77 38 E 
 12 53 E 
 65 09 W 
 
 609 
 6113 
 
 5553 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Li.ght. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 6 
 
 38 05 57. 12 
 
 75 59 10. 20 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 79 13 W 
 24 12 W 
 60 02 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 79 12 E 
 
 24 n E 
 60 03 W 
 
 2059 
 6812 
 4168 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 7 
 
 38 02 50.94 
 
 75 58 34-94 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 26 41 W 
 89 00 W 
 
 9 44 E 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 26 42 E 
 
 89 02 E 
 
 9 44 W 
 
 6596 
 3734 
 3904 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
S/iri'cv of Oys/n- Hars, SoDicrsrf Coiiii/r, Mil. 
 
 67 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 CHAIN SHOAL. 
 
 (Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I.ongitudt' 
 
 True bearing 
 
 " 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 trhmiiiil.iliuii 
 
 b.ir 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2877 
 6077 
 3763 
 
 btatii 
 
 Joshua. 
 Senator. 
 Miles. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 54. 32 
 
 75 58 05.33 
 
 N 40 52 E 
 N 43 56 W 
 S 85 29 W 
 
 S 40 52 w 
 
 S 43 58 E 
 N 85 28 E 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 41. 67 
 
 75 58 29.59 
 
 S 77 05 E 
 N 52 06 W 
 S 58 43 W * 
 
 N 77 06 W 
 S 52 07 E 
 N 58 42 E 
 
 2594 
 4525 
 3^33 
 
 Joshua. 
 Senator. 
 Miles. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 49.53 
 
 75 58 13-70 
 
 N 82 59 W 
 S 40 12 \v 
 S 50 57 E 
 
 S 83 00 E 
 N 40 II E 
 N 50 56 \V 
 
 4024 
 5466 
 271 1 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 49. 58 
 
 75 58 08.32 
 
 N 83 15 W 
 S 41 19 w 
 S 48 56 E 
 
 S 83 16 E 
 N 41 18 E 
 N 48 55 W 
 
 4167 
 5561 
 2603 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 5 38 07 49- 3<' 
 
 75 57 48 36 
 
 N 81 S5 W 
 S 45 H W 
 S 40 02 E 
 
 S 83 53 E 
 N 45 13 E 
 N 40 01 W 
 
 4695 
 5920 
 2224 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 6 38 06 20. 96 
 
 75 57 51. 84 
 
 N so 00 E 
 N 52 46 W 
 S 73 53 W 
 
 S 50 01 W 
 S 52 47 E 
 N 73 52 E 
 
 1988 
 5748 
 4279 
 
 Joshua. 
 Senator. 
 Miles. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 06 02. 66 
 
 75 57 29-40 
 
 N 26 02 E 
 N 51 38 W 
 S 83 06 W 
 
 S 26 02 W 
 S 51 40 E 
 N 83 04 E 
 
 2108 
 6599 
 4744 
 
 Joshua. 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 PINEY ISLAND WEvST. 
 (Middle Tangier Sound — Chart i\c 
 
 I 38 <>J 51.48 
 
 75 
 
 56 30. 20 
 
 N 77 42 E 
 N 4 28 W 
 N 8g 36 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 77 44 W 
 
 4 28 E 
 
 89 39 E 
 
 Yards. 
 6823 
 8366 
 7059 
 
 Has. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Solomons Luni]) 
 
 Light 
 
 2 38 03 50.44 
 
 75 
 
 57 18.84 
 
 N 5 47 E 
 N 52 05 W 
 S. 71 23 w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 5 49 W 
 52 07 E 
 71 21 E 
 
 6401 
 6326 
 6080 
 
 Joshua. 
 Miles. 
 Solomons Lump 
 
 Liglit. 
 
 3 38 05 48. 86 
 
 75 
 
 57 49- 50 
 
 N 31 45 E 
 S 88 33, W 
 
 S 39 48 w 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 31 46 W 
 88 32 E 
 39 46 E 
 
 2776 
 4174 
 7724 
 
 Joshua. 
 Miles. 
 Solomons Lump 
 
 Liglil. 
 
 4 38 05 56. 82 
 
 75 
 
 57 19-40 
 
 N 17 29 E 
 S 85 43 W 
 S 42 49 W 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 17 30 w 
 85 41 E 
 42 47 E 
 
 2194 
 4990 
 8456 
 
 Joshua. 
 Miles. 
 Solomons Lump 
 
 1-ighi 
 
 5 38 05 42. 60 
 
 75 
 
 56 59.66 
 
 N 2 58 E 
 N 88 52 W 
 S 47 38 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 2 58 W 
 88 54 E 
 47 36 E 
 
 2574 
 5502 
 8492 
 
 Joshua. 
 Miles. 
 Solomons Lumj) 
 
 Light. 
 
 6 38 02. 52.53 
 
 75 
 
 55 46- 18 
 
 N 75 32 E 
 N 12 21 W 
 N 89 54 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 75 34 W 
 12 24 E 
 89 57 E 
 
 5672 
 8504 
 8234 
 
 Has. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Solomons Lump 
 
 Liglit. 
 
68 
 
 Suri'cy of Ovs/cr /uirs, Soii/crsr/ Coiii/fr^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 PINEY IvSLAND SWASH. 
 (Lower Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 38 06 30.82 75 55 43.81 N 51 16 E 
 
 j N 27 09 E 
 
 N 63 23 W 
 
 38 06 40. 44 75 56 03. So N 57 07 E 
 
 N 36 29 E 
 
 N 6s 22 W 
 1 
 
 38 06 ,55.34 75 55 50.46 I N 59 39 E 
 
 N 3<i 43 E 
 
 N 86 02 \V 
 
 38 07 20. 78 75 55 27. 89 N 65 32 E 
 N 37 32 E 
 S 72 17 W 
 
 38 07 .S4-55 75 .53 44- 94 
 38 07 37. 14 75 53 26. 26 
 
 51 18 W 
 27 08 W 
 63 24 E 
 
 57 05 W 
 36 28 W 
 65 ^3 E 
 
 S 89 25 E 
 
 N 61 07 E 
 
 N 67 43 W 
 
 N 80 28 E 
 
 N 27 45 E 
 
 N 58 38 W 
 
 38 06 40.66 75 54 52.43 N 43 15 E 
 
 N 7 00 E 
 
 N 79 19 W 
 
 38 06 59. 58 75 55 20. 55 N 56 02 E 
 
 N 24 50 E 
 
 S 89 27 W 
 
 vS 59 41 w 
 
 S 16 44 W 
 
 S 86 01 E 
 
 S 65 33 W 
 
 S 37 32 W 
 
 N 72 16 E 
 
 N 89 21 W 
 
 S 61 07 \V 
 
 S 67 44 E 
 
 S 80 1,0 W 
 
 S 27 45 W 
 
 S 58 37 E 
 
 S 43 16 w 
 
 S 7 00 W 
 
 S 79 20 E 
 
 S 65 05 W 
 
 S 24 49 W 
 
 N 89 26 E 
 
 ■J 'ards. 
 
 5513 M^rsh 
 
 3826 Kelley. 
 
 21 1 1 Joshua. 
 
 5756 Marsh. 
 
 3832 Kelley. 
 
 1491 Joshua. 
 
 5201 Marsh. 
 
 3216 Kelley. 
 
 17 15 Joshua. 
 
 4260 
 2170 
 2427 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 3765 
 1296 
 
 1534 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 
 
 3313 
 1369 
 2256 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 
 4279 
 3096 
 3314 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 4439 
 2683 
 2.508 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 SANDY POINT. 
 {Middle Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 38 08 08.44 75 48 27.90 
 
 70 53 E 
 
 5 09 VV S 
 89 48 w s 
 
 S 70 53 W 
 
 ' 5 09 E 
 
 48 E 
 
 38 08 13. 78 75 48 46. 70 S 60 47 W ■ N 60 46 E 
 S 50 31 E N 50 31 \\ 
 
 38 08 18. 77 75 48 36.40 
 
 4 
 
 38 08 16. 04 
 
 75 48 08. 80 
 
 N 74 07 E 
 N 62 18 W 
 S 72 08 W 
 
 5 
 
 38 08 10. 17 
 
 75 48 07. 23 
 
 N 66 13 E 
 N 50 43 W 
 S 86 04 W 
 
 N 50 42 E S 50 42 W 
 
 S 60 21 \V N 60 21 E 
 
 S 9 19 \V N 9 ig E 
 
 N 41 21 E S 41 21 \V 
 
 S 74 07 W 
 
 S 62 18 E 
 
 N 72 08 E 
 
 S 66 14 W 
 S 50 43 E 
 N 86 04 E 
 
 'ards. 
 
 
 2070 
 553 
 283 
 
 Green 
 Sandy. 
 Cupola 
 
 1407 
 282 
 583 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 1729 
 352 
 268 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 1502 
 631 
 832 
 
 Green. 
 Sandy. 
 Cupola 
 
 1536 
 
 775 
 836 
 
 Green. 
 
 Sandy. 
 Cupola 
 
S/ir7'iy of Ovs/rr Bais, Soiiirrsc/ Com/tv, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 CORMAL. 
 
 (Middle Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 69 
 
 Ci)r- 
 
 Latitude 
 38 07 33. Gi 
 
 Longitude 
 75 50 42.00 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 Yards. 
 
 4720 
 1959 
 2313 
 
 U. S. C. & G. a. trianguUition 
 
 bar 
 
 Vcrvvard 
 vS 60 03 E 
 
 N 70 06 E 
 N 7 16 E 
 
 Back 
 
 N 60 01 W 
 S 70 07 \V 
 S 7 16 W 
 
 station 
 
 1 
 
 Fairmount Chttrch. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 -' 38 <n 34-98 
 
 75 50 51-58 
 
 »S 61 04 E 
 N 13 42 E 
 N 53 58 W 
 
 N 61 02 W 
 S 13 42 w 
 S 53 58 E 
 
 4965 
 2314 
 1054 
 
 Fairmount Church 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 3 38 08 07. j6 
 
 75 5" 47- 14 
 
 S 64 16 W 
 N 20 20 E 
 S 76 43 E 
 
 N 64 16 E 
 S 20 20 W 
 
 N 76 43 W 
 
 1078 
 1237 
 2034 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 4 38 08 16. 22 
 
 75 49 44-"" 
 
 N 55 34 W^ 
 S 73 49 W 
 .S 21 08 E 
 
 S 55 34 E 
 N 73 48 fi 
 N 21 08 W 
 
 I SI7 
 
 2762 
 825 
 
 lean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 5 
 
 38 (.8 13.78 
 
 75 48 46- 7" 
 
 S 60 47 W 
 S 50 31 E 
 
 N 50 42 E 
 
 N 60 46 E 
 N 50 31 W 
 S 50 42 \V 
 
 1407 
 282 
 
 583 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 59. So 
 
 75 49 18. 22 
 
 N 74 32 E 
 N 56 53 E 
 S 60 59 W 
 
 S 74 33 W 
 S 56 53 W 
 N 60 59 E 
 
 1098 
 
 1538 
 
 445 
 
 Cupola. 
 Sandy. 
 Staff. 
 
 " 
 
 38 08 u8. 57 
 
 75 49 29- 28 
 
 S 80 27 W 
 S 10 28 W 
 S 89 51 E 
 
 N 80 26 E 
 N 10 28 E 
 N 89 51 \V 
 
 3087 
 521 
 1352 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Cupola. 
 
 8 38 08 09. 18 
 
 75 49 54-96 
 
 S 47 56 E 
 N 76 59 E 
 N 41 13 W 
 
 N 47 55 W 
 S 77 00 W 
 S 41 13 E 
 
 794 
 2329 
 1457 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 9 38 08 05. 77 
 
 75 49 58. 00 
 
 S 58 07 E 
 N 74 46 E 
 N 35 58 W 
 
 N 58 07 W 
 S 74 47 W 
 vS 35 59 E 
 
 790 
 
 2435 
 1499 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Sandy. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 10 38 08 00. 34 
 
 75 49 53- 88 
 
 S 67 21 E 
 N 3s 20 W 
 S 84 23 \V 
 
 N 67 20 W 
 S 35 21 E 
 N 84 23 E 
 
 607 
 1708 
 2402 
 
 Staff. 
 Jean. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 I I 
 
 38 07 52.81 
 
 75 50 00. 00 
 
 N 88 26 E 
 N 26 36 W 
 N 89 30 W 
 
 S 88 26 \V 
 S 26 37 E 
 vS 89 31 E 
 
 734 
 1843 
 
 Staff. 
 Jean. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 I J 
 
 38 07 45.55 
 
 75 50 26. 40 
 
 N 79 29 E 
 N 3 42 W 
 N 80 10 \V 
 
 S 79 30 W 
 S 3 42 E 
 S 80 II E 
 
 145 1 
 1896 
 1546 
 
 Staff. 
 Jean. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
70 
 
 Siinu'V of Ovs/rr />i!rs^ So)iirrsr/ Ci>tiiit\\ Md. 
 
 BOUND.^RIRS OF N.Vl'URAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 MARSHY ISLAND. 
 
 {Lower Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaili;! 
 station 
 
 lation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 38 04 49. 82 
 
 75 53 40-47 
 
 Forward 
 
 S 17 05 E 
 S 40 08 E 
 N 63 55 E 
 
 Back 
 
 N 17 o4"W 
 N 40 08 W 
 S 63 56 W 
 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 I 
 
 Yards. 
 6283 
 3321 
 2225 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 17. 10 
 
 75 54 19-78 
 
 S 22 41 E 
 
 S 42 41 E 
 N 88 54 E 
 
 N 22 40 W 
 N 42 40 W 
 S 88 55 W 
 
 7505 
 4704 
 3047 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 05 50. 40 
 
 75 54 24. 20 
 
 vS 71 25 E 
 N 24 23 E 
 N 60 03 W 
 
 N 71 24 \V 
 S 24 25 W 
 S 60 05 E 
 
 3338 
 5282 
 4626 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 04. 22 
 
 75 53 18.62 
 
 N 61 34 E 
 N 10 35 E 
 N 42 56 W 
 
 S 61 36 W 
 S 10 35 w 
 S 42 57 E 
 
 3483 
 2362 
 
 3113 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 38.06 
 
 75 52 23. 58 
 
 N 72 05 E 
 N 41 08 W 
 N 72 23 W 
 
 S 72 05 W 
 S 41 og E 
 S 72 25 E 
 
 1679 
 1568 
 3763 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 37.55 
 
 75 51 09-09 
 
 S 62 39 E 
 N 35 54 W 
 N 68 19 W 
 
 N 62 37 W 
 S 35 54 E 
 S 68 20 E 
 
 5417 
 
 659 
 
 3245 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 07 34.98 
 
 75 50 51-58 
 
 S 61 04 E 
 N 13 42 E 
 N 53 58 W 
 
 N 61 02 W 
 S 13 42 w 
 S 53 58 E 
 
 4965 
 2314 
 1054 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 07 03.79 
 
 75 5' 10-99 
 
 S 74 29 E 
 N II 21 W 
 N 51 45 W 
 
 N 74 27 W 
 S II 22 E 
 S 51 46 E 
 
 5046 
 1705 
 3775 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 07 05. 36 
 
 75 52 17-32 
 
 S 78 03 E 
 N 41 28 E 
 
 N 27 41 W 
 
 N 78 01 W 
 S 41 29 W 
 S 27 42 E 
 
 6776 
 2161 
 2579 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 
 10 
 
 38 05 46. 90 
 
 75 53 38-71 
 
 1 
 
 S 64 08 E 
 N II 07 E 
 N 65 03 W 
 
 N 64 08 W 
 S II 08 W 
 S 65 05 E 
 
 2169 
 5024 
 5757 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
Surzrr of Ors/rr Bars, Somrisr/ dunity, Md. 
 
 71 
 
 BOUNnARIIiS OF NATURAL OYSTRR BARS-COUlilUlcd. 
 DRUM POINT. 
 
 (Lower Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 75 53 15-53 
 
 
 jTruc bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 Forward 
 
 12 16 E 
 37 08 E 
 40 34 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 Back 
 12 16 W 
 
 37 07 W 
 40 35 W 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 32.62 
 
 Yards. 
 5552 
 2445 
 2052 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 - 
 
 38 04 40. 82 
 
 75 53 40-47 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 17 05 E 
 
 40 08 E 
 
 63 55 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 17 04 w 
 40 08 \v 
 63 56 w 
 
 6283 
 3321 
 
 2225. 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 46.90 
 
 75 53 38.71 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 64 08 E 
 II 07 E 
 
 65 03 W 
 
 s 
 
 64 08 w 
 II 08 w 
 
 65 05 E 
 
 2169 
 5024 
 5757 
 
 Prickly. 
 Marsh . 
 Joshua. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 05. 36 
 
 75 52 17-32 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 78 03 E 
 41 28 E 
 27 41 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 78 01 W 
 41 29 w 
 27 42 E 
 
 6776 
 2161 
 2579 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 03. 79 
 
 75 51 10-99 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 74 29 E 
 II 21 W 
 51 45 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 74 27 W 
 II 22 E 
 51 46 E 
 
 5046 
 1705 
 3775 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 34. 98 
 
 75 .50 51-58 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 61 04 E 
 13 42 E 
 53 58 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 61 02 W 
 13 42 W 
 53 58 E 
 
 4965 
 2314 
 1054 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 7 
 
 38 07 33. 63 
 
 75 50 42.00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 60-03 E 
 
 70 06 E 
 
 7 16 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 60 01 W 
 
 70 07 w 
 
 7 16 W 
 
 4720 
 1959 
 2313 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 8 
 
 38 07 22.98 
 
 75 50 41- 10 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 63 50 E 
 
 60 34 E 
 
 5 48 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 63 48 W 
 60 35 W 
 
 5 48 W 
 
 4530 
 2088 
 3761 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Jean, 
 
 9 
 
 38 07 14. 55 
 
 75 50 47- 49 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 67 59 E 
 56 37 E 
 36 18 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 67 57 W 
 56 38 W 
 36 18 E 
 
 4569 
 2382 
 1624 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 10 
 
 38 06 59. 16 
 
 75 50 46. 00 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 74 06 E 
 46 49 E 
 28 43 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 74 05 W 
 46 50 W 
 28 43 E 
 
 4361 
 2673 
 2084 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 II 
 
 38 06 35.34 
 
 75 51 56.97 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 86 18 E 
 18 40 E 
 27 50 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 86 IS W 
 18 40 W 
 27 51 E 
 
 6100 
 2778 
 3728 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 12 
 
 38 06 05. 78 
 
 75 52 32-34 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 6 36 E 
 85 04 E 
 26 46 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 6 36 W 
 85 07 w 
 26 47 W 
 
 1593 
 7056 
 4064 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 13 
 
 38 05 56. 46 
 
 75 53 00. 24 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 36 05 E 
 33 08 E 
 41 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 36 04 W 
 
 33 09 W 
 
 41 E 
 
 1569 
 4708 
 4607 
 
 Prickly. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 14 
 
 38 05 01. 80 
 
 75 52 41-83 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 19 48 E 
 
 4 50 W 
 
 59 37 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 ig 49 W 
 
 4 50 E 
 
 59 39 E 
 
 6149 
 6473 
 7808 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
72 
 
 S/inry of Oys/cr Bars, Sontrrsr/ Coun/v, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — COntillUod . 
 PRICKLY POINT. 
 
 {Mouth Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triansul 
 station 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 For 
 
 ward 
 
 
 B 
 
 ack 
 
 
 1 
 
 1 Yards. 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 ,38 
 
 04 
 
 28. 
 
 72 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 19 
 
 95 
 
 S 
 
 13 
 
 47 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 13 
 
 46 
 
 W 
 
 ! 5452 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 41 
 
 06 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 41 
 
 05 
 
 W 
 
 2426 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 40 
 
 40 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 40 
 
 41 
 
 W 
 
 2228 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 50. 
 
 38 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 16 
 
 08 
 
 S 
 
 24 
 
 53 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 24 
 
 52 
 
 W 
 
 6641 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 50 
 
 24 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 50 
 
 22 
 
 \\ 
 
 401 1 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 71 
 
 58 
 
 ^ 
 
 S 
 
 71 
 
 59 
 
 W 
 
 3100 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 38 
 
 o.S 
 
 17- 
 
 10 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 19 
 
 78 
 
 S 
 
 22 
 
 41 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 22 
 
 40 
 
 W 
 
 1 7505 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 42- 41 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 42 
 
 40 
 
 W 
 
 4704 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 88 
 
 54 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 88 
 
 55 
 
 W 
 
 3047 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 49- 
 
 82 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 40 
 
 47 
 
 S 
 
 17 
 
 05 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 17 
 
 04 
 
 \V 
 
 6283 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 40 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 40 
 
 08 
 
 W 
 
 3321 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 63 
 
 55 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 63 56 
 
 W 
 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 5 38 04 32.62 
 
 75 53 15-53 v^ 12 16 E 
 S 37 08 E 
 N 40 34 E 
 
 N 12 16 W 5552 Flat Cap. 
 N 37 07 W 2445 Has. 
 S 40 35 W 2052 Prickly. 
 
 PINEY ISLAND EAST. 
 {Middle Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 
 / '/ 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 05.04 
 
 75 
 
 54 1 6- 59 
 
 S 
 
 48 
 
 39 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 48 
 
 37 
 
 W 
 
 3742 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 72 
 
 14 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 72 
 
 15 
 
 W 
 
 3260 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 28 
 
 06 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 28 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 8939 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 19. 61 
 
 75 
 
 54 49- 20 
 
 S 
 
 36 
 
 25 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 36 
 
 23 
 
 W 
 
 6ig6 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 69 
 
 05 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 69 
 
 03 
 
 W 
 
 4255 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 62 
 
 28 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 62 
 
 30 
 
 w 
 
 4320 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 12.34 
 
 75 
 
 53 21. 76 
 
 S 
 
 15 
 
 49 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 15 
 
 48 
 
 w 
 
 4929 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 52 
 
 10 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 52 
 
 10 
 
 w 
 
 2079 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 33 
 
 47 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 33 
 
 48 
 
 \v 
 
 2698 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 23. 75 
 
 75 
 
 53 02. 85 
 
 S 
 
 15 
 
 1 1 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 15 
 
 10 
 
 w 
 
 3216 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 72 
 
 18 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 72 
 
 19 
 
 w 
 
 1 194 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 40 
 
 24 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 40 
 
 27 
 
 E 
 
 9527 
 
 Joshua. 
 
Cor- 
 ner 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Survey o/- Oys/rr Bars^ Soiitcrsri County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 HARRIS. 
 
 {Middle Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 73 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Longitude 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 38 02 37-94 75 .S4 04.81 | S 58 00 E 
 N 55 38 E 
 N 27 13 W 
 
 38 03 05.04 75 54 16.59 S 48 39 E 
 N 72 14 E 
 N 28 06 W 
 
 ° ' I Yards. 
 
 N 57 59 W ' 2942 Flat Cap. 
 
 S 55 39 W j 3380 Has. 
 
 S 27 15 E ' 9894 Joshua 
 
 03 23- 75 75 53 02, 
 
 02 40.04 75 52 45. 
 
 S 15 II E 
 
 N 72 18 E 
 N 40 24 W 
 
 N 48 37 W 
 S 72 15 w 
 S 28 08 E 
 
 N 15 10 W 
 S 72 19 W 
 S 40 27 "E 
 
 3742 Flat Cap. 
 
 3260 Has. 
 
 8939 Joshua. 
 
 3216 Flat Cap. 
 
 1 194 Has. 
 
 9527 Joshua. 
 
 S 13 26 E N 13 26 W i 1675 Flat Cap. 
 N 58 48 E S 58 49 W i 5484 Ford. 
 N 20 28 E S 20 28 W i 1961 Has. 
 
 BIG ANNEMESSEX. 
 (Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 
 / « 
 
 , ,/ 
 
 ', 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 02 50.93 
 
 75 51 45-86 
 
 N 51 20 E 
 N 31 53 W 
 S 31 14 W 
 
 S 51 21 w 
 S 31 53 E 
 N 31 14 E 
 
 3959 
 1731 
 2336 
 
 Ford. 
 Has. 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 2 
 
 38 03 16.52 
 
 75 51 49-69 
 
 N 63 14 E 
 N 53 14 W 
 S 21 12 W 
 
 S 63 15 w 
 S 53 14 E 
 N 21 12 E 
 
 3576 
 1014 
 3066 
 
 Ford. 
 Has. 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 45.06 
 
 75 51 07.58 
 
 S 30 17 W 
 S 55 12 E 
 N 72 37 E 
 
 N 30 17 E 
 N 55 II W 
 S 72 37 W 
 
 4426 
 
 3314 
 2170 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 51.42 
 
 75 49 12.66 
 
 N 66 25 W 
 S 9 16 W 
 S 43 22 E 
 
 S 66 25 E 
 
 N 9 16 E 
 N 43 21 W 
 
 1084 
 
 2134 
 2420 
 
 Ford. 
 Geog. 
 Colburn. 
 
 5 
 
 38 03 08. 18 
 
 75 48 47-60 
 
 S 73 07 E 
 N 44 50 E 
 N 41 17 W 
 
 N 73 06 W 
 S 44 50 w 
 S 41 18 E 
 
 1039 
 1650 
 
 2517 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 6 
 
 38 03 03.08 
 
 75 48 54-81 
 
 S 83 45 E 
 N 45 17 E 
 
 N 35 27 W 
 
 N 83 45 W 
 S 45 '7 W 
 S 35 27 E 
 
 1 193 
 1908 
 2533 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 7 
 
 38 03 17.77 
 
 75 49 3'- 17 
 
 S 8 47 E 
 N 69 58 E 
 N 17 40 W 
 
 N 8 47 W 
 S 69 59 w 
 S 17 40 E 
 
 982 
 
 2475 
 1646 
 
 Geog. 
 Moon. 
 Ford.' 
 
 Geog.B 
 
 Ford. 
 
 Has. 
 
 8 
 
 38 03 05. 44 
 
 75 50 32-58 
 
 S' 72 45 E 
 N 29 50 E 
 N 71 07 W 
 
 N 72 44 W 
 S 29 50 w 
 S 71 08 E 
 
 1872 
 2287 
 3031 
 
 50095—08 10 
 
S/iri'i'v of Ovstir Bars, Soiiirrsr/ Co/in/y, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 CHURCH creek!. 
 
 [Chesapeake Bay — Oj\ Smith Island — Chart No. S.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 76 04 16. 61 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 "oT 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 37 58 41. ig 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 89 55 
 60 15 
 22 06 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 89 56 w 
 60 16 w 
 
 22 07 W 
 
 Yards. 
 2791 
 4167 
 7531 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 North ChurchfSmith Isl'd). 
 Fog. 
 
 
 ,37 .-iS .'i3 M 
 
 76 05 41, 59 
 
 S 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 85 25 
 74 16 
 37 49 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 85 23 w 
 74 18 W 
 37 52 W 
 
 5075 
 6114 
 8316 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 North Church(Smith Isl'd). 
 Fog. 
 
 T, 
 
 37 SQ ,S3 49 
 
 76 o,s 47.4,s 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 65 00 
 86 31 
 49 10 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 64 58 w 
 86 28 W 
 49 .2 W 
 
 5755 
 6053 
 ^945 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 North Church (Smith Isl'd). 
 Fog. 
 
 4 
 
 ^8 00 01 , 79 
 
 76 04 ij. 09 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 44 32 
 79 28 
 32 29 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 44 3- W 
 79 27 W 
 32 30 w 
 
 3807 
 3557 
 5050 
 
 Old Church (Smith Island). 
 North Church (Smith Isl'd). 
 Fog. 
 
 PHIUBYS. 
 
 {Lower Tangier Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Yards^ 
 
 56 
 
 57 
 
 88 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 49 
 
 54 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 59 
 15 
 86 
 
 04 
 01 
 
 25 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 59 
 15 
 86 
 
 05 
 01 
 
 28 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 4041 
 1771 
 7711 
 
 Somers Cove Light 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 57 
 
 10 
 
 16 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 47 
 
 46 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 71 
 39 
 89 
 
 38 
 59 
 
 24 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 71 
 40 
 89 
 
 40 
 00 
 26 
 
 W 
 
 W 
 E 
 
 5281 
 1692 
 6149 
 
 Somers Cove Light 
 Janes Island Light. 
 "Horse. 
 
 57 
 
 36 
 
 68 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 '3 
 
 91 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 74 
 
 I 
 73 
 
 05 
 46 
 00 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 74 
 
 I 
 
 73 
 
 05 
 46 
 01 
 
 E 
 
 E 
 W 
 
 1467 
 
 7833 
 2629 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Somers Cove Light 
 
 57 
 
 06 
 
 76 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 25 
 
 70 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 
 
 57 
 37 
 
 37 
 52 
 49 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 
 
 57 
 37 
 
 37 
 53 
 50 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 6821 
 3341 
 1786 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Somers Cove Light 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Dars^ Soviersct Coutitv^ Mel. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 GREAT ROCK. 
 
 (Lower Tangier Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 75 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 - 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 55 03-68 
 
 75 55 47-80 
 
 S 40 19 E 
 N II 09 E 
 
 N 54 48 W 
 
 N 40 18 W 
 S II 10 W 
 S 54 51 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3504 
 5668 
 
 7514 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 04.91 
 
 75 56 45-03 
 
 S 54 27 E 
 N 25 26 E 
 N 47 05 W 
 
 N 54 26 W 
 S 25 27 W 
 S 47 07 E 
 
 4665 
 6112 
 6298 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 3 
 
 37 56 05. 24 
 
 75 56 31-32 
 
 N 58 03 E 
 N 32 56 E 
 
 N 65 38 W 
 
 S 58 06 W 
 
 S 32 57 W 
 S 65 40 E 
 
 7286 
 4153 
 5465 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 ^ 
 
 37 57 10. 16 
 
 75 55 47-46 
 
 N 71 38 E 
 N 39 59 E 
 N 89 24 W 
 
 S 71 40 W 
 S 40 00 W 
 S 89 26 E 
 
 5281 
 1692 
 6149 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 5 
 
 37 56 57- 88 
 
 75 54 49- 54 
 
 N 59 04 E 
 N 15 01 W 
 N 86 25 W 
 
 S 59 05 W 
 S 15 01 E 
 S 86 28 E 
 
 4041 
 
 1771 
 7711 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 FOX ISLAND. 
 
 {Lower Tangier Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 54 26. 23 
 
 75 56 53- 80 
 
 S 70 45 E 
 N 22 44 E 
 N 38 03 W 
 
 N 70 43 W 
 S 22 45 W 
 S 38 05 E 
 
 4269 
 
 7398 
 7103 
 
 Fox Island Poplar 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 04.91 
 
 75 56 45-03 
 
 S 54 27 E 
 N 25 26 E 
 N 47 05 W 
 
 N 54 26 W 
 S 25 27 w 
 S 47 07 E 
 
 4665 
 6112 
 6298 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 3 37 55 03: 68 
 
 75 55 47- 80 
 
 S 40 19 E 
 N II 09 E 
 N 54 48 W 
 
 N 40 18 \V 
 S II 10 w 
 S 54 51 E 
 
 3504 
 5668 
 
 7514 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
 4 
 
 37 54 29.34 
 
 75 56 05. 26 
 
 S 61 02 E 
 N 13 06 E 
 N 45 57 W 
 
 N 61 01 W 
 S 13 06 W 
 S 45 59 E 
 
 3124 
 6898 
 7894 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Horse. 
 
76 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset Comity^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 STONE. 
 
 (Northern Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True' bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , « 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 55 41-57 
 
 75 48 32.21 ' S 85 52 E 
 N 7 51 E 
 N 88 43 W 
 
 N 85 49 W 
 S 7 51 w 
 
 S 88 44 E 
 
 8251 
 2676 
 2467 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 53-60 
 
 75 48 43-03 S 83 19 E 
 N 16 15 E 
 
 S 80 51 w ■ 
 
 N 83 15 W 
 S 16 15 W 
 N 80 50 E 
 
 8577 
 2339 
 2206 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 3 
 
 37 56 11-53 
 
 75 48 29. 22 N 65 24 E 
 N 9 52 E • 
 S 69 26 W 
 
 S 65 27 W 
 S 9 53 W 
 N 69 25 E 
 
 7473 Scot. 
 1666 1 Monkey. 
 2720 i East. 
 
 4 
 
 37 56 01.22 
 
 75 48 05.47 , N 60 42 E 
 
 N 9 56 VV 
 S 79 II W 
 
 S 60 45 W 
 S 9 56 E 
 N 79 10 E 
 
 7065 
 2021 
 3238 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 5 
 
 37 55 50- 76 
 
 75 47 52-93 : S 82 49 E 
 ' N 16 16 W 
 
 S 85 52 w 
 
 N 82 46 W 
 S 16 16 E 
 N 85 53 E 
 
 7237 
 2439 
 3525 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 6 
 
 37 55 45- 79 
 
 75 48 13.64 ! N 2 58 W 
 S 88 19 W 
 S 67 30 W 
 
 1 
 
 S 2 58 E 
 N 88 18 E 
 N 67 27 E 
 
 2517 
 2964 
 10680 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 WATKINS. 
 {Northern Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. p.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , « 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 56 01. 22 
 
 75 48 05.47 
 
 N 60 42 E 
 N 9 56 W 
 S 79 II w 
 
 S 60 45 w 
 
 S 9 56 E 
 N 79 10 E 
 
 7065 
 2021 
 3238 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 2 
 
 37 56 1 1- 53 
 
 75 48 29. 22 
 
 N 65 24 E 
 N 9 52 E 
 S 69 26 w 
 
 S 65 27 W 
 S 9 53 W 
 N 69 25 E 
 
 7473 
 1666 
 2720 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 3 
 
 37 56 25.34 
 
 75 48 44- 22 
 
 N 69 49 E 
 N 30 16 E 
 S 56 29 W 
 
 S 69 52 W 
 S 30 16 W 
 N 56 28 E 
 
 7666 
 1362 
 2573 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 East. 
 
 4 
 
 37 56 41-98 
 
 75 48 17.81 
 
 N 72 12 E 
 N I 46 W 
 S- 55 12 W 
 
 S 72 15 w 
 S I 46 E 
 N 55 II E 
 
 6816 
 614 
 
 3472 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 5 
 
 37 56 42-70 
 
 75 47 54-58 
 
 N 70 40 E 
 N 47 16 W 
 S 59 59 W 
 
 S 70 43 W 
 S 47 17 E 
 N 59 58 E 
 
 6220 
 
 870 
 
 4009 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 6 
 
 37 56 25.57 
 
 75 47 39-00 
 
 N 64 12 E 
 N 42 06 W 
 S 69 50 W 
 
 S 64 14 W 
 S 42 06 E 
 N 69 48 E 
 
 6057 
 1574 
 4141 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Sontcrscl Coiiiily^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 LONG POINT. 
 (Northern Pocoinoke Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 77 
 
 Cnr- 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 N 69 49 E 
 
 N 30 16 E 
 S 56 29 W 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 37 
 
 56 25.34 
 
 75 48 44- 22 
 
 S 69 52 W 
 S 30 16 W 
 N 56 28 E 
 
 Yards. 
 7666 
 1362 
 
 2573 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 2 
 
 37 
 
 57 00. 82 
 
 75 48 42. 30 
 
 S 73 37 W 
 S 40 01 w 
 S 88 09 E 
 
 N 73 36 E 
 N 40 00 E 
 N 88 08^ W 
 
 2931 
 
 3418 
 
 635 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 3 
 
 37 
 
 57 02. 80 
 
 75 48 31.38 
 
 S 73 57 W 
 S 42 50 W 
 S 75 31 E 
 
 N 73 56 E 
 N 42 49 E 
 N 75 31 W 
 
 3229 
 
 3660 
 
 354 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 -East.' 
 Monkey. 
 
 4 
 
 37 
 
 56 50. 20 
 
 75 48 38. 72 
 
 S 80 50 W 
 S 45 25 W 
 S 70 55 E 
 
 N 80 49 W 
 N 45 24 E 
 N 70 52 W 
 
 2945 
 3218 
 8892 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 5 
 
 37 
 
 56 41. 98 
 
 75 48 17.81 
 
 N 72 12 E 
 N I 46 W 
 S 55 12 W 
 
 S 72 15 w 
 S I 46 E 
 N 55 11 E 
 
 6816 
 
 614 
 
 3472 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 GUNBY. • 
 {Middle Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 10.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , . 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 56 11.06 
 
 75 46 07.04 
 
 S II so E 
 S 69 55 E 
 N 43 49 E 
 
 N II 50 W 
 N 69 54 W 
 S 43 51 W 
 
 4762 
 4634 
 4330 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 2 
 
 37 56 28.98 
 
 75 46 40- 33 
 
 S 19 31 E 
 S 67 17 E 
 N 57 03 E 
 
 N 19 31 W 
 N 67 15 W 
 S 57 04 W 
 
 5586 
 5681 
 4632 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 3 37 56 48.98 
 
 75 46 15-36 
 
 S II 25 E 
 S 57 54 E 
 N 60 II E 
 
 N II 24 W 
 N 57 52 W 
 S 60 12 W 
 
 6059 
 
 5399 
 3712 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 4 
 
 37 56 35- 02 
 
 75 45 34-66 
 
 S I ID E 
 S 55 28 E 
 N 42 40 W 
 
 N I 10 W 
 N 55 27 W 
 S 42 41 E 
 
 5470 
 4231 
 3150 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Scot. 
 
78 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset Coimty^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS' — Continued. 
 
 MARUMSCO. 
 
 {Middle Pocomoke Sound— -Chart No. zo.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o , 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 r 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 56 45-40 
 
 75 44 30.51 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 15 24 w 
 32 50 E 
 62 44 E 
 
 N 15 23 E 
 N 32 49 W 
 S 62 46 W 
 
 6034 
 3272 
 5484 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 2 
 
 37 57 27. 13 
 
 75 45 13-96 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 3 30 W 
 35 13 E 
 70-33 E 
 
 N 3 30 & 
 N 35 12 W 
 S 70 33 W 
 
 7239 
 
 5087 
 1678 
 
 Mos. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 3 
 
 37 57 39-07 
 
 75 43 56.62 
 
 N 
 S 
 N 
 
 72 05 w 
 10 47 E 
 79 58 E 
 
 S 72 05 E 
 N 10 47 W 
 S 79 59 W 
 
 507 
 4641 
 4032 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 4 
 
 37 56 55-12 
 
 75 43 48-54 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 II 58 E 
 59 49 E 
 23 II W 
 
 N II 58 W 
 
 s 59 50 w 
 
 S 23 11 E 
 
 3146 
 4344 
 1781 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 KITTS CREEK WEST. 
 {Upper Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 10.) 
 
 I 
 
 37 58 18.42 
 
 75 42 32- 72 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 66 44 W 
 13 08 W 
 70 09 E 
 
 / 
 N 66 43 E 
 N 13 07 E 
 N 70 08 W 
 
 Yards. 
 2964 
 6044 
 1841 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 
 2 
 
 37 58 26.98 
 
 75 42 47- 64 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 57 53 W 
 
 8 58 W 
 
 66 47 W 
 
 N 57 52 E 
 N 8 58 E 
 N 66 46 E 
 
 2744 
 6251 
 2316 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 
 3 
 
 37 58 32.00 
 
 75 42 41-52 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 56 48 W 
 10 10 W 
 61 09 E 
 
 N 56 47 E 
 N ID 10 E 
 N 61 09 W 
 
 2973 
 6445 
 2244 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 
 4 
 
 37 58 26. 82 
 
 75 42 27.42 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 63 06 W 
 1347 w 
 60 15 E 
 
 N 63 04 E 
 N .3 47 E 
 N 60 14 W 
 
 3212 
 6353 
 1831 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 
SiiiT'cv of Ovstrr Bars, Soiiirrsr/ Coiiut\\ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 KITTS CREEK EAST. 
 (Upper Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. lo.) 
 
 Longitude 
 
 79 
 
 ' 37 57 58. i6 7.s 41 47'7i 
 
 2 37 58 15- 78 75 42 2b. 14 
 
 3 37 58 24.01 75 42 20 96 
 
 4 37 58 16. 70 75 42 09.59 
 
 5 37 58 06.40 75 41 41.59 
 
 S 82 56 W 
 
 S 26 20 W 
 
 N 83 45 E 
 
 S 69 32 W 
 
 S 14 57 W 
 
 S 70 59 E 
 
 S 65 54 W 
 
 S 15 31 W 
 
 S 60 08 E 
 
 S 71 35 W 
 
 S 18 51 W 
 
 S 63 00 E 
 
 S 79 25 W 
 
 S 26 33 w 
 
 S 59 00 E 
 
 jaring 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 
 Back 
 
 
 1 
 
 N 82 54 
 N 26 19 
 S 83 45 
 
 E 
 E 
 \V 
 
 Yards. 
 3954 
 5805 ; 
 
 533 1 
 
 N 69 31 
 N 14 57 
 N 70 58 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 3093 
 6001 
 1645 
 
 N 65 52 
 N 15 30 
 N 60 08 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 3327 ' 
 
 6305 
 
 1634 
 
 N 7> 34 
 N 18 51 
 N 63 00 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 3520 
 6158 
 1249 
 
 N 79 23 
 N 26 32 
 N 59 00 
 
 E 
 
 4159 
 6131 
 426 ' 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church 
 
 Old. 
 
 Scot. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Old. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The laws providing for the sun.'ey of the oyster bars of Maryland also contain a 
 section which requires "an accurate survey of and delineation upon the maps and charts 
 aforesaid of all bottoms of the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay where grass grows and 
 it is profitable to scrape for soft shell or shedder crabs, and shall have such bottoms 
 properly designated b}' permanent objects on the shore, as provided hereinbefore for 
 natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, which said crabbing sections shall be exempt from 
 leasing for oyster culture. " 
 
 The crab bottoms of Somerset County are the first ones to be surveyed in Mary- 
 land, " and as far as known such a survey is altogether a new problem which differs '' in 
 many ways from that of a survey of oyster bars. 
 
 In a general way it can be stated that the boundaries of the crab bottoms as estab- 
 lished by the Maryland Shell Fish Commission and delineated on the "Charts of Oyster 
 Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survej', are confined to waters between the 
 i-fathom contour (6 feet depth of water) and the shore line. Therefore, in most cases 
 the mean low water line of the shore has been adopted as an inner boundary for the 
 
 " Anne Arundel County has no crab bottoms within the meaning of the law. 
 
 '' See pages 69 to 70 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission" for description 
 of "Survey of crabbing grounds." 
 
8o Survey of Oyster Bars^ So)iierset Coiiii/y, Md. 
 
 crab bottoms, but the same system of straight Unes and numbered corners used to delin- 
 eate the oyster bars has been retained for defining the offshore water boundaries. 
 
 There are 54 individual "crab bottoms" in Somerset County exempt from leasing 
 for oyster culture which have been surveyed and delineated under separate names by 
 the Commission, and their total area as determined by the hydrographic engineer of 
 the Commission is 32,108 acres. The largest of these bottoms is 2,182 acres and the 
 smallest 23 acres. 
 
 The boundaries of the crab bottoms of vSomerset County as established by the 
 Shell Fish Commission and shown on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and pro- 
 jections and on the "leasing charts" of the Commission are technically defined and 
 described by a method but little different from that used for the description of the 
 boundaries of oyster bars. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding m.any hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 crabbing bottoms in the county. 
 
 At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the crab bottom to be 
 described, its general locality, and the serial numbers of the "Charts of Oyster Bars" 
 of Maryland on which its boundaries are shown. 
 
 The first column, under the heading of "Corner of bottom," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundarv as shown on the charts. These numbers 
 have been assigned to the corners of the crab bottoms in a slightly different manner 
 from that used in describing the oyster bars, although both proceed in a clockwise 
 direction around their boundaries. In delineating the crab bottoms it was generally 
 planned to have both the first and last corners fall on land, thus making the mean 
 low-water line of the shore between these two corners form the connecting boundary, as 
 is always stated in such cases in a note at the bottom of the tabular descriptions. Where 
 a corner of one bottom is identical with the corners of one or more other crab bottoms, 
 oyster bars, or clam beds, only the number of the crab bottom being described in the 
 table is given in this column. 
 
 The second and third columns, under the headings of " Latitude" and " Longitude, " 
 give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have been adopted by 
 the Commission as the primary technical definitions of the corners, and should be 
 considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrepancies caused by other means 
 of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these columns are based on the 
 United States standard diitum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the points thus 
 defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations of the Survey, even though 
 all the landmarks and buoys used for their original location have been destroyed. 
 
 The fourth and fifth columns, under the general heading of "True bearing" " and 
 the specific headings of "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured from a true 
 north and south line. The three "Forward", bearings are from the corner of the 
 boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on the 
 corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from these 
 same stations in the last column. to the corresponding corner of boundary in the first 
 column. 
 
 " The mean magnetic variation of Somerset County for 1908 was 5° 30' west of north and increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
S/ifc'rv o/ Oys/ci' /uii's, Soii/crsr/ Ci>itiii\\ Md. 8i 
 
 Tlic sixth column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three computed 
 distances in yards from the corner of the crab bottom noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corres[)onding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 The seventh and last column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station," gives the names of the landmarks froni which were computed the corresponding 
 "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner of the 
 bottom" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings 
 of these triangulation stations is given in- another part of this publication, under the 
 heading of "Descriptions of landmarks." 
 
 The descriptive note of the shore line boundarv which usually follows the description 
 of the last corner on the tabular form and sometimes betvv^een intermediate corners 
 which happen to fall on land requires no explanation, other than to state that the 
 laws of Maryland reserve to riparian owners all waters of "anv creek, cove, or inlet less 
 than one hundred yards in width at its mouth at low tide." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION oF liol'NU.XRIKS. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can I)e used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the crab bottoms as technically described in this publication and delineated 
 on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, but as they are practicallv 
 the same as those required for the relocation of oyster-bar boundaries the description of 
 the ".Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries" under the heading of " Boundaries 
 of ovhter bars" in this publication will be suflicient to indicate several methods that can 
 be used in the relocation of crab-bottom boimdaries. 
 
 KOUND.ARIES OF CRAB lioTTolIS. 
 
 DEEP BANKS. 
 (Inner Holland Straits — Charts .\'os. j and 6.) 
 
 True bc.1 
 
 38 07 45.04 
 
 08 so. 58 ' 76 01 53. 42 
 
 4 38 08 04. 09 76 00 43. 66 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 ^ 
 
 ■ Distance 
 
 U S. C. & G. S. trianguhitinn 
 station 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 40 I I 
 
 36 ^4 
 •64 29 
 
 E 
 
 E 
 
 .\ 40 10 
 N' 36 23 
 S 64 30 
 
 E 
 w 
 w 
 
 9076 
 4494 
 
 -H3.T 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light , 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 34 36 
 40 39 
 77 ,Si 
 
 E 
 E 
 Iv 
 
 N' 34 36 
 X 40 38 
 
 S 77 52 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 8920 
 .S303 
 3o.'i4 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 3^ S9 
 20 28 
 49 ,51 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 3-' 56 
 N 20 27 
 N 49 50 
 
 E 
 W 
 \V 
 
 11384 
 6653 
 ^431 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Miles 
 
 Senator. 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 X 
 
 .S -43 
 70 II 
 80 42 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 X .S 43 
 X 70 oq 
 S 80 45 
 
 W 
 W 
 W 
 
 4689 
 
 . 6484 
 
 .SI 17 
 
 M iles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Bar 
 
 Thence from corner Xo. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 50095 — 08 1 1 
 
82 
 
 S/irrrr of Ovsirr Barx^ Soii/rrsr/ Coiiiitv^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 HOLLAND STRAITS. 
 {\\'est Tangier Sound — Charts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.) 
 
 Cor 
 nerof 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Latitude | Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 Forward Back 
 
 38 oS 04. og 76 00 43. 66 S 5 43 E 
 S 70 1 1 E 
 
 N 80 42 E 
 
 38 08 50.58 76 01 53.42 , S 32 59 W 
 
 ' S 20 28 E 
 
 S 49 51 E 
 
 38 09 26.74 7<J 00 23.48 S 10 55 W 
 S 87 10 E 
 N 32 4t W 
 
 S I 56 W 
 N 86 OS E 
 N 18 06 W 
 
 S 26 01 W 
 N 77 22 E 
 N 22 08 W 
 
 38 09 06.39 7^' 00 41.00 
 38 08 42. 38 , 76 00 20. 00 
 
 43 W 
 
 09 W 
 
 45 W 
 
 ■;6 R 
 
 27 W 
 
 50 W 
 
 5,5 E 
 
 07 W 
 
 41 E 
 
 s6 E 
 
 07 W 
 06 E 
 
 01 E 
 
 24 w 
 
 08 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4689 Miles. 
 6484 , Joshua. 
 5 1 17 I Bar. 
 
 1 1384 Holland Island liar I.iglil. 
 6653 : Miles. 
 2431 Senator. 
 
 2838 ] Senator. 
 
 5546 Deal Island Church. 
 
 2607 I Crab. 
 
 2102 ' Senator. 
 
 6019 I Deal Island Clnncli. 
 
 3030 1 Crab. 
 
 1437 Senator. 
 
 5582 I Deal Island Church. 
 
 3984 ! Crab. 
 
 PUNGERS CREEK. 
 {West Upper Tangier Sound — Charts Nos. 5, 6, and 7.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 , 
 
 ,/ 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 04. 09 
 
 76 00 
 
 43. 66 
 
 S 
 
 5 
 
 43 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 5 
 
 43 
 
 w 
 
 4689 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 70 
 
 1 1 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 70 
 
 og 
 
 w 
 
 6484 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 80 
 
 42 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 80 
 
 45 
 
 w 
 
 ' 5117 
 
 Bar. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 42. 38 
 
 76 00 
 
 20. 00 
 
 S 
 
 26 
 
 01 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 26 
 
 01 
 
 E 
 
 1437 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 77 
 
 22 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 77 
 
 24 
 
 w 
 
 5582 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 22 
 
 08 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 22 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 3984 
 
 Crab. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 24. 78 
 
 76 00 
 
 21.47 
 
 S 
 
 5 
 
 22 
 
 W 
 
 N 
 
 5 
 
 22 
 
 E 
 
 1323 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 78 
 
 12 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 78 
 
 14 
 
 W 
 
 5629 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 10 
 
 01 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 10 
 
 01 
 
 E 
 
 3400 
 
 Senator. 
 
 4 
 
 38 05 49. 58 
 
 76 00 
 
 03. 78 
 
 S 
 
 77 
 
 38 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 77 
 
 38 
 
 E 
 
 609 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 12 
 
 54 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 12 
 
 .53 
 
 E 
 
 6113 
 
 Solomons Luniji Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 65 
 
 07 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 65 
 
 09 
 
 w 
 
 5553 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 S 
 
 38 05 46.97 
 
 76 00 
 
 23- 58 
 
 N 
 
 66 
 
 27 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 66 
 
 29 
 
 w 
 
 6072 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 6 
 
 36 
 
 w 
 
 s 
 
 6 
 
 36 E 
 
 4654 
 
 Senator. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 57 
 
 II 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 57 
 
 II 
 
 E 
 
 80 
 
 Miles. , 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
Sidi'cv o/ ()ys/cr funs, So/i/r/sr/ C 'i>iin/]\ Md. 83 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CR.'\B BOTTOMS — continued. 
 LAWvS THOROUGHFARE NORTH. 
 
 (Soiilieasi Tangier Sound — Inside Deal Island — Cliart No. 5.) 
 
 Cor 
 
 
 
 
 
 True 
 
 bearing 
 
 
 ' 
 
 IKTU 
 
 ^ Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & (1. S. triangulatio.i 
 
 bi.t- 
 toin 
 
 
 For 
 
 -ward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 10 00. 83 
 
 75 56 45-3 = 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 30 
 ,S8 
 10 
 
 58 w 
 13 W 
 46 W 
 
 S 30 58 E 
 ! N 58 10 E 
 , N 10 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1304 
 7468 
 1449 
 
 Haines. 
 Senator. 
 Deal Island Cliurcli. 
 
 - 
 
 38 .0 .2.78 
 
 75 56 36. 20 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 5t 
 56 
 '5 
 
 57 W 
 39 W 
 42 W 
 
 S 51 57 E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 15 42 E 
 
 ti6o 
 7889 
 1897 
 
 Haines. 
 Senator. 
 Deal Island Clnircli. 
 
 Tliencc from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1, c.xclndini: 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 DEAL ISLAND. 
 
 {East Upper Tangier Sound — Chart! Nos. 5 and 7.) 
 
 38 07 50. 57 
 
 75 57 ^6.57 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 85 01 w 
 48 40 w 
 26 00 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 85 03 
 48 38 
 26 00 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 Yards. 
 5269 
 
 6371 
 1940 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 38 07 49. 35 
 
 75 57 48.36 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 83 55 W 
 45 H W 
 40 02 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 83 53 
 45 13 
 40 01 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 4695 
 5920 
 2224 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 38 07 49. 58 
 
 75 58 08. 32 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 83 15 w 
 41 19 W 
 48 56 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 83 16 
 41 18 
 48 55 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 4167 
 5561 
 2603 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 38 08 20. 24 
 
 75 58 12.82 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 74 45 E 
 46 20 E . 
 
 82 17 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 74 45 
 46 21 
 82 15 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 1071 
 2848 
 4054 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Deal Island Churcli. 
 
 Senator. 
 
 38 08 47. 88 
 
 75 57 40-59 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 15 01 E 
 49 18 E 
 i:; 37 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 15 01 
 49 18 
 12 37 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 674 
 1585 
 3666 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Deal Island Church, 
 
 Haines. 
 
 38 08 50.96 
 
 75 57 21-51 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 36 43 E 
 4 49 E 
 
 23 52 w 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 36 43 
 4 49 
 23 52 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 1160 
 
 3486 
 
 825 
 
 Deal Island Church. 
 
 Haines. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 i 
 
84 
 
 S/iii'cy of Ovs/cj- /)ij/'s, Sdji/rrsc/ C(Uiut\\ MiL 
 
 unuND.'VRiiis OF CR.'\K BOTTOMS — continued. 
 
 LAWS THOROUGHFARE SOUTH. 
 
 {Nor/li Manokin River — Inside of Deal Island — Charts Nos. 5 avd 7.) 
 
 ,1*^ 07 .S4- 
 
 38 07 20.78 
 
 4 ' .^** 07 .S.S. 58 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 •1 
 
 rut- h 
 
 c;iri 
 
 IK 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 tudf 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 . 
 
 U. S. C. ft 
 
 I 
 
 i>ng 
 
 
 For 
 
 war<l 
 
 
 Hack 
 
 
 Distance 
 Yard^. 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 ,/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 75 
 
 54 
 
 13. 80 
 
 S 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 73 
 
 85 
 
 20 
 36 
 28 
 
 W 
 E 
 
 E 
 
 M 
 N 
 N 
 
 73 -'O 
 ^5 3S 
 85 -^7 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 W 
 
 680 
 6683 
 1909 
 
 Kelley. 
 Prickly. 
 Marsh. 
 
 75 
 
 5,^ 
 
 44-94 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 89 
 61 
 
 2,S 
 07 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 89 21 
 61 07 
 
 
 3765 
 I 296 
 
 St. Pierre 
 Marsh, 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 67 
 
 43 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 67 44 
 
 E 
 
 1534 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 27.89 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 65 
 
 37 
 
 3^ 
 32 
 17 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 65 33 
 
 37 3:! 
 72 16 
 
 E 
 
 4260 
 2170 
 2427 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 75 
 
 55 
 
 38. 18 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 60 
 48 
 51 
 
 08 
 31 
 05 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 60 07 
 48 29 
 51 05 
 
 E 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 -^350 
 68.S6 
 2052 
 
 Joshua. 
 Prickly. 
 Kelley. 
 
 .Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of tlie shore to corner Ni 
 Liny creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 I, excluding 
 
 MARSH ISLAND. 
 {North Shore Manokin River — Charts Nos. 5 and 7.) 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 13. 09 
 
 75 53 02 
 
 3^ 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 68 
 9 
 
 75 
 
 00 W 
 29 E 
 49 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 67 57 E 
 9 29 w 
 
 75 48 W 
 
 6675 
 5957 
 2712 
 
 Joshua. 
 Prickly. 
 St. Pierre 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 54. 55 
 
 75 53 44 
 
 94 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 89 
 61 
 67 
 
 25 E 
 07 E 
 43 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 89 21 W 
 61 07 w 
 67 44 E 
 
 3765 
 1296 
 
 1534 
 
 St. Pierre 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 3 
 
 38 08 17.58 
 
 75 54 13 
 
 80 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 73 
 25 
 85 
 
 20 W 
 36 E 
 28 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 73 -0 E 
 -\5 35 W 
 85 27 W 
 
 680 
 6683 
 1909 
 
 Kelley. 
 Prickly. 
 Marsh. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along- the mean low-water line of tlie shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than too yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S!ij-:'rv of (h's/fr /htjs, Soiurrsr/ C'i>ini/]\ Mif. 
 
 HOUND.^RIRS OF CRAB BOTTOMS continued. 
 
 ST. PIERRE. 
 {North Skorr Mcuiokin River — t'luuii \o.(. 5 and 7.) 
 
 ■^5 
 
 ■ bearing 
 
 I 38 08 i.v 08 75 51 I J 
 
 
 F<.ov;,rd 
 
 
 Back 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 s 
 
 10 .^0 w 
 
 N 
 
 10 -^o E 
 
 s 
 
 87 i6 E 
 
 X 
 
 87 .S4 W 
 
 N 
 
 .S2 58 E 
 
 .1 . T C W 
 
 S 
 
 M 
 
 .S^ ,S9 W 
 
 '^'ards. 
 
 676 St. Pierre. 
 
 4376 Cupola. 
 
 1601 Jean. 
 
 ^8 08 IS. 04 7S so s6. 71 S 44 2S ^'i' N 44 2s E ' 1023 I St. Pierre. 
 S 71 55 E xNi 71 ,s,s \V 2350 I Staff. 
 N 37 21 E S 37 22 W 1 1 30 I Jean. 
 
 ,?8 07 37.35 
 
 73 31 og.09 
 
 S 62 39 E 
 
 N 62 37 W 
 
 ,5417 
 
 Fairmounl Clnircli 
 
 
 
 N 3.S 34 W 
 
 S 3.S .S4 E 
 
 659 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 
 
 N 68 19 W 
 
 S 68 20 E 
 
 3^4.> 
 
 Marsli. 
 
 4 38 07 38.06 73 32 23. 38 
 
 Nf 72 OS E S 72 ns \V 
 
 ,V 41 08 W S 41 oq E 
 
 N 72 23 W I S 72 25 E 
 
 S^, 26. 26 N 80 28 E j S 80 30 W 
 
 N 27 45 E S 27 45 W 
 
 N 38 38 W - 1 S 58 37 E 
 I 
 
 S^ 44.94 S 89 2s E I N 89 21 W 
 
 N 61 07 E S 61 07 W 
 
 N 67 4^ W S 67 44 E 
 
 7 38 08 13.09 75 33 02.32 
 
 S 68 00 W 
 S 9 29 E 
 S 75 49 .E 
 
 N 67 s7 E 
 N 9 29 W 
 N 7S 48 W 
 
 1679 I St. Pierre. 
 
 1368 I Marsh. 
 3763 I Kelley. 
 
 3313 , St. Pierre. 
 
 1369 [ Marsh. 
 2236 I Kelley. 
 
 3765 St. Pierre. 
 
 1296 Marsh. 
 
 1334 Kelley. 
 
 6675 Joshua. 
 
 5957 Prickly. 
 
 2712 St, Pierre. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 7 along tlie mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in widtli at its mimtli at low tide. 
 
 I 38 09 02. 82 
 
 38 08 41, 
 
 
 
 
 GEA.NQUAKI.N. 
 
 
 
 
 (North SI 
 
 ore 
 
 Manok 
 
 in A 
 
 ivcr — Charts \o 
 
 5. 3 and 
 
 7.) 
 
 
 
 // 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , ' 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 7,5 
 
 30 09. 12 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 39 08 
 22 26 
 64 07 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 39 09 E 
 N 22 26 W 
 N 64 06 W 
 
 ■ 920 
 
 2531 
 2942 
 
 Jean. 
 
 Staff. 
 Sandy. 
 
 75 
 
 50 1^-44 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 88 14 
 33 i-^ 
 78 31 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 S 88 14 E 
 N- ^1 II W 
 N 78 30 W 
 
 492 
 1927 
 2791 
 
 Jean. 
 Staff. 
 Sandy. 
 
 75 
 
 50 56. 73 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 44 25 
 71 55 
 37 21 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 44 25 E 
 N 71 ss w 
 S 37 22 W 
 
 1023 
 2350 
 1130 
 
 St. Pierre 
 
 Staff. 
 
 Jean. 
 
 •iS 08 13.08 I 75 SI 18.98 S 10 30 W N 10 30 E 
 S 87 56 E N 87 54 W 
 N 52 58 E S 52 59 W 
 
 676 St. Pierre. 
 4376 Cupola. 
 1601 Jean. 
 ,, : ! I I 
 
 Tlience from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
86 
 
 S/iirry o/ Ovs/cr l>ars, Si>)i/ri-sr/ Ci>/ii//r, M/f. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 
 SPRING ISLAND. 
 
 [East Shore Holland Straits— Chart No. 6.) 
 
 38 06 39. 
 
 76 03 17. 
 
 TriK* bearing 
 
 S 37 30 W N 37 28 E 
 S 68 15 E N 68 13 W 
 N 55 19 E S 55 20 W 
 
 38 07 45.04 76 02 35.76 S 34 37 W N 34 36 E 
 
 S 40 39 E N 40 38 W 
 
 N 77 51 E S 77 52 W 
 
 38 07 32.98 76 02 06.20 S 40 II W N 40 10 E 
 
 S 36 24 E N 36 23 W 
 
 N 64 29 E S 64 30 W 
 
 Yards. 1 
 
 6484 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 4926 Miles. 
 
 4992 Senator. 
 
 8920 I Holland Island Bar Li.L;lil 
 
 5303 Miles. 
 
 3054 Senator. 
 
 9076 Holland Island liar LiK'd. 
 
 4494 ' Miles. 
 
 2435 Senator. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 PRY COVE. 
 (East Shore Holland Straits — Chart No. 6.) 
 
 1 38 05 44. 1 1 
 
 38 06 39. 86 
 
 76 03 44. 60 vS 44 43 \V 
 S 15 12 E 
 S 38 05 E 
 
 76 03 17. 
 
 S 37 30 W 
 S 68 15 E 
 N 55 19 E 
 
 ° ' Yards. 
 
 N 44 42 E 4594 Holland Island Bar Liglit. 
 
 N 15 II W 7546 Fog. 
 
 N 38 o;j W 7318 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 N 37 28 E 6484 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 N 68 13 W 4926 Miles. 
 
 S 55 20 W 4992 Senator. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S/d-ri-y of Oys/cr Bars, Soiunsc/ ('oiiiilv, Md. 
 
 S7 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 NORTH KEDGE STRAITS. 
 
 {Entrance Kedge Straits — Chart No. 6.) 
 
 Cor- 
 11 prof 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 torn 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , » 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 04 29. 67 
 
 76 02 08. 22 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 82 ,36 W 
 
 7 04 W 
 
 30 54 E 
 
 N 82 34 E 
 
 N 7 04 E 
 N 30 53 W 
 
 ' 
 
 38 
 
 04 13.84 
 
 76 02 35.49 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 87 31 W 
 
 I SO E 
 
 44 28 E 
 
 N 87 29 E 
 N I so W 
 N 44 27 W 
 
 3 38 
 
 04 2g. 16 
 
 76 03 45.49 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 77 04 W 
 22 50 E 
 54 28 E 
 
 N 77 02 E 
 N 22 50 W 
 N 54 27 W 
 
 4 38 
 
 05 01. 1)8 
 
 76 03 40. 24 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 6i 10 W 
 
 17 38 E 
 45 21 E 
 
 N 61 08 E 
 
 N 17 37 W 
 N 45 20 W 
 
 5 ' 38 
 
 05 10. 20 
 
 76 04 00. 70 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 52 53 W 
 21 25 E 
 46 56 E 
 
 N 52 52 E 
 N 21 24 W 
 N 46 54 W 
 
 6 
 
 38 
 
 05 44- II 
 
 76 03 44. 60 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 44 43 W 
 15 12 E 
 38 05 E 
 
 N 44 42 E 
 N 15 II W 
 N 38 03 W 
 
 Yards. 
 5851 
 4809 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Fog. 
 
 3805 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 5080 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 4241 Fog. 
 
 3826 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 3293 ; Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 5160 I Fog. 
 
 5587 ' Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 3823 '• Holland Island Bar Liglit. 
 
 6150 I Fog. 
 
 6195 i Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 3516 I Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 6593 Fog. 
 
 6780 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 4594 ' Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 7546 . Fog. 
 
 7318 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 SHEEPSHEAD. 
 (North Kedge Straits — Charts Nos. 6 and 7.) 
 
 04 14. gS 76 00 47. 58 
 
 38 03 07.81 
 
 3 38 03 52.80 76 01 33- 90 
 
 4 38 04 13.84 76 02 35.49 
 
 5 38 04 29. 67 76 02 
 
 S 4 04 W 
 N 48 18 E 
 N 10 36 E 
 
 N 31 17 E 
 N 9 34 W 
 S 73 09 W 
 
 N 85 49 W 
 S 23 10 W 
 S 27 II E 
 
 S 87 31 W 
 S I 50 E 
 S 44 28 E 
 
 22 ! S 82 36 W 
 S 7 04 W 
 S 30 54 E 
 
 N 4 03 E 
 S 48 21 W 
 S 10 36. W 
 
 S 31 19 W 
 S 9 35 E 
 N 73 og E 
 
 S 85 52 E 
 N 2? 09 E 
 N 27 11 W 
 
 N 87 29 E 
 N I 50 W 
 N 44 27 W 
 
 N 82 34 E 
 N 7 04 E 
 N 30 53 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2777 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 8310 Joshua. 
 
 3112 Miles. 
 
 91 18 Joshua. 
 
 53gg Miles. 
 
 1742 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 6734 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 3837 -Fog. 
 
 2272 I Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 5080 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 4241 Fog. 
 
 3826 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 5851 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 4809 Fog. 
 
 3805 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 _._^_j > : I ! I 
 
88 
 
 Sfi/'c't^V of Ovs/cr B(i/s, Soii/nsrt Co/iiifv, Md. 
 
 Gor- 
 
 
 
 
 
 ier of 
 bot- 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 I 
 
 (ingitude | 
 
 tom 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 o 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 ' " 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 oj 2g.oo 
 
 1<^ 
 
 00 56. 80 
 
 2 
 
 ?fi 
 
 OJ 44.78 
 
 yj 
 
 00 55. 48 
 
 '' 
 
 38 
 
 02 2S.^i4 
 
 76 
 
 00 03. 70 
 
 4 
 
 .^^ 
 
 01 35.00 
 
 7.S 
 
 39 iO. 00 
 
 BouND.'\RiES OF CKA13 BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 FISHING POINT. 
 
 {'I'aiifiiir Sound — Entrance Kcdgc Sirails — Climb Na. 6 ainl 7.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 ° 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 ° 
 
 ' 
 
 
 Vac/.. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 3 
 
 31 
 
 I-; 
 
 S 
 
 3 
 
 3' 
 
 \V 
 
 80s 
 
 Solomons 
 
 Lump Light 
 
 
 N 
 
 66 
 
 43 
 
 \v 
 
 S 
 
 66 
 
 46 
 
 E 
 
 S389 
 
 Holland Island Bar Li 
 
 ^'lit 
 
 S 
 
 74 
 
 16 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 
 74 
 
 17 
 
 E 
 
 ^587 
 
 Fog. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 , 
 
 38 
 
 E 
 
 .S 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 W 
 
 ^7^ 
 
 Solomons 
 
 Lump I 
 
 igln 
 
 
 X 
 
 70 
 
 16 
 
 \v 
 
 vS 
 
 70 
 
 19 
 
 E 
 
 8224 
 
 Holland Island H 
 
 ir Li 
 
 ght 
 
 vS 
 
 64 
 
 00 
 
 \v 
 
 N 
 
 63 
 
 39 
 
 E 
 
 2817 
 
 FoK ■ 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 5 
 
 08 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 :; 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 6674 
 
 Miles. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 59 
 
 03 
 
 w 
 
 s 
 
 59 
 
 04 
 
 E 
 
 ■593 
 
 Solonums 
 
 Lump I 
 
 iglU 
 
 
 S 
 
 44 
 
 ^4 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 44 
 
 ^.\ 
 
 W 
 
 43 -'7 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 SI 
 
 07 
 
 K 
 
 N 
 
 SI 
 
 07 
 
 \V 
 
 2030 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 "iS 
 
 16 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 18 
 
 18 
 
 W 
 
 1 1 S02 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 46 
 
 50 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 46 
 
 3 1 
 
 E 
 
 3836 
 
 Solomons 
 
 I.tunp I 
 
 i.i;lil 
 
 
 S 
 
 -~ 
 
 46 
 
 It 
 
 N 
 
 37 
 
 43 
 
 W 
 
 2140 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 '18 
 
 31 
 
 W 
 
 vS 
 
 18 
 
 30 
 
 E 
 
 11732 
 
 J oshua . 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 43- 
 
 23 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 43 
 
 26 
 
 E 
 
 3894 
 
 Solomons 
 
 I.uni]) I 
 
 ight 
 
 
 5 I 38 01 28. g6 I 75 59 14.36 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No, i, e'Ncliidii 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 SOUTH KEDGE STRAITS. 
 (Entrance Kedge Straits — Chart No. 6.) 
 
 I 38 02 07.00 76 02 34.00 
 
 2 38 02 30.23 76 02 33.04 
 
 3 38 02 46. 44 76 01 48. 74 
 
 4 38 02 52. 84 76 
 
 38 02 44. 78 76 00 33. 48 
 
 38 02 29. 00 76 00 56. 80 
 
 N 68 II E 
 N 59 39 E 
 N 31 33 \\' 
 
 N 57 14 W 
 S 9 26 E 
 N 74 03 E 
 
 N 66 40 W 
 S 40 42 W 
 N 81 27 E 
 
 N 72 03 W 
 S 59 ^3 W 
 S 42 12 E 
 
 N 2 ^8 E 
 N 70 16 W 
 S 64 00 W 
 
 N 3 31 E 
 N 66 43 W 
 S 74 16 W 
 
 S 68 II W 
 
 ,S S9 40 W 
 
 S 31 37 E 
 
 S S7 14 E 
 
 N 9 26 W 
 
 S 74 04 w 
 
 S 66 42 E 
 
 N 40 42 E 
 
 S 81 27 W 
 
 S 72 06 E 
 
 N S9 22 E 
 
 N 42 08 W 
 
 S 2 38 A\' 
 
 S 70 19 E 
 
 N 63 59 E 
 
 S 3 31 W 
 
 S 66 46 E 
 
 N 74 17 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 104 
 
 S060 
 
 6528 
 
 6049 
 
 27^ 
 S224 
 2817 
 
 Fog. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Fog. 
 2776 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 6884 ■ Holland Island Bar Light 
 
 1704 Fog. 
 
 1430 Solomons Lump Liglit. 
 
 8152 Holland Island Bar Light 
 2958 Fog. 
 13840 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Solomons Lum]) Light. 
 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 Fog. 
 
 805 Solomons Lump Light. 
 8389 Holland Island Bar Light. 
 2587 ' Fog. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide 
 
Siin'ey of Oyster Ba/s, SoD/crse/ Coitii/r, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 SMITH ISLAND THOROUGHFARE. 
 (Smith Island — Charts Nbs. 6, 8, and g.) 
 
 89 
 
 Cor- 
 ner of 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Latitude , 
 
 True bearing 
 Longitude 
 
 Fonvard Back 
 
 Distance ^- ^- ^- * ^- ^- "iangulation 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 2 
 
 37 59 49- 66 
 
 38 00 11 66 
 
 76 02 56.68 S 15 55 E N 15 55 W 
 S 80 46 E N 80 45 W 
 N 6 08 W S 6 08 E 
 
 76 03 01.32 S 14 23 E N 14 23 W 
 S 58 34 W N 58 34 E 
 N 4 20 W S 4 20 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2397 Old Church. 
 1504 North Church. 
 2160 Joseph. 
 
 3145 Old Church. 
 1885 North Church. 
 1410 Joseph. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 TERRAPIN SAND. 
 {Southwest Tangier Sound — Charts Nos. 7 and 9.) 
 
 / 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 38 01 
 
 28.96 
 
 75 59 14- 56 
 
 S 57 46 E 
 N 18 31 W 
 N 43 25 W 
 
 N 57 45 W 
 S 18 30 E 
 S 43 26 E 
 
 2140 
 1 1732 
 3894 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 38 01 
 
 35- 00 
 
 75 59 to. 00 
 
 S 51 07 E 
 N 18 16 E 
 N 46 50 W 
 
 N 51 07 W 
 S 18 18 W 
 S 46 51 E 
 
 2050 
 11502 
 3836 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 38 01 
 
 01. 70 
 
 75 57 33-37 
 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 23 13 w 
 N 78 09 E 
 
 N 80 30 E 
 N 23 12 E 
 S 78 14 W 
 
 995 
 8424 
 8233 
 
 Terrapin. 
 Horse. 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 38 00 
 
 15. 12 
 
 75 57 10. 17 
 
 N 48 42 W 
 S 32 34 W 
 S 33 43 E 
 
 S 48 43 E 
 N 32 32 E 
 N 33 42 W 
 
 2131 
 7322 
 5938 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Horse. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 38 00 
 
 10. 56 
 
 75 57 23-66 
 
 N 38 30 W 
 S 30 45 W 
 S 37 22 E 
 
 S 38 30 E 
 N 30 44 E 
 N 37 21 W 
 
 1994 
 7002 
 6022 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Horse. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 38 00 
 
 18.54 
 
 75 58 43-38 
 
 S 13 GO W 
 
 S 48 51 E 
 N 34 27 E 
 
 N 13 00 E 
 N 48 49 W 
 S 34 27 w 
 
 6453 
 7680 
 1566 
 
 Horse. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 50095—08 12 
 
90 
 
 Snrz'ev of Oys/cr Bars, Sojiirrscf ((>/iii/\\ Md. 
 
 HOUNDARiEs OK CRAi) BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 SOUTH MARSH. 
 
 (West Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Tnie bearinK 
 .rmgitvidc 
 
 Forward ; Back 
 
 I 38 OS 46. 97 76 00 23. .^8 
 
 2 , 38 05 49. 38 76 00 03. 78 
 
 3 : 38 03 40. 94 7.5 59 32.90 
 
 4 38 03 07. 81 , 73 
 
 5 38 04 14. 
 
 76 00 47.58 
 
 N 66 27 E 
 
 N 6 ^6 \V 
 
 S 57 "ii W 
 
 S 77 38 W 
 
 S 12 S4 W 
 
 N 63 07 E 
 
 N 18 38 VV 
 
 S 53 27 W 
 
 S 21 45 E 
 
 N 31 17 E 
 
 N 9 34 W 
 
 S 73 09 W 
 
 S 4 04 W 
 
 N 48 18 E 
 
 N 10 36 E 
 
 S 66 29 W 
 S 6 36 E 
 
 N 57 II E 
 
 N 77 38 E 
 N 12 53 E 
 S 65 09 \V 
 
 S 18 38 E 
 N 53 27 E 
 N 21 44 W 
 
 S 31 19 W 
 S 9 35 E 
 N 73 og E 
 
 N 4 03 E 
 S 48 21 W 
 S 10 36 \V 
 
 Yards. 
 
 6072 Joshua. 
 
 4654 Senator. 
 
 80 Miles. 
 
 6og Miles. 
 
 61 13 Solomons I.iirnp Light. 
 
 5553 Joshua. 
 
 4440 Miles. 
 
 2723 Solomons Linnp l,ighl. 
 
 5957 Terrapin. 
 
 91 18 Joshua. 
 
 5399 Miles, 
 
 1742 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 2777 Solomons Lump Light. 
 
 8310 Joshua. 
 
 31 12 Miles. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 WENONA. 
 (East Upper Tangier Sound — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 07 07.07 
 
 75 57 00.83 
 
 N 72 02 W 
 S 63 23 W 
 S 30 39 E 
 
 S 72 04 E 
 N 63 21 E 
 N 30 38 W 
 
 Yards. 
 6239 
 61 19 
 
 322 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 07.81 
 
 75 57 24.02 
 
 N 70 21 W 
 S 60 18 W 
 S 68 54 E 
 
 S 70 23 H 
 N 60 17 E 
 N 68 54 W 
 
 5646 
 
 5584 
 
 839 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 49. 36 
 
 75 57 48-36 
 
 N 83 55 W 
 S 45 >4 W 
 S 40 02 E 
 
 S 83 53 E 
 N 45 13 E 
 N 40 01 W 
 
 4695 
 5920 
 2224 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 50. 57 
 
 75 57 26.57 
 
 N 85 01 W 
 S 48 40 \V 
 S 26 00 E 
 
 S 85 03 E 
 N 48 38 E 
 N 26 00 W 
 
 5269 
 6371 
 1940 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 ycrds in width at its mouth at low tide 
 
 xcluding 
 
 38 07 37.82 I 75 56 52. 22 
 
 6 38 07 37.02 75 56 47.46 
 
 N 81 48 W 
 S 56 28 W 
 S 2 50 W 
 
 N 81 43 W 
 S 57 14 W 
 S 8 29 W 
 
 S 81 SI E 
 N 56 25 E 
 N 2 50 E 
 
 S 81 46 E 
 N 57 II E 
 N 8 29 E 
 
 6228 j Senator. 
 6838 Miles. 
 . 1316 ! Joshua. 
 
 6357 ! Senator. 
 6929 I Miles. 
 1301 I Joshua. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than too yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
Survey of Ovstcr Bars^ So)iicrsc/ County^ Md. 
 
 91 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 LITTLE DEAL ISLAND. 
 (North Entrance Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 °bot°'! Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 1 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 
 torn 1 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I , „ 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 I 38 07 01. 70 
 
 75 56 01.94 
 
 N 63 17 E 
 N 43 19 E 
 S 86 06 W 
 
 S 63 18 W 
 
 S 43 20 W 
 N 86 05 E 
 
 5355 
 3249 
 1407 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 55. 34 
 
 75 55 50. 46 
 
 N 59 39 E ' S 59 41 W 
 N 36 43 E S 36 44 W 
 N 86 02 W S 86 01 E 
 
 5201 
 3216 
 1715 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 40. 44 
 
 75 56 03. 80 
 
 N 57 07 E 
 N 36 29 E 
 N 65 22 W 
 
 S 57 05 \V 
 S 36 28 W 
 S 65 23 E 
 
 5756 
 3832 
 1491 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 4 
 
 38 06 22. 24 
 
 75 55 56- 58 
 
 S 69 12 E 
 S 29 27 E 
 
 N 51 25 W 
 
 N 69 10 W 
 N 29 26 W 
 S 51 25 E 
 
 6018 
 4243 
 1979 
 
 Prickly 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 22'. 82 
 
 75 57 oo- 64 
 
 S 73 38 E 
 N 45 54 E 
 N 7 28 E 
 
 N 73 36 W 
 S 45 55 W 
 S 7 28 w 
 
 7643 Prickly 
 5281 Kelley. 
 1226 i Joshua. 
 
 6 
 
 38 06 55.00 
 
 75 56 48. 50 
 
 S 65 12 E 
 N 53 15 E 
 N 51 35 W 
 
 N 65 10 W 
 S 53 16 W 
 S 51 35 E 
 
 7722 
 
 4330 
 210 
 
 Prickly 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 LOWER THOROUGHFARE. 
 
 {Inside of Little Deal Island — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 " 
 
 38 07 33- 58 
 
 75 55 38. 18 
 
 S 60 08 w 
 S 48 31 E 
 
 N 51 05 E 
 
 N 60 07 E 
 N 48 29 W 
 S 51 05 W 
 
 2350 
 6856 
 2052 
 
 Joshua. 
 Prickly. 
 Kelley. 
 
 
 38 07 20. 78 
 
 75 55 27. 89 
 
 N 65 32 E 
 N 37 32 E 
 S 72 17 w 
 
 S 65 33 W 
 S 37 32 W 
 N 72 16 E 
 
 4260 
 2170 
 2427 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 55.34 
 
 75 55 50-46 
 
 N 59 39 E 
 N 36 43 E 
 N 86 02 W 
 
 S 59 41 w 
 S 36 44 W 
 S 86 01 E 
 
 5201 
 3216 
 1715 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley 
 Joshua. 
 
 4 
 
 38 07 01. 70 
 
 75 56 01.94 
 
 N 63 17 E 
 N 43 19 E 
 S 86 06 W 
 
 S 63 18 W 
 S 43 20 W 
 N 86 05 E 
 
 5355 
 3249 
 1407 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 5 
 
 38 07 37. 02 
 
 75 56 47-46 
 
 N 81 43 W 
 S 57 14 W 
 S 8 29 W 
 
 S 81 46 E 
 
 N 57 II E 
 N 8 29 E 
 
 6357 
 6929 
 1301 
 
 Senator. 
 Miles. • 
 Joshua. 
 
 6 
 
 38 07 37. 82 
 
 75 56 52. 22 
 
 N 81 48 W 
 S 56 28 W 
 S 2 50 W 
 
 S 81 51 E 
 N 56 25 E 
 N 2 50 E 
 
 6228 
 6838 
 1316 
 
 Senator. 
 
 Miles. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner Nu. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
92 
 
 Siirviy of Oyster Bars, Somcrsc/ Coiiii/y, Aid. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS —Continued. 
 
 PINEY ISLAND. 
 
 {Entrance Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 nerof 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 / 
 
 , // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 50.38 
 
 75 54 16.08 
 
 S 24 53 E 
 
 S 50 24 E 
 N 71 58 E 
 
 N 24 52 W 
 N 50 22 W 
 S 71 59 W 
 
 6641 
 401 1 
 3100 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 18.04 
 
 75 55 11-98 
 
 N 89 39 E 
 
 N 8 43 E 
 N 38 49 W 
 
 S 89 41 W 
 S 8 43 W 
 S 38 50 E 
 
 4438 
 5916 
 4363 
 
 Prickly. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 53- 05 
 
 75 55 42-00 
 
 S 77 36 E 
 N 19 57 E 
 N 41 02 W 
 
 N 77 34 W 
 S 19 57 W 
 S 41 02 E 
 
 5362 
 4977 
 2942 
 
 Prickly. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 4 
 
 38 06 30. 82 
 
 75 55 43- 81 
 
 N 51 16 E 
 N 27 09 E 
 N 63 23 W 
 
 S 51 18 W 
 S 27 08 W 
 S 63 24 E 
 
 5513 
 3826 
 2111 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 59.58 
 
 75 55 20.55 
 
 N 56 02 E 
 N 24 50 E 
 S 89 27 W 
 
 S 56 05 W 
 S 24 49 w 
 N 89 26 E- 
 
 4439 
 2683 
 2508 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 6 
 
 38 06 40. 66 
 
 75 54 52-43 
 
 N 43 15 E 
 N 7 00 E 
 N 79 19 W 
 
 S 43 16 W 
 S 7 00 W 
 S 79 20 E 
 
 4279 
 3096 
 
 3314 
 
 Marsh. 
 Kelley. 
 Joshua. 
 
 7 
 
 38 07 37. 14 
 
 75 53 26.26 
 
 N 80 28 E 
 
 N 27 45 E 
 N 58 38 W 
 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 27 45 W 
 S 58 37 E 
 
 3313 
 1369 
 2256 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 8 
 
 38 07 38.06 
 
 75 52 23.58 
 
 N 72 05 E 
 N 41 08 W 
 
 N 72 23 W 
 
 S 72 05 W 
 S 4J 09 E 
 S 72 25 E 
 
 1679 
 1568 
 3763 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 9 
 
 38 07 04. 22 
 
 75 53 18.62 
 
 N 61 34 E 
 N 10 35 E 
 
 N 42 56 W 
 
 S 61 36 W 
 S 10 35 W 
 S 42 57 E 
 
 3483 
 2362 
 3113 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Kelley. 
 
 10 
 
 38 05 50.40 
 
 75 54 24- 20 
 
 S 71 25 E 
 N 24 23 E 
 N 60 03-W 
 
 N 71 24 W 
 S 24 25 W 
 S 60 05 E 
 
 3338 
 5282 
 4626 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 1 1 
 
 38 05 17. 10 
 
 75 54 19- 78 
 
 S 22 41 E 
 S 42 41 E 
 N 88 54 E 
 
 N 22 40 W 
 N 42 40 W 
 S 88 55 W 
 
 7505 
 4704 
 3047 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
Sutvey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 TEAGUE CREEK. 
 
 (South Shore Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 93 
 
 Cor- 
 
 npTof 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 48. 06 
 
 / II 
 75 50 19-23 
 
 S 76 44 E 
 N 29 12 E 
 
 N 37 54 W 
 
 N 76 44 W 
 S 29 13 W 
 S 37 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3578 
 2526 
 2791 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 2 
 
 38 07 CIO. 26 
 
 75 50 28.47 
 
 S 71 43 E 
 N 39 36 E 
 N 39 21 W 
 
 N 71 42 W 
 S 39 36 w 
 S 39 21 E 
 
 3928 
 2325 
 2316 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 3 
 
 38 07 36. 22 
 
 75 50 21.92 
 
 S 55 29 E 
 N 66 06 E 
 N 70 36 W 
 
 N 55 28 W 
 S 66 07 W 
 S 70 36 E 
 
 4314 
 1430 
 1742 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Staff. 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 GOOSE CREEK. 
 (South Shore Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 I 
 
 / It 
 38 05 18. 83 
 
 / 
 
 75 52 
 
 25-47 
 
 / 
 
 N 17 33 E 
 N 64 48 W 
 S 2 18 E 
 
 S 17 34 W 
 S 64 50 E 
 N 2 18 W 
 
 Yards. 
 5466 
 7926 
 3520 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Has. 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 18. 78 
 
 75 52 
 
 39.20 
 
 N 89 35 E 
 N 5 59 W 
 N 63 36 W 
 
 S 89 35 W 
 S 5 59 E 
 S 63 39 E 
 
 366 
 5910 
 7597 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Marsh. 
 Joshua. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 05. 78 
 
 75 52 
 
 32.34 
 
 S 6 36 E 
 N 85 04 E 
 N 26 46 E 
 
 N 6 36 W 
 S 85 07 W 
 S 26 47 W 
 
 1593 
 7056 
 4964 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Fairmount Church 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 4 
 
 38 06 24. 82 
 
 75 51 
 
 34.20 
 
 S 89 37 E 
 N 5 24 E 
 N 32 44 W 
 
 N 89 35 W 
 S 5 24 w 
 S 32 45 E 
 
 5481 
 3000 
 4340 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 Marsh. 
 
 5 
 
 38 06 17.94 
 
 75 51 
 
 23-71 
 
 N 87 51 E 
 N 03 E 
 N 34 04 W 
 
 S 87 53 W 
 S 03 w 
 S 34 05 E 
 
 , „,.,*„, 1: t 
 
 5204 
 3214 
 4687 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
94 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ So/>ierse/ Coioitv, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 MINE CREEK. 
 
 {South Entrance Manokin River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 nernt 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 
 St 
 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 ition 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 19. 88 
 
 75 52 56.22 
 
 S 7 35 E 
 S 32 09 E 
 N 22 24 E 
 
 N 7 35 W 
 N 32 09 W 
 S 22 25 W 
 
 5040 
 1807 
 2150 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 28. 72 
 
 75 53 19-95 
 
 S 13 47 E 
 S 41 06 E 
 N 40 40 E 
 
 N 13 46 W 
 N 41 05 W 
 S 40 41. W 
 
 5452 
 2426 
 2228 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 32. 62 
 
 75 53 15-53 
 
 S 12 16 E 
 S 37 08 E 
 N 40 34 E 
 
 N 12 16 W 
 N 37 07 W 
 S 40 35 W 
 
 5552 
 2445 
 2052 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 05 01 . 80 
 
 75 52 41-83 
 
 N 19 48 E 
 N 4 50 W 
 N 59 37 W 
 
 S 19 49 W 
 S 4 50 E 
 S 59 39 E 
 
 6149 
 
 6473 
 7808 
 
 St Pierre. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 05 18. 78 
 
 75 52 39- 20 
 
 N 89 35 E 
 N 5 59 W 
 N 63 36 W 
 
 S 89 35 W 
 § 5 59 E 
 S 63 39 E 
 
 366 
 5910 
 7597 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 05 18.83 
 
 75 52 25.47 
 
 N 17 33 E 
 N 64 48 W 
 S 2 18 E 
 
 S 17 34 W 
 S 64 50 E 
 N 2 18 W 
 
 5466 
 7926 
 3520 
 
 St. Pierre. 
 
 Joshua. 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 HAZARD. 
 
 {East Tangier Sound — CliaH No. 7.) 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 34 
 
 52 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 '4 
 
 58 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 37 
 
 66 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 28 
 
 72 
 
 38 
 
 04 
 
 19 
 
 88 
 
 38 
 
 03 
 
 40 
 
 62 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 N 2 18 W 
 S 84 12 W 
 S 4 53 W 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 2 18 E 
 
 84 07 E 
 
 4 53 E 
 
 3520 
 13798 
 3480 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 Solomons Lump 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Light. 
 
 S 4 38 w 
 
 S 79 40 E 
 N 5 59 W 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 4 37 E 
 79 38 W 
 
 5 59 E 
 
 2804 
 
 4804 
 
 676 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Has. 
 
 
 S 14 50 E 
 S 85 08 E 
 N 17 53 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 14 50 W 
 85 07 W 
 17 53 W 
 
 3696 
 1247 
 3585 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 S 13 47 E 
 S 41 06 E 
 N 40 40 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 13 46 W 
 41 05 W 
 40 41 W 
 
 5452 
 2426 
 2228 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 S 7 35 E 
 S 32 09 E 
 
 N 22 24 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 7 35 W 
 32 09 W 
 22 25 W 
 
 5040 
 1807 
 2150 
 
 Flat Cap 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly 
 
 
 S I 17 E 
 S 28 29 E 
 N 4 06 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 I 17 W 
 28 29 w 
 4 06 W 
 
 3673 
 
 431 
 
 3320 
 
 Flat Cap 
 
 Has. 
 
 Prickly. 
 
 
 75 52 20. 16 
 
 75 53 06. 76 
 
 75 53 19 95 
 
 75 52 56. 22 
 
 75 52 34 38 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 ■ I \ \ 1 
 
S/tn'rr of Oysfrr Bars, Soiiirrsrf Couut\\ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 SHARK POINT. 
 
 {North Enlrafice Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 95 
 
 Cor 
 iierof 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 [True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulati 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 > 
 
 , „ 
 
 , / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 03. 54 
 
 75 5 1 00. 00 
 
 S 28 43 VV N 28 42 E 
 S 45 03 E N 45 02 W 
 N 89 13 E S 89 14 VV 
 
 5078 
 3559 
 1868 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 - 
 
 38 03 45.06 
 
 7,S 51 07-58 
 
 S 30 17 W 
 S 55 12 E 
 
 N 72 37 E 
 
 N 30 17 E 
 N 55 II W 
 S 72 37- W 
 
 4426 
 
 3314 
 2170 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 3 38 03 16.52 
 
 75 5" 49- 69 
 
 N 63 14 E 
 N 53 14 W 
 S 21 12 W 
 
 S 63 15 w 
 S 53 14 E 
 N 21 12 E 
 
 3576 
 1014 
 3066 
 
 Ford. 
 Has. 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 4 38 03 14.58 
 
 75 52 22.80 
 
 S 4 38 W 
 S 79 40 E 
 N 5 59 W 
 
 N 4 37 K 
 N 79 38 W 
 S 5 59 E 
 
 2804 
 
 4804 
 
 676_ 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Has. 
 
 5 
 
 38 03 34. 52 
 
 75 52 20. 16 
 
 N 2 18 W 
 S 84 12 W 
 S 4 53 W 
 
 S 2 18 E 
 N 84 07 E 
 N 4 53 E 
 
 3520 
 13798 
 3480 
 
 Prickly 
 
 Solomons Lump Light . 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Thence from corner No 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 FORDS WHARF. 
 {North Shore Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 
 o- , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 38 03 59.36 
 
 75 49 12.98 
 
 N 80 26 \V 
 S 8 02 W 
 S 73 14 E 
 
 S 80 26 E 
 
 N 8 02 E 
 N 73 14 W 
 
 998 
 2397 
 1923 
 
 Ford. 
 Geog. 
 Moon. 
 
 
 38 03 51.42 
 
 75 49 12.66 
 
 N 66 25 W 
 S 9 16 w 
 S 43 22 E 
 
 S 66 25 E 
 N 9 i6 E 
 
 N 43 21 W 
 
 1084 
 2134 
 2420 
 
 Ford. 
 Geog. 
 Colbum. 
 
 3 38 03 45.06 
 
 75 51 07-58 
 
 S 30 17 w 
 S 55 12 E 
 N 72 37 E 
 
 N 30 17 E 
 N 55 II W 
 S 72 37 W 
 
 4426 
 3314 
 2170 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 4 38 04 03. 54 
 
 75 51 00.00 
 
 S 28 41 W 
 S 45 03 E 
 N 89 13 E 
 
 N 28 42 E 
 N 45 02 W 
 S 89 14 W 
 
 5078 
 3559 
 1868 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Ford. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 I 1 ■ , I 
 
96 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 
 CRANE COVE. 
 
 {Upper Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 38 03 42.22 
 
 75 48 07- 10 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 49 2 2 W 
 
 3 24 W 
 74 44 E 
 
 N 49 21 E 
 
 N 3 24 E 
 
 S 74 44 W 
 
 2756 
 
 1452 
 
 86 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 2 .38 03 38.99 
 
 75 48 30.78 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 40 53 W 
 22 07 E 
 79 33 E 
 
 N 40 53 E 
 N 22 07 W 
 S 79 33 W 
 
 2231 
 1447 
 711 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 3 38 03 30. 79 
 
 75 48 41-32 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 39 54 W 
 37 50 E 
 67 43 E 
 
 N 39 54 E 
 N 37 49 W 
 S 67 43 W 
 
 1838 
 
 1347 
 1076 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 33.72 
 
 75 48 44- 02 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 36 16 W 
 
 37 41 E 
 73 50 E 
 
 N 36 i6 E 
 
 N 37 41 W 
 S 73 51 W 
 
 1871 
 1470 
 1112 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 MOON BAY. 
 {Upper Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 38 04 32.37 I 75 47 18.00 
 
 38 04 36.08 
 
 38 04 17.56 
 
 38 03 51.40 
 
 38 03 34.46 
 
 38 03 42. 22 
 
 75 47 II- i^ 
 
 N 19 43 W 
 S 36 18 W 
 S 23 57 w 
 
 N 22 50 W 
 S 38 07 W 
 S 25 44 W 
 
 75 47 10.50 N 19 58 W 
 
 S 50 39 W 
 
 S 31 08 W 
 
 75 47 54- 40 N 4 11 W 
 
 S 41 37 W 
 
 S 13 35 W 
 
 75 47 58-21 
 
 75 48 07. 10 
 
 N 28 16 W 
 S 56 38 W 
 S 15 13 W 
 
 S 49 22 w 
 S 3 24 W 
 N 74 44 E 
 
 S 19 44 E 
 N 36 18 E 
 N 23 57 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3987 
 2069 
 3436 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 S 22 50 E 
 N 38 06 E 
 
 N 25 43 E 
 
 3937 
 2279 
 3625 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 S 19 59 E 
 N 50 38 E 
 N 31 07 E 
 
 4525 
 1843 
 3085 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 S 4 II E 
 N 41 37 E 
 N 13 35 E 
 
 5149 
 384 
 1810 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 S 28 16 E 
 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 15 13 E 
 
 323 
 
 2788 
 1231 
 
 Moon. 
 Geog. 
 Colburn. 
 
 N 49 21 E 
 N 3 24 E 
 S 74 44 W 
 
 2756 
 
 1452 
 
 86 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
Siirvrv of (_)vs/rr Jyars, .Sojj/r/sc/ C 'i)iiiit\\ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 RED CAP CREEK. 
 
 {Upper Big Amiemcssex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 97 
 
 True bcLiring 
 
 -— — Distance 
 
 I I 38 04 26.31 75 46 37.60 N 31 J7 W 
 
 I S 57 33 w 
 
 I I S 40 07 w 
 
 S ^i 28 E 
 N 57 33 E 
 N 40 06 E 
 
 2 38 04 44. 16 75 46 57. 22 
 
 N 29 30 W S 29 31 E 
 S 40 44 W N 40 44 E 
 S 28 51 W I N 28 51 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 4640 Fairmount Church. 
 
 2727 Moon. 
 
 3839 Colburn. 
 
 3857 
 2725 
 4040 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than too yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 MILES. 
 {Upper Big .\nnemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 I 38 03 52. 10 75 46 51.00 
 
 38 03 59. 10 75 47 02.98 
 
 3 38 04 10. 
 
 75 46 53-34 
 
 04 07. 16 75 46 47.40 
 
 N 22 00 W 
 S 81 01 \V 
 S 49 53 W 
 
 N 19 42 W 
 S 71 25 W 
 S 41 40 w 
 
 N 23 59 W 
 S 63 56 W 
 S 40 37 W 
 
 N 25 08 W 
 S 68 08 W 
 S 44 00 w 
 
 vS 2 2 
 
 N 81 
 N 49 
 
 00 E 
 00 E 
 52 E 
 
 Yards. 
 5513 
 1968 
 2766 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 
 S 19 
 
 N 71 
 N 41 
 
 43 E 
 39 E 
 
 5179 
 1715 
 2701 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 
 S 24 
 N 63 
 N 40 
 
 00 E 
 
 55 E 
 
 36 E 
 
 4927 
 2095 
 3153 
 
 Fairmount Churcli. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 
 S -^5 
 N 68 
 
 N 43 
 
 09 E 
 08 E 
 59 E 
 
 5086 
 2196 
 3183 
 
 Fairmount Church. 
 
 Moon. 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-waler line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 50095—08 13 
 
Cor- 
 ner of 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 S/irrry of (h's/rr /nii's, Soii/crsr/ Coinil\\Mt1. 
 
 IKJUNDAKIKS oif CRAB BoTroMS — continued. 
 
 COLBURN. 
 
 (Upper Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 ° ' /' I o ' " i ° ' j ° ' Yards. \ 
 
 1 I 38 03 25.02 I 75 47 30.76 N 9 29 W ' S 9 29 E I 6108 Fairmount Church. 
 ' I I S 55 44 W I N 55 44 E ! 107 1 Moon. 
 
 i S 50 30 W I N 50 30 E ' 1367 Colburn. 
 
 2 38 03 30.00 : 75 47 32.62 
 
 N 9 16 W ' S 9 17 E 
 N 62 29 W S 62 30 E 
 S 44 06 W I N 44 06 E 
 
 5934 Fairmount Churcli. 
 942 Moon. 
 1445 Colburn. 
 
 3 I 38 03 46.98 
 
 4 I 38 03 56.66 75 47 23.30 N 13 39 W i S 13 40 E 
 S 66 49 W : N 66 49 E 
 S 32 56 W N 32 55 E 
 
 N II 18 W 
 
 S II 18 E 
 
 ,S388 
 
 Fairmount Church 
 
 S 81 38 W 
 
 N 81 37 E 
 
 945 
 
 Moon. 
 
 S 34 28 w 
 
 N 34 28 E 
 
 1953 
 
 Colburn. 
 
 5102 j Fairmount Church. 
 1 1 79 Moon. 
 2307 j Colburn. 
 
 5 38 03 58.06 I 75 47 14.60 N 16 18 W S 16 19 E S116 Fairmount Churcli 
 
 j S 68 43 W N 68 43 E '1409 Moon. 
 
 I S 36 50 W N 36 50 E 2485 1 Colburn. 
 
 6 38 03 47.78 I 75 46 59, 
 
 N 19 13 \V S 19 14 E 
 S 84 31 W N 84 30 E 
 S 49 00 W N 49 00 E 
 
 5568 Fairmount Churcli. 
 1720 I Moon. 
 2496 I Colburn. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 JACKSON ISLAND. 
 {South Shore Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 / 
 
 
 r 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 38 02 
 
 18 
 
 76 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 16 
 
 42 
 
 N 
 
 53 
 
 06 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 53 
 
 07 
 
 W 
 
 1696 
 
 Geog. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 1 1 
 
 14 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 1 1 
 
 14 
 
 W 
 
 3627 
 
 Ford. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 52 
 
 15 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 52 
 
 16 
 
 E 
 
 4173 
 
 Has. 
 
 38 02 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 37 
 
 78 
 
 N 
 
 60 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 60 
 
 09 
 
 W 
 
 2221 
 
 Geog. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 19 
 
 18 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 19 
 
 18 
 
 W 
 
 3862 
 
 Ford. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 45 
 
 56 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 45 
 
 57 
 
 E 
 
 3799 
 
 Has. 
 
 38 03 
 
 05 
 
 44 
 
 75 
 
 50 
 
 32 
 
 58 
 
 S 
 
 72 
 
 45 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 72 
 
 44 
 
 W 
 
 1872 
 
 Geog. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 29 
 
 50 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 29 
 
 50 
 
 W 
 
 2287 
 
 Ford. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 71 
 
 07 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 71 
 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 3031 
 
 Has. 
 
 38 03 
 
 17 
 
 77 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 31 
 
 17 
 
 S 
 
 8 
 
 47 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 8 
 
 47 
 
 W 
 
 982 
 
 Geog. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 69 58 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 69 
 
 59 
 
 W 
 
 2475 
 
 Moon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 17 
 
 40 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 17 
 
 40 
 
 E 
 
 1646 
 
 Ford. 
 
 38 03 
 
 03 
 
 oS 
 
 75 
 
 48 
 
 54 
 
 81 
 
 S 
 
 83 
 
 45 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 83 
 
 45 
 
 W 
 
 "93 
 
 Colburn 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 45 
 
 17 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 45 
 
 17 
 
 w 
 
 1908 
 
 Moon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 35 
 
 27 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 35 
 
 27 
 
 E 
 
 2533 
 
 Ford. 
 
 38 "2 
 
 40 
 
 So 
 
 75 
 
 49 
 
 05 
 
 64 
 
 N 
 
 67 
 
 09 
 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 67 
 
 10 
 
 W 
 
 i6oi 
 
 Colburn 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 22 
 
 45 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 22 
 
 45 
 
 E 
 
 3052 
 
 Ford. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 60 
 
 34 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 60 
 
 34 
 
 E 
 
 598 
 
 Geog. 
 
 Theuce from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, e.vchidiug 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S/iii'rv of Ovs/rr Ba/s, So?urrs/i Co/ii/tv, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 JONES CREEK. 
 
 {South Shore Biq Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 99 
 
 01 55- 18 75 50 19.00 
 
 N 38 10 E 
 N 43 57 W 
 S 88 06 W 
 
 S 38 II W 
 S 43 59 E 
 N 88 05 E 
 
 38 02 16. 18 75 50 37. ^i 
 
 N 60 08 E , S 60 09 W 
 
 N 19 18 E S 19 18 W 
 
 N 45 56 W S 45 57 E 
 
 3 38 02 18.76 75 50 16.42 N 53 06 E S 53 07 W 
 
 N II 14 E ' S II 14 W 
 
 N 52 15 W S 52 16 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2306 I Geog. 
 
 4654 Has. 
 
 3530 ' Flat Cap. 
 
 2221 Geog. 
 
 3862 ' Ford. 
 
 3799 Has. 
 
 1696 
 
 3627 
 4173 
 
 Geog. 
 Ford. 
 Has. 
 
 Theuce from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 75 49 .s6. 98 N 39 28 E S 39 29 W 1319 Geog. 
 N 56 13 \V S 56 14 E 4593 Has. 
 
 S 77 30 W N 77 28 E 4216 Flat Cap. 
 
 02 06 
 
 75 75 50 01.30 I N 33 49 E S 33 49 W 1 7 14 Geog. 
 , N 51 21 W S 51 23 E ■-" "-"^ 
 
 '■'< JJ 49 ^ ^ i.'i 49 "* '/14 >Jeug 
 
 N5121W S5123E 4740 Has. 
 
 S 82 47 W , N 82 46 E 4032 Flat Cap. 
 
 38 02 07. 95 75 49 52. 
 
 N 27 22 E S 27 22 W 
 N 53 27 W S 53 29 E 
 S 82 39 W N 82 37 E 
 
 1557 Geog. 
 4904 Has. 
 4273 Flat Cap. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 :iny creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 DAUGHERTY CREEK. 
 (South Shore Big .Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 ° ' " o I II o / 01 Yards. 
 
 1 38 02 06. 39 75 50 54. 34 N 58 46 E S 58 47 \V 2769 Geog. 
 
 N 37 36 W S 37 37 E 3750 Has. 
 
 S 79 10 \V N 79 09 E 2632 Flat Cap. 
 
 2 38 02 16. 18 75 50 37. 78 N 60 08 E S 60 09 W 2221 Geog. 
 
 N 19 18 E vS 19 18 W 3862 Ford. 
 N 45 56 W S 45 57 E 3799 Has. 
 
 3 38 01 55. 18 75 50 19.00 N 38 10 E S 38 II W 2306 Geog. 
 
 N 43 57 W S 43 59 E 4654 Has. 
 
 S 88 06 W N 88 05 E 3530 Flat Cap. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excludini; 
 iny creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
lOO 
 
 Siii-i'cv of ()\'s/cr /y'tns, Soiiirrsft Coiiulv, Md. 
 
 liOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 
 TENTH EOINT. 
 
 {South Shore Big Annemessex River — Chart No. 7.) 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatiim 
 
 ° ' " o / // o / o / I Yards. 
 
 I 38 02 10. 18 75 52 19.76 S 26 IS W i\ 26 15 E I 694 I Flat Cap. 
 
 N 74 16 E S 74 17 W 4827 Geog. 
 
 N o 13 \V S o 13 E 2842 Has. 
 
 38 02 23.42 75 s- o^. 18 N 46 IS E S 46 16 W 
 i\ 10 42 W S 10 42 E 
 vS 35 01 W N 35 01 E 
 
 38 02 32.43 75 51 27 
 
 02 16. 18 75 50 37. 
 
 N 39 ,s8 E S 39 59 W 
 N 3,-^ .S7 W S 33 ,s8 E 
 S 51 1 1 W N 51 10 E 
 
 4919 , Ford. 
 2440 Has. 
 1 3 14 Flat Cap. 
 
 4041 Ford. 
 2524 Has. 
 2190 Flat Cap. 
 
 N 60 08 E S 60 09 W 2221 Geog. 
 N 19 18 E S 19 18 W 3862 Ford. 
 N 45 56 W vS 45 57 E 3799 , Has. 
 
 5 38 02 06. 39 75 .so 54. 34 N .58 46 E S 58 47 W 2769 Geog. 
 N 37 36 W S 37 37 E 375° Has. 
 
 S 79 10 \V N 79 09 E 2632 Flat Cap. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, e.xcluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 SHANKS CREEK. 
 {Smith Ishiiid— Chart A'o. S.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 s 
 
 88 19 E 
 
 N 
 
 88 17 
 
 W 
 
 3472 
 
 Horse. 
 
 N 
 
 24 06 E 
 
 S 
 
 24 07 
 
 W 
 
 2535 
 
 Ewell Church 
 
 N 
 
 22 07 W 
 
 s 
 
 22 07 
 
 E 
 
 3138 
 
 Old Church. 
 
 S 
 
 88 20 E 
 
 N 
 
 88 18 
 
 W 
 
 4268 
 
 Horse. 
 
 N 
 
 38 36 E 
 
 s 
 
 3« 37 
 
 W 
 
 2932 
 
 Ewell Church 
 
 N 
 
 7 39 \\' 
 
 s 
 
 7 39 
 
 E 
 
 2909 
 
 Old Church. 
 
 I 37 57 15- 10 76 01 47.78 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the sliore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
Stir7'ry of Oysin- />'t7j-s, Souinsr/ Cotii/h', Mii. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS continued. 
 
 TYLERS CREEK. 
 (Smith Island — Ctiar/s .Wos. S and 9.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 LongitLid'j Dis 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 I ' 37 57 13- 20 76 00 24. 18 S 88 14 E N 88 14 W 
 
 N 26 42 \V S 26 42 E 
 
 N 48 57 \V vS 48 59 E 
 
 37 57 14. 16 76 01 0^.30 S 88 17 E N 88 16 W 
 
 N 2 24 W S 2 24 E 
 
 X 38 16 W .S 38 15 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1239 Horse. 
 
 2662 Ewell Church. 
 
 4524 Old Church. 
 
 2338 Horse. 
 
 2348 Ewell Church. 
 
 3741 Old Church. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1, excludiiiii 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 BIG ISLAND. 
 (Southwest Tangier 'Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 37 59 14- 18 
 
 75 58 57- 16 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 14 45 W 
 64 53 E 
 19 54 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 14 45 
 64 51 
 19 55 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 4257 
 6793 
 3681 
 
 Horse. 
 
 Janes Island l.iglit 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 37 58 13' 99 
 
 75 57 58- 77 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 51 42 W 
 79 27 E 
 3 20 W 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 ' S 
 
 51 41 
 79 29 
 3 21 
 
 E 
 W 
 E 
 
 3368 
 4672 
 
 5499 
 
 Horse. 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 37 57 43- 01 
 
 75 58 22.82 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 87 55 E 
 
 2 57 E 
 
 62 29 W 
 
 s 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 87 57 
 
 2 57 
 
 62 28 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 5238 
 6544 
 2257 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Horse. 
 
 37 57 25- 62 
 
 75 58 29.02 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 81 49 E 
 4 02 E 
 76 02 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 81 51 
 
 4 02 
 
 76 01 
 
 W 
 E 
 
 5456 
 7139 
 1891 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Hor.se. 
 
 37 57 06.40 
 
 75 58 59 12 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 77 04 E 
 9 32 E , 
 79 3" W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 77 06 
 
 9 33 
 
 79 31 
 
 w 
 E 
 
 6366 
 
 7878 
 1050 
 
 Janes Island Light 
 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Horse. 
 
 37 57 12.07 
 
 75 59 37- 78 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 6 49 E 
 80 ig E 
 17 08 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 6 49 
 80 22 
 17 09 
 
 W 
 \v 
 w 
 
 8754 
 7341 
 7931 
 
 Reacli Hammock. 
 Janes Island Light 
 Terrapin. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 my creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S/nyri' of Oys/rr A'a/s, Snii/risf/ ('oiiiilv, Mii. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 DRUM. 
 {Southwest Tangier Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Cor- ' True bearing 
 
 nerof 
 bot- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 torn I Forward Back 
 
 jo/// o / // o / o / Yards. 
 
 1 I 38 00 18.54 75 58 43-38 S 13 00 W N 13 00 R 6453 Horse. 
 
 S 48 51 E N 48 49 W 7680 Janes Island Light. 
 
 X 34 27 E S 34 27 W 1566 Terrapin. 
 
 2 38 00 10. 56 75 57 23. 66 N 38 30 W S 3S 30 E 1994 Terrapin. 
 
 S 30 45 \V N 30 44 E 7002 Horse. 
 
 S 37 22 E N 37 21 W 6022 Janes Island Lisjlit 
 
 3 I 37 59 2i-^(> 75 57 ^O- 02 N 25 24 W S 25 25 E 3"9 Terrapin. 
 
 S 37 42 W N 37' 40 E 6015 Horse. 
 
 S 45 15 E N 45 13 W 501 1 Janes Island Light. 
 
 4 I 37 59 12.86 75 56 57.37 N 28 59 W S 29 00 E 4008 Terrapin. 
 
 S 46 27 W N 46 26 E 5910 Horse. 
 
 S 46 07 E N 46 07 W 4098 Janes Island Light. 
 
 5 37 58 47.38 75 57 15.60 N 18 27 W S 18 27 E 4601 Terrapin. 
 I S 49 45 W N 49 44 E 4974 Horse. 
 
 S 60 04 E N 60 03 W 3970 Janes Island Light. 
 
 £> , 37 58 13-99 75 57 58.77 S 51 42 \V N 51 4i E > 3368 Horse. 
 
 S 79 27 E N 79 29 W 4672 Janes Island Light. 
 
 I N320WS321E 5499 Terrapin. 
 
 7 37 59 14- 18 75 58 57. 16 S 14 45 W N 14 45 E 4257 Horse. 
 
 S 64 53 E N 64 51 W 6793 Janes Island Light. 
 
 N 19 54 E S 19 55 W ' 3681 Terrapin. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 7 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 OLD HOUSE. 
 (Little Annemessex River — Chart No. p.) 
 
 ° ' " o / // o / o / I Y'ards. 
 
 I 37 58 12.54 75 52 51.94 S 77 22 W N 77 21 E 3688 Janes Island Light. 
 
 S 36 33 E N 36 33 W 548 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 N 61 52 E S 61 53 W 3176 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 - 37 58 09.83 75 52 57.62 S 78 17 \V N 78 16 E 3520 Janes Island Light. 
 
 S 53 52 E N 53 52 W 592 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 N 6i 43 E S 61 45 W I 3353 , Emmanuel Church. 
 
 3 37 58 19-46 75 53 14-3° S 70 53 W N 70 52 E 3176 ; Janes Island Light. 
 
 S 53 53 E N 53 53 W 1143 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 N 69 35 E S 69 37 W ; 3625 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 4 ^,^ s8 16. 86 75 53 17.44 S 71 56 W N 71 54 E ; 3069 ; janes island Light. 
 
 S 59 48 E I N 59 48 W 1 1 166 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 N 68 46 E S 68 48 W ( 3735 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, exchulin.o 
 
 uiy creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S/i )',■(']' ol Ovslci lulls, SoiiicrsrI Coitnl\\ Mil. 
 
 BOUNDARIKS OF CRAB BOTTOMS — fOUtimit'Cl. 
 
 LIGHT HOUSE. 
 
 [LiMe Anncmessex River — Chart No. g.) 
 
 Tnic bearing 
 Longitude - Dis 
 
 Fonvard Back 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 38 
 
 61 
 
 75 
 
 5- 
 
 04 
 
 62 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 vS 
 
 74 
 35 
 70 
 
 23 
 23 
 53 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 74 
 35 
 70 
 
 24 
 
 .SI 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 1912 
 1617 
 
 5145 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Soniers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 37 
 
 49 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 03 
 
 44 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 73 
 37 
 71 
 
 01 
 04 
 
 24 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 vS 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 73 
 37 
 71 
 
 02 
 04 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 1893 
 1606 
 5163 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 21 
 
 34 
 
 75 
 
 5^ 
 
 20 
 
 23 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 35 
 64 
 58 
 
 12 
 02 
 26 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 35 
 64 
 58 
 
 12 
 03 
 27 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 902 
 
 2512 
 2293 
 
 vSomers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 S8 
 
 15 
 
 18 
 
 75 
 
 5^ 
 
 17 
 
 41 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 48 
 59 
 53 
 
 21 
 08 
 09 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 48 
 59 
 53 
 
 21 
 09 
 10 
 
 E 
 W 
 
 796 
 
 2543 
 2348 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 07 
 
 '7 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 27 
 
 62 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 51 
 57 
 52 
 
 13 
 19 
 03 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 51 
 57 
 52 
 
 13 
 20 
 03 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 414 
 2917 
 2729 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church, 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 12 
 
 -4 
 
 75 
 
 5- 
 
 31 
 
 42 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 27 
 61 
 56 
 
 13 
 14 
 13 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 27 
 61 
 56 
 
 13 
 15 
 
 '4 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 \v 
 
 483 
 2917 
 271 1 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 09 
 
 98 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 35 
 
 48 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 17 
 60 
 56 
 
 41 
 57 
 09 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 17 
 60 
 56 
 
 4' 
 58 
 10 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 372 
 3049 
 2843 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 04 
 
 50 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 32 
 
 20 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 49 
 
 57 
 52 
 
 50 
 09 
 08 
 
 E 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 49 
 57 
 52 
 
 49 
 10 
 08 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 262 
 3069 
 2881 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Mount Pleasant Church 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 59 
 
 48 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 39 
 
 71 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 84 
 51 
 51 
 
 41 
 31 
 51 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 84 
 51 
 51 
 
 39 
 30 
 
 52 
 
 E 
 
 w 
 
 3941 
 4507 
 3136 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 57 
 
 55 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 51 
 
 96 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 78 
 
 4 
 
 85 
 
 45 
 00 
 13 
 
 E 
 E 
 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 78 
 
 4 
 
 85 
 
 45 
 00 
 12 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 334 
 7914 
 3610 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Flat Cap. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 37 
 
 58 
 
 09 
 
 83 
 
 75 
 
 52 
 
 57 
 
 62 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 78 
 53 
 61 
 
 17 
 52 
 43 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 78 
 53 
 61 
 
 16 E 
 52 w 
 45 W 
 
 3520 
 
 592 
 
 3353 
 
 Janes Island Liglit. 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 75 52 51.94 S 77 22 W N 77 21 E 
 S 36 33 E N 36 33 W 
 N 61 52 E S 61 53 W 
 
 3688 Janes Island Light. 
 
 548 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 3176 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 12 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 vards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
I04 
 
 Cor- 
 nerof 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 Siii-7'cy of (hs/iT /)\n-s, Somerset Coitiil\\ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 
 CANCER. 
 
 {Little Anncmessex River — Chart A'o. 9.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 I 37 59 19- 
 
 ° ' " ° ' ° ' Yards. 
 
 75 52 02. 18 S 62 55 E N 62 54 W 1655 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 S 20 25 W N 20 25 E I 2871 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 S 58 II W N 58 09 E ' 5797 Janes Island Light. 
 
 52 06.27 S 75 5.^ E N 75 52 W 
 
 , S 20 5 s \V N 20 lis E 
 
 S 60 44 W N 60 42 E 
 
 1 63 1 Emmanuel Church. 
 2500 Somers Cove Light. 
 5523 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 1 , excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 BACK CREEK. 
 (Little Aiinemessex River — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 I 37 58 57-66 
 
 37 58,. 57- 48 
 
 75 51 42.16 i S 88 31 E 
 
 S 38 02 W 
 
 ' S 66 56 \V 
 
 75 51 44.76 S 88 58 E 
 
 S 36 52 w 
 
 S 66 43 W 
 
 37 59 11-57 75 5i 37- 00 
 
 37 59 30. 96 
 
 S s8 22 E 
 
 S 34 33 W 
 S 63 28 W 
 
 S 44 50 E N 44 50 W 
 S 25 00 \V N 24 59 E 
 S 57 38 W , N 57 37 E 
 
 S 50 53 E 
 S 18 57 W 
 S 55 20 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 943 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 2492 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5936 Janes Island Light. 
 
 1008 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 2444 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5869 Janes Island Light. 
 
 940 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 2952 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 6258 Janes Island Light. 
 
 13 1 7 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 3322 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 6310 Janes Island Light. 
 
 N 50 52 W 1818 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 N 18 56 E 3261 Somers Cove Liglit. 
 
 N 55 18 E 6066 Janes Island Light. 
 
 N 88 31 W 
 N 38 02 E 
 N 66 53 E 
 
 N 88 58 W 
 N 36 51 E 
 N 66 41 E 
 
 N 58 21 \V 
 N 34 32 E 
 N 63 26 E 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
S///-<rv of Ovslcr Bars, Soiiiersrf Coiiiilv, Md. 
 
 105 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — continued. 
 
 LAVELLETTE. 
 
 {Little Annemessex River — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 toT-' Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 torn 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 
 Back 
 
 \ r t, 
 
 
 , 
 
 I 37 57 32-69 
 
 75 51 53- 92 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 29 37 E 
 53 32 W 
 84 02 W 
 
 ,S 
 S 
 S 
 
 29 38 w 
 53 33 E 
 84 04 E 
 
 2 37 57 32.80 
 
 75 51 58.72 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 31 38 E 
 50 35 W 
 83 55 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 31 39 W 
 50 35 E 
 83 57 E 
 
 3 37 57 51-82 
 
 75 52 10.29 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 43 36 E 
 71 48 W 
 88 40 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 43 37 W 
 71 48 E 
 88 42 E 
 
 4 37 58 03.21 . 75 52 07.92 N 48 29 E S 48 29 W 
 
 N 41 54 E S 41 55 W 
 
 S 81 34 W N 81 34 E 
 
 37 58 13-52 75 51 56-98 N 50 17 E .S 50 18 W 
 
 N 42 20 E S 42 21 W 
 
 S 67 28 W N 67 27 E 
 
 37 
 
 n.78 
 
 7 37 58 21. 
 
 75 51 50- 
 
 75 51 42.60 
 
 N 53 44 E 
 N 44 38 E 
 S 60 02 W 
 
 N 49 16 E 
 N 38 46 E 
 S 63 4i^W 
 
 S 53 44 W 
 S 44 39 W 
 N 60 01 E 
 
 S 49 16 W 
 S 38 46 W 
 
 N 63 41 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3148 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 
 1520 I Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5 '75 I Janes Island Light. 
 
 321 1 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 1416 Somers Cove Light. 
 5047 Janes Island Light. 
 
 2889 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 
 827 Somers Cove Light. 
 4714 j Janes Island Light. 
 
 I 
 2578 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 2434 Emmanuel Church. 
 
 857 Somers Cove Light.- 
 
 2129 I Mount Pleasant Church. 
 1980 I Emmanuel Church. 
 1235 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 1666 
 1505 
 
 1655 
 1518 
 1701 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 Emmanuel Church. 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 7 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 JENKINS CREEK. 
 {Little Annemessex River — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 I 37 57 06.40 75 51 57.59 
 
 37 57 25.62 75 52 09.39 
 
 3 37 57 32. 
 
 4 37 57 32.69 75 51 53.92 
 
 N 32 08 W 
 N 74 14 W 
 S 20 40 W 
 
 N 3s 20 W 
 N 80 41 W 
 S 15 21 W 
 
 N 31 38 E 
 N 50 35 W 
 N 83 55 W 
 
 N 29 37 E 
 
 N 53 32 W 
 N 84 02 W 
 
 S 32 09 E 
 S 74 16 E 
 N 20 39 E 
 
 S 35 20 E 
 S 80 43 E 
 
 N 15 20 E 
 
 S 31 39 W 
 S 50 35 E 
 S 83 57 E 
 
 S 29 38 W 
 S 53 33 E 
 S 84 04 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2114 
 5243 
 5130 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Sam. 
 
 1400 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 4798 Janes Island Light. 
 
 5650 Sam. 
 
 32 1 1 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 
 1416 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5047 Janes Island Light. 
 
 3148 Mount Pleasant* Church. 
 
 1520 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5175 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 5, excluding 
 any creek, co\'c, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 50095— oS 14 
 
io6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars., Soii/rrsrt Cc/iith', Md. 
 
 HOUNDARIES OV CRAB BOTTOMS — CUlllillUcd. 
 JENKlNvS CREEK— Continued. 
 
 True bearing 
 Forward B 
 
 37 57 31-64 
 
 ° ' ° ' Yards. 
 
 ii 47.21 N 26 25 E S 26 2S W 3095 I Mount Pleasant Church. 
 
 N .56 II W S 56 12 E 1686 I Somers Cove Light. 
 
 N 83 51 W S 83 53 E 5358 Janes Island Light. 
 
 37 hi 32- .58 , 75 51 31-33 
 
 N 19 10 E 
 N 63 34 W 
 N 84 37 W 
 
 S 19 II W 
 S 63 35 E 
 S 84 39 E 
 
 2902 
 2038 
 5773 
 
 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 7 I 37 57 26.20 I 75 51 30.62 N 17 32 E S 17 33 W 
 ! N 58 41 W S 58 42 E 
 
 1 N 82 31 W S 82 34 E 
 
 3100 Mount Pleasant Church. 
 2159 Somers Cove Light. 
 5819 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 7 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 KINGS ISLAND. 
 {Little Annemessex River — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 1 
 
 37 57 33- 14 
 
 75 53 38-58 
 
 N 77 30 W 
 S 8 51 E 
 N 60 32 E 
 
 ' , 
 
 S 77 31 E 
 N 8 50 W 
 S 60 32 W 
 
 Yards. 
 2410 
 5771 
 1806 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 2 37 57 37-36 
 
 75 53 30-06 
 
 N 81 s8 W 
 S 6 27 E 
 N 60 58 E 
 
 S 81 39 E 
 N 6 26 W 
 S 60 59 W 
 
 2608 
 5881 
 1538 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 3 
 
 37 57 43-07 
 
 75 53 27-44 
 
 N 85 58 W 
 S 5 35 E 
 N 66 31 E 
 
 S 85 59 E 
 N 5 35 W 
 S 66 31 W 
 
 2657 
 606 s 
 1389 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 4 
 
 37 57 42-74 
 
 75 53 19-82 
 
 N 86 02 \V 
 S 3 40 E 
 N 62 12 E 
 
 S 86 OS E 
 N 3 40 W 
 S 62 13 W 
 
 2861 
 6038 
 1211 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 5 
 
 37 57 32-64 
 
 75 53 18.58 
 
 N 79 26 W 
 S 3 33 E 
 N 48 54 E 
 
 S 79 27 E 
 N 3 33 W 
 S 48 55 W 
 
 2937 
 5695 
 1377 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 6 
 
 37 57 32-00 
 
 75 53 12-34 
 
 N 43 14 E 
 S I 53 E 
 N 79 36 W 
 
 S 43 15 W 
 N I 54 W 
 S 79 37 E 
 
 1272 
 5666 
 3105 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 7 
 
 37 57 46- 22 
 
 75 53 02.98 
 
 N 88 35 W 
 S 36 W 
 
 N 54 53 E 
 
 S 88 37 E 
 N 36 E 
 S 54 53 W 
 
 3305 
 
 6143 
 
 759 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 8 
 
 37 57 44-46 
 
 75 .52 35-80 
 
 N II 39 W 
 N 88 00 W 
 S 7 24 W 
 
 S II 39 E 
 S 88 01 E 
 
 N 7 23 E 
 
 517 
 4032 
 6134 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Sam. 
 
 9 
 
 37 57 47- 00 
 
 75 52 22.5.6 
 
 N 47 25 W 
 N 89 26 W 
 S 10 30 W 
 
 S 47 25 E 
 S 89 27 E 
 N 10 30 E 
 
 622 
 4383 
 6274 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Sam. 
 
S/iri'cv of Ovsfn- Bars, So/i/crsr/ Co//>//r, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS continued. 
 
 KINGS ISLAND— Continued. 
 
 107 
 
 Cur-, 
 jjerofi 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trii.ngulatio.i 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 75 52 09.39 
 
 75 51 57-59 
 
 N 35 20 W 
 N 80 41 W 
 S 15 21 W 
 
 N 32 08 W 
 N 74 14 W 
 S 20 40 W 
 
 S 35 20 E 
 S 80 43 E 
 N 15 20 E 
 
 S 32 09 E 
 
 S 74 16 E 
 N 20 39 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1400 
 4798 
 5650 
 
 2114 
 5243 
 5130 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 Janes Island Light. 
 Sam. 
 
 37 57 25-62 
 
 37 57 06.40 
 
 Thence from corner .\o. 1 1 along tlie mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, .cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 GREAT POINT. 
 {Entrance Little Annemessex River — Chart No. g.) 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 37 
 
 S6 
 
 S8 
 
 46 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 32 
 
 95 
 
 s 
 
 9 
 
 14 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 9 
 
 14 
 
 \V 
 
 4592 
 
 Sam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 i\ 
 
 34 
 
 38 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 34 
 
 39 
 
 W 
 
 2494 
 
 Somers Cove 
 
 Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 iN 
 
 55 
 
 58 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 55 
 
 58 
 
 E 
 
 30 J 2 
 
 Janes Island Liglit. 
 
 2 
 
 37 
 
 56 
 
 58 
 
 qi 
 
 7S 
 
 S3 
 
 46 
 
 39 
 
 S 
 
 13 
 
 33 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 13 
 
 33 
 
 W 
 
 4677 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 41 
 
 05 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 41 
 
 05 
 
 VV 
 
 2709 
 
 Somers Cove 
 
 Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 52 
 
 00 
 
 VV 
 
 s 
 
 52 
 
 00 
 
 E 
 
 2722 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 ,1 
 
 37 
 
 S7 
 
 48 
 
 22 
 
 75 
 
 S3 
 
 S8 
 
 10 
 
 N 
 
 89 
 
 35 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 8q 
 
 35 
 
 E 
 
 1832 
 
 Janes Island 
 
 Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 12 
 
 47 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 12 
 
 46 
 
 w 
 
 6367 
 
 Sam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 79 
 
 42 
 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 79 
 
 43 
 
 VV 
 
 2127 
 
 Somers Cove 
 
 Light. 
 
 4 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 37 
 
 3G 
 
 75 
 
 53 
 
 30 
 
 06 
 
 N 
 
 81 
 
 38 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 81 
 
 39 
 
 E 
 
 2608 
 
 Janes Island 
 
 Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 6 
 
 27 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 6 
 
 26 
 
 VV 
 
 5881 
 
 Sam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 Oo 
 
 58 
 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 60 
 
 59 
 
 w 
 
 1538 
 
 Somers Cove 
 
 Light. 
 
 s 
 
 37 
 
 57 
 
 33 
 
 14 
 
 7S 
 
 53 
 
 38. 58 
 
 N 
 
 77 
 
 30 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 
 77 
 
 31 
 
 E 
 
 2410 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 8 
 
 SI 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 8 
 
 SO 
 
 VV 
 
 5771 
 
 Sam. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 60 
 
 32 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 60 
 
 32 
 
 Vk' 
 
 1806 
 
 Somers Cove 
 
 Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 FISHING CREEK. 
 
 (Southeast Tangier Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 , // 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 ^7 55 43-.^" 
 
 75 53 5i- 32 
 
 S 32 40 E 
 N 23 10 E 
 N 24 53 W 
 
 N 32 39 W 
 S 23 n W 
 vS 24 54 E 
 
 2373 
 4994 
 4658 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 
 37 56 05.77 
 
 75 53 49-43 
 
 S 2z 08 E 
 
 -N 25 53 E 
 N 30 45 W 
 
 ■ 
 
 N 23 07 W 
 S 25 54 W 
 S 30 46 E 
 
 2996 
 4262 
 4035 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Janes Island Light. 
 
 
T08 
 
 Sin-c'/y of Ovsltr Juns, Soiiirrsr/ Ci>iiii/]\ ilfd. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BoiTOMS — Continued. 
 
 CEDAR STRAITS. 
 
 {Cedar Straits — Chart No. g.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner of 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 37 54 43- 46 
 
 75 52 59-66 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 82 48 W 
 48 12 W 
 66 41 E 
 
 S 82 48 E 
 N 48 II E 
 S 66 43 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 153 
 2986 
 5092 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 East. 
 
 2 
 
 37 54 40. 64 
 
 75 52 59-74 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 65 43 E 
 52 43 W 
 49 37 W 
 
 S 65 45 W 
 S 52 43 E 
 N 49 33 E 
 
 5I3I 
 188 
 
 2921 
 
 East. 
 Sam. 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 3 
 
 37 54 36. 20 
 
 75 54 15-22 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 6 4S W 
 81 56 E 
 20 24 E 
 
 N 6 45 E 
 S 81 57 W 
 S 20 25 W 
 
 1757 
 1883 
 
 7313 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 Sam 
 
 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 37 55 19-06 I 75 53 58.24 
 
 S 4 06 W 
 N 87 50 E 
 N 1 1 44 W 
 
 S II 42 W 
 S 50 05 E 
 N 21 II E 
 
 37 55 33-42 75 53 57.33 S 10 33 W 
 
 I S 39 48 E 
 
 N 22 49 E 
 
 N 4 06 E 
 S 87 51 W 
 S 1 1 44 E 
 
 N II 41 E 
 N 50 04 W 
 S 21 12 W 
 
 N 10 33 E 
 N 39 47 W 
 S 22 50 w 
 
 1941 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 1933 Sam. 
 
 6430 Janes Island Light. 
 
 3258 I Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 1 84 1 Sam. 
 
 5802 j Somers Cove Light. 
 
 3738 ' Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 2168 Sam. 
 
 5343 Somers Cove Light. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 BROAD CREEK. 
 
 {Western Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards . 
 
 
 37 55 43- 19 
 
 75 50 04. 56 
 
 N 47 28 E 
 
 S 
 
 47 29 w 
 
 3842 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 
 
 N 18 57 W 
 
 S 
 
 18 58 E 
 
 1894 
 
 Watermelon Hummock 
 
 ' 
 
 
 S 59 51 W 
 
 N 
 
 59 48 E 
 
 7983 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 37 54 43-02 
 
 75 49 20.87 
 
 N 19 48 E 
 
 S 
 
 19 48 W 
 
 4916 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 
 
 N 29 54 W 
 
 s 
 
 29 55 E 
 
 2340 
 
 East. 
 
 
 
 N 89 40 W 
 
 S 
 
 89 43 E 
 
 5997 
 
 Sam. 
 
 37 54 42-50 
 
 75 50 04. 82 
 
 N 31 26 E 
 
 S 
 
 3> 27 W 
 
 5442 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 
 
 N 12 E 
 
 s 
 
 12 W 
 
 2046 
 
 East. 
 
 
 
 N 89 22 W 
 
 S 
 
 89 24 E 
 
 4823 
 
 Sam. 
 
 37 55 04. 64 
 
 75 50 32- 13 
 
 N 29 32 E 
 
 S 
 
 29 32 W 
 
 1494 
 
 East. 
 
 
 
 N 2 15 E 
 
 s 
 
 2 15 W 
 
 3093 
 
 Watermelon Hummock 
 
 
 
 S 80 23 W 
 
 N 
 
 80 21 E 
 
 4151 
 
 Sam. 
 
 37 55 04.58 
 
 75 51 06. 16 
 
 N 51 39 E 
 
 s 
 
 51 39 W 
 
 2098 
 
 East. 
 
 
 
 N 18 25 E 
 
 s 
 
 18 26 W 
 
 3259 
 
 Watermelon Hummock 
 
 
 
 s 77 42 w 
 
 N 
 
 77 41 E 
 
 3259 
 
 Sam. 
 
Siinuy of 'Oysfrr Bars, Soii/nsc/ Coitii/y, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 BROAD CREEK— Continued. 
 
 109 
 
 Cor- 
 ner of 
 
 Latitudt 
 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianguhition 
 
 bot- 
 tom 
 
 
 Forwar 
 
 i 
 
 
 Back 
 
 
 station 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 6 
 
 37 54 41 
 
 93 
 
 75 50 58-48 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 34 53 
 12 04 
 88 48 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 34 
 12 
 88 
 
 54 
 05 
 49 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 2517 
 3944 
 3390 
 
 East. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 7 
 
 37 54 40 
 
 64 
 
 75 52 59-74 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 65 43 
 52 43 
 49 37 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 65 
 
 52 
 49 
 
 45 
 43 
 33 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 5131 
 
 188 
 
 2921 
 
 East. 
 Sam. 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 8 
 
 37 54 43 
 
 46 
 
 75 52 59-66 
 
 N 
 .S 
 
 N 
 
 82 48 
 48 12 
 66 41 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 82 
 48 
 66 
 
 48 
 II 
 43 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 153 
 2986 
 5092 
 
 Sam. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 East. 
 
 WARE POINT. 
 (Northern Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. g.) 
 
 
 , ,/ 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 37 57 02.04 
 
 75 49 28. 14 
 
 S 61 20 W 
 S 20 06 W 
 S 88 07 W 
 
 N 61 20 E 
 N 20 05 E 
 N 88 06 E 
 
 1810 
 2830 
 i860 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 2 37 57 00. 82 
 
 75 48 42-30 
 
 S 73 37 W 
 S 40 01 w 
 S 88 09 E 
 
 N 73 36 E 
 N 40 00 E 
 
 N 88 08 W 
 
 2931 
 
 3418 
 
 635 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 3 
 
 37 56 47-45 
 
 75 48 49- 97 
 
 N 62 52 E 
 S 81 48 W 
 S 42 36 w 
 
 S 62 53 W 
 N 81 47 E 
 N 42 35 E 
 
 944 
 2633 
 
 2943 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 4 
 
 37 55 25.60 
 
 75 48 51-05 
 
 N 15 14 E 
 N 47 15 W 
 N 73 II W 
 
 S 15 14 w 
 S 47 16 E 
 S 73 12 E 
 
 3306 
 3512 
 2050 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 5 
 
 37 54 43-02 
 
 75 49 20. 87 
 
 N 19 48 E 
 N 29 54 W, 
 N 89 40 W 
 
 S 19 48 W 
 S 29 55 E 
 S 89 43 E 
 
 4916 
 2340 
 5997 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Sam. 
 
 6 
 
 37 55 43- 19 
 
 75 50 04. 56 
 
 N 47 28 E 
 N 18 57 W 
 S 59 51 W 
 
 S 47 29 W 
 S 18 58 E 
 N 59 48 E 
 
 3842 
 1894 
 7983 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
Siin'cy of Oyster Bars, Somerset Co/tiitv., Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CRAB BOTTOMS — Continued. 
 APES HOLE. 
 
 {Northern Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 True bearing i 
 
 - Distance' ^- S- "^^ * *^- S' triangiihitii 
 
 ( station 
 
 Fonvard Back 
 
 I 37 57 H- 29 75 48 12.92 
 
 37 56 41- 
 
 37 56 50. ^o 
 
 37 57 26.04 
 
 75 48 17.81 
 
 S 70 24 W 
 S 44 og W 
 S 17 29 W 
 
 N 72 12 E 
 N I 46 \V 
 S 55 12 W 
 
 75 48 38. 72 S So 50 W 
 S 45 25 W 
 S 70 55 E 
 
 ?5 48 31-38 
 
 75 48 49- 
 
 S 73 57 W 
 
 S 42 50 W 
 
 S 75 31 E 
 
 S 58 58 W 
 
 S 30 41 W 
 
 S 47 47 R 
 
 75 48 43. 29 S 58 58 W 
 S 32 03 W 
 S 37 >3 E 
 
 N 70 22 E 
 N 44 08 E 
 N 17 29 E 
 
 S 72 15 W 
 S I 46 E 
 N 55 II E 
 
 N 80 49 E 
 N 45 24 E 
 N 70 52 W 
 
 N 73 56 E 
 N 42 49 E 
 
 N 75 31 W 
 
 N 58 57 E 
 N 30 40 E 
 N 47 46 W 
 
 N 58 57 E 
 N 32 02 E 
 N 37 13 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 3818 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 4280 East. 
 
 498 Monkey. 
 
 6816 Scot. 
 
 614 Monkey. 
 
 3472 East. 
 
 2945 
 3218 
 
 3229 
 3660 
 
 354 
 
 3046 
 3909 
 I '34 
 
 3252 
 4091 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock, 
 
 East. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 
 East. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 Watermelon Hummock. 
 East. 
 
 1094 Monkey. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 6 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CLAM BEDS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The Maryland legislature of 1908 in an act" passed to prescribe additional duties 
 to be performed by the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners provided for the establish- 
 ment of boundaries of certain clam beds in Pocomoke Sound, which were to be ''sur- 
 veyed and designated on charts" and records prepared and filed in every particular as 
 provided for by the Marj'land laws for the survey of natural oyster bars. 
 
 The clam beds specified by the law are only 3 in number, with total acreage of 506 
 acres, the largest bed being 180 acres and the smallest 152 acres. 
 
 The boundaries of these clam beds were surveyed and established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the "Charts of Oyster Bars" published by the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in a manner identical with that used for the establishment of the oyster 
 bar boundaries. Therefore the "Explanation of descriptions of boundaries," under the 
 heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars," to be foimd in another part of this publication, 
 will apply to the clam beds. 
 
 ' For the text of this act see Appendix B of this pulilication. 
 
Sunry oj Oyslfr Rars, Soiurrsct Coiiii/y, Md. iii 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS Op' KEl.OCATI(.)N OF liOl'NUAKIES. 
 
 For similar reasons to those given under the previous heading, the "vSurveying 
 methods of relocation of boundaries," given under the heading of " Boundaries of oyster 
 burs," to be found in another part of this publication, will apply to clam beds. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CLAM BEDS. 
 
 WARE ROCK. 
 (Pocomoke Sound — Cliart No. p.) 
 
 Ct^T- True bearing 
 
 1)6(1 
 
 
 
 
 For 
 
 
 d 
 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 o , // 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 * 
 
 I 
 
 37 55 13- oo 
 
 75 48 09. 78 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 3 
 71 
 73 
 
 42 
 37 
 21 
 
 W 
 W 
 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 3 
 
 71 
 73 
 
 42 
 38 
 t8 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 3622 
 3230 
 10407 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 14- 6o 
 
 75 48 46. 62 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 1 1 
 65 
 71 
 
 54 
 09 
 20 
 
 E 
 W 
 W 
 
 vS 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 1 1 
 65 
 71 
 
 54 
 09 
 
 17 
 
 W 
 E 
 E 
 
 3640 
 2294 
 9486 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 3 
 
 37 55 41-57 
 
 75 48 32.21 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 85 
 
 7 
 
 88 
 
 52 
 51 
 43 
 
 E 
 E 
 
 w 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 85 
 
 7 
 
 88 
 
 49 
 51 
 44 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 8251 
 2676 
 2467 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Monkey. 
 East. 
 
 4 
 
 37 55 45- 79 
 
 75 48 13-64 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 88 
 67 
 
 58 
 19 
 30 
 
 w 
 w 
 w 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 2 
 88 
 67 
 
 58 
 18 
 30 
 
 E 
 
 E 
 W 
 
 2517 
 2964 
 10680 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 GRAVEL ROCK. 
 
 {Pocomoke Sound — Chart No. 9.) 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 37 55 11.66 
 
 75 47 39-42 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 15 55 
 74 39 
 74 47 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 15 57 
 74 41 
 74 42 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 3808 
 4020 
 11174 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 13-00 
 
 75 48 09.78 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 3 42 
 71 37 
 73 21 
 
 w 
 w 
 w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 3 42 
 71 38 
 73 18 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 3622 
 
 3230 
 10407 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 3 
 
 37 55 45-79 
 
 75 48 13-64 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 2 58 
 88 19 
 67 30 
 
 w 
 w 
 w 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 2 58 
 88 18 
 67 27 
 
 E 
 E 
 E 
 
 2517 
 2964 
 10680 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 4 
 
 37 55 50- 76 
 
 75 47 52-93 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 
 82 49 
 16 16 
 85 52 
 
 E 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 N 
 S 
 N 
 
 82 46 W 
 16 16 E 
 85 53 E 
 
 7237 
 2439 
 3525 
 
 Saxis Church. 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
"^ 
 
 Siin'ry of Oyxlcr Bars, Soiiirrsr/ Couitl\\ Md, 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF CLAM BEDS — Continued. 
 
 FLAT ROCK. 
 
 {Pocomoke Sound — Charts Nos. g and lo.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 ' ' 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 ol 
 
 
 
 
 
 bed 
 
 37 55 34- 84 
 
 75 46 56.00 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 Fonvard 
 
 37 26 W 
 85 47 W 
 72 43 W 
 
 Back 
 
 S 37 27 E 
 S 86 49 E 
 N 72 38 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3624 
 5044 
 12505 
 
 
 I 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 2 
 
 37 55 39- 26 
 
 75 47 40.94 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 20 II W 
 88 01 W 
 70 13 W 
 
 S 20 12 E 
 S 88 02 E 
 N 70 08 E 
 
 2908 
 3837 
 11416 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 3 
 
 37 56 08. 82 
 
 75 47 03. 84 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 49 00 W 
 79 52 W 
 67 30 W 
 
 S 49 00 E 
 N 79 50 E 
 N 67 25 E 
 
 2642 
 4904 
 12700 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
 4 
 
 37 55 43- 18 
 
 75 46 44- 80 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 43 56 W 
 89 59 W 
 71 56 w 
 
 S 43 57 E 
 S 89 59 E 
 N 71 51 E 
 
 3607 
 5336 
 12877 
 
 Monkey. 
 
 East. 
 
 Fox Island Poplar. 
 
APPENDIXES 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compHance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 {Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AK ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys 
 of the natural oyster beds. bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re presentatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid sur\ey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, sucli technically qualified persons as may be neces- 
 sary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30. 1906.] 
 
 AN .\CT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth 
 nineteen hundred and seven, and for other piu^poses. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 50095—08 15 113 
 
I 14 Sun'ey of Ovs/rr Bars, Sonirrse/ Cnunty, Md. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * por any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year nine- 
 teen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 (Act of Congress approved March 4. 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 nl surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [.\ct of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AX ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 2. 1906.] 
 
 .W ACT to establish and protnote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, 
 bars and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of 
 t his Act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. Be it en-acted by the General Assembly oj Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to Article 72 of the Code of PubUc General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis; and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic sur- 
 vey, of the largest scale, one copy for each of the coimties of this State in the waters of which there 
 are natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of 
 such county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 coimties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. 
 
 * * * * * * ♦ 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. * * * 
 
Sirn'ey of Oys/cr Bars, Sojiiersr/ Conn f v., Md. 115 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey, and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable, the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars and rocks, 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the. board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerks of the Circuit 
 Court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided ; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survej' and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey 
 and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed, other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesapeake 
 Bay and its tributaries withm the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural oyster beds, 
 bars or rocks, shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms, and open for disposal 
 by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon under the provisions 
 of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be so construed as to affect in any manner 
 the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appropriated or taken up under 
 the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. * * * 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the Survey, 
 is as follows: 
 
 An Act Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Mar>-land. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for any 
 person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, * * * 
 at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, surveying, 
 triangulating, or levelling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect the 
 objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that purpose, 
 doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2." And be it enacted, That in case the person or ])ersons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, 
 and then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses, (to be by 
 
 « Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United 
 States Court of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
ii6 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Somerset County^ Md. 
 
 them sworn or affirmed and examined) shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report 
 thereof and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five 
 days thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject 
 to an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as 
 aforesaid, and the said report so made as aforesaid, if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to 
 be final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of 
 said report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which ever 
 the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall be 
 heard before and the damages assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit 
 and pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who 
 shall first prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending 
 may reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered 
 with costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— LAWS RELATING TO SURVEY OF CLAM I3EDS. 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 6, 1908."] 
 
 AN ACT to prescribe additional duties to be performed by the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, to the duties already 
 prescribed for them by Chapter 71 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland of 1906. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall be the duty of the 
 Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, as soon after the passage of this Act as practicable, to have laid 
 out, surveyed and designated on charts provided for such purpose. Gravel Rock, Ware Rock, and Flat 
 Rock, being clam banks located in the waters of Pocotnoke Sound, in Somerset county, and State of 
 Maryland, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable the Hmits and bounda- 
 ries of each of the above named rocks, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey and 
 make the report and perform all other duties connected with said survey as said duties are prescribed 
 by Chapter 711 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland of 1906, pertaining to natural oyster 
 beds and bars. 
 
 Sec. 2. And be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That after said rocks shall have 
 been surveyed as provided in Section i of this Act, no part of them shall be leased to any person or 
 persons for the purpose of planting, bedding or cultivating oysters, thereon, but they shall be reserved to 
 the public in the State of Maryland for the sole purpose of taking clams therefrom, and shall be treated 
 in every particular as are the natural oyster beds or bars w-liich have been or shall be surveyed by the 
 Board of Shell Fish Commissioners under Chapter 71 1 of the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland 
 of 1906. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect from the date of its passage.' 
 
 «As published in bill form. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Soinrrsr/ Countv^ Md. 
 
 117 
 
 Appendix C— STATISTICS OF RESULTS OF THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF THE 
 GOVERNMENT AND STATE. 
 
 For a further understanding of the character of the oyster survey work that is being carried on 
 in Maryland the following statistical tabulations of the combined results of the various operations of 
 both the Government and State will be of value. In this connection it should be remembered that 
 these statistics only include the new work required to supplement the large amount of existing data 
 obtained from the archives of Coast and Geodetic Survey and utilized in the preparation of the charts 
 and technical records. 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated ". 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated ' 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Number of oyster lots leased and surveyed 
 
 Acres of oyster lots leased and surveyed 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted 
 
 Triangular ion landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangulatioii 
 
 Square miles of water covered by triangulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with chain apparatus. 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and chain apparatus — 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 38 
 203 
 362 
 
 369 
 440 
 
 27.566 I {'') 61.232 
 
 506 
 ■8S 
 
 375 
 296 
 679 
 17.904 
 47 
 
 595 
 66s 
 
 (") Less'quantitit 
 (.'•) Total area of 
 
 ed by statistics of more than one county, 
 atural oyster bars of Connecticut is 5,770 acres. 
 
 Appendix D.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from First Report of Shell Fish Commission.) 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters 
 of the State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 " To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, provision 
 was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the same. 
 It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State until the 
 natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
it8 Snr7<ey of Oyster Bars, Somerset County, Md. 
 
 NATITRAU BAR NOT DEFINED. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section goof the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DEFINITION OF A NATURAL OYSTER BAR. 
 
 DIVERSITY, OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be consid- 
 ered natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, 
 but interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms 
 should be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturalists, may 
 be made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 "The definition of a natural bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the extreme views given above and which has therefore been adopted by the 
 Commission, is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Wmdsor and George R . 
 Tood, V. Job T. Moore. It is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant 
 of land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them; and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody Would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and cannot be located or 
 appropriated by any individual." 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 TALBOT COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND 
 
 REPORT OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST 
 
 AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN COOPERATION 
 
 WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND 
 
 SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1912 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July 20, 1912. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, 
 together with certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and 
 use of the plats of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1912. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMann, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
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CERTIFICATION. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., May 4, 191 2. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in Talbot County by the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., May 4, igi2. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Cotnmission. 
 Swepson EarlE, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this pubHcation and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Talbot County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Talbot 
 County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners on July 20, 1912. 
 
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CONTENTS. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map follows 250 
 
 Letter op submittal 3 
 
 Certification S 
 
 Introduction 19 
 
 Publications 19 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 20 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 20 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey 20 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 22 
 
 Organization and equipment 23 
 
 Chronological statement of work , 23 
 
 Statistics 25 
 
 General remarks 25 
 
 Charts and maps 27 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 27 
 
 Leasing charts 28 
 
 Projections 29 
 
 Progress maps 29 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters 30 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 30 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 31 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 33 
 
 Explanation 33 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 33 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters 36 
 
 Chart No. 31 (entrance to Eastern Bay and vicinity) — 
 
 Thomas Point Shoal Light 36 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light 36 
 
 Tenk 36 
 
 Straight 37 
 
 Mouth 37 
 
 Matta 38 
 
 Batts 38 
 
 Turkey 39 
 
 Needle 39 
 
 Cox 39 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank {see also Chart No. 32) 40 
 
 Kemp Tower 40 
 
 Kemp J 40 
 
 End {see also Charts Nos. 32 and 34) 41 
 
 Lawn {see also Charts Nos. 32 and 34) 41 
 
 7 
 
8 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangiilation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. J2 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Pago. 
 
 Parsons 42 
 
 Parsons Island Water Tank 42 
 
 Norman 42 
 
 Alley 43 
 
 Bonnet 43 
 
 Brian Reference Station 44 
 
 Green 44 
 
 Benn 45 
 
 Hough 45 
 
 Won 45 
 
 Nose 46 
 
 Snout 46 
 
 South 47 
 
 Flat 47 
 
 Albert ■ 48 
 
 Le Seur 48 
 
 Attila 49 
 
 Tobine 49 
 
 Sang 49 
 
 Turn I 50 
 
 Go 50 
 
 Divide 51 
 
 Princess 51 
 
 Philip 52 
 
 Granary 52 
 
 Mom 52 
 
 Bush S3 
 
 Nub S3 
 
 Wheel S4 
 
 Pick S4 
 
 Comer (Wye River) S5 
 
 Right 55 
 
 Chew 55 
 
 Whale 56 
 
 Matter 56 
 
 Deck 57 
 
 Quarter 57 
 
 Nodim 57 
 
 Gusta 58 
 
 Sylvia 58 
 
 Baldwins 58 
 
 Cousin 59 
 
 Lloyd 59 
 
 Edward 60 
 
 Colonel 60 
 
 Shaw 60 
 
 Bmffs 61 
 
 Law 61 
 
 James (Miles River) 62 
 
 Frank '62 
 
 Wood 63 
 
Contents. ' 9 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast ano Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. J2 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Herr 63 
 
 Ollie 64 
 
 Swing 64 
 
 Fair 65 
 
 Second 65 
 
 But ' 65 
 
 Aber 66 
 
 Two 66 
 
 Face 67 
 
 Mais 67 
 
 Beak 68 
 
 Rieman 68 
 
 Leeds 68 
 
 Johnson (see also Chart No. 34) 69 
 
 Lowndes 6g 
 
 Draw 70 
 
 Chap 70 
 
 Villa 71 
 
 Easton 71 
 
 Henderson (see also Chart No. 34) 71 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank (see also Chart No. 34) 72 
 
 Millwind 72 
 
 Deewat 72 
 
 Spar 73 
 
 Sara 73 
 
 Seth 74 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank (see also Chart No. 31) 40 
 
 Pearson 74 
 
 Dixon 75 
 
 Lawn (see also Charts Nos. 31 and 34) 41 
 
 End (see also Charts Nos. 3 1 and 34) 41 
 
 Rod (see also Chart No. 34) 75 
 
 Otto (see also Chart No. 34) 75 
 
 (-'hart No. jj (Chesapeake Bay, Poplar Island to Sharps Island) — 
 
 Haddaway 76 
 
 Valliant 76 
 
 Poplar South 77 
 
 Great . 
 Front. 
 
 Wap 78 
 
 vSouthern M. E. Church 78 
 
 Black (see also Chart No. 36) 78 
 
 Sharps Island Light (see also Chart No. 36) 79 
 
 Jere (see also Chart No. 36) 79 
 
 Bar. 
 
 79 
 
 M. E. Church 80 
 
 Avalon 80 
 
 Schoolhouse Cupola 81 
 
 Peoples Chapel 81 
 
 Narrows 81 
 
 Eagle 81 
 
lO 
 
 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. jj (Chesapeake Bay, Poplar Island to Sharps Island) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Dunk 82 
 
 Hawk 82 
 
 Smith 83 
 
 Briary 83 
 
 Vine {see also Chart No. 34) 83 
 
 Cummings {see also Chart No. 34) 84 
 
 Dan {see also Chart No. 34) 84 
 
 Edmond 85 
 
 Warrior 85 
 
 Ball '. 86 
 
 Hen 86 
 
 Change 1910 {see also Chart No. 34) 86 
 
 Chef {see aho Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 87 
 
 Chart No. J4 (Choptank River and tributaries) — 
 
 Cummings {see also Chart No. ^2) 87 
 
 Dog 84 
 
 Rabbit 87 
 
 Grace 88 
 
 Mink 88 
 
 Harrison 89 
 
 Clump 8g 
 
 Lawn {see also Charts Nos. 31 and 32) 89 
 
 End {see also Charts Nos. 31 and 32) 41 
 
 Rod {see also Chart No. 32) 41 
 
 Otto {see also Chart No. 32) 75 
 
 Miller 75 
 
 Pink go 
 
 Bozman go 
 
 Bozman M. E. Church Spire gi 
 
 Koot 91 
 
 Fox gi 
 
 Dan {see also Chart No. 33) 92 
 
 Change 1910 {see also Chart No. 33) 84 
 
 Nelson 3 86 
 
 Annette 92 
 
 Myrtle 93 
 
 Coal 93 
 
 Tobe 93 
 
 Wire 94 
 
 Blanco 94 
 
 Ned gS 
 
 Caulk 95 
 
 Fairbanks 95 
 
 Pine 96 
 
 Luna 96 
 
 Cabin 97 
 
 Skinner 97 
 
 Bald 97 
 
 Rose 98 
 
 Gram 98 
 
 Bengal 98 
 
Contents. 1 1 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters) — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. ^4 (Choptank River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Eastman 99 
 
 Woodill 99 
 
 Delta 100 
 
 Marion 100 
 
 Willis 100 
 
 Neptune loi 
 
 Venus loi 
 
 Mars loi 
 
 Royal 102 
 
 Grave 102 
 
 Ray 102 
 
 Willey 103 
 
 Judge 103 
 
 Thelina ., 104 
 
 Elmore 104 
 
 Beverly 104 
 
 Samuel ' 105 
 
 Ansley 105 
 
 Harper 106 
 
 Taft 106 
 
 Hopkins 106 
 
 Spencer 107 
 
 Marshall 107 
 
 Clark 108 
 
 Holly io8 
 
 109 
 log 
 
 Marsh 
 
 Cedar 
 
 Ross log 
 
 Cook no 
 
 Peary no 
 
 Irish in 
 
 Roys in 
 
 Pont 112 
 
 Sticky 112 
 
 Vue. 
 Ila. . 
 
 Creek. 
 
 "3 
 "3 
 
 113 
 
 Benoni 2 114 
 
 Mutton 114 
 
 Tred 
 
 Bellevue. 
 Tar 
 
 "5 
 
 Peck 116 
 
 Tall 116 
 
 Plain 116 
 
 Spin : 117 
 
 Martin 117 
 
 Neva 118 
 
 Robertson 118 
 
 Stretch 119 
 
 May ng 
 
1 2 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 34 — (Choptank River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Peebee 119 
 
 Neck 120 
 
 Stab 120 
 
 Water 120 
 
 Radcliffe 121 
 
 Bateman •. 121 
 
 Melon 121 
 
 Gash 122 
 
 Camden 122 
 
 Blossom 123 
 
 Wall 123 
 
 Aye 123 
 
 Hunter 124 
 
 Weave 124 
 
 Twin 125 
 
 Toe 125 
 
 Trippe 125 
 
 Venture 126 
 
 Plow 126 
 
 Higher 127 
 
 All 127 
 
 Cam 127 
 
 Deux 128 
 
 Crack 128 
 
 Mistle 129 
 
 Layor 129 
 
 Borough 129 
 
 Golds 130 
 
 Mud 130 
 
 Town 131 
 
 Riverview {see also Chart No. 35) 131 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff {see also Chart No. 35) 131 
 
 First {see also Chart No. 35) 132 
 
 Bach {see also Chart No. 35) 132 
 
 Boone {see also Chart No. 35) 132 
 
 Enter {see also Chart No. 35) 133 
 
 Straw {see also Chart No. 35) . 133 
 
 Delahay {see also Chart No. 35) 134 
 
 Kent {see also Chart No. 35) 134 
 
 Harry {see also Chart No. 35) 134 
 
 Charles {see also Chart No. 35) 135 
 
 Potato {see also Chart No. 35) 135 
 
 Ritter {see also Chart No. 35) 13O 
 
 .Show {see also Chart No. 35) 136 
 
 Kit {see also Chart No. 35) 136 
 
 Moke {see also Chart No. 35) 137 
 
 Poco {see also Chart No. 35) 137 
 
 Healey {see also Chart No. 35) 137 
 
 Maslin {see also Chart No. 35) 138 
 
 Mean {see also Chart No. 35) 138 
 
 Jay {see also Chart No. 35) 139 
 
Contents. 1 3 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 34 (Clioptank River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Berry (see also Chart No. 35) 139 
 
 Landeye {see also Chart No. 35) 139 
 
 Choptank River Light (see also Charts Nos. 35 and 37) 140 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank (see also Chart No. 32) 140 
 
 St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire 72 
 
 Margo 140 
 
 Gibbs 141 
 
 Long 141 
 
 Beg 141 
 
 Search 142 
 
 Tug 142 
 
 Hunting 143 
 
 Spree 143 
 
 Whit 144 
 
 Dorrance 144 
 
 Tang 145 
 
 Johnson (sec also Chart No. 32) 69 
 
 Henderson (see also Chart No. 32) 71 
 
 Bethel 145 
 
 Fig 145 
 
 Doctor 146 
 
 McConnell 146 
 
 Kirk 147 
 
 Ham 147 
 
 Comb 148 
 
 Hall 148 
 
 Bamett 149 
 
 Maiden 149 
 
 Stony 150 
 
 Chart No. 35 (Upper Choptank River) — 
 
 Riverview (see also Chart No. 34) 131 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff (see also Chart No. 34) 131 
 
 First (see also Chart No. 34) 132 
 
 Bach (see also Chart No. 34). . . .' 132 
 
 Boone (see also Chart No. 34) 132 
 
 Enter (see also Chart No. 34) 133 
 
 Straw (see also Chart No. 34) , 133 
 
 Delahay (see also Chart No. 34) 124 
 
 Kent (see also Chart No. 34) 134 
 
 Harry (see also Chart No. 34) 134 
 
 Charles (see also Chart No. 34) 135 
 
 Potato (see also Chart No. 34) , 135 
 
 Ritter (see also Chart No. 34) 136 
 
 Show (see also Chart No. 34) 136 
 
 Kit (see also Chart No. 34) 136 
 
 Moke (see also Chart No. 34) _ 137 
 
 Poco (see also Chart No. 34) 137 
 
 Healey (see also Chart No. 34) 137 
 
 Maslin (see also Chart No. 34) 138 
 
 Mean (see also Chart No. 34) 138 
 
 Jay (see also Chart No. 34) 139 
 
14 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j5 (Upper Choptank River)- — Continued. Pa^c 
 
 Berry {see also Chart No. 34) 139 
 
 Landeye {see also Chart No. 34) 139 
 
 Ciioptank River Light {see also Cliarts Nos. 34 and 37) 140 
 
 Chlora 150 
 
 Trappe 151 
 
 Lan 151 
 
 Rice 152 
 
 Inez 152 
 
 Gis IS3 
 
 Grubin 153 
 
 Black Beacon 153 
 
 Howells 154 
 
 Red 154 
 
 Double i55v 
 
 Boling 155 
 
 Rear 156 
 
 Chancellor 156 
 
 Barber 157 
 
 Duck 157 
 
 Jam 158 
 
 Spindle 158 
 
 Bank 158 
 
 Raccoon 159 
 
 Blind 159 
 
 Up 159 
 
 Myrtle 160 
 
 Hut 160 
 
 House , 161 
 
 Saw 161 
 
 Wick •. 161 
 
 War •. 162 
 
 Gander 162 
 
 Chief 163 
 
 Shell 163 
 
 Whitehall 164 
 
 Kerry 164 
 
 Shoal t ] 65 
 
 R. Cambridge Tall Stack 165 
 
 R. Cambridge Spire 165 
 
 Cambridge Stand Pipe , r65 
 
 Cambridge 165 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon 166 
 
 Command 166 
 
 Dicks Water Tank 167 
 
 Howard 167 
 
 Toot 167 
 
 Le Compte 16S 
 
 Large Water Tank 168 
 
 Castle 16S 
 
Contents. 15 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic ♦Survey trtangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations in county and adjacent waters — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. j(5 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Little Choptank River) — Page. 
 
 Sharps Island Light (see also Chart No. 33) 79 
 
 Jere (see also Chart No. 33) 79 
 
 Black (see also Chart No. 33) 78 
 
 Chef (see also Charts Nos. 33 and 37) 87 
 
 Cook Point Windmill (see also Chart No. 37) 169 
 
 Brannock (see also Chart No. 37) 170 
 
 Robins (see also Chart No. 37) 169 
 
 James (Little Choptank River) (see also Chart No. 37) 170 
 
 Chart No. J7 (Little Choptank River and tributaries) — 
 
 Choptank River Light (see also Charts Nos. 34 and 35) 140 
 
 Comer (Choptank River) 170 
 
 Dot 171 
 
 Chef (see also Charts Nos. 33 and 36) 87 
 
 Cook Point Windmill (see also Chart No. 36) 169 
 
 Brannock (see also Chart No. 36) 170 
 
 Robins (see also Chart No. 36) 169 
 
 James (Little Choptank River) (see also Chart No. 36) ' 170 
 
 Boundaries of Oyster Bars: 
 
 Explanation 172 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 173 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 174 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county ' — 
 
 Chart No. 57 (entrance to Eastern Bay and vicinity) — 
 
 Poplar Island (see also Chart No. 33) 177 
 
 Lows Point (see also Chart No. 33) 178 
 
 Marys Delight 178 
 
 Wades Point 179 
 
 Sedge Marsh 179 
 
 Rich Neck 180 
 
 Tilghmans Point (see also Chart No. 32) 180 
 
 Upper Harris Creek (see also Charts Nos. 32 and 34) 181 
 
 Chart No. jS (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — 
 
 Tilghmans Point (see also Chart No. 31) 180 
 
 Upper Hill 181 
 
 Aldridges Discovery 182 
 
 Horseshoe 182 
 
 Turtle Back i8c 
 
 Sea Turtle 183 
 
 Bozman Neck 183 
 
 Hambleton Hill 184 
 
 West End 1S4 
 
 Hambleton : 185 
 
 Tidemill 185 
 
 Scotland 186 
 
 Deep Water Point 186 
 
 Ash Craft 187 
 
 Second Point (see also Chart No. 34) 187 
 
 Wild Ground 188 
 
 Sycamore 188 
 
 East End 189 
 
 ' See sejiarate publications for boundaries of natural bars in adjacent counties. 
 
1 6 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries of Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 52 (Eastern Bay and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Herring Island 189 
 
 Wye Town 190 
 
 Bruff3 Island 190 
 
 Shaw Bay Hill 191 
 
 Race Horse (Talbot County) 191 
 
 Winders Bank 192 
 
 Poplar Point 192 
 
 Juniper 193 
 
 Upper Harris Creek {see also Charts Nos. 31 and 34) 181 
 
 Chart No. J3 (Chesapeake Bay, Poplar Island to Sharps Island) — 
 
 Poplar Island {see also Chart No. 31) 177 
 
 Lows Point {see also Chart No. 31) 178 
 
 Poplar Island Narrows 193 
 
 Bay Hundred 194 
 
 Pone 195 
 
 Stone {see also Chart No. 36) 195 
 
 Clay Bank {see also Chart No. 36) ig6 
 
 Sharps {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 196 
 
 Black Walnut {see also Charts Nos. 36 and 37) 197 
 
 Sands 197 
 
 Pleasant Hill {see also Charts Nos. 34 and 36) 198 
 
 Church Hill {see also Chart No. 34) ig8 
 
 Wild Cherry Tree 199 
 
 Tumrow {see also Chart No. 34) 199 
 
 Tilghman Wharf 200 
 
 Change 200 
 
 Eagle Point 201 
 
 Turkey Neck 201 
 
 Mill Point 202 
 
 Hunts 202 
 
 Seths Point 203 
 
 Lodges 203 
 
 Walnut 204 
 
 Smith Point 204 
 
 Little Neck {see also Chart No. 34) 205 
 
 Chart No. 34 (Choptank River and tributaries) — 
 
 Little Neck {see also Chart No. ^3) 205 
 
 Rabbit Island 205 
 
 Upper Harris Creek {see also Charts Nos. 31 and 32) 181 
 
 Pleasant Hill {see also Charts Nos. ^^ and 36) 198 
 
 Dawson 206 
 
 Church Hill {see also Chart No. 33) 198 
 
 France 206 
 
 Great Marsh 207 
 
 Tumrow {see also Chart No. ^;i) 199 
 
 Long Point Woods 207 
 
 Great Bar 208 
 
 Brown : 208 
 
 Deep Neck 209 
 
 Mulberry Point 209 
 
 Broad Creek Middleground 210 
 
Contents. 1 7 
 
 Boundaries of Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued . 
 
 Chart No. 34 (Choptank River and tributaries) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Well Point •■■!'-.■ -v 210 
 
 Pompes 211 
 
 Coopers Point 211 
 
 Judys Point 212 
 
 Brushy Point 212 
 
 Willeys Island Flats 212 
 
 Holland Point 213 
 
 Harrison 214 
 
 Cedar Point ., 214 
 
 Drum Point 214 
 
 Joe Harris Flats 215 
 
 Pin Cushion 215 
 
 Willeys Island — ,. 216 
 
 Fox 216 
 
 Royston 217 
 
 Irish Creek 217 
 
 Choptank Lumps {see also Chart No. 37) 218 
 
 Benoni (see also Chart No. 37) 219 
 
 Light House {see also Charts Nos. 35 and 37) 219 
 
 Back Shore {see also Charts Nos. 35 and 37) ., 220 
 
 Bachelor Point {see also Chart No. 35) 220 
 
 Fox Hole ' • 221 
 
 Stone Church {see also Chart No. 35) 221 
 
 Town Point 222 
 
 Stewart Island 222 
 
 Goose Neck 223 
 
 Pecks Point 223 
 
 Mares Point 224 
 
 Louis Cove 224 
 
 Bamings Cove 225 
 
 Old House Point 225 
 
 Trippe 226 
 
 Bakers Cove 226 
 
 Marshy 227 
 
 Flatty 227 
 
 Orem 228 
 
 Double Mills 228 
 
 Johnston 229 
 
 Camden Point 229 
 
 Watermelon Point 229 
 
 Hopkins {see also Chart No. 35) 230 
 
 Willis {see also Chart No. 35) 230 
 
 Island Creek {see also Chart No. 35) 231 
 
 Matthews {see also Chart No. 35) 232 
 
 Second Point {see also Chart No. 32) 187 
 
 Old Orchard 232 
 
 Gibsons Flats 233 
 
 Bazzles Hill 233 
 
 Long Point 234 
 
 Bamett 234 
 
 Cox 235 
 
 53485—12 2 
 
i8 Contents. 
 
 Boundaries op Oyster Bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars in county — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 35 (Upper Choptank River) — Page. 
 
 Stone Church {see also Chart No. 34) 221 
 
 Bachelor Point {see also Chart No. 34) 220 
 
 Light House {see also Charts Nos. 34 and 37) 219 
 
 Back Shore {see also Charts Nos. 34 and 37) 220 
 
 Hopkins {see also Chart No. 34) 230 
 
 Willis {see also Chart No. 34) 230 
 
 Island Creek {see also Chart No. 34) 231 
 
 Matthews {see also Chart No. 34) 232 
 
 Chlora Point 235 
 
 Beacons 236 
 
 La Trappe 236 
 
 Howells Point 237 
 
 Dickinson 238 
 
 Kirby 238 
 
 Scraping Line 239 
 
 Bolingbroke Sand 239 
 
 The Black Buoy 239 
 
 Sugar Loaf 240 
 
 Chancellor Point 240 
 
 British Harbour 241 
 
 Goose Point 241 
 
 Mill Dam « ' 242 
 
 Jamaica Point 242 
 
 Spar Buoy 242 
 
 Chart No. 36 (Chesapeake Bay, vicinity of Little Choptank River) — 
 
 Clay Bank {see also Chart No. 33) 196 
 
 Sharps {see also Charts Nos. 33 and 37) 196 
 
 Stone (.fee also Chart No. 33) 195 
 
 Black Walnut {see also Charts Nos. 33 and 37) 197 
 
 Chart No. ^y (Little Choptank River and tributaries) — 
 
 Sharps {see also Charts Nos. ■i,-^ and 36) 196 
 
 Black Walnut {see also Charts Nos. 33 and 36) 197 
 
 Choptank Lumps {see also Chart No. 34) 218 
 
 Benoni {see also Chart No. 34) 219 
 
 Light House {see also Charts Nos. 34 and 35) 219 
 
 Back Shore {see also Charts Nos. 34 and 35) 220 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 243 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 247 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland 248 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined ooerations of the Government and State. . 230 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, TALBOT COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws ' authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations ^ of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.^ The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary.'' 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports ° of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland, ° including results of biological 
 
 • See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau of Fisheries with the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 2 See Appendix C for a siunmary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster survey" as now being 
 carried on in Maryland. 
 
 3 These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 at Washington. D. C. The publications now ready for issue are those for Anne Anmdel, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, 
 Charles, St. Marys. Baltimore. Kent. Queen Annes. and Talbot Counties. 
 
 * The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the requirements of the oyster- 
 culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster 
 culture as soon as practicable after the completion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each 
 arranged for distribution and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 5 These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission. Marine Bank Building, Baltimore, Md. They 
 are issued annually in October, and the first, second, third, and fourth reports are now available for distribution. 
 
 ^ See Appendix B for an extract from the "Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, " giving a concise summary 
 of the " Haman oyster-cultin-e law. " 
 
 19 
 
20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientilic 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State.' 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Sur\-ey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.- A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.' 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the index of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 1 See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 ^ Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, assistant. Bureau 
 
 of Fisheries. 
 
 3 For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster-survey work of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 
 see the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 21 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars but also to the Government for any future work it may do in 
 the regions covered by the oyster-survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various shellfish 
 bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts is further 
 added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions which should 
 minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way, and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars 
 of Anne Arundel County" : 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster-bar and other boimdaries established. At the same time the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last 65 years. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN TALBOT 
 
 COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The following letters, together with the laws ' of the United States relating to the 
 subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for all legitimate 
 development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the survey of 
 oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the aid and many 
 valuable suggestions received from the officers of the survey at Washington, have proved 
 very beneficial to the work and are greatly appreciated: 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washiiiglon, June 2, igo6. 
 vSir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be designated 
 to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the provisions of the 
 act efTective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor of Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July J, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of the 
 steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector * * *. 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the Commissioners, prepare a program of work, and submit estimates in the usual 
 form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 ******* 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTMANN, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. Steamer "Endeavor," Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ^ For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 23 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, and 
 temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the field 
 and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the office 
 at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house-boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 party has had the constant use of the large launch Inspector and several other boats fur- 
 nished by its own service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of Fisheries launch Can- 
 vasback ' and the steamer Governor McLane ' of the State Fishery Force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and con- 
 sists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Talbot County ' dates from 
 July 6, 1909, when the Maryland Shell Fish Commission house-boat Oyster was towed 
 by the State Fishery Force steamer Governor McLane to an anchorage in the northern 
 part of Prospect Bay near the southern entrance to Kent Narrows. From this harbor 
 as headquarters a few additional triangulation observations were made in Kent County, 
 although the greater part of the work was confined to Talbot and Queen Annes Counties. 
 
 On July 22, 1909, the house-boat was moved to the vicinity of Rockhall, and all 
 field work in Talbot County was discontinued until August 13, 1909, when the Oyster 
 was shifted back to Eastern Bay side of Kent Narrows, where she remained only two 
 weeks. During this period Governor Crothers and party visited the house-boat and 
 thoroughly examined into the manner and methods of the work of the Maryland oyster 
 survey. 
 
 On August 28, 1909, the Oyster was towed to Haddaway Cove in Talbot County, 
 where she stayed for only three days on account of the exposed position of the anchorage. 
 
 On August 31, 1909, the Oyster changed her anchorage to the very snug harbor 
 inside of Poplar Island, where she remained until all the open Chesapeake Bay work 
 was practically completed as far south as Tilghmans Island. While at this anchorage, 
 one subparty living on shore was engaged on triangulation in Harris Creek with hired 
 boats and an extra party of hands. 
 
 ^ By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore. United States Bureau of Fisheries. 
 2 By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 ' The field work of Talbot County was so intermixed with that of Queen Annes and Dorchester Counties that the chronological 
 statement of the work in one of these cotmties necessarily includes a considerable part of the work of the other two cotinties. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Oi S^pten'jir 22, ig:)?, the houie-boat was tojved to Dai Cove in Harris Creek . 
 From this anchorage the triangulation of Harris Creek, as well as a considerable part of 
 Broad Creek, was completed. 
 
 On October 16, 1909, the house-boat was moved back to Eastern Bay and tied up 
 at the railway wharf at Claiborne. From this point the triangulation of Eastern Bay 
 and its northern tributaries west of Kent Narrows was practically completed. 
 
 On October 29, 1909, the Oyster was moved to an anchorage in Tilghmans Creek, 
 which is a branch of the Miles River. The next day completed a month's field work, 
 which was notable as far as triangulation was concerned, on account of the number of 
 stations which were established, marked, described, and located by observations. This 
 number was 108, which is considerably larger than any previous month's record. A 
 good part of this work was carried on by subparty living on shore at Cambridge. 
 
 On December i, 1909, the house-boat Oyster was moved from Tilghmans Creek, 
 where she had been for over a month, to an anchorage off St. Michaels. From this 
 harbor the remaining triangulation of Wye River and Miles River was practically 
 completed. 
 
 On December 21, 1909, active field work in Talbot County for the calendar year was 
 closed at St. Michaels, but a signal-building subparty continued field work from quarters 
 on shore at Oxford for two days longer. 
 
 On December 24, 1909, the field season for the Government parties was officially 
 closed, but the monthly employees remained on the house-boat at Baltimore preparing 
 launches and boats for the winter. All officers were on leave from the 25 th to 31st. 
 
 On January 3, 1910, which was the first working day of the year, the winter's office 
 work commenced, and the repairs to launches and construction of triangulation monu- 
 ments were taken up on the house-boat Oyster by the foreman and two men. 
 
 The office work, which consisted of the completion of records, revising descriptions 
 of location of triangulation stations, triangulation computations, oyster-bar computa- 
 tions, preparation of manuscripts of technical publications, drafting and scaling bound- 
 aries of oyster bars, etc., continued without a break, except as noted in the following 
 paragraph. 
 
 During the period covered by the winter's office work the Maryland Legislature was 
 in session, and as the consideration of oyster legislation formed a very important and 
 prominent part of its proceedings, considerable time of the chief of party and his officers 
 was expended in gathering and imparting information requested by various State 
 officials. 
 
 On March 14, 1910, a subparty was organized and put in the field to complete 
 certain necessary details of triangulation in Talbot and Dorchester Counties. This 
 party first went to St. Michaels, then to Cambridge, and finally to Oxford, where the 
 main party on the house-boat was joined at the end of April. 
 
 On April 30, 1910, the house-boat Oyster was towed from Baltimore by the State 
 steamer McLane to an anchorage in Tar Creek, near Bellevue.. While at this harbor the 
 house-boat was cleaned, painted, and generally overhauled for the season's work, and 
 at the same time triangulation was being carried on to completion in Tred Avon River, 
 Island Creek, and other tributaries of lower Choptank River. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 25 
 
 On May 30, 1910, the house-boat shifted her anchorage to Tred Avon River off 
 Oxford, where she remained until the practical completion of all the remaining triangula- 
 tion and other oyster survey work in Talbot County except in the upper Choptank River. 
 
 On June 30, 1910, the Oyster was towed to an anchorage off Cambridge, and from 
 this point the oyster survey work of Talbot County in upper Choptank River was car- 
 ried on to completion, together with that of Dorchester County in the adjacent region. 
 
 On July 20, 1910, the house-boat Oyster was moved to the Patuxent River off 
 Solomons Island, and no further field work was done in Talbot County except from June 
 20 to June 21, 1912, when a small party was put in the field to complete certain necessary 
 details of triangulation in Talbot and Dorchester Counties. 
 
 The office work connected with the oyster survey of Talbot County, including the 
 computation of geographic information and the drafting necessary for the preparation 
 for publication of the oyster charts and the technical records of that county, was carried 
 on intermittingly with the office work of other counties from the beginning of the field 
 work in Talbot County on July 6, 1909, to the time of filing of the certified oyster charts 
 and technical records in the archives of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission and with the 
 clerk of the circuit court of Talbot County on July 20, 191 2. 
 
 ST.^TISTICS.' 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 315 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 311 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 308 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 30 
 
 New triangulation stations established 306 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 336 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 230 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) 240 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 14 
 
 Triangles computed 672 
 
 Geographic positions computed 330 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 67 1 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 2, 013 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 336 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 132 
 
 " Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication 7 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 ' These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in 
 connection with the oyster survey of this county, and do not include the many thousands of soundings and examinations of the 
 character of the bottom made by the engineers of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey as hydrographic records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of Mary- 
 land, See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and the State," 
 
26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. P. Moore, 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Commis- 
 sion's annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic oyster 
 investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government work and 
 aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Mr. Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house-boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 To Mr. Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge 
 of the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing 
 important information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS.' 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts of the natural oyster bars of Talbot County published by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey from results of the surveys of the Government in coopera- 
 tion with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission consist of seven sheets covering all the 
 oyster-producing waters of that county. They are published on the large scale of 
 I part in 20,000 (approximately 3^^ inches to a statute mile) and are constructed on 
 polyconic projections; and all information shown on them is based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries estabHshed by the Commis- 
 sion, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Talbot County and in the office of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, as 
 required by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used in making the survey, together mth the hydrography and topography ^ 
 necessary to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily under- 
 standable both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public 
 who may become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The comers of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of comers 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a comer 
 of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number corre- 
 sponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners correspond 
 with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the heading "Bound- 
 aries of natural oyster bars. " 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this publi- 
 cation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a particular 
 oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Contents" and 
 
 1 These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 2 Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Talbot County, prepared and pub- 
 lished by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. WilUam Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland 
 Geological Survey in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey. 
 
 a? 
 
28 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot Comity, Md. 
 
 the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name of a bar or 
 landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at the end of this 
 publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and then examine 
 the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell fish indus- 
 tries. The I -fathom contour (6 feet) and the 5-fathom curve (30 feet) correspond 
 in a general way to the inner and outer limits of all the oyster bars surveyed. The 
 3-fathom contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on 
 the oyster bars, and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate 
 the outer limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" and the 
 boundaries of the "waters contiguous to the county" opened up for the leasing with 
 Talbot County are plainly indicated on the charts. A full technical description of 
 these boundaries is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries of county 
 waters. " 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measurements 
 of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart within the 
 boundaries of the different shell fish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Talbot County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, 
 Wicomico, Worcester, Calvert, Charles, St. Marys, Baltimore, Kent, and Queen Annes 
 Counties, have been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the 
 Commission. They are constructed on polyconic projections on the scales of i part in 
 5,000 or I part in 10,000, as the needs of oyster culture may require, and the information 
 shown on them is based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable records 
 of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of irreg- 
 ular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be of 
 rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing charts 
 have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small rectan- 
 gles of I acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to the area under consideration, and 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 29 
 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as possible. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in the Marine Bank Building at Baltimore. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections' covering Talbot County waters are 14 in number 
 and on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, but the sextant positions which determine the location of the legal 
 boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission were plotted 
 by the draftsman of the Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Sui'vey, at Washington, and the other set in the archives of the Shell 
 Fish Commission. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in Talbot County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of 
 all the charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the 
 location and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, 
 and the "boundaries of county waters" estabUshed by the Commission for the purpose of 
 carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps ^ accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 1 For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
 ^ These maps and reports can be obtained by application to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, Marine Bank Building, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS.' 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line ^ between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Talbot 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the "oyster" 
 charts and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is technically 
 described and defined as follows : 
 
 Commencing at the head of the oyster-producing waters of Wye River on the channel boundary- 
 line between Talbot County and Queen Annes Cotmty; thence following the channel boundary line 
 between Talbot County and Queen Annes County down the upper Wye River to a point situated in 
 the vicinity of the eastern end of Wye Island; thence continuing down the channel of the branch of 
 Wye River running south of Wye Island along the boundary line between Talbot County and Queen 
 Annes County, as laid down on "Chart No. 32, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," to the mouth of Wye 
 River; thence continuing along the boundary line between Talbot County and Queen Annes County, as 
 laid down on " Chart No. 32, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, " passing into Miles River in a curved line 
 about half way between Herring Island and Bennett Point and then down Miles River to a point situated 
 about 1^4 miles northeast of Tilghmans Point in the Eastern Bay entrance of Miles River; thence continu- 
 ing on the boundary line between Talbot County and Queen Annes County in Eastern Bay as laid down 
 on "Charts Nos. 31 and 32, Natural Ojster Bars, Maryland," to a point situated in the Chesapeake Bay 
 entrance of Eastern Bay defined by the intersection of the boundary line between Talbot County and 
 Queen Annes County and a straight line between a point on Kent Point on the southern extremity of 
 Kent Island defined by ^latitude 38° 50' 05.1" and longitude 76° 22' 06.2" and a point situated on Wades 
 Point on the eastern side of the entrance of Eastern Bay defined by latitude 38° 49' 34.2" and longitude 
 76° 18' 04.5"; thence in a straight line across the eastern half of the Chesapeake Bay entrance of Eastern 
 Bay to a point on Wades Point defined by latitude 38° 49' 34.2" and longitude 76° 18' 04.5"; thence in 
 a southerly direction along the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards 
 in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on Lows Point 
 defined by latitude 38° 46' 33.4" and longitude 76° 20' 07.4"; thence in a straight line across the 
 northern entrance of Poplar Island Narrows to a point situated on the northern end of Poplar Island 
 defined by latitude 38° 46' 42.8" and longitude 76° 22' 23.0"; thence along the mean low water line or 
 across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the western shore of 
 
 ^ For a complete historical and legal description of tlie boundaries of the counties of Maryland, the valuable publication 
 entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews 
 and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, superintendent, sh*ould 
 be consulted, as the boundaries described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of 
 carrying out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 2 See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the progress map at the end of this 
 publication. 
 
 ' Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Siu^ey. 
 
 30 
 
Survey~of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 31 
 
 Poplar Island to a point situated on the southern end of the main part of Poplar Island defined by lati- 
 tude 38° 45' 17.5" and longitude 76° 22' 43.6"; thence in a straight line across an inlet into Poplar Island 
 Harbor to a point situated on the western extremity of the detached part of Poplar Island known as 
 Coaches Neck defined by latitude 38° 45' 08.8" and longitude 76° 22' 35.3"; thence along the mean 
 low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the 
 western and southern shore of a detached part of Poplar Island known as Coaches Neck to a point 
 situated on its eastern extremity defined by latitude 38" 44' 59.4" and longitude 76° 21' 46.5"; 
 thence in a straight line across the southern entrance of Poplar Island Narrows to a point situated 
 on the mainland on Great Marsh Point defined by latitude 38° 44' 56.0" and longitude 76° 20' 34.2"; 
 thence in a southerly direction along the mean low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less 
 than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated 
 on the northern side of the entrance to Front Creek defined by latitude 38° 43' 47.5" and longitude 
 76° 20' 34.0"; thence in a straight line across the Chesapeake Bay entrance of Front Creek and Knapps 
 Narrows to a point situated on the southern side of Chesapeake Bay entrance of Knapps Narrows defined 
 by latitude 38° 43' 14.8" and longitude 76° 20' 27.6"; thence in a southerly direction along the mean 
 low water line or across the mouth of all inlets less than 100 yards in width, as the case may be, of the 
 eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay to a point situated on Blackwalnut Point on the northwestern side of 
 the Chesapeake Bay entrance of lower Choptank River defined by latitude 38° 40' 06.6" and longitude 
 76° 20' 24.7"; thence in a straight line ending at a point situated on Cook Point on the southeastern side 
 of the Chesapeake Bay entrance of lower Choptank River defined by latitude 38° 37' 55.7" and longitude 
 76° 17' 28.7" to a point on this line defined by its intersection with boundary line in lower Choptank 
 River between Talbot County and Dorchester County as laid down on "Charts Nos. 33, 36, and 37, Natu- 
 ral Oyster Bars, Maryland;" thence along the boundary line in lower Choptank River between Talbot 
 Coimty and Dorchester County as laid down on "Charts Nos. 33, 34, 36, and 37, Natural Oyster Bars, 
 Maryland," to the entrance of upper Choptank River between Castle Haven Point and Island Creek; 
 thence continuing along the boundary line between Talbot County and Dorchester Coimty up the 
 channel of upper Choptank River pass the city of Cambridge around Chancellors Point and pass the 
 town of Choptank, all as laid down on " Chart No. 35, Natural Oyster Bars, Mar)'land; ' ' thence continuing 
 up tlie channel boundary line of upper Choptank River between Talbot Coimty and Dorchester County 
 to the head of the oyster-producing waters. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the ofifice of the said commissioners 
 in the city of Baltimore," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the 
 respective counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. 
 
 This boundary line has been delineated on the "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and is technically described and defined 
 as follows : 
 
 Commencing at a point in the Chesapeake Bay entrance of Eastern Bay defined by the intersection of 
 the boundary line between Talbot County and Queen Annes County, as laid down on "Chart No. 31, 
 Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland, ' ' with a straight line across the Chesapeake Bay entrance of Eastern Bay, 
 
32 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 defined at its western end by a point situated on the southern extremity of Kent Island in latitude 
 38° 50' 05.1" and longitude 76° 22' 06. 2" and defined at its eastern end by a point situated on Wades 
 Point on the eastern side of the entrance of Eastern Bay in latitude 38° 49' 34.2" and longitude 76° 18' 
 04.5"; thence along the boundary line between Talbot County and Queen Annes County, passing into 
 Chesapeake Bay between Kent Island and Poplar Island, as laid down on " Chart No. 31 , Natural Oyster 
 Bars, Maryland," to a point situated in Chesapeake Bay about 3^ miles southwest of Bloody Point Bar 
 Light defined by latitude 38° 46' 06.6" and longitude 76° 26' 37.1"; thence in a straight line in a southerly 
 direction with Chesapeake Bay to a point situated in Chesapeake Bay about 3^^ miles east of Hog Point 
 and $yi miles southwest of Poplar Island, defined by latitude 38° 42' 33.4" and longitude 76° 27' 40.0"; 
 thence in a straight line in a southerly direction witli Chesapeake Bay to a point situated in Chesapeake 
 Bay about 5^ miles southwest of Sharps Island Light and 5^ miles nordiwest of James Island, defined 
 by latitude 38° 34' 29.6" and longitude 75° 26' 17.0"; thence along the boundary line between Talbot 
 County and Dorchester County, passing south of Sharps Island into the Chesapeake Bay entrance of tlie 
 lower Choptank River, as laid down on "Charts Nos. ^^k 36, and 37, Natural Oyster Bars, Maryland," 
 to a point defined by the intersection of this boundary line with a straight line across the entrance of 
 lower Choptank River, defined at its northwestern end by a point situated on Blackwalnut Point in 
 latitude 38° 40' 06.6" and longitude 76° 20' 24,7" and defined at its southeastern end by a point situated 
 on Cook Point in latitude 38° 37' 55.7" and longitude 76° 17' 28.7".' 
 
 ^ Latitudes and longitudes based on the United States standard datum of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 They gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions : 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 53485—12 3 33 
 
34 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locahty of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 (approximately 3^^ inches to a statute mile) and show the locations of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from {not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church, etc. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the center mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in some instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 35 
 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." The 
 location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed for 
 plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station." ' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 monuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the "refer- 
 ence station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument " are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a triangle, 
 with the letters "M. S. F. C. " arranged around the vertex and the letters "U. S. C. S." 
 underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the center of the top 
 of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been broken off without 
 disturbing the bottom, the center of its square section can be used as the location of the 
 station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many 
 cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when both 
 of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a lighthouse, church spire, 
 or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00," 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing ^ of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside its 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 * Geographic coordinates (latitude. longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the "observed stations" or of the 
 "reference stations " described in this publication can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 3 The mean magnetic variation for Talbot County was 6* lo' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 
36 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three dififerent 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles, and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner, the accuracy of the directions are 
 indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 THOMAS POINT SHOAL LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chesapeake Bay offshore about 1% miles southeast of Thomas 
 Point and 3 miles south of entrance to chaimel to AnnapoKs. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a hexagonal screw-pile structure known as Thomas Point 
 Shoal Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. 
 
 References — o / // 
 
 "Thomas 3" (N 56° 07' W) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 BLOODY POINT BAR LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Offshore of southwestern end of Kent Island on northern side of entrance to Eastern 
 Bay about 1% miles southwest of Bloody Point and t.% miles west of Kent Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower on caisson structure known as Bloody Point Bar 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — 
 
 'Valiant" (S 4° 59' E) o 00 00 
 
 TENK. 
 
 4X miles. 
 
 miles east of 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of entrance to Eastern Bay on Kent Point about ij 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in about 2 feet of water 18 yards offshore of Kent Point, 
 50 yards southwest of point of land, and 65 yards south-southeast of another point of land. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 35.94 meters N 36° 15' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 3-inch square stub in water with top about on level 
 with high water. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Bloody Point Bar Light" (S 86° 34' W) o 
 
 Reference Station S7 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . . 169 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 175 
 
 Flagpole on Claiborne train shed 181 
 
 Right chimney of house 188 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 190 
 
 Right chimney of brick house 206 
 
 Right chimney of house 240 
 
 Chimney left of house among trees on Poplar 
 
 Island 278 26 3J^ miles. 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 11 30 35-94 meters. 
 
 26 ej/i miles. 
 
 48 10 $% miles. 
 
 14 4>^ miles. 
 
 34 4X miles. 
 
 21 30 iJ/i miles. 
 
 17 3K miles. 
 
 12 4X miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot Comity, Md. 
 
 37 
 
 STRAIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on Long Point about zX miles northeast of Kent 
 Point, 2j4 miles northwest of Wades Point and }4 mile northeast of entrance to Long Point Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 west of edge of bank, 45 yards northwest of edge of bank near a tree, 80 yards south-southwest of fence 
 corner, 245 yards south-southeast of fence corner at gate, and 175 yards east-southeast of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References.— 
 
 "Needle" (N 48° 15' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 35 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . . 42 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 83 
 
 Nail in blaze in red oak tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 113 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Poplar Island. ... 155 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Kent Point 179 
 
 South peak of building 264 
 
 East peak of bam 317 
 
 South chimney of house 330 
 
 MOUTH. 
 
 00 00 4yi miles. 
 
 07 4^8 miles. 
 
 27 4^8 miles. 
 
 46 00 2]4 miles. 
 
 59 00 3 1 06 meters. 
 
 30 SH miles. 
 
 48 
 
 18 X mile. 
 
 48 K mile. 
 
 10 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on eastern shore of Kent Island about 1J4 miles 
 north of Long Point, 3^^ miles northwest of Claiborne Wharf, and 3X miles southwest of Bodkin Island. 
 (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 west of top of a bank with uniform slope to shore, 50 yards south of a small cove, and 20 yards south of 
 a group of cedar trees near shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Matta" (N 5° 49' W) o 
 
 South gable of bam 26 
 
 West gable of house S3 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Turkey Point. ... 50 
 "Parsons Island Water Tank" 66 
 
 00 00 2^i miles. 
 
 41 4X miles. 
 
 35 2^ miles. 
 
 25 3 miles. 
 
 43 SH miles. 
 
 North gable of barn 74 49 6X miles. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point.. . 103 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans 
 
 Point Farm 112 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 124 
 
 South gable of Claiborne Wharf house 137 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 154 
 
 East chimney of Legg house 224 
 
 Chimney of small house 286 
 
 South gable of bam 342 
 
 05 4X miles. 
 
 19 4 miles. 
 
 48 40 3J.i miles. 
 
 41 3^ miles. 
 
 09 3X miles. 
 
 59 H mile. 
 
 35 iX miles. 
 
 46 i}4 miles. 
 
38 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 MATTA. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on eastern shore of Kent Island at western side of 
 entrance to Shipping Creek about 2 miles west of Turkey Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 125 
 yards soutliwest of extreme end of point, 25 yards northwest of dr)' ditch, and 200 yards northwest of 
 lone cedar tree near shore. 
 
 marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Batts" (N 67° 45' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house 17 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point . . 54 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 62 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 71 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 105 
 
 Chimney of Greeve house 124 
 
 South chimney of house 231 
 
 South cupola on barn 247 
 
 East chimney of house 273 
 
 Chimney of small house 296 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 54 2 miles. 
 
 30 sH miles. 
 
 34 SH miles. 
 
 31 sK miles. 
 
 49 2^ miles. 
 
 53 K mile. 
 
 14 %■ mile. 
 
 39 H mile. 
 
 58 lyi miles. 
 
 12 iX miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 305 45 i^ miles. 
 
 BATTS. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on southern end of Batts Neck between Shipping 
 and Cox Creeks about i^ miles northwest of Turkey Point. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 21 yards 
 north of shore, and 100 yards west of a wire fence extending 100 yards into bay. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. Station "CoxES CeeEk," 1899, is 87.70 meters N 72° 20' E of observed 
 station and is marked by the center of a cross in the top of a granite post about 12 inches square in the 
 rough and about 27 inches long projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. The top of the granite 
 post is dressed to a 6-inch cube marked with a square cross and the letters U. S. Subsurface mark is 
 center of neck of a bottle buried with top 3 inches below base of granite post. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Turkey" (S 58° 24' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 19 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tank" 28 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin persimmon trees 
 
 (4 inches diameter) 37 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 69 
 
 East gable of house 76 30 2>^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 91 
 
 South chimney of house 202 
 
 South chimney of house 242 
 
 South gable of barn 271 
 
 North chimney of house 293 
 
 "Coxes Creek, 1899" (granite post) 310 
 
 North chimney of house 341 
 
 00 00 ij/^ miles. 
 
 25 5 miles. 
 
 26 sX miles. 
 
 36 
 
 40 3.94 meters. 
 
 3X miles. 
 
 13 
 
 50 9.76 meters. 
 
 08 }4 mile. 
 
 32 H mile. 
 
 54 i>2 miles. 
 
 22 1^4 miles. 
 
 44 20 87.70 meters. 
 
 07 i^-i miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 TURKEY. 
 
 39 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Eastern Bay on southern end of Cox Neck on Turkey Point 
 about I mile west of the north end of Bodkin Island. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh meadow about 2 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 northeast of shore, 200 yards south of a group of three pine trees near shore, and in center of triangle 
 formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — c / // 
 
 "Mouth" (S 40° 32' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 23 
 
 Chimney of Greeve house 49 
 
 South cupola on barn 68 
 
 North chimney of house 72 
 
 South chimney of house 103 
 
 South chimney of house 113 
 
 West pine tree of group 132 
 
 Right tangent of Bodkin Island 254 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 275 
 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 286 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 297 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Long Point 352 
 
 NEEDLE. 
 
 00 00 2}i miles. 
 
 19 2% miles. 
 
 14 2X miles. 
 
 20 2^ miles. 
 
 30 2^ miles. 
 
 39 !%■ miles. 
 
 22 2}4 miles. 
 
 12 200 yards. 
 
 46 I mile. 
 
 23 3K miles. 
 
 38 iH miles. 
 
 25 4X miles. 
 
 26 3 miles. 
 
 General locality. — ^Northern part of Eastern Bay on Bodkin Island at entrance to Crab Alley Bay 
 about i^ miles west of the south end of Parsons Island and i mile east-southeast of Turkey Point. (See 
 Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near south end of Bodkin Island, about 12 feet above high 
 water, 50 yards north by west of shore, 90 yards northeast by east of shore, 115 yards west-southwest of 
 shore, and in center of radial lines of sight cut in bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Straight" (S 48° 17' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 5 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . . 27 
 
 Right chimney of large house 64 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 82 
 
 Chimney of house on Parsons Island 194 
 
 Near chimney of Starr, large, brick house .... 262 
 
 Cupola on left bam of Tilghmans Point Farm . 289 
 
 Chimney of bimgalow 324 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 345 
 
 00 00 4j s miles. 
 
 51 30 22. 78 meters. 
 
 56 10 17-17 meters. 
 
 29 3)2' miles. 
 
 06 50 11-54 meters. 
 
 43 2^ miles. 
 
 54 6/2 miles. 
 
 40 3 miles. 
 
 57 5>8 miles. 
 
 25 00 18. 20 meters. 
 
 COX. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Crab Alley Bay on Cox Neck about yi mile north of Eastern Bay 
 and I mile northwest of Bodkin Island. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of a cultivated field on narrow neck of land about 
 3 feet above high water, 16 yards west of shore, 18 yards east of shore, and 80 yards northwest of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
40 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "TuU" (N 12° 34' E) o 00 00 i|^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 12 54 2% miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 21 19 2}4 miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 30 og 2f^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of old bam 49 27 zyi miles. 
 
 East chimney of large brick house 54 32 lyi miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Normans Point 61 40 2 miles. 
 
 North gable of bam on Parsons Island 79 50 2% miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Bodkin Island 123 47 yi mile. 
 
 East gable of bam 227 02 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 232 44 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 255 50 2]/% miles. 
 
 RICH NECK WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — On neck of land about halfway between Eastern Bay and Miles River about 
 1% miles south-southwest of Tilghmans Point. (See Charts Nos. 31 and 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on large water tank on steel tower on Rich Neck Farm. 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on center of water tank. 
 References. — 
 
 None necessary. 
 
 KEMP TOWER. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Eastern Bay on Wades Point about i mile southwest of Claiborne 
 Wharf and 5^3 miles east of Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower or cupola of Wades Point Hotel, which is a large, 
 square, frame structure adjoining a brick house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of top of roof of cupola. 
 References. — 
 
 None necessary. 
 
 KEMP. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Eastern Bay on Wades Point about i^i miles southwest of 
 Claiborne Wharf and ^14. miles east by south of Bloody Point Bar Light. (See Chart No. 31.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east by north of a wire fence and several trees, 55 yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 90 yards east- 
 northeast of a bungalow, 130 yards north by west of a wire and wood fence comer, 130 yards north- 
 northwest of wooden fence, and 400 yards west by south of Wades Point Hotel. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard. cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Bloody Point Bar Light" (N 83° 37' W). .. . o 00 00 4^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) I 41 30 35-07 meters. 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Point 3 11 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 17 12 3j^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of bam 25 21 4X miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 31 04 3X miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 45 27 3 miles. 
 
 Peak of main part of house 63 15 5^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 41 
 
 References — Continued. o / 11 
 
 Left tangent of Tilghmans Point 128 06 3^ miles. 
 
 " Dixon ' ' (center of house) 130 07 50 2 J^ miles. 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 139 06 40 % mile. 
 
 Fence comer (wood and wire) 244 43 132 yards. 
 
 Near comer of cook house 288 40 no yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 300 20 20 27. 23 meters. 
 
 Right comer post of piazza 306 24 go yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter). 210 43 30 26. 97 meters. 
 
 END. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek on southwestern side of entrance to Northwest 
 Branch. (See Charts Nos. 31, 32, and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, and 4 
 yards west of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.76 meters S 83° 58' W of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Rod"(S 79° 51' E) o 
 
 West gable of bam 11 
 
 North chimney of Miller house 45 
 
 Reference Station 163 
 
 South gable of bam 208 
 
 South chimney of Kirby house 218 
 
 South chimney of house 259 
 
 West gable of tin-roofed bam 262 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 345 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 40 yi mile. 
 
 37 iK miles. 
 
 48 20 14.76 meters. 
 
 51 200 yards. 
 
 48 200 yards, 
 
 20 yi mile. 
 
 00 Yi mile. 
 
 20 ^ mile. 
 
 LAWN. 
 
 mile south of jxmction of Northeast 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Harris Creek about )/■ 
 Branch and Northwest Branch. (See Charts Nos. 31, 32, and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in northeast comer of a lawn about 5 feet above high water, 
 10 feet southwest of top of vertical bank washed by high water, and 16 yards northwest of bathhouse 
 and wharf. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "End " (N 17° 03' W) o 
 
 Nail in locust stump 24 
 
 Cupola on bam 39 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 54 
 
 North chimney of house 95 
 
 North chimney of house 139 33 i^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of Miller house 143 27 |^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (18 inches 
 
 diameter) 199 25 40 2.55 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (24 inches 
 diameter) 264 30 30 5.96 meters. 
 
 00 00 3,^ mile. 
 
 10 0.84 meter. 
 
 41 2}4 miles. 
 
 34 H. mile. 
 
 46 ^ mile. 
 
42 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 PARSONS. 
 
 General locality. — In northern side of Eastern Bay on western side of Parsons Island about 3 miles 
 north of Tilghmans Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land on highest part of island about 15 feet 
 above high water, no yards southeast of shore, 270 yards south-southwest of Parsons Island water tank, 
 350 yards southwest of a house, 380 yards west-southwest of a large bam, 145 yards northeast of a wire 
 fence, 155 yards northwest of wire fence at farm road, 195 yards southeast of a fence, and on the range 
 of the west edge of the south chimney on the lower gable of the house with the west side of a window in 
 the center of the south side of the house. Cement monument marking reference station is 26.10 meters 
 N 21° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cross cut on rough granite stone about 35 inches long and 12 
 inches square with top cut to 6-inch cube and marked "U. S." in lower half of cross. Subsurface mark 
 is the mouth of a bottle 3 inches below base of monument. Reference station is center point of triangle 
 on standard cement monument with top 5 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Alley" (N 2° 12' W) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 Reference Station 23 55 30 26.10 meters. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank " 24 04 20 268 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 35 13 400 yards. 
 
 Right comer of bam 61 27 3S2 yards. 
 
 Walnut tree 148 17 300 yards. 
 
 Cupola of left barn of Tilghmans Point farm . 192 07 3X miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Claiborne train shed 202 57 5 miles. 
 
 Right end of woods on Poplar Island 220 27 12 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Kent Point 234 23 8j^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 297 57 3 miles. 
 
 Side peak of 2X-story house 314 35 3J^ miles. 
 
 Middle chimney of large brick house 336 44 iX miles. 
 
 "New Bam Cupola " 349 10 2X miles. 
 
 PARSONS ISLAND WATER TANK. 
 
 Generallocaliiy . — Northern part of Eastern Bay between Crab Alley and Prospect bays on Parions 
 Island about half way between the north and south end of the island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a water tank on wooden structure near a house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spindle on center of water tank. 
 References. — 
 
 None necessar)'. 
 
 NORMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Crab Alley Bay on southwestern extremity of Crab Alley Neck 
 about X mile west of Normans Point, 2 miles northeast of Turkey Point, and J/i mile northwest of Par- 
 sons Island. (See chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a rapidly washing, narrow neck of 
 land, about 6 feet above high water, 20 yards north of vertical bank at shore, 30 yards south of vertical 
 bank at shore, and 40 yards northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 43 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Parsons" (S 38° 40' E) o 
 
 Right tangent of Parsons Island 16 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point. . . 30 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Bodkin Island 68 
 
 Right tangent of Bodkin Island 78 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Turkey Point 93 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 112 
 
 Chimney of small house 154 
 
 East chimney of house 167 
 
 South gable of house 205 
 
 West chimney of large brick house 271 
 
 Chimney of small house 292 
 
 "Parsons Island Water Tank" 353 
 
 ALLEY. 
 
 00 00 jyi miles. 
 
 46 i^ miles. 
 
 30 4 miles. 
 
 28 2 miles. 
 
 39 2 miles. 
 
 17 2 miles. 
 
 42 30 22.49 meters. 
 
 22 i}i miles. 
 
 41 2X miles. 
 
 38 I mile. 
 
 Si yi ™ile. 
 
 22 3 miles. 
 
 41 40 I mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 3 miles. 
 
 41 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Prospect Bay on Crab Alley Neck, about }/i mile north of Parsons 
 Island, and yi mile north of Narrows Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground in a marsh at northeast end of clump of 12 
 persimmon trees about i foot above high water and 75 yards southwest of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of groiind. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Dull" (N 2° 35' W) o 
 
 Near peak of " Fishermans Inn" 6 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 30 
 
 Left chimney of old house with two dormer 
 
 windows 48 
 
 Left peak of bam 79 42 2^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large house 113 34 2}i miles. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 177 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 194 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree {2% inches 
 
 diameter) 238 25 
 
 East chimney of brick house 246 02 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter 298 21 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 317 54 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 335 41 
 
 29 2ji miles. 
 
 35 
 
 S6 
 
 % miles. 
 
 1 meters. 
 
 00 3.70 meters. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 30 3.29 meters. 
 
 i>^ miles. 
 
 40 I mile. 
 
 BONNET. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on Hood Point about ij i miles southeast of Hog 
 Island and yi mile west of Piney Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh grotmd about i foot above high water, 21 yards 
 west of shore, 12 yards west of inlet, and 55 yards northeast of the extreme end of Hoods Point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
44 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" (879° 29' W) o 00 00 ij-^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 24 11 iX miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 28 24 iX miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 64 04 2 miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 90 43 2yi miles. 
 
 Chimney on small house 137 57 ^ mile. 
 
 West gable of house 199 06 ifi miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 239 13 2% miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 258 39 4j^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house on Kent Island 323 24 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 353 09 ij^ miles. 
 
 BRIAN REFERENCE STATION. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on Brian Point, about i mile southeast of Piney 
 Point, 2 miles northeast of Parsons Island, and yi mile west of entrance to Hog Hole Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 13 
 yards east of edge of marsh, 14 yards northwest of edge of marsh, 18 yards north of extreme end of point, 
 and 40 yards southwest of a cultivated field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Green" (S 8° 55' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Bennett Point .... 4 
 Right tangent of woods on Parsons Island .... 65 
 
 Middle chimney of large brick house 84 
 
 Cupola of bam 102 
 
 "New Bam Cupola" 109 
 
 Left peak of large house 112 
 
 Near peak of house 282 
 
 00 00 2% miles. 
 
 55 4 miles. 
 
 33 zK miles. 
 
 37 2% miles. 
 
 34 2% miles. 
 
 56 20 2yi miles. 
 
 08 2^^ miles. 
 
 47 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 344 42 i^ miles. 
 
 GREEN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Prospect Bay on point at northern side of entrance to Greenwood 
 Creek, about 3X miles northeast of Tilghmans Point, and 2^ miles north of Bennett Point. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sanded marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 5 
 yards northwest of shore, 26 yards northeast of shore, 53 yards east by north of a point of shore, 37 yards 
 southeast by east of a point of shore, and 105 yards south-southwest of a point of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Benn " (S 0° 45' W) o 
 
 Cupola of bam 19 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Tilghmans Point ... 52 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 115 
 
 East chimney of brick house 124 
 
 Peak of small house 155 05 4 miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 165 43 4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 178 20 3 miles. 
 
 Peak of house 235 45 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house behind bam 316 01 J^ mile. 
 
 Square chimney of house 345 41 i>^ miles. 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 16 10 6 miles. 
 
 01 3^ miles. 
 
 03 50 2^ miles. 
 
 42 3J.^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 45 
 
 BENN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River on Bennett Point at western side of entrance to Wye 
 River. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 75 yards 
 northeast of extreme end of point, 100 yards southwest from edge of wood, and in center of triangle 
 formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theodolite. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 1 foot above siuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Hough" (N 57° 41' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Cupola of bam 70 45 i mile. 
 
 " Rich Neck Water Tank" 203 33 3^2 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 Farm 215 59 3 miles. 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 271 55 43^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of house 288 21 6|^ miles. 
 
 HOUGH. 
 
 Getieral locality. — Northwestern side of entrance to Wye River on a point about yi mile northeast of 
 Miles River and }4 mile southwest of north end of Brufifs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass point about i foot above high water, 16 yards 
 north of shore, 22 yards south of shore, 15 yards west of extreme end of point, 11 yards east of small pool 
 in marsh, and 200 yards east of woods. 
 
 Marks. — -Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above siuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Won" (N 9° 29' E) o 00 00 J-^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of building 7 22 2^ miles. 
 
 Right side of chimney of house 17 20 2]/i miles. 
 
 Near peak of long bam 28 43 i^ miles. 
 
 Piazza post of house in woods 62 14 yi mile. 
 
 Windmill 128 24 yi mile. 
 
 Windmill 181 48 4^ miles. 
 
 Tall, slender tree in woods 271 57 200 yards. 
 
 Black walnut tree 339 23 200 yards. 
 
 WON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west about 
 yi mile northwest of northern end of Bruffs Island, and yi mile northeast of southern end of Bennett 
 Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point, about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 northwest of shore, 4 yards west of shore, 4 yards north of shore, and 40 yards southeast of large, lone, 
 black walnut tree. Cement monument marking reference station is 22.80 meters S 15° 31' W of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch stub projecting 5 inches above 2-inch tile pipe 
 with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 
 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Nose" (N 28° 05' E) o 
 
 Near peak of large bam 23 
 
 Side peak of roof of house 25 
 
 Near peak of house 47 
 
 Left large chimney of house in woods 8i 
 
 Right corner of building on Bruffs Island .... 98 
 
 Windmill 126 
 
 Near peak of fisherman shanty 161 
 
 Reference station 167 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 inches diameter) . 210 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 262 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (30 inches diam- 
 eter) 290 
 
 Right cn'^ner of right chimney of house 337 
 
 NOSE. 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 20 J4 mile. 
 
 18 ]4 mile. 
 
 26 i^ miles. 
 
 08 J4 mile. 
 
 41 }4 mile. 
 
 52 40 iX miles. 
 
 03 100 yards. 
 
 25 50 22.80 meters. 
 
 23 00 12.54 meters. 
 
 30 
 
 10 10.81 meters. 
 
 06 10 38.12 meters. 
 
 19 }4 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the west on a 
 point about 5-i mile north-northwest of Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locntity. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 southwest of shore. 6 yards north of shore, 14 yards west-northwest of extreme end of point, and 34 yards 
 east of a row of lonist trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsxu'face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— ° 
 
 "Stop" (N 12° 09' E) o 
 
 Chur<-h cross i 
 
 Chinmey of cottage 3 
 
 Nea*- peak of house 37 
 
 Left peak of house 67 
 
 Right comer of house on Bruffs Island 152 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 183 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 184 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 
 00 00 i4 mile. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 03 1)4 miles. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 25 X mile. 
 
 55 H mile. 
 
 28 10 5J^ miles. 
 
 51 20 5^ miles. 
 
 eter) 237 58 50 34.45 meters. 
 
 56 32 10 28.31 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (9 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Near peak of large house between two chim- 
 neys 266 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 280 
 
 Tangent of point 316 
 
 SNOUT. 
 
 mile. 
 
 50 50 31-44 meters. 
 
 16 TOO yards. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the eastern shore of the branch of Wye River, bounding Wye 
 Island on the west about }^ mile north of Bruffs Island and ji' mile north of Bordley Point. (See Chart 
 No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east by south of edge of bank, 65 yards south of large cherry tree in side of bank at fence, 65 yards south- 
 west of rail fence, 70 yards northeast of a small clump of trees at edge of bank, and 400 yards west by 
 north of a house. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 47 
 
 oo oo % mile. 
 
 lo Ji mile. 
 
 30 (>]4 miles. 
 
 10 6yi miles. 
 
 30 64.78 meters. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 10 34-39 meters. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "South" (S 20° 34' E) o 
 
 Left peak of boat house ig 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 38 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 39 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 49 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 99 
 
 Near peak of small house iii 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (8 inches diameter). ... 179 
 
 Near peak of bam 186 34 iX miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 203 36 ij4. miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 246 50 lo 63.29 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 249 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 296 41 50 % mile. 
 
 SOUTH. 
 
 General locality. — On southwestern end of Wye Island on Bordley Point on the northern shore of 
 the junction of the two branches of Wye River bounding Wye Island about yi mile north-northeast of 
 Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture on a rounded point about 10 feet above high 
 water, 11 yards northeast of edge of field, 13 yards north of edge of field, 22 yards northwest of edge of 
 field, 30 yards southeast of cut in cliff, and 50 yards southwest of point of water bushes at gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o ' " 
 
 "Flat" (N 55° 27' E) o 00 
 
 Right chimney of house 19 30 
 
 Windmill 64 34 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 134 55 
 
 Left chimney of house in woods 153 45 
 
 Left peak of building 173 45 4X miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 244 27 J^ mile. 
 
 Left chimney of house 317 37 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 343 21 2 miles. 
 
 00 ]4 mile. 
 
 1% miles. 
 
 30 iX miles. 
 
 20 iX miles. 
 
 14 mile. 
 
 FLAT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on a point between two coves about i mile northeast of Bruffs Island and l^ mile 
 northeast of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 north of shore, 8 yards southwest of shore, 12 yards west of extreme end of point, 17 yards east of south 
 end of line of several trees on edge of bank 3 feet high, and 45 yards east of a black gum tree 5 feet in 
 diameter at ground. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
48 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Albert" (N 84° 31' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of tower of house 30 33 iX miles. 
 
 Windmill 62 55 40 x}4 miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 119 34 if^ miles. 
 
 Front peak of boat house 134 02 i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of black gum tree 158 06 40 44 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 249 34 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 351 11 10 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 352 15 30 J< mile. 
 
 Near peak of Baldwin house 354 50 ^ mile. 
 
 ALBERT. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south on a point about i]4 miles east-northeast of north end of Bmffs Island, and 
 opposite entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 17 yards 
 northwest of shore, 28 yards east of shore, 35 yards south of shore, and 75 yards north-northeast of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Le Seur " (N i ° 03' E) o 00 00 300 yards. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 65 11 40 ^ mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Baldwin boat house 67 59 400 yards. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 125 16 30 i mile. 
 
 Peak of house with several chimneys 127 08 1 mile. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of old house 170 05 i mile. 
 
 Front peak of boat house 231 10 i^ miles. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 269 40 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 274 45 J/i mile. 
 
 Peak of house 347 47 ^ mile. 
 
 LE SEUR. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about ]4, mile north of a prominent point opposite entrance to Lloyd Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clump of small trees about 3 feet above high water, 1 1 
 
 yards east of shore, 12 yards southwest of shore on line to next point, and 12 yards north by east of shore . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Attila" (N 31° 07' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of.large bam 56 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 61 52 50 X mile. 
 
 Right comer of chimney of Baldwin house . . 72 24 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 140 45 50 4. 1 1 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 ig 40 7.60 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 5.6 30 6.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 304 08 10 7.27 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 49 
 
 ATTILA. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the l)r;mch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about ^i mile north of entrance to Lloyd Creek at north side of entrance to a 
 small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on slope of a point about 3 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 west of shore, 10 yards north-northeast of shore, and 11 yards northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with U>p 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Tobine" (N 15° iS' E) o 00 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of vet}' large bam 97 30 f s mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 104 53 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 128 31 50 X mile. 
 
 Left comer of Baldwin house 132 48 X mile. 
 
 Flagpole on wharf house 146 43 J^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 163 31 i ji miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 197 07 20 8.36 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 347 34 10 38.64 meters. 
 
 TOBINE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the nortliwestem shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about 34 mile north of entrance to Lloyd Creek on point at north side of entrance 
 to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point of a cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 
 
 4 yards north of edge of field, 4 yards southwest of edge of field, 5 yards west-northwest of point of field, 
 and X niile east-southeast of a bam mth cupola. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sang" (N 6° 21' W) o 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 16 19 |^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 143 19 X mile. 
 
 Cupola of Baldwin bam 173 35 10 >^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Baldwin house 175 17 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 187 35 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 249 12 lyi miles. 
 
 Cupola of building 304 50 X mile. 
 
 SANG. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about 1J.4 miles north of entrance to Lloyd Creek and Vj mile west of entrance 
 to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank about 12 feet above high water between two cuts 
 in bank, 2 )'ards west of edge of bank, 3 yards northwest of edge of bank, 4 yards southwest of edge of 
 bank, 32 yards from bottom of northern cut in bank, 52 yards from bottom of southern cut in bank, and 
 
 05 yards south-southwest of tree-lined gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 53485 — 12 4 
 
50 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Turn" (N 48° 08' E) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Tangent of woods 41 45 2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 56 52 i/i mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 100 25 J^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 121 06 J^ mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 122 05 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of ell of house 199 14 34 mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 256 56 % mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 281 53 yi mile. 
 
 TURN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northwestern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding 
 Wye Island on the south about }/i mile west of entrance to Dividing Creek on point at western side of 
 entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 
 5 yards northwest of edge of bank, 6 yards north of edge of bank, 7 yards west of edge of bank, 50 yards 
 south-southwest of entrance to a small creek, and 55 yards east of a dead sycamore tree in field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Go" (S 84° 55' E) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of small house 32 18 i^s miles. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 67 07 % mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 85 55 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of gable of Baldwin house 86 21 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 128 20 10 23.08 meters. 
 
 Chimney outside, near end of house 179 44 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 50 00 18.85 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in chestnut stump with second 
 growth (14 inches diameter) 279 53 10 12.93 meters. 
 
 GO. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the nortliern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding W3'e 
 Island on the south on a point between two coves about X mile west of entrance to Dividing Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy beach at high water, about 2 yards south of foot 
 of bank 4 feet high covered with dense growth of young trees, and 37 yards from entrance to a small creek. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is ig.o6 meters N 22° 35' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch pine stub projecting 2 inches above 2-inch 
 tile pipe with top 2 inches below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried 
 with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Divide" (N 89° 24' E) o 00 00 ^-s mile. 
 
 Near peak of shanty 48 16 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 51 46 yi mile. 
 
 Peak of gable on Baldwin house 104 12 yi mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 104 13 30 yi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
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 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Near corner of square chimney of house 159 10 f^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 164 20 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (4 inches diameter) . 249 05 50 6.68 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (2 inches diameter). 272 i6 30 5.73 meters. 
 
 Reference station 293 n 20 ig.o6 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in gum tree (4 inches diameter) .313 07 10 4.15 meters. 
 
 DIVIDE. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on point at eastern side of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in point of woods about 4 feet above high water, 2 yards 
 west-northwest of edge of bank, 8 yards east-northeast of edge of bank, and 11 yards north-northeast of 
 point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References . — o / // 
 
 " Princess" (N 53° 04' E) o 00 00 Jsmile. 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf 12 44 % mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 50 24 ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 141 53 J^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 162 18 30 i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house 189 13 20 2 miles. 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 195 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ( 14 inches diameter) . 232 
 Nail in blaze in gnarled oak tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 280 24 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (30 inches diameter). 316 39 
 
 40 . . 2^s miles. 
 
 30 30 4-05 meters. 
 
 50 9.98 meters. 
 
 20 8.41 meters. 
 
 PRINCESS. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on tlie northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south about } s mile northeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and i-i mile west of entrance 
 to Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh land about i foot above high water, 4 yards north of 
 shore, 18 yards east by north of a large oak tree at ghore, 4 yards south of foot of bank 10 feet high covered 
 with vegetation, and 10 yards west by south of a white oak tree on bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — or// 
 
 "Philip" (883° 05' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house on Pickerings Creek 15 
 
 Right peak of large barn no 
 
 Baldwin windmill 121 
 
 Cupola of Baldwin stable 121 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 163 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf 351 
 
 00 00 ;' 8 mile . 
 
 16 1% miles. 
 
 22 I mile. 
 
 01 1% miles. 
 
 40 1% miles. 
 
 26 00 5.65 meters. 
 
 36 20 3.01 meters. 
 
 19 150 yards. 
 
52 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 PHILIP. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on western side of entrance to Granary Creek and ^ mile east of entrance to Divid- 
 ing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 3 yards north of shore, 9 
 yards south-southwest of shore of creek, 9 yards west of extreme end of point, and 6 yards southeast of 
 point of bank 4 feet high. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.62 meters N 18° 12' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-irich cedar stub projecting 2 inches above 2-inch 
 tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried 
 with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Granary" (S 63° 59' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 113 44 20 i^i miles. 
 
 Near peak of ell of house 141 49 1% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diameter). 169 10 50 9.33 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter). 210 13 30 18.09 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter). . 238 45 30 4.41 meters. 
 
 Reference STATION 262 n 40 4.62 meters. 
 
 Tangent of point 321 20 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of large building 358 32 2 miles. 
 
 GRANARY. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on point at eastern side of entrance to Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among water bushes on marsh land, about i foot above 
 high water, 10 yards northeast of shore, 11 yards west of shore, 12 yards north by west of extreme end 
 of point, and 50 yards from trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mom" (N 89° 30' E) o 00 00 ,V| mile. 
 
 Large chimney of building 24 48 iX miles. 
 
 Right tangent of point 85 34 X mile. 
 
 Left end of bam 176 08 iX miles. 
 
 Left tangent of old wharf 199 54 X mile. 
 
 MORN. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south, about 300 yards east of entrance to Granary Creek and X mile northwest of entrance 
 to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 4 yards northwest of shore, 
 4 yards northeast of shore, and 6 yards southeast of foot of wooded slope to field 12 feet above high water. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 3.82 meters N 33° 52' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub projecting 2 inches above 2-inch tile 
 pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-ineh tile pipe buried with 
 top 2-inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
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 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bush" (N 83° 20' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Tangent of point 4 01 X tnile. 
 
 Near peak of building 32 42 i^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of foot of slope 56 ^^ X mile. 
 
 Right tree on point 120 06 X mile 
 
 Tangent of woods 182 21 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 202 15 50 2 .49 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter). 241 37 00 5.47 meters. 
 
 Reference station 242 48 00 3.82 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diameter) 244 46 50 6.68 meters. 
 
 BUSH. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on north side of entrance to a small cove, about 14 mile east of entrance to Granary 
 Creek and ^i mile northwest of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.). 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land, about 7 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 northeast of edge of bank, 9 yards northwest of point of curve of land, 22 yards west of tangent of land 
 at tree, 30 yards west-northwest of scattering trees, and 50 yards northwest of a point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nub" (883° ss' E) o 
 
 Tangent of point 46 
 
 Largest cedar tree on point of high bank 96 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (2 inches diameter) 102 
 
 Tangent of point 166 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 180 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 348 25 20 20.04 meters. 
 
 NUB. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the south on eastern side of entrance to a creek about \i mile east of entrance to Granary 
 Creek and ,'2' mile nortli of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 east of shore, 20 yards southwest of shore, 45 yards west of shore, 20 yards south of extreme end of point, 
 and 16 yards north-nortliwest of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 15.10 meters 
 N 83° 01' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe with top flush 
 with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base 
 of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wheel" (S 4° 10' E) o 00 00 . . ■ % mile. 
 
 Chimney on house 30 02 ]/i mile. 
 
 Largest cedar on point of high bank . 47 16 |^ mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 94 53 j/i mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 143 
 
 Large oak tree 226 
 
 Reference station 267 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) . 296 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). . ^^2> 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (4 inches diameter) . . 349 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 27 % mile.. 
 
 41 X mile. 
 
 18 10 3.81 meters. 
 
 18 X tnile. 
 
 06 00 8.65 meters. 
 
 43 y^ mile- 
 
 17 150 yards. 
 
 II 20 15.10 meters. 
 
 57 30 . . 16.81 meters. 
 
 04 40 19.64 meters. 
 
 37 20 20.87 meters. 
 
54 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 WHEEL. 
 
 General locality. — On Wye Island on the northern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye 
 Island on the soutli on a point about yi mile southeast by east of entrance to Granary Creek and >< mile 
 northwest of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point south of woods, about i foot above high 
 water, 2 yards east of shore, 4 yards southeast of point at slight cut in marsh, and 40 yards north of square 
 point of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 5.26 meters S 86° 47' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument 
 projecting 5 inches above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Pick" (S 12° 31' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of building o 04 "j/i mile. 
 
 Right tangent of woods iii 05 i mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 129 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ( 14 inches diameter) . 219 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (9 inches diameter) . . 230 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 262 
 
 Reference station 285 
 
 Left peak of large building . 299 
 
 Chimney showing over fence 308 
 
 21 ]/i mile. 
 
 10 40 21.66 meters. 
 
 46 50 18.74 meters. 
 
 26 00 19.26 meters. 
 
 44 00 5.26 meters. 
 
 31 ;'-^ mile. 
 
 54 5< mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 359 34 ^8 mile. 
 
 PICK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 western side of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 southwest of edge of field at line of cedar trees, 22 yards west of gully, 40 yards south-southeast of a small 
 clump of trees beyond small gully, and 300 yards east-southeast of fringe of cedar trees along edge of field 
 northeast to east of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Comer" (N 77° 40' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 42 
 
 Left peak of bam 58 
 
 Front peak of house 104 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . no 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 134 
 
 Near peak of house 152 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberty tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 169 
 
 Left peak of large barn 243 
 
 Right peak of house 314 
 
 00 00 y^ mile. 
 
 54 00 36.64 meters. 
 
 21 iX miles. 
 
 37 lyi miles. 
 
 II 50 27.24 meters. 
 
 00 26.37 meters. 
 
 II Is mile. 
 
 46 
 
 37 
 
 50 23.00 meters. 
 
 36 X mile. 
 
 37 X mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 55 
 
 CORNER (Wye River). 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about X mile west of entrance to Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 50 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 55 yards soutli of gully, 70 yards north-northwest of trees in depression, and 
 120 yards west of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Right" (N2o° 45' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in large elm tree 16 
 
 Near peak of building 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin elm trees 63 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 18 00 50.41 meters. 
 
 21 I mile. 
 
 58 40 47.11 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house loi 49 1% miles. 
 
 Left peak of house with two chimneys 113 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ( 14 inches diamfeter) . 162 
 
 Near peak of large bam 238 
 
 Right comer of large house 275 
 
 Chimney on middle of large house 280 
 
 RIGHT. 
 
 02 i'-2 miles. 
 
 16 00 61.44 meters. 
 
 II }/i mile. 
 
 51 i^ miles. 
 
 01 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 on a point about yi mile soutneast of entrance to Granary Creek and }/{ mile northwest of entrance to 
 Pickerings Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in tree-fringed cultivated land about 15 feet above high 
 water, 7 yards south of edge of bank , g yards from point of bank at path, 15 yards northwest of edge of bank, 
 and 120 yards east of fence in depression. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Chew" (N 7i°45' W) o 
 
 Left chimney of long house in woods 33 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 76 
 Left one of two large chimneys showing over 
 
 the trees 131 
 
 Left corner of building 168 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickory tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 182 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 243 
 
 Right peak of house 269 
 
 Windmill to right of two large cupolas 287 
 
 CHEW. 
 
 00 00 1,4, mile. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 18 00 8.25 meters. 
 
 03 I mile. 
 
 32 lyi miles. 
 
 29 40 10.80 meters. 
 
 35 00 29.80 meters. 
 
 37 yi ni'le- 
 
 12 ^i mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about ;' s mile southeast of entrance to Granary Creek and s g mile west-northwest of entrance to Pickerings 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards north- 
 east of foot of bank 12 feet high, 12 yards west of point of shore, and 10 yards northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
56 
 
 Sur-vey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Whale" (N 77° 32' W) o 00 
 
 Large oak tree 72 58 
 
 Tangent of point 131 18 
 
 Left end of building 138 38 
 
 Near peak of building 175 22 
 
 Near peak of large barn 179 07 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 284 33 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 348 47 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter) 358 58 
 
 WHALE. 
 
 % mile. 
 % mile. 
 yi mile. 
 }4 mile. 
 1% miles. 
 I mile. 
 
 18. 19 meters. 
 
 10 9.57 meters. 
 
 20 21.82 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 a point at western side of entrance to a small cove about '^ mile south of entrance to Granary Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand-and-grass point about 2 feet above high water, 2 
 yards south-southeast of shore, 4 yards west -north west of shore, g yards south west of extreme end of point, 
 and 7 yards east by north of foot of a terraced bank about 15 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Matter" (N. 77° 03' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of larger bam 52 ^^ ^ mile. 
 
 Large oak tree 115 39 % mile. 
 
 Near comer of building 175 40 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 178 45 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 286 06 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter) 309 ^^ 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter) 315 23 
 
 30 9.40 meters. 
 
 10 5.50 meters. 
 
 40 q. 49 meters. 
 
 MATTER. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye lUver bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about H mile east-southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and 3^ mile west-southwest of entrance to 
 Granary Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small grassy point about i foot above high water, 3 yards 
 south of shore, and 2 yards north of foot of tree-fringed bank 5 feet high. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 8.58 meters ,S 0° 32' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub set in 2-inch tile pipe with top flush 
 with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument pro- 
 jecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Deck" (N 78°o5' W) o 
 
 Left tangent of wharf 62 
 
 Near peak of large bam on Pickerings Creek . . 180 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree ( 14 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 
 
 Reference station 257 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin cedar trees (8 
 
 inches diameter) 276 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 305 
 
 32 
 
 00 200 yards. 
 
 ''4 mile. 
 
 I-' s miles. 
 
 50 2.31 meters. 
 
 20 8.58 meters. 
 
 10 3.72 meters. 
 
 30 2.42 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 57 
 
 DECK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 on a point about '< mile southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at edge of water bushes on a grass point about i foot above 
 high water, 4 yards south of shore, 10 yards west of a round point, 20 yards east of shore, and 30 yards 
 north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Quarter" (S 38° 13' W) o 00 00 }i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 43 11 iX miles. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 74 32 l^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of old wharf 149 46 400 yards. ' 
 
 South peak of large bam 170 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 206 49 500 yards. 
 
 Left cedar tree on point 243 41 200 yards. 
 
 QUARTER. 
 
 General locality. — -Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about yi mile south -southeast of entrance to Dividing Creek and at east side of entrance to a cove. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on bank in a cultivated field about 12 feet above high water, 
 
 2 yards southeast of edge of bank, 100 yards south of trees and break in bluff, and 120 yards north of edge 
 of bank at point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Nodim" (N 87" 45' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam i 18 lyi miles. 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 10 34 i]/i miles. 
 
 Near comer of bam 53 27 yi mile. 
 
 Right tangent of old wharf ... . 112 25 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam .... . 304 41 f^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 317 20 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 354 43 1% miles. 
 
 NODIM. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding W3'e Island on the south 
 about 1^ mile southwest of entrance to Dividing Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 4 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 south of shore, 8 yards southeast of shore, 25 yards southwest of shore of marsh, and 13 yards south of 
 comer of marsh . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above stuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gusta" (S 21° 08' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 42 04 i^s miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 63 19 i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 134 07 yi mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 152 55 % mile. 
 
 Right tangent of wharf 220 29 >^ mile. 
 
 Baldwin windmill 354 18 J^ mile. 
 
58 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 GUSTA. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 about ^8 mile north-northeast of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 east of edge of bank, 12 yards southeast of edge of bank, 17 yards northeast of edge of bank, 35 yards 
 north-northeast of a depression, and 65 yards southwest of end of cut in bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sylvia" (S 22° 57' W) o 
 
 Left tangent of house on BrufFs Island 26 
 
 Left chimney of house 45 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 51 
 
 Right peak of house 80 
 
 Cupola of bam 88 
 
 Left comer of house 155 
 
 Right peak of large bam 312 
 
 Baldwin windmill 350 
 
 00 00 5-8 mile. 
 
 06 2 miles. 
 
 15 i3,-i miles. 
 
 42 2 miles. 
 
 53 .. .r I mile. 
 
 46 5^ mile. 
 
 40 X mile. 
 
 09 3/1 mile. 
 
 13 fi mile. 
 
 SYLVIA. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south 
 on second prominent point north of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 11 yards 
 east by south of edge of bluff, 22 yards northeast of lone locust tree 2 feet in diameter at the edge of the 
 bank, and 400 yards northwest of a large bam. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Baldwins" (S 27° 13' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 24 
 
 Very large lone tree 40 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 53 
 
 Left peak of bam 73 
 
 Cupola of building 106 
 
 Near peak of large house 156 
 
 Near peak of large bam 273 
 
 Baldwin windmill 334 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 336 
 
 Spindle on cupola 336 
 
 42 
 
 X mile. 
 
 19.90 meters. 
 22 yards. 
 13.37 meters. 
 Is mile. 
 s4 mile. 
 I mile. 
 }^i mile. 
 X mile. 
 J4 mile. 
 14 mile. 
 
 BALDWINS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River, bounding Wye Island on the 
 south on a point about ' s mile north of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a short, sharp point of marsh about 100 yards north of a 
 yacht landing, 7 yards northeast of shore, 10 yards southeast of shore, 12 yards east of extreme end of 
 point, and 8 yards west of foot of bank 8 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 59 
 
 References. — "^ 
 
 " Cousin" (S 25° 13' E) o 
 
 Flagstaff on yacht-landing house 11 
 
 Windmill 27 
 
 Left peak of bell cupola 27 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 62 
 
 Front peak of boatliouse on Bruffs Island .... 77 
 
 Near comer of left chimney of house in 
 
 Near peak of barn with cupola 175 
 
 Near peak of bam 215 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam 
 
 eter) 311 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 324 
 
 COUSIN. 
 
 00 00 '/^ mile. 
 
 27 100 yards. 
 
 44 ij^ miles. 
 
 55 ^yi miles. 
 
 53 2 miles. 
 
 51 lyi miles. 
 
 37 H mile. 
 
 20 5^ mile. 
 
 40 I mile. 
 
 248 59 50 7.91 meters. 
 
 20 5.36 meters. 
 
 50 13-45 meters. 
 
 00 00 y2 mile. 
 
 04 50 2 miles. 
 
 05 1% miles. 
 
 13 lyi miles. 
 
 31 K mile. 
 
 42 200 yards. 
 
 08 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south, 
 about xyi miles east-northeast of north end of Bruffs Island and at northern side of entrance to Lloyd 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 9 feet above high water, 25 yards east of 
 edge of bank, 65 yards south-southeast of a small clump of trees in bottom land, 65 yards north of trees, 
 60 yards north of edge of a field, and 200 yards south of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Lloyd" (836° 07' W) o 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 8 
 
 Front peak of boathouse 26 
 
 Left peak of house 63 
 
 Chimney of house 91 
 
 Peakof near gable of Baldwin house 135 
 
 Windmill on large bam 187 
 
 Right peak of house 209 44 350 yards. 
 
 Left peak of bell cupola 333 34 i mile. 
 
 Windmill 334 19 i mile. 
 
 LLOYD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of East Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south, 
 at western side of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 70 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 65 yards south of edge of bank, 65 yards north-northeast of point of woods and 
 bottom land, and 120 yards northwest of an oak tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Edwards" (N 84° 02' W) o 
 
 Near peak of house 32 
 
 Left peak of bam 52 
 
 Near peak of house 76 
 
 Peak of near gable of Baldwin house 109 
 
 Near peak of bam 122 
 
 Right peak of large house 132 
 
 Large oak tree 208 
 
 00 00 y'a mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 18 \yi miles. 
 
 14 yi mile. 
 
 28 K mile. 
 
 59 yi mile. 
 
 01 I mile. 
 
 57 30 120 yards. 
 
6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 EDWARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south on 
 a point at eastern side of entrance to Shaw Bay, about ^ mile east-northeast of north end of Brufis Island 
 and i/i mile west of entrance to Lloyd Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 southeast of edge of a bluff which is washing away, and 30 yards southwest of a line of large trees at 
 edge of bank and field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Colonel" (S 0° 10' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Windmill 33 28 20 \% miles. 
 
 Front peak of boathouse 64 02 }/^ mile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 114 10 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 146 12 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 170 06 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 216 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 
 
 Windmill 309 
 
 COLONEL. 
 
 56 
 
 09 
 
 55 
 
 40 26.40 meters. 
 
 10 26.95 nieters. 
 
 40 31-55 meters. 
 
 00 Vi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Shaw Bay on a point at entrance to a small cove about ^ mile 
 from the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on the south and Sxs mile east of Bruffs Island. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 10 feet above high water, 6 yards southeast 
 of edge of bank which is washing away, 9 yards south-southwest of point of bank, and 3 yards west of top 
 of bank lined with cedar, walnut, and oak trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 18.69 
 meters S 24° 06' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch stub projecting 4 inches above 2-inch tile pipe 
 with top flush with surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Shaw" (N 68° 13' W) o 
 
 Peak of roof between two chimneys of house . . 19 
 
 Near peak of house 48 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 100 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diameter) . 1 10 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . . 183 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (7 inches diameter) . . 213 
 
 Reference Station 224 
 
 Near comer of house on Bruffs Island 355 
 
 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 29 i5^ miles. 
 
 21 i^ miles. 
 
 57 iX miles. 
 
 47 00 5.21 meters. 
 
 33 40 6.46 meters. 
 
 01 40 13-45 meters. 
 
 05 50 18.69 meters. 
 
 07 }4 mile. 
 
 SHAW. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of entrance to the branch of Wye River bounding Wye Island on 
 the south on northern end of Bruffs Island about 3 « mile southwest of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in walnut, pine, and cedar woods, about 15 feet above 
 high water, 7 yards southwest of edge of bank, and 100 yards north-northwest of a house. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 6i 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Won" (N 69° 43' W) o 00 00 X ™'le. 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 39 56 JA mile. 
 
 Chimney on right end of house 77 44 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 88 54 i}4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 137 02 if^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 174 08 iX miles. 
 
 Right comer of left piazza post 234 04 10 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (28 inches diam- 
 eter) 235 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 268 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 291 48 10 15 
 
 BRUFFS. 
 
 00 29.32 meters. 
 
 20 24.30 meters. 
 
 meters. 
 
 mile 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Wye River on northwest point of Brufifs Island about Ja 
 northeast of Bennett Point and ^ mile southwest of Bordley Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 east of shore, 14 yards southwest of shore, 20 yards southeast of point of marsh, and 18 yards west of point 
 of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Law" (82° 07' W) o 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 17 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 17 
 
 Cupola of barn 38 
 
 Near peak of large bam 54 30 3^^ miles. 
 
 Large walnut tree 118 55 }4 mile. 
 
 Peak between two chimneys of house 156 
 
 Near comer of house 184 
 
 Right peak of house 208 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (4 inches diameter) 257 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 278 
 
 Nailin blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter). 310 
 Smokepipe of building in woods 314 
 
 LAW. 
 
 00 J/2 mile. 
 
 20 $}i miles. 
 
 20 .;.... sX miles. 
 
 00 4^ miles. 
 
 15 J's mile. 
 
 29 2yg miles. 
 
 24 J/s mile. 
 
 20 30 17-38 meters. 
 
 50 27.96 meters. 
 
 30 41.27 meters. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Wye River about ^ mile east of Bennett Point and J-i mile 
 southwest of south end of Bruffs Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 15 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 southeast of edge of a bluff, 45 yards southwest of a wire fence, 100 yards northeast of a clump of trees, 
 and 150 yards northwest of a black walnut tree at edge of field. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
62 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "James" (S 36° 41' W) o 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tower" 47 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point Farm . . 57 
 
 Cupola of right bam 58 
 
 Near peak of large barn 128 
 
 Right corner of building in woods i6g 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) . 182 
 
 Left peak of house 199 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter). 224 
 
 Black walnut tree (18 inches diameter) 284 
 
 Right comer of bam 297 
 
 Large cedar tree 338 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 20 10 nyi miles. 
 
 48 3^^ miles. 
 
 51 3K miles. 
 
 41 iX miles. 
 
 31 ^ mile. 
 
 21 50 38.67 meters. 
 
 10 2 miles. 
 
 30 30 45-23 meters. 
 
 46 40 59-96 meters. 
 
 14 150 yards. 
 
 53 % mile- 
 
 23 100 yards. 
 
 JAMES (MILES RIVER). 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River at southern side of entrance to Wye River, about ^a 
 mile southwest of Bruffs Island and ^i mile southeast of Bennett Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 20 feet above high water, 17 
 yards east of edge of a bluff at shore, and 14 yards south of edge of a bluff 18 feet high, with uniform 
 slope to shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — " 
 
 " Frank" (S 3° 18' W) o 
 
 ",St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 15 
 
 " St. .Michaels Water Tank" 17 
 
 South chimney of house 63 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 
 farm 97 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 109 
 
 Chimney of small cabin 174 03 ij^ miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 190 22 2^ miles. 
 
 Cupola of bam 297 26 -'<s mile. 
 
 FRANK. 
 
 09 
 
 14 mile. 
 4j^ miles. 
 
 06 4;^ s miles. 
 
 16 4 miles. 
 
 14 3X miles. 
 
 08 3X miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about J 2 mile south of entrance to Wye River and 
 I mile northeast of Herring Island. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 e;ist of a bluff washed by high water, and 125 yards south of a ditch. Cement monument marking refer- 
 ence station is 25-51 meters S 87° 47' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Wood" (S 12° 55' E) o 00 00 .J4 mile. 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 32 13 4X miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 34 18 4>^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 59 33 3 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 63 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 "Rich Neck Water Tank" 105 
 
 Soutli cliimney of liouse on Tilgliraans Point 
 
 farm 117 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 129 
 
 South gable of small house 185 
 
 Reference station 285 
 
 Cupola on bam 289 
 
 East chimney of house 335 
 
 WOOD. 
 
 14 ^yi miles. 
 
 24 3X miles. 
 
 22 3X miles. 
 
 22 1^-4 miles. 
 
 08 10 25.51 meters. 
 
 06 }i mile. 
 
 53 i}i miles. 
 
 00 00 3J4 miles. 
 
 29 2}4 miles. 
 
 49 lyi miles. 
 
 56 X mile. 
 
 S3 4 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about i>2 miles southeast of Bennett Point, 1}^ miles 
 east-northeast of Herring Island and ^ mile north-northwest of entrance to Woodland Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 18 feet above high water, 18 
 yards east of shore and top of vertical bank 18 feet high, and 3 yards south of a wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ■ ° ' '' 
 
 "Pearson" (N 65° 24' W) o 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 5 
 
 Left tangent of marsh on Bennett Point 36 
 
 West gable of bam 127 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 266 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 269 09 3^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 321 42 3 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house on Tilghmans Point 
 farm 353 51 3^ ^ miles. 
 
 HERR. 
 
 General locality. — In Miles River oh Herring Island, about iX miles southwest of entrance to Wye 
 River. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy ground in the center of Herring Island, about 2 
 feet above high water, 30 yards northeast of shore, and 30 yards southwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "RichNeck Water Tank" (N 77° 26' W) o 00 00 3 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house on Tilghmans Point. 
 
 farm 16 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 31 
 
 South gable of bam 81 
 
 North chimney of small house 108 
 
 Cupola of bam 149 
 
 North gable of bam 198 
 
 East gable of bam 209 40 3 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Seth house 333 42 2 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 345 25 2-3-8 miles. 
 
 28 2yi miles. 
 
 07 2j.i miles. 
 
 37 7 miles. 
 
 59 2}^ miles. 
 
 17 iX miles. 
 
 40 i^ miles. 
 
64 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbof County, Md. 
 
 OLUE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about i mile north of entrance to Leeds Creek, and 
 }^ mile northeast of Deep Water Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 8 feet above high water, 6 yards west of edge 
 of bank which is washing rapidly, and 8 yards northeast of large pine tree at edge of Isank. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 14.42 meters N 74° 15' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of the 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Swing " (S 1° 20' W) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (3 feet diameter) ... 25 56 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 37 58 
 
 Weather vane on house on Deep Water Point 
 farm 57 
 
 Near peak of house 91 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point farm . . 130 
 
 Right tangent on Tilghmans Point 140 
 
 "Parsons Island Water Tank" 157 
 
 Left tangent of main woods on Bennett Point . 172 
 
 Chimney on right end of house in woods iSo 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 240 
 
 Reference station 2S4 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 285 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 iaches diameter) . 316 
 
 00 }^ mile. 
 
 00 7.62 meters. 
 
 20 21^ miles. 
 
 10 I mile. 
 
 SS i^i miles. 
 
 38 4j^ miles. 
 
 03 4^4 miles. 
 
 19 40 7^4 miles. 
 
 00 3 miles. 
 
 00 4 miles. 
 
 27 10.56 meters. 
 
 24 40 14-42 meters. 
 
 22 10 IO-55 meters. 
 
 39 12.52 meters. 
 
 SWING. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River about X mile northwest of entrance to Leeds Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land between river and small pond about 4 yards 
 east of shore, 18 yards west of pond, 100 yards south of point of woods, and 100 yards northwest of another 
 point of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 54.35 meters N 62" 04' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 sxu"face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fair" (S 35° 08' E) o 
 
 Between two chimneys of large house 14 
 
 Right one of two dormer windows on old house 2 g 
 Peak between two chimneys of Mulligan 
 
 house 45 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 83 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 90 
 
 Square chimney of large house 114 25 iX miles. 
 
 Weather vane on house on Deep Water Point 
 
 farm 141 
 
 Chimney on house on Tilghmans Point farm . 173 
 
 Tangent of Tilghmans Point 181 
 
 Reference station 277 
 
 mile. 
 4 miles. 
 
 39 134 miles. 
 
 50 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 00 50 1^ miles. 
 
 42 }4 mile. 
 
 38 5 miles. 
 
 51 5>^ miles. 
 
 12 3° 54-35 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 65 
 
 FAIR. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River on Fairview Point at northwestern side of entrance 
 to Leeds Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Obser\'ed station is about 2 feet above high water, 9 yards northeast of shore, 
 16 yards northwest of shore, and 13 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above stuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— o / // 
 
 "Second" (N 36° 37' E) o 
 
 West peak of Oliver house 8 
 
 Peak of tower on Norris house 19 
 
 Comer post of porch of Rieman house 86 
 
 Near peak of gable on house at Pebbly Beach . 125 
 
 Large tree near several buUdings in yard 152 
 
 North peak of large house 160 
 
 West chimney of house 181 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 207 
 
 Weather vane on square tower of house on 
 
 Deep Water Point farm 258 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 286 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 296 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 334 
 
 00 00 % mile. 
 
 01 I mile. 
 
 05 % mile. 
 
 51 H mile. 
 
 46 3X miles. 
 
 40 i|^ miles. 
 
 30 i^ miles. 
 
 37 lYi miles. 
 
 14 50 i|^ miles. 
 
 58 58 
 
 mile. 
 
 52 40 17-37 meters. 
 
 30 11.15 meters. 
 
 10 1548 meters. 
 
 SECOND. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Leeds Creek about X mile northeast of Miles River. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point just east of cedar woods about i foot 
 
 above high water, 5 yards west of shore, 13 yards north of shore, and 25 yards south of bend in shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe, buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "But" (N 15° 49' E) o 00 00 1^ mile. 
 
 South peak of bam 7 50 i mile. 
 
 Near corner of house 24 19 iX miles. 
 
 Brick smokestack at Tunis Mills 32 27 2^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 46 46 ^ mile. 
 
 Northeast peak of large building 60 02 . . ^ mile. 
 
 Cupolaon bam 141 11 K mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze In cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 222 10 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter). 249 34 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 281 50 10 6.57 meters. 
 
 BUT. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Leeds Creek, about ^ mile north of Miles River, and at 
 northeastern side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh point, about i foot above high water, 11 
 yards south-soutliwest of shore, 8 yards west of point of shore, 7 yards north of shore, 7 yards east of pas- 
 ture land, 100 yards southwest of a clump of trees, and 6 yards from a line of cedar trees extending north 
 and south. 
 
 53485—12 5 
 
 10 9.31 meters. 
 
 40 5.78 meters. 
 
66 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 00 00 yi aa\^. 
 
 51 K mile. 
 
 52 yi mile. 
 
 38 14 mile. 
 
 04 yi mile. 
 
 46 
 
 34 
 
 00 8.93 meters. 
 
 30 5.42 meters. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 belovif base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Aber" (N 54° 17' E) o 
 
 Right comer of large brick house 25 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 45 
 
 Right peak of house with two chimneys 93 
 
 Right comer of Rieman house 119 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) igo 15 50 9.17 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 211 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 264 
 
 Chimney of house 305 01 yi mile. 
 
 South peak of large bam 336 35 fi mile. 
 
 ABER. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Leeds Creek, about ^ mile northeast of Miles River, on point 
 at western side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point covered with cedar trees, about 2 feet above 
 high water, 8 yards southwest of shore, 9 yards north of shore, and 9 yards northwest of extreme end of 
 point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Two" (N 52° 56' E) o 00 CO X mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 34 49 % mile. 
 
 Right corner of large brick house 39 47 yi mile. 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 81 41 yi mile. 
 
 Weather vane on water tank 113 43 1% miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter).... 219 II 50 2.27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 242 01 40 7.90 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (17 inches diam- 
 eter) 275 og 10 16.97 meters. 
 
 South peak of large bam 308 20 X mile. 
 
 TWO. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Leeds Creek on a point, about i mile northeast of Miles 
 River, and at southern side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 yards west 
 of shore, 6 yards northeast of shore, 7 yards north of extreme end of point, and 25 yards southeast of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 67 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 37 K ™ile. 
 
 25 yi mile. 
 
 46 
 
 IS 
 
 00 6.23 meters. 
 
 00 3.02 meters. 
 
 5° 4- S3 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Face" (S 51° 58' E) o 
 
 Right peak of bam cupola 30 
 
 Peak of tower on house 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 149 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 206 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush {2}4 inches diam- 
 eter) 228 
 
 Left peak of large bam 277 
 
 Cupola on large house 301 00 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of building 317 34 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of large brick house 348 31 yi mile. 
 
 FACE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Leeds Creek, about i mile northeast of Miles River, and near 
 northeastern side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a field about 5 feet above high water, 130 yards east of 
 bank, 150 yards south of bank, 300 yards west-northwest of large brick house, and no yards north- 
 northwest of two very large cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2- inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Mais" (S 38° 30' W) o 
 
 Tangent of woods 8 
 
 Left comer of house 81 
 
 Right one of three large cedar trees 107 
 
 Near peak of house 168 
 
 Brick smokestack at Tunis Mills 188 
 
 West peak of large bam 233 34 400 yards. 
 
 Right comer of large brick house 250 38 300 yards. 
 
 Left peak of bam cupola 314 32 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 342 36 j/& mile. 
 
 00 00 X.mile. 
 
 57 I mile. 
 
 46 ^ mile. 
 
 49 Ill yards. 
 
 Zi K mile. 
 
 18 40 lyi miles. 
 
 MAIS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Leeds Creek about ^ mile northeast of Miles River and near 
 point at southwestern side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in western comer of an orchard about 3 feet above high water, 
 10 yards southeast of top of bank, and 140 yards northwest of a large house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above siu^ace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Beak" (S 40° 55' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (6 inches diameter) . 25 
 
 South peak of large bam 115 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (6 inches diameter) . 155 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree ( 5 inches diameter) . 244 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 264 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 302 
 
 Weather vane on water tank 313 
 
 00 00 }i mile. 
 
 09 40 4.78 meters. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 30 8.19 meters. 
 
 30 3.72 meters. 
 
 30 137 yards. 
 
 52 
 
 30 14.08 meters. 
 
 30 )4 mile. 
 
68 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BEAK. 
 
 ' mile northeast of Miles River at south- 
 
 General locality. — ^Southeastern shore of Leeds Creek about ; 
 western side of entrance to a small cove. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of pasture land about 3 feet above high water, 6 
 yards southwest of edge of bank, 12 yards south of point of bank, 10 yards southeast of edge of bank, 60 
 yards west of a small cove, and 25 yards northeast of a line of five poplar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Rieman" (S 35° 51' W) o 
 
 Cupola on St. Michaels primary school 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in poplar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 118 
 
 Weather vane on water tank 123 
 
 South peak of large bam 145 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 190 
 
 Spindle on tower of house 200 
 
 Southwest peak of large building 227 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) . 241 
 Weather vane on tower 302 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 43 zyi miles. 
 
 53 20 7.70 meters. 
 
 17 I mile. 
 
 12 X mile. 
 
 23 20 7.77 meters. 
 
 49 % mile. 
 
 41 54 mile. 
 
 19 50 13.42 meters. 
 
 55 i>2 miles. 
 
 RIEMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Leeds Creek about % mile northeast of Miles River. (See 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Iminediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point about i foot above high water, 3 yards 
 south of shore, 3 yards northeast of shore, 6 yards east-southeast of extreme end of point, 12 yards west of 
 large cedar tree on point 2 feet higher than station, and 13 yards west-southwest of two large cedar trees. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Leeds" (S 11° 28' W) o 00 00 ,''4 mile. 
 
 " St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire " 48 11 30 2 miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 53 23 40 2 miles. 
 
 Left piazza post of Fogg cottage 57 38 xyi miles. 
 
 Left comer of chimney 157 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Near comer of house 201 
 
 Right comer of house 215 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 246 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) . 274 
 Left comer of Rieman house 340 
 
 LEEDS. 
 
 57 
 
 iX miles. 
 ^ mile. 
 
 12 00 1 1. 3 1 meters. 
 
 45 10 16.86 meters. 
 
 27 % mile. 
 
 (See 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Miles River at southern side of entrance to Leeds Creek. 
 Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 11 yards southeast 
 of shore, 23 yards northeast of shore, 27 yards east-northeast of extreme end of point, and 200 yards west- 
 northwest of a large house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oysler Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 69 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stony" (S 13° 40' W) o 00 00 i>< miles 
 
 Near peak of large house 13 
 
 Cupola on schoolhouse 49 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 57 40 20 ij^ miles 
 
 Weather vane on Dodson house 103 40 iX miles 
 
 Chimney of small house 166 
 
 Near peak of Rieman house 287 
 
 Tangent of point 347 
 
 07 i>2 miles. 
 
 19 ij^ miles. 
 
 12 '!/i mile. 
 
 07 yi mile. 
 
 12 27 yards. 
 
 00 00 14 mile. 
 
 40 ]/i mile. 
 
 09 3-^ mile. 
 
 12 30 11.03 meters. 
 
 51 X mile. 
 
 49 X mile. 
 
 55 10 10.58 meters. 
 
 40 57 yards. 
 
 16 yi mile. 
 
 45 yi mile. 
 
 54 74 meters. 
 
 09 .. 
 
 45 40 16. II meters. 
 
 JOHNSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River on a point about X mi'e west-southwest of 
 Miles River Bridge. (See Charts Nos. 32 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a lawn about 10 feet above high water, 3 yards north- 
 northwest of top of bank, 60 yards northeast of cedar tree 20 inches in diameter in clump of six cedar 
 trees near boat landing, and 74 meters southeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Lowndes" (N 72° 02' E) o 
 
 Windmill on tower 11 
 
 Left comer of large chimney outside of house . 35 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diameter) . 48 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of bam loi 
 
 Right comer of Mumford house 114 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (6 inches diameter) . . 142 
 
 Left side of cedar tree (20 inches diameter) . . . 136 
 
 Near peak of Dorrance house 154 
 
 Southeast peak of Crown house 182 
 
 Left comer of second story of Lowndes house . . 226 
 
 Right comer of house 263 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (5 inches diameter) . . 298 
 
 Windmill on tower 340 31 1 mile. 
 
 Windmill on tower 346 53 ^ mile. 
 
 LOWNDES. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River about '4 mile southwest of Miles River Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a rounded point of marsh about i foot above high water, 
 7 yards northwest of shore, 8 yards west of shore, 9 yards north of shore, 16 yards east-northeast of shore, 
 and 65 yards east-southeast of small locust trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • o / // 
 
 "Draw"(N3S° Sp' E) o 
 
 Right comer of Lockwood house 27 
 
 Right comer of drawtender's house 51 
 
 Henderson windmill 68 
 
 Near peak of large house 116 
 
 Right comer of large house 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 294 
 
 Windmill at " The Anchorage " 342 
 
 Near comer of "The Anchorage" 348 
 
 Left comer of second story of Goldsborough 
 house 359 59 ^^mile. 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 45 K mile. 
 
 42 X mile. 
 
 50 X mile- 
 
 51 J4 mile. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 42 30 19-17 meters. 
 
 47 H mile- 
 
 50 yi mile. 
 
70 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 15 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 10 7.72 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 DRAW. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River at northwest end of Miles River Bridge and 
 near old Episcopal Church. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on lawn of " The Anchorage" about 4 feet above high water, 
 9 yards west of plank sea wall, 40 yards southwest of approach to bridge, 60 yards north of comer of plank 
 sea wall, and 85 yards east of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 5 inches 
 below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Chap" (N 59° 04' E) o 
 
 Spike in sea wall post 7 
 
 Near peak of Lockwood boat landing 10 
 
 Right comer of second story of Lockwood 
 
 house 15 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 54 
 
 Spike in sea wall post 78 
 
 Right comer of second story of Henderson 
 
 house 87 
 
 Nail in blaze in maple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 131 
 
 Left corner of log cabin 193 
 
 Nail in blaze in maple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 19s 
 
 Right comer main house at " The Anchorage" 218 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (10 inches diameter). 254 
 
 Right comer of old Episcopal Church 302 
 
 Spike in sea-wall post 325 
 
 Windraill'on tower 331 
 
 Lightning rod on tower of Goldsborough 
 house 338 00 y^ vaiXe.. 
 
 54 K mile. 
 
 46 yi mile. 
 
 53 00 12.03 meters. 
 
 00 % mile. 
 
 48 50 14.15 meters. 
 
 18 112 yards. 
 
 05 20 14.61 meters. 
 
 17 84 yards. 
 
 46 30 7.63 meters. 
 
 34 120 yards. 
 
 20 10 15-32 meters. 
 
 51 % mile. 
 
 Comer of stone bridge abutment 354 09 43 yards. 
 
 CHAP. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River opposite point between Glebe Creek and 
 Goldsboro Creek, about % mile northeast of Miles River Bridge. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point about 2 feet above high water, 5 yards west of shore, 
 7 yards northeast of shore, and g yards north-northwest of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Villa" (S 61° 08' E) o 
 
 Right comer of 2>2-story house 48 
 
 Left peak of boathouse at "The Anchorage" . 112 
 
 Left comer of "The Anchorage" 123 
 
 Left comer of old Episcopal Church 129 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 165 37 
 Left comer of Goldsborough house 203 39 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 27 yi, mile. 
 
 11 yi mile. 
 
 26 yi mile. 
 
 12 yi mile. 
 
 50 13-65 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 205 20 00 9.07 meters. 
 
 Windmill on tower 210 27 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 234 21 30 13.39 meters. 
 
 Right peak of brick house 275 28 |^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of wharf house 329 55 ^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 7 1 
 
 VILLA. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River at northern side of entrance to Glebe Creek, 
 about }-i mile east of Miles River Bridge. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 11 yards 
 northwest of shore, 17 yards southeast of shore, 30 yards west by south of extreme end of point of marsh, 
 75 yards northeast of shore, and southwest of a few small trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monimient projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Easton" (S 70° 44' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola of bam near " The Anchor- 
 age" 16 25 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill at " The Anchorage " 20 25 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of tower of old Episcopal Church . 25 13 fi mile. 
 
 Left comer of modem house 54 07 yi mile. 
 
 Windmill on tower 57 49 }i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diameter) 67 52 00 17.83 meters. 
 
 Left comer of "The Villa" 103 42 simile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 119 43 00 19.86 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 169 12 00 26.23 meters. 
 
 Right comer of large house 223 26 ^ mile. 
 
 Tongue of bell 278 19 % vaile:. 
 
 Right comer of Henderson house 347 37 ^ mile. 
 
 EASTON. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern side of Miles River on southeastern approach to Miles River Bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on southwest side of cribwork retaining a shell road, 6 
 inches from downstream edge of cribwork, 7 yards southwest of upstream edge of cribwork, 25 yards 
 southeast of comer of cribwork abutment, 30 yards northwest of extended line of Henderson sea wall, 9 
 yards southwest by south of nails in side of telephone pole on upstream side of bridge, and 45 yards north- 
 west by west of first telephone pole southeast of bridge on northeastern side of road. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle, i inch diameter, on top of 3-inch square timber. 
 
 References. — None necessary'. 
 
 HENDERSON. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River on a point about }4 mi''^ southwest of Miles 
 River Bridge. (See Charts Nos. 32 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a hard marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 southeast of shore, 8 yards south of shore, 13 yards east of shore, 23 j-ards north-northeast of point of 
 higher land, and 15 yards north of trees along bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bethel" (S 65° 49' W) o 00 00 Ji mile. 
 
 Left comer of second story of Lowndes house . 25 54 f^ mile. 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 40 54 }4 mile. 
 
 Windmill at "The Anchorage" loi 51 J^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of old Episcopal Church tower . . 112 06 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of Goldsborough house 129 54 J^ mile. 
 
72 
 
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 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Henderson windmill 174 47 >4' mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 258 17 30 16.25 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 306 43 40 13-76 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild -cherry tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 336 10 10 21.71 meters. 
 
 ST. MICHAELS WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. —"Western side of Miles River in town of St. Michaels, on north side of Railroad Ave- 
 n,ue, near African M. E. Church. (See Charts Nos. 32 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on top of a 6o,oco-gallon water tank on a steel tower 90 feet 
 high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on center of top of water tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MILLWIND. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Miles River at south side of entrance to Long Haul Creek, about 
 J4 mile northeast of St. Michaels Water Tank and ^s mile south of Deep Water Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 2 
 yards west of edge of bank, 17 yards south of edge of bluff, and iS yards south by west of junction of bush- 
 covered bank and washed bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" (849° 19' W).... o 
 
 Largest one of group of 3 cherry trees 26 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 69 
 
 Square chimney of Barnard house 88 
 
 Weather vane on square tower on house on 
 
 Deep Water Point farm 125 13 J^ mile. 
 
 North peak of house 168 00 1^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Rieman house 221 09 iX miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large modem house on 
 
 Hunting Creek 246 41 2X miles. 
 
 Steeple on building 272 37 4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 310 07 00 5.28 meters. 
 
 Union M. E. Church spire 358 26 20 f^ mile. 
 
 00 00 ^8 mile. 
 
 45 80 yards. 
 
 00 00 38.94 meters. 
 
 46 ^ mile. 
 
 DEEWAT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Miles River on Deep Water Point, about J4 mile west-northwest 
 of Fairview Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about 2 feet above high water, 8 
 yards southwest of shore, 7 yards northwest of shore, and 10 yards west of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 73 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank "(833° 08' W). .. . o 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Weather vane on Dodson house 53 13 % mile. 
 
 Tangent of Tilghmans Point 117 58 4^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Parsons Island 133 28 yyi miles. 
 
 Large square chimney of Starr house 179 59 2^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 212 08 i^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on Rieman house 271 59 lyi miles. 
 
 Tangent of Long Point 287 02 . 3^^ miles. 
 
 Steeple 295 04 4^2 to 5 miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 297 41 2j^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 309 30 2^ miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church spire" 353 40 40 if^ miles. 
 
 SPAR. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shoreof Miles River, about i mile southeast of entrance to Hamble- 
 ton Creek and }i mile northwest of Deep Water Point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cedar and locust fringed shore, about 4 feet above high 
 water, 1 1 yards west of shore, 12 yards southwest of shore, and 15 yards south of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above siu^ace of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe btu'ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sara" (N 39° 19' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house on Tilghmans Point farm ... i 
 Near peak of bam beyond Herring Island ... 42 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter) . . 54 
 
 Right tangent of chimney 125 
 
 Tangent of Deep Water Point 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 240 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 279 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 19 4 miles. 
 
 38 8J< miles. 
 
 59 00 4.52 meters. 
 
 32 1% miles. 
 
 22 yi mile. 
 
 Si 
 
 40 6.84 meters. 
 
 30 3.58 meters. 
 
 SARA. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River, about 3X miles south-southeast of northern end 
 of Tilghmans Point, i>^ miles southwest of Herring Island, and on point at eastern side of entrance to 
 Hambleton Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 16 
 yards southwest of a blufi 12 feet high with uniform slope to shore, and 20 yards east of depression 4 feet 
 deep. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsmface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 jerences. — 
 
 "Wood" (N 52° 14' E) o 
 
 West chimney of house 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 204 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghmans Point 282 
 
 " Parsons Island Water Tank" 297 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 X mile. 
 
 58 58 50 22.02 meters. 
 
 50 12.66 meters. 
 
 3X miles. 
 
 6^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 315 40 8 miles. 
 
 South gable of house 323 03 
 
 6 miles. 
 
 South gable of bam . 
 
 340 49 4 miles. 
 
74 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 SETH. 
 
 oo 2 miles. 
 
 20 10.89 meters. 
 
 30 9.56 meters. 
 
 General localily. — Southwestern shore of Miles River, on a point about 2X miles south of northern 
 end of Tilghmans Point and 3<( mile northwest of entrance to Porters Creek. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate localily. — Observed station is in clump of cedar trees about 12 feet above high water, q 
 yards southwest of top of vertical bank, washed by high water, 50 yards northwest of extreme end of 
 point, and 400 yards northeast of a house. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.56 meters 
 S 67° 41' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 12 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Herr" (N 79° 07' E) o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter). 145 20 
 
 Reference station 168 34 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 219 59 45 4.44 meters. 
 
 South gable of house 282 12 5X miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 305 34 6 miles. 
 
 West gable of house 312 30 6 miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 356 52 3 miles. 
 
 PEARSON. 
 
 General localily. — Western shore of Miles River on Tilghmans Point about 3 s mile south-southeast of 
 northern end of point. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded bluff about 20 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 west of top of vertical bank at shore, and 100 yards north of first point south of northern end of Tilghmans 
 Point. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.66 meters N 86° 03' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Green" (N 45° 46' E) o 00 00 3>-s miles. 
 
 South gable of bam i 14 5 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 11 48 3>^ miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 26 31 2% miles. 
 
 West gable of bam 62 31 3>^ miles. 
 
 East gable of bam 76 09 4 miles. 
 
 West chimney of house in 30 3^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 125 20 3>i miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 130 36 2X miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Reference station 228 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 239 
 
 South gable of house on Parsons Island 317 
 
 South gable of bam 350 
 
 178 09 40 5.31 meters. 
 
 00 12.66 meters. 
 
 19 20 9.99 meters. 
 
 17 3X miles. 
 
 02 4^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 75 
 
 DIXON. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern side of Eastern Bay on Tilghmans Point about half way between 
 Eastern Bay and Miles River }{ mile southwest of northern end of point and i^A miles northeast of 
 Claiborne Wharf. (See Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on top of a 2-story square frame house on Tilghmans Point 
 farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of upright staff, 3 inches square, set in the center of trapdoor 
 at apex of square roof. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 ROD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of the upper part of Harris Creek on southeastern side of entrance to 
 Northeast Branch. (See Charts Nos. 32 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 southeast of shore, and 2 yards southeast of top of bank with uniform slope to shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsiu^ace mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Otto" (S 0° 41' W) o 00 00 Ji mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 5 31 i>^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house at Bozman 14 01 2% miles. 
 
 East gable of small bam 92 12 yi mile. 
 
 North chimney of Warner House 108 42 J^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on tin-roofed bam 139 52 % mile. 
 
 Right tangent of bam 186 26 1% miles. 
 
 South chimney on Harrison house 218 06 250 yards. 
 
 West gable of bam 300 37 yi mile. 
 
 Lone persimmon tree (12 inches diameter). . . 355 01 250 yards. 
 
 OTTO. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Harris Creek about ]/i mile south of junction of Northeast 
 Branch and Northwest Branch. (See Charts Nos. 32 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 18 yards 
 east of top of vertical bank 6 feet high washed by high water, and 100 yards north of old fence covered 
 with vines. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Miller" (S 11° 56' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze of locust tree (4 inches diameter) 18 18 10 28.03 meters. 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house 43 27 2^4 miles. 
 
 East chimney of Harrison house 56 53 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in one of twin locust trees (15 
 
 inches diameter) 70 39 40 12.67 meters. 
 
 Left tangent of Seth bathhouse 92 43 X mile. 
 
 South gable of Warner bam 145 31 i mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 158 52 i J^ miles. 
 
 Cupola on tin-roofed bam 166 16 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of Marion Harrison bouse 204 00 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 264 37 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 357 54 }i mU^. 
 
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 Survey of Oyster Bars, TalboL County, Md. 
 
 HADDAWAY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Lows Point between Harbor Cove and Hadda- 
 way Cove about 2 miles east of north end of Poplar Island. (See chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 65 yards 
 north of shore, 100 yards south of shore, 140 yards east of shore, and 25 yards west of woods. 
 
 Marlis. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Valliant"(S82°o8' W) o 
 
 Left peak of bam on Poplar Island o 
 
 " Bloody Point Bar Light' ' 60 
 
 Left chimney on large house 80 
 
 Chimney on middle of large house 87 
 
 Peak of house between two chimneys 109 
 
 Chimney of two-story house 125 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 127 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diameter) 139 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 213 
 
 Chimney on ell of house 275 
 
 Chimney of house on Poplar Island 330 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 21 2yi miles. 
 
 23 10 5 miles. 
 
 54 6 miles. 
 
 14 5J^ miles. 
 
 00 9>^ miles. 
 
 55 4 miles. 
 
 16 50 45^ miles. 
 
 39 50 36.78 meters. 
 
 52 10 28.77 meters. 
 
 45 20 24.66 meters. 
 
 10 \y% miles. 
 
 29 1)4, miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on Poplar Island 359 01 2fi miles. 
 
 VALLIANT. 
 
 General ZocaK^y. ^Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on western shore of Poplar Island about ^ mile 
 southwest of extreme north end of island. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 north by east of a line of small trees, 72 yards east by south of shore at end of line of trees, and 210 yards 
 south by west of point of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ■ o / // 
 
 " Bloody Point Bar Light" (N 4° 58' W) o 
 
 Near peak of large building 14 
 
 Near chimney of large house 19 
 
 Near comer of shanty in field 81 
 
 Chimney of house 94 
 
 Flagstaff on Lowes Wharf 100 
 
 Chimney of house on point behind trees 122 
 
 Chimney of small house 164 34 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 176 13 44 15.14 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 230 44 00 11.90 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in peach tree {2)4 inches diam- 
 eter) 262 51 30 17.83 meters. 
 
 00 00 ^}i miles. 
 
 07 5 miles. 
 
 57 tyi miles. 
 
 17 200 yards. 
 
 31 X mile. 
 
 59 3 miles. 
 
 35 2K miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. ."j-j 
 
 POPLAR SOUTH. 
 
 Gefieral locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on Poplar Island on a point of land at southern 
 side of Poplar Island Harbor, (See Chart No. 3^.) 
 
 Imtnediaie locality. — Observed station is on a sandy marsh about i foot above high water, 7 yards 
 west-southwest of shore of harbor, 16 yards east-northeast of bay shore, 60 yards north-northwest of 
 extreme point of largest one of the group of islands known as Poplar Island, and 11 yards north of a lone 
 pine tree. 
 
 Marks. — Obseved station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Sharps Island Light" (S 1° 06' E) o 00 00 8 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 49 34 nyi miles. 
 
 Left tower of hotel 61 47 <)}< miles. 
 
 Left tangent of house 79 30 gyi miles. 
 
 Left tangent of house loi 47 9 miles. 
 
 East peak of Howeth house 157 38 ^i mile. 
 
 Lightning rod near east chimney of house. .. . 189 25 ■ i^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of Valliant house 208 11 J^ mile. 
 
 "Kemp Tower" 221 57 10 6^miles. 
 
 Left corner of left oyster house at Lowes 
 
 Wharf 254 53 2>^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of liouse 262 14 2^ miles. 
 
 Square cupola 336 05 5 miles. 
 
 High cupola 336 16 5 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 343 01 30 10.89 meters. 
 
 GREAT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Great Marsh Point about i mile east of south- 
 east end of Poplar Island. (See Chart No. ^1,.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 40 yards 
 east of shore, 40 yards southeast of shore, 50 yards northeast of shore, and 25<5 yards from woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / ,/ 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (S 13° 18' W) o 00 00 7^ miles. 
 
 Howeth house loi 17 2^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house on Poplar Island 121 51 2>i miles. 
 
 " Bloody Point Bar Light" 142 18 30 6>-2 miles. 
 
 Right end of house 295 39 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 324 02 % vd\\^. 
 
 Chimney of house 340 51 J^ mile. 
 
 FRONT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay about X ™ile north of entrance to Front Creek, 
 Y?, mile north of Knapps Narrows, and 1.% miles southeast of southeast end of Poplar Island. (See 
 Chart No. n^ 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 13 yards north-northeast of 
 shore, 18 yards southeast of shore, 25 yards east of extreme end of point, and near several dead trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
78 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (S 15° 04' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 127 
 
 Right peak of Valliant house 129 
 
 " Bloody Point Bar Light' ' 144 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 223 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 274 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 317 
 
 Near peak of large bam 334 
 
 WAP. 
 
 00 00 6^2 miles. 
 
 59 3X miles. 
 
 49 2%' miles. 
 
 10 30 'jj/i miles. 
 
 49 20 14-54 meters. 
 
 37 40 11.82 meters. 
 
 37 20 11-95 meters. 
 
 58 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on a point about 4|^ miles north by east of 
 Sharps Island Light and i mile south of Kjiapps Narrows. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a point about 3 feet above high water, 56 yards east of 
 extreme end of point, 68 yards north by east of shore, 83 yards south by west of shore, and 3 yards west- 
 northwest of edge of cultivated land. 
 
 Mar&,r-— Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground- Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 " Sharps Island Light" (S 18° 04' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 16 
 
 East chimney of Howeth house 136 
 
 Chimney of house 181 
 
 Near peak of house showing over woods 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 263 54 50 61.80 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 279 
 
 West peak of large house 305 
 
 Square cupola 322 
 
 High cupola 323 
 
 Chimney of house with three side gables 335 
 
 Right tangent of point 347 
 
 Left tangent of old hotel building on Sharps 
 Island 350 35 40 6 miles. 
 
 SOUTHERN M. E. CHURCH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Tilghman Island about if^ miles north of 
 Blackwalnut Point and 2 miles south of Knapps Narrows. (See Chart No. t,:^.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about % mile inshore from Chesapeake Bay on west side 
 of main road on building known as the St. Johns Chapel (Southern M. E. Church). 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of bell cupola on church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BLACK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Blackwalnut Point at north side of entrance 
 to Choptank River about 2j^ miles northeast of Sharps Island Light. (See Charts Nos. 33 and 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 east-northeast of edge of bank, 45 yards west of edge of bank, 65 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 130 
 yards south of a lone apple tree . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 00 00 4f^ miles. 
 
 57 00 32.99 meters. 
 
 00 4fi miles. 
 
 12 i}4 miles. 
 
 01 |-2 mile. 
 
 10 00 61.23 meters. 
 
 27 yi mile. 
 
 20 20 I mile. 
 
 05 30 I mile. 
 
 49 ^i, mile. 
 
 09 iji miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 79 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (S 43° 37' W) o 00 00 2^4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of old house 123 10 yi mile. 
 
 Lone apple tree .'. 133 16 131 yards. 
 
 Chimney of house among trees 145 38 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house near water 163 31 i mile. 
 
 Right chimney of large house 211 27 7 miles. 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 232 11 30 Similes. 
 
 Near peak of bam 253 22 6 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 270 12 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 283 35 7 miles. 
 
 Near peak of old hotel building, on Sharps 
 
 Island 337 47 3^2 miles. 
 
 SHARPS ISLAND LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay off entrance to Choptank River, about i mile 
 north-northwest of Sharps Island and 2% miles southwest of Blackwalnut Point. (See Charts Nos. 
 oj and 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on structure with a cylindrical foundation known as Sharps 
 Island Light. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Sharps Island Light. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Black" (N 43° 36' E) o 00 00 2^^' miles. 
 
 JERE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on Sharps Island, about i ■ i miles south-southeast 
 of Sharps Island Light. (See Charts Nos. 33 and 36.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard ground about 7 feet above high water, 95 yards 
 south-southeast of old hotel building, 95 yards west-southwest of shore, 150 yards southwest of a point, 
 and in such a position that Sharps Island Light shows to the right of the old hotel building. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 24° 06' W) o 00 00 1^2 miles. 
 
 Church cupola 46 35 50 sX miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of roof of large house ... 47 44 5 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large house 104 25 4^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney of large house 115 46 4f^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on right end of large house 142 21 55^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of house 346 59 95 yards. 
 
 BAR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of entrance to Harris Creek on Upper Bar Neck Point about ij^ 
 miles north-northeast of Blackwalnut Point and lyi miles south-southeast of Tilghman Island Wharf. 
 (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 west of edge of bank, and 60 yards north of line of trees at edge of marsh. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 45.81 meters S 83° 00' W of observed station, nearly on line to large lone persimmon 
 tree 15 inches diameter. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 4- inch tile pipe with top about 6 inches below surface of ground . 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
8o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — 
 
 " Large Water Tank "(S6i° 46' E) 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak stump 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 
 
 Nail in blaze in lone persimmon tree 
 
 Reference station 
 
 Right chimney of first house to right of woods . 
 
 Schoolhouse cupola 
 
 Stack of canner)' 
 
 Stack of cannerj' 
 
 Right chimney of house showing over woods . . 
 
 Neavitt schoolhouse cupola 
 
 Chimney of house 
 
 63 
 
 78 
 
 88 
 
 144 
 
 144 
 
 205 
 
 213 
 216 
 227 
 
 239 
 269 
 276 
 
 00 00 9^ miles. 
 
 18 00 51.17 meters. 
 
 58 40 46.66 meters. 
 
 35 30 4769 meters. 
 
 ^:3, 10 49.48 meters. 
 
 46 00 45- 81 meters. 
 
 39 H mile. 
 
 II 40 li/i miles. 
 
 19 x>2 miles. 
 
 10 ij^ miles. 
 
 07 2yi miles. 
 
 25 iH miles. 
 
 58 2}4 miles. 
 
 M. E. CHURCH. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Tilghman Island, about 2,34' miles north of 
 Blackwalnut Point and ^4 ™'le south of Knapps Narrows. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on main road about halfway between the shores of Chesa- 
 peake Bay and Harris Creek, about X ™i'e east of Tilghman Island Wharf on building known as Tilgh- 
 man Island M. E. Church. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of small square cupola on church. 
 
 References. — ^None necessary. 
 
 AVALON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek on Tilghman Island on point about 100 yards nortli 
 of shore end of Tilghman Island Wharf. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh and clay point, about i foot above high water, 
 9 yards south of shore, 12 yards northwest of shore, 20 yards north-northwest of northeast comer of a 
 house, about i yard east of produced line of end of house, 10 yards north of 2 pine trees, and 6 yards 
 north-northwest of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Narrows" (N 34° 29' E) . o 
 
 Near peak of house with 2 chimneys 2 
 
 Stack of cannery on wharf 8 
 
 Near peak of house with 2 chimneys 35 
 
 Chimney next to skylight on highest house 
 
 on Tilghman Island Wharf 80 
 
 Stack of cannery 150 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 154 
 
 Northeast corner of a house 161 
 
 Nail in blaze in northwest side of pine tree 
 
 (15 inches diameter) 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 224 
 
 Lightning rod on east peak of house 243 
 
 Weather, vane on schoolhouse 270 
 
 Near peak of house with chimney 322 
 
 00 00 ii mile. 
 
 47 3X miles. 
 
 34 K mile. 
 
 40 2yi miles. 
 
 38 X mile. 
 
 07 
 
 mile. 
 
 00 30 10.21 meters. 
 
 11 50 17.24 meters. 
 
 14 00 9.81 meters. 
 
 12 30 10.66 meters. 
 
 47 150 yards. 
 
 59 10 yi mile. 
 
 18 300 yards. 
 
Survey o / Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 8i 
 
 SCHOOLHOUSE CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Tilghman Island about 3 miles north of 
 Blackwalnut Point and yi mile south of Knapps Narrows. (See Chart No. ^t,.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on main road about halfway between the shores of Chesa- 
 peake Bay and Harris Creek about ^ mile northwest of Tilghman Island Wharf on schoolhouse building. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of bell cupola on schoolhouse. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 PEOPLES CHAPEL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Tilghman Island about 3X miles north of 
 Blackwalnut Point and % mile south of Knapps Narrows. (See Chart No. ^i-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in the town of Tilghman about yi mile north of Tilghman 
 Island Wharf on building known as Peoples Chapel. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of small square cupola on chapel. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 NARROWS. 
 
 General locality. ^Western shore of Harris Creek about X ™ile northeast of east entrance to Knapps 
 Narrows, and i}4 niiles west of Change Point. (See Chart No. 2^.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field back of a fringe of trees about 6 feet 
 above high water, 45 yards west-northwest of shore, 15 yards west-northwest of edge of field, 90 yards 
 south-southwest of corner of field, and 145 yards northeast of a point of bank where wire fence meets 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 S inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Eagle" (N 37° 30' E) o 00 00 I mile. 
 
 Near peak of Morris House with two chimneys o 41 2^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 23 ;}^ 40 22.07 meters. 
 
 Near peak of Wayman house 56 08 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 80 59 10 12.90 meters. 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 88 32 00 Similes. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) no 15 00 17.83 meters. 
 
 Near comer peak of house on Tilghman 
 
 Island Wharf 160 59 ^ mile. 
 
 Left stack of cannery 172 51 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of hotel with chimney almost in 
 
 range 183 53 J^ mile. 
 
 " Peoples Chaper ' 206 48 40 ^s mile. 
 
 Near peak of house with one chimney 284 38 }4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 326 02 X mile. 
 
 EAGLE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek on Bald Eagle Point about ^4 mile west of Turkey 
 Neck Point, and 2 miles north-northeast of Tilghman Island Wharf. (See Chart No. ^^.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 2 yards west of shore, 
 45 yards north by west of point of marsh, 150 yards south by east of point of marsh, and 120 yards east 
 of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 15.41 meters S 88° 35' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a cedar stub 4 inches diameter projecting 2 inches above 
 surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument pro- 
 jecting 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 53485—12 6 
 
82 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Dunk" (N o° 42' E) o 
 
 Near peak of house on Indian Point 20 
 
 Square chimney of house with ell 46 
 
 Center of chimney of house among trees 86 
 
 Large chimney of house 112 
 
 Right chimney of house 131 
 
 Stack of cannery 213 
 
 Reference station 267 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 44 T.yi miles. 
 
 03 i}4 miles. 
 
 17 lyi miles. 
 
 42 lyi miles. 
 
 51 iX miles. 
 
 34 V/i miles. 
 
 52 50 IS-4I meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 342 51 ^ mile. 
 
 DUNK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek on Seths Point at northeast side of entrance to 
 Dun Cove, about 3 miles from the Choptank River. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 6 yards northwest 
 of shore, 23 yards north-nortlieast of point, 26 yards northeast of shore of Duns Cove, 12 yards west of 
 shore of Harris Creek, 100 yards east of bushes extending north and south, and 250 yards east of woods. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 11.22 meters N 78° 54' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of marsh. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Hawk" (N 2° 48' W) o 
 
 Near peak of house with square chimneys .... i 
 Near peak of roof of house with three chimneys 1 8 
 Weathervane on right end of house with two 
 
 chimneys 41 
 
 Near peak of large barn 57 
 
 Cupola on Neavitt School 129 
 
 Weathervane on middle of house with two 
 
 chimneys 151 
 
 Chimney on left end of house among trees . . . 155 
 
 Chimney at left of house among trees 204 
 
 Reference station 283 
 
 Brick house 338 
 
 Left peak of old house 352 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 50 lyi miles. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 35 !%■ miles. 
 
 14 I mile. 
 
 32 30 ifi miles. 
 
 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 53 2 miles. 
 
 26 iX miles. 
 
 54 20 11.22 meters. 
 
 06 yi mile. 
 
 04 yi mile. 
 
 HAWK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek about % mile north of Seths Point and }4 mile west 
 of Indian Point. (See Chart No. :i3.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 4 feet above high water and 22 
 yards northwest of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Dunk"(S 2°48' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 21 
 
 North chimney of Harrison house 47 
 
 Dead pine tree with hawk nest in top 141 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 00 30 13.53 meters. 
 
 04 400 yards. 
 
 II X mile- 
 
 Cupola on house 168 35 iX miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 83 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 South chimney of house 182 
 
 Chimney of McOuay oyster house 227 
 
 South gable of bam 252 
 
 North chimney of house 275 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (10 inches 
 
 diameter) 304 
 
 Chimney of house 312 
 
 North gable of bam 330 
 
 SMITH. 
 
 46 jyi miles. 
 
 23 ij^ miles. 
 
 12 iX miles. 
 
 58 I mile. 
 
 34 8.62 meters. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 40 2X miles. 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 01 iX miles. 
 
 49 
 
 I mile. 
 
 >2 mile. 
 
 J2 mile. 
 
 40 13-44 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek on Smith Point between Briary Cove and Waterhole 
 Cove and about ;'+ mile west-southwest of Little Neck Point. (See Chart No. ^^.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — deserved station is on marsh point, about i foot above high water, and 6 yards 
 west of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.44 meters N 62° 39' W of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 3-inch stub projecting i foot above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hawk" (S 12° 31' W) o 
 
 Chimney of small house 3 
 
 North gable of bam 21 
 
 North chimney of house 26 
 
 North edge of Lamdin house 73 
 
 Reference station 104 
 
 South chimney of house 140 28 J^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 174 38 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 206 27 2 miles. 
 
 West gable of McQuay oyster house 242 43 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney of McQuay house 247 39 ]/i mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 270 46 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of Edmonds house 288 13 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 308 16 i mile. 
 
 BRIARY. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek, on a point at northeastern side of entrance to 
 Briary Cove, about i/i mile west of Little Neck Point. (See Chart No. t,^.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 10 yards from extreme end of point. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch cedar stub projecting 8 inches above surface of groimd. 
 References. — 
 
 Note. — This station was established in 1900 and was not reoccupied or re-marked during 
 oyster survey, although relocated by concluded angles. 
 
 VINE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek about X mile north-northwest of Little Neck Point. 
 (See Charts Nos. 33 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 northwest of shore , and 3 yards northwest of top of vertical bank. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 15.86 meters N 67° 54' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of groxuid. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface 
 of groxmd. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 ■/erences. — " ' 
 
 "Smith" (S 58° 54' W) o 00 
 
 REPERENCI; STATION 53 II 
 
 Cupola on biini 59 52 
 
 South ga')lo >f bam 91 31 
 
 Large pine tree 182 09 
 
 North chinney of house 199 50 
 
 West chimney of house 210 28 
 
 "Bozman M. E. Church Spire" 213 43 
 
 Chimney of Bridges kitchen 217 27 
 
 West cliimncy of house 250 29 
 
 North chimney of house 295 45 
 
 West chimney of Edmonds house 309 43 
 
 Lomax windmill 326 00 
 
 CUMMINGS. 
 
 00 J4 mile. 
 
 5° 
 
 15.86 meters. 
 I mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 100 yards. 
 ij/s miles. 
 i}4 miles. 
 i}4 miles. 
 }^ mile. 
 yi mile. 
 yi mile. 
 ^ mile. 
 3X miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek, on paint on western side of entrance to Cummings 
 Creek, about }-2 mile north-northeast of Little Nock Point. (See Charts Nos. 33 and 34.) 
 
 Imtnediaie locality. — Observed statiju is in a cu'.tiv.itcd f.cid about 10 feet above high water, 70 
 yards north of extreme end of point, anil fo yards :i i.thwcst of lone pine tree near shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is centtr p )int of tri ;ng!c on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark ia center of 2 inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Dog" (N 49° 51' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 West gable of bam at Bozninn 52 24 iX miles. 
 
 "Bozman M. E. Church spire" 56 36 i^ miles. 
 
 West gable of house 60 30 iX miles. 
 
 Lone pine tree near shore 75 31 50 yards. 
 
 South chimney of house 122 51 iX miles. 
 
 West gable of McQuay oysterhouse 149 15 X mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam 225 28 iX miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 286 52 iX miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 297 13 i mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 337 32 iX miles. 
 
 DAN. 
 
 General locality. —'Eastern shore of Harris Creek on Little Neck Point about % mile east-northeast of 
 Smith Point. (See Charts Nos. 33 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on narrow neck of oyster shells, about 35 yards east of south- 
 west corner of McQuay's oysterhouse, 60 yards east of the extreme west end of point, 25 yards west of 
 bank at edge of woods, and 3 yards south of shell path to oysterhouse. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 21.37 meters S 69° 28' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 5 inches above surface of groimd. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fox" (N 64° 54' E) o 00 
 
 Reference station 45 37 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 50 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 75 34 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 4S 21.37 meters. 
 
 00 21.84 meters. 
 
 CO 22.99 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 85 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 North chimney of Edmonds house 134 29 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 166 20 2 miles. 
 
 Stackofcannerj' at Sherwood 190 40 1J4 miles. 
 
 Cupola on house 210 55 1J4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 227 04 iX miles. 
 
 East gable of McQuay oysterhouse 237 37 35 yards. 
 
 Church spire at Wittman 292 46 2}4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 321 41 i}4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 355 49 il4 miles. 
 
 EDMOND. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek, about ^4 mile south-southwest of Little Neck Point, 
 and ^ mile north-northeast of Indian Point. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in southwest comer of yard of a house about 15 feet above 
 high water, 7 yards southeast of top of bank 15 feet high, and nearly on line with south side of house. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 16.56 meters S 59° 29' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Dan"(N 21° 25' E) o 
 
 Southwest comer of Edmonds house 83 
 
 Reference station 99 
 
 North chimney on house 149 
 
 North chimney of house .... 217 
 
 Chimney of house 245 
 
 Stack of cannery at Sherwood 261 
 
 Cupola on house 2S1 
 
 East gable of tin-roof bam 316 
 
 East gable of McQuay's oysterhouse 357 
 
 V.Ar.RlOH. 
 
 00 00 % mile. 
 
 52 3S yards. 
 
 06 10 16.56 meters. 
 
 51 H mile. 
 
 13 iX miles. 
 
 25 1% miles. 
 
 14 i}i miles. 
 
 45 i|4 miles. 
 
 25 iX miles. 
 
 49 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Crctk on .'ndir.n Point, about 2],< miles north of Change 
 Point. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cuitiv.'>ted field about 7 feet above high w-ater, 20 yards 
 southeast of shore, 14 yards southeast of to;) of bank with uniform slope to shore, and 40 yards northeast 
 of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Edmond" (N 29° 15' E) o 
 
 South gable of bam 14 
 
 East chimney of house 18 
 
 North chimney of house 55 
 
 South chimney of house 99 
 
 Chimney of house 119 02 i mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 131 35 2 miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 234 
 
 Cupola on house 297 
 
 South chimney of house 307 
 
 West gable of tin-roof bam 323 
 
 Chimney on McQuay oysterhouse 354 
 
 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 20 yi mile. 
 
 II I mile. 
 
 57 yi nii!e. 
 
 22 14 mile. 
 
 03 y, mile. 
 
 12 1^4 miles. 
 
 56 2 miles. 
 
 41 2>4 miles. 
 
 38 lyi miles. 
 
86 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 oo oo i].i miles. 
 
 27 lyi miles. 
 
 08 iX miles. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 42 i^ miles. 
 
 21 2J-2 miles. 
 
 26 400 yards. 
 
 38 49 yards. 
 
 BALL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek about f^ mile south-southeast of Indian Point and 
 I mile north of Turkey Neck Point. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 east of shore, 8 yards from top of bank, and 50 yards north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Eagle " (S 45° 39' W) o 
 
 North chimney of house 13 
 
 South chimney of brick house 72 
 
 Chimney of house 91 
 
 Stack of cannery at Sherwood 93 
 
 Cupola on house loi 
 
 North gable of barn 168 
 
 Northwest comer of Ball house 294 
 
 North gable of house 310 45 f^ mile . 
 
 Right tangent of Turkey Point 322 24 i^i miles. 
 
 Stack of cannery at Tilghman Island 353 02 3^ miles. 
 
 HEN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek on Turkey Neck Point about 3^ mile north of Change 
 Point. (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 9 yards 
 southeast of edge of bank, 17 yards east by north of point of bank at line of trees, and 16 yards east- 
 northeast of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Change' ' (S 6° 09' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 26 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 53 
 
 Stack of cannery 64 
 
 Lomax windmill 87 
 
 Left peak of house with two chimneys 129 
 
 Left chimney of brick house 157 
 
 Tower of house 166 
 
 Near chimney of house 193 
 
 Near peak of house 245 
 
 Right peak of house 308 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 350 
 
 00 00 ^i mile. 
 
 39 10 15-57 meters. 
 
 33 50 15-29 meters. 
 
 03 2^^ miles. 
 
 47 20 ij i' miles. 
 
 47 I mile. 
 
 58 ipi miles. 
 
 56 3 miles. 
 
 46 i^i miles. 
 
 28 }4 mile. 
 
 30 ^ mile. 
 
 22 00 22.85 meters. 
 
 CHANGE, 1910. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek on Change Point about ij4 miles east of Knapps 
 Narrows. (See Charts Nos. 33 and 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 45 yards 
 north-northeast of extreme end of point, 55 yards northwest of edge of bank, 35 yards east of edge of 
 bank, 70 yards southeast by south of comer of wire fence, and 70 yards south-southwest of wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 87 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Nelson 3" (S 53° 21' E) o 
 
 "Windmill" 5 
 
 Near peak of house 25 
 
 Chimney of house 89 
 
 Near peak of house 117 
 
 Near peak of storehouse on Tilghman Island 
 
 Wharf 123 
 
 Near peak of house 131 
 
 Near chimney of brick house 210 
 
 Right chimney of house 278 
 
 Near peak of house 307 
 
 CHEF. 
 
 00 00 i]/i miles. 
 
 53 5° 9^ miles. 
 
 43 7 miles. 
 
 04 2! 2 miles. 
 
 29 zyi miles. 
 
 16 ij^ miles. 
 
 or 2}i miles. 
 
 58 2yi miles. 
 
 54 X mile. 
 
 44 }i mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Cook Point at southern side of entrance to 
 Choptank River about 4 miles east of Sharps Island. (See Charts Nos. 33, 36, and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 inside of fringe of trees parallel with shore , 45 yards southwest of eastern end of fringe of trees, 70 yards 
 east of western end of fringe of trees, and igo yards northwest by north of gate in fence running east 
 and west. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — or// 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 84° 01' W) o 00 00 4>< miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (4 inches 
 diameter) 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 46 
 
 Large chimney of house 51 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 79 
 
 Left peak of house 81 
 
 Near peak of bam 98 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 99 
 
 Near chimney on largest building in group. . 127 
 
 Left end of house 150 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 158 
 
 Lone persimmon tree 165 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 177 
 
 Right chimney outside house 194 
 
 Chimney on right one of two houses 222 
 
 Right peak of bam 251 
 
 Right peak of hotel on Sharps Island 341 
 
 DOG. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Cummings Creek about yi mile north of Harris Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about on level with high water, and 16 yards 
 west of clump of myrtle bushes. Cement monument marking reference station is 14.43 meters S 65° 30' 
 E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Ref- 
 erence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above sur- 
 face of aground. 
 
 41 10 31-43 meters. 
 
 09 20 28.53 meters. 
 
 57 A% miles. 
 
 02 50 29.94 meters. 
 
 21 5 miles. 
 
 22 7X miles. 
 
 50 30 43.16 meters. 
 
 24 6 miles. 
 
 48 30 7S-8 miles. 
 
 02 10 5J^ miles. 
 
 47 231 yards. 
 
 43 10 dyi miles. 
 
 02 2^ miles. 
 
 37 X ™ile. 
 
 19 X mile. 
 
 27 4 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cummings" (S 49° 51' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 East gable of old bam 75 03 J^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house no 30 i^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 129 00 % mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 133 50 fi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 136 
 
 Reference station 244 
 
 West chimney of house 325 
 
 East chimney of house 332 
 
 East edge of McQuay 's oysterhouse 342 
 
 Chimney of house. 348 
 
 59 30 35.70 meters. 
 
 38 10 1443 meters. 
 
 16 iX miles. 
 
 55 iX miles. 
 
 26 yi mile. 
 
 58 2}i miles. 
 
 RABBIT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creelv on eastern side of entrance to Cummings Creek 
 about f^ mile northeast of Little Neck Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field, about 8 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 north of shore, 2 yards north of top of bank, and 50 yards east of the extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • ° 
 
 "Koot"(S 52° 52' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 20 
 
 North gable of barn 67 
 
 North chimney of house 86 
 
 Stack of cannery at Sherwood 118 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 123 
 
 Left edge of barn 182 
 
 Left gable of old bam 281 
 
 Chimney of small house 315 
 
 Flagstaff on Bozman Hall 346 
 
 GRACE. 
 
 16 
 
 00 14 mile. 
 
 00 3.17 meters. 
 
 14 }2 mile. 
 
 OS I mile. 
 
 15 2 miles. 
 
 04 30 8.73 meters. 
 
 34 1% miles. 
 
 42 400 yards. 
 
 28 lyi miles. 
 
 26 14 mile. 
 
 I 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Harris Creek about fi mile east of entrance to Cummings 
 Creek, and i mile northeast of Little Neck Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, and 5 yards 
 north of the extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Rabbit" (S 82° 20' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 85 
 
 North chimney of Miller house 145 
 
 Chimney of small house 165 
 
 South chimney of house 176 
 
 North chimney of house 183 
 
 East chimney of house 220 03 yi mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 249 24 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house 295 26 J^ mile. 
 
 East gable of McQuay's oysterhouse 335 44 i mile. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 01 10 4.64 meters. 
 
 33 I mile. 
 
 31 K mile. 
 
 05 X mile. 
 
 08 X mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 89 
 
 MINK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Harris Creek about H rnile northeast of entrance to Cummings 
 Creek and X mile northwest of town of Bozman. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards 
 northwest of shore, and 40 yards northeast of wire and board fence. Cement monument marking refer- 
 ence station is 8.73 meters N 53° 51' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Harrison" (N 16° 58' E) o 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 10 
 
 South chimney of Miller house 32 
 
 North chimney of house 45 
 
 Chimney of house 86 
 
 Flagpole on Bozman Hall 135 
 
 East chimney of house 155 
 
 Chimney of small house 182 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house igo 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 240 
 
 Reference station 289 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (12 inches 
 diameter) 298 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 03 2 miles. 
 
 35 J-8 mile. 
 
 04 X mile. 
 
 35 K mile. 
 
 42 yi mile. 
 
 07 % mile. 
 
 28 X niile. 
 
 39 I mile. 
 
 57 
 
 10 12.21 meters. 
 
 20 8.73 meters. 
 
 59 30 9.41 meters. 
 
 HARRISON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Harris Creek about 3/j' mile nortli-northwest of town of 
 Bozman. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of marsh in northeast comer of old apple orchard 
 about 2 feet above high water, 11 yards northwest of shore, 23 yards west of extreme end of point, and 
 80 yards south-southeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.— 011/ 
 
 "Clump" (N 32° 34' E) o 
 
 North chimney of Miller house 30 
 
 South chimney of house 51 
 
 North chimney of house 58 
 
 Chimney of house 107 
 
 Chimney of small house 120 
 
 North gable of bam 137 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (8 inches diameter) 173 
 Center of old gristmill burr partly embedded 
 
 in ground and about 4 feet diameter 270 
 
 Northeast comer of Harrison house 301 
 
 CLUMP. 
 
 00 00 5 s mile. 
 
 14 ^2 mile. 
 
 15 yi, mile. 
 
 30 Yi mile. 
 
 57 y% mile. 
 
 55 Vi mile. 
 
 19 Y mile. 
 
 47 20 9.24 meters. 
 
 32 4.87 meters. 
 
 51 80 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Harris Creek on a point about yi mile north of town of 
 Bozman. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 2 feet above high water, 6 yards west of 
 shore, and 15 yards east of fringe of locust trees and vines. 
 
90 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks.— OhseXYtd station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Lawn" (N 0° 56' W) o 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 28 
 
 South gable of Harrison bam 31 
 
 South chimney of small house 97 
 
 South chimney of house loS 
 
 North chimney of house 150 09 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 172 07 }4 mile. 
 
 "Bozman M. E. Church spire" 178 
 
 South chimney of Harrison lower house 221 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (6 inches 
 diameter) 280 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 44 iX miles. 
 
 41 i>4 miles. 
 
 09 14 mile. 
 
 42 1% miles. 
 
 12 I mile. 
 
 48 yi mile. 
 
 50 17-75 meters. 
 
 MILLER. 
 
 (See 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Harris Creek about i mile nortli of town of Bozman. 
 Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, 65 yards 
 east of shore, and half way between a bam and a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pink" (S3o° 58'W) o 
 
 East gable of bam 50 
 
 Left comer of Seth bathhouse 92 
 
 South chimney of house 106 
 
 Southwest comer of Miller bam 151 
 
 West gable of bam 245 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 270 
 
 Northwest comer of Miller house 327 
 
 West chimney of house 333 
 
 PINK. 
 
 00 00 1 .8 mile. 
 
 20 lyi miles. 
 
 44 }i mile. 
 
 48 1% miles. 
 
 31 25-28 meters. 
 
 51 K mile. 
 
 45 X mile. 
 
 46 29.23 meters. 
 
 51 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Harris Creek about yi mile north of town of Bozman. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 6 yards 
 southwest of shore, 12 yards southeast of extreme end of point, and 200 yards southwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 7 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Miller" (N 30° 57' E) o 
 
 North chimney of Miller house i 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin oak tree (iS inches diam- 
 eter) 54 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house 191 
 
 East gable of bam 271 
 
 South chimney of house 280 
 
 Cupola on tin-roof bam 319 
 
 South gable of house 335 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 342 
 
 00 00 3 1 mile. 
 
 44 yi mile. 
 
 42 9.63 meters. 
 
 10 I mile. 
 
 02 % mile. 
 
 ig I mile. 
 
 36 1% miles. 
 
 51 2}4 miles. 
 
 23 iX miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 91 
 
 BOZMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Harris Creek, about >4 mile northwest of town of Bozman and 
 ^ mile east of entrance to Cummings Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cleared space about 8 feet above high water, 25 feet 
 southeast of top of vertical bank 8 feet high, and i5 yards north of pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecttjag 7 
 inches above surface ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Koot" (S7i°4o'W) o 
 
 South chimney of house 74 
 
 South chimney of house 77 
 
 North chimney of Harrison house 93 
 
 Cupola on tin-roof bam 106 
 
 Chimney of house 145 
 
 South chimney of house 176 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 225 41 30 24.93 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 238 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house 347 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 22 I mile. 
 
 10 iH miles. 
 
 iq X mile. 
 
 41 2 miles. 
 
 31 XmJle. 
 
 17 ]4 mile. 
 
 40 10 22.47 meters. 
 
 31 I mile. 
 
 BOZMAN M. E. CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Harris Creek in the town of Bozman, on the northwest side 
 of county road leading to Neavitt. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edifice knowTi as Bozman M. E. Church. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of spire on Bozman M. E. Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 KOOT. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Harris Creek on a point of land between two coves, about 
 34 mile southeast of entrance to Cummings Creek, and }4 mile west of town of Bozman. (See Chart 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 south of shore, 6 yards south of edge of bank 6 feet high, and 200 yards north of a graveyard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Fox" (S7i°28'W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (6 inches diameter) . . 34 
 
 North chimney of house 68 
 
 South gable of old barn 86 
 
 South chimney of Miller house 150 
 
 Chimney of small house 161 
 
 West chimney of house 178 
 
 Chimney of small house 193 
 
 Flagstaff on Bozman Hall 214 
 
 Lone cherry tree in Bridges graveyard 2S2 
 
 North chimney of Bridges house 307 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 347 25 5° 15-29 meters. 
 
 00 00 /4 mile. 
 
 03 7. 86 meters. 
 
 34 iK miles. 
 
 28 X mile. 
 
 42 1% miles. 
 
 30 X mile. 
 
 14 I mile. 
 
 32 I mile. 
 
 42 li mile. 
 
 30 . .■ 200 yards. 
 
 06 300 yards. 
 
92 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 FOX. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Harris Creek on a point of land between two coves about 
 }4 mile south of entrance to Cummings Creek, and ^^ mile northeast of Little Neck Point. (See Chart 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, and 26 yards 
 south of the extreme north end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 7 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Koot" (N 71 °28' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 North chimney of Bridges kitchen 26 46 X ™ile. 
 
 North chimney of house 150 04 ^ mile. 
 
 East gable of McQuay oyster house 175 
 
 Smoke stack at Sherwood 181 
 
 East gable of bam 217 
 
 North chimney of house 234 
 
 South chimney of house 265 
 
 South chimney of house 289 
 
 North chimney of old house 321 
 
 Chimney of small house 347 
 
 North chimney of house 358 
 
 NELSON 3. 
 
 43 K mile- 
 
 13 2^4 miles. 
 
 41 I mile. 
 
 01 i)4 miles . 
 
 55 I mile. 
 
 43 i^ miles. 
 
 09 if 8 miles. 
 
 12 iX miles. 
 
 58 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Nelson Island, between the entrances to 
 Harris and Broad Creeks. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on southwest point of island on marsh about 2 feet above 
 high water, 28 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point, 45 yards northwest of edge of marsh, and 
 14 yards east of marsh. Cement monument marking reference station is 32.27 meters N 32° 05' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of nail in 3-inch square stub in tile pipe flush with ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light " (S 56° eg' E) o 00 00 5X rniles. 
 
 "Large Water Tank " 10 09 50 7X miles. 
 
 Right chimney of house 31 48 7 miles. 
 
 Near chimney outside of house 45 
 
 Near peak of bam on Cook Point 67 
 
 Left peak of hotel on Sharps Island 98 
 
 " Sharps Island Light" 109 
 
 Chimney of house 137 
 
 Stack of cannery at Tilghman Island 153 
 
 Windmill at Tilghman Island 155 
 
 Chimney of house on Change Point 185 
 
 Left peak of house 197 
 
 Chimney of house 254 
 
 "St. Michaels Church Spire " 259 
 
 Reference station 268 
 
 Left peak of building 293 43 2)4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house with three chimneys 335 18 3 miles. 
 
 44 SH miles. 
 
 40 5X miles. 
 
 03 ■ 7^ miles. 
 
 04 20 7>i miles. 
 
 36 4 miles. 
 
 43 3K miles. 
 
 12 3>2 miles. 
 
 37 1}^ miles. 
 
 50 i}4 miles. 
 
 10 2^ miles. 
 
 55 10 6X miles. 
 
 13 20 32.27 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 93 
 
 ANNETTE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek about }^ mile north of Nelson Point, and on south 
 side of entrance to Balls Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, and 4 yards west of 
 shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 9.39 meters N 75° 59' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o 1 n 
 
 "Myrtle" (N 15° 29' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 18 39 3^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 29 53 3 J^ miles. 
 
 South gable of bam 35 01 3JS^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 36 35 ^% miles. 
 
 South gable of barn 72 54 smiles. 
 
 Wf St chimney of house 102 
 
 "Choptank River Light" 116 
 
 Water tank at Castle Haven 123 
 
 North gable of bam on Todd Point 148 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diameter) 187 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diameter) 235 
 
 Reference station 268 
 
 19 3^ miles. 
 
 34 40 tyi, miles. 
 
 54 8X miles. 
 
 31 6>2 miles. 
 
 26 00 11.37 meters. 
 
 06 30 16.81 meters. 
 
 29 40 9.39 meters. 
 
 MYRTLE. 
 
 00 J 8 mile. 
 
 J 8 mile. 
 
 00 II. 51 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek about iX miles north of Nelson Point and % mile 
 north of Balls Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) . 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water and 4 yards 
 northwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Annette" (S 15° 29' W) o 00 
 
 East gable of house 18 33 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 99 49 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 169 57 5.09 meters. 
 
 South chimney of house 215 04 3X niiles. 
 
 Chimney of house 225 21 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 241 26 2 miles. 
 
 West gable on bam 255 40 2^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house 268 45 2X miles. 
 
 Largest tree on Royston Island 300 41 2yi miles. 
 
 Water tank at Castle Haven 307 eg 8^ miles. 
 
 COAL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek about 2 miles north of Nelson Point and i mile west 
 of Deep Neck Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 4 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 northwest of shore, 4 yards north of small lone cedar tree, and 200 yards north of pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 •lelow base of monument. 
 
94 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Myrtle" (S 44° 23' W) o 00 00 3>^ mile. 
 
 South gable of Bridges barn 136 22 X mile. 
 
 vSoutli chimney of Bridges house 152 03 % tnile. 
 
 North chimney of house 167 18 i^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 170 31 2X miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 203 48 2|^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 209 52 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 272 47 iX miles. 
 
 Largest tree on Royston Island 288 22 3 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Island 331 41 2>^ miles. 
 
 TOBE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek on point at southern side of entrance to Leadenham 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated field about 2 feet above high water, 
 19 yards south of shore, and back of a fringe of myrtle bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projectmg 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ross" (S 68° 15' E) o 
 
 North edge of house 6 
 
 South chimney of Bridges house 43 
 
 North gable of Bridges bam 52 
 
 East chimney of house 179 
 
 South chimney of old deserted house 264 
 
 Cupola on "Beverly" house 297 
 
 North chimney of house 342 
 
 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 29 iX miles. 
 
 44 X mile. 
 
 02 }4 mile. 
 
 12 X mile. 
 
 38 J^ mile. 
 
 12 2^ miles. 
 
 28 3 miles. 
 
 WIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Leadenham Creek about i mile southwest of Mulberry Point, 
 and yi mile southwest of Broad Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 southeast of shore at top of a vertical bank 5 feet high, and 125 yards west of board fence and row of cedar 
 trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 18.90 meters S 23° 36' E of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tobe" (N 64° 26' E) o 
 
 South chimney of Bridges house 55 
 
 Reference station 91 
 
 North gable of bam 160 
 
 Chimney of house 238 
 
 North chimney of Fairbank house 249 
 
 South chimney of house 256 
 
 South chimney of house 320 
 
 Chimney of small cabin 343 
 
 31 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 58 GO 18.90 meters. 
 
 41 X mile. 
 
 19 J^ mile. 
 
 09 ^ mile. 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
 50 I mile. 
 
 22 J/i mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 95 
 
 BLANCO. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Leadenham Creek about ^ mile west of Broad Creek entrance 
 to creek and }i mile southwest of entrance to Grace Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 9 feet above high water and 13 
 yards south of edge of vertical bank at shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — or// 
 
 "Fairbanks" (N 30° 58' E) o 00 00 }4, mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 28 00 1% miles. 
 
 West gable of house 37 03 3 miles. 
 
 North gable of bam 136 49 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 308 51 X ™ile. 
 
 East chimney of house 322 07 % mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 328 19 %■ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 356 26 yi mile. 
 
 NED. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Leadenham Creek about 1)/% miles west of Broad Creek entrance 
 to creek and opposite entrance to Caulk Cove. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 yards east 
 of shore, 19 yards south of the extreme end of marsh point, and north of a heavy pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu'ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Caulk" (N 53° 48' E) o 00 00 yi raiXe.. 
 
 West chimney of house 15 23 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter). 123 06 50 10.47 meters. 
 
 Nailinblazeinpine tree (12 inchesdiameter). 177 59 10 7.52 meters. 
 
 East chimney of house 226 43 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of small house 262 10 X ™ile. 
 
 East chimney of house 286 20 3<^ mile. 
 
 CAULK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Leadenham Creek about f^ mile west of Broad Creek entrance 
 to creek and yi mile east-southeast of entrance to Caulk Cove. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh on a wooded shore about i foot above high water 
 and 3 yards north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above stirface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biuried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fairbanks" (N 84° 28' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of Bridges bam 28 28 i mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 125 30 -iY% miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 172 52 Yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 216 17 00 9.74 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diameter) . 339 45 20 24.77 meters. 
 
 West chimney of house 356 03 yi mile. 
 
96 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 FAIRBANKS. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Leadenham Creek about yi mile west of Broad Creek entrance 
 to creek and on first point southwest of entrance to Grace Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 75 yards south of a house and 13 
 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is cement of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pine" (N 50° 00' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 South comer of small house ^:i 48 3 miles. 
 
 West gable of Bridges bam 80 22 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 138 27 yi mile. 
 
 South gable of com crib 257 04 100 yards. 
 
 East chimney of house 300 34 75 yards. 
 
 South gable of bam 317 19 300 yards. 
 
 PINE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Leadenham Creek on point between entrances to Leadenham 
 Creek and Grace Creek, and about '^ mile west of Broad Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 5 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 west of shore, 60 yards north of the extreme end of point, and at intersection of two lanes cut through 
 woods. Cement monument marking reference station is g.52 meters N 67° 25' W of observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsiui'ace mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Fairbanks" (S 50° 00' W) o 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 Reference station 52 35 00 9.52 meters. 
 
 "Cabin" (staff on west end of cabin) 161 49 00 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 207 11 f^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 219 50 2fi miles. 
 
 South gable of small house 235 06 3f^ miles. 
 
 South gable of house 274 20 2^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of Bridges house 284 24 J^ mile. 
 
 North gable of Bridges barn 290 34 J^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 336 13 ^ mile. 
 
 LUNA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Grace Creek on a prominent point about y{ mile northwest of 
 Broad Creek entrance to creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 5 yards north of shore, 11 
 yards west of the extreme end of point, and 3 yards east of a dense growth of small pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cabin" (N 80° 51' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house ig 07 f i mile. 
 
 South gable of bam 37 30 Ji mile. 
 
 Nortli gable of Bridges bam 92 10 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter). 188 48 10 3.29 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 256 00 00 2.61 meters. 
 
 West chimney of house 287 57 X niilfi' 
 
 t 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 CABIN. 
 
 97 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Grace Creek about ^i mile north of Broad Creek entrance to creek. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on west gable of deserted cabin about 10 feet above high 
 water, and T7 yards east of shore. 
 
 Mark.<:. — Observed station is a twenty-penny wire nail driven 2 feet below the peak of west gable 
 of a deserted cabin, and surmounted by a staff erected over nail. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SKINNER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek at eastern side of entrance to Grace Creek, about ^ 
 mile west of Mulberry Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 3 yards north - 
 
 cast of shore, 42 yards east of the extreme end of point, and 40 yards southwest of a small clump of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Ross" (S 45° 32' E) o 
 
 South chimney of house 5 
 
 North gable of house 21 
 
 West chimney of Bridges house 45 
 
 North gable of Bridges bam 51 
 
 East chimney of house 108 
 
 North chimney of house 163 
 
 South chimney of house 212 
 
 Chimney of cabin 228 
 
 South gable of bam 272 
 
 West chimney of house 318 
 
 BALD. 
 
 00 00 1^4 miles. 
 
 48 2)4 tniles. 
 
 10 2^4 miles. 
 
 46 ^ mile. 
 
 32 }4 mile. 
 
 ii H mile. 
 
 55 K mile. 
 
 06 }4 mile. 
 
 36 ^ mile. 
 
 26 X mile. 
 
 07 2 miles 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Broad Creek on Mulberry Point on northern side of entrance to 
 Leadenham Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 2 yards north 
 of shore, 50 yards west of extreme east end of point, and 40 yards southeast of a rail fence. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 16.84 meters N 40° 26' W of observed station. Cedar stub mark- 
 ing old triangulation station "Mulberry" is 22.46 meters N 52° 57' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 7 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground. Old triangulation station "Mulberry" is nail in 2-inch cedar stub projecting 2 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tobe" (S 57° og' W) o 
 
 East gable of house ig 
 
 East chimney of house 47 
 
 Reference station nS 
 
 South chimney of Willey house 158 
 
 Cupola on "Beverly" house 166 
 
 Old triangulation station mulberry. . . . 175 
 Right tangent of north end of Willey Island . . 215 
 Right tangent of marsh at Deep Neck Point. . 286 
 
 North gable of Bridges bam 344 
 
 53485—12 7 
 
 19 
 
 00 Js mile. 
 
 I !'4 miles. 
 
 05 J-4' mile. 
 
 25 00 16.84 meters. 
 
 43 iJ^ miles. 
 
 28 i}^ miles. 
 
 48 40 22.46 meters. 
 
 38 34 mile. 
 
 05 ij/g miles. 
 
 46 1 mile. 
 
98 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 ROSE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek on a verj' prominent ]3oint about }f, mile 
 north -northeast of Mnlberrj- Point and 's mile west-northwest of the south end of Hambleton Island. 
 (vSce Chart No. 34.) 
 
 hiunediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 4 yards west 
 of end of point, and 20 yards east of point of pine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gram" (N 5° 29' W) o 
 
 South chimney of house 4 
 
 South chimney of Willis house 42 
 
 Cupola on "Beverly" house 53 
 
 West chimney of " Beverly ' ' tenant house ... 66 
 
 West gable of house in 
 
 North chimney of house 136 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Deep Neck Point . . 179 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Island 208 
 
 West gable on Bridges barn 225 
 
 South chimney of house 232 
 
 North chimney of house 259 
 
 Cupola on bam 359 
 
 GRAM. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 X miles. 
 -4 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 59 ij/i miles. 
 
 08 i^ miles. 
 
 32 2^4 miles. 
 
 32 lyi miles. 
 
 24 3^ miles. 
 
 04 i^ miles. 
 
 29 ^ mile. 
 
 06 ys mile. 
 
 21 iX miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about 3^ mile north of Mulberry Point and 
 about } 2 mile west of upper end of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 10 yards west 
 of extreme east end of point, and about X ™ile northeast of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Royal" (N 8° 49' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house 12 
 
 North chimney of Price house 41 
 
 South chimney of Willey house 63 
 
 Cupola on " Beverly" house 66 
 
 West chimney of house 96 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Deep Neck Point. 165 
 
 North chimney of house 231 
 
 South gable of Miller barn 313 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 316 
 
 Cupola on bam 344 
 
 South chimney of house 353 
 
 00 00 i/i mile. 
 
 31 fs mile. 
 
 36 X mile. 
 
 08 % mile. 
 
 45 H mile. 
 
 II lyi miles. 
 
 22 ifi miles. 
 
 02 y^ mile. 
 
 28 2 miles. 
 
 54 i]A miles. 
 
 46 yi mile. 
 
 26 3^ mile. 
 
 BENGAL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about ^^ mile west of north end of Hambleton 
 Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on narrow marsh point about i foot above high water, 
 4 yards south of shore, 55 j'ards west of extreme end of point, and north of a fringe of pine and cedar 
 trees along bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 8.81 meters !3 52° 34' W of observed 
 station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 99 
 
 oo yi mile. 
 
 50 11.68 meters. 
 
 10 8.81 meters. 
 
 01 00 9.43 meters. 
 
 00 X ™ile. 
 
 55 i^ miles. 
 
 54 H tnile. 
 
 54 /-2 ™ile. 
 
 18 K mile. 
 
 51 2 miles. 
 
 15 5^ mile. 
 
 00 i^ miles. 
 
 15 i}4 miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Gram" (S 51° 52' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diameter) g6 
 
 REFERENCe STATION I04 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump i foot high (lo 
 
 inches diameter) 109 
 
 East chimney of Jump house i6g 
 
 Belfry on Harrison outhouse 201 
 
 South chimney of Harper house 216 
 
 Cupola on barn 251 
 
 South chimney of house 266 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 268 
 
 North chimney of house 293 
 
 Cupola on "Beverly" house 326 
 
 Nortli chimney of house 343 
 
 EASTMAN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about iji miles west-northwest of nortli end of 
 Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 
 south of extreme end of point, 3 yards northeast of clump of myrtle bushes, and 200 yards east of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Woodill" (N 23°46' W) o 
 
 Belfry on Harrison outhouse 4 
 
 South gable of barn 12 
 
 South chimney of Willis house 18 
 
 Chimney of Burke house 22 
 
 North chimne}' of Harper house 38 
 
 North chimney of house 82 
 
 North chimney of house 124 09 i}i miles. 
 
 Chimney of Sutton house 297 13 200 yards. 
 
 East chimney of Jump house 327 23 X mile. 
 
 WOODILL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about X mile east of Bozman and iK miles 
 northwest of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 6 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 southwest of shore, and 5 yards north of a pile of oyster shells. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mars" (S 77° 03' E) o 00 00 I^g mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 8 38 2^^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 104 16 20 23.70 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diameter) 166 31 20 16.21 meters. 
 
 Belfry on Harrison outhouse 238 54 ^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 251 54 2 miles. 
 
 00 00 }-i mile. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 36 2 miles. 
 
 31 iX miles. 
 
 59 H mile. 
 
 29 K mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
roo Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 South chimney of Willis house 258 51 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of Burke house 272 07 X niile. 
 
 North chimney of Harper house 305 50 ^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on bam ,327 48 |^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 350 00 i mile. 
 
 DELTA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about % mile northeast of Bozman, and 
 i-"^ miles northwest of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 1 foot above high water, 10 yards west of 
 shore, and about 100 yards east of an orchard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 7 inches above surface of ground . {Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Willis" (N 13° 54' E) o 00 00 ^-5 mile. 
 
 North chimney of Harper house 92 01 yi mile . 
 
 Cupola on " Beverly" house 103 01 2 J^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of house loq 34 2^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of Jump house 209 09 % mile. 
 
 South gable of barn 341 14 i mile. 
 
 MARION. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Broad Creek about 25; miles northwest of Hambleton 
 Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on east side of a tenant house in a cultivated field about 8 
 feet above high water, 12 yards south of shore, and 12 yards northwest of old open well. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of hole drilled in east face of center one of three posts supporting 
 east front of a tenant house, and surmoimted by spindle erected over hole. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 WILLIS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek, on a point at northern side of entrance to a 
 small creek about 2 \-i miles \^'est of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point at west edge of yard of a house about i foot 
 above high water, 8 yards east of shore, 5 j'ards west of top of slope, about 4 feet higher than station, and 
 65 yards southwest of the southwest comer of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-ineh tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Neptune" (S 15° 36' E) o 00 00 }i mile. 
 
 North chimney of house ,;? .=|i '2 mile. 
 
 North ;jahlc of house 41 18 '2 mile. 
 
 "Marion" (staff on east side of house ) 70 53 10 !.4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on Harrison tenant house 70 55 34™'!^- 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 113 36 }4 mile. 
 
 S:>uth chimney of Miller house 125 01 ;Vs mile. 
 
 South chimney of Harrison house 165 07 i"^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 174 34 50 16.59 meters. 
 
 Southchimney of house 182 18 '^ mile. 
 
 Southwest comer of Willis house 246 43 63 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 302 55 50 II. 81 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 356 35 yi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 NEPTUNE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek about 2 miles north of Mulberry Point and 2 
 miles west of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated garden aliout 7 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 north of shore. 20 yards east of the extreme end of point, 2 yards north of top of bank with uniform slope 
 to shore, and 40 yards west of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Venus" (S 17° 02' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house 72 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) lOI 
 
 Chimney of Harrison tenant house 141 
 
 Belfry on Harrison outhouse 153 
 
 South gable of house 171 
 
 West chimney of Willis house 186 
 
 North chimney of house 222 
 
 Chimney of Burke house 287 
 
 VENUS. 
 
 00 00 ,'8 mile. 
 
 41 Wmile. 
 
 55 00 8. 67 meters. 
 
 01 ;Vs mile. 
 
 54 y^ mile. 
 
 23 ij'4 miles. 
 
 57 i^ mile. 
 
 44 2 miles. 
 
 38 40 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek about ' i mile north of entrance to Edgar Cove. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate localilv. — Observed station is on wooded point about 6 feet above high water and 3 yards 
 northeast of edge of a vertical bank 6 feet high. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.28 
 meters S 79° 28' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2 -inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 " Delta" (N 83° 41' W) o 
 
 South chimney of Miller house 
 
 Belfry on Harrison outhouse 45 
 
 South gable of bam 55 
 
 Chimney of Burke house 77 
 
 Nail in blaze of twin oak tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 136 
 
 Reference station 184 
 
 Nail in blaze of oak tree (5 inches diameter) . . 195 
 
 West gable of Sutton bam 289 
 
 South chimney of house 336 
 
 MARS. 
 
 38 so 
 
 4 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 34 H mile. 
 
 58 i!4 miles. 
 
 II ' s mile. 
 
 06 10 14.17 meters. 
 
 13 25 13.28 meters. 
 
 36 50 3.48 meters. 
 
 II :?< mile. 
 
 36 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek about r mile northwest of north end of Ham- 
 blcton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 2 feet above high water and 7 \-ards east 
 of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pijie buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Royal" (869° 17' E) o 
 
 North chimney of house 3 
 
 North gable of comcrib 105 
 
 West chimney of Sutton house 136 
 
 Right comer of Eastman bungalow 147 
 
 South chimney of house 183 
 
 Chimney of Harrison tenant house 210 
 
 South chimney of house 232 
 
 North chimney of house 333 
 
 ROYAL. 
 
 00 00 % mile. 
 
 51 I mile. 
 
 52 yi mile. 
 
 00 yi mile. 
 
 10 ^i mile. 
 
 24 li mile. 
 
 33 I mile. 
 
 05 ^i mile. 
 
 35 I,' mile. 
 
 mile northwest of north end 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek about 
 Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 5 yards 
 northeast of shore, 45 yards south of a lone leaning cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Mars" (N69° 16' W) o 
 
 North chimney of house i 
 
 Nail in blaze in red oak tree (3 feet diameter) 92 
 
 West chimney ol house 113 
 
 South chimney of " Beverly" house 178 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Deep Neck Point . 247 
 
 North chimney of house 273 
 
 North chimney of Sutton house 338 
 
 West chimney of Jump house 348 
 
 GRAVE. 
 
 00 00 ] i mile. 
 
 57 iX miles. 
 
 31 00 76.08 meters. 
 
 59 /< mile. 
 
 12 I mile. 
 
 53 2 miles. 
 
 53 S'^ mile. 
 
 34 I mile. 
 
 18 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Broad Creek on point of mainland between Broad Creek 
 and Back Creek about ^4. mile west of north end of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 11 yards 
 northeast of shore, and about X mile southwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ray" (S 26° 29' E) o 
 
 Right tangent of woods Deep Neck Point. ... 31 
 
 North chimney of house 83 
 
 South gable of barn 123 
 
 North chimney of Jump house 132 
 
 South chimney of house 172 
 
 South chimney of Price house 249 
 
 Cupola on "Beverly" house 300 
 
 North chimney of Willey house 309 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 14 i|^ miles. 
 
 25 ^ mile. 
 
 2Q ij^ miles. 
 
 30 lyi miles. 
 
 29 yi mile. 
 
 57 X mile. 
 
 07 X mile. 
 
 2^ % mile. 
 
 RAY. 
 
 ■ mile 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek on western side of Hambleton Island about ; 
 north of the south end of island, and yi mile northeast of Mulberry Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 4 yards east of 
 shore, and 13 yards west of fringe of small trees at top of bank near edge of cultivated field. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 103 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of marsh. Subsurface mark is center of a 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Willey"(S7° 15' E) o 
 
 Right tangent of woods Deep Neck Point. ... 23 
 
 West gable of Bridges bam 55 
 
 East chimney of house 73 
 
 North chimney of house 109 
 
 North chimney of house 126 
 
 South chimney of house 159 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 245 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherr)' tree (7 inches 
 diameter) 303 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 27 i}4 miles. 
 
 34 2 miles. 
 
 ^o I mile. 
 
 33 
 
 59 
 
 50 
 
 ^ mile, 
 i^ miles. 
 1^4 miles. 
 11.08 meters. 
 
 20.^2 meters. 
 
 WILLEY. 
 
 21 ^ mile. 
 
 37 iX miles. 
 
 32 ij-^ miles. 
 
 19 2 ■•< miles. 
 
 30 3^8 miles. 
 
 02 1J5 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek on southern end of Hambleton Island about y^ mile 
 north of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 15 feet above high water, and 
 50 yards north of shore . 
 
 Marks.. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bald".(S87°48'W) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 39 42 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 57 22 2 miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 75 32 i^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of "Beverly" tenant house 117 34 J^ mile. 
 
 Cupola on outhouse 189 
 
 Chimney of house 194 
 
 West chimney of house 208 
 
 North gable of barn 230 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Island 304 
 
 East chimney of house 353 
 
 JUDGE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Back Creek on a prominent point on eastern side of Hambleton 
 Island about % mile north of Edge Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 2 feet above high water, 7 yards 
 west of the extreme end of point, and 8 yards east of a cut inshore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting h 
 inches above siuface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Willey"(S i4°47'' W) o 
 
 Lone cedar tree 51 
 
 South chimney of Wille)- house 136 
 
 North chimney of house 142 
 
 West chimney of "Beverly" house 164 
 
 East chimney of "Beverly" tenant house. .. . 204 
 
 Chimney of house 238 
 
 East chimney of house 265 
 
 North chimney of house 299 
 
 Right edge of small house 328 
 
 00 00 y^ mile. 
 
 09 95 yards. 
 
 07 % mile. 
 
 22 J^ mile. 
 
 37 K mile. 
 
 55 
 
 54 
 
 yi mile. 
 yi mile. 
 yi mile. 
 % mile. 
 
 18 3 miles. 
 
I04 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 THELMA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Back Creek on northern p;irt of Hambleton Island, about i mile 
 north of Edge Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in front yard of a house about 6 feet above high water, 3 
 yards west of shore, 20 yards southeast of a house, and nearly on line with south side of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Elmore" (N 23° 18' E) o 00 00 -;■& mile. 
 
 Chimney on oyster house 17 11 1]^, miles. 
 
 Cupola on " Beverly" house 59 ^}, J4 mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 105 48 ^ mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 225 57 il4 miles. 
 
 Nail in cherry tree (12 inchesdiameter) 235 51 50 14.47 meters. 
 
 Northeast comer of Willey house 296 30 30 17-78 meters. 
 
 North chimney of house 324 01 % mile. 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E- Church spire" 352 44 20 i5 s miles. 
 
 ELMORE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Back Creek, about -' s mile north of north end of Hambleton 
 Island and \% miles south of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is near edge of a cultivated field, about 6 feet above high 
 
 water, 5 yards south of edge of vertical bank at shore, and 20 yards west of extreme end of point of marsh . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Beverly" (N 29° 48' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house 11 
 
 Chimney of oyster house 20 
 
 Chimney of house 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 118 
 
 Cupola on " Beverly ' ' house 136 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 15s 
 
 South chimney of Willey house 175 
 
 North chimney of house 211 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 338 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church spire" 344 
 
 42 
 
 00 J 4 mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 ^i mile. 
 
 ,'-2 mile. 
 
 20 5.40 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 50 5.39 meters. 
 
 Js mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 ifs miles. 
 
 ^o i]4 miles. 
 
 BEVERLY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Back Creek, about J4 mile south of St. Michaels, and 5 s mile nortli 
 of north end of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy marsh point about i foot above high water, 8 yards 
 northeast of shore and sauth of a heavy growth of small pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 105 
 
 References. — a / r/ 
 
 "Ansley" (S 9° 09' E) o 00 00 >4 mile. 
 
 North chimney of "Beverly" house 15 53 ,':;'mile. 
 
 North chimney of Willey house 36 43 i-g mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 51 28 js mile. 
 
 East gable of house no 02 i mile. 
 
 Chimney of small deserted house 114 
 
 Nail in root of cedar stump 154 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 243 
 
 Chimney of house 277 
 
 North chimney of house 293 
 
 Northeast peak of small outhouse 313 
 
 S.'VMUEL. 
 
 57 K mile- 
 
 50 1.56 meters. 
 
 21 20 5.65 meters. 
 
 31 X mile. 
 
 12 's mile. 
 
 02 ' 1 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Back Creek on northern side of small creek, about i mile s:)uth of 
 St. Michaels and H mile northeast of nortli end of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point near edge of cultivated field, about 6 feet above 
 high water, 15 yards north of shell covered shore, and 30 yards northwest of extreme end of marsh point, 
 and near a number of small cedar and locust trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ansley" (S 20° 10' W) o 
 
 West chimney of "Beverly" kitchen p 
 
 North chimney of Willey house 16 
 
 North chimney of house 31 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 99 48 20 6.47 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 188 
 
 Chimney of small house 215 
 
 Chimney of oyster house 252 
 
 North chimney of house 276 
 
 Chimney of old deserted house 317 
 
 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 48 5 .s mile. 
 
 12 % mile. 
 
 57 Y:. mile. 
 
 22 GO 13.64 meters. 
 
 22 Vs mile. 
 
 12 250 yards. 
 
 00 ]4, mile. 
 
 21 ^4 mile. 
 
 ANSLEY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Back Creek, about i mile south of St. Michaels, 'i mile northeast 
 of nrjrth end of Hambleton Island, and 'i mile south of entrance to a small creek. (See' Chart No. 34. ) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 3 yards south 
 of shore and in center of triangle formed by three pine stubs driven flush with marsh to support theod- 
 olite. Cement monument marking reference station is 21.25 meters N 71° 13' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Samuel" (N 20° 10' E) o 00 00 '4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 35 ^.,^ 50 18.74 meters. 
 
 Reference station 51 02 40 21.25 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter).... '. 66 12 00 12.72 meters. 
 
io6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. o / « 
 
 Cupola on " Beverly" house 179 34 X mile. 
 
 North chimney of Willey house 205 ^2 }4 mile. 
 
 North chimney of house 253 19 J^ mile. 
 
 South gable of bam 323 55 ^ mile. 
 
 HARPER, 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Back Creek on a prominent point opposite north end of Hambic- 
 ton Island about lyi miles south of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in the northwest comer of yard of a house about 4 feet above 
 high water, 13 yards south of edge of a stone sea wall, and 55 yards northwest of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • o / // 
 
 "Judge" (S 3° 05' E) o 00 00 3'8 mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Point 34 24 4,1^ miles. 
 
 North chimney of Willey house 81 54 jS^ mile. 
 
 East chimney of house 115 40 2^ miles. 
 
 vSouth chimney of house 128 25 X mile. 
 
 South gable of bam iSo 40 iX miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 188 28 if^ miles. 
 
 Nail in pecan tree (24 inches diameter) 237 42 40 20.29 meters. 
 
 Northwest comer of "Beverly" kitchen 315 47 54 yards. 
 
 Nail in leaning locust tree 348 34 18.72 meters. 
 
 TAFT. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Back Creek about 2 miles south of St. Michaels, J2 mile north of 
 Edge Creek, and nearly opposite extreme eastern point of Hambleton Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 7 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 east of shore, 15 yards north of edge of a bank 6 feet above marsh, and 5 yards east of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hopkins" (S 9° 00' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 34 
 
 South chimney of Willey house 144 
 
 North chimney of house 153 
 
 North chimney of " Beverly" house 164 
 
 East chimney of " Beverly" tenant house . . . 190 
 
 Chimney of house 239 
 
 West chimney of Hopkins house 283 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (15 inches diam- 
 eter) 356 21 21.59 meters. 
 
 00 00 } k mile. 
 
 26 00 13-43 meters. 
 
 iq ^ mile. 
 
 14 ]/i mile. 
 
 54 K mile. 
 
 23 y^ mile. 
 
 16 % mile. 
 
 21 300 yards. 
 
 HOPKINS. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Edge Creek on eastern side of entrance to Back Creek about X 
 mile north-northeast of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 north of shore, 20 yards from three small cedar trees near shore. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 107 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Spencer" (S 43° 22' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 North gable of bam 25 30 2>^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of pine woods on Deep Neck 
 
 Point 84 37 !%■ miles. 
 
 Left edge of bam roof 107 32 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 137 23 iVi miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 195 15 . . iX miles. 
 
 West chimney of " Beverly" house 205 21 ^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 234 13 S-g mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 336 04 i mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 343 28 Js mile. 
 
 SPENCER. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Edge Creek at western side of entrance to Solitude Creek about 
 I mile east of Broad Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 4 yards north- 
 east of shore, and 21 yards northwest of extreme end of point, witli a long bar of oyster shells extending 
 65 yards into creek. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.22 meters N 8° 44' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cedar stub projecting 4 inches above surface of marsh. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hopkins" (N 43° 22' W) o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 South gable of barn 36 01 X mi'^- 
 
 Reference STATION 52 05 10 11.22 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 96 18 ^s mile. 
 
 West chimney of house no 51 ^s mile. 
 
 South chimney of house iSo 45 iK miles. 
 
 West chimney of house 201 47 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of small house 243 19 1^2 miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 306 49 2 i^ miles. 
 
 East gable of house 316 57 2^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 345 29 2 miles. 
 
 MARSHALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Edge Creek opposite Elberts Cove about 1J4 miles east of Cedar 
 Point at Bt-oad Creek entrance to creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 northeast of shore, 3 yards northeast of an old row of fence posts, 13 yards northwest of wire fence and 
 line of cedar trees, and 125 yards west of an old deserted house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting ; 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References, — o / // 
 
 "Holly " (S 13° 25' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 West chimney of house 21 00 ^ mile. 
 
 North gable of house 62 58 i mile . 
 
 North gable of bam 75 45 i>4 miles. 
 
io8 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 East chimney of house 120 
 
 Chimney of house 162 
 
 East chimney of house 176 
 
 Lone dead tree (18 inches diameter) •. . . . 206 
 
 West chimne}' of old deserted house 288 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter). 214 
 
 35 2/4' miles. 
 
 45 lyi miles. 
 
 04 % mile. 
 
 48 125 yards. 
 
 17 125 )'ards. 
 
 43 10 12.55 meters. 
 
 West chimney of house 340 56 lyi miles. 
 
 CLARK. 
 
 General localily. — Northern shore of Edge Creek on western side of entrance to Spencer Creek about 
 1% miles east of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality, — Observed station is in cultivated field behind a fringe of locust and cedar trees 
 
 about 6 feet above high water, 17 yards north of shore, and 35 yards northwest of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Holly" (826° 12' W) o 
 
 East chimney of house 12 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (7 inches diameter) 72 
 
 East chimney of deserted house 97 
 
 South chimney of house 142 
 
 West gable of Hammond wharf house 180 
 
 North chimney of house 216 
 
 South gable of house 255 
 
 North chimney of house 276 
 
 West chimney of house 295 
 
 West chimney of house 314 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) . 323 
 
 39 
 
 00 f's mile. 
 
 }4 mile. 
 
 II 7.58 meters. 
 
 34 X mile. 
 
 23 X mile. 
 
 40 )4 mile. 
 
 23 ^ mile. 
 
 52 yi mile. 
 
 48 I mile. 
 
 05 ^ mile. 
 
 52 K mile. 
 
 03 40 3.67 meters. 
 
 HOLLY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Edge Creek about 2 miles east of Broad Creek and nearly opposite 
 entrance to Spencer Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about on level with high water, 13 yards 
 north of a fringe of cedar trees and 100 yards west of a cove. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 11.68 meters S 14° 24' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on stimdard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Marsh" (N 62° 58' W) o 
 
 East gable of bam 3 
 
 South chimney of house 28 
 
 Chimney of small house 44 
 
 Chimney of deserted house 54 
 
 Chimney of large house 125 00 }^ mile. 
 
 South chimney of house 162 29 iX miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (8 inches diameter). 256 
 
 Reference station 257 
 
 Nail in blaze in tree (6 inches diameter) 293 
 
 East chimney of house 303 
 
 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 14 2X miles. 
 
 36 iX miles. 
 
 51 X mile. 
 
 38 >2 mile. 
 
 50 40 12.88 meters. 
 
 21 50 11.68 meters. 
 
 42 00 14-3S meters. 
 
 31 yi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 109 
 
 MARSH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Edge Cfeek at eastern side of entrance to Elbert Cove about 
 i,'.< miles east of Broad Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 18 yards 
 west of shore, 27 yards south of extreme north end of point, and 35 yards north of an old fence line with a 
 row of cedars. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.58 meters S 14° 47' W of observed 
 station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in 3-inch cedar stub projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above 
 surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Clark" (N 66° 24' E) o 
 
 Chimney of house 11 
 
 West gable of bam 19 
 
 South chimney of house 37 
 
 Reference station 128 
 
 South chimney of house 195 
 
 East gable of bam 234 
 
 South chimney of house 260 
 
 East chimney of house 296 
 
 CEDAR. 
 
 00 00 >2 mile. 
 
 54 I mile. 
 
 43 li's miles. 
 
 31 lyi miles. 
 
 23 10 13-58 meters. 
 
 10 I mile. 
 
 19 21^ miles. 
 
 24 2J2 miles. 
 
 34 i.'i mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek on Cedar Point at southern side of entrance to Edge 
 Creek about ^4, mile south of south end of Hambleton Island and }i mile east-northeast of Deep Neck 
 Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a hard oyster shell bank about 3 feet above high water, 
 3 yards south of shore, and in front of a thicket of cedar and oak trees. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 11. 16 meters S 27° 55' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch cedar stub projecting 2 inches above surface of 
 ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches 
 above svu^ace of ground . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Willey" (N 4° 24' W) o 00 00 Sjrnile. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 8 03 3>< miles. 
 
 West chimney on house 26 29 1^8 miles. 
 
 03 
 
 mile. 
 li miles. 
 
 29 iji miles. 
 
 28 10 II. 16 meters. 
 
 Cupola on house 52 
 
 East chimney of house 54 
 
 North chimney of house 79 
 
 Reference station 156 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin oak tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 168 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (12 inches diameter). 213 
 
 North chimney of house 270 
 
 East gable of house 284 
 
 East chimney of house 308 
 
 East chimney of house 330 
 
 South chimney of house 351 
 
 ROSS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek on Deep Neck Point about i mile south-southeast of 
 Mulberry Point and '2 mile west-southwest of Cedar Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 10 feet above high water, and 6 yards 
 southeast of top of vertical bank which is washing rapidly. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 14.94 meters S 61 ° 43' E of observed station. 
 
 20 
 
 00 . . . 
 
 . . . 6.14 meters. 
 
 09 
 
 50 . .. 
 
 . . . 4.13 meters. 
 
 59 
 
 
 . . . i3 s miles. 
 
 43 
 
 
 . . . I'S miles. 
 
 II 
 
 
 . . . iX miles. 
 
 .38 
 
 
 . . . iji miles. 
 
 SI 
 
 
 . . . 2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface m;u-k is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below bottom of surface pipe. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cedar" (N 65° 14' E) o 00 00 K mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (18 inches diameter) 22 11 30 16.32 meters. 
 
 Reference station 53 03 10 14.94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diameter) 81 02 20 11. 81 meters. 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Point 156 27 2^ miles. 
 
 South gable of Bridges barn 212 
 
 South gable of house 226 
 
 South chimney of house 243 
 
 South chimney of house 263 
 
 Cupola on bam 288 
 
 " St. Michaels Water Tank" 306 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church Spire" 30S 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 21 ij/^ miles. 
 
 18 i^ miles. 
 
 21 I mile. 
 
 25 2^4 miles. 
 
 04 3X miles. 
 
 18 3J^ miles. 
 
 East chimney of house 320 33 ij/i miles. 
 
 COOK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek about i J^ miles north of Choptank River and X mile 
 south of entrance to Bridge Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point of marsh about i foot above high water and 2 yards 
 east of shore. Cement monument marking reference station is 11.63 meters N 61° 29' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ross" (N 4° 06' E) o 00 
 
 East chimney of house 11 56 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 54 02 
 
 Reference station 57 23 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 73 37 
 
 Left tangent of Nelson Island 228 18 
 
 North gable of bam 293 09 
 
 South gable of Bridges bam 321 47 
 
 South chimney of house 343 04 2^^ miles. 
 
 South chimney of house 354 47 3J^ miles. 
 
 00 iX miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 
 20 13-79 meters. 
 
 00 11.63 meters. 
 
 30 9.79 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2X miles. 
 
 il4 miles. 
 
 PEARY. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Broad Creek about i mile north of entrance to Broad Creek, ij^ 
 miles north of Royston Island, and ij^ miles east-northeast of Nelson Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on wooded shore about 6 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 east of vertical bank, which is washed by high water, 100 yards south of north end of pine woods. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 20.93 meters N 43° 30' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 3 inches above surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Roys" (S 17° 35' E) o 
 
 Left tangent of Cook Point 44 
 
 Right tangent of Nelson Point 96 
 
 East cliimney of house 117 
 
 East gable of Parlett house 131 
 
 vSouth gable of bam 168 
 
 Nail in blaze ia pine tree (15 inches diameter) 233 
 
 Reference station 241 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (15 inches diameter) 307 
 
 IRISH. 
 
 00 00 i', 2 miles. 
 
 53 6% miles. 
 
 09 ij^ miles. 
 
 03 2 miles. 
 
 52 2^4 miles. 
 
 59 ij/i miles. 
 
 25 40 17-49 meters. 
 
 04 50 20.93 meters. 
 
 35 1° 15-45 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on west side of entrance to Irish Creek, 
 about ^8 mile northeast of Royston Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land, about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 east -northeast of edge of bank, 5 yards north of foot of bank, 4 yards north of a cedar tree, 10 yards west 
 of a small cedar tree at west end of line of locust trees, and 23 yards east-southeast of rounded point 
 of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Pont" (N 13° 04' E) o 
 
 Near peak of building 25 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 68 
 
 Left peak of house 98 
 
 Left peak of bam 123 13 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 152 
 
 Near peak of house 185 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 206 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 230 
 
 Near peak of house 291 
 
 Near peak of barn '..... 348 
 
 49 
 
 00 }< mile. 
 
 i>-4 miles. 
 
 50 ^(>-ii meters. 
 
 4-8 mile. 
 
 52 10 4.29 meters. 
 
 06 5 miles. 
 
 33 
 
 40 6.24 meters. 
 
 10 20 9 miles. 
 
 12 3%" miles. 
 
 54 300 yards. 
 
 ROYS. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern side of Choptank River on southern end of Royston Island, about 
 ^ mile southwest of entrance to Irish Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 15 yards north of shore, 
 25 yards east of shore, and 25 yards northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (S 44° 37' E) o 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 9 
 
 Peak of large bam 49 
 
 Right peak of bam 71 
 
 Windmill 71 
 
 " Sharps Island Light" 109 
 
 Church spire 134 
 
 00 00 35-8 miles. 
 
 09 00 5^^ miles. 
 
 44 4K miles. 
 
 08 5^ miles. 
 
 16 f,% miles. 
 
 16 30 &}4 ™iles. 
 
 43 6 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued . ° 
 
 Church spire 134 
 
 Large spire 134 
 
 Windmill 146 
 
 Chimney of liouse 170 
 
 Near peak of large bam 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter ) . . 315 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter). . 281 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 
 47 6 miles. 
 
 57 6 miles. 
 
 07 5J^ miles. 
 
 03 3 miles. 
 
 28 3',^ miles. 
 
 43 10 10.64 meters 
 
 24 20 6.22 meters. 
 
 eter) 358 28 40 
 
 PONT. 
 
 15.92 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Irish Creek on jjoint about ■< mile north of Choptank River 
 entrance to creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Ob.served station is in pasture land, about 5 feet above high water, 3 yards west 
 of edge of bank, 30 yards south-southwest of point of bank, 35 yards north by west of point of bank, 
 and >8 niile northeast of 2W-story frame house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Sticky" (N 14° 01' W) o 00 00 'i' mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 25 36 50 24-71 meters. 
 
 Right peak of bam , 43 34 5-81 mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 80 10 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 143 06 f-s niile. 
 
 Near peak of 2,'2-story house 231 32 yi mile. 
 
 STICKY. 
 
 mile from Choptank River entrance to 
 
 General locality. — Western sho'^e of Irish Creek about 
 creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small marsh point about i foot above high «'ater. 8 yards 
 east of shore, 8 yards west of shore, 4 yards south of a 3-foot terrace covered with small cedar and pine 
 trees, and 23 yards north-northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Vue" (N 89° 43' E) o 
 
 Left peak of large house 2 
 
 Right comer of house 47 
 
 Near peak of house 92 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 231 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 244 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 269 
 
 Near peak of bam 317 
 
 00 00 I2 mile . 
 
 04 I mile. 
 
 19 J/i mile 
 
 58 }/s mile. 
 
 25 
 
 49 
 
 40 8.72 meters. 
 
 10 9.85 meters. 
 
 21 30 8.63 meters. 
 
 55 K mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 113 
 
 52 10 24-91 meters. 
 
 14 40 45-03 meters. 
 
 VUE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Irish Creek, about ^ mile from Choptank River entrance to 
 creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 4 yards 
 west-northwest of shore, 5 yards northeast of shore, and 8 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of groimd. vSubsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o 1 // 
 
 "Ila" (S 2° 4s' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of barn 49 28 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 52 30 ^'i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 160 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 186 
 
 Left comer of house 265 31 400 yards. 
 
 Left peak of house 271 30 y% mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 311 21 % mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 352 34 Yz mile. 
 
 ILA. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Irish Creek, about yi mile from Choptank River entrance to 
 creek, on a point at north side of entrance to a cove. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 south-southwest of edge of bank, 20 yards northeast of edge of bank at trees, 17 yards southeast of point 
 of bank, and 23 yards east by north of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Creek" (S 16° 51' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 53 
 
 Left comer of bam 59 
 
 Near peak of bam 130 36 % mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of house 155 18 f| mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 191 36 54 mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 222 oi yi mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of large house 265 09 J^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 334 56 -^ mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 13 57 30 16.07 meters. 
 
 28 06 10 19-32 meters. 
 
 06 20 21.36 meters. 
 
 17 }4 mile. 
 
 CREEK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to Irish Creek, 
 about yi mile east-northeast of Royston Island. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station on marsh point about i foot above high water, 11 yards south- 
 east of shore, 11 yards east of shore, 17 yards north-northeast of shore and 14 yards south of cut in shore. 
 
 53485—12 8 
 
114 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of a-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Dot" (S I7°34' W) o 
 
 Right comer of house 118 
 
 Right corner of house 146 
 
 Left peak of house 184 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 230 
 
 00 00 4S.S miles. 
 
 45 fi mile. 
 
 12 lyi miles. 
 
 09 lyi miles. 
 
 02 i/i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large building 354 09 5^ miles. 
 
 BENONI 2. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Benoni Point at western side of entrance to 
 Tred Avon River, about iy& miles northwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 9 yards south-southwest of 
 foot of knoll and edge of marsh, 4 yards northeast of edge of bank, 25 yards east-southeast of point of 
 bank, 30 yards north by west of point of marsh, and 100 yards southwest of a cove. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 7.45 meters N 42° 02' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub projecting 4 inches above a 4-inch tile pipe with 
 top of pipe flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (S 40° 01' E) o 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 13 
 
 Left comer of house 65 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush 231 
 
 Near peak of small house 245 
 
 Left comer of burnt house 261 
 
 Reference station 262 
 
 Peakof near gable of large house 277 
 
 Nail in blaze in water bush 288 
 
 Left comer of house 306 
 
 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 10 20 3X miles. 
 
 40 4>2 miles. 
 
 09 10 7.68 meters. 
 
 34 40 4-54 meters. 
 
 50 i^ miles. 
 
 14 2 miles. 
 
 02 40 7.45 meters. 
 
 30 iX miles. 
 
 09 40 10.40 meters 
 
 56 !>' 8 miles 
 
 MUTTON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River opposite town of Oxford, about iX miles north- 
 northeast of Benoni Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 west of edge of tree-fringed bank at edge of strip of marsh, 20 yards southwest of edge of bank, and 25 
 yards northeast of edge of bank at bend. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 S inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 6° 44' E) o 00 00 2% miles. 
 
 Right comer of bam 70 54 X mile. 
 
 Near corner of barn 108 44 600 yards. 
 
 Center of chimney outside of house 161 53 X ™ile- 
 
 Near comer of house 214 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 223 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 242 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diameter) 279 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 354 
 
 32 
 
 mile. 
 
 20 18.44 meters. 
 
 30 13.48 meters. 
 
 40 11.80 meters. 
 
 20 17.18 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 115 
 
 TRED. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River about yi mile west of Oxford. (See Chart 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about on level with high water, 2 yards west of shore of 
 marsh strip, 6 yards east of foot of a bank, 6 feet high, 30 yards south by east of small house among trees, 
 13 yards south by east of end of fence, and 20 yards north of small point of marsh strip. Cement monu- 
 ment marking reference station is 4.98 meters N 68° 24' W of observed station and at foot of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of cypress stub projecting 5 inches above 4-inch tile 
 pipe with top of pipe flush with surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 0° 22' E) o 00 00 2f-g miles. 
 
 Reference station m 59 00 4.98 meters. 
 
 Near peak of small house 171 43 29 yards. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 212 46 if-s miles. 
 
 Left peak between two chimneys of large 
 
 house 238 08 i^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of Oxford wharf house 277 22 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill 324 51 i mile. 
 
 BELLEVUE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River at Bellevue steamboat landing about J^ mile 
 northwest of Oxford steamboat landing. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on south side of roadway pier to Bellevue wharf, about 
 16 yards south by west of a crab house, and 25 yards west of wharf house. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 3-inch square staff 12 feet high. 
 References. — 
 
 Right corner of storehouse N. E. 16.00 meters. 
 
 Left corner of wharf house E. by N 24.25 meters. 
 
 Right corner of wharf house E. by S 24.18 meters. 
 
 Center one of four nails in plank N. by E 3.42 meters. 
 
 Center one of foiu" nails in plank E. by S 73 meters. 
 
 Center one of four nails in plank W. by N 82 meters. 
 
 TAR. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River on point between Tar Creek and Plaindealing 
 Creek about ij-'s miles north of Oxford steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long point about 4 feet above high water, 10 yards east- 
 northeast of Tar Creek, 9 yards north by west of point of bank, 10 yards northwest by west of edge of bank, 
 6 yards west-southwest of edge of bank, and 60 yards west by north of extreme end of point of shore. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Peck" (S 55° 15' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of long bam 10 35 i}4 miles. 
 
 Stack of ice plant at Oxford 52 20 lyi miles. 
 
 Weatlier vane on bam cupola 105 41 J^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of 2? 2-story frame house 128 04 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of frame house 203 00 127 yards. 
 
 Front peak of frame house 246 08 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of cupola 337 08 }4 mile. 
 
ii6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 PECK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Tred Avon River on Peck Point about i mile northeast of 
 Oxford Steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 8 feet above high water, 4 yards north of 
 edge of bank, 4 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 8 yards east of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 "Tall" (S 82° 32' E) o 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on long bam 41 
 
 Right peak of building with cupola 82 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diameter) 83 
 
 Left comer of large 2^-story house 150 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 160 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (4 inches diameter) 200 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 diameter) 314 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 55 iK miles. 
 
 05 yi mile. 
 
 59 10 2.80 meters. 
 
 40 T.% miles. 
 
 35 iX miles. 
 
 59 20 5.65 meters. 
 
 30 3.93 meters. 
 
 TALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Tred Avon River on a prominent point i^i miles northeast 
 of Oxford steamboat wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among cedar and wild pear trees about 2 feet above high 
 water 7 yards northwest of , shore , 40 yards east by nortli of shore , and 50 yards north -northeast of extreme 
 end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of the ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Plain" (N 25° 25' E) o 
 
 Right peak of house 37 
 
 Top of roof of tower 65 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 79 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 105 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of large bam 135 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 162 
 
 Right peak of Oxford wharf house 211 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 21S 
 
 Spindle on top of water tank 240 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 308 46 40 3.08 meters. 
 
 PLAIN. 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 35 i^ miles. 
 
 17 J/i mile. 
 
 02 30 2.62 meters. 
 
 15 ij4 miles. 
 
 04 I mile . 
 
 48 30 4.65 meters. 
 
 08 i^i miles. 
 
 30 6.90 meters. 
 
 iK miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River about yi mile west of north side of entrance to 
 Trippe Creek, and lyi miles south-southwest of Double Mills wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 3 feet above high water, 5 yards 
 southwest of shore, 10 yards west of shore at first water bush, and 150 yards northwest of point of shore. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 17.90 meters S 55° 16' E of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 117 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of 2-inch stub in center of 2-inch tile pipe with top of 
 stub projecting 12 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is another 2-inch tile pipe buried 
 with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Spin" (N 1° 18' W) o 
 
 Near peak of very large house 7 
 
 Center of cupola on wharf house at Double 
 Mills 19 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 34 
 
 Reference vStation 126 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on long barn 174 
 
 Windmill 203 
 
 Near peak of large house 246 46 |^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 318 18 ^ mile. 
 
 00 00 5^ mile. 
 
 50 yi mile. 
 
 00 lyi miles. 
 
 02 lyi miles. 
 
 01 20 17.90 meters. 
 
 45 if 8 miles. 
 
 40 lyi miles. 
 
 00 00 ^4, mile. 
 
 37 I mile. 
 
 SPIN. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River on a point of land between two small creeks 
 about J^ mile northwest of entrance to Trippe Creek, and ]/i mile south-southwest of Double Mills wharf. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture land near 4 large trees about 10 feet above high 
 water, 20 yards north by west of bank edge, 30 yards west by north of point of bank and 90 yards north- 
 east of a slight cut in the bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Martin" (N 32° 01' E) o 
 
 Left comer of large frame house 12 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (34 inches diam- 
 eter) 23 
 
 Near comer of brick house 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 10 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (17 inches diam- 
 eter) 180 
 
 Nail in blaze in mulberry tree (30 inches 
 
 diameter) 2 13 
 
 Windmill 231 
 
 Right comer of house 278 
 
 Right comer of very long frame house 330 
 
 Cupola on Double Mills wharf house 358 
 
 MARTIN. 
 
 00 g.74 meters. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 47 
 
 50 10.45 meters. 
 
 28 6.90 meters, 
 
 54 20 7.01 meters. 
 
 <,5 f^mile. 
 
 13 ^ mile. 
 
 46 yi mile. 
 
 18 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River about i mile north-northwest of entrance to 
 Trippe Creek, and yi mile southwest of Double Mills wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long narrow point about 2 feet above high water, 8 
 yards southwest of shore, 11 yards north of piling protecting shore, 30 yards northwest of extreme end 
 of point, and 14 yards east of middle one of three apple trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center point of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
ii8 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Neva" (N 24° 39 ' E) o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola of Double Mills wharf house 4 12 }4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of large 2 J 2-story house 29 27 
 
 Right comer of brick house 96 51 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree 224 29 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 234 06 20 16.72 meters 
 
 Left comer large house 247 10 146 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 2 50 47 
 
 Left comer house 313 03 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 347 41 
 
 NEVA. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 Ji mile. 
 
 50 21.72 meters. 
 
 89 meters. 
 
 mile. 
 
 mile. 
 
 03 40 5.86 meters. 
 
 03 X mile. 
 
 08 i4 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Tred Avon River at Double Mills wharf about i}4 miles north of 
 entrance to Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in southeast comer of a pasture about 3 feet above high 
 water 100 yards west-southwest of Double Mills wharf 5 yards west-southwest of wire and lath fence at 
 road, 14 yards north of bank i foot high at river, and 14 yards northwest of comer post of fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches 
 above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Robertson" (N 11° 57' E) o 00 00 |-s mile. 
 
 Spindle on cupola on Double Mills wharf 
 
 house 63 00 100 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in horse chestnut tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 89 
 
 Right comer of right chimney outside of house . 92 
 
 Right comer of brick house 152 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on long bam 173 02 2^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 267 40 250 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in linden tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 315 58 30 20.30 meters. 
 
 ROBERTSON. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Tred Avon River about ' s mile north of Double Mills Wharf 
 and fi mile west of end of Long Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy land about 2 feet above high water, 7 yards north 
 of shore, 2 yards south of fence, 3 yards east of a few very small cedar trees, and 40 yards west of cedar 
 trees on high land beyond gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above smface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — • o / // 
 
 "Stretch" (S 88° 57' E) o 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower g 
 
 Right corner of building 40 
 
 "Aye ' ' (weather vane on largest bam cupola) 46 
 
 Right comer of house 60 
 
 Weather vane on Double Mills Wharf house . . 93 
 
 Right peak of large house 116 33 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 175 05 10 4.47 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 214 13 20 .... 2.27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 306 04 50 1.80 meters. 
 
 00 . 00 X niile. 
 
 47 I mile. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 18 26 5^ mile. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 29 }4 mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 1 1 9 
 
 STRETCH. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Tred Avon River on Long Point at south side of entrance to 
 Maxmore Creek about yi mile northeast of Double Mills Wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a rounded marsh point about i foot above high water, 
 16 yards west-northwest of shore, and 22 yards west-southwest of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. . 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "May" (N 71° 30' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 34 22 ^ mile. 
 
 "Aye" (weather vane on largest bam cupola) 100 20 10 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of quarter house 100 39 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of large house 120 16 ^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on Double Mills Wharf house . . 154 44 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney among trees 275 $1 ^ mile. 
 
 MAY. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Tred Avon River about ^ s mile east of entrance to 
 Maxmore Creek and 14, mile northeast of Double Mills wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is at point of woods on marsh about i foot above high water, 
 loyards west -north west of shore, 11 yards north of shore, and 20 yards east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Peebee" (N 48° 14' E) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 10 43 f^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of large house 56 43 i mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 75 59 K mile. 
 
 "Aye" (weather vane on largest bam cupola). 165 46 40 ^ mile. 
 
 Weather vane on Double Mills Wharf house . . 190 15 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (8 inches diameter) . 269 50 00 6.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter). 290 09 50 9.39 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 316 15 00 6.44 meters. 
 
 PEEBEE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Tred Avon about j% miles northeast of Double Mills Wharf 
 and yi mile northwest of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 4 feet above high water, 6 yards 
 southwest of edge of bank, 14 yards west-northwest of edge of bank, 16 yards northwest of extreme point 
 of bank, 50 yards northeast of a clump of cedar trees, and 400 yards east of dense woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Neck" (N 28° 58' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 32 39 X mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (16 inches diameter) 68 50 10 g. 08 meters. 
 
 Left comer of house among trees 114 40 J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of frame building showing through 
 
 cedar trees 193 46 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diameter). 305 54 00 16.90 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 328 43 GO 9.83 meters. 
 
 Peak of building 358 14 2 miles. 
 
1 20 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 NECK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of tipper Tred Avon River on Neck Point opposite Camden Point 
 and about 14 mile north-northwest of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 5 yards west-southwest of 
 shore, 12 yards north of shore, and 8 yards nortliwest of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 S inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Stab" (N 11° 49' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 14 33 J/i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house 66 06 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large house 100 13 ^ mile. 
 
 Left corner of large house among trees 1 70 24 J^ mile. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 175 32 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 246 31 lyi miles. 
 
 STAB. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Tred Avon River, on first point north of Neck Point, about 
 T/i mile north-narthwest of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land, about 8 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 
 northwest of edge of bank, 25 yards northeast of an oak tree at ravine, and 6 yards west of point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe bxiried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — , o / // 
 
 "Water" (N 21° 19' E) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Left peak of barn , ; 15 02 lyi miles. 
 
 Peak of dormer window of house 29 34 ^ mile. 
 
 ' Spindle on bam cupola 99 43 fi mile. 
 
 Left comer of large house among trees 140 32 1% miles. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 143 50 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (30 inches diam- 
 eter) 199 15 10 22.06 meters. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 249 17 3-s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 351 13 10 23.61 meters. 
 
 WATER. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Tred Avon River, opposite Watermelon Point, about X 
 
 mile north of Neck Point, and i}i miles nortii of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field west of a broad marsh about 6 feet above 
 
 high water, 2 yards west of edge of bank, 35 yards north-northwest of point of bank, 20 yards south of 
 
 point of bank, and 45 yards east-northeast of inside curve of cut. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried witli top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Melon" (N 83° 37' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Left large chimney of house 59 15 J^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 65 10 J/i mile. 
 
 Center of cedar tree 198 39 120 yards. 
 
 Left comer of house 251 33 ^'i mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 293 02 yi mile. 
 
oo oo % mile. 
 
 55 ^ niile. 
 
 ig X mile. 
 
 55 X mile. 
 
 21 ^ mile. 
 
 Swrvey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 1 2 1 
 
 RADCLIFFE. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Tred Avon River, on point of land between Dixon Creek and 
 Tred Avon River. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on small piece of fast land at end of marsh point, about 2 feet 
 above high water, 11 yards nortlieast by north of shore, 15 yards north of shore, 40 yards southeast of 
 shore, and among several pine and oak trees, 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bateman" (S 70° 22' E) o 
 
 End of stable 24 
 
 Left end of boat house roof 103 
 
 Near peak of bam 122 
 
 Left chimney of house 173 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 192 56 50 12.59 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 206 02 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 290 06 10 5.01 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 337 43 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 339 07 20 9.77 meters. 
 
 BATEMAN. 
 
 General /oca/i/j;.— Southeastern shore of upper Tred Avon River, about ■) s mile east of entrance to 
 Dixon Creek, and lyi miles southwest of Easton Point Wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 5 yards southeast 
 of shore, 12 yards southwest of shore, and 20 yards northeast of high land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2-inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Melon" (841° 10' W) o 00 
 
 Left end of boathouse roof 25 18 
 
 Peak of bam 37 06 
 
 Near peak of com house 38 37 
 
 Left chimney of large house 63 45 
 
 Weather vane on large house 77 28 
 
 Middle dormer window of large house 139 25 
 
 Peak of bam 162 05 
 
 Windmill 263 34 
 
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 MELON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Tred Avon River, on Watermelon Point, about % mile 
 south of entrance to Dixon Creek, '^i mile north of Camden Point, and 1% miles north of entrance to 
 Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about g feet above high water, 30 yards south-southeast of 
 edge of bank, 60 yards east by south of point of bank at large cedar tree, 35 yards east of edge of bank, 
 150 yards northwest of a cove, and 100 yards west by south of small cedar tree at cut in bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
122 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Stab"(S47°io'W) o oo oo >^ mile. 
 
 Peak of porch of house 79 03 yi mile. 
 
 Weather vane on bam 112 04 f^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 127 37 14 mile. 
 
 Peak of left dormer window of large house .... 156 56 j4 mile. 
 
 Right side of right porch pillar on house 192 56 X mile. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney of house 305 26 ^/i mile. 
 
 GASH. 
 
 General locality. — 'Eastern shore of upper Tred Avon River on point of land between Camden Point 
 and Watermelon Point, about J^ mile north of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 16 yards north of shore, 25 
 yards east-northeast of point of shore, 18 yards east-southeast of bank, 10 yards west of field, and near 
 several large pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Camden" (S 11° 43' W) o 00 00 H mile. 
 
 Left comer of near chimney of house 84 18 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 123 43 50 8.30 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 203 43 50 11-93 meters. 
 
 Nailinblazeinoak tree (12 inches diameter). 298 35 00 7.24 meters. 
 
 Weather vane on bam cupola 318 38 Ji mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 351 44 S-i mile. 
 
 CAMDEN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Tred Avon River on Camden Point at north side of entrance 
 to a small cove, and about f/i mile north of entrance to Peachblossom Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy grass land about 2 feet above high water, 8 yards 
 north-northeast of sandy shore, 22 yards south-southeast of shore of Tred Avon River, 30 yards east of 
 extreme end of point, 10 yards southeast of a mudhole, and 30 yards southwest of clump of cedar and 
 hackberry trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of grotmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Blossom" (S 6° 31' E) o 00 00 X mile- 
 Windmill on wooden tower i 29 }^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of long building 55 07 iX miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 179 21 Ji mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 212 39 20 27.27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 224 03 00 26.84 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 239 40 40 27.81 meters. 
 
 Left comer of roof of house 329 14 J^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 123 
 
 BLOSSOM. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River at north side of entrance to Peachblossom 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 14 yards 
 east by south of shore of river, 12 yards west-northwest of shore of small elliptical cove, and 40 yards 
 north by west of entrance to cove. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top pro- 
 jecting 4 inches above the surface of the ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe 24 inches 
 long buried with top 2 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Wall ' ' (S 50° 07' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Weather vane on Double Mills Wharf house. . 17 03 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of barn 122 51 i^ niiles. 
 
 Near peak between two large chimneys on 
 
 large house 157 49 X ™ile- 
 
 Left comer of steps on large house among 
 
 trees 259 40 f^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of left porch post on large house 
 
 among trees 298 23 f^ mile. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 305 38 f^ mile. 
 
 WALL. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Tred Avon River on a point of land at west side of entrance 
 to a small creek about i mile east-northeast of Double Mills Wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in pasture land about 5 feet above high water, 20 yards south 
 of extreme edge of bank, 4 yards west of terrace, 20 yards west of shore, 18 yards south-southeast of edge 
 of bank, and 20 yards east of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsiu-face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 " Aye " (weather vane on largest barn cupola) = / // 
 
 (S 61° 00' W) o 00 00 f^ mile. 
 
 Right corner of house 7 59 i/i mile. 
 
 Weather vane on Double Mills Wharf house. . 14 49 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (30 inches diam- 
 eter) 37 36 50 17.37 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (14 inches 
 
 diameter) 154 55 20 5.03 meters. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 231 09 Ji mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (28 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 31 40 32.13 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (30 inches diameter) . 340 33 40" 20.96 meters. 
 
 AYE. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Tred Avon River about yi mile east of Double Mills Wharf. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cupola on largest bam. 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on cupola. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
124 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 HUNTER. 
 
 oo oo ^ mile. 
 
 39 ifi miles. 
 
 36 1^ miles. 
 
 07 X mile. 
 
 34 K mile. 
 
 57 K mile. 
 
 40 }-i mile. 
 
 18 20 3^ mile. 
 
 35 20 10.70 meters. 
 
 14 00 1 1. 18 meters. 
 
 50 50 9.02 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River at south side of entrance to a cove about X mile 
 
 south-southeast of Double Mills Wharf, and i mile north of entrance to Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 3 yards 
 
 southwest of shore, 5 yards east-northeast of shore, 6 yards southeast of point of marsh, and 10 yards west 
 
 of a clump of wild cherry, hackberry, and cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Weave" (S 27° 35' W) o 
 
 Near peak between two chimneys of large 
 
 house 18 
 
 Near peak of cupola on building 35 
 
 Right peak of large house 69 
 
 Peak of dormer window of large house 116 
 
 Weather vane on wharf house at Double Mills. 128 
 
 Left comer of large house 157 
 
 "Aye" (weather vane on largest barn copola) . 175 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 208 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 232, 
 
 Nail in blaze in leaning cedar tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 263 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 272 40 50 13.34 meters. 
 
 Near peak of brick house 352 45 X mile. 
 
 WEAVE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River about X mile north of entrance to Trippe 
 Creek, and i mile south of Double Mills Wharf. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 20 yards east of 
 shore, 16 yards south of shore at small inlet, 6 yards west of small point on inlet, and 20 yards northeast 
 of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Twin" (S 7° 23' E) o 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on long bam 13 
 
 Stack of ice plant at Oxford 51 
 
 Near peak between two chimneys of large 
 
 house 61 
 
 Left comer of chimney outside left end of 
 
 house 92 
 
 Left comer of large house 157 
 
 Peak of near gable of large house 181 
 
 Weather vane on wharf house at Double Mills . 189 
 
 Left comer of large house 205 
 
 Left peak of house 237 
 
 00 00 ^i mile. 
 
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 58 300 yards. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 TWIN. 
 
 125 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 52 . . ...... i}4 miles. 
 
 15 J/2 mile. 
 
 32 iX miles. 
 
 12 J/i mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River on point of land on north side of entrance to 
 Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 4 feet above high water, 45 yards 
 east-southeast of shore of Tred Avon River, and no yards northwest of shore of Trippe Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Toe" (N 69° 34' E) o 
 
 Near peak of house 4 
 
 Top of roof of tower 87 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on large bam 121 
 
 Right comer of large house 189 
 
 Left peak of house 297 01 }4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house in trees 345 37 i mile. 
 
 TOE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek on a point of land about 14 mile nortlieast of point 
 at north side of entrance to Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34,) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 10 yards 
 northwest of shore, 14 yards southwest of shore, 12 yards nortli of round point of shore, 12 yards west of 
 round point of shore, and 30 yards soutlieast of cedar and persimmon trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Trippe" (N 64° 19' E) o 00 00 }i xa\\e. 
 
 Near peak of house 16 03 1% miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 33 06 i|4 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 126 49 i mile. 
 
 Top of tower of house 137 52 s^ mile. 
 
 "Weather Bureau Staff" 166 59 50 2j^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (7 inches 
 
 diameter) 227 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 250 
 
 Right comer of house 327 
 
 20 25.74 meters. 
 
 3° 
 
 .68 meters, 
 mile. 
 
 TRIPPE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek about f s mile east of Tred Avon River and J-'i mile 
 east of entrance to a small creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 23 yards 
 northwest of shore at entrance to slough, 30 yards east-northeast of shore, and 50 yards north by east of 
 extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
126 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Venture" (S 72° 55' E) o 00 00 
 
 Near peak of dormer window on large house . . 3 17 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 31 06 
 
 Left peak of house 93 10 
 
 Stack of ice plant 128 54 
 
 Near peak of bam 274 07 
 
 Near peak of large house 323 15 
 
 Right corner of house 335 44 
 
 VENTURE. 
 
 yi mile. 
 \% miles. 
 yi mile. 
 I mile. 
 lyi, miles. 
 yi, mile. 
 yi mile. 
 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek on a point on the west side of a cove about 1 mile 
 east of Tred Avon River. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water on the inner edge of a strip 
 of marsh at bottom of a bank 4 feet high, 4 yards north of shore of marsh, 8 yards north-northwest of point 
 of marsh, 3 yards south by west of top of bank, 7 yards west of point of bank, and 6 yards west of a lone 
 cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Plow" (N87° 47'E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 6 
 
 Peak of dormer window of large house 23 
 
 Right peak of right bam 51 
 
 Left corner of left chimney of house 72 
 
 Left peak of bam 246 
 
 Spindle on right cupola of bam 314 
 
 PLOW. 
 
 00 l-i mile. 
 
 16 
 
 30 5-74 meters. 
 
 38 I mile. 
 
 10 % mile. 
 
 08 K Jnile. 
 
 17 X mile. 
 
 10 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek on a point of land between two coves about i}^ 
 miles from Tred Avon River. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 west-northwest of shore, 25 yards north of shore, 20 yards east of extreme end of point, and 5 yards south 
 of foot of bank 7 feet high, 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Higher" (N 79° 14' E) o 
 
 Right comer of porch underpinning 32 
 
 Left peak of bam 54 
 
 Near peak of barn 103 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 117 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (2>^ inches 
 
 diameter) 257 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter). . 267 47 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (2>^ inches 
 diameter) 28 
 
 00 GO X tnile. 
 
 14 yi mile. 
 
 52 I mile. 
 
 30 X niile. 
 
 10 >2 mile. 
 
 40 12.76 meters. 
 
 10 14.53 meters. 
 
 57 00 15-85 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 345 07 fi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 127 
 
 HIGHER. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek at east side of entrance to a cove about 1% miles 
 from Tred Avon River entrance to Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 northeast of edge of bank, 35 yards southeast by east of row of trees, 50 yards east-southeast of point of 
 bank and trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "AH" (S 20° 17' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of hottse 9 45 }i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 45 04 fi mile. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 55 31 ^i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in sassafras tree (2^2 inches 
 
 diameter) 138 19 00 31.63 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 142 20 50 31.96 meters. 
 
 Spindle on left one of four bam cupolas 155 19 f^ mile. 
 
 Nailin blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 173 32 30 30.93 meters. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 288 25 i mile. 
 
 ALL. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Trippe Creek about ij^ miles from Tred Avon River entrance to 
 Trippe Creek, and 300 yards west by north of a colonial house. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about i foot above high water, 35 yards southeast of shore, 
 35 yards east of round point of shore, 80 yards northwest of cut in shore, and 40 yards south by east of 
 left one of nine large pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Cam" (S 70° 56' W) o 00 00 X '"i'^- 
 Left peak of barn 38 26 iX miles. 
 
 Spindle on left one of four cupolas 74 48 ]4 mile. 
 
 Left comer of underpinning of Goldsborough 
 
 house 184 18 300 yards. 
 
 Right comer of large chimney 226 04 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of long bam 294 59 % mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 333 38 % mile. 
 
 CAM. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Trippe Creek on a prominent point about i]4 miles from Tred 
 Avon River entrance to Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 General locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 10 yards southeast of shore, 20 yards 
 south-southwest of point of shore , and 15 yards northeast by east of point of bank at marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — o / // 
 
 "Deux" (S 56° 11' W) o 00 00 X ™ls- 
 
 Left peak of bam showing through trees 58 53 14 mile. 
 
 "Aye" (weather vane on large bam cupola). . 83 01 20 ij^ miles. 
 
 Right peak of bam with cupola 112 56 ^ mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued . 
 
 Left corner of underpinning of Goldsborough ° ' " 
 
 house 196 26 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer large chimney 224 og ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 243 42 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 287 28 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter) . . 313 59 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (5 inches diameter) . . 331 03 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 356 39 
 
 DEUX. 
 
 40 23.51 meters. 
 
 30 15-77 meters. 
 
 50 16.93 meters. 
 
 Va mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Trippe Creek about 1^2 miles from Tred Avon River. (See 
 Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an orchard about 8 feet above high water, 50 yards north-, 
 northeast of rambling house, 20 yards southeast of top of bank, 14 yards southwest of top of bank, 13 yards 
 south of point of bank at ditch, and 3 yards east of a drainage ditch . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Crack" (S 72° 51' W) o 
 
 Left peak of bam 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (10 inches diameter) 55 
 
 Near peak of bam 81 
 
 Left peak of large bam 114 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin locust tree 119 
 
 Nail in blaze in pear tree (6 inches diameter) . 193 
 
 Right comer of house 256 
 
 Near comer of house 312 
 
 00 00 ^^ mile. 
 
 55 I mile- 
 
 26 20 7.43 meters. 
 
 49 ^ mile. 
 
 08 5 8 mile. 
 
 52 20 11.66 meters. 
 
 56 50 6. 29 meters. 
 
 20 ^8 mile. 
 
 55 51 yards. 
 
 CRACK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Trippe Creek on point at west side of entrance to a small creek, 
 about iX miles from Tred Avon River entrance to creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 13 yards south of edge of bank 
 15 yards northeast of shore, 40 yards east of extreme end of point, and among scattering locust trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mistle" (N3i°34' W) o 00 00 yivaWe.. 
 
 Near peak of shed 24 45 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on right one of four cupolas 55 
 
 Near peak between two chimneys on large 
 
 house 78 
 
 Left comer of house 109 
 
 Right peak of bam 135 
 
 Near peak of barn 181 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 258 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 292 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (2 inches diam- 
 eter) 349 
 
 41 ]4. mile. 
 
 oS i}4 miles. 
 
 03 /i mile. 
 
 14 %■ mile 
 
 59 
 
 SO 
 
 mile. 
 
 20 13. 98 meters. 
 
 50 9.98 meters. 
 
 40 7.78 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. r 29 
 
 MISTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Trippe Creek on a very long point, about yi mile east-northeast 
 of Tred Avon River. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 10 yards south- 
 southeast of shore, 14 yards west by north of shore, 24 yards southwest of extreme end of point, 4 yards 
 south of a cedar tree, and 12 yards north of a cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Layor" (S 50° 38' W) o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house .«. . 135 45 % mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 163 22 40 3.45 meters. 
 
 Near peak of large house 183 36 5 s mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 222 45 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney 254 06 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 302 II 20 II. II meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 331 27 00 13.42 meters. 
 
 LAYOR. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Trippe Creek, about \i mile east of Tred Avon River. (See 
 Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in edge of cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 50 
 yards south of shore, 17 yards east of bank, 2 yards south-southwest of water bushes, and 200 yards wes 
 of large lone tree . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground . Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Borough ' ' (S 39° 05' W) o 00 00 ■• s mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house 11 13 i ' 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large frame house 44 27 lyi miles. 
 
 Near peak of ell of house i66 22 yi mile. 
 
 Right peak of house 300 30 ^ mile. 
 
 Top of roof of tower 348 21 yi mile. 
 
 BOROUGH. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Tred Avon River, about y^ mile north-northeast of entrance 
 to Goldsboro Creek, and ' 2 mile south-southwest of entrance to Trippe Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water in cultivated land, 17 yards 
 east-southeast of shore, 25 yards south of shore, 30 yards southwest of shore, ' s mile nortliwest of house 
 in trees, and ' s mile west-southwest of large lone tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 53485—12 9 > 
 
I30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 i/i mile. 
 
 43 I mile. 
 
 38 V/i miles. 
 
 References. — o / /, 
 
 "Golds" (S 38° 07' W) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 52 57 2>i miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house 70 07 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of very large house 130 22 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of wharf house at Double Mills. .. . 138 20 i^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of large building 172 49 lyi miles. 
 
 Large lone tree 202 34 yi mile. 
 
 Right comer of house among trees 283 17 300 yards. 
 
 Spindle on left cupola on long barn 340 52 i/i mile. 
 
 GOLDS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River on a point of land between Goldsboro Creek 
 and Mud Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard marsh about i foot above high water, 30 yards south 
 of shore, 60 yards west-southwest of shore, and 60 yards south -southeast of point of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — . o / // 
 
 "Mud" (N 78° 58' W) o 00 00 
 
 Right peak between two chimneys of large 
 
 house 28 
 
 Near peak of large house 76 
 
 Near peak of large bam 92 36 i^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of old house 167 39 yi mile. 
 
 Left comer of large house 212 35 J/2 milt. 
 
 Near peak of large house 259 21 ^ mile. 
 
 Church spire 320 06 40 if s miles. 
 
 Stack of iceplant at Oxford 338 06 i^ miles. 
 
 MUD. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Tred Avon River at western side of entrance to Mud Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is among trees on northeast point of a pasture about 4 feet 
 above high water, 13 yards southwest of shore of pond on point, 20 yards north of end of pond, 25 yards 
 northwest of shore of pond, and 45 yards south-southeast of a lone tree at shore of river. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Town" (N 85° 59' W) o 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 5 
 
 Near peak of 2X-story house 42 
 
 Right comer of 2|^-story house 71 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (24 inches 
 
 diameter) 87 08 10 5.51 meters. 
 
 Center of roof of tower 157 45 lyi miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin elm tree 216 59 10 8.98 meters. 
 
 Spindle on cupola of long bam 220 40 J4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree (7 inches diameter). . 249 42 20 13.44 meters. 
 
 "Weather Bureau Staff" 315 13 40 lyi miles. 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 14 i}4 miles. 
 
 28 i}i miles. 
 
 42 K mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 TOWN. 
 
 131 
 
 00 00 "s mile. 
 
 23 40 5.02 meters. 
 
 12 i}/i miles. 
 
 35 I mile. 
 
 06 yi mile. 
 
 59 2^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Tred Avon River about 3<J' mile northeast of east side of 
 entrance to Town Creek, and I4 mile northeast of Oxford steamboat wharf, (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in northwest comer of a cultivated field about 6 feet above 
 high water, 10 yards south of edge of bank, 12 yards east-southeast of point of bank, 25 yards west-south- 
 west of edge of bank, 3 yards northeast of a fence, and 4 yards northeast of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Riverview" (S 56° 27' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) II 
 
 Weather vane on barn cupola 44 
 
 Near peak of 2,' i-story house 92 
 
 Left peak of large house 141 
 
 Near peak of house 184 
 
 Top of roof of tower 199 40 i^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on left cupola of long bam 248 05 i}4 miles. 
 
 Right peak of large house 283 35 yi mile. 
 
 Right of steamboat wharf house 359 41 ^ mile. 
 
 RIVERVIEW. 
 
 General locality. — Eastem shore of Tred Avon River about % mile west by south of Oxford steamboat 
 wharf. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 3 feet above high water, 3 yards east of shore, 23 
 
 yards sauth-SDUthwest of a fisherman's shanty, and 50 yards north by west of west end of " Lovers Lane. " 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches 
 
 above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "First" (S 17° 40' E) o 00 
 
 ' ' Choptank River Light " 27 31 
 
 Left peak of building 82 54 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 171 17 
 
 Left comer of fisherman's shanty 206 21 
 
 Right comer of fisherman's shanty 224 12 
 
 Left peak of large house 239 57 i^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of steamboat wharf house 263 06 yi mile. 
 
 Stack of iceplant 273 00 yi mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (18 inches diameter). 342 44 40 44.25 meters. 
 
 WEATHER BUREAU STAFF. 
 
 General locality. — Eastem side of Tred Avon River in the town of Oxford. (See Charts Nos. 34 
 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in park south of High and Primary Schools, 55 yards east 
 of shore of Tred Avon River, 55 yards west of Morris Street, and in center of circle of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of galvanized iron staff on square galvanized angle-iron tower. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 00 ,'2 mile. 
 
 2o 2>2 miles. 
 
 ^4 mile. 
 
 T f, mile. 
 
 50 25.82 meters. 
 
 40 21.61 meters. 
 
132 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 FIRST. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Tred Avon River in town of Oxford about yi mile north of rail- 
 road wharves. (vSee Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 2 yards east-southeast of edge 
 of bank, 4 yards east b)' north of point of bank, 4 yards northeast of edge of bank at small gully, 2 yards 
 south of comer fence post, and 35 yards west of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bach" (S 17° 38' W) o 00 00 54 mile. 
 
 Right peak of small house 51 59 ifi miles. 
 
 Right peak of modem house 67 10 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left peak of small house 128 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 207 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 237 43 30 11-94 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 266 24 
 
 Windmill 346 43 
 
 BACH. 
 
 37 lyi miles. 
 
 =;2 00 4.08 meters. 
 
 50 14-56 meters. 
 
 hi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of entrance to Tred Avon River on Bachelor Point about i^^ miles 
 north-northeast of Choptank River Light. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 30 yards 
 east of edge of bank, 70 yards north-northeast of edge of bank on range with Choptank River Light, and 
 100 yards south by west of edge of bank of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 16° 59' W) o 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Benoni Point 55 29 iX miles. 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 147 25 iS-^ miles. 
 
 Left corner of burnt house 166 05 zyi miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 211 35 J4 mile. 
 
 Left comer of left chimney on very large 
 
 house 240 46 14 mile. 
 
 "Large water tank" 338 00 20 2j^ miles. 
 
 BOONE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River about ^s mile northwest of entrance to 
 Boone Creek, ' < mile southeast of Bachelor Point, and i^ miles northeast of Choptank River Light. 
 (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards northeast of edge of 
 tree-fringed bank, 60 yards south-southwest of right corner of house, and 50 yards south-southeast of large 
 apple tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 133 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S ^5° 54' W) o 00 00 1J4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 21 01 40 10.26 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 65 31 10 20.59 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house 107 59 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 159 12 57 yards. 
 
 Near peak of house 195 28 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 323 14 00 13.02 meters. 
 
 ENTER. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek on point at east side of entrance to a small cove, 
 about yi mile northeast of Choptank River and i^ miles east -northeast of Choptank River Light. (See 
 Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 16 yards 
 north of edge of bank of creek, 18 yards south-southeast of edge of bank of cove, 30 yards east-northeast of 
 outlet of cove, and 250 yards west by south of frame house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 72° 00' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 67 05 40 39-96 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 109 17 
 
 Left comer of left chimney of house 117 35 
 
 Left comer of house 173 35 yi mile. 
 
 Near comer of house 204 11 iK miles. 
 
 "Large water tank" 301 37 00 2>< miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 357 13 40 23.93 meters. . 
 
 STRAW. 
 
 General locality. — Northem shore of Island Creek yi mile east-northeast of Choptank River entrance 
 to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 6 feet above high water, 3 yards northeast of edge of 
 liank, 18 yards east of bank, 4 yards west of wire fence, 8 yards northwest by west of point where bank 
 meets fence, and 5 yards south of southeast comer of a small house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 •nches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 elow base of monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Delahay" (N 66° 10' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) IS 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 72 
 
 Left peak of barn 130 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 221 
 
 Left comer of small house 240 26 5.94 meters. 
 
 Near comer of small house 287 16 4.04 meters. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 349 22 }4 mile. 
 
 00 lyi miles. 
 
 20 16.91 meters. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 00 00 X mile. 
 
 43 00 4-33 meters. 
 
 08 10 7.89 meters. 
 
 54 H mile. 
 
 41 10 14.86 meters 
 
■ 34 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 DELAHAY. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek about i mile east-northeast of Choptank River 
 entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 2 yards 
 northwest of edge of bank, 100 yards east of edge of bank of inlet, 27 yards northeast of point of bank, 
 and 75 yards southwest of farm buildings. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of groiuid. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kent" (N 75° 56' E) o 00 00 fi mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 15 16 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of barn 25 17 f^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large modem house 122 02 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 137 38 iX miles. 
 
 Nailinblazeinapple tree (10 inches diameter) 165 30 40 21.08 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (10 inches diameter) 183 52 40 21.36 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (7 inches diameter) 269 51 50 10.12 meters. 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 313 09 250 yards. 
 
 KENT. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek on a point about i ''/^ miles northeast of Choptank 
 River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field about 5 feet above high water, 50 yards 
 north west of top of bank , 80 yards east of bank, 75yards north-northeast of pointand no yards east-south- 
 east of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Harry" (N 36° 27' E) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of chimney outside left end of 
 
 house 44 41 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 80 50 ^ mile . 
 
 Peak of ell of large house 187 03 i^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of building 217 54 f^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 240 41 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of large house 309 12 }i mile. 
 
 HARRY. 
 
 General locality. ^Horthera shore of Island Creek about i\4 miles from Choptank River. (See 
 Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 6 feet above high water, 9 yards northwest of edge of 
 bank at cedar trees, 20 yards northeast of cut in bank, and 50 yards south-southwest of bank at cut in 
 shore . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 135 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Charles" (N 55° 36' E) o o 00 f^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 11 57 00 17.38 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 39 23 00 8.81 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 78 04 30 8.04 meters. 
 
 Left chimney outside of left end of house 92 16 ^ mile. 
 
 Right corner of building 131 06 ^/i mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 186 37 }4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of building 263 45 }4 mile. 
 
 CHARLES. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek about 2 miles from Choptank River. (See Charts 
 Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in southwest comer of truck garden about 6 feet above high 
 water, 6 yards north of edge of bank, 25 yards west of top of bank near locust tree, and 3 yards east of 
 edge of a 12-foot hole 6 feet deep. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 3 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Potato" (N 78° 01' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 23 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diameter) 32 
 
 Near peak of small building 53 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 112 
 
 Right comer of chimney on quarter house. . . . 125 
 
 Near peak of large bam 213 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 216 
 Left comer of barn 265 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 23 00 12.97 meters. 
 
 29 00 9.19 meters. 
 
 18 ^ mile. 
 
 27 
 
 20 4.17 meters. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 02 yi mile. 
 
 27 20 4.82 meters. 
 
 14 100 yards. 
 
 POTATO. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek about 2% miles northeast of Choptank River 
 entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 50 yards 
 northwest of edge of bank, 70 yards west of shore at lowest point of bank, 70 yards north of edge of bank 
 and 400 yards south of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ritter" (N 72° 30' E) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of Ritter house 4 55 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of large bam 56 11 J^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 134 51 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 162 28 i^ miles. 
 
 Right comer of chimney of house 194 53 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of outhouse 321 08 ^ mile. 
 
136 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 RITTER. 
 
 General locality. — Northern side of Island Creek about 2^2 miles from Choptank River entrance to 
 creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 120 yards 
 north-northwest of nearest point of shore, 160 yards southwest by west of shore of small creek at lowest 
 part of bank, 50 yards east of a wire fence, and 120 yards south of a fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / /> 
 
 "Show" (N 50° 41' E) o 00 00 ]/im\\e.. 
 
 Near peak of bam 17 51 yi mile. 
 
 Left comer of large chimney of house 22 44 % mile. 
 
 Right comer of vine-covered chimney 66 25 ?/| mile. 
 
 Left side of tall chimney 179 43 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 236 48 350 yards. 
 
 Left peak of long bam 317 43 J^ mile. 
 
 SHOW. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of upper Island Creek on a point of land between two coves about 
 2^ miles east of Choptank River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 9 feet above high water, 6 yards northwest of top of 
 hank, and 35 yards east by north of a large cherry tree in clump of large trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kit" (S 33° 29' E) o 00 00 "/g mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 19 01 30 7.98 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 66 41 00 16.48 meters. 
 
 Left peak large house 204 52 X mile. 
 
 Left comer of house 300 27 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 311 32 10.13 meters. 
 
 Right comer of vine-covered house 348 00 K^ mile . 
 
 KIT. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Island Creek on a prominent point extending into a bend 
 in the creek about 2^^ miles from Choptank River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 8 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 east of top of bank at trees, 20 yards southeast of point of bank, and 30 yards south of top of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Moke" (S 46° 04' W) o 00 00 X ™'l6. 
 
 Nailin blaze in oak tree {8 inches diameter). . 32 44 00 11.27 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (10 inches diameter). 48 48 5° 11.73 meters. 
 
 Right peak of large house 116 07 X mile. 
 
 Right peak of bam 184 27 J^mile. 
 
 Right comer of vine-covered house 262 41 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (s inches diameter). . 328 59 30 14.97 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 137 
 
 MOKE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Island Creek on a prominent point extending into a bend in 
 the creek, about 2I2 miles from Choptank River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a pasture about 8 feet above high water, 23 yards north- 
 northwest of edge of bank, 100 yards northeast of edge of bank at point, and 100 yards southeast of edge 
 of bank at cedar tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Poco" (S 74° 55' W) o 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 Right comer of large chimney 27 28 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of Ritter house 51 23 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of large house 107 01 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) igg 04 00 29.58 meters. 
 
 Left peak of large bam 208 51 l^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 209 47 10 34-39 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 270 56 40 22.86 meters. 
 
 POCO. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of upper Island Creek on point about 2 '4 miles from Choptank 
 River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 9 feet above high water, 70 yards 
 east-southeast of shore at low bank, 80 yards south by east of edge of bank, 100 yards west of a point 
 of bank, and 130 yards south by west of a point of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Healey" (S 74° 26' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Windmill on wooden tower 35 36 J4 mile. 
 
 • Left comer of chimney at left end of house. . 246 15 ^ mile. 
 
 Peak of ell of house 318 08 J^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of bam 331 48 ^ mile. 
 
 Left peak of building 346 40 ^ mile. 
 
 HEALEY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Island Creek at west side of entrance to a cove, about ij^g miles 
 from Choptank River. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 ^Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 10 feet above high water, 11 yards 
 west-southwest of bank fringed with trees, and 150 yards south of a point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monimient. 
 
138 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Maslin" (S 53° 47' W) o 00 00 3-8 mile. 
 
 Left peak of large bam 69 32 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (3 inches diameter) . . 126 39 50 15.68 meters 
 
 Peak of house at chimney 159 37 J/2 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 174 27 00 9.89 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild cherry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 231 16 00 19.37 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 317 40 X niile. 
 
 Right side of right chimney of house 356 06 fi mile. 
 
 MASLIN. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern side of Island Creek about i'2 miles northeast of Choptank River 
 entrance to creek. (See Charts No. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 95 yards southeast of shore 
 near rail fence, 30 yards north by west of quarter buildings, 9 yards west of fence comer, 6 yards north- 
 west by west of wire fence, 7 yards southwest by west of wire fence, and 25 yards northwest by north 
 of a graveyard. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Mean" (S 37° ig' VV) o 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 48 
 
 Left peak of bam 160 
 
 Left comer of house 294 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (3 feet in diam- 
 eter) 308 17 
 
 Near comer of brick outhouse 338 37 
 
 00 00 5^4 mile. 
 
 25 Syg mile. 
 
 18 K mile. 
 
 59 68 yards. 
 
 00 12.82 meters. 
 
 40 21.38 meters. 
 
 MEAN. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Island Creek on a point at north side of entrance to a south fork 
 of creek, about i'4 miles east-northeast of Choptank River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 
 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 13 yards 
 east of edge of bank, 10 yards north of line of trees at edge of bank, and 12 yards northeast of point of 
 trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 77° 07' W) o 00 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 39 34 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 80 17 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 206 41 f-s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 241 53 40 13-48 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 286 16 40 8.12 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 334 39 20 12.35 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 139 
 
 JAV. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Island Creek about i mile east of Choptank River entrance to 
 creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in northeast comer of cultivated field about 5 feet above 
 high water, 3 yards southwest of point of bank, 3 yards south-southeast of edge of bank, 3 yards west- 
 southwest of edge of bank, and 30 yards east-northeast of scattering trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried witli top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 78° 47' E) o 00 00 2j's miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 40 38 J-s mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 85 29 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 103 54 ^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of chimney outside left end of 
 
 house 153 40 ^8 mile. 
 
 Left peak of bam 186 13 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 284 23 14 mile. 
 
 BERRY. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Island Creek on a prominent point about ^' mile east of Chop- 
 tank River entrance to creek. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 17 yards 
 .south-southwest of edge of bank, 17 yards west-southwest of edge of bank, 21 yards southeast of edge of 
 bank, 20 yards southeast of a small house, and 3 yards west of a line of four trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (S 79° 08' W) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Right comer of house 23 03 % mile. 
 
 Right comer of house 52 15 Ji mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 100 30 10 14.62 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 119 II 30 5.92 meters. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 139 01 J-^ mile. 
 
 Left peak on long barn 170 43 i mile. 
 
 Near comer of house 233 42 18.33 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 252 23 30 6.94 meters. 
 
 Right comer of house 282 07 ^s mile. 
 
 LANDEYE. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River on point at south side of entrance to Island 
 Creek, about i V2 miles east of Choptank River Light. (See Charts Nos. 34 and 35.) 
 
 Immediate localfty. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 5 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 east-southeast of edge of bank, 50 yards southwest of fringe of trees and bushes, 55 yards south-southwest 
 of point of field and end of fringe of trees and bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
140 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — a 1 // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (S 83° 39' W) o 00 00 iX niiles. 
 
 Chimneyof house near Bachelors Point 48 33 i^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of bam 122 21 J^ mile. 
 
 Left comer of bam 230 18 % mile. 
 
 " Large water tank" 297 25 50 ■zVi miles. 
 
 CHOPTANK RIVER LIGHT. 
 
 General locality. — In Choptank River about i>^ miles southeast of Benoni Point, i mile south of 
 entrance to Tred Avon River, and 8>^ miles east of Blackwalnut Point. (See Charts Nos. 34, 35, and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hexagonal screw-pile structure known as Choptank River 
 Lighthouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of lantern on Choptank River Lighthouse. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 Chlora (S 57° 04' E) o 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 ST. MICHAELS P. E. CHURCH SPIRE. 
 
 General locality.— VJestem side of Miles River in town of St. Michaels at southeast comer of Talbot 
 and Mill Streets. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on stone edifice known as St. Michaels Protestant Episcopal 
 Church. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of steeple on St. Michaels Protestant Episcopal Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MARGO. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Miles River, about ij^ miles north-northwest of Long Point 
 and 2 miles east of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 30 yards 
 north of edge of marsh, 35 yards east of extreme point, and 55 yards west of bushes at edge of marsh. 
 Cedar stub marking old triangulation station "Marengo i899"isat edge of marsh, 29.61 meters S 57° ii'W 
 of observed station . 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. Reference station "Marengo 1899" is center of five copper nails in top of 
 5-inch cedar stub 5 feet long with top flush with the surface of the ground. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" (N 86° 02' W). .. . o 00 00 23/8 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of Fogg house 8 04 iK miles. 
 
 Peak of near gable of house 17 01 2 miles. 
 
 Weather vane on square tower on Dodson 
 
 house 37 54 2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of point 46 46 3X miles. 
 
 Persimmon tree 72 03 120 yards. 
 
 Left of trees on narrowest part of Long Point . . 202 46 }4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of large house with large square 
 
 chimney 288 29 iX miles. 
 
 Large square chimney on Dodson tenant 
 
 house 298 21 I mile. 
 
 "Marengo, 1899" 323 12 50 29.61 meters. 
 
 Spindle on M. E. Church cupola 354 51 2 miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church spire" 355 53 20 smiles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 141 
 
 GIBBS. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Miles River about 1 2 mile northwest of extreme end of Long 
 Point, and i5-2 miles south-southeast of entrance to Leeds Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 17 yards north of 
 shore. 25 yards east of shore, 20 yards northeast of extreme end of point, 35 yards west-northwest of 
 point of woods, and 35 yards southwest of woods. 
 
 > Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. .Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Long" (S 44° 29' E) o 
 
 Chimney on side of roof of large building. ... 21 
 
 West peak of long building 33 
 
 Southeast chimney of house 61 
 
 Chimney outside of northeast end of Slater 
 house 102 
 
 00 00 ].i mile. 
 
 03 if^ miles. 
 
 20 1% miles. 
 
 44 I mile. 
 
 28 
 
 I mile. 
 
 Near peak of Leonard house 134 31 i}^i miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 151 
 
 Right chimney of house 171 
 
 Weather vane on Dodson house i8i 
 
 Right tangent of Tilghman Point 191 
 
 Left tangent of Fairview Point 192 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 265 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 301 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 327 
 
 LONG. 
 
 57 40 2^ miles. 
 
 17 3 miles. 
 
 10 2j^ miles. 
 
 41 'jl'i miles. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 45 40 44-35 meters. 
 
 38 50 29.15 meters. 
 
 58 40 30.44 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Miles River on Long Point about 'a mile southwest of entrance 
 to Hunting Creek, and I'V miles north of railroad bridge across entrance to Oak Creek. (See Chart 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cedar and pine woods about 6 feet above high water, 
 10 yards east-southeast of edge of bank protected by log breakwater, 1 1 yards northeast of point of bank, 
 4 yards northwest of edge of bank, and 30 yards northwest of point of sandy tnarsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Hunting" (N 56° 23' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 6 
 
 Left peak of roof of house > 23 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 103 
 
 Smoke pipe of Royal Oak railroad station. ... 131 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 181 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 235 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin cedar tree (16 inches 
 
 diameter) 286 
 
 Left comer of roof of house 358 32 s-g mile. 
 
 BEG. 
 
 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 25 00 4.45 meters. 
 
 21 134 miles. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 10 2.53 meters. 
 
 40 3 miles. 
 
 15 30 4.47 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Hunting Creek on first prominent point north of Miles River 
 entrance to Hunting Creek. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in scant pine woods about 5 feet above high water, 3 yards 
 south of bank, 9 yards northwest of bank, and 11 yards west of point of bank. 
 
142 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Search" (N 20° 58' W) o 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 10 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diameter) 22 
 
 Front peak of large house 46 
 
 Peak of near gable of house go 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 108 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (7 inches diameter) . 164 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (2 inches diameter) . 240 
 
 00 00 ^■i mile. 
 
 n >i mile. 
 
 49 50 2.34 meters. 
 
 16 }i mile. 
 
 13 X niile. 
 
 29 ij4 miles. 
 
 ■32 30 2.97 meters. 
 
 49 10 2.23 meters. 
 
 SEARCH. 
 
 mile north of Miles River. (See Chart 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Hunting Creek about 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediale locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 11 yards northwest 
 of shore, 40 yards south-southwest of shore, 35 yards west-southwest of point of shore, 3 yards east of 
 water bushes, 20 yards south of bushes, and 25 yards soutliwest of water bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Tug" (N 50° 43' E) o 00 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 47 45 
 
 Lightning rod on house 52 01 
 
 Peak of front gable of house 74 09 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (14 inches diameter) 154 11 
 
 TUG. 
 
 00 ^ mile. 
 
 } 2 mile. 
 
 s s mile. 
 
 1)4 miles. 
 
 10 16.62 meters. 
 
 Eastern shore of Hunting Creek about ■< mile north of Miles River. (See Chart 
 . — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 10 yards 
 
 General locality. — 
 No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality 
 
 east of edge of bank, 32 yards nortli of extreme point of shore, 7 yards northeast of a shanty, 14 yards 
 northwest of shore, and trees along shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hunting" (S 33° 40' E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 20 
 
 Left comer of shanty 53 
 
 Right comer of shanty 83 
 
 . « "St. Michaels Water Tank" 132 
 
 Left comer of house behind very large oak tree 185 
 
 Lett peak of ell of house 272 
 
 Nail in blaze in birch tree (5 inches diameter) 288 
 Nail in blaze in birch tree (9 inches diameter) 304 
 Right peak of bam with cupola 350 50 ^ mile. 
 
 00 00 J 2 mile. 
 
 41 00 7.74 meters. 
 
 38 7.47 meters. 
 
 08 6.64 meters. 
 
 29 00 3 miles. 
 
 12 X mile. 
 
 52 X mile. 
 
 04 00 18.48 meters. 
 
 51 10 12.84 meters. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 HUNTING. 
 
 143 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River on east side of entrance to Hunting Creek and 
 yi mile northeast of Long Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in south comer of cultivated field, about 5 feet above high 
 water, 2 yards northwest of edge of bank with bushes, 6 yards west of edge of bank, 7 yards northeast of 
 point of bank, 50 yards north of edge of lower land, and 200 yards south of a large barn with a cupola. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement ground projecting 5 inches 
 above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below- 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Spree" (N 79° 09' E) o 
 
 Left peak of house 3 
 
 Near peak of large bam 46 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 100 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 105 
 
 Left peak of building near railroad bridge .... i ig 
 
 Left tree on Long Point 154 
 
 Near peak of large building 240 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 271 
 
 Peak of near gable on house 337 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (3 inches diameter) 339 
 
 00 00 j/i mile. 
 
 42 I mile. 
 
 35 K mile. 
 
 17 50 5.87 meters. 
 
 03 lyi miles. 
 
 46 lyi miles. 
 
 17 yi mile. 
 
 35 iK miles. 
 
 29 200 yards. 
 
 27 >4 mile. 
 
 21 10 7.98 meters. 
 
 SPREE. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River, about ,'< mile east of entrance to Hunting 
 Creek, and %■ mile northeast of Long Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 2 yards north 
 of shore, 15 yards west-southwest of wire fence, and 25 yards south of trees. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 10.57 meters N 2° 18' E of observed station and on line with cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top flush with surface of ground. Sub- 
 surface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Whit "(N 60° 48' E) o 00 00 '2 mile. 
 
 Left comerof boathouse 1 07 }^ mile. 
 
 Near comer of large house 3 50 . . . 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 38 17 . . . 
 
 I mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 115 26 |^mile. 
 
 22 yi mile. 
 
 42 2 miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 135 
 
 Left comerof roof of house 166 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 265 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 300 
 
 Reference station 301 
 
 Right peak of colonial house 354 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence bost 358 
 
 58 00 22.08 meters. 
 
 ii 23.17 meters. 
 
 30 30 IO-57 meters. 
 
 15 14 mile. 
 
 52 30 15 04 meters. 
 
'44 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, A Id. 
 WHIT. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River on east side of entrance to a small cove about 
 i'4 miles northeast of I^ng Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh point near a small clump of cedar and 
 hackberry trees about i foot above high water, 5 yards northwest of shore, 4 yards northeast of shore, and 
 6 yards north of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 "Dorrance"(N25° 25'E) o 00 00 
 
 ; mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in leaning hackberry tree (4 
 
 inches diameter) 2 
 
 Left comer of house 6 
 
 Center of windmill tower 19 
 
 Center of windmill tower 32 
 
 Near peak of house 42 
 
 Leftpeakof roof of house 126 31 }4 mile 
 
 Left comerof square house 186 34 i mile 
 
 Left comer of roof of house 220 
 
 Near peak of large house 257 
 
 Nail in blaze in twin hackberry tree (20 
 
 inches diameter) 291 51 40 4.49 meters, 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (5 inches 
 
 diameter) 325 
 
 Near peak of Dorrance house 356 
 
 56 10 8.07 meters. 
 
 39 H mile- 
 
 49 iH miles. 
 
 32 i^ miles. 
 
 55 H mile- 
 
 Si K ™ile- 
 
 ig 3^ mile. 
 
 35 
 
 8 meters, 
 mile. 
 
 DORRANCE. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River about iJ-s miles southwest of Miles River bridge 
 and iH miles northeast of Long Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 2 yards northwest of edge of 
 bank, 9 yards west-southwest of a large tree on point of bank, 11 yards west of point of bank, and 12 
 yards southwest of edge of bank. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe, buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Tang" (N40° 20' E) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Center of windmill tower 9 59 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left comerof large house 18 06 2 miles. 
 
 Near comer of Henderson house 24 22 
 
 Center of windmill on tower 25 18 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickory tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 27 42 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 62 42 
 
 Right peak of house 70 39 }4 mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 136 o^ 3/^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hickory tree (18 inches diam- 
 eter) 153 18 00 5.79 meters. 
 
 Right comer of house 207 10 30oyards. 
 
 Left peak of small tenant house 259 04 300 yards. 
 
 Near comer of Dorrance house 328 55 30oyards. 
 
 Right comer of house 355 57 ^ mile. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 ii4 miles. 
 
 50 8.58 meters. 
 
 14 mile 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 145 
 
 TANG. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Miles River at south side of entrance to a cove, about 1% 
 miles southwest of Miles River bridge. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about i foot above high water, 20 yards north- 
 west of shore, 25 yards north of point of shore, 35 yards west -southwest of another point of shore, and 150 
 yards southeast of wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Johnson" (N 40° 46' E) o 00 00 % mile. 
 
 Centerof windmill tower 12 31 % mile. 
 
 Right eave of Goldsborough house 21 26 1% miles. 
 
 Center of windmill tower 31 37 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of large chimney of mansion 48 50 i mile. 
 
 Right peak of Mumford house iig 57 yi mile. 
 
 Near peak of roof 149 05 % mile. 
 
 Near peak of Dorrance house 193 47 }4 mile- 
 Near peak of house 288 44 % mile. 
 
 Right corner of house 351 46 X ™ile- 
 
 BETHEL. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River at north side of entrance to a small creek, about 
 J^ mile southwest of Miles River bridge. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a clump of pine trees about 3 feet above high water, 9 
 yards south of shore of roimded point, and 20 yards east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsvu-face mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Figs"(S38°4o' W) o 00 00 Jjjmile. 
 
 Near peak of Dorrance house 36 02 J^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 56 38 00 5.76 meters. 
 
 Leftcomerof second story of Lowndes house.. 87 26 ^ mile. . 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (6 inches 
 
 diameter) 125 54 30 4.91 meters. 
 
 Centerof windmill on tower 173 a ^ mile. 
 
 Leftcomerof Goldsborough house 174 39 i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 197 25 40 4.74 meters. 
 
 Center of windmill on tower 205 39 Yi mile. 
 
 Leftcomerof large chimney 267 50 ^ mile. 
 
 FIG. 
 
 General /oco/j7y. —Southeastern shore of Miles River, about i mile southwest of Miles River bridge. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 12 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 southeast of edge of tree-covered bank, and 150 yards north -northwest of large bam with two cupolas. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 53485—12 10 
 
146 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Doctor" (S 5i°35' W) o 
 
 Near peak of house ^^ 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree 35 
 
 Left comer of Dorrance house 52 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diameter) 1 1 1 
 
 Spindle on cupola on hip roof on house 149 
 
 Center of windmill on tower 162 
 
 Point of tower on house 166 
 
 Left comer of Henderson house 182 
 
 Center of windmill on tower 183 
 
 Near peak of tenant house 209 
 
 Spindle on left one of two cupolas on bam .... 289 
 
 Near peak of large bam 333 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter) . . 354 
 
 DOCTOR. 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 5-1 mile. 
 
 10 8.66 meters. 
 
 >2 tnile. 
 
 20 9.39 meters. 
 
 }^ mile. 
 
 56 pi mile. 
 
 12 pi mile. 
 
 21 I mile. 
 
 42 I mile. 
 
 37 }4 mile. 
 
 54 150 yards. 
 
 00 X mile. 
 
 32 00 19-14 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River, about i^ miles west-southwest of Miles River 
 bridge and i^ miles northeast by east of Long Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land back of bushes about 4 feet above high 
 water, 4 yards southeast of edge of bank, 55 yards southwest of a wire fence, 80 yards west of comer of 
 wire fence, 100 yards west by south of a house, and 100 yards west-southwest of a marsh point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "McConnell" (831° 17' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 3 57 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of house 36 41 ^ mile. 
 
 Peak of house 113 
 
 Nail in blaze in bush (3 inches diameter) .... 136 
 
 Nail in blaze in apple tree (8 inches diameter) 154 
 
 Left comer of house 159 
 
 Center of tower 186 
 
 Left comer of shed 213 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 228 
 
 Right peak of large bam 344 
 
 Near peak of roof of house 350 
 
 McCONNELL. 
 
 30 }^ mile. 
 
 19 00 6.66 meters. 
 
 II 30 17-93 meters. 
 
 17 ^2 mile. 
 
 31 i', s miles. 
 
 28 100 yards. 
 
 15 50 71-35 meters- 
 
 54 J-8 mile. 
 
 02 S/^ mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River, near west side of entrance to a small cove about 
 I J-^ miles east-northeast of Long Point and i? s miles southwest of Miles River bridge. (See Chart No. 34. ) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 15 yards 
 southeast of edge of bank, 20 yards south of point of bank, and 40 yards west of edge of field at trees. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Kirk"(Ssi°55'W) '. . . . . o 
 
 Left peak of roof of house 3 
 
 Left peak of large house 28 
 
 Front peak of house 45 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 46 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 114 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 39 2X miles. 
 
 52 H mile. 
 
 04 1^ mile. 
 
 40 20 4X miles. 
 
 02 X mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 147 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Left comer of plastered house 120 37 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of large house 145 16 ^ mile. 
 
 Right comer of house i6g 12 J/i mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 190 40 30 39-78 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 213 24 40 37-57 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 237 57 00 53-92 meters. 
 
 Right peak of bam 311 22 X mile. 
 
 KIRK. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River, between two creeks about i mile east of Long 
 Point. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field, 7 feet above high water, 15 yards south- 
 east of edge of bank, 35 yards west-southwest of point of bank covered with trees, and 40 yards west- 
 northwest of a large sycamore tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches abcTve surface of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Ham" (S 42° 29' W) o 
 
 Near peak of large house 5 
 
 Left comer of large house 76 
 
 Highest near peak of house 94 
 
 Right front peak of large house 135 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 158 
 
 Left comer of large house 167 
 
 Center of windmill tower 178 
 
 Spindle on right bam cupola 189 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter) 203 
 
 Left peak of roof of large house 213 
 
 Nail in blaze in sycamore tree (3 feet diam- 
 eter) 234 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 346 
 
 Left comer of square house 355 
 
 HAM. 
 
 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 30 i^ miles. 
 
 08 ^^ mile. 
 
 49 }i mile. 
 
 52 ^8 mile. 
 
 58 20 28.33 meters. 
 
 33 iK miles. 
 
 17 2^ miles. 
 
 36 ^4 mile. 
 
 10 37-05 meters. 
 
 16 
 
 58 ;'s mile. 
 
 30 34-98 meters. 
 
 >2 mile. 
 
 K mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River, about fs mile east-southeast of Long Point, 
 ^ mile southeast of entrance to Hunting Creek, and X mile northeast of entrance to Newcomb Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated land about 6 feet above high water, 12 yards 
 south-southeast of edge of bank, 20 yards west-southwest of wooden fence at orchard, 63 yards north- 
 northwest of fence at road, 70 yards west-northwest of large, square house, and 70 yards northwest of comer 
 of fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
148 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Comb" (S 29° 52' W) o 
 
 Left peak of house 32 
 
 Near peak of large house 62 
 
 "St. Michaels P. E. Church spire" 80 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 82 
 
 Near peak of house 113 
 
 Left comer of house 146 
 
 Front peak of large colonial house ....; 175 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 187 
 
 Near comer of large house 195 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 230 
 
 Left comer of house 250 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (24 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 305 
 
 Large, long sycamore tree 359 
 
 COMB. 
 
 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 17 i}4 miles. 
 
 08 i^ miles. 
 
 30 50 3X miles. 
 
 09 20 3>'<{' miles. 
 
 17 1}^ miles. 
 
 00 f^ mile. 
 
 06 ^ mile. 
 
 33 20 17-32 meters. 
 
 43 3 miles. 
 
 54 00 21.67 meters. 
 
 47 73 yards. 
 
 51 50 36.78 meters. 
 
 51 ^8 mile. 
 
 17 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Miles River about ■-» mile north of entrance to Newcomb 
 Creek and 3-^ mile northeast of railroad bridge across entrance to Oak Creek. (See Chart No. 34.") 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 6 feet above high water, 35 yards 
 southeast of edge of bank, 30 yards east of edge of bank, 45 yards north of edge of bank on range with 
 point, and 300 yards southwest of large lone sycamore tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above the stuface of the ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 2 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Hall" (S 42° 06' W) o 00 00 ^4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of house 31 22 ij^ miles. 
 
 "St. Michaels Water Tank" 75 56 30 3 s-^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of left end of Fogg cottage. . 8c 56 3'/^ miles. 
 
 Weather vane on tower of Dodson house 95 57 4 miles. 
 
 Cupola on bam 122 11 iVg miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 146 52 i mile. 
 
 Large lone sycamore tree 168 36 300 yards. 
 
 Windmill in range with house 187 18 1J-4 miles. 
 
 Stack of cannery 317 48 J^ mile. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 325 59 ],4 mile. 
 
 HALL. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Miles River about 100 yards west of west end of railroad trestle 
 across entrance to Oak Creek, and 100 yards east of Royal Oak railway station. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in marsh about i foot above high water, 30 yards southwest 
 of shore, 40 yards south of shore, 85 yards west-northwest of shore at comer of shed, and 35 yards north- 
 northeast of near rail of railway track. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above the surface of the ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 2 inches below base of monument. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 149 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Bamett" (N 39° 14' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Center of tower on Dodson house 7 37 4^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of middle of Hall Building 28 03 2^ miles. 
 
 Near chimney of Speck house 62 40 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of Dorrance house 71 47 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on southeast end of house 108 32 X niile. 
 
 Left tangent of shed 147 08 85 yards. 
 
 Northwest peak of bam 165 55 ^ milt. 
 
 North peak of Kirby house 234 38 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 281 37 X mile- 
 Chimney on railroad station 299 12 100 yards. 
 
 Left chimney of house 330 38 
 
 BARNETT. 
 
 >2 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Miles River about 3^ mi'^ northwest of entrance to Oak Creek, 
 and Z4 mile southeast of entrance to Spencers Cove. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 9 yards southwest 
 of shore, 12 yards northwest of shore, 18 yards west -northwest of extreme end of point, and 8 yards north- 
 east of foot of a bank 6 feet high. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above stuiace of groimd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Maiden" (N 26° 26' W) o 
 
 Cupola of Rieman bam 16 
 
 Left chimney of Hall house 25 
 
 Near chimney of house 76 
 
 Windmill 85 
 
 Left chimney of house 93 
 
 Near chimney of square roof house 102 
 
 Spindle on cupola on bam 140 
 
 Southwest peak of barn 162 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (26 inches diameter). 177 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 228 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 256 
 
 MAIDEN. 
 
 00 00 }4 mile. 
 
 16 2|^ miles. 
 
 57 2 miles. 
 
 47 iX tniles. 
 
 05 2 miles. 
 
 46 2 miles. 
 
 21 1^4 miles. 
 
 28 I mile. 
 
 36 J4 mile. 
 
 12 50 9.22 meters. 
 
 16 
 
 40 5.04 meters. 
 
 20 10.29 meters. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River about J 2' mile west of Long Point and 2 K miles 
 southeast of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is just outside of a fringe of trees near a small marsh skirting 
 the shore on a point about 3 feet above high water, 3 yards south of shore, 5 yards northeast of foot of 
 bank, 7 yards east of point of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.34 meters S 16° 
 57' W of observed station. Stone monument marking "Miles River" (1899) is 38.22 meters S 48° 29' E 
 of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe 3 inches above surface of groiuid. Subsurface 
 mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. New reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above siu'face of 
 ground. Old triangulation station (Miles River, 1899) is center of cross lines on 6-inch square top stone 
 monument. 
 
i5o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot Comity, Md. 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Stony" (N 48° 53' W) 
 
 Right chimney of house 
 
 Weather vane on Dodson house 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Fairview Point .... 
 
 Cupola on Rieman barn 
 
 Northwest chimney of house 
 
 Weather vane on bam cupola 
 
 North chimney of house 
 
 Large square chimney on old house 
 
 " Miles River iSgg, ' ' stone monument 
 
 Chimney on near side of roof of large building . 
 
 West peak of large building near draw 
 
 Reference station (cement monument). . . 
 
 Nail in blaze in cherry tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Chimney of Slater house 
 
 o 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 5 01 2|^ miles. 
 
 iS 25 2^ miles. 
 
 32 34 2% miles. 
 
 42 46 2 miles. 
 
 55 21 i^A miles. 
 
 69 32 ij^ miles. 
 
 128 13 2% miles. 
 
 143 04 iJ-< miles. 
 
 180 24 00 38.22 meters. 
 
 igo 48 iji miles. 
 
 igS 07 1% miles. 
 
 245 50 40 4.34 meters. 
 
 259 04 50 4.86 meters. 
 
 310 27 20 3.37 meters. 
 
 335 IS 20 3-73 meters. 
 
 353 23 H mile. 
 
 STONY. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern shore of Miles River on point at east side of entrance to Spencer 
 Cove about ij^i" miles southeast of St. Michaels. (See Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in clump of large oak and birch trees about 8 feet above 
 high water, 14 yards south of shore, i6yardssouth-southwestof apoint and i2yards west of another point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Millwind" (N 31° 16' W) o 
 
 Weather vane on tower of Dodson house 7 
 
 Near peak of cupola on Rieman bam 50 
 
 Peak of west gable of Hall house 63 
 
 Spindle on cupola of house 80 10 iJ4 miles 
 
 Tangent of trees 162 22 X ™ile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (9 inches 
 diameter) 213 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (13 inches diam- 
 eter) 242 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 317 04 
 
 Flagstaff on water tank 334 33 
 
 00 00 i>2 miles. 
 
 41 2X miles. 
 
 21 i^i miles. 
 
 47 1^ miles. 
 
 20 4.51 meters. 
 
 00 g.43 meters. 
 
 33 
 
 10 12-34 meters. 
 
 i}4 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 342 59 i}4 miles. 
 
 CHLORA. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River, on Chlora Point, about 1J2 miles south- 
 southeast of entrance to Island Creek, i,',' miles northwest of entrance to La Trappe Creek, and 23-s miles 
 southeast of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Ivimediate locality. — Observed station is about 8 feet above high water, 6 yards east-northeast of 
 edge of bank, 9 yards south of wire fence, and 18 yards north of edge of bank at walnut tree. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 6.gi meters N 78° 43' E of observed station. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Add. 
 
 151 
 
 39 
 
 i miles. 
 
 00 9.01 meters. 
 
 10 6.91 meters. 
 
 10 16.70 meters. 
 
 Mark^. — Observed station is hole in center of cement-filled tile pipe 4 inches diameter with top 
 about 2 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement 
 monument projecting 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 References. — 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 57° 03' W) . . . . o 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 74 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 129 
 
 Reference station 135 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 220 
 
 Near peak of house 254 53 3 miles. 
 
 Spindle on cupola 267 24 2^ miles. 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 294 46 30 i>^ miles. 
 
 TRAPPE. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River, at west side of entrance to La Trappe Creek, 
 about 1% miles southeast of Chlora Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy gravel point about 3 feet above high water, 4 yards 
 north of shore, 6 yards east-northeast of shore, and 17 yards south by east of large cedar tree. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 12.62 meters N 47° 40' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above surface of grotind. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Lan" (N 25° 07' E) o 
 
 Cedar tree 11 
 
 Red beacon 96 
 
 Right chimney of house 130 
 
 "Black Beacon" 145 
 
 Northerly peak of Travers Wharf house 196 
 
 Center of smaller water tank 241 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 241 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (20 inches diam- 
 eter) 294 
 
 Reference station 350 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (22 inches diam- 
 eter) 353 23 40 15.99 meters. 
 
 00 00 yi mile. 
 
 05 35 yards. 
 
 50 00 X rnile. 
 
 16 3 miles. 
 
 54 40 X mile. 
 
 15 2J/S miles. 
 
 02 2^ miles. 
 
 44 30 2^i miles. 
 
 50 7.23 meters. 
 
 40 12.62 meters. 
 
 LAN. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of La Trappe Creek, about J^ mile north of Choptank River. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tree-fringed high land about 10 feet above high water, 8 
 yards southeast of shore, 85 yards north of shore, and 105 yards northeast of extreme end of point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface :>i ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
152 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talhol County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Rice" (N 60° 09' E) o 
 
 Near peak of bam 16 
 
 Chimney of abandoned house 41 
 
 Chimney of i^-story house 47 
 
 Peak of metal-roofed bam 62 
 
 Chimney of house in trees 69 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 185 
 
 "Large Water Tank" (Castlehaven) ig8 
 
 Chinmey on small house 235 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter). 292 
 
 00 00 ^i mile. 
 
 13 Jimile. 
 
 40 3-^ mile. 
 
 44 3/g mile. 
 
 mile, 
 mile. 
 
 30 12.46 meters. 
 
 00 2]/^ miles. 
 
 Vi mile. 
 
 39 00 26.39 meters. 
 
 Near peak of bam 336 14 ^ mile. 
 
 RICE. 
 
 00 00 }i. mile. 
 
 23 30 21.00 meters. 
 
 22 125 yards. 
 
 01 14 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of La Trappe Creek, about yi mile northeast of a wharf and ^ 
 mile north-northeast of Choptank River. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tree-fringed cultivated land, about 3 feet above high 
 water, 28 yards south of shore, 15 yards south of edge of marsh and cultivated land, and 50 yards west of 
 a small creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of grotmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Gis" (S i4°38' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 12 
 
 Chimney between two i-story houses 57 
 
 Near peak of bam 91 
 
 Chimney of small house 205 01 150 yards. 
 
 Near peak of bam .' 254 34 3 1 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diam- 
 eter) 255 54 40 19.23 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 314 02 20 11-99 meters. 
 
 INEZ. 
 
 General locality. — Eastem shore of La Trappe Creek, on soutliwestem shore of a small cove about % 
 mile northeast of Choptank River. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on high land in pasture field about 10 feet above high water' 
 3 yards south of edge of tree-fringed bank, and 125 yards northeast of small house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of tri;mgle on standard cement monument projecting 2 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top about 2 
 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gis" (S 60° 27' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of i j-2-story house 3 22 125 yards. 
 
 Near peak of abandoned house 19 36 125 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in hackberry tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 41 31 20 11. 11 meters. 
 
 Point of dairy roof 82 20 X mile. 
 
 Chimney of i^-storj' house 87 28 ]4, mile. 
 
 Peak of roof of small house 122 59 X mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 1 53 
 
 References — Continued. o / » 
 
 Peak of bam 130 00 J-s mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 151 ig 40 3.44 meters. 
 
 Peak of bam 282 34 yi mile. 
 
 Right chimney of house in trees 302 19 X mile. 
 
 "Black Beacon" 339 49 40 J^ mile. 
 
 GIS. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of LaTrappe Creek, about % niile south of a wharf, and ^ mile 
 northeast of Choptank River. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh point about i foot above high water, 11 
 yards southeast of shore, 13 yards north of shore, 20 yards northeast of shore, and 30 yards north of high 
 cultivated land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu"ied with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Grubin" (S 20° 49' W) o 00 00 ...... J^ mile. 
 
 "BlackBeacon" 14 34 50 fi mile. 
 
 Red Beacon 20 09 30 y% mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 93 09 ]/i mile . 
 
 Left chimney on house 149 29 yi mile. 
 
 Chimney between two small houses 161 51 X niile. 
 
 Near peak of i^-story house 180 36 f^ mile. 
 
 GRUBIN. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to La Trappe Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy marsh back of gravel beach, about i foot above 
 high water, 13 yards east of shore, 13 yards south of shore, 20 yards southeast of extreme end of point, 
 and 100 j'ards northwest of pond. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Howard" (S 1° 21' W) o 00 00 2^-^ miles. 
 
 South peak of Travers Wharf house 45 02 3 miles. 
 
 "BlackBeacon" 51 56 10 X fil^. 
 
 Center of smaller water tower 86 56 3 miles. 
 
 " Large water tank " 87 49 30 2j^ miles. 
 
 Red Beacon 90 47 10 ^ mile. 
 
 South peak of shed 153 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam 181 58 ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in stump (7 inches diameter)... . 194 47 40 12.17 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 199 51 }4 mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter). 225 34 30 12. 04 meters. 
 
 BLACK BEACON. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of Choptank River off entrance to LaTrappe Creek, about if^ 
 miles northeast of Horn Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a cylindrical foundation known as LaTrappe Creek outer 
 light. 
 
 Morfe^.— Observed station is center point of lantern on LaTrappe Creek outer light. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
154 
 
 Survey of Oysler Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 HOWELLS. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Howells Point about 1% miles east of Honi 
 Point, 2 miles north of entrance to Jenkins Creek, and 2 miles northwest of Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 (See Chart No. 33.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a long grassy gravel point about 3 feet above high water, 
 50 yards south-southeast of old fish shanty and trees, 25 yards south of highest level part of land, 1 1 yards 
 west of shore, 3 yards east of shore, and JS^" mile north of extreme end of point. Cement monument mark- 
 ing reference station is 22.82 meters N 17° 53' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of cedar stub in center of 4-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 
 4 inches below surface of ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement mon- 
 ument projecting 5 inches above surface of ground . 
 
 References. — ■ ° 
 
 "Red"(N78°26'E) o 
 
 South peak of Kirby Wharf house 12 
 
 ' ' llambrooks Bar Beacon " 44 
 
 Flagstaff on boathouse 57 
 
 " Dicks Water Tank" 62 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 69 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 137 
 
 "Large water tank" 209 
 
 " Black Beacon " 251 22 
 
 Nail in blaze in dead locust tree (15 inches 
 
 diameter) 285 21 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 294 01 
 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 297 59 
 
 Reference station 299 26 
 
 00 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 35 2 miles. 
 
 16 50 2 miles. 
 
 19 T.j/i miles. 
 
 22 10 li/i miles. 
 
 41 10 3X miles. 
 
 22 i^ miles. 
 
 51 40 3f^ nriles. 
 
 22 20 lyi miles. 
 
 50 9.83 meters. 
 
 40 13-67 meters. 
 
 10 27.28 meters. 
 
 40 22.82 meters. 
 
 RED. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River at eastern side of Dickinsons Bay, about iS/| 
 miles east-northeast of Howells Point and J^ mile northwest of Kirby Wharf. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land on first high bluff upstream from Howells 
 Point, about 12 feet above high water, 8 yards northeast of edge of bank, 10 yards north of edge of bank, 
 and 10 yards east of edge of bank. Cement monument marking reference station is 23.65 meters N 89° 
 58' E of observed station and almost on line with east chimney of house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub in center of 2-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 6 inches below 
 surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of 
 surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Hambrooks Bar Beacon "(83° 39' E) o 00 00 iji miles. 
 
 " Cambridge Standpipe" o 30 10 3 miles. 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 19 34 50 ij<' miles. 
 
 Center of silo tower 51 
 
 "Large Water Tank" .- 102 
 
 Near peak of bam with two cupolas 14S 
 
 Reference station 229 
 
 East chimney of house 229 38 X mile. 
 
 Near peak of large bam 282 07 ^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Kirby Wharf house '. 308 26 fi mile. 
 
 Near peak of hospital 348 39 3^ miles. 
 
 " East Cambridge Tall Stack" 351 07 40 3 miles. 
 
 ,^8 
 
 
 ... 3 miles. 
 
 .32 
 
 50 ... 
 
 . . . 4f^ miles. 
 
 28 
 
 
 ... I mile. 
 
 16 
 
 20 . . . 
 
 . . . 23.63 meters. 
 
Survey_ of Oyster Bars, Talbol County, Md. 
 
 155 
 
 DOUBLE. 
 
 Genera} locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River nearly opposite Cambridge about i mile north. 
 
 west of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek and !}< miles east of Hambrooks Bar Beacon. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on point of marsh separated from field by a row of locust 
 
 trees about 12 yards northeast of shore, 20 yards north of shore, 14 yards east of shore, and 30 yards south 
 
 of a large wild-cherry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "East Cambridge tall stack" (832° ^^' W). . . o 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 51 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 60 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 76 
 
 Chimney of house 107 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (24 inches 
 
 diameter) 142 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (5 inches diameter) 177 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of house 177 
 
 Nail in blaze in wild-cherry tree (4 inches 
 
 diameter) 207 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 248 
 
 Chimney of house 320 
 
 Spindle on cupola 347 
 
 Near peak of hospital 354 
 
 00 00 1^ miles. 
 
 44 20 2 miles. 
 
 01 00 1J.2 miles. 
 
 25 40 6f4, miles. 
 
 34 2}i miles. 
 
 08 30 26.69 meters. 
 
 10 40 24.92 meters. 
 
 29 y2 mile. 
 
 20 40 34.66 meters. 
 
 23 Kmile. 
 
 47 2% miles. 
 
 55 2 miles. 
 
 52 i^i miles. 
 
 BOLING. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on an island in entrance to Bolingbroke Creek 
 about 3^ mile northwest of Chancellors Point and 2 miles east-northeast of Cambridge. (See Chart 
 No. 3S-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in rushes on a sandy marsh about 3 feet above high water, 
 6 yards northeast of shore , 7 yards north of shore , 8 yards east of shore , and 160 yards northwest by north 
 of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References.- — a / /r 
 
 "East Cambridge Tall Stack" (S 60° 19' W). . o 00 00 i^-g miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of left end of mansard-roof 
 
 house 33 II 2^ miles. 
 
 Flagpole on boathouse 37 05 2j^ miles. 
 
 " Hambrooks Bar Beacon " 44 30 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 134 40 30 26.53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in old cedar stump (13 inches 
 
 diameter) 191 39 
 
 Near peak of barn cupola 249 14 
 
 Near peak of bam 270 14 i^^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 294 34 1J/2 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (11 inches diameter) 300 25 40 4.56 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 313 10 if^ miles. 
 
 00 5.29 meters. 
 
 I V miles. 
 
156 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbul County, Md. 
 REAR. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River about yi mile northwest of Chancellors Point 
 ;ind '/i mile southeast of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field on bluff about 12 feet above high water, 
 65 yards north of edge of bank, no yards northeast of edge of bank and trees, 160 yards east of edge of 
 bank, and 95 yards northwest of bottom of gully. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Barber" (N 35° 22' E) o 
 
 Near comer of square cupola 27 
 
 Chimney of house 78 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 105 
 
 Near peak of large barn 136 
 
 Left peak of large bam 177 
 
 Bam cupola 214 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 221 
 
 " Hambrooks Bar Beacon " 255 
 
 "Large Water Tank" 257 
 
 Chimney of house 280 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 288 
 
 00 00 I mile. 
 
 51 H mile. 
 
 16 jyi miles. 
 
 00 1}^ miles. 
 
 08 ij-s miles. 
 
 19 ij^ miles. 
 
 22 2 miles. 
 
 13 50 2K miles. 
 
 40 50 3 miles. 
 
 19 00 8>i miles. 
 
 15 iX miles. 
 
 83 1^4 miles. 
 
 CHANCELLOR. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Chancellors Point about f^ mile north of 
 entrance to Hurst Creek and |^ mile southeast of entrance to Bolingbroke Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass point about i foot above high water, 
 35 yards west of shore, 35 yards northeast of shore, 60 yards north by west of extreme end of point, 13 
 yards south of line of cedar stumps, 27 yards southeast of large lone pine tree, and almost on range of 
 Cambridge Standpipe and left peak of hospital. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.70 
 meters N 31° 31' W of observed station and almost on line to large lone pine tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub in center of 4-inch tile pipe with top flush with 
 surface of ground . Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 6 inches above surface of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Cambridge Standpipe " (S 78° 00' W) o 00 00 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Reference station 70 29 10 4.70 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in lone pine tree (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 71 00 00 24.74 meters. 
 
 Southeast comer of square cupola 115 45 350 yards. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar stump (16 inches diam- 
 eter) 122 
 
 Chimney of house 216 
 
 Near peak of house 245 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 282 
 
 Chimney of house 328 
 
 Nail in blaze in small pine tree 350 
 
 32 
 
 50 12.40 meters. 
 
 38 iX miles. 
 
 53 i^ miles. 
 
 44 '. . i}i miles. 
 
 52 if4. miles. 
 
 04 40 23.26 meters. 
 
 Left peak of hospital 359 06 2^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 BARBER. 
 
 157 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Choptank River about i mile north-northeast of 
 Chancellors Point and about ]/% mile west-southwest of Goose Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about 2 feet above high water, 12 yards north- 
 northwest of county road and shore, 45 yards west-southwest of a cabin on the county road, 25 yards west 
 of two cedar trees just across road, and 65 yards south of a wire fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe with top 2 inches below 
 base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Duck" (N75°49'E) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 5 
 
 Smokepipe on wharf house 35 
 
 Near peak of house 57 
 
 Northwest peak of house 92 
 
 00 00 ^'8 mile. 
 
 04 50 19.17 meters. 
 
 48 i}/^ miles. 
 
 06 iK miles. 
 
 22 1}^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 116 41 2X miles. 
 
 33 H mile. 
 
 40 350 yards. 
 
 58 40 36.42 meters. 
 
 12 30 36.01 meters. 
 
 15 21.96 meters. 
 
 16 =;o 20. 12 meters. 
 
 Near peak of house with square cupola 133 
 
 Large lone tree 208 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (5 inches diameter) 209 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (5 inches 
 diameter) 323 
 
 Near corner of bam 347 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 359 
 
 DUCK. 
 
 General locality. — Northern shore of Choptank River on Goose Point 3,4 mile north of Oyster Shell 
 Point and 1^ miles northeast of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on edge of sand beach on lower part of point about on level 
 with high water, 15 to 20 yards southeast of a group of cedar and persimmon trees. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 12.61 meters N 28° 19' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe projecting 5 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface 
 of ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Jam" (N 35° 54' E) o 00 00 ijs miles. 
 
 Left peak of large bam 46 01 ij'4 miles. 
 
 Center of roof of house 82 31 lyi miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 115 
 
 Left peak of bam cupola 160 
 
 Near corner of square chimney of house 174 
 
 Chimney of house 192 
 
 Near comer of square cupola on house 197 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (2 inches 
 
 diameter) 238 59 
 
 Reference station 295 47 
 
 Nail in blaze in persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 297 48 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 332 27 
 
 52 J4 mile. 
 
 21 2 miles. 
 
 03 2^ miles. 
 
 50 4 miles. 
 
 .... iJ8 miles. 
 
 i6 
 
 40 21.22 meters. 
 
 30 12.61 meters. 
 
 50 15.20 meters. 
 
 20 14.28 meters. 
 
158 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 JAM. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Choptank River on Jamaica Point opposite entrance to Warwick 
 River. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 hnmediaU locality. — Observed station is on marsh point about 3 feet above high water, 25 yards 
 west -north west of end of wharf, 7 yards north of county road, 1 1 yards northeast of county road, 13 yards 
 south of shore, 8 j'ards west -southwest of shore, and 30 yards north by east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Spindle" (N 14° 53' W) o 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 16 
 
 Chimney of large house ig 
 
 "Wick" 76 
 
 Chimney of house 82 
 
 Left chimney of large brick house go 
 
 Left comer of wharf house g5 
 
 Right comer of wharf house 108 
 
 Nail in first plank on level part of wharf no 
 
 Near peak of large bam 144 
 
 Chimney of house 171 
 
 Near peak of house 202 
 
 Near peak of house near wharf 211 
 
 Right peak of bam cupola 218 
 
 00 00 3-8 mile. 
 
 T,:^ 2 miles. 
 
 46 00 2 miles. 
 
 04 3^ mile. 
 
 48 '*i3^ miles. 
 
 I '-2 miles. 
 
 20 49-8i meters. 
 
 46.85 meters. 
 
 50 24. g4 meters. 
 
 I'i' miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 51 2% miles. 
 
 21 2 miles. 
 
 30 2j^ miles. 
 
 Near comer of fence 26g 38 
 
 mile. 
 
 SPINDLE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Choptank River about 3 j' mile north of Jamaica Point 
 Wharf. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Note. — This triangulation landmark was destroyed before this publication was prepared, and 
 therefore it is not described, although its name and location are shown on Chart No. 35. 
 
 BANK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Choptank River about i mile north-northwest of Jamaica 
 Point and 1^4 miles southwest of entrance to Cabin Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in a cultivated field on a tree-fringed bluff about 20 feet 
 above high water, 10 yards northwest of edge of bluff, 10 yards west of edge of bluff, and 12 yards north 
 of edge of bluff. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° , 
 
 "Raccoon" (N ig° 26' E) o 
 
 Left chimney of modem house 5 
 
 Nail in blaze in branch of double oak tree (12 
 
 and 18 inches diameter) 34 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 54 
 
 Chimney of shanty in woods 86 
 
 Chimney of house 103 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (8 inches diameter). . 124 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (7 inches diam- 
 eter) 161 
 
 Front peak of house 168 
 
 00 00 ^ s mile. 
 
 55 1% miles. 
 
 56 40 7.03 meters. 
 
 30 I ;^ miles. 
 
 07 \yi miles. 
 
 23 1% miles. 
 
 13 10 8.55 meters. 
 
 00 10 2 1. 1 1 meters. 
 
 29 yi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 159 
 
 RACCOON. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Choptank about ^/g mile south of entrance to a small creek, 
 i>2 miles north of Jamaica Point, and i mile west of entrance to Cabin Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is between 2 clumps of trees on sandy marsh about 2 feet 
 above high water, 8 yards northwest of shore, 12 yards west of shore, 16 yards north of shore,' and 200 
 yards southwest of woods beyond marsh. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — a / // 
 
 "Blind" (N 52° 15' E) o 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 34 
 
 Near peak of modem house 41 
 
 Chimney of house 77 
 
 Near peak of house 105 09 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house 113 14 3^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house 120 42 i'^ miles. 
 
 Left comer of house 144 31 i mile. 
 
 GO 00 J^ mile. 
 
 22 \% miles. 
 
 07 \yi miles. 
 
 59 i3-^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (10 inches diameter) . 155 
 Nail in blaze in large pine tree (12 inches 
 
 diameter) 204 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree ( 10 inches diameter) . 329 
 Chimney outside near end of house 350 
 
 BLIND. 
 
 21 50 12.66 meters. 
 
 45 40 37.12 meters. 
 
 46 20 26.50 meters. 
 
 04 fs mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Choptank River about % mile west-north west of entrance 
 to Cabin Creek, and 2 miles north of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point between river and line of locust trees about 
 I foot above high water, 11 yards north of shore, 15 yards west of shore, 16 yards northeast of shore at 
 duck blind, and 25 yards east by north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Up" (N 6i°44' E) o 
 
 Chimney outside of near end of old house .... 47 
 
 Peak of side gable of modem house 57 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point wharf house ... 131 
 
 Chimney on house 162 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 201 23 50 10.28 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (4 inches diam- 
 eter) 226 52 20 7.53 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 270 o5 10 5.72 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 322 04 50 14.25 meters. 
 
 UP. 
 
 00 00 J4 mile. 
 
 17 I mile. 
 
 24 i^ miles. 
 
 24 2 miles. 
 
 44 iX miles. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of upper Choptank River about 54 mile north of entrance to 
 Cabin Creek and 2 J-^ miles north-northeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — ^Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 55 yards 
 northwest of extreme end of point, 25 yards west of shore, and 20 yards north of shore. 
 
i6o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 oo oo ' i mile. 
 
 14 I mile. 
 
 10 J-s mile. 
 
 45 I mile. 
 
 45 ij/i miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 8 
 inches above surface of marsh. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Myrtle" (S 60° 25' E) o 
 
 Peak of side gable of modem hou.se 34 
 
 Chimney of old house 36 
 
 Tangent of point 77 
 
 House Ill 
 
 Tangent of point 122 02 yi mile. 
 
 House 273 00 lyi miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 305 .15 175 yards. 
 
 MYRTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River about >2 mile north of entrance to Cabin 
 Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 17 yards 
 east of shore, 20 yards south of extreme end of point, 15 yards southwest of small gut, and 250 yards west 
 of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Hut" (S 7° 47' W) o 
 
 Left peak of old bam 6 
 
 Tangent of point 32 
 
 Chimney of house 53 
 
 Chimney outside east end of house 78 
 
 Near peak of shanty 157 
 
 Stack of cannery at Choptank 180 
 
 Left peak of house 194 19 2^^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 203 56 X mile. 
 
 Right peak of roof showing over woods 314 37 }4 mile. 
 
 Large lone pine tree 333 11 300 yards. 
 
 HUT. 
 
 00 00 ^ s mile. 
 
 41 >s mile. 
 
 14 3^8 mile. 
 
 01 2 miles. 
 
 42 j)4 miles. 
 
 18 J^ mile. 
 
 51 2}4 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River on north side of entrance to Cabin Creek. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high water, 15 yards 
 east of shore, 50 yards northwest of shore, 20 yards northeast of extreme end of point, 90 yards southwest 
 of a hut, and 80 yards south-southwest of trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "House" (S 46° 38' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 25 
 
 Chimney outside of house 60 
 
 Cupola on bam 132 
 
 Right comer of hut 173 
 
 Chimney outside near end of old house 242 
 
 Peak of near gable of modem house 281 
 
 Right peak of old bam 337 
 
 00 00 3^ mile. 
 
 27 i|^ miles. 
 
 Zi iX miles. 
 
 48 2>2 miles. 
 
 53 20 90 yards. 
 
 13 H mile. 
 
 42 % mile. 
 
 43 H mile. 
 
Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 HOUSE. 
 
 i6i 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Choptank River about '4 mile south of entrance to Cabin Creek. 
 I mile north of entrance to Warwick River, and on south side of a small cove. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 14 yards south of 
 shore, 26 yards SDUtheast of shore, 35 yards soutliwest by west of shore and mouth of small creek in marsh 
 and 175 yards north of woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 3 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Saw" (S 6° 22' W) o 00 00 j'smile. 
 
 Two pine trees 5 4g 
 
 Left peak of shanty 126 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 131 
 
 Near peak of house 137 
 
 Tangent of point 172 
 
 Stack of cannery at Choptank 189 
 
 Near peak of house 193 
 
 Near peak of shack 219 
 
 Cut in woods 348 
 
 49 lyi miles. 
 
 06 i}4. miles. 
 
 29 lyi miles. 
 
 07 % mile. 
 
 og 4 miles. 
 
 59 4X miles. 
 
 48 % mile. 
 
 16 14 mile. 
 
 SAW. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Choptank River about )4 mile northeast of entrance to Warwick 
 River, and i mile northeast by east of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35. ) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 22 yards east of 
 
 shore, 26 j'ards southeast of shore, 37 yards northeast of shore, 200 yards west -northwest of dense woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe, buried with top 2 inches 
 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° / // 
 
 "Wick" (S 19° 01' W) o 00 00 >^ mile. 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house ... . 24 57 i mile. 
 
 Left comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 32 
 
 Right comer of railing on roof of house 70 
 
 Chimney of house 86 
 
 Near peak of house 135 
 
 Chimney outside left end of house 152 
 
 Cupola or steeple 181 
 
 Near comer of brick house 311 
 
 14 iJ4 miles. 
 
 36 lyi miles. 
 
 44 1)4 miles. 
 
 04 iX miles. 
 
 42 2 miles. 
 
 04 00 5 miles. 
 
 51 >2 mile. 
 
 WICK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River on northern side of entrance to Warwick 
 River, about ^ mile northeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observ'ed station is on sandy ridge between beach and marsh, about 2 feet above 
 high water, 8 yards northeast of shore, 10 yards north of shore, 9 yards east of shore, 100 yards southeast 
 by east of extreme end of point, and 35 yards northwest of two pine trees. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 8.26 meters N 25° 00' E of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub with top flush with the surface of the ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 inches above surface 
 of ground . 
 
 53485—12 II 
 
I 62 
 
 Survey of Oysicr Bars, Talhol County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "War"(S2°o8'E) o 
 
 Near peak of house in trees 2 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 27 
 
 Tangent of Goose Point 45 
 
 Right peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house .... 62 
 Right comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 68 
 
 Left comer of cupola on roof 115 
 
 Near peak of house 167 
 
 Reference station 207 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 296 
 
 Right pine tree 325 
 
 WAR. 
 
 00 00 Js mile. 
 
 21 fi mile. 
 
 13 2}A miles. 
 
 55 lyi miles. 
 
 2g i/i mile. 
 
 42 T/i mile. 
 
 10 lyi miles. 
 
 00 2^ miles. 
 
 07 20 8.26 meters. 
 
 10 30.06 meters. 
 
 20 400 >'ards. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of upper Choptank River on southern side of entrance to Warwick 
 River, about X mile east-southeast of Jamaica Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on northern side of point of marsh about i foot above high 
 water, 45 yards south of shore, 35 yards southeast of shore, 45 yards east of shore, and 35 to 45 yards south- 
 west to west of woods. Cement monument marking reference station is 4.95 meters S 12° 18' E of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of cedar stub with top flush with surface of ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard monument projecting 4 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Gander" (S 11° 26' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of house 17 12 2 miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 23 00 i^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of small house 26 05 2 miles. 
 
 Square cupola on large house 45 53 3X miles. 
 
 Left peak of house 66 
 
 Right comer of very wide chimney on brick 
 
 house 96 
 
 Left peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house 105 
 
 Chimney of house 132 
 
 Near peak of house 157 
 
 Nail in blaze in pin oak tree (10 inches diam- 
 eter) 186 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (11 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (12 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Reference station 
 
 II lyi miles. 
 
 II I mile. 
 
 01 ^4 mile. 
 
 50 if^ miles. 
 
 00 2^ miles. 
 
 og 50 42.26 meters. 
 
 212 30 40 41.75 meters. 
 
 245 
 
 .30 
 
 31.45 meters. 
 
 \ 
 
 267 
 ,3.S6 
 
 Chimney of house 353 
 
 GANDER. 
 
 30 30.11 meters. 
 
 20 4.95 meters. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River 3 s mile southwest of entrance to Goose Creek 
 about 1^8 miles east-northeast of Oystershell Point and about i >i miles south-southeast of Jamaica Point. 
 (vSee Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in an uncultivated field on bank about 6 feet above high 
 water, 19 yards east of edge of bank, 23 yards northeast of edge of bank, 33 yards southeast of edge of 
 bank, and 155 yards west of two large cedar trees at a paling fence. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 163 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 6 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — 0/1/ 
 
 " Chief" (S 9° 44' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 28 
 
 Smokepipe on wharf house 40 • 
 
 Chimney of house 50 
 
 "Cambridge Stand Pipe" 62 
 
 Chimney outside of house 113 
 
 Right chimney of house 135 
 
 Nearpeakof Jamaica Point Wharf house 147 
 
 Chimney of house 148 
 
 Chimney of house 164 
 
 Tangent of point 172 
 
 Right end of roof of long barn 235 
 
 Black walnut tree 282 
 
 Chimnej' of house 344 
 
 CHIEF. 
 
 00 00 Yi mile. 
 
 22 T.% miles. 
 
 14 \yi miles. 
 
 00 4>2 miles. 
 
 46 50 5J^ miles. 
 
 39 iX miles. 
 
 48 iX miles. 
 
 14 \yi miles. 
 
 54 2yi miles. 
 
 24 3X miles. 
 
 50 % mile. 
 
 04 i/i mile. 
 
 36 200 yards. 
 
 59 X mile. 
 
 General locality. — vSoutheast shore of Choptank River on a narrow neck of land between Choptank 
 River and Indian Creek, about i mile east of Oystershell Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a grass strip between Choptank River and Indian Creek 
 about 2 feet above high water, 15 yards south of river shore, 11 yards north of creek shore, 20 yards south- 
 east of river shore, and 25 yards southwest of river shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2 -inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Shell "(S 85° 11' W) o 00 00 I mile. 
 
 Smokepipeon wharf house o 42 3^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (3 inches diam- 
 eter) 13 37 10 11.76 meters. 
 
 Right comer of railing on house 78 32 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of house gi 47 3^^ miles. 
 
 Right comerof square chimney 114 47 X mile. 
 
 Near comerof bam 144 05 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diam- 
 eter) 167 07 
 
 Stack of cannery 208 56 
 
 Peakof house between two chimneys 253 32 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 
 
 Near peak of cottage 
 
 % mile. 
 
 10 22.07 meters. 
 
 20 y%, mile. 
 
 14. mile. 
 
 04 50 1.3.81 meters. 
 
 58 I mile. 
 
 SHELL. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River on Oyster Shell Point about X mile south of 
 Goose Point and iX miles east-northeast of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 100 yards north of 
 rail fence, 55 yards southwest of shore, 75 yards south of shore, 400 yards west of a wharf, 250 yards west 
 by north of a small house near the shore, 50 yards west by north of comer of fence. Cement monument 
 marking reference statiDn is 2.27 meters N 83° 07' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in cedar stub flush with surface of ground. Reference station is 
 center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above the surface of the 
 ground. 
 
1 64 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Whitehall" (841° 55' W) o 
 
 Lone tree 29 
 
 "Cambridge Standpipe" 35 
 
 Right comer of square cupola 39 
 
 Rkkerence station 54 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 83 
 
 Near peak of large house 150 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house 158 
 
 Right peak of building 177 
 
 Chimney on house 205 
 
 Smoke pipe on wharf house 221 
 
 Near peak of shed 265 
 
 Near peak of house 280 
 
 WHITEHALL. 
 
 00 00 5-8 mile. 
 
 12 225 yards. 
 
 39 00 4X miles. 
 
 24 lyi miles. 
 
 57 50 2.27 meters. 
 
 10 i^ miles. 
 
 53 lyi miles. 
 
 17 ij/i miles. 
 
 29 2^ miles. 
 
 20 iX miles. 
 
 13 X mile. 
 
 40 150 yards. 
 
 06 300 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Southeastern shore of Choptank River about 's mile southwest of Oj'stershei 
 Point, and i^s miles east of Chancellor Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point among water bushes about 12 yards south- 
 southeast of shore, 13 yards south-southwest of shore, and 15 yards east-southeast of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above surface of groxmd. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Ferry" (S 55° 08' W) o 
 
 Chimney of house 10 
 
 "Cambridge Stand Pipe" 27 
 
 Right of square cupola 46 
 
 Left chimney on long house 99 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 137 
 
 Near peak of large building 144 
 
 Front peak of Jamaica Point Wharf house . . . 150 
 
 FERRY. 
 
 50 
 
 00 i^ miles. 
 
 2%' miles. 
 
 22 40 4 miles. 
 
 16 lyi miles. 
 
 58 iX miles. 
 
 20 iji miles. 
 
 31 2j^ miles. 
 
 00 2X miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River near east side of entrance to Hurst Creek about 
 2^4 miles east of Cambridge. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand beach about on level with high water, 92 yards 
 east-northeast of Hurst Creek, i yard southeast of shore, and 6 to 10 yards northwest to north of several 
 low cedar trees. Cement monument marking reference station is 16.74 meters S 50° 12' E of observed 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub in center of 2-inch tile pipe with top of pipe 6 inches 
 below surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below 
 base of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "E. Cambridge Tall Stack" (N 81° 21' Wi. . o 00 00 2^2 miles. 
 
 " Hambrooks Bar Beacon " 24 05 10 3J 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of large house with cupola 79 37 i mile. 
 
 Near peak of bam cupola 99 22 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of Jamaica Point Wliarf house ... 116 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (11 inches diameter) 193 
 
 Reference station 211 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diameter) 242 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (16 inches diameter) 279 
 
 23 3,H miles. 
 
 07 00 6.82 meters. 
 
 09 00 16.74 meters. 
 
 42 50 8.32 meters. 
 
 49 00 9.76 meters. 
 
 Chimney of house 338 10 i^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Taibot County, Md. 165 
 
 SHOAL. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River near entrance to a small creek about i mile 
 east-southeast of Cambridge and I's miles west-southwest of Chancellors Point. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods on a point of land about 10 feet above high water, 
 50 yards east of edge of bank, 6 yards southwest of wire fence at edge of high land, 7 yards south of wire 
 fence. 11 yards west of wire fence, 13 yards west-southwest of large double oak tree, and 90 yards east 
 of a marsh point at a creek. Cement monument marking reference station is 6.08 meters S 23° 44' W of 
 observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of tile pipe with top 6 inches below surface of ground . Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 inches above surface of 
 ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Cambridge" (N 46° 31' W) o 00 00 li^" miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 25 55 3^8 miles. 
 
 Spindle on bam cupola 61 31 ij^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house 84 09 2 miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam with cupola 106 11 1J-4 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in large double oak tree 120 03 20 ii-3i meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (8 inches 
 
 diameter) 205 53 40 10.96 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (6 inches diameter) 224 26 30 8.05 meters. 
 
 Reference; station 250 15 40 6.08 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in black walnut tree (17 inches 
 
 diameter) 304 19 20 3.19 meters. 
 
 Flagstaff on boatliouse 358 43 2>2' miles. 
 
 E. CAMBRIDGE TALL STACK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River in the town of Cambridge on the east side of 
 Cambridge Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is tall square brick smokestack at plant of Cambridge Manu- 
 facturing Co. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of stack. 
 
 References. — None necessar)*. 
 
 E. CAMBRIDGE SPIRE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River in town of Cambridge on the east side of Cam- 
 bridge Creek and the south side of Maryland Avenue. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Note. — This triangulation landmark was torn down before this publication was prepared and there- 
 fore it is not described, although its name and location are shown on Chart No. 35. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE STAND PIPE. 
 
 General locality. — Southwestern side of Choptank River in the town of Cambridge. (See Chart No. 
 
 35-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on standpipe on the north side of High Street near Pine 
 Street. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of cylindrical water standpipe with ornamental railing on top. 
 
 References. — None necessary'. 
 
 CAMBRIDGE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on a point about ■'4' mile southeast of Ham- 
 brooks Bar Beacon and ''2 mile northwest of Cambridge steamer wharf. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above above high water, 30 
 N'ards west of shore, 35 yards south of shore at cut, 40 yards southwest of shore, and 3 yards southwest 
 of barbed-wire fence running northwest and southeast. 
 
1 66 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Command" (N 50° 20' W) o 00 00 yis mile. 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 36 12 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Southwest peak of Kirby Wharf house 58 27 i^ miles. 
 
 Chimney outside of south end of house 107 00 ij^ miles. 
 
 Near one of four chimneys on large square 
 
 house 133 26 2X miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large house on Chancellors 
 
 Point 146 
 
 Weather vane on hotel 235 
 
 Chimney of house 328 
 
 Flagpole 354 
 
 Flagpole on boathouse 359 
 
 27 2j^ miles. 
 
 36 K ™ile. 
 
 03 ^ mile. 
 
 09 }i mile. 
 
 24 % mile. 
 
 HAMBROOKS BAR BEACON. 
 
 General locality. — Southern side of Choptank River about X mile offshore from point of land known 
 as Hambrooks Bar, about 2 miles southeast of Howells Point, and i>2 miles northwest of Cambridge. 
 (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a cylindrical foundation known as Hambrooks Bar 
 Beacon. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of lantern on Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 COMMAND. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River about }4 mile west-southwest of Hambrooks 
 Bar Beacon and about i\4 miles northwest of Cambridge Wharf. (vSee Chart 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point inside of a fence line about 2 feet above 
 high water, 18 yards southeast of shore, 16 yards south of shore, 25 yards southwest of shore, and 150 
 yards northwest of a boathouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Choptank River Light" (N 49° 40' W) .... o 00 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 5 ^:^ 
 
 Near peak of large building 16 45 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 65 08 
 
 Left chimney of house with three dormer 
 
 windows 68 
 
 Near peak of Kirby Wharf house 86 
 
 "Hambrooks Bar Beacon" 121 
 
 Near peak of large house 153 
 
 Flagstaff on boathouse 183 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 266 
 
 Nail in blaze in fence post 328 
 
 Left chimney of old house 331 
 
 " Large Water Tank " 347 
 
 00 (>}4 miles. 
 
 30 10-85 meters. 
 
 2X miles. 
 
 20 II. 01 meters. 
 
 28 i]/i miles. 
 
 40 lyi miles. 
 
 17 50 >2 mile. 
 
 10 3 miles. 
 
 20 150 yards. 
 
 29 30 yi mile. 
 
 25 40 17-23 meters. 
 
 53 2j^ miles. 
 
 03 10 5 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 167 
 
 DICKS WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River near Hambrooks Bar about J j mile southwest 
 of Hambrooks Bar Beacon, and }{ mile west of extreme end of Hambrooks Bar. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on water tank. 
 Marks. — Observed station is spindle on top of water tank. 
 References. — None necessary-. 
 
 HOWARD. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River, 2 miles southeiist of Horn Point, and about 
 ,'4 mile northwest of entrance to Jenkins Creek. (Sec Chart No. -55.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on cultivated land on bluff about 12 feet above high water, 
 25 yards southwest of edge of bluff, 30 yards south of edge of bluff, 35 yards west of edge of bluff, 45 
 yards west-northwest of comer of fence dividing field from marsh , and 65 yards northeast of the south 
 one of two small poplar trees in field. 
 
 Mark?. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 16 
 
 00 6 miles. 
 
 3' 2 miles. 
 
 50 2^i miles. 
 
 II 30 2J-8 miles. 
 
 52 3'-4' miles. 
 
 53 3 miles. 
 
 57 40 i'2 miles. 
 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 36° 14' W) . . . . o 
 
 Near peak of barn 30 
 
 " Black Beacon" 32 
 
 Red Beacon 34 
 
 Near peak of low house in trees 79 
 
 Near peak of Kirby Wharf house go 
 
 "Dicks Water Tank" 109 
 
 Left chimney of house 115 00 i mile 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 125 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 144 
 
 Nail in blaze in locust tree 188 
 
 Near peak of bam 245 
 
 Right peak of house 317 
 
 Right peak of old house 351 
 
 TOOT. 
 
 34 
 
 03 
 
 50 37-49 meters. 
 
 50 45.66 meters. 
 
 40 63.83 meters. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 ^ mile. 
 
 i5^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on Horn Point about i^s miles west of Howells 
 Point, and at eastern side of entrance to Lecomptes Bay. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in woods about 7 feet above high water, 15 yards soutli 
 of shore, 13 yards sjuthwest of shore, and 20 yards west of shore, and near but not on highest point of 
 ground. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.38 meters S 3^° 34' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub in 2-inch tile pipe projecting 2 inches above 
 surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches below base 
 of surface pipe. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 34° 15' W) . ... o 00 00 43 s miles. 
 
 Kast peak of large bam 57 02 2>^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney of house 68 
 
 Red Beacon 71 
 
 " Black Beacon" 73 
 
 Near peak of house 88 
 
 Nail in blaze in elm tree 147 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (24 inches diameter) . 200 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (20 inches diameter) . 246 
 
 miles. 
 
 00 2 miles. 
 
 30 1*8 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 40 5.48 meters. 
 
 10 4.70 meters. 
 
 10 16.89 meters. 
 
1 68 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 
 Reference station 247 
 
 Chimney of house 293 
 
 Chimney outside of house 331 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 344 
 
 Near comer of boathouse 351 
 
 LE COMPTE. 
 
 49 CO 12.38 meters. 
 
 21 lyi miles. 
 
 19 lyi miles. 
 
 41 10 2}i miles. 
 
 52 2yi miles. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on southwestern side of Lecomptes Bay about 
 iX miles west-southwest of Horn Point, 5^ mile northwest of Travers Wharf, and X ™il^ southwest of 
 mouth of Lecomptes Creek. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 18 yards west of 
 point of shore, 14 yards south-southeast of shore, 5 yards east-southeast of turn in shore at beach, 7 yards 
 northeast of a pool, 10 yards northwest of cut in shore, and 115 yards southeast of near one of two large 
 cedar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Grubin" (W 56° 00' E) o 00 00 3^ miles. 
 
 "Black Beacon" o 12 10 2^ miles. 
 
 Bam cupola g 10 
 
 North peak of wharf house 6g 02 ^ mile. 
 
 North peak of house 106 43 ^ mile. 
 
 Left one of two large cedar trees 248 12 117 yards. 
 
 Spindle on barn cupola 2S0 48 X mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 303 44 ^-i mile. 
 
 Red Beacon 358 07 20 3>'s miles. 
 
 LARGE WATER TANK. 
 
 General locality. — Soutliwestem shore of Choptank River at Castle Haven about 2],4, miles south of 
 Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on water tank on high steel tower near bams at Castle 
 Haven. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of windmill on water tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 CASTLE. 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on Castle Haven Point on north side of Castle 
 Haven Creek about 2 miles south-southwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 35.') 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a narrow neck of land, about 25 yards south -southwest of 
 shore of Choptank River, 20 yards north of shore of cove, 22 yards west of bathhouse, and 100 yards 
 east-northeast of three poplar trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 
 5 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — or// 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 25° 41' W) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 Right comer of house near Bachelor Point. . . 19 
 
 Left comer of bathhouse 95 
 
 Near comer of bathhouse 109 
 
 Near peak of house 122 
 
 Right peak of boathouse at Castle Haven 
 
 27 3 miles. 
 
 31 20 21.42 meters. 
 
 32 20 19.83 meters. 
 
 56 3 miles. 
 
 Wharf. 
 
 215 04 yi mile. 
 
 Right comer of chimney of brick house 254 18 14, mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 COOK POINT WINDMILL. 
 
 169 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Baj- on Cook Point between Tripps Bay and Cook 
 Point Cove about i}i miles southeast of end of point. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on windmill over smaller and west one of two water tanks 
 west of a bam on Cook Point farm. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of windmill over smaller tank. 
 
 References. — None necessary-. 
 
 BRANNOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay between Choptank River and Little Choptank 
 River on the southern shore of Brannock Bay about 7 miles southeast of Sharps Island Light. (See 
 Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on high land about 8 feet above high water, 11 yards south of 
 shore, 7 yards south of edge of bluff, 8 yards north of rail fence on far side of county road, 50 yards east 
 of bend where road leaves shore and runs toward farmhouse and 150 yards northeast of a farmhouse. 
 Mark?. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument with top pro- 
 jecting about 4 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 
 2 inches below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 Sharps Island Light (N 54° 34' W) o 
 
 Near peak of house on Cook Point 38 
 
 "Cook Point Windmill" 45 
 
 Right chimney of house in trees 83 
 
 Between two chimneys on large part of house . 104 
 
 Outside chimney on near end of house 108 
 
 Center one of three chimneys of house 142 
 
 Tangent of right end of bam roof 150 
 
 Center one of three chimneys on house 163 
 
 Right peak of house 203 
 
 Left chimney of iji^a -story house across creek . . 210 
 
 Near peak of bam _ 285 
 
 Tangent of Mills Point 343 43 J^ mile. 
 
 Tangent of left end of Sharps Island Hotel .. . 352 12 similes. 
 
 00 CO 7 miles. 
 
 18 3,''2 miles. 
 
 3i 3° 2,' 2' miles. 
 
 15 2 miles. 
 
 31 I mile. 
 
 06 I mile. 
 
 03* I mile. 
 
 49 I mile. 
 
 16 3^ mile. 
 
 34 2 miles. 
 
 47 2 miles. 
 
 II }-4 mile. 
 
 ROBINS. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay on Hills Point at northeast side of entrance to 
 Little Choptank River about 6 miles south-southeast of Sharps Island Light. (See Charts Nos. ^6 and 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field about 8 feet above high water. 40 yards 
 northeast by north of edge of bluff, 45 }'ards east by north of point of bluff, 65 yards south by east of edge 
 of bluff in range with Sharps Island Light, and 140 yards north by west of wire fence at bluff. 
 
 .Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 4 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" (N 34° 11' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 5 
 
 Left chimney of house 76* 
 
 Near peak of barn 87 
 
 Tallest chimney of house 91 
 
 Near peak of bam 222 
 
 Tangent of end of woods on Taylor Island . . 229 
 
 00 00 6 miles. 
 
 43 20 37.11 meters. 
 
 25 J/s mile. 
 
 14 )4 mile. 
 
 22 ^ mile. 
 
 52 5.5^ miles. 
 
 14 SX miles. 
 
lyo 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. o / // 
 
 Chimney of house on James Point 247 10 3^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of James Point 248 3 miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 336 32 30 28.22 meters. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree (8 inches diam- 
 eter) 353 18 50 30.90 meters. 
 
 Tangent of right side of hotel on Sharjjs 
 
 Island 356 39 4^ miles. 
 
 JAMES (];.ITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER). 
 
 General locality. — Eastern side of Chesapeake Bay on northeast end of James Island at south side of 
 entrance to Little Choptank River. (See Charts Nos. 36 and 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh about i foot above high water, 8 yards west of 
 shore, 11 yards northwest of shore, 85 yards south of shore, and 75 yards east of pine woods. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 19.48 meters S 84° 17' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of 2-inch tile pipe profecting 2 inches above surface of ground. 
 Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe biu-ied with top 2 inches below base of surface pipe. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Robins" (N 23° 14' E) o 00 00 2j^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of house 12 37 3X miles. 
 
 Chimney on near end of house 48 42 3^^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of bam 8g 01 4X miles. 
 
 Near chimney of house on Hooper Point 100 36 3 miles. 
 
 Left peak of long bam , 107 05 3^^ miles. 
 
 Near peak of barn 146 09 2!'<tniles. 
 
 Reference station 241 03 00 19.48 meters. 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 320 02 40 7^ miles. 
 
 Right edge of old hotel on Sharps Island ... . 321 43 6X ™iles. 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Cook Point 357 29 7 miles. 
 
 CORNER (Choptank River). 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on east side of entrance to Chapel Creek about 
 2 miles southeast of Todd Point, and 3 miles south-southwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 
 37-) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on grassy land about 3 feet above high water, 30 yards east 
 of shore, 30 yards south of shore, 35 yards southeast of extreme end of point, and west of small clump of 
 small pine trees. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Dot" (N 58° 43' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in holly tree (14 inches diam- 
 eter) 35 
 
 " Choptank River Light' ' 75 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (4 inches diameter) . 105 
 
 Right comer of new house >. 108 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree (5 inches diameter) . 187 
 
 Near peak of 2>^-story house 308 
 
 Chimney outside right end of house 340 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 356 
 
 00 00 2% miles. 
 
 13 40 13.81 meters. 
 
 55 20 3 miles. 
 
 03 00 3.57 meters. 
 
 42 yi mile. 
 
 20 10 8.21 meters. 
 
 25 J/i mile. 
 
 33 2 miles. 
 
 46 2X miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 DOT. 
 
 171 
 
 General locality. — Southern shore of Choptank River on Todd Point about 3 miles east of Cook Point 
 and 3X miles southwest of Choptank River Light. (See Chart No. 37.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 4 feet above high water, 55 yards west-southwest of 
 shore, 30 yards south-south\vest of edge of bank. 40 yards south by east of point where bank meets marsh, 
 70 yards south by west of extreme end of point, and 200 yards northeast by north of a house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument projecting 5 
 inches above surface of ground. Subsurface mark is center of 2-inch tile pipe buried with top 2 inches 
 below base of monument. 
 
 "Choptank River Light" (N 56° 26' E) o 
 
 " Large Water Tank" 37 
 
 Near peak of house 42 
 
 Near peak of building 72 
 
 Chimney outside right end of house 102 
 
 Chimney outside near end of house 175 
 
 Left chimney of house on Cook Point 212 
 
 "Sharps Island Light" 218 
 
 Church spire 250 
 
 Left peak of house 277 
 
 Near peak of barn 290 09 7K miles, 
 
 Cupola on house 333 02 3^8 miles 
 
 00 00 3J4 miles. 
 
 36 00 3;-2 miles. 
 
 45 234" miles. 
 
 49 2}4 miles. 
 
 18 ij-^ miles. 
 
 25 200 yards. 
 
 24 2% miles. 
 
 32 40 7>< miles. 
 
 04 40 7X miles. 
 
 10 7X miles. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the surv^ey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and 
 locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of 
 Maryland." The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 missioners, with the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall 
 proceed "to have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural 
 beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable 
 the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said 
 survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make 
 an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may 
 be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the 
 boundary lines of the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delinea- 
 tion on the maps and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another 
 section that there shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the 
 shore, giving courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report 
 of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the 
 corners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably 
 the most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal 
 definition or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. There- 
 fore the additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and 
 is only fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the 
 law making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved 
 an immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 172 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. ij^ 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight Unes, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 have varied in* length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the 
 boundaries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they arr 
 located, while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most 
 available for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made, and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the sur\'ey for both the present 
 and the future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart" on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown.' 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number 
 corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number 
 on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the comers have 
 been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clock- 
 wise direction around the bar. Where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with the 
 comer of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars, only the number of the corner 
 of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 
 1 These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
174 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 of the survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their loca- 
 tion have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing" ' and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundary designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station,"^ gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the corre- 
 sponding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing" and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and 
 markings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication 
 under the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: one, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments pos- 
 sessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 ^ The mean magnetic variation for Talbot County was 6" lo' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of 5' yearly. 
 ^ Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 1 75 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not famiUar with. this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one bfest suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first derived 
 from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the boundaries of 
 the oyster bars. For example, take "Poplar Island" oyster bar, which is the first one 
 described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined as to 
 its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Valliant" and "Haddaway," 
 as determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner, is 58° 17', 
 and the angle between "Haddaway" and "Bloody Point Bar Light" is 120° 05'. Having 
 these two angles, the engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures 
 the actual sextant angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. 
 If the measured and calculated angles do not agree, the buoy is not in its correct position 
 and the boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat 
 about until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 (position finder), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circumstances 
 any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the point to 
 be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy of 
 doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three land- 
 marks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the actual 
 position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until the edge 
 of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the chart marking 
 the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of the protractor 
 will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the point thus obtained 
 does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the boundary as given on the 
 chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by reversing the operation. 
 
1 76 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot Comity, Md. 
 
 This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the protractor over the corner of 
 the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the two adjacent protractor angles 
 between the three selected landmarks. One of the angles thus obtained is set on the 
 sextant and the boat moved about until the two landmarks are shown by the sextant to 
 subtend the same angle obtained from the protractor. The second angle is then placed 
 on the sextant and the same operation gone through, and so on, first using one angle on 
 the sextant, then the other, until a point is reached where both observed sextant angles 
 are practically identical with the protractor angles. The point thus located is the desired 
 one and the buoy can be placed to mark the true position of the corner of the boundary 
 in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier of 
 solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree .with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic location of a point is attained. 
 In fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State Fishery Force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position the 
 observer can take compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination,' and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared alto- 
 gether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the cor- 
 rected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be 
 anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used. This can be done by getting their bearings directly from the chart by 
 parallel rulers or a protractor and then applying these new bearings in the same manner 
 as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic hearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass gan be set over the point marking 
 a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column opposite 
 the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding "back" 
 bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fifth column of the tables 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The direction thus determined will give one range 
 on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be moved to a 
 
 ' The mean magnetic variation for Talbot County is 6° 10' west of north in 1911 and increasing at the rate of s' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Aid. 
 
 177 
 
 second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. The inter- 
 section of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it should be 
 checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 POPLAR ISLAND. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Poplar Island — Charts Nos. J7 and jj.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 43- 52 
 
 76 23 47. 66 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 62 30 E 
 
 47 03 E 
 
 2 S3 E 
 
 N 62 29 W 
 S 47 03 W 
 S 2 53 w 
 
 Yards. 
 I, 902 
 ii 510 
 8,697 
 
 Poplar South. 
 
 Valliant. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 53- 47 
 
 76 24 iq. 45 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 64 20 E 
 70 22 E 
 8 41 E 
 
 N 64 19 W 
 S 70 23 W 
 S 8 42 W 
 
 2,801 
 2,065 
 8,448 
 
 Poplar South. 
 
 Valliant. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 47 45. 44 
 
 76 23 17.97 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 5 57 E 
 64 14 E 
 4 iq W 
 
 N q S7 W 
 N 6i i2 W 
 S 4 19 E 
 
 3.099 
 
 s. 587 
 
 4,589 
 
 Valliant. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 47 32. 65 
 
 76 22 13. 67 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 26 26 E 
 59 04 E 
 22 II w 
 
 N 26 26 W 
 N 59 04 W 
 S 22 12 E 
 
 5.897 
 3.888 
 5.408 
 
 Great. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 53485—12 12 
 
178 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 LOWS POINT. 
 
 (Eastern Bay — Charts Nos. JJ and JJ.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Y'ards. 
 
 
 " 
 
 38 47 09. 33 
 
 76 21 17. 76 
 
 sS 14 20 E 
 vS 56 s2 E 
 N 46 ii E 
 
 N 14 20 W 
 N 56 52 W 
 S 46 43 W 
 
 4,639 
 2, 21Q 
 7- 453 
 
 Great. 
 Haddaway. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 2 
 
 38 47 41. 86 
 
 76 21 16. 85 
 
 vS 38 27 E 
 N 53 15 E 
 N 37 00 W 
 
 N 38 27 W 
 S 53 16 W 
 S 37 02 E 
 
 2,949 
 6,332 
 5,882 
 
 Haddaway, 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 48 26. 00 
 
 76 ig 35. 90 
 
 N 46 20 E 
 N 62 38 W 
 S 12 20 W 
 
 sS 46 21 W 
 S 62 41 E 
 
 N 12 20 E 
 
 3,331 
 6,984 
 3,888 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 4 
 
 38 48 07. 05 
 
 76 18 50. 23 
 
 N iq 02 \V 
 N 62 32 W 
 S 32 48 VV 
 
 S ig 03 E 
 S 62 35 E 
 N 32 47 E 
 
 6,979 
 8, 349 
 3,759 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway 
 
 5 
 
 38 47 16. 80 
 
 76 20 36. 40 
 
 S 27 37 E 
 N 41 42 E 
 N 39 44 W 
 
 N 27 37 W 
 S 41 44 w 
 S 39 46 E 
 
 1,654 
 6,497 
 7;80Z 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 MARYS DELIGHT. 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart No. JI.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 48 54. 24 
 
 76 
 
 iq 00, 67 
 
 N 47 42 E 
 N 72 26 W 
 S 20 20 W 
 
 S 47 43 W 
 S 72 29 E 
 N 20 ig E 
 
 2, 001 
 7,481 
 5, 067 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 2 
 
 38 49 01. 93 
 
 76 
 
 19 31.72 
 
 N 64 42 E 
 N 72 26 W 
 S 10 38 W 
 
 S 64 42 W 
 S 72 28 E 
 N 10 38 E 
 
 2, 544 
 6, 622 
 5, 097 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 3 
 
 38 49 32. 84 
 
 76 
 
 19 33-63 
 
 N 81 19 W 
 S 8 22 W 
 N 88 54 E 
 
 S 81 22 E 
 N 8 22 E 
 S 88 54 W 
 
 6,335 
 6,118 
 2,351 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 4 
 
 38 49 05. 28 
 
 76 
 
 18 55- 67 
 
 N 54 oS E 
 N 75 27 W 
 S 20 17 W 
 
 S 54 09 w 
 S 75 29 E 
 N 20 16 E 
 
 I, 664 
 7, 505 
 5,461 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS continued. 
 
 WADKS POINT. 
 (Eastern Bay — Chart No. J/.) 
 
 179 
 
 CO. 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 t 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 50 03. 28 
 
 76 18 29. 62 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 52 41 E 
 
 70 04 E 
 46 27 W 
 
 N 52 41 W 
 S 70 06 W 
 S 46 26 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,242 
 3.836 
 3.S90 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Straight. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 5° 15-25 
 
 76 18 55. 22 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 55 II E 
 78 06 E 
 
 43 18 VV 
 
 N 55 10 W 
 S 78 06 W 
 S 43 19 E 
 
 2, 026 
 4,375 
 3-127 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Ricli Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Straight. 
 
 3| 
 
 1 
 
 38 
 
 5° 53- 78 
 
 76 18 28. 07 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 71 10 W 
 21 o5 E 
 83 39 E 
 
 S 71 II E ' 
 N 21 OS W 
 N 83 38 W 
 
 3,023 
 2.632 
 
 3,587 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 50 23. 54 
 
 76 17 59-43 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 61 05 W 
 7 37 E 
 77 29 E 
 
 S 61 07 E 
 
 N 7 37 W 
 S 77 31 w i 
 
 4,129 
 
 1,449 
 2,878 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 5 \ 
 
 \ 
 
 38 
 
 50 06. 52 
 
 76 18 12. 44 
 
 S 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 31 49 E 
 69 13 E 
 51 51 w 
 
 N 31 49 VV 
 S 6g 13 W 
 S 51 52 E 
 
 I, 015 
 3,373 
 4, 161 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Straight. 
 
 SEDGE MARSH. 
 
 {Eastern Bay — Chart.No. JJ.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 45- 88 
 
 76 
 
 17 35- 05 
 
 N 73 43 W 
 S II 38 W 
 S 86 34 E 
 
 S 73 45 E 
 N II 38 E 
 N 86 33 W 
 
 4,436 
 2, 235 
 2,166 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower, 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 50- 10 
 
 76 
 
 17 51- 70 
 
 N 73 55 W 
 S 18 W 
 
 S 73 57 E 
 N 18 E 
 
 3,975 
 
 Straight. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 84 02 E 
 
 N 84 01 W 
 
 2, 615 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 og. 90 
 
 76 
 
 17 29.38 
 
 N 84 2s W 
 
 s II 19 vy 
 
 S 65 01 E 
 
 S 84 25 E 
 N II 19 E 
 N 65 01 W 
 
 - 4,429 
 3,059 
 2,225 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 04. 26 
 
 76 
 
 17 20. 17 
 
 N 82 22 W 
 S 16 43 VV 
 S 67 06 E 
 
 S 82 23 E 
 N 16 42 E 
 N 67 04 W 
 
 4, 693 
 2,934 
 I, 927 
 
 Straight. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
i8o 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATUR.M. OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 RICH NECK. 
 
 {Eastern Ba) — Chart No. J7.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / 
 
 // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 32-93 
 
 76 17 03. 04 
 
 N 71 12 W 
 
 S 71 14 E 
 
 4,844 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 s6 W 
 
 N 18 55 E 
 
 3,993 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 38 E 
 
 N 37 38 W 
 
 2,166 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 59- 14 
 
 76 17 42. 52 
 
 N 79 n W 
 
 S 79 12 E 
 
 3,609 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 3 07 w 
 
 N 3 07 E 
 
 4,667 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 67 31 E 
 
 N 67 30 W 
 
 3,445 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary as 
 
 lelineated on Chart No. ^ 
 
 I to comer No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 II. 20 
 
 76 17 26. 07 
 
 N 86 08 W 
 
 S 86 10 E 
 
 3,987 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 7 44 w 
 
 N 7 44 E 
 
 5,114 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 57 54 E 
 
 N 57 55 W 
 
 3, 246 
 
 Dixon . 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 46.33 
 
 76 16 48. 83 
 
 N 77 24 W 
 
 S 77 26 E 
 
 5,083 
 
 Mouth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 21 33 w 
 
 N 21 32 E 
 
 4,546 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 23 38 E 
 
 N 23 3& W 
 
 2,367 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 TILGHMANS POINT. 
 {Eastern Bay — Charts Nos. jl and J2.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 5 
 
 I 30. 20 
 
 76 
 
 16 15. 27 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 34 45 W 
 
 2 14 E 
 68 50 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 34 44 E 
 
 2 14 W 
 
 68 49 W 
 
 Yards. 
 4,484 
 I, 625 
 947 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 5 
 
 I 45-94 
 
 76 
 
 16 26. 10 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 28 18 W 
 
 9 12 E 
 53 15 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 28 17 E 
 9 12 W 
 53 14 W 
 
 4,788 
 2,183 
 1,459 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 3 
 
 38 5 
 
 2 12.40 
 
 76 
 
 15 41.00 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 14 45 E 
 
 30 40 W 
 
 15 25 W 
 
 S 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 14 46 W 
 
 30 41 E 
 
 15 25 E 
 
 4,898 
 
 3,653 
 3, 161 
 
 Parsons Island Water 
 
 Tank. 
 Needle. 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 39. 22 
 
 76 
 
 15 25. 84 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 II 52 E 
 
 45 19 W 
 
 8 57 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 II 52 W 
 45 20 E 
 8 57 E 
 
 3,693 
 3,181 
 2, 702 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 S 
 
 38 5 
 
 2 ji- 74 
 
 76 
 
 15 II. 38 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 5 35 E 
 46 43 W 
 18 21 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 5 35 W 
 46 44 E 
 18 21 E 
 
 3,884 
 3,631 
 2,547 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 6 
 
 38 5 
 
 2 11.48 
 
 76 
 
 15 iq. 40 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 7 23 E 
 37 28 W 
 18 48 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 N 
 
 7 23 W 
 37 29 E 
 18 48 E 
 
 4,588 
 3,997 
 1,832 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 UPPER HARRIS CREEK. 
 
 (Harris Creek — Charts Nos. ji, js, and 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 [ 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 20. 52 
 
 76 16 36. 33 
 
 N 6 14 W 
 N 49 45 W 
 S 81 33 W 
 
 S 6 14 E 
 S 49 46 E 
 N 81 34 E 
 
 Yards. 
 622 
 478 
 478 
 
 Mink. 
 Grace . 
 Koot. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 21. 22 
 
 76 16 56. 08 
 
 N 28 49 E 
 N 59 05 W 
 S 60 13 W 
 
 S 28 50 W 
 S 59 05 E 
 N 60 13 E 
 
 326 
 419 
 
 Grace. 
 
 Rabbit. 
 
 Fox. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 25. 20 
 
 76 16 56; 02 
 
 S 49 22 w 
 
 S II 43 E 
 
 N 89 03 E 
 
 N 49 22 E 
 N II 43 W 
 S 89 03 W 
 
 615 
 
 773 
 
 Fox. 
 Koot. 
 Bozman. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 40. 40 
 
 76 16 34. 90 
 
 S 34 34 W 
 
 S 23 21 E 
 
 N 64 51 E 
 
 N 34 34 E 
 N 23 21 W 
 S 64 52 W 
 
 900 
 
 545 
 568 
 
 Koot. 
 
 Bozman. 
 
 Pink. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 46 45. 96 
 
 76 16 34.38 
 
 S 16 26 E 
 N 8s 53 E 
 N 25 52 E 
 
 N 16 26 W 
 S 83 53 W 
 S 25 52 W 
 
 716 
 
 503 
 711 
 
 Eozman. 
 
 Pink. 
 
 Clump. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 47 08. 22 
 
 76 16 17.43 
 
 S 4 19 E 
 S 71 55 E 
 N 46 04 E 
 
 N 4 19 W 
 N 71 55 W 
 S 46 OS W 
 
 699 
 414 
 423 
 
 Pink. 
 
 Miller. 
 
 Otto. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 47 35- 76 
 
 76 16 22. 00 
 
 N 83 08 W 
 S I 51 W 
 S 78 00 E 
 
 S 83 08 E 
 N I 51 E 
 N 78 00 W 
 
 245 
 692 
 441 
 
 End. 
 
 Lawn. 
 
 Rod. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 47 34. 78 
 
 76 16 09. 12 
 
 N 83 54 W 
 S 28 49 w 
 S 8 03 E 
 
 S 83 54 E 
 N 28 49 E 
 N 8 03 W 
 
 586 
 
 752 
 608 
 
 End. 
 
 Lawn. 
 
 Otto. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 47 03. 04 
 
 76 16 08. 03 
 
 N 43 32 W 
 N 80 40 W 
 S 20 32 W 
 
 S 43 32 E 
 S 80 40 E 
 N 20 32 E 
 
 568 
 392 
 558 
 
 Lawn . 
 
 Clump. 
 
 Pink. 
 
 
 UPPER HILL. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Eastern Bay- 
 
 -Chart No. 32 
 
 ) 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 52.53 
 
 76 
 
 15 12. 90 
 
 N 4 36 E 
 N 34 20 W 
 S 34 50 W 
 
 S 4 37 W 
 
 S 34 21 E 
 N 34 49 E 
 
 Yards. 
 5, 206 
 4, 616 
 1.334 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 
 
 03-54 
 
 76 
 
 15 17. 66 
 
 N 6 26 E 
 N 35 46 W 
 S 23 28 w 
 
 S 6 27 W 
 S 35 47 E 
 N 23 27 E 
 
 4.848 
 4,240 
 1.599 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 05- 52 
 
 76 
 
 15 10. 08 
 
 N 4 08 E 
 N 38 26 W 
 S 28 37 W 
 
 S 4 09 W 
 S 38 26 E 
 N 28 36 E 
 
 4.763 
 4,308 
 1.747 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 54. 60 
 
 76 
 
 15 05-40 
 
 N 2 28 E 
 N 36 49 W 
 S 39 29 W 
 
 S 2 28 W 
 S 36 50 E 
 N 39 29 E 
 
 5. 124 
 4,674 
 I, 5°9 
 
 Parsons. 
 Needle. 
 Dixon. 
 
I 82 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 liOUNDARIES OK NATURAL OYSTER UARS— continued. 
 ALDRIDGES DISCOVERY. 
 
 {Miles River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. 
 
 & G. S. triangulation 
 
 o( 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 5' 31-38 
 
 76 14 40. 4S 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 74 32 W N 74 31 E 
 4 16 W i N 4 16 E 
 22 19 E 1 N 22 18 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1,432 
 3,503 
 5,019 
 
 Dixon . 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 43. 26 
 
 76 14 40. 48 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 64 II VV : N 64 10 E 
 7 17 W 1 N 7 17 E 
 18 18 E N 18 18 W 
 
 1,706 
 3,925 
 5,313 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 3i- 94 
 
 76 14 32. 18 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 75 42 W I N 75 42 E 
 II 20 W I N II 19 E 
 17 02 E 1 N 17 02 W 
 
 1 
 
 1,894 
 3,650 
 4,946 
 
 Dixon . 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 
 
 HORSESHOE. 
 
 (Miles River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 30.28 
 
 76 
 
 14 25. 02 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 87 39 W 
 
 14 41 w 
 
 15 18 E 
 
 N 87 39 E 
 N 14 41 E 
 N 15 18 W 
 
 I, 019 
 3,573 
 4,776 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 38.50 
 
 76 
 
 14 25. 80 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 72 16 W 
 
 13 21 w 
 
 14 42 E 
 
 N 72 16 E 
 N 13 20 E 
 N 14 42 W 
 
 I, 048 
 3,836 
 5, 049 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 
 
 39. 40 
 
 76 
 
 14 08. 86 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 76 24 W 
 19 30 w 
 9 38 E 
 
 N 76 24 E 
 N 19 29 E 
 N 9 38 W 
 
 1,486 
 3,992 
 4,985 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 31. 18 
 
 76 
 
 14 08. 08 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 87 II W 
 21 13 W 
 9 57 E 
 
 N 87 10 E 
 N 21 12 E 
 N 9 57 W 
 
 1,467 
 3, 739 
 4,707 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 TURTLE BACK. 
 {Miles River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 I 
 
 , . 
 38 so 55- 28 
 
 76 
 
 14 15. 54 
 
 N 48 05 W 
 S 26 56 W 
 S 16 26 E 
 
 S 48 06 E 
 N 26 55 E 
 N 16 26 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1,70s 
 
 2,5S2 
 
 3,572 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 56. 28 
 
 76 
 
 14 22. 26 
 
 N 44 39 W 
 S 22 58 W 
 S 18 57 E 
 
 S 44 39 E 
 N 22 58 E 
 N 18 S7 W 
 
 1,553 
 2,508 
 
 3,657 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 16. 84 
 
 76 
 
 14 13. 96 
 
 N 72 34 W 
 S 21 45 w 
 S 13 08 E 
 
 S 72 34 E 
 N 21 44 E 
 N 13 08 W 
 
 1,374 
 3.233 
 4,265 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 4 
 
 38 SI II. 18 
 
 76 
 
 13 58. 00 
 
 N 70 49 W 
 S 29 56 w 
 S 7 52 E 
 
 S 70 49 E 
 N 29 55 E 
 N 7 52 W 
 
 1,833 
 3,244 
 3,999 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Sara. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SEA TURTLE. 
 
 {Miks River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 183 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 02. 58 
 
 76 15 23. 66 
 
 N 30 37 E 
 N 39 03 W 
 S 61 55 W 
 
 S 30 37 W 
 S 39 03 E 
 N 61 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1-037 
 
 759 
 
 1,471 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 07.98 
 
 76 15 26. 28 
 
 N 40 03 W 
 N 45 07 W 
 S 54 33 W 
 
 S 40 03 E 
 S 45 07 E 
 N 54 33 E 
 
 927 
 
 577 
 I, 508 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 ■' 
 
 38 51 13- 84 
 
 76 15 06. 67 
 
 N 8 .;2 E 
 N 77 14 W 
 S 58 27 W 
 
 S 8 52 W 
 S 77 15 E 
 N 58 26 E 
 
 519 
 
 949 
 
 2, 048 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 08. 58 
 
 76 15 03- 15 
 
 N I 04 W 
 N 69 12 W 
 S 64 03 W 
 
 S I 04 E 
 S 69 12 E 
 N 64 03 E 
 
 690 
 1,089 
 2,04s 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 BOZMAN NECK. 
 {Miks River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 31. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 13-30 
 
 N 7 31 E 
 
 S 7 31 W 
 
 1,947 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 47 W 
 
 S 24 47 E 
 
 1,792 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 77 36 W 
 
 S 77 37 E 
 
 I, 609 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 47. 10 
 
 76 
 
 15 33- 18 
 
 N 28 51 E 
 
 S 28 51 W 
 
 1,615 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N II 33 W 
 
 S II 33 E 
 
 I, 135 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 44 w 
 
 N 80 44 E 
 
 I, 061 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 50 53-96 
 
 76 
 
 15 23- 76 
 
 N 24 09 E 
 
 S 24 09 W 
 
 1,296 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 23 W 
 
 S 28 23 E 
 
 1, 001 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 72 45 W 
 
 N 72 45 E 
 
 1,356 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 50 44, 02 
 
 76 
 
 15 10. 12 
 
 N 6 25 E 
 
 S 6 25 W 
 
 1,528 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 34 3° W 
 
 S 34 30 E 
 
 1,474 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 41 W 
 
 N 87 41 E 
 
 1,656 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
 5 
 
 38 50 35- 58 
 
 76 
 
 15 06. 92 
 
 N 2 45 E 
 
 S 2 45 w 
 
 1,804 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 31 W 
 
 S 31 31 E 
 
 I, 760 
 
 Dixon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 51 W 
 
 S 82 S2 E 
 
 I, 7.S3 
 
 Rich Neck Water Tank. 
 
1 84 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 HAMBLETON HILL. 
 
 (Miles River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 . 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 49 54. 92 
 
 76 14 28. 06 
 
 N 16 28 W 
 S 73 so W 
 N 80 53 E 
 
 S 16 28 E 
 N 73 49 E 
 S 80 54 vv 
 
 3.309 
 860 
 
 2,579 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 10. 40 
 
 76 14 47. 90 
 
 N 8 S4 W 
 S 21 39 W 
 S 87 S3 E 
 
 S 8 54 E 
 N 21 39 E 
 N 87 52 W 
 
 2,685 
 
 819 
 
 3-071 
 
 Pearson . 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 3 
 
 38 50 40. 48 
 
 76 14 OQ. 46 
 
 N 41 06 W 
 S 36 33 W 
 S 61 14 E 
 
 S 41 07 E 
 N 36 32 E 
 N 61 14 W 
 
 2,173 
 
 2, 2IO 
 
 2, 345 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 4 
 
 38 50 44. 92 
 
 76 13 48. 08 
 
 N 53 15 W 
 S 44 ig W 
 S 49 24 E 
 
 S 53 15 E 
 N 44 18 E 
 N 49 24 W 
 
 2,487 
 2, 691 
 1,964 
 
 Pearson . 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 5 
 
 38 50 31-34 
 
 76 13 45- 54 
 
 N 46 37 W 
 S 53 00 W 
 S 60 04 E 
 
 S 46 38 E 
 N 52 59 E 
 N 60 03 W 
 
 2,834 
 2,439 
 1,644 
 
 Pearson. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 6 
 
 38 so 15.46 
 
 76 14 13. 72 
 
 N 27 57 W 
 S 52 15 W 
 S 82 32 E 
 
 S 27 57 E 
 N 52 14 E 
 N 82 31 W 
 
 2,808 
 I, 522 
 2,186 
 
 Pearson . 
 
 Seth. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 WEST END. 
 {Miles River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 49 43. 94 
 
 76 
 
 12 45-04 
 
 N 51 08 E 
 
 S 51 08 w 
 
 1,903 
 
 Wood. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 25 W 
 
 S 12 25 E 
 
 . 797 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 53 28 w 
 
 N 53 27 E 
 
 1,714 
 
 Sara. 
 
 2 
 
 38 49 57. 00 
 
 76 
 
 13 59- 42 
 
 S 78 55 W 
 
 N 78 54 E 
 
 1,611 
 
 Seth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 21 51 E 
 
 N 21 50 W 
 
 1,574 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 79 18 E 
 
 S 79 19 W 
 
 1,822 
 
 Herr. 
 
 .^ 
 
 38 50 36. 08 
 
 76 
 
 13 06. 98 
 
 S 61 14 W 
 
 N 61 13 E 
 
 3,381 
 
 Seth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 34 E 
 
 N 22 34 W 
 
 I, 061 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 50 E 
 
 N 87 so W 
 
 1,949 
 
 Frank. 
 
 4 
 
 38 50 07. 02 
 
 76 
 
 12 51- 54 
 
 N 59 31 E 
 
 S 59 32 w 
 
 1,787 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 33 E 
 
 S 20 33 W 
 
 2, 270 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 79 08 W 
 
 N 79 07 E 
 
 3,433 
 
 Seth. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HAMBLETON. 
 
 {Miles River — Oiart No. 32.) 
 
 185 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. 
 
 & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 49 23. 80 
 
 76 14 15.36 
 
 S 71 17 E 
 N 56 36 E 
 
 N 55 06 W 
 
 N 71 16 W 
 S 56 37 W 
 S 55 06 E 
 
 Yards. 
 I, 062 
 2,649 
 1,415 
 
 Sara. 
 Herr. 
 Seth. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 49 28. 52 
 
 76 14 39. 72 
 
 S 73 07 E 
 N 65 32 E 
 N 38 32 W 
 
 N 73 07 W 
 S 65 33 W 
 S 38 32 E 
 
 1,722 
 
 3,135 
 
 832 
 
 Sara. 
 Herr. 
 Seth. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 49 38. 20 
 
 76 14 40. 12 
 
 S 63 31 E 
 N 71 16 E 
 N 57 26 W 
 
 N 63 31 W 
 S 71 17 W 
 S 57 27 E 
 
 1,854 
 
 3,°24 
 
 60 1 
 
 Sara. 
 Herr. 
 Seth. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 49 37. 82 
 
 76 13 13-44 
 
 N 30 24 E 
 N 83 08 W 
 S 37 39 W 
 
 S 30 24 W 
 S 83 09 E 
 N 37 38 E 
 
 1,142 
 2,815 
 1,028 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 49 32. 02 
 
 76 13 09. 72 
 
 S 49 35 W 
 S 10 19 E 
 N 22 07 E 
 
 N 49 34 E 
 N 10 19 W 
 S 22 07 W 
 
 954 
 1,965 
 1,274 
 
 Sara. 
 Spar. 
 Herr. 
 
 
 TIDEMII.L. 
 
 (Miles River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 I 38 48 37. 48 
 
 76 13 02. 90 
 
 S 61 09 E 
 N 5 40 E 
 N .36 34 W 
 
 N 61 09 W 
 S 5 40 W 
 S 36 34 E 
 
 Yards. 
 197 
 
 3,035 
 520 
 
 Spar. 
 Herr. 
 Sara. 
 
 Thence from comer No. i along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excludin 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 38 49 14. 48 I 76 13 35. 54 
 
 38 49 18. 46 76 13 41. 28 
 
 N 63 03 W 
 S 59 08 W 
 '■5 37 35 E 
 
 S 63 04 E 
 N 59 08 E 
 N 37 35 W 
 
 S 33 36 E N 33 36 W 194 Sara. 
 
 N 38 42 E S 38 43 W 2,099 Herr. 
 
 N 64 20 W S 64 20 E 2,286 Seth. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to corner No. 4, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2,480 
 
 51 
 1,694 
 
 Seth. 
 Sara. 
 Spar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 49 14. 74 
 
 76 
 
 14 14.88 
 
 S 87 57 E 
 N 51 16 E 
 N 46 27 W 
 
 N 87 57 W 
 S 51 17 w 
 S 46 28 E 
 
 994 
 2,818 
 I, 619 
 
 Sara. 
 Herr. 
 
 Seth. 
 
 5 
 
 38 49 19. 10 
 
 76 
 
 14 15. 08 
 
 S 79 39 E 
 N 53 44 E 
 N 50 17 W 
 
 N 79 38 W 
 S 53 45 W 
 S 50 17 E 
 
 1,015 
 2,733 
 I, 518 
 
 Sara. 
 Herr. 
 Seth. 
 
 6 
 
 38 49 25. 66 
 
 76 
 
 13 36.92 
 
 N 71 02 W 
 S 57 W 
 S 31 53 E 
 
 S 71 03 E 
 N 57 E 
 N 31 54 W 
 
 2,300 
 
 402 
 
 2,025 
 
 Seth. 
 Sar^. 
 Spar. 
 
 7 
 
 38 48 48. 26 
 
 76 
 
 12 49.34 
 
 N 55 50 W 
 S 22 04 W 
 S 13 48 E 
 
 S 55 50 E 
 N 22 04 E 
 N 13 48 W 
 
 1,528 
 
 494 
 
 I, 065 
 
 Sara. 
 Spar. 
 Deewat. 
 
1 86 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 SCOTLAND. 
 
 {Miles River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 48 27. 86 
 
 76 12 50. 08 
 
 S 38 19 E 
 
 N 38 19 W 
 
 441 
 
 Deewat. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 47 E 
 
 S 68 48 W 
 
 1.447 
 
 Ollie. 
 
 
 
 N 40 W 
 
 S 40 E 
 
 3.344 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. i along; the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 2, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 vards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 2 
 
 38 48 37. 48 
 
 70 i:; 02. 90 
 
 S 61 09 E 
 
 N 61 09 W 
 
 197 
 
 Spar. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 40 E 
 
 S •; 40 W 
 
 3.°35 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 
 
 N 36 34 W 
 
 S 36 34 E 
 
 I, 520 
 
 Sara. 
 
 ,S 
 
 38 48 48. 26 
 
 7& 12 49.34 
 
 N 55 50 W 
 
 S 55 50 E 
 
 1,528 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 04 w 
 
 N 22 04 E 
 
 494 
 
 Spar. 
 
 
 
 
 S 13 48 E 
 
 N 13 48 W 
 
 I, 065 
 
 Deewat. 
 
 4 
 
 38 48 41.30 
 
 76 12 31. 26 
 
 N 57 53 W 
 
 S 57 54 E 
 
 2,055 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 
 S 71 22 w 
 
 N 71 21 E 
 
 700 
 
 Spar. 
 
 
 
 
 S 15 35 W 
 
 N IS 35 E 
 
 830 
 
 Deewat. 
 
 DEEP WATER POINT. 
 
 (Miles River — Chart No. 52.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 48 00. 00 
 
 76 12 40. 70 
 
 N 82 19 E 
 N 2 31 E 
 S 22 13 W 
 
 S 82 20 w 
 
 S 2 31 W 
 N 22 13 E 
 
 i,°79 
 594 
 650 
 
 Swing. 
 Deewat. 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 " 
 
 38 48 10. 35 
 
 76 12 49.92 
 
 S oS W 
 S 81 09 E 
 N 47 49 E 
 
 N 08 E 
 N 81 08 W 
 S 47 50 W 
 
 951 
 
 1,330 
 
 363 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Swing. 
 Deewat. 
 
 3 
 
 38 48 13. 76 
 
 70 12 45. 06 
 
 S 6 59 W 
 S 74 54 E 
 N 47 32 E 
 
 N 6 59 E 
 N 74 54 W 
 S 47 32 w 
 
 1,074 
 
 1,228 
 
 191 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Swing. 
 
 Deewat. 
 
 4 
 
 38 48 03. 59 
 
 76 12 32. 86 
 
 S 32 04 W 
 N 88 28 E 
 N 20 57 W 
 
 N 32 03 E 
 S 88 28 W 
 S 20 57 E 
 
 853 
 864 
 
 505 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Swing. 
 
 Deewat. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 ASH CRAFT. 
 
 (Miles River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 187 
 
 SECOND POINT. 
 
 {Miles River — Charts Nos. J2 and ^4.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 47 
 
 13. 02 
 
 76 
 
 12 07.27 
 
 N 48 56 W 
 S 89 43 w 
 S 12 n E 
 
 , 
 
 S 48 57 E 
 N 89 42 E 
 N 12 II W 
 
 Yards. 
 1,496 
 2,286 
 1,388 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 2 
 
 38 47 
 
 25.98 
 
 76 
 
 12 21. 26 
 
 N 54 17 W 
 S 76 50 W 
 S 20 16 E 
 
 S 54 17 E 
 N 76 49 E 
 N 20 16 W 
 
 935 
 1,967 
 I, 912 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 3 
 
 38 47 
 
 52.66 
 
 76 
 
 12 09. 96 
 
 N 89 49 E 
 N 4? 02 W 
 S 71 29 W 
 
 S 89 49 w 
 S 43 03 E 
 N 71 28 E 
 
 534 
 ii 150 
 I, 114 
 
 Fair. 
 
 Deewat. 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 4 
 
 38 47 
 
 19. 28 
 
 76 
 
 II 54.46 
 
 N 32 37 E 
 N 62 15 W 
 S I 40 w 
 
 S 32 37 W 
 S 62 I.; E 
 N I 4i E 
 
 I, 005 
 1)657 
 1,568 
 
 Leeds. 
 
 Millwind. 
 Stony. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WILD GROUND. 
 
 [Miles River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 48 47- 60 
 
 76 12 39. 90 
 
 N 6 29 W 
 N 59 49 W 
 S 44 55 W 
 
 S 6 29 E 
 S 59 49 E 
 N 44 55 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2,696 
 
 1.75° 
 616 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Sara. 
 Spar. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 49 15. 62 
 
 76 12 56. 20 
 
 N 403 E 
 S 86 34 W 
 S 12 W 
 
 S 4 03 W 
 N 86 33 E 
 N 12 E 
 
 1-738 
 1,085 
 1,381 
 
 Herr. 
 Sara. 
 
 Spar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 49 49. 44 
 
 76 12 22. 26 
 
 N 27 08 E 
 N 52 29 W 
 S 58 39 W 
 
 S 27 08 W 
 S 52 30 E 
 N 58 38 E 
 
 1,684 
 
 973 
 2,316 
 
 Frank. 
 Herr. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 49 41. 90 
 
 76 12 09. 46 
 
 N 23 16 E 
 N S2 39 W 
 S 67 40 w 
 
 S 23 16 W 
 S 52 39 E 
 N 6.7 39 E 
 
 I. 375 
 1.397 
 2.503 
 
 Wood. 
 Herr. 
 Sara. 
 
 
 SYCAMORE. 
 {Miles River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 38 49 49- 44 
 
 38 50 20. 14 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 09 
 
 46 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 22 
 
 26 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 06. 
 
 56 
 
 76 
 
 II 
 
 48. 
 
 90 
 
 N 23 16 E 
 N 52 39 W 
 S 67 40 W 
 
 N 27 08 E 
 N 52 29 W 
 S 58 39 W 
 
 S 69 33 W 
 S 86 44 W 
 N 37 21 E 
 
 S 23 16 W 
 S 52 39 E 
 N 67 39 E 
 
 S 27 08 W 
 S 52 30 E 
 
 N 58 38 E 
 
 N 69 32 E 
 N 86 44 E 
 S 37 21 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1.375 
 1.397 
 2.503 
 
 973 
 
 2,316 
 
 I, 266 
 467 
 583 
 
 38 50 19.38 I 76 II 48.90 N 12 52 W j S 12 52 E 1 502 Frank. 
 
 S 75 50 W I N 75 50 E I, 704 Herr. 
 
 S 4 42 W I N 4 41 E I 3, 249 Ollie. 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 5, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 Wood. 
 Herr. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 Frank. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Sara. 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Wood. 
 Frank. 
 
 38 49 46. 54 [ 76 II 32.30 
 
 N 21 34 W 
 N 71 43 W 
 S 18 17 W 
 
 S 21 34 E 
 S 71 44 E 
 N 18 17 E 
 
 , 190 
 , 201 
 ,243 
 
 Wood. 
 Herr. 
 Ollie. 
 
Sufvey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 EAST END. 
 (Miles River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 189 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 ' 
 
 38 4Q 43. 94 
 
 76 12 45. 04 
 
 N SI 08 E 
 N i2 25 W 
 S 53 28 W 
 
 S 51 08 w 
 S 12 25 E 
 N 53 27 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1.903 
 797 
 I. 714 
 
 Wood. 
 Herr. 
 
 vSara. 
 
 
 2 
 
 3S 50 07. 02 
 
 76 12 51. 54 
 
 N 59 31 E 
 N 20 33 E 
 S 79 c8 W 
 
 S 59 32 W 
 S 20 33 W 
 N 79 07 E 
 
 1,787 
 
 2, 270 
 
 3, 433 
 
 Frank. 
 Benn. 
 .Seth. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 50 13. 58 
 
 76 12 35. 30 
 
 N 10 57 E 
 S 62 41 W 
 S 17 29 E 
 
 S 10 57 W 
 N 62 41 E 
 N 17 29 W 
 
 1,940 
 
 482 
 
 3,189 
 
 Benn 
 Herr. 
 Ollie. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 49 57. 98 
 
 76 12 30. 18 
 
 S 13 49 W 
 N 56 31 E 
 N s 29 E 
 
 N 13 49 E 
 S 56 31 W 
 S 5 29 W 
 
 2,894 
 1,306 
 2,442 
 
 Spar. 
 
 Wood. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 HERRING ISLAND. 
 (Miles River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , „ ' 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 07. 02 
 
 76 12 St. 54 N 59 31 E 
 
 S 59 32 w 
 
 1,787 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 
 N 20 33 E 
 
 S 20 33 W 
 
 2, 270 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 
 S 79 08 W 
 
 N 7Q 07 E 
 
 3, 433 
 
 Seth. 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 36. oS 
 
 76 13 06. 98 S 61 14 W 
 
 N 6i 13 E 
 
 3,381 
 
 Seth. 
 
 
 
 S 22 34 E 
 
 N 22 34 W 
 
 I. 061 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 
 S 87 50 E 
 
 N 87 50 W 
 
 1,949 
 
 Frank. 
 
 3 
 
 ^8 50 48. ^0 
 
 76 13 17. 28 S 9 22 W 
 
 N 9 22 E 
 
 3, 234 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 S 77 40 E 
 
 N .77 39 W 
 
 2,271 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 
 N 63 33 E 
 
 S 63 34 w 
 
 1,648 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 Thence a 
 
 long county boundary as delin 
 
 eated on Chart 
 
 No. 32 to comer No. 4. 
 
 4 
 
 38 50 39. 24 
 
 76 12 20. 10 ! S 35 12 W 
 
 N 35 II E 
 
 3, 530 
 
 Sara. 
 
 
 
 S 75 46 E 
 
 N 75 45 W 
 
 734 
 
 Frank. 
 
 
 N 71 09 E 
 
 S 71 09 W 
 
 778 
 
 James. 
 
 S 
 
 38 qo 13.58 76 12 35.30 N 10 57 E 
 
 S 10 57 W 
 
 1,940 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 S 62 41 W 
 
 N 62 41 E 
 
 482 
 
 Herr. 
 
 
 S 17 29 E 
 
 N 17 29 W 
 
 3,189 
 
 Ollie. 
 
I90 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 nOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 WYE TOWN. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 50 19.38 
 
 76 1 1 48. 90 
 
 N 12 52 W 
 S 75 50 W 
 S 4 42 W 
 
 S 12 52 E 
 N 75 50 E 
 N 4 41 E 
 
 Yards. 
 502 
 1,704 
 3.249 
 
 Frank . 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Ollie. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 50 20. 14 
 
 76 12 06. 56 
 
 S 69 33 W 
 S 86 44 W 
 N 37 21 E 
 
 N 69 32 E 
 N 86 44 E 
 S 37 21 W 
 
 1,266 
 467 
 583 
 
 Herr. 
 
 Wood. 
 Frank. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 50 42. 68 
 
 76 12 10. 64 
 
 S 57 17 E 
 N 74 25 E 
 N 16 59 W 
 
 N 57 18 W 
 S 74 26 W 
 S 16 59 E 
 
 549 
 S05 
 966 
 
 Frank. 
 James. 
 Benn. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 07-40 
 
 76 II 52, 90 
 
 S 80 02 E 
 N 31 36 E 
 N 83 II W 
 
 N 80 02 W 
 S 31 36 W 
 S 83 II E 
 
 483 
 973 
 
 755 
 
 Law. 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 51 02. 72 
 
 76 I I 45. 58 
 
 N 75 19 E 
 N 17 48 E 
 N 75 17 W 
 
 S 75 19 W 
 S 17 49 w 
 S 75 18 E 
 
 293 
 1,037 
 
 975 
 
 Law. 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 50 46. 70 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 1 
 
 76 I I 52. 20 
 
 Dmer No. 6aloii 
 or inlet less th 
 
 N 36 41 E 
 
 N 44 17 W 
 
 S 49 29 w 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 an 100 yards ii 
 
 S 36 41 w 
 S 44 17 E 
 N 49 28 E 
 water line of t 
 1 width at its 
 1 
 
 767 Law. 
 
 I, 100 Benn. 
 
 2, 059 Herr. 
 
 le shore to comer No. 
 
 mouth at low tide. 
 
 1 
 
 I , excluding any 
 
 BRUFFS ISLAND. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 
 a / // 
 
 , ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 02. 72 
 
 76 II 45. 58 
 
 N 75 19 E 
 
 S 75 19 w 
 
 293 
 
 Law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 48 E 
 
 S 17 49 W 
 
 1.037 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 17 W 
 
 S 75 18 E 
 
 975 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 07. 40 
 
 76 1 1 52. go 
 
 S 80 02 E 
 
 N 80 02 W 
 
 483 
 
 Law. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 36 E' 
 
 S 31 36 W 
 
 973 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 II W 
 
 S 83 II E 
 
 755 
 
 Benn. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 41. 96 
 
 76 II 39.82 
 
 N 2 29 E 
 
 S 2 29 W 
 
 888 
 
 Nose. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 89 01 W 
 
 S 89 01 E 
 
 431 
 
 Won. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 04 W 
 
 N 37 04 E 
 
 921 
 
 Hough . 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 43-96 
 
 76 II 25. 88 
 
 S 85 42 w 
 
 N 85 42 E 
 
 801 
 
 Won. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S I 15 W 
 
 N I 15 E 
 
 352 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 46 E 
 
 S 62 46 w 
 
 482 
 
 South, 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 51 35-46 
 
 76 II 13. 80 
 
 N 74 55 E 
 
 S 74 55 W 
 
 I, 001 
 
 Edward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 14 E 
 
 S 12 14 w 
 
 519 
 
 South. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 78 40 W 
 
 N 78 39 E 
 
 332 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 51 30.00 
 
 76 II 20. 90 
 
 S 70 58 E 
 
 N 70 57 W 
 
 1,217 
 
 Colonel. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 55 E 
 
 S 68 55 W 
 
 1,236 
 
 Edward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 49 30 W 
 
 S 49 30 E 
 
 183 
 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 6 along the mean low water line of the shore to 
 
 corner No. 7 
 
 excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at lo 
 
 w tide. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 51 20. 02 
 
 76 II 32. 06 
 
 N 5 36 W 
 
 S 5 36 E 
 
 406 
 
 Bruffs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 89 36 W 
 
 S 89 36 E 
 
 759 
 
 Hough. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 8 12 W 
 
 N 8 12 E 
 
 514 
 
 Law. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SHAW BAY HILL. 
 
 {Wye Kh'cr — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 191 
 
 Ccr- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 08. 66 
 
 76 II 18.45 
 
 N 73 27 E 
 N 9 22 E 
 N 88 22 W 
 
 S 73 27 w 
 S g 22 W 
 S 88 23 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,430 
 1.659 
 
 Colonel. 
 South . 
 Beim . 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 14. 64 
 
 76 II 18. 42 
 
 N 83 38 E 
 N 30 21 E 
 N 10 51 E 
 
 S 83 38 W 
 S 30 21 W 
 S 10 51 W 
 
 I, 091 
 2,037 
 1,231 
 
 Colonel. 
 Flat. 
 South . 
 
 3 
 
 38 51 14. 62 
 
 76 II II. 94 
 
 N 82 25 E 
 N 26 01 E 
 N 2 53 E 
 
 S 82 25 w 
 S 26 01 W 
 S 2 53 W 
 
 922 
 1,958 
 I, 212 
 
 Colonel. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 South. 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 08. 78 
 
 76 II 12.28 
 
 N 70 57 E 
 N 2 SI E 
 N 88 39 W 
 
 S 70 57 W 
 S 2 51 W 
 S 88 40 E 
 
 977 
 1,409 
 1,821 
 
 Colonel. 
 
 South. 
 
 Benn. 
 
 RACE HORSE (Talbot Omnty^ 
 {Wye River— Chart No. 32.) 
 
 
 /■ 
 
 // 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 51 
 
 21. 58 
 
 76 10 55. 52 
 
 S 76 47 E 
 N 33 35 E 
 
 N 20 53 W 
 
 N 76 47 W 
 S n 35 W 
 S 20 53 E 
 
 493 
 
 875 
 1 , 03g 
 
 Colonel. 
 Edward. 
 
 South. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 51 
 
 41. 04 
 
 76 10 59. 44 
 
 N 82 59 E 
 N 40 06 W 
 S 70 I-, W 
 
 S 83 00 W 
 S 40 06 E 
 N 70 12 E 
 
 592 
 417 
 749 
 
 Edward. 
 South . 
 Shaw. 
 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary as c 
 
 Iclincated on ( 
 
 ^hart No. 32 to comer No. v 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 SI 
 
 56. 76 
 
 76 10 34. 74 
 
 S 8 00 W 
 N 57 01 E 
 
 N 8 00 E 
 S 57 02 W 
 
 463 
 7. S3 
 
 Edward. 
 Albert. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 19 54 W 
 
 S 19 54 E . 360 
 
 Flat. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 51 
 
 53- 40 
 
 76 10 16. 98 
 
 S 57 06 W 
 
 N 57 05 E J 634 
 
 Edward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 07 E 
 
 N 19 07 W 
 
 440 
 
 Lloyd. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 25 E 
 
 S 17 25 W 
 
 549 
 
 Albert. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 51 
 
 44. 00 
 
 76 10 18. GO 
 
 N 47 24 E 
 N 12 49 E 
 N 36 16 W 
 
 S 47 25 w 
 S 12 49 W 
 S 36 16 E 
 
 I, 001 
 862 
 9.53 
 
 Cousin . 
 Albert. 
 Flat. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 5 along the mean low 
 
 water line of the shore to comer No. 6, exclud 
 
 ng any 
 
 
 creek, cove 
 
 or inlet less than 100 yards ii 
 
 width at its mouth at low tide 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 51 
 
 43.18 
 
 76 10 37. 18 
 
 N 38 44 E 
 N 4 09 W 
 N 73 53 W 
 
 S 38 44 W 
 S 4 og E 
 S 73 54 E 
 
 1,113 
 798 
 8go 
 
 Albert. 
 
 Flat. 
 
 South. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 51 
 
 29.42 
 
 76 10 39.24 
 
 N 6 41 E 
 N 48 25 W 
 S 7 48 E 
 
 S 6 41 W 
 S 48 26 E 
 N 7 48 W 
 
 467 
 
 I, 072 
 
 381 
 
 Edward . 
 
 South. 
 
 Colonel. 
 
 
192 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WINDERS BANK. 
 
 {Wye River — Chart No. 32.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianBulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 51 49.42 
 
 76 10 01. 20 
 
 N 30 43 E 
 
 S 30 43 W 
 
 575 
 
 Cousin . 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 56 W 
 
 S 20 57 E 
 
 704 
 
 Albert. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 03 w 
 
 N 44 03 E 
 
 392 
 
 Lloyd. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 SI 55.86 
 
 76 10 09. 00 
 
 S 7 36 w 
 
 N 7 36 E 
 
 503 
 
 Lloyd. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 57 E 
 
 S 60 57 W 
 
 572 
 
 Cousin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 59 W 
 
 S 5 .SQ E 
 
 443 
 
 Albert. 
 
 
 
 Ther 
 
 ce along county boundary as delineated on 
 
 Chart No. 3 
 
 2 to Comer No. 3. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 52 10. 38 
 
 76 10 01. 42 
 
 S 54 43 E 
 
 N 54 43 W 
 
 367 
 
 Cousin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 00 E 
 
 S 28 00 W 
 
 226 
 
 Baldwins. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 47 03 W 
 
 S 47 04 E 
 
 329 
 
 Le Seur. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 52 10. 62 
 
 76 09 57. 20 
 
 S 40 34 E 
 
 N 40 34 W 
 
 290 
 
 Cousin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N I 35 W 
 
 S I 35 E 
 
 191 
 
 Baldwins. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 56 W 
 
 N 80 56 E 
 
 362 
 
 Albert. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 51 59. 68 
 
 76 09 48.34 
 
 N 16 52 W 
 
 S 16 52 E 
 
 155 
 
 Cousin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 10 W 
 
 S 62 10 E 
 
 668 
 
 Albert. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 IS W 
 
 N 44 15 E 
 
 876 
 
 Lloyd. 
 
 POPLAR POINT. 
 {Wye River — Chart No. J2.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 // 
 
 / .. 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 
 
 18.68 
 
 76 09 56. 06 
 
 N 28 19 E 
 N 29 06 W 
 S 23 40 W 
 
 S 28 19 w 
 S 29 06 E 
 N 23 40 E 
 
 287 
 
 344 
 
 87 
 
 Sylvia. 
 Attila. 
 Baldwins. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 52 
 
 20. 62 
 
 76 10 01. 72 
 
 N 4 25 W 
 S 62 33 w 
 S 37 57 E 
 
 S 4 25 E 
 N 62 33 E 
 
 N 37 57 W 
 
 236 
 262 
 185 
 
 Attila. 
 Le Seur. 
 Baldwins. 
 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce aloni; county boundary' as c 
 
 lelineated on ( 
 
 ;hart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 52 
 
 26. 50 
 
 76 09 57. 10 
 
 S I 19 W 
 S 85 52 E 
 N 41 24 E 
 
 N I 19 E 
 N 85 52 W 
 S 41 24 w 
 
 344 
 163 
 490 
 
 Baldwins. 
 
 Sylvia. 
 
 Gusta. 
 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary as c 
 
 lelineated on ( 
 
 2hart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 4- 
 
 4 
 
 38 52 
 
 52- 64 
 
 76 09 45. 28 
 
 S 89 31 W 
 S 26 53 E 
 N 4^ 21 E 
 
 N 89 31 E 
 N 26 53 W 
 S 43 23 W 
 
 396 
 265 
 280 
 
 Sang. 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 Go. 
 
 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along countv boundary as c 
 
 lelineated on ( 
 
 rhart No. 32 to comer No. 
 
 5- 
 
 5 
 
 38 52 
 
 52.48 
 
 76 09 30. 12 
 
 N 65 37 E 
 N 44 54 W 
 S 50 31 w 
 
 S 6s 37 W 
 S 44 54 E 
 N so 31 E 
 
 523 
 294 
 362 
 
 Divide. 
 Go. 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 52 
 
 47-54 
 
 76 09 30. 62 
 
 S 80 45 E 
 N 51 59 E 
 N 27 25 W 
 
 N 80 45 W 
 S SI 59 W 
 S 27 25 E 
 
 611 
 621 
 422 
 
 Quarter. 
 Divide. 
 Go. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 52 
 
 48.08 
 
 76 09 41. 54 
 
 S 14 04 E 
 N 14 39 E 
 N 31 06 W 
 
 N 14 04 W 
 S 14 39 W 
 S 31 06 E 
 
 86 
 369 
 451 
 
 Nodim. 
 
 Go. 
 
 Turn. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 52 
 
 32.68 
 
 76 09 47. 50 
 
 N 23 59 E 
 N S3 18 W 
 S 22 12 W 
 
 S 23 S9 W 
 S S3 18 E 
 N 22 12 E 
 
 174 
 359 
 237 
 
 Gusta. 
 
 Tobins. 
 
 Sylvia. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 JUNIPER. 
 
 {Wye River—Chart No. 32.) 
 
 193 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 52 46. 56 
 
 76 09 09. 86 
 
 N 61 II W 
 S 40 31 E 
 N so 45 E 
 
 S 61 II E 
 N 40 31 W 
 S 50 4S W 
 
 Yards. 
 846 
 
 85 
 .387 
 
 Go. 
 
 Quarter. 
 
 Deck. 
 
 2 
 
 38 S2 49-82 
 
 76 09 12. 98 
 
 N 6s 41 W 
 S 38 14 E 
 N 70 33 E 
 
 S 65 41 E 
 N 38 14 W 
 S 70 33 W 
 
 724 
 405 
 
 Go. 
 
 Quarter. 
 
 Deck. 
 
 •5 
 
 38 52 57. 10 
 
 76 09 01. 18 
 
 N 9 49 W 
 N 78 II W 
 S 32 40 E 
 
 S 9 49 E 
 
 S 78 11 E 
 N 32 40 W 
 
 247 
 293 
 131 
 
 Princess. 
 
 Divide. 
 
 Deck. 
 
 4 
 
 38 S2 54-80 
 
 76 08 s8. 88 
 
 N 17 45 W 
 N 68 24 W 
 S 17 17 E 
 
 S 17 4=; E 
 S 68 24 E 
 N 17 17 W 
 
 338 
 
 374 
 
 34 
 
 Princess. 
 
 Divide. 
 
 Deck. 
 
 POPLAR ISLAND NARROWS. 
 {Chesapeake Bay— Vicinity Poplar Island — Chart No. JJ.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 39. 07 
 
 76 20 37. 00 
 
 N 7 13 E 
 N 50 49 W 
 S 30 E 
 
 S 7 13 w 
 N so 51 E- 
 N 30 W 
 
 Yards. 
 577 
 5.069 
 1,280 
 
 Great. 
 
 Valliant. 
 
 Front. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 43- 23 
 
 76 20 53. go 
 
 S 17 51 E 
 N so 12 E 
 
 N 18 18 E 
 
 N 17 SI W 
 S 50 '12 w 
 S 18 18 w 
 
 1,492 
 
 676 
 
 3,912 
 
 Front. 
 Great. 
 Haddaway.. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 so. 35 
 
 76 21 22. 52 
 
 S 36 10 E 
 
 N 81 25 E 
 N 29 44 E 
 
 N 36 10 W 
 S 81 26 W 
 S 29 44 W 
 
 2,056 
 1,289 
 4,000 
 
 Front. 
 Great. 
 Haddaway. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 32. 22 
 
 76 22 03. 07 
 
 S 6s 03 W 
 S 62 32 E 
 
 N 55 58 E 
 
 N 6s 03 E 
 N 62 31 W 
 S 56 00 W 
 
 1,179 
 2,643 
 3,685 
 
 Poplar South. 
 
 Great. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 5 
 
 38 47 09. 33 
 
 76 21 17. 76 
 
 S 14 20 E 
 
 S 56 52 E 
 N 46 41 E 
 
 N 14 20 W 
 N 56 52 W 
 S 46 43 W 
 
 4,639 
 2, 219 
 7,455 
 
 Great. 
 Haddaway. 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 6 
 
 38 47 16. 80 
 
 76 20 36. 40 
 
 S 27 37 E 
 N 41 42 E 
 N 39 44 W 
 
 N 27 37 W 
 S 41 44 W 
 S 39 46 E 
 
 1,654 
 6,497 
 7,208 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 Kemp Tower. 
 
 Bloody Point Bar Light. 
 
 7 
 
 38 46 06. 70 
 
 76 20 so. 90 
 
 S 60 48 w 
 S 10 28 E 
 N 51 58 E 
 
 N 60 47 E 
 N 10 28 W 
 
 S 51 58 w 
 
 3,402 
 2,422 
 1,459 
 
 Poplar South. 
 
 Great. 
 
 Haddaway. 
 
 8 
 
 38 46 03. 46 
 
 76 20 20. 90 
 
 N 19 31 E 
 S 67 36 W 
 
 S 8 49 W 
 
 S 19 31 w 
 N 67 34 E 
 
 N 8 49 E 
 
 1,070 
 4,068 
 2,300 
 
 Haddaway. 
 Poplar South. 
 Great. 
 
 53485—12 — 13 
 
'94 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 POPLAR ISLAND NARROWS— Continued. 
 
 [Chesapeake Bay — Vicinity Poplar Island — Chart No. jj) — Continued. 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bu 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 9 
 
 lO 
 
 38 45 45- S8 
 38 45 04. 40 
 
 76 20 17. 42 
 76 20 39. 70 
 
 N 9 21 E 
 S 76 II W 
 S 14 54 W 
 
 N IS S3 E 
 N 58 40 W 
 S 2 12 E 
 
 S 9 21 W 
 N 76 13 E 
 N 14 54 E 
 
 S IS 53 W 
 S 58 41 E 
 N 2 12 W 
 
 Yards. 
 1.633 
 3.968 
 1,728 
 
 3. "9 
 4,515 
 = • 135 
 
 Haddavvay. 
 Poplar South. 
 Great. 
 
 Haddawav. 
 Valliant. ' 
 Front . 
 
 BAY HUNDRED. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Vicinity Poplar Island — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 42 49. 30 
 
 76 21 17. 92 
 
 S 36 04 E 
 N 24 16 E 
 N 24 ig W 
 
 N 36 04 W 
 S 24 16 W 
 S 24 20 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I, 124 
 2.657 
 5. 483 
 
 Wap. 
 Front. 
 Poplar South. 
 
 - 
 
 38 43 14. 68 
 
 76 22 o5. 60 
 
 S 47 50 E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 13 16 W 
 
 N 47 50 W 
 S s6 38 W 
 S '13 16 E 
 
 2,628 
 2,848 
 
 4. 254 
 
 Wap. 
 Front. 
 Poplar South. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 20. 44 
 
 76 21 22.35 
 
 S 61 41 E 
 N 46 37 E 
 N 48 09 W 
 
 N 61 41 W 
 S 46 37 W 
 S 4S 09 E 
 
 1.374 
 1,748 
 2,882 
 
 Front. 
 Great. 
 Poplar South. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 5°- 35 
 
 76 21 22. 52 
 
 S 36 10 E 
 
 N 81 25 E 
 N 29 44 E 
 
 N 36 10 W 
 S 81 26 W 
 S 29 44 W 
 
 2, 056 
 I, 289 
 4, 000 
 
 Front. 
 Groat. 
 Haddawav. 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 43. 23 
 
 76 20 53-9° 
 
 S 17 51 E 
 N 50 12 E 
 N 18 18 E 
 
 N 17 51 W 
 
 S 50 12 W 
 
 S 18 18 w 
 
 1,492 
 
 676 
 
 3.912 
 
 Front. 
 Great. 
 Haddaway. 
 
 6 
 
 38 43 28. 42 
 
 76 20 41.93 
 
 N 7 17 E 
 N 41 05 W 
 S 7 24 w 
 
 S 7 17 W 
 S 41 06 E 
 N 7 24E 
 
 1, 112 
 4,880 
 
 2, 246 
 
 Front . 
 
 Poplar South. 
 Wap. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot. County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAi, OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 PONE. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Off Tilghman Island — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 195 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 V. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 32. 40 
 
 76 21 36. 58 
 
 / 
 
 S 18 42 w 
 S 65 21 E 
 N 17 18 E 
 
 N 18 41 E 
 N 65 20 W 
 S 17 18 W 
 
 Yards. 
 4,692 
 2, 090 
 3,883 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Wap. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 18. 60 
 
 76 22 39. Q2 
 
 S I 38 E 
 S 55 48 E 
 N 52 46 E 
 
 N I 38 W 
 N 55 47 W 
 S 52 47 W 
 
 6, 004 
 4,321 
 3,553 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Black, 
 
 Wap. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 14. 68 
 
 76 22 06. 60 
 
 S 47 50 E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 13 16 W 
 
 N 47 so W 
 S 56 38 w 
 S 13 16 E 
 
 2,628 
 2,848 
 4,254 
 
 Wap. 
 Front. 
 Poplar South. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 49. 30 
 
 76 21 17. 92 
 
 S 36 04 E 
 N 24 16 E 
 N 24 19 W 
 
 N 36 04 W 
 S 24 16 W 
 S 24 20 E 
 
 I, 124 
 2,657 
 5,483 
 
 Wap. 
 Front. 
 Poplar South. 
 
 STONE. 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Vicinity Sharps Island — Charts Nos. jj and j6.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 35- 72 
 
 76 24 17. 16 
 
 S 75 41 E 
 N 86 28 E 
 N 29 II E 
 
 N 75 40 W 
 S 86 32 W 
 S 29 13 W 
 
 Yards. 
 3,986 
 10, 825 
 11,070 
 
 Jere. 
 Chef. 
 Wap. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 33- 84 
 
 76 24 01. 16 
 
 S 49 25 E 
 S 79 07 E 
 N 32 51 E 
 
 N 49 24 W 
 N 79 06 W 
 S 32 53 W 
 
 4,529 
 2,363 
 9, 172 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Wap. 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 14.30 
 
 76 22 52. 76 
 
 S 7 36 E 
 S 86 II E 
 N 36 16 E 
 
 N 7 ;6 W 
 N 86 09 W 
 S 36 17 W 
 
 3,867 
 3,922 
 5,355 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Wap. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 04. 04 
 
 76 21 54. 70 
 
 S 16 22 W 
 N 87 57 E 
 N 19 18 E 
 
 N 16 22 E 
 S 87 58 W 
 S 19 19 W 
 
 3,635 
 2,382 
 4,942 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Wap. 
 
 S 
 
 38 38 44- 36 
 
 76 22 II. 12 
 
 S 36 24 W 
 S 9 05 E 
 
 N 45 25 E 
 
 N 36 23 E 
 N 9 05 W 
 S 45 26 W 
 
 994 
 3.342 
 3,949 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Black. 
 
 6 
 
 38 38 54. 12 
 
 76 21 13. 58 
 
 S 15 19 W 
 S 71 39 E 
 N 27 54 E 
 
 N IS 19 E 
 N 71 36 W 
 S 27 55 w 
 
 3,763 
 6,266 
 
 2,758 
 
 Jere. 
 Chef. 
 Black. 
 
 7 
 
 38 38 34- 48 
 
 76 21 08. 08 
 
 N 20 15 E 
 S 78 18 W 
 S 21 01 W 
 
 S 20 15 w 
 N 78 17 E 
 N 21 01 E 
 
 3,309 
 2,305 
 3,178 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 8 
 
 38 37 41. 36 
 
 76 21 56. 68 
 
 N 86 07 E 
 N 26 24 E 
 N 36 17 W 
 
 S 86 10 W 
 S 26 25 W 
 S 36 18 E 
 
 7,104 
 5,467 
 I, 646 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 9 
 
 38 37 39- 48 
 
 76 22 45. 64 
 
 S 52 21 E 
 N 86 18 E 
 N 17 21 E 
 
 N 52 20 W 
 S 86 21 W 
 S 17 22 W 
 
 1,8x6 
 8, 400 
 9,993 
 
 Jere. 
 Chef. 
 Wap. 
 
196 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — ^Continued. 
 CLAY BANK. 
 
 {Chesapeake Bay — Vicinity Sharps Island — Charts Nos. jj and j(5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 35 41. 40 
 
 76 23 14. 60 
 
 N 75 15 E 
 N 37 44 E 
 N II 28 E 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 7S 19 W 
 37 44 W 
 II 28 w 
 
 Yards. 
 10, 593 
 3,606 
 5. 479 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 37. 96 
 
 76 24 10. 30 
 
 N 86 10 E 
 
 N 75 22 E 
 N 36 31 E 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 86 14 W 
 75 2-, W 
 36 32 W 
 
 11,743 
 3i 805 
 4,307 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 35- 72 
 
 76 24 17. 16 
 
 S 75 41 E 
 N 86 28 E 
 N 29 II E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 75 40 W 
 86 32 W 
 29 13 W 
 
 3. 986 
 
 10, 825 
 
 11, 070 
 
 Jere. 
 Chef. 
 Wap. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 39. 48 
 
 76 22 45. 64 
 
 S 52 21 E 
 N 86 18 E 
 N 17 21 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 52 20 W 
 86 21 W 
 17 22 W 
 
 1,816 
 
 8, 400 
 
 9. 993 
 
 Jere. 
 Chef. 
 Wap. 
 
 5 
 
 38 36 51. 72 
 
 76 22 33. 70 
 
 N 87 58 E 
 N 66 07 E 
 N 00 08 E 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 88 02 W 
 66 07 W 
 00 08 W 
 
 Q, 168 
 
 1,231 
 3,000 
 
 Cook Point Windmill. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 SHARPS. 
 
 (Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. jj, j6, and j/.l 
 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 39. 40 
 
 76 20 43. 16 
 
 S 62 38 E 
 
 N 63 26 E 
 N 40 31 W 
 
 N 62 36 W 
 
 S 63 28 w 
 S 40 32 E 
 
 7,797 
 5, 7. so 
 4,489 
 
 Brannock. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 58. 92 
 
 76 21 10. 24 
 
 N 71 57 E 
 N 38 37 W 
 N 76 43 W 
 
 S 72 00 W 
 S 38 38 E 
 S 76 44 E 
 
 6, 162 
 
 • 3, 526 
 
 I, 112 
 
 Chef. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 Jere. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 58. 72 
 
 Thence along 
 
 76 20 27. 22 
 
 county boundai 
 
 S 56 56 E 
 N 67 52 E 
 N 50 24 W 
 y as delineate 
 
 N 56 53 W 
 
 S 67 54 W 
 
 S 50 26 E 
 
 i on charts No 
 
 7,761 
 5, 096 
 4,332 
 s- 11, 36. M 
 
 Brannock. 
 Chef. 
 
 Sharps Island Light, 
 d 37 to comer No. i. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BLACK WALNUT. 
 
 {Outer Choplank River — Charts Nos. jj, j<5, and j/.) 
 
 197 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 19- 32 
 
 76 
 
 18 2i;. 64 , N 18 55 W 
 
 N 63 10 W 
 
 ' S 73 II w 
 
 S 18 55 E 
 S 63 12 E 
 N 73 13 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4,354 
 3.529 
 6,847 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 32. 44 
 
 76 
 
 19 53. 16 N 13 47 E 
 N 35 58 W 
 S 60 15 W 
 
 S 13 47 W 
 S 35 58 E 
 N 60 13 E 
 
 3,786 
 1,422 
 4,882 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 30. 48 
 
 76 
 
 20 13-35 
 
 N 13 01 W 
 S 20 30 W 
 S 39 50 E 
 
 S 13 01 E 
 N 20 30 E 
 N 39 48 W 
 
 2, 224 
 
 861 
 
 6,798 
 
 Southern M. E. Church. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Chef. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 30. 20 
 
 76 
 
 18 36. 52 
 
 N 33 01 W 
 sS 74 26 W 
 S 55 06 W 
 
 S 33 02 E 
 N 74 25 E 
 N 55 03 E 
 
 2, 061 
 2,970 
 7,640 
 
 Bar. 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 40 05. 28 
 
 76 
 
 17 58. 64 
 
 N 39 36 W 
 N 89 22 W 
 sS 64 05 W 
 
 S 39 37 E 
 S 89 23 E 
 N 64 02 E 
 
 3,333 
 3,864 
 8,081 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 6 
 
 38 39 29. 24 
 
 76 
 
 17 58.36 
 
 N 29 27 W 
 N 71 59 W 
 S 72 20 w 
 
 S 29 28 E 
 S 72 01 E 
 N 72 17 E 
 
 4,336 
 4, 069 
 7,636 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 SANDS. 
 [Outer Choptank River — Chart No. 33.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 05. 28 
 
 76 
 
 17 58- 64 
 
 N 39 36 W 
 N 89 22 W 
 S 64 OS W 
 
 S 39 37 E 
 S 89 23 E 
 N 64 02 E 
 
 3,333 
 3,864 
 8,081 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 30. 20 
 
 76 
 
 18 36. 52 
 
 N 33 01 W 
 S 74 26 W 
 S 55 06 W 
 
 S 33 02 E 
 N 74 25 E 
 N 55 03 E 
 
 2, 061 
 2,970 
 7,640 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 30. 48 
 
 76 
 
 i8 56.80 
 
 N 28 10 E 
 N 37 16 W 
 S 62 38 W 
 
 S 28 II W 
 S 37 17 E 
 N 62 38 E 
 
 3, 509 
 
 2,709 
 
 662 
 
 Change 1910. 
 Avalon . 
 Bar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 41 48. 84 
 
 76 
 
 17 59. 20 
 
 N 78 54 E 
 N 3 07 E 
 S 66 20 W 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 S 3 07 W 
 N 66 20 E 
 
 2,791 
 2,478 
 •2,304 
 
 Nelson 3 . 
 Change igio. 
 Bar. 
 
 S 
 
 38 40 56. 92 
 
 76 
 
 17 58. 88 
 
 N I 43 E 
 N 68 40 W 
 S 66 14 W 
 
 S I 43 w 
 S 68 41 E 
 N 66 12 E 
 
 4,227 
 2,274 
 4,214 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
I9S 
 
 Svrvcy oj Oyster Bars, Talbot County. Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATUR.\L OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 PLEASANT HILL. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. JJ, J4, and j6.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance' 
 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 04. 20 
 
 76 17 01. 08 
 
 N 16 28 E 
 N 54 28 W 
 N 89 10 W 
 
 S 16 29 w 
 S 54 29 E 
 S 89 II E 
 
 Yards. 
 4,240 
 
 4, 480 
 
 5, 385 
 
 Nelson -,. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 05. 28 
 
 76 17 58.64 
 
 N 39 36 W 
 N 89 22 W 
 S 64 OS W 
 
 S 39 37 E 
 S 89 23 E 
 N 64 02 E 
 
 3-333 
 3,864 
 8,081 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 Sharps Island Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 56. 92 
 
 76 17 58. 88 
 
 N I 43 E 
 N 68 40 W 
 S 66 14 W 
 
 S I 43 w 
 S 68 41 E 
 N 66 12 E 
 
 4,227 
 2,274 
 4,214 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 57. 06 
 
 76 17 00. 88 
 
 N 27 40 E 
 N 77 19 W 
 S 72 27 W 
 
 S 27 41 w 
 S 77 20 E 
 N 72 25 E 
 
 2,578 
 3-743 
 5.653 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 S 
 
 38 40 14. 76 
 
 76 17 01. 00 
 
 N 17 56 E 
 N 58 21 W 
 S 87 03 W 
 
 S 17 56 W 
 S 58 23 E 
 N 87 01 E 
 
 3,899 
 4,286 
 5.394 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 CHURCH HILL. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. Jj and J4.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 56. 92 
 
 76 
 
 17 58. 88 
 
 N I 43 E 
 N 68 40 W 
 S 66 14 W 
 
 S I 43 w 
 S 68 41 E 
 N 66 12 E 
 
 4,227 
 2,274 
 4,214 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 48. 84 
 
 76 
 
 17 59. 20 
 
 N 78 54 E 
 N 3 07 E 
 S 66 20 W 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 S 3 07 W 
 N 66 20 E 
 
 2,791 
 2,478 
 2,304 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 54. 74 
 
 76 
 
 17 00. 72 
 
 N 74 10 E 
 N 31 48 W 
 S 7= 55 W 
 
 S 74 II w 
 S 31 48 E 
 N 72 54 E . 
 
 I, 240 
 2,677 
 3.824 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 57. 06 
 
 76 
 
 17 00.88 
 
 N 27 40 E 
 N 77 19 W 
 S 72 27 W 
 
 S 27 41 W 
 S 77 20 E 
 N 72 25 E 
 
 2,578 
 3,743 
 5,653 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 WILD CHERRY TREE. 
 
 {Entrance Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 199 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 _ True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatioii 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 30. 48 
 
 76 
 
 18 56. 80 
 
 N 28 lo E 
 N 37 16 W 
 S 62 38 W 
 
 S 28 II w 
 S 37 17 E 
 N 62 38 E 
 
 3,509 
 
 2,709 
 
 662 
 
 Change 19 10. 
 Avalon . 
 Bar. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 38. 54 
 
 76 
 
 18 45- 48 
 
 N 59 33 E 
 N 47 25 W 
 S 85 52 W 
 
 S 59 33 W 
 
 S 47 25 E 
 N 8s 52 E 
 
 1,575 
 1,534 
 1,944 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Narrows. 
 
 Avalon. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 49. 28 
 
 76 
 
 18 17. 26 
 
 S 64 58 E 
 N 54 32 E 
 N 20 47 W 
 
 N 64 57 W 
 S 54 32 W 
 S 20 47 E 
 
 3,549 
 
 751 
 
 2,232 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change iqio. 
 Eagle. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 16. 70 
 
 76 
 
 iS 07. 44 
 
 S 82 15 E 
 N 12 56 E 
 N so 16 W 
 
 N 82 13 W 
 S 12 56 W 
 S 50 16 E 
 
 2, 990 
 
 1,575 
 2,776 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Narrows. 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 48. 84 
 
 76 
 
 17 59. 20 
 
 N 78 54 E 
 N 3 07 E 
 S 66 20 W 
 
 S 78 56 W 
 S 3 07 W 
 N 66 20 E 
 
 2,791 
 2,478 
 2,304 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 TURNROW. 
 
 (Entrance Harris Creek — Charts Nos. jj and 24-) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 16. 70 
 
 76 
 
 18 07. 44 
 
 S 82 IS E 
 N 12 56 E 
 N 50 16 W 
 
 N 82 13 W 
 S 12 56 W 
 S so 16 E 
 
 2,990 
 1,575 
 2,776 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Narrows. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 49. 28 
 
 76 
 
 18 17. 26 
 
 S 64 58 E 
 N 54 32 E 
 N 20 47 W 
 
 N 64 57 W 
 S 54 32 W 
 S 20 47 E 
 
 3,549 
 
 751 
 
 2,232 
 
 Nelson 3 . 
 Change 1910. 
 Eagle. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 44. 24 
 
 76 
 
 17 39.02 
 
 N 33 19 W 
 N 73 40 W 
 S 43 26 W 
 
 S 33 20 E 
 S 73 41 E 
 N 43 25 E 
 
 725 
 3,007 
 3,845 
 
 Change igio. 
 
 Narrows. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 23. 58 
 
 76 
 
 17 32- 14 
 
 S 72 35 E 
 N 24 00 W 
 N 63 18 W 
 
 N 72 34 W 
 S 24 01 E 
 S 63 19 E 
 
 2, 120 
 I, 426 
 3,433 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Narrows. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTBR BARS — Continued. 
 
 TILGHMAN WHARF. 
 
 {Entrance Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & 0. S. triangulatioii 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 30. 48 
 
 76 18 56. 80 
 
 N 28 10 E 
 N 37 16 W 
 S 62 38 W 
 
 S 28 II w 
 S 37 17 E 
 N 62 38 E 
 
 ,•?, 509 
 
 2,709 
 
 662 
 
 Change igio. 
 Avalon . 
 Bar. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 55.62 
 
 76 19 44.20 
 
 S 30 00 E 
 N 52 20 E 
 N 16 32 W 
 
 N 30 00 W 
 S 52 21 W 
 S 16 32 E 
 
 1.3.30 
 3.674 
 1.364 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Change 1910. 
 Avalon . 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 15. 82 
 
 76 iq 50. 27 
 
 S 24 15 E 
 N 63 00 E 
 N 19 59 W 
 
 N 24 IS W 
 S 63 01 W 
 S 19 59 E 
 
 2, 010 
 
 3.445 
 666 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Change 1910. 
 Avalon . 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 45. 90 
 
 76 19 41. 50 
 
 S 49 46 w 
 S II 47 E 
 vS 79 02 E 
 
 N 49 46 E 
 N II 47 W 
 N 79 03 W 
 
 601 
 2,909 
 2, 890 
 
 Avalon. 
 Bar. 
 Change 19 10. 
 
 S 
 
 38 43 09. 63 
 
 76 19 11.75 
 
 S 46 20 W 
 S 83 02 E 
 N 24 48 E 
 
 N 46 20 E 
 N 83 01 W 
 S 24 48 W 
 
 1,721 
 2, 067 
 I. 543 
 
 Avalon . 
 Change 191c. 
 Eagle. 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 38. 54 
 
 76 18 45. 48 
 
 N 59 3i E 
 N 47 25 W 
 S 8s 52 W 
 
 S 59 33 W 
 S 47 25 E 
 N 85 52 E 
 
 1.575 
 1.534 
 1,944 
 
 Change igio. 
 Narrows. 
 Avalon . 
 
 CHANGE. 
 (Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 a , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 38. 54 
 
 76 18 45. 48 
 
 N 59 33 E 
 N 47 25 W 
 S 85 52 W 
 
 S 59 33 W 
 S 47 25 E 
 N 8s 52 E 
 
 1.575 
 1.534 
 1.944 
 
 Change 19 10. 
 
 Narrows. 
 
 Avalon. 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 31. 82 
 
 76 18 32.34 
 
 S 45 20 E 
 N 77 36 E 
 N 27 57 E 
 
 N 45 20 W 
 S 77 36 w 
 S 27 58 W 
 
 1,421 
 
 9°3 
 2,442 
 
 Change 19 10. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 39- 24 
 
 76 18 18.86 
 
 vS 27 39 E 
 S 83 53 R 
 N 22 28 E 
 
 N 27 39 W 
 N 83 53 W 
 S 22 29 W 
 
 1, 410 
 528 
 
 2, 064 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 22. 44 
 
 76 18 02. 20 
 
 N 8 02 E 
 N 50 50 W 
 S 78 59 W 
 
 S 8 02 W 
 
 S ISO 51 E 
 N 78 58 E 
 
 2,4')S 
 I. 534 
 
 2.315 
 
 Rail. 
 
 Eagle. 
 
 Narrows. 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 49. 28 
 
 76 18 17. 26 
 
 S 64 58 E 
 N 54 32 E 
 N 20 47 W 
 
 N 64 57 W 
 S 54 32 W 
 S 20 47 E 
 
 3. 549 
 
 751 
 
 2, 232 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Eagle. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Ta/hot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 EAGLE POINT. 
 [Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o , „ 
 
 , „ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 31-82 
 
 76 18 32. 34 
 
 S 45 20 E 
 N 77 36 E 
 N 27 57 E 
 
 N 45 20 W 
 S 77 36 W 
 S 27 58 W 
 
 I. 421 
 
 903 
 
 2,442 
 
 Change igio. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 i-- 42 
 
 76 19 00. 68 
 
 S 59 55 E 
 N 83 55 E 
 N 41 33 E 
 
 N 59 54 W 
 S 83 56 W 
 S 41 33 W 
 
 2,033 
 1.639 
 2.854 
 
 Change iqio. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 42. 98 
 
 76 18 58. 40 
 
 S 51 01 E 
 S 83 22 E 
 N 45 so E 
 
 N 51 00 W 
 N 83 22 W 
 S 45 51 W 
 
 2, 185 
 1,580 
 2,556 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Hen." 
 
 Ball. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 47- 54 
 
 76 18 I},. 20 
 
 S 34 03 E 
 S 69 37 E 
 N 35 40 E 
 
 N 34 03 W 
 N 69 36 W 
 S 35 40 w 
 
 1,845 
 
 965 
 
 2, 002 
 
 Change iqio. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 s 
 
 38 44 11.83 
 
 76 18 36. 80 
 
 S 40 52 E 
 N 57 23 E 
 N 16 32 E 
 
 N 40 52 W 
 S 57 24 w 
 S 16 32 w 
 
 1,528 
 1,499 
 2, 001 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Warrior. 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 09. 12 
 
 76 18 21.80 
 
 S 29 33 E 
 N 43 56 E 
 N 28 46 W 
 
 N 29 11 W 
 S 43 56 w 
 S 28 46 E 
 
 1,224 
 1,249 
 1,351 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Dunk. 
 
 7 
 
 38 43 39. 24 
 
 \ 
 
 76 18 18.86 
 
 S 27 39 E 
 S 83 53 E 
 N 22 28 E 
 
 N 27 39 W 
 N 83 53 W 
 S 22 29 w 
 
 1, 410 
 528 
 
 2, 064 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 TURKEY NECK. 
 [Harris Creek — Chart No. jj. 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 43 39. 24 
 
 76 
 
 18 18.86 
 
 S 27 39 E 
 S 83 53 E 
 N 22 28 E 
 
 / 
 N 27 39 W 
 N 83 S3 W 
 S 22 29 w 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1, 410 
 528 
 
 2, 064 
 
 Change 1910. 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 09. 12 
 
 76 
 
 18 21.80 
 
 S 29 33 E 
 N 43 56 E 
 N 28 46 W 
 
 N 29 33 W 
 S 43 S6 W 
 S 28 46 E 
 
 1,224 
 1,249 
 1,351 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Dunk. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 04. 26 
 
 76 
 
 '7 55-44 
 
 N 44 57 W 
 S 72 08 W 
 S 5 54 W 
 
 S 44 58 E 
 N 72 08 E 
 N 5 54 E 
 
 I, go6 
 
 1,438 
 
 904 
 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 Hen. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 45- 80 
 
 76 
 
 18 06. 96 
 
 N 27 52 W 
 N 80 18 W 
 S 13 01 E 
 
 S 27 52 E 
 S 80 19 E 
 N 13 01 W 
 
 2,230 
 1,079 
 I. 509 
 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 Change 1910. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 boUNDARiES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MILL POINT. 
 
 {Harris Creek — Chart No. j^.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. trianeulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o , /, 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 04. 26 
 
 76 17 55-44 
 
 N 44 57 W 
 S 72 08 W 
 S 5 54 W 
 
 S 44 58 E 
 N 72 08 E 
 N 5 54 E 
 
 I, 906 
 
 1,438 
 
 904 
 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 Hen. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 09. 12 
 
 76 18 21.80 
 
 S 29 33 E 
 N 43 56 E 
 N 28 46 W 
 
 N 29 33 W 
 S 43 56 w 
 S 28 46 E 
 
 I, 224 
 1,249 
 
 I- 351 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Dunk. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 47- 38 
 
 76 18 25. 46 
 
 S 67 55 E 
 N 20 34 E 
 
 N 35 13 W 
 
 N 67 55 W 
 S 20 34 w 
 S 35 13 E 
 
 1,039 
 
 769 
 
 I, 041 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 51. 00 
 
 76 18 00. 90 
 
 N 59 44 W 
 S 79 17 w 
 S 31 15 w 
 
 S 59 45 E 
 N 79 16 E 
 N 31 15 E 
 
 1,446 
 I, 224 
 2,360 
 
 Hawk. 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 36. 98 
 
 76 17 55.72 
 
 N 49 04 W 
 N 79 37 W 
 S 41 23 w 
 
 S 49 05 E 
 S 79 38 E 
 N 41 23 E 
 
 1,834 
 1,362 
 2,059 
 
 Hawk. 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 
 HUNTS. 
 {Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 09. 12 
 
 76 18 21.80 
 
 S 29 33 E 
 N 43 56 E 
 N 28 46 W 
 
 N 29 33 W 
 S 43 56 w 
 S 28 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 I, 224 
 1,249 
 1,351 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 Dunk. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 11.83 
 
 76 18 36. 80 
 
 S 40 52 E 
 N 57 23 E 
 N 16 32 E 
 
 N 40 52 W 
 S 57 24 w 
 S 16 32 W 
 
 1, 528 
 
 1,499 
 
 2, 001 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Warrior. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 19. 42 
 
 76 18 54. 98 
 
 S 46 22 E 
 N 72 26 E 
 N 32 16 E 
 
 N 46 21 W 
 S 72 27 W 
 S 32 16 W 
 
 2,045 
 1,828 
 I, 966 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Warrior. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 25. 50 
 
 76 18 42. 80 
 
 S 35 37 E 
 N 76 17 E 
 N 26 32 E 
 
 N 35 37 W 
 S 76 17 W 
 S 26 32 w 
 
 1,988 
 1,463 
 I, 629 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Warrior. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 33. 24 
 
 76 18 44. 02 
 
 S 32 23 E 
 N 86 37 E 
 N 32 26 E 
 
 N 32 22 W 
 
 S 86 37 W 
 S 32 26 W 
 
 2,223 
 1,456 
 
 1,417 
 
 Hen. 
 Ball. 
 Warrior. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 38. 50 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 76 18 55. 12 
 
 omer No. 6 alo 
 ove, or inlet les 
 
 S 35 so E 
 
 S 87 00 E 
 
 N 45 57 E 
 
 ng the mean Ic 
 
 s than 100 yarc 
 
 N 35 49 W 
 N 86 59 W 
 S 45 57 W 
 w-water line c 
 is in width at 1 
 
 2, 534 
 1,749 
 1,465 
 f the shore 
 ts mouth a 
 
 Hen. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior, 
 to corner No. 
 t low tide. 
 
 , excluding 
 
 7 
 
 38 44 44 
 
 25 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 46.42 
 
 S 79 21 E 
 N 44 57 E 
 N 2 48 W 
 
 N 79 20 W 
 S44 57 W 
 S 2 48 E 
 
 I, 543 
 
 1,166 
 
 958 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 8 
 
 38 44 47- 
 
 38 
 
 76 
 
 18 
 
 25.46 
 
 S 67 55 E 
 N 20 34 E 
 N 35 13 W 
 
 N 67 55 W 
 S 20 34 w 
 S 35 13 E 
 
 1,039 
 
 769 
 
 1, 041 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Hawk. 
 
Siiivcy of Clyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SETHS POINT. 
 (Harris Creek — Chart No. Jj.) 
 
 203 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing; 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 44. 25 
 
 76 
 
 18 46. 42 
 
 S 79 21 E 
 N 44 57 E 
 N 2 48 W 
 
 N 79 20 W 
 S 44 57 W 
 S 2 48 E 
 
 y'ards. 
 
 I. 543 
 
 1,166 
 
 058 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 06. 30 
 
 76 
 
 iS 44. 22 
 
 S 54 48 E 
 N 83 55 E 
 N 7 06 E 
 
 N 54 48 W 
 S 83 55 W 
 S 7 06 W 
 
 1,785 
 
 770 
 
 !• 575 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 ' 
 
 38 45 01. 47 
 
 76 
 
 18 27. 00 
 
 S 49 13 E 
 N 51 47 E 
 N 8 34 W 
 
 N 49 i^ W 
 S 51 47 w 
 S 834 E 
 
 I,.S25 
 
 396 
 I. 744 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 51.00 
 
 76 
 
 18 00. go 
 
 N 59 44 W 
 S 79 17 w 
 S 31 IS w 
 
 S 59 45 E 
 N 79 16 E 
 N 31 15 E 
 
 1,446 
 I, 224 
 2,360 
 
 Hawk. 
 Dunk. 
 Eagle. 
 
 S 
 
 38 44 47- 38 
 
 76 
 
 18 25. 46 
 
 S 67 55 E 
 N 20 34 E 
 N 35 13 W 
 
 N 67 55 W 
 S 20 34 W 
 S 35 13 E 
 
 1.039 
 
 769 
 
 I, 041 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 LODGES. 
 
 {Harris Creek — Chart No. j.j.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 oi- 47 
 
 76 
 
 18 27. 00 
 
 S 49 13 E 
 
 N 51 47 E 
 N 834 W 
 
 N 49 13 W 
 S 51 47 w 
 S 834 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1.325 
 
 ,396 
 
 !• 744 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 06. 30 
 
 76 
 
 18 44. 22 
 
 S 54 48 E 
 N 83 55 E 
 N 7 06 E 
 
 N 54 48 W 
 S 83 55 W 
 S 7 06 W 
 
 1.785 
 770 
 
 I. 575 
 
 Ball. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 39- 46 
 
 76 
 
 18 54. 80 
 
 S 45 13 E 
 S 82 54 E 
 N 67 38 E 
 
 N 45 13 W 
 N 82 S4 W 
 S 67 39 W 
 
 1.472 
 2.054 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Edmond. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 20. 25 
 
 76 
 
 i8 lo. 74 
 
 N 32 12 W 
 S 75 22 W 
 S 37 49 W 
 
 S 32 12 E 
 N 75 22 E 
 N 37 49 E 
 
 I, 292 
 I, 020 
 I. .537 
 
 Smith. 
 Hawk. 
 Dunk. 
 
1 
 
 204 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 WALNUT. 
 
 {Harris Creek — Chart No. JJ.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 ' 
 
 38 45 20. 25 
 
 76 18 10. 74 
 
 N 32 12 W 
 S 75 22 W 
 S 37 49 W 
 
 S 32 12 E 
 N 75 22 E 
 N 37 49 E 
 
 Yards. 
 I, 292 
 I, 020 
 1.537 
 
 Smith. 
 Hawk. 
 Dunk. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 39- 46 
 
 76 18 54. 80 
 
 S 45 13 E 
 S 82 54 E 
 N 67 38 E 
 
 N 45 13 W 
 N 82 54 W 
 S 67 39 W 
 
 1,472 
 >>53i 
 2,054 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 Edmond. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 52- 64 
 
 76 18 36. 85 
 
 S 12 31 W 
 S 58 47 E 
 N 76 41 E 
 
 N 12 31 E 
 N 58 47 W 
 S 76 41 W 
 
 1,382 
 1,223 
 1,465 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 Edmond. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 53- 40 
 
 76 17 53. 60 
 
 N II 49 E 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 20 46 w 
 
 S II 49 W 
 N 88 42 E 
 N 20 46 E 
 
 775 
 I, 142 
 I, 612 
 
 Vine. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 SMITH POINT. 
 (Harris Creek — Chart No. jj.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Y'ards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 52. 64 
 
 76 
 
 18 36. 85 
 
 S 12 31 W 
 S 58 47 E 
 N 76 41 E 
 
 N 12 31 E 
 N 58 47 W 
 S 76 41 W 
 
 1,382 
 I, 223 
 1,465 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 Edmond. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 14. 47 
 
 76 
 
 18 17. 00 
 
 S 21 33 W 
 N 20 50 E 
 S 66 10 E 
 
 N 21 33 E 
 S 20 50 W 
 N 66 09 W 
 
 2,243 
 
 1,465 
 
 986 
 
 Hawk. 
 
 Edmond. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 00. 00 
 
 76 
 
 17 59. 00 
 
 S 2 59 E 
 N 78 II E 
 N 34 33 E 
 
 N 2 59 W 
 S 78 II W 
 S 34 33 W 
 
 884 
 
 436 
 
 1,215 
 
 Edmond . 
 
 Dan. 
 
 Cummings. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 53- 40 
 
 76 
 
 17 53- 60 
 
 N II 49 E 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 20 46 W 
 
 S II 49 w 
 N 88 42 E 
 N 20 46 E 
 
 775 
 1,142 
 I, 612 
 
 Vine. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 LITTLE NECK. 
 
 (Harris Creek — Charts Nos. ;j and 34.) 
 
 Car- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & f.. S tria 
 station 
 
 
 ol 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 53- 40 
 
 76 17 53.60 
 
 N II 49 E 
 S 88 43 W 
 S 20 46 VV 
 
 S II 49 W 
 
 N 88 42 E 
 N 20 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 775 
 I, 142 
 I, 612 
 
 Vine. 
 
 Smith. 
 
 Warrior. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 00. 00 
 
 76 17 59. 00 
 
 S 2 59 E 
 N 78 II E 
 N 34 33 E 
 
 N 2 59 W 
 S 78 ii VV 
 
 S 34 33 W 
 
 884 
 
 436 
 
 1,215 
 
 Edmond . 
 
 Dan. 
 
 Cummings. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 15.90 
 
 76 17 47- .5Q 
 
 S 58 54 w 
 S 15 43 E 
 S 84 29 E 
 
 N 58 54 E 
 N 15 43 W 
 N 84 28 W 
 
 1.519 
 464 
 899 
 
 Smith. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 Fox. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 13- 74 
 
 76 17 35- 30 
 
 N 6 45 E 
 N 77 21 W 
 S 28 00 w 
 
 S 6 45 W 
 S 77 21 E 
 N 28 00 E 
 
 541 
 332 
 423 
 
 Cummings. 
 
 Vine. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 
 RABBIT ISLAND. 
 
 {Harris Creek — Chart No. J4.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 46 13. 74 
 
 76 
 
 17 3.5-30 
 
 N 6 45 E 
 N 77 2i W 
 S 28 00 W 
 
 S 6 45 W 
 
 S 77 2i E 
 N 28 00 E 
 
 541 
 423 
 
 Cummings. 
 
 ViiK-. 
 
 Dan. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 25. 28 
 
 76 
 
 17 24.96 
 
 S 31 44 w 
 S 36 26 E 
 S 74 08 E 
 
 N 31 43 E 
 N 36 26 W 
 N 74 07 W 
 
 898 
 501 
 843 
 
 Dan. 
 Fox. 
 Koot. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 23. 38 
 
 76 
 
 17 00. 15 
 
 S 46 32 W 
 S 43 10 E 
 N 85 12 E 
 
 N 46 31 E 
 
 N 43 10 \y 
 
 S 85 12 W 
 
 492 
 229 
 886 
 
 Fox. 
 Koot. 
 Bozman. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 16. 70 
 
 76 
 
 17 00. 10 
 
 N 31 01 E 
 N 34 32 W 
 S 88 46 W 
 
 S 31 01 W 
 S 34 32 E 
 N 88 46 E 
 
 51° 
 
 447 
 
 i>254 
 
 Grace. 
 
 Rabbit. 
 
 Vine. 
 
2o6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAiv OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 DAWSON. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 I«atitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True beating 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / ,f 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 58. 32 
 
 76 15 41.88 
 
 N 41 38 E 
 N II 48 W 
 N 63 59 W 
 
 S 41 39 W 
 S II 48 E 
 S 64 01 E 
 
 4,344 
 4,356 
 6,387 
 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 Bar. 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 14. 76 
 
 76 17 01. 00 
 
 N 17 56 E 
 N 58 21 W 
 S 87 03 W 
 
 S 17 56 W 
 S 58 23 E 
 N 87 01 E 
 
 3,899 
 4,286 
 
 5, 394 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 57. 06 
 
 76 17 00.88 
 
 N 27 40 E 
 N 77 19 W 
 S 72 27 W 
 
 S 27 41 W 
 S 77 20 E 
 N 72 25 E 
 
 2,578 
 3,743 
 5,653 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Bar 
 
 Black. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 57. 08 
 
 76 16 09. 60 
 
 N 70 50 E 
 N 03 58 W 
 N 80 41 W 
 
 S 70 52 w 
 S 03 58 E 
 S 80 43 E 
 
 3-831 
 2, 289 
 
 5, 073 
 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 Bar. 
 
 FRANCE. 
 (Outer L'hoptank River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 57.06 
 
 76 
 
 17 00. 88 
 
 N 27 40 E 
 N 77 19 W 
 
 S 72 27 w 
 
 S 27 41 w 
 S 77 20 E 
 
 N 72 25 E 
 
 2,578 
 3,743 
 5, 65,^ 
 
 Nelson t,. 
 
 Bar. 
 
 Black. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 54. 74 
 
 76 
 
 I- 00. 72 
 
 N 74 10 E 
 
 N 31 48 W 
 S 72 55 W 
 
 S 74 II W 
 S 31 48 E 
 N 72 54 E 
 
 I, 240 
 2,677 
 3.824 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 55. 12 
 
 76 
 
 16 10. 76 
 
 S 79 09 E 
 
 N 21 22 W 
 
 N 79 08 W 
 S 21 23 E 
 
 3,716 
 349 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 08 W 
 
 N 77 06 E 
 
 5,104 
 
 Bar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 57. 08 
 
 76 
 
 16 og. 60 
 
 N 70 50 E 
 N 03 58 W 
 N 80 41 W 
 
 S 70 52 W 
 S 03 58 E 
 S 80 43 E 
 
 3,831 
 2,289 
 
 5,073 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Bar. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 GREAT MARSH. 
 
 {Oulcr Choptank River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 207 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 XS. S. C. & V. ,S. Uianeillatinn 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 54. 74 
 
 76 17 00. 72 
 
 N 74 10 E 
 N SI 48 W 
 S -2 55 W 
 
 S 74 II W 
 S 31 48 E 
 N 72 54 E 
 
 I, 240 
 2,677 
 3,824 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 07. 41 
 
 70 17 16. 12 
 
 S 86 49 E 
 N 28 30 W 
 S 64 30 W 
 
 N 86 48 W 
 S 28 31 E 
 
 N 64 28 E 
 
 I, 602 
 -< 103 
 3. 599 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 44. 90 
 
 76 17 04. 80 
 
 N 65 52 W 
 
 S 51 35 W 
 S 43 52 E 
 
 S 65 52 E 
 N St 33 E 
 N 43 51 W 
 
 1,427 
 4, 529 
 1.877 
 
 Change 19 10. 
 Bar. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 27.90 
 
 76 16 37. 15 
 
 N 60 22 W 
 vS 62 21 W 
 S 36 10 E 
 
 S 60 23 E 
 N 62 19 E 
 N 36 09 W 
 
 2, 339 
 
 4,830 
 
 967 
 
 Change 1910. 
 Bar. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 55. 12 
 
 76 lb 10. 76 
 
 S 79 09 E 
 N 21 22 W 
 S 77 08 W 
 
 N 79 08 W 
 S 21 23 E 
 
 N 77 06 E 
 
 3, 710 
 
 340 
 
 5, 104 
 
 Roys. 
 Nelson v 
 Bar. 
 
 LONG POINT WOODS. 
 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 44- 94 
 
 76 
 
 15 29. 76 
 
 S 82 06 E 
 N 41 17 E 
 
 N 61 05 W 
 
 N 82 OS W 
 S 41 17 w 
 S 61 06 E 
 
 2,591 
 2,732 
 I.. ^83 
 
 Roys. 
 Peary. 
 
 Nclsim 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 29. 78 
 
 76 
 
 16 05. 00 
 
 S 61 53 E 
 N 78 48 E 
 N 16 07 W 
 
 N 61 52 W 
 
 S 78 49 W 
 S 16 07 E 
 
 3,965 
 2,786 
 I, 130 
 
 Roys. 
 Peary. 
 
 Annette. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 57. 80 
 
 76 
 
 16 04. 68 
 
 S 9 09 w 
 N 81 ss E 
 N 2 20 VV 
 
 N 9 09 E 
 S 81 56 W 
 S 2 20 E 
 
 1,811 
 2,633 
 I, 140 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Cook. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 38. 10 
 
 76 
 
 IS 41- 50 
 
 N 62 35 E 
 N 49 15 W 
 S 38 42 w 
 
 S 62 35 W 
 S 49 16 E 
 N 38 42 E 
 
 2,247 
 1,234 
 1,440 
 
 Cook. 
 Annette. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 54. 64 
 
 76 
 
 15 07. 08 
 
 S 70 51 E 
 N 34 52 E 
 N 79 19 W 
 
 N 70 50 W 
 S 34 53 W 
 S 79 20 E 
 
 2,082 
 2, 104 
 1,843 
 
 Roys. 
 Peary. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
2o8 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 GREAT BAR. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 16. 56 
 
 76 14 46. 24 
 
 S 44 53 E 
 N 33 28 E 
 N 57 24 W 
 
 N 44 52 W 
 S 33 28 W 
 S 57 25 E 
 
 Yards. 
 2, 007 
 
 1,183 
 2,842 
 
 Roys. 
 Peary. 
 Annette . 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 38. 10 
 
 76 15 41. 50 
 
 N 62 35 E 
 
 N 49 15, W 
 S 38 42 'W 
 
 S 62 35 W 
 
 S 49 16 E 
 N 38 42 E 
 
 2,247 
 1,234 
 1,440 
 
 Cook. 
 Annette . 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 ■•' 
 
 38 43 23. 66 
 
 76 14 58. 42 
 
 N 27 22 W 
 N 81 35 W 
 S 70 34 w 
 
 S 27 23 E 
 S 81 36 E 
 
 N 70 33 E 
 
 1,547 
 1,816 
 2,198 
 
 Coal. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 Annette. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 26. 45 
 
 76 14 27.40 
 
 N 50 06 W 
 N 86 !•; W 
 
 S 46 04 W 
 
 S 50 06 E 
 S 86 16 E 
 
 N 46 03 E . 
 
 1,996 
 2,621 
 
 3, 970 
 
 Coal. 
 Myrtle. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 40. 56 
 
 76 14 45. 00 
 
 S 31 48 E 
 N 74 00 E 
 N 27 48 E 
 
 N 31 47 W 
 S 74 00 W 
 S 27 48 w 
 
 2.625 
 
 645 
 1, 076 
 
 Roys. 
 Peary. 
 Cook. 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 25. 02 
 
 76 14 37. 76 
 
 S 34 40 E 
 N 31 24 E 
 N 64 33 W 
 
 N 54 39 W 
 S 31 24 w 
 S 64 34 E 
 
 i,go8 
 
 822 
 2, 900 
 
 Irish. 
 
 Peary. 
 
 Annette. 
 
 BROWN. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 43 06. 34 
 
 76 
 
 15 5°- 75 
 
 N 25 59 W 
 S 77 59 W 
 S 17 32 W 
 
 S 25 59 E 
 N 77 58 E 
 N 17 32 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 945 
 
 70s 
 
 2,177 
 
 Myrtle. 
 Annette. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 21.80 
 
 76 
 
 16 15. 06 
 
 S 46 06 E 
 S 81 21 E 
 N 61 28 E 
 
 N 46 04 W 
 N 81 20 W 
 S 61 30 W 
 
 5,223 
 2,914 
 3,449 
 
 Roys. 
 Cook. 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 57. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 12. 66 
 
 S 36 43 E 
 N 72 35 E 
 N 23 04 E 
 
 N 36 43 W 
 S 72 36 w 
 S 23 04 w 
 
 2, 061 
 1,448 
 2, 122 
 
 Cook. 
 Ross. 
 Bald. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 37. 40 
 
 76 
 
 15 17-94 
 
 N 12 08 W 
 S 81 15 W 
 .S 52 31 W 
 
 S 12 08 E 
 N 81 14 E 
 N 52 30 E 
 
 932 
 I, 296 
 I, 962 
 
 Coal. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 
 Annette. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 DEEP NECK. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 209 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 23. 66 
 
 76 14 58. 42 
 
 N 27 22 W 
 N 81 S5 W 
 S 70 34 W 
 
 S 27 23 E 
 S 81 36 E 
 N 70 33 E 
 
 1.547 
 1,816 
 2, 198 
 
 Coal. 
 
 Myrtle. 
 Annette. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 37-40 
 
 76 15 17. 94 
 
 N 12 08 W 
 S 81 15 W 
 S 52 31 W 
 
 S 12 08 E 
 N 81 14 E 
 N 52 30 E 
 
 932 
 I, 296 
 I, 962 
 
 Coal. 
 Myrtle. 
 Annette . 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 57- 80 
 
 76 15 12. 66 
 
 S 36 43 E 
 N 72 35 E 
 N 23 04 E 
 
 N 36 43 W 
 S 72 36 W 
 S 23 04 w 
 
 2, 061 
 1,448 
 2, 122 
 
 Cook. 
 Ross. 
 Bald. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 31. 00 
 
 76 14 56. 40 
 
 S 54 14 E 
 N 25 46 E 
 N 35 55 W 
 
 N 54 13 W 
 S 25 46 W 
 S 35 55 E 
 
 1,173 
 
 g25 
 1,063 
 
 Ross. 
 Bald. 
 Skinner. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 40. 66 
 
 76 14 31. 02 
 
 N 62 05 E 
 
 N 27 54 W 
 S 78 55 w 
 
 S 62 06 W 
 
 S 27 54 E 
 N 78 54 E 
 
 1, 190 
 
 573 
 1,540 
 
 Willev. 
 
 Bald.' 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 II. 72 
 
 76 14 28. 66 
 
 N 32 51 E 
 N 12 34 W 
 N 66 38 W 
 
 S 32 51 W 
 S 12 34 E 
 S 66 39 E 
 
 1,825 
 1,519 
 1,715 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Bald, 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 43 26. 45 
 
 76 14 27. 40 
 
 N 50 06 W 
 N 86 15 W 
 S 46 04 W 
 
 S 50 06 E 
 S 86 16 E 
 N 46 03 E 
 
 1,996 
 2, 621 
 
 3>97° 
 
 Coal. 
 Myrtle. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 MULBERRY POINT. 
 
 {Broad Creelt — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 31.00 
 
 76 
 
 14 56. 40 
 
 S 54 14 E 
 N 25 46 E 
 N 35 55 W 
 
 / 
 N 54 13 W 
 S 25 46 W 
 S 35 55 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I, 173 
 
 925 
 
 1,063 
 
 Ross. 
 Bald. 
 Skinner. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 45- 90 
 
 76 
 
 15 25. 00 
 
 S 76 30 w 
 S 10 16 w 
 S 55 10 E 
 
 N 76 30 E 
 N 10 16 E 
 N 55 og W 
 
 911 
 
 480 
 2,081 
 
 Fairbanks. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 54- 54 
 
 76 
 
 IS 23- 72 
 
 S 61 16 W 
 S 8 53 W 
 S 48 30 E 
 
 N 61 16 E 
 N 8 53 E 
 N 48 30 W 
 
 I, 048 
 
 773 
 
 2,235 
 
 Fairbanks. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 47. 98 
 
 76 
 
 14 38' 43 
 
 S 67 34 W 
 S 20 47 E 
 S 57 13 E 
 
 N 67 34 E 
 N 20 47 W 
 N 57 12 W 
 
 1,424 
 1,346 
 1,591 
 
 Tobe. 
 Ross. 
 Cedar. 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 40. 66 
 
 76 
 
 14 31. 02 
 
 N 62 05 E 
 N 27 54 W 
 S 78 55 W 
 
 S 62 06 W 
 S 27 54 E 
 N 78 54 E 
 
 I, 190 
 
 573 
 
 1,540 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 53485—12 14 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 BROAD CREEK MIDDLEGROUND. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Charl No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 II. 72 
 
 / // 
 76 14 28. 66 
 
 N 32 51 E 
 N 12 34 W 
 N 66 38 W 
 
 S 32 51 w 
 S 12 34 E 
 S 66 39 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,825 
 1-519 
 I. 715 
 
 Willey, 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 40. 66 
 
 76 14 31.02 
 
 N 62 OS E 
 N 27 54 W 
 S 78 55 W 
 
 S 62 06 W 
 
 S 27 54 E 
 N 78 54 E 
 
 I, 190 
 
 573 
 
 1,540 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 46- 36 
 
 76 13 55-44 
 
 S 28 39 w 
 S 14 05 E 
 S 74 22 E 
 
 N 28 38 E 
 N 14 05 W 
 N 74 21 W 
 
 1,372 
 
 832 
 
 1,822 
 
 Ross. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 22. 42 
 
 76 13 47- 77 
 
 N 4 24 W 
 N 51 30 W 
 S 65 14 W 
 
 S 4 23 E 
 S 51 30 E 
 N 65 14 E 
 
 1,177 
 1,802 
 
 947 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 WELL POINT. 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 31.88 
 
 76 
 
 15 28. 24 
 
 S 68 15 E 
 N 14 39 E 
 N 26 21 W 
 
 N 68 14 W 
 S 14 39 W 
 S 26 21 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,931 
 860 
 
 734 
 
 Ross. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Pine. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 43. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 36. 14 
 
 S 12 05 W 
 S 27 26 E 
 N 44 47 E 
 
 N 12 05 E 
 N 27 26 W 
 S 44 47 W 
 
 571 
 453 
 605 
 
 Wire. 
 Tobe. 
 Skinner. 
 
 ^^ 
 
 38 44 47. 90 
 
 76 
 
 15 38. 16 
 
 S 5 25 W 
 S 25 52 E 
 N 58 44 E 
 
 N 5 25 E 
 N 25 51 W 
 S 58 44 W 
 
 699 
 600 
 560 
 
 Wire. 
 Tobe. 
 Skinner. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 02. 62 
 
 76 
 
 IS 35- 1° 
 
 S 9 55 E 
 S 62 44 E 
 N 38 00 E 
 
 N 9 55 W 
 N 62 44 W 
 S 38 00 W 
 
 I, 052 
 448 
 713 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Cabin. 
 
 S 
 
 38 44 35. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 24. 82 
 
 N 59 48 E 
 N 10 18 E 
 N 38 22 W 
 
 S 59 49 w 
 S 10 18 W 
 S 38 22 E 
 
 1,334 
 711 
 670 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Pine. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 POMPES. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 37. 46 
 
 76 15 57.38 
 
 S 37 56 w 
 S 52 OS E 
 S 76 16 E 
 
 N 37 56 E 
 N 52 05 W 
 N 76 IS W 
 
 518 
 560 
 793 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Wire. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 44. 24 
 
 76 15 53-42 
 
 S 33 35 W 
 S 30 29 E 
 S 57 55 E 
 
 N 33 34 E 
 N 30 29 W 
 N 57 55 W 
 
 764 
 665 
 785 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Wire. 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 47. 90 
 
 76 15 38. 16 
 
 S 5 25 w 
 
 S 25 52 E 
 N 58 44 E 
 
 N 5 25 E 
 N 25 51 W 
 S 58 44 w 
 
 699 
 600 
 560 
 
 Wire. 
 Tobe. 
 Skinner. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 43. 80 
 
 76 IS 36. 14 
 
 S 12 OS W 
 S 27 26 E 
 N 44 47 E 
 
 N 12 05 E 
 N 27 26 W 
 S 44 47 W 
 
 571 
 453 
 60s 
 
 Wire. 
 Tobe. 
 Skinner. 
 
 COOPERS POINT. 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 24. 64 
 
 76 
 
 16 06. 39 
 
 N 82 36 E 
 N 22 24 E 
 N 49 46 W 
 
 S 82 36 W 
 
 S 22 24 W 
 
 S 49 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 686 
 546 
 673 
 
 Wire. 
 
 Fairbanks. 
 
 Caulk. 
 
 ■" 
 
 38 44 36. 58 
 
 76 
 
 16 24. 00 
 
 S 59 27 W 
 S 45 28 E 
 N 81 24 E 
 
 N 59 27 E 
 N 45 27 W 
 S 81 24 W 
 
 552 
 540 
 681 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Fairbanks. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 42. 40 
 
 76 
 
 16 12. 09 
 
 S 58 53 W 
 S 6 58 E 
 S 58 24 E 
 
 N 58 53 E 
 N 6 58 W 
 N 58 24 W 
 
 923 
 
 580 
 974 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Wire. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 39. 60 
 
 76 
 
 16 04. 04 
 
 S 69 07 W 
 S 16 30 W 
 S 56 01 E 
 
 N 69 07 E 
 N 16 30 E 
 N 56 01 W 
 
 1.073 
 SOI 
 745 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Wire. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 JUDYS POINT. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. ^4.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 28. 26 
 
 76 16 38. 26 
 
 S 82 39 E 
 S 88 44 E 
 N 46 23 E 
 
 N 82 39 W 
 N 88 43 W 
 S 46 23 W 
 
 Yards. 
 768 
 1,521 
 
 453 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Wire. 
 
 Caulk. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 29. 01 
 
 76 16 48. 78 
 
 S 81 s8 E 
 S 83 14 E 
 
 N 64 38 E 
 
 N 81 58 W 
 N 83 13 W 
 S 64 38 W 
 
 185 
 
 1,047 
 
 670 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Caulk. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 37.06 
 
 76 16 46. 79 
 
 S 23 OS E 
 S 68 II E 
 N 88 22 E 
 
 N 23 05 W 
 N 68 II W 
 S 88 22 W 
 
 323 
 1,063 
 
 553 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Caulk. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 3S. 92 
 
 76 16 36. 46 
 
 S 29 32 w 
 S 63 28 E 
 N 79 03 E 
 
 N 29 32 E 
 N 63 28 W 
 S 79 03 W 
 
 297 
 798 
 28s 
 
 Ned. 
 
 Blanco. 
 
 Caulk. 
 
 BRUSHY POINT. 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 4S 02. 62 
 
 76 
 
 15 35- 10 
 
 S 9 55 E 
 S 62 44 E 
 N 38 00 E 
 
 / 
 
 N 9 55 W 
 N 62 44 W 
 S 38 00 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1, 052 
 
 448 
 
 713 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Cabin. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 03- 90 
 
 76 
 
 15 42.63 
 
 S 19 23 E 
 S 67 2S E 
 
 N 50 53 E 
 
 N ig 23 W 
 N 67 24 W 
 
 S 5° 53 W 
 
 I1I45 
 647 
 822 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Cabin. 
 
 3 
 
 38 4S 12. 80 
 
 76 
 
 15 36.64 
 
 S g 08 E 
 S 38 41 E 
 N 6s 32 E 
 
 N 9 08 W 
 N 38 40 W 
 S 6s 32 W 
 
 1-398 
 702 
 527 
 
 Tobe. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Cabin. 
 
 4 
 
 38 4S 14- 68 
 
 76 
 
 IS 28. 24 
 
 S 22 32 W 
 S 19 33 E 
 N 58 57 E 
 
 N 22 32 E 
 N 19 33 W 
 S 58 s8 W 
 
 851 
 650 
 ,301 
 
 Pine. 
 
 Skinner. 
 
 Cabin. 
 
 WILLEYS ISLAND FLATS. 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. ^4.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 46. 36 
 
 76 
 
 13 55-44 
 
 S 28 39 w 
 S 14 OS E 
 S 74 22 E 
 
 N 28 38 E 
 N 14 OS W 
 N 74 21 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1.372 
 
 832 
 
 1,822 
 
 Ross. 
 Cedar 
 Spencer. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 04- 60 
 
 76 
 
 14 27. 20 
 
 S 75 17 E 
 N 57 ,53 E 
 N 17 20 E 
 
 N 75 17 W 
 S 57 53 W 
 S 17 20 w 
 
 983 
 I, 00s 
 
 1,445 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Ray. 
 
 Grave. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 18. 92 
 
 76 
 
 14 25. 74 
 
 S SI 14 E 
 N 88 38 E 
 N 23 37 E 
 
 N 51 14 W 
 S 88 39 W 
 S 23 37 W 
 
 I, 170 
 814 
 978 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Ray. 
 
 Grave. 
 
 i 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WILLEYS ISLAND FLATS— Continued. 
 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. 34) — Continued. 
 
 213 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 19- 58 
 
 76 14 38. 14 
 
 S 58 40 E 
 N 88 32 E 
 N 39 27 E 
 
 N 58 39 W 
 S 88 32 W 
 S 39 27 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,452 
 I, 141 
 1,132 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Ray. 
 
 Grave. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 45 34- 03 
 
 76 14 32. 14 
 
 S 5 29 E 
 S 64 59 E 
 N 55 26 E 
 
 N 5 29 W 
 N 64 59 W 
 S 55 26 W 
 
 798 
 
 1,084 
 
 681 
 
 Rose. 
 Ray. 
 Grave . 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 45 40. 86 
 
 76 14 39. 10 
 
 N 78 08 E 
 N 30 24 E 
 N 33 48 W 
 
 S 78 08 W 
 S 30 24 W 
 S 33 48 E 
 
 761 
 
 589 
 I, 001 
 
 Grave . 
 Royal. 
 Mars. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 45 54. 63 
 
 76 14 37. 10 
 
 N 58 55 W 
 S 65 37 w 
 S 10 41 E 
 
 S 58 55 E 
 N 65 37 R 
 N 10 41 W 
 
 712 
 524 
 706 
 
 Mars. 
 
 Bengal 
 
 Gram. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 45 45- 50 
 
 76 14 10. 90 
 
 N SI 44 W 
 S 55 26 W 
 S 26 29 E 
 
 S 51 44 E 
 N 55 26 E 
 N 26 29 W 
 
 569 
 681 
 944 
 
 Royal. 
 Gram. 
 Ray. 
 
 
 9 
 
 38 45 14- 38 
 
 76 13 58. 24 
 
 N S3 =9 W 
 S 80 51 W 
 S IS 10 W 
 
 S 53 30 E 
 N 80 51 E 
 N IS ^9 E 
 
 1, 113 
 827 
 
 2, 227 
 
 Gram. 
 Rose. 
 Ross. 
 
 
 HOLLAND POINT. 
 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. J4.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 49- 42 
 
 76 
 
 14 52- 34 
 
 N 71 IS E 
 ■N 20 S3 W 
 N 51 23 W 
 
 S 71 16 W 
 S 20 53 E 
 S SI 24 E 
 
 Yards. 
 684 
 582 
 1,115 
 
 Royal. 
 
 Mars. 
 
 Woodill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 54. 52 
 
 76 
 
 IS 12.46 
 
 N 87 40 E 
 N 41 06 E 
 N 33 01 W 
 
 S 87 41 W 
 S 41 06 W 
 S 33 02 E 
 
 1,180 
 492 
 626 
 
 Royal. 
 
 Mars. 
 
 Woodill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 10. 07 
 
 76 
 
 15 25-37 
 
 S 23 46 E 
 S 77 03 E 
 N 22 52 E 
 
 N 23 46 W 
 N 77 03 W 
 S 22 53 W 
 
 575 
 682 
 616 
 
 Eastman . 
 
 Mars. 
 
 Venus. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 24. 96 
 
 76 
 
 IS 24-56 
 
 S 44 29 E 
 
 N 73 27 E 
 N 2 06 W 
 
 N 44 29 W 
 S 73 27 w 
 S 2 06 E 
 
 919 
 
 227 
 
 949 
 
 Mars. 
 
 Venus. 
 
 Willis. 
 
 5 
 
 38 46 28. 39 
 
 76 
 
 15 33-69 
 
 S 19 35 E 
 S 83 42 E 
 N 66 00 E 
 
 N 19 35 W 
 N 83 41 W 
 S 66 00 W 
 
 656 
 461 
 428 
 
 Woodill. 
 
 Venus. 
 
 Neptune. 
 
 6 
 
 38 46 32. 30 
 
 76 
 
 15 24. 60 
 
 N 44 40 W 
 S 61 13 W 
 S I 33 w 
 
 S 44 40 E 
 N 61 13 E 
 N I 33 E 
 
 605 
 273 
 75° 
 
 Marion . 
 
 Delta. 
 
 Woodill. 
 
 7 
 
 38 46 05. S3 
 
 76 
 
 15 00. 19 
 
 S 49 14 w 
 S 12 43 E 
 S 69 17 E 
 
 N 49 14 E 
 N 12 43 W 
 N 69 16 W 
 
 572 
 599 
 914 
 
 Eastman. 
 
 Bengal. 
 
 Royal. 
 
214 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HARRISON. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , ,. 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 41. 52 
 
 76 15 34.40 
 
 S 2 2S E 
 
 S 56 39 E 
 
 N 29 s8 E 
 
 N 2 25 W 
 N 56 39 W 
 S 29 58 W 
 
 443 
 489 
 
 451 
 
 Delta. 
 
 Neptune. 
 
 Willis. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 47. 08 
 
 76 15 30.33 
 
 S 75 58 W 
 S 33 26 E 
 N 30 06 E 
 
 N 75 57 E 
 N 33 26 W 
 S 30 06 W 
 
 282 
 548 
 234 
 
 Marion. 
 
 Neptune. 
 
 Willis. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 41. 62 
 
 76 IS 2S. 40 
 
 N 74 01 W 
 S 26 08 W 
 
 S 74 01 E 
 
 N 26 08 E 
 
 420 
 496 
 
 Marion. 
 Delta. 
 
 
 
 
 S 32 10 E 
 
 N 32 10 W 
 
 322 
 
 Neptune. 
 
 CEDAR POINT. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 44 15. 78 
 
 76 13 22.37 
 
 S 69 00 E 
 N 58 29 E 
 N 01 46 W 
 
 N 69 00 W 
 S 58 29 W 
 S 01 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,417 
 1,035 
 1,524 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 22. 42 
 
 76 13 47- 77 
 
 N 4 24 W 
 N 51 30 W 
 S 65 14 W 
 
 S 4 23 E 
 S 51 30 E 
 N 6s 14 E 
 
 1,177 
 1,802 
 
 947 
 
 Willey. 
 
 Bald. 
 
 Ross. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 46. 36 
 
 76 13 S5-44 
 
 S 28 39 W 
 
 S 14 OS E 
 S 74 22 E 
 
 N 28 38 E 
 
 N 14 05 W 
 N 74 2i W 
 
 1,372 
 
 852 
 
 1,822 
 
 Ross. 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 19. 25 
 
 76 12 54.44 
 
 S 43 09 E 
 N 18 44 E 
 N 29 09 W 
 
 N 43 08 W 
 S 18 44 W 
 S 29 10 E 
 
 856 
 
 447 
 I, 611 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 DRUM POINT. 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 19. 25 
 
 76 12 54-44 
 
 S 43 09 E 
 
 N 43 08 W 
 
 856 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 44 E 
 
 S 18 44 w 
 
 447 
 
 vSpencer. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 09 W 
 
 S 29 10 E 
 
 I, 611 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 46. 36 
 
 76 13 55- 44 
 
 S 28 39 W 
 
 N 28 38 E 
 
 1,372 
 
 Ross. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 14 OS E 
 
 N 14 OS W 
 
 832 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 74 22 E 
 
 N 74 21 W 
 
 1,822 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 53- 66 
 
 76 13 09. 80 
 
 N 83 47 W 
 
 S 83 47 E 
 
 1,099 
 
 Willey. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 43 35 W 
 
 N 43 35 E 
 
 1,454 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 29 0^ E 
 
 N 20 02 W 
 
 2, 042 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 3 along the mean low-water line r 
 
 f the shore to comer No. 4, 
 
 excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at 
 
 ts mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 31.81 
 
 76 12 49. 00 
 
 N 43 22 W 
 
 S 43 22 E 
 
 1,352 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 78 28 W 
 
 N 78 28 E 
 
 1,585 
 
 Cedar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 22 51 E 
 
 N 22 SI W 
 
 1,137 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 JOE HARRIS FLATS. 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 215 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatic 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 , » 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 50- 78 
 
 76 12 49. 30 
 
 N S3 18 E 
 N 20 E 
 N 21 IS W 
 
 S Si 19 w 
 S 20 w 
 S 21 IS E 
 
 561 
 1,386 
 2.539 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 00. 20 
 
 76 13 02.34 
 
 N 88 44 E 
 N 18 17 E 
 N IS 42 W 
 
 S 88 44 W 
 S 18 18 W 
 S 15 42 E 
 
 795 
 
 1. 123 
 
 2, 128 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 19. 2S 
 
 76 12 54.44 
 
 S 43 09 E 
 N 18 44 E 
 N 29 09 W 
 
 N 43 08 W 
 S 18 44 W 
 S 29 10 E 
 
 856 
 
 447 
 I, 611 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 00. 72 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 1 
 
 76 12 32.27 
 
 omer No. 4 aloi 
 ove, or inlet le 
 
 N 66 24 E S 66 24 W 932 Clark. 
 
 N 24 13 E S 24 13 W 749 Marshall. 
 
 S 22 51 E N 22 51 W 1 I, 137 Spencer, 
 ig the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 ^ than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 1 1 
 
 PIN CUSHION. 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. 34. 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 58- 18 
 
 76 12 14. 41 
 
 N 39 45 R 
 N 12 04 W 
 N 38 SI W 
 
 S 39 45 W 
 S 12 05 E 
 S 38 52 E 
 
 Yard's. 
 
 596 
 786 
 
 1.457 
 
 Clark. 
 
 Marshall. 
 Spencer. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 17. 84 
 
 76 12 30. 00 
 
 N 46 48 W 
 S s 56 w 
 S 29 12 E 
 
 S 46 49 E 
 N s 56 E 
 N 29 12 W 
 
 688 
 580 
 974 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Holly. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 20. 18 
 
 76 12 28. 20 
 
 N 54 29 W 
 S 9 18 W 
 S 24 43 E 
 
 S 54 29 E 
 N 9 18 E 
 N 24 43 W 
 
 67s 
 
 665 
 
 I, 024 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Holly. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 08. 74 
 
 76 12 04. 52 
 
 N 56 29 W 
 S 69 45 W 
 S 19 58 W 
 
 S s6 30 E 
 N 69 45 E 
 N 19 58 E 
 
 1,409 
 781 
 579 
 
 Spencer. 
 
 Marsh. 
 
 Holly. 
 
2l6 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 WILLEYS ISLAND. 
 
 {Broad Creek — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 56- 38 
 
 76 13 44. 48 
 
 S 60 31 E 
 N 73 57 E 
 N 2 54 E 
 
 N 60 30 W 
 S 73 57 W 
 S 2 54 w 
 
 Yards. 
 1,684 
 
 559 
 864 
 
 Spencer. 
 Hopkins. 
 Judge. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 11.68 
 
 76 13 45. 60 
 
 S 57 =7 E 
 N 61 30 E 
 N I 35 E 
 
 N 57 27 W 
 S 61 30 W 
 S I 35 W 
 
 671 
 
 534 
 
 I, 129 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Taft. 
 
 Harper. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 21.40 
 
 76 13 37-45 
 
 S 27 00 E 
 S 73 55 E 
 N 12 57 W 
 
 N 27 00 W 
 N 73 55 W 
 S 12 57 E 
 
 773 
 264 
 821 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Taft. 
 
 Harper. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 26. 42 
 
 76 13 46. 56 
 
 S 34 35 E 
 S 63 52 E 
 N 5 07 E 
 
 N 34 34 W 
 N 63 52 W 
 S 5 07 W 
 
 1.043 
 55° 
 634 
 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Taft. 
 
 Harper. 
 
 5 
 
 38 45 36. 14 
 
 76 13 34. 96 
 
 N 69 17 W 
 S 23 29 W 
 S 18 15 E 
 
 S 69 18 E 
 N 23 29 E 
 N 18 15 W 
 
 621 
 
 521 
 600 
 
 Thelma. 
 
 Judge. 
 
 Taft. 
 
 6 
 
 38 45 33- 40 
 
 76 13 29. 96 
 
 N 66 22 W 
 S 41 19 w 
 S 6 41 E 
 
 S 66 22 E 
 N 41 19 E 
 N 6 41 W 
 
 778. 
 514 
 481 
 
 Thelma. 
 
 Judge. 
 
 Taft. 
 
 7 
 
 38 44 56. 96 
 
 76 13 33.60 
 
 N 16 06 W 
 N 89 03 W 
 S 17 49 W 
 
 S 16 06 E 
 S 89 03 E 
 N 17 49 E 
 
 878 
 
 464 
 
 I, 224 
 
 Judge. 
 Willey. 
 Cedar. 
 
 FOX. 
 
 (Broad Creek — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 57. 50 
 
 76 
 
 13 42. 78 
 
 S 5 56 W 
 N 66 25 E 
 N 14 13 E 
 
 N 5 56 E 
 S 66 25 W 
 S 14 13 w 
 
 Yards. 
 419 
 226 
 
 553 
 
 Harper. 
 Ansley. 
 Beverly. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 04. 16 
 
 76 
 
 13 42. 68 
 
 S 4 06 W 
 S 56 52 E 
 N 48 23 E 
 
 N 4 06 E 
 N 56 52 W 
 S 48 23 w 
 
 643 
 245 
 504 
 
 Harper. 
 
 Ansley. 
 Samuel. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 08. 04 
 
 76 
 
 13 36. 80 
 
 S 46 30 W 
 S 10 40 E 
 N 47 23 E 
 
 N 46 30 E 
 N 10 40 W 
 S 47 23 w 
 
 381 
 269 
 302 
 
 Elmore. 
 Ansley. 
 Samuel. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 05. 96 
 
 76 
 
 13 31.08 
 
 N 14 28 E 
 N 34 30 W 
 S 65 49 W 
 
 S 14 28 W 
 S 34 30 E 
 N 65 49 E 
 
 283 
 
 305 
 468 
 
 Samuel. 
 Beverly. 
 Elmore. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 ROYSTON. 
 
 (Outer Choptank River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 217 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearin? 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. £ 
 
 5. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 08. 08 
 
 76 14 26. 04 
 
 N 87 14 E 
 N 16 51 E 
 N 36 21 W 
 
 S 87 15 w 
 S 16 52 w 
 
 S 36 22 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3,832 
 3>°4i 
 4,884 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 Roys. 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 12.32 
 
 76 15 ii- °° 
 
 N 74 19 E 
 N 32 28 W 
 N 87 04 W 
 
 S 74 20 W 
 S 32 28 E 
 S 87 06 E 
 
 2, 7!;4 
 2, 096 
 5.982 
 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 Bar. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 06. 98 
 
 76 14 28. 92 
 
 S 69 29 E 
 N 8 27 E 
 S 88 29 W 
 
 N 69 28 W 
 S 8 27 W 
 N 88 28 E 
 
 1,413 
 1,324 
 2,819 
 
 Irish. 
 Peary. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 05. 74 
 
 76 14 og. 20 
 
 S 89 26 W 
 S 22 28 E 
 S 60 30 E 
 
 N 89 24 E 
 N 22 27 W 
 N 60 30 W 
 
 3,340 
 
 1,144 
 
 921 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Irish. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 48. 26 
 
 76 13 52.96 
 
 N 81 36 W 
 S 00 56 E 
 N 69 53 E 
 
 S 81 38 E 
 N 00 56 W 
 S 69 54 W 
 
 3,810 
 467 
 397 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Irish. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 41 39. 16 
 
 76 13 56.66 
 
 N 46 41 E 
 N 16 18 W 
 N 76 46 W 
 
 S 46 41 w 
 S 16 iq E 
 S 76 48 E 
 
 646 
 2,342 
 3.771 
 
 Irish. 
 Peary. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 40 44. 14 
 
 76 13 52.40 
 
 S 70 41 E 
 N 00 14 W 
 N 54 18 W 
 
 N 70 39 W 
 S 00 14 E 
 S 54 20 E 
 
 3, ^^3 
 1,694 
 4,659 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 IRISH CREEK. 
 {Outer Choptank River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 38 39 44. 96 
 
 40 26. 10 
 
 38 41 16. i 
 
 38 41 52. 04 
 
 / 
 
 ,/ 
 
 76 13 
 
 II. 10 
 
 76 13 
 
 5°-38 
 
 76 13 
 
 52.40 
 
 76 13 
 
 21.94 
 
 76 13 
 
 16.44 
 
 S 76 23 E 
 N 62 23 E 
 N 16 35 W 
 
 S 81 41 E 
 N I 30 W 
 N 49 05 W 
 
 S 70 41 E 
 N 00 14 W 
 N 54 18 W 
 
 N 76 23 W 
 S 62 23 W 
 S 16 35 E 
 
 N 81 40 W 
 S I 30 E 
 S 49 06 E 
 
 N 70 39 W 
 S 00 14 E 
 S 54 20 E 
 
 N II 24 E S II 24 W 
 
 N 53 SI W S 53 51 E 
 
 N 70 36 W S 70 37 E 
 
 N 24 04 E I S 24 05 W 
 
 N 89 09 W S 89 09 E 
 
 S 58 09 W I N 58 09 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3,412 
 2,083 
 3,851 
 
 2, 916 
 2,304 
 S,°79 
 
 3,113 
 1,694 
 4,659 
 
 1, 142 
 1, 006 
 4,865 
 
 772 
 
 593 
 I, 128 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Creek. 
 Roys. 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 Ila. 
 
 Irish. 
 
 Roys. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 IRISH CREEK— Continued. 
 {Outer Choptank River — Chart No. 34) — Continued. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance - 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 41 19. 58 
 
 76 13 04.64 
 
 N 12 43 W 
 N 21 18 W 
 N 68 31 W 
 
 S 12 43 E 
 S 21 18 E 
 S 68 31 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1.051 
 2,003 
 
 1.365 
 
 Creek. 
 
 Pont. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 7 
 
 38 41 00. 00 
 
 76 13 03. 46 
 
 N 8 SI W 
 N 16 43 W 
 N 48 16 W 
 
 S 8 S2 E 
 S 16 43 E 
 S 48 17 E 
 
 I, 706 
 2,638 
 1.743 
 
 Creek. 
 Pont. 
 Roys. 
 
 8 
 
 38 40 41. 02 
 
 76 12 44.32 
 
 S 5° 55 E 
 N 18 17 W 
 N 4S 06 W 
 
 N so S4 W 
 S 18 17 E 
 S 45 07 E 
 
 1,467 
 2,450 
 2.550 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Creek. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 9 
 
 38 40 18.30 
 
 76 12 52. 02 
 
 S 55 48 E 
 S 83 16 E 
 N 31 59 W 
 
 N 55 47 W 
 N 83 IS W 
 S 32 00 E 
 
 3.403 
 1.352 
 3,026 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Roys. 
 
 CHOPTANK LUMPS. 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. 34 and 57.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 08. 00 
 
 76 13 46. 22 
 
 N 83 S2 E 
 
 S 83 S4 W 
 
 4,273 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N SI 26 E 
 
 S SI 27 w 
 
 3,549 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N I S9 W 
 
 S I S9 E 
 
 4,940 
 
 Roys. 
 
 
 Thence al 
 
 ong county boundary as delineated on Charts Nos. 34 and 37 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 58. 32 
 
 76 IS 41. 88 
 
 N 41 38 E 
 
 S 41 39 W 
 
 4,344 
 
 Roys. 
 
 
 
 
 N II 48 W 
 
 S II 48 E 
 
 4.356 
 
 Nelson 3. 
 
 
 
 
 N 63 S9 W 
 
 S 64 01 E 
 
 6.387 
 
 Bar. 
 
 .S 
 
 38 39 43. 30 
 
 76 13 4S. 60 
 
 S 80 10 E 
 
 N 80 08 W 
 
 4,295 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 69 41 E 
 
 S 69 42 W 
 
 2,941 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 2 SI W 
 
 S 2 SI E 
 
 3,751 
 
 Roys. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 BENONI. 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. ^4 and yj.) 
 
 219 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bsaring 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 48.40 
 
 76 II 45. 22 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 
 N 49 57 W 
 
 3,479 
 
 Castle. 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 09 E 
 
 S 43 10 W 
 
 ■^^iii 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 8 24 W 
 
 S 8 24 E 
 
 2, 905 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as 
 
 delineated on chart No. 3 
 
 7 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 05. 04 
 
 76 13 38- 98 
 
 S 68 56 W 
 
 N 68 S4 E 
 
 6, 512 
 
 Chef. 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 26 W 
 
 N 16 25 E 
 
 2,764 
 
 Dot. 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 II E 
 
 S 82 13 W 
 
 4,094 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 44. 96 
 
 76 13 II. 10 
 
 S 76 23 E 
 
 N 76 23 W 
 
 3,412 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 62 23 E 
 
 S 62 23 W 
 
 2,083 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 16 35 W 
 
 S 16 35 E 
 
 3,851 
 
 Roys. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 18.30 
 
 76 12 52. 02 
 
 S 55 48 E 
 
 N 55 47 W 
 
 3,403 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 16 E 
 
 N 83 15 W 
 
 1,352 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 
 
 N 31 59 W 
 
 S 32 00 E 
 
 3,026 
 
 Roys. 
 
 5 
 
 38 39 45. IS 
 
 76 12 00. 66 
 
 S 61 23 E 
 
 N 61 22 W 
 
 I, 660 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 N 17 40 E 
 
 S 17 40 W 
 
 3,27s 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 
 
 
 N 00 57 W 
 
 S 00 57 E 
 
 959 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 LIGHTHOUSE. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. j^, J5, and 57.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 38 48. 40 
 
 76 II 45. 22 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 N 43 09 E 
 N 8 24 W 
 
 N 49 57 W 
 S 43 10 W 
 S 8 24 E 
 
 3,479 
 1,533 
 2,905 
 
 Castle. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 45- 15 
 
 76 12 00. 66 
 
 S 61 23 E 
 N 17 40 E 
 
 N 57 W 
 
 N 61 22 W 
 
 S 17 40 w 
 S 57 E 
 
 I, 660 
 
 3,275 
 
 959 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 42. 88 
 
 76 10 50. 00 
 
 S 80 II E 
 N 36 36 E 
 N 61 12 W 
 
 N 80 II W 
 S 36 36 w 
 S 61 12 E 
 
 2,403 
 I, 261 
 2, 150 
 
 Landeye. 
 Boone. 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 4 
 
 38 39 16. 14 
 
 76 10 19. 78 
 
 S 47 34 E 
 N 72 34 E 
 N I 24 W 
 
 N 47 33 W 
 S 72 35 W 
 S I 24 E 
 
 3,057 
 1,645 
 1,915 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 Boone. 
 
 5 
 
 38 38 48. 64 
 Then 
 
 76 II 18, 98 
 ce along county 
 
 S 73 27 E 
 N 17 43 E 
 N 21 19 W 
 boundary as 
 
 N 73 25 W 
 
 S 17 43 W 
 
 S 21 19 E 
 
 ielineated on < 
 
 3,986 
 I 166 
 
 , 3,075 
 mart No. 3 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 Benoni 2. 
 J to comer No. i. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTBR BARS — Continued. 
 BACK SHORE. 
 
 {Outer Choptank River — Charts Nos. 24, J5, and jy.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / ,/ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 52-86 
 
 76 09 25. 36 
 
 N 47 35 E 
 
 S 47 36 W 
 
 I, 106 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 N 2 15 E 
 
 S 2 15 W 
 
 3-304 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 S 64 59 W 
 
 N 64 58 E 
 
 I, .538 
 
 Large Water Tank. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on charts Nos. 34 and 35 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 38 27. 80 
 
 76 10 07. 48 
 
 S 2 53 E 
 
 N 2 53 W 
 
 1,544 
 
 Castle. 
 
 
 
 
 S 77 23 E 
 
 N 77 22 W 
 
 1,978 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 N 30 22 E 
 
 S 30 22 w 
 
 2, 461 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 16. 14 
 
 76 10 19. 78 
 
 S 47 34 E 
 
 N 47 33 W 
 
 3.057 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 N 72 34 E 
 
 S 72 35 W 
 
 1,645 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 24 W 
 
 S I 24 E 
 
 1,915 
 
 Boone . 
 
 4 
 
 38 39 42. 88 
 
 76 10 50. 00 
 
 S 80 II E 
 
 N 80 II W 
 
 2,403 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 N 36 36 E 
 
 S 36 36 W 
 
 I, 261 
 
 Boone. 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 12 W 
 
 S 61 12 E 
 
 2, 150 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 5 
 
 38 40 04. 36 
 
 76 10 09. 62 
 
 N 47 36 W 
 
 S 47 36 E 
 
 428 
 
 Boone. 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 59 W 
 
 S 84 00 E 
 
 2,968 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 
 
 
 S 45 43 W 
 
 N 45 42 E 
 
 2, 067 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 5 along the mean low- water line of the shore to comer No. 6, excluding any 
 
 
 ere 
 
 ;k, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 6 
 
 38 39 39. 52 
 
 76 09 43. 38 
 
 N 41 52 W 
 
 S 41 53 E 
 
 1,512 
 
 Boone. 
 
 
 
 
 S 74 26 W 
 
 N 74 25 E 
 
 2, 256 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 8 03 W 
 
 N 8 02 E 
 
 4, 000 
 
 Castle. 
 
 7 
 
 38 39 25- 86 
 
 76 09 21. 68 
 
 N 34 54 W 
 
 S 34 54 E 
 
 744 
 
 Enter. 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 59 W 
 
 N 86 58 E 
 
 2,750 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 17 W 
 
 N 17 s6 E 
 
 3,680 
 
 Castle. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 7 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 8, excluding any 
 
 
 ere 
 
 ;k, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 8 
 
 38 38 14. 98 
 
 76 08 54. 49 
 
 N 57 03 W 
 
 S 57 04 E 
 
 4,131 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 59 05 W 
 
 N 59 04 E 
 
 2, 160 
 
 Castle. 
 
 
 
 
 S 10 18 E 
 
 N 10 18 W 
 
 3,944 
 
 Toot. 
 
 BACHELOR POINT. 
 
 {Entrance Tred Avon River — Charts Nos. 34 and JJ.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 42. 88 
 
 76 10 50. 00 
 
 S 80 II E 
 N 36 36 E 
 N 61 12 W 
 
 N 80 II W 
 S 36 36 W 
 S 61 12 E 
 
 2,403 
 I, 261 
 2, 150 
 
 Landeye. 
 Boone . 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 31. 52 
 
 76 II 46. 04 
 
 S 74 18 E 
 N 89 07 E 
 N 21 18 E 
 
 N 74 17 W 
 S 89 07 w 
 S 21 19 W 
 
 2,321 
 1,799 
 I, 672 
 
 Boone. 
 
 Bach. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 41. 52 
 
 76 10 47. 16 
 
 N 37 52 W 
 S 64 19 W 
 S 10 14 w 
 
 S 37 53 E 
 N 64 19 E 
 N 10 14 E 
 
 1,545 
 2,174 
 2,739 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 4 
 
 38 4G II. 94 
 
 76 10 i^. 64 
 
 S 26 25 w 
 N 84 09 E 
 N 9 29 W 
 
 N 26 25 E 
 S 84 09 W 
 S 9 29 E 
 
 1,897 
 320 
 699 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Boone. 
 
 Bach. 
 
 5 
 
 38 40 04. 36 
 
 76 10 09. 62 
 
 N 47 36 W 
 N 83 59 W 
 S 45 43 W 
 
 S 47 36 E 
 S 84 00 E 
 N 45 42 E 
 
 428 
 2,968 
 2,067 
 
 Boone. 
 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 FOX HOLE. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 24-) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 31.52 
 
 76 1 1 46. 04 
 
 S 74 18 E 
 N 89 07 E 
 N 21 18 E 
 
 N 74 17 W 
 S 89 07 w 
 S 21 ig W 
 
 Yards. 
 2,321 
 
 1,799 
 I, 672 
 
 Boone . 
 
 Bach. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 34- 55 
 
 76 11.49- 5° 
 
 S 25 16 E 
 S 87 46 E 
 N 25 39 E 
 
 N 25 16 W 
 N 87 45 W 
 S 25 4i W 
 
 2, 721 
 1,892 
 I, 614 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Bach. 
 
 Mutton . 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 34. 84 
 
 76 1 1 00. 60 
 
 S 43 53 E 
 S 87 38 E 
 N 13 43 E 
 
 N 43 52 W 
 N 87 38 W 
 S 13 43 W 
 
 1,375 
 
 646 
 
 1,208 
 
 First. 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 4 
 
 38 41 30.20 
 
 76 10 39. 72 
 
 N II 16 W 
 N 64 02 W 
 S 69 48 w 
 
 S II 16 E 
 S 64 02 E 
 N 69 47 E 
 
 1,357 
 
 793 
 
 I, 220 
 
 Bellevue. 
 Tred. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 05. 50 
 
 76 10 54. 52 
 
 N 15 15 W 
 N 61 24 W 
 S 45 14 w 
 
 S 15 15 E 
 S 61 24 E 
 N 45 13 E 
 
 I, 224 
 
 860 
 
 2,485 
 
 Tred. 
 Mutton. 
 Bedoni 2. 
 
 STONE CHURCH. 
 
 (Tred Avon River — Charts Nos. 34 and 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 
 
 51- 43 
 
 76 10 40. 10 
 
 N 23 01 W 
 N 52 02 W 
 S 59 16 W 
 
 ° ' 
 S 23 01 E 
 S 52 03 E 
 N 59 15 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1.795 
 1,440 
 
 2,497 
 
 Tred. 
 
 Mutton. 
 Benoni 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 
 
 30.20 
 
 76 10 39. 72 
 
 N II 16 W 
 N 64 02 W 
 S 69 48 W 
 
 S II 16 E 
 S 64 02 E 
 N 69 47 E 
 
 1,357 
 
 793 
 
 I, 220 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 
 
 14.64 
 
 76 10 30. 56 
 
 N 15 17 W 
 N 85 45 W 
 
 S 7 51 w 
 
 S 15 17 E 
 S 85 45 E 
 N 7 51 E 
 
 1,924 
 1,391 
 1,439 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 Bach. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 
 
 52. 62 
 
 76 10 27. 52 
 
 N 32 40 W 
 N 60 03 W 
 S 62 01 W 
 
 S 32 41 E 
 S 60 04 E 
 N 62 00 E 
 
 1,918 
 1,694 
 2,806 
 
 Tred. 
 Mutton. 
 Benoni 2. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 TOWN POINT. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. Sc G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 30. 20 
 
 76 10 39. 72 
 
 N II 16 W 
 N 64 02 W 
 S 69 48 w 
 
 S II 16 E 
 S 64 02 E 
 N 69 47 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,357 
 793 
 I, 220 
 
 Bellevue. 
 Tred. 
 
 Mutton. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 34. 84 
 
 76 II 00. 60 
 
 S 43 53 E 
 S 87 38 E 
 N 13 43 E 
 
 N 43 52 E 
 N 87 38 W 
 S 13 43 W 
 
 1,375 
 
 646 
 
 1,208 
 
 First. 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 57. 86 
 
 76 10 56. 40 
 
 S 24 56 W 
 S 33 40 E 
 N 23 50 E 
 
 N 24 56 E 
 N 33 39 W 
 S 23 50 W 
 
 646 
 965 
 435 
 
 Tred. 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 4 
 
 38 41 59. 18 
 
 76 10 41. 36 
 
 N 27 16 E 
 N 32 06 W 
 S 46 45 W 
 
 S 27 16 W 
 S 32 06 E 
 N 46 45 E 
 
 1,437 
 417 
 920 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 5 
 
 38 41 40. 68 
 
 76 10 37.32 
 
 N 16 II E 
 N i8 35 W 
 S 89 33 W 
 
 S 16 II W 
 S 18 35 E 
 N 89 33 E 
 
 1,979 
 
 1,031 
 
 776 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 STEWART ISLAND. 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 39. 80 
 
 76 10 14. 42 
 
 N I 35 W 
 N 42 50 W 
 N 89 01 W 
 
 S I 34 E 
 S 42 SI E 
 S 89 02 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,931 
 1,374 
 1,382 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 53. 54 
 
 76 10 27. 80 
 
 N 11 33 E 
 N 46 51 W 
 S 66 51 W 
 
 S II 33 w 
 
 S 46 S2 E 
 N 66 50 E 
 
 1,498 
 
 795 
 1,118 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 II. 24 
 
 76 10 15.34 
 
 N I 56 W 
 S 86 39 W 
 
 S 52 38 w 
 
 S I 56 E 
 N 86 38 E 
 
 N 52 37 E 
 
 872 
 1,708 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 4 
 
 38 41 50. 16 
 
 76 09 56. 96 
 
 N 18 02 W 
 N 64 46 W 
 S 36 04 W 
 
 S 18 02 E 
 S 64 46 E 
 
 N 36 04 E 
 
 1,663 
 
 1,542 
 I, 269 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff. 
 
 S 
 
 38 41 47-34 
 
 Thence from c 
 any creek, c 
 
 76 10 03. 06 
 
 omer No. 5 alo 
 ove, or inlet le. 
 
 N II 55 W 
 
 N 58 37 W 
 
 S 32 II W 
 
 ng the mean k 
 
 ,s than 100 yar 
 
 S II 55 E 
 
 S 58 37 E 
 
 N 32 II E 
 
 )w- water line c 
 
 ds in width at 
 
 1,714 
 
 1,446 
 
 1,099 
 
 f tlie shore 
 
 its mouth 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Weather Biu-eau Staff, 
 to comer No. i, excluding 
 it low tide. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 GOOSE NECK. 
 [Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 53- 54 
 
 76 10 27. 80 
 
 N II 33 E 
 N 46 51 W 
 S 66 51 W 
 
 S II 33 W 
 S 46 52 E 
 N 66 so E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,498 
 795 
 1,118 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 OQ. 66 
 
 76 10 43. 56 
 
 S 09 14 E 
 S 76 37 E 
 
 N 37 47 E 
 
 N 09 14 W 
 
 N 76 36 W 
 S 37 47 W 
 
 I, 216 
 
 I. 517 
 1,169 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Town. 
 
 Tar. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 22. 78 
 
 76 10 25.04 
 
 S 10 og W 
 
 S SI II E 
 N 25 14 E 
 
 N 10 09 E 
 N 51 10 W 
 S 25 14 W 
 
 I, 66g 
 
 1,266 
 
 533 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Town. 
 
 Tar. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 27. 00 
 
 76 10 35.42 
 
 S 00 38 w 
 S 53 24 E 
 N 55 55 E 
 
 N 00 38 E 
 N S3 24 W 
 S 55 55 W 
 
 1,786 
 
 1,570 
 606 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Town. 
 
 Tar. 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 38. 44 
 
 76 10 27. 60 
 
 S 5 57 W 
 S 38 34 E 
 S 81 01 W 
 
 N 5 57 E 
 N 38 34 W 
 N 81 01 W 
 
 2, 184 
 
 I, 691 
 
 297 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 Town. 
 
 Tar. 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 32. 28 
 
 76 10 00. 40 
 
 S 59 41 W 
 S 16 45 E 
 S 36 23 E 
 
 N 59 40 E 
 N 16 45 W 
 N 36 23 W 
 
 1,5" 
 1, 164 
 1,428 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Town. 
 
 Mud. 
 
 7 
 
 38 42 11.24 
 
 76 10 15.34 
 
 N I 56 W 
 S 86 39 W 
 S 52 38 W 
 
 S I 56 E 
 N 86 38 E 
 N 52 37 E 
 
 872 
 
 911 
 
 1,708 
 
 Tar. 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 Tred. 
 
 PECKS POINT. 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 24.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 50. 16 
 
 76 09 56. 96 
 
 N 18 02 W 
 
 S 18 02 E 
 
 1,663 
 
 Tar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 46 W 
 
 S 64 46 E 
 
 1,542 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 04 W 
 
 N 36 04 E 
 
 I, 269 
 
 Weather Bureau Staff. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 II. 24 
 
 76 10 15.34 
 
 N I 56 W 
 
 S I 56 E 
 
 872 
 
 Tar. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 39 W 
 
 N 86 38 E 
 
 911 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 52 38 W 
 
 N 52 37 E 
 
 1,708 
 
 Tred. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 32. 28 
 
 76 10 00. 40 
 
 S 59 41 w 
 
 N 59 40 E 
 
 1,5" 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 45 E 
 
 N 16 45 W 
 
 1, 164 
 
 Town. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 23 E 
 
 N 36 23 W 
 
 1,428 
 
 Mud. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 18. 38 
 
 76 09 47. 40 
 
 S 79 52 W 
 
 N 79 52 E 
 
 1, 672 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 00 37 W 
 
 N 00 37 E 
 
 645 
 
 Town. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 33 E 
 
 N 36 33 W 
 
 848 
 
 Mud. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 19. 34 
 
 76 09 34. 80 
 
 S 26 43 w 
 
 N 26 43 E 
 
 759 
 
 Town. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 13 27 E 
 
 N 13 27 W 
 
 734 
 
 Mud. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 53 53 E 
 
 N S3 52 W 
 
 1,575 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 41 59- 24 
 
 76 09 47. 71 
 
 N 07 W 
 
 S 07 E 
 
 749 
 
 Peck. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 77 54 W 
 
 S 77 55 E 
 
 1,676 
 
 Bellevue. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 56 27 W 
 
 N 56 26 E 
 
 1,537 
 
 Riverview. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 6 along the mean lo 
 
 w-water line 
 
 f the shore 
 
 to comer No. 
 
 I, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yard 
 
 1 
 
 s in width at it 
 
 .s mouth at 
 
 low tide. 
 
 
?24 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIBS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — ^Continued. 
 
 MARES POINT. 
 {Tred A-von River— Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. 
 
 sta 
 
 S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / „ 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 41 59- 38 
 
 76 09 33. 54 
 
 S 78 21 E 
 
 N 78 21 W 
 
 1,265 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 29 E 
 
 S 43 29 W 
 
 852 
 
 Tall. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 48 W 
 
 S 26 48 E 
 
 834 
 
 Peck. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 06. 20 
 
 76 09 34. 06 
 
 S 68 49 E 
 
 N 68 49 W 
 
 1,343 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 57 01 E 
 
 S 57 02 W 
 
 715 
 
 Tall. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 35 09 W 
 
 S 35 09 E 
 
 630 
 
 Peck. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 15. 28 
 
 76 09 12. 56 
 
 S 35 S2 W 
 
 N 35 52 E 
 
 712 
 
 Mud. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 40 51 E 
 
 N 40 51 W 
 
 1,047 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 41 E 
 
 N 76 40 W 
 
 I, 132 
 
 Borough. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 30. 20 
 
 76 08 54.-6o 
 
 S 09 12 E 
 
 N 09 12 W 
 
 1,3" 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 39 21 E 
 
 N 39 21 W 
 
 988 
 
 Borough. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 10 W 
 
 S 86 10 W 
 
 1,321 
 
 Layor. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No 
 
 5, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yarc 
 
 is in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 39. 38 
 
 76 09 00. 22 
 
 S 35 49 E 
 
 N 35 49 W 
 
 1,323 
 
 Borough. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 80 12 E 
 
 S 80 12 W 
 
 825 
 
 Twin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 45 OS E 
 
 S 45 05 w 
 
 1,039 
 
 Weave. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 42. 98 
 
 76 08 44. 00 
 
 S 16 10 E 
 
 N 16 09 W 
 
 1,243 
 
 Borough. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 II E 
 
 S 87 II W 
 
 384 
 
 Twin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 26 38 E 
 
 S 26 38 W 
 
 685 
 
 Weave . 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 42 29. 82 
 
 76 08 32. 40 
 
 N 28 30 W 
 
 S 28 30 E 
 
 1,518 
 
 Spin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 01 W 
 
 S 68 01 E 
 
 756 
 
 Plain. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 23 W 
 
 N 16 23 E 
 
 1,335 
 
 Golds. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 41 59. 60 
 
 76 09 18. 92 
 
 N 78 04 E 
 
 S 78 05 W 
 
 1,297 
 
 Borough. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 08 E 
 
 S 18 08 W 
 
 643 
 
 Tall. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 45 58 W 
 
 S 45 58 E 
 
 I, 061 
 
 Peck. 
 
 
 LOUIS COVE. 
 {^red Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 1 
 
 38 41 44. 84 
 
 76 08 57. 82 
 
 N 42 53 E 
 N 17 53 W 
 N 46 54 W 
 
 S 42 54 W 
 § ^7 S3 E 
 S 46 SS E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,045 
 1, 165 
 1,808 
 
 Borough. 
 
 Tall. 
 
 Peck. 
 
 2 
 
 38 41 52. 00 
 
 76 09 21. 56 
 
 N 68 37 E 
 N 17 15 E 
 N 34 S3 W 
 
 S 68 37 W 
 S 17 15 W 
 S 34 53 E 
 
 1,438 
 
 908 
 
 I, 212 
 
 Borough. 
 
 Tall. 
 
 Peck. 
 
 3 
 
 38 41 59. 60 
 
 76 09 18. 92 
 
 N 78 04 E 
 N 18 08 E 
 N 45 58 W 
 
 S 78 05 W 
 S 18 08 W 
 S 45 58 E 
 
 1,297 
 
 643 
 1, 061 
 
 Borough. 
 
 Tall. 
 
 Peck. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 29. 82 
 
 76 08 32. 40 
 
 N 28 30 W 
 N 68 01 W 
 S 16 23 W 
 
 S 28 30 E 
 S 68 01 E 
 N 16 23 E 
 
 I, 518 
 
 756 
 
 1. 335 
 
 Spin. 
 Plain. 
 Golds. 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 17. 79 
 
 76 08 21. 60 
 
 N 29 12 E 
 N 13 30 W 
 N 55 04 W 
 
 S 29 13 W 
 S 13 30 E 
 S 55 05 E 
 
 1,369 
 
 893 
 
 1,203 
 
 Toe. 
 
 Twin. 
 
 Plain. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 BAMINGS COVE. 
 
 (Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 225 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 o{ 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 c 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 29. 10 
 
 76 08 12. 06 
 
 N 27 05 E 
 N 43 24 W 
 N 76 04 W 
 
 S 27 05 w 
 S 43 24 E 
 S 76 04 E 
 
 914 
 
 670 
 1.275 
 
 Toe. 
 
 Twin. 
 
 Plain. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 38. 25 
 
 76 08 26. 32 
 
 S 6 40 W 
 S 72 13 E 
 N S7 30 E 
 
 N 6 40 E 
 N 72 13 W 
 S 57 31 W 
 
 I, 042 
 
 599 
 940 
 
 Borough. 
 
 Layor. 
 
 Toe. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 54. 24 
 
 76 08 13. 62 
 
 S 16 10 W 
 S 18 02 E 
 S 74 14 E 
 
 N 16 10 E 
 N 18 02 W 
 N 74 14 W 
 
 1.639 
 760 
 
 863 
 
 Borough . 
 
 Layor. 
 
 Mistle. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 48. 86 
 
 76 oS 00. 52 
 
 S 76 49 w 
 S II 36 W 
 S 83 45 E 
 
 N 76 48 E 
 N II 36 E 
 
 N 83 45 W 
 
 786 
 
 487 
 
 Twin. 
 Layer. 
 Mistle. 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 33. 25 
 
 76 oS 06. 43 
 
 N 21 37 E 
 N 60 21 W 
 
 S 21 37 W 
 S 60 21 E 
 
 725 
 702 
 
 Toe. 
 Twin. 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 44 w 
 
 N 36 44 E 
 
 1,082 
 
 Borough . 
 
 OLD HOUSE POINT. 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , /, 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 34- 73 
 
 76 07 48. 46 
 
 N 12 20 E 
 
 S 12 20 W 
 
 827 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 18 25 W 
 
 S 18 25 E 
 
 657 
 
 Toe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 74 40 W 
 
 S 74 41 E 
 
 1,124 
 
 Twin. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 48. 86 
 
 76 08 00. 52 
 
 S 76 49 w 
 
 N 76 48 E 
 
 786 
 
 Twin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S II 36 W 
 
 N II 36 E 
 
 552 
 
 Layor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 83 45 E 
 
 N 83 45 W 
 
 487 
 
 Mistle. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 58. 40 
 
 76 07 47. 76 
 
 S 27 27 W 
 
 N 27 27 E 
 
 972 
 
 Layor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 21 25 E 
 
 N 21 25- W 
 
 402 
 
 Mistle. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 59 E 
 
 N 76 58 W 
 
 795 
 
 Venture. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 56. 28 
 
 76 07 38. 36 
 
 S 77 44 W 
 
 N 77 44 E 
 
 486 
 
 Toe 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 18 50 W 
 
 N 18 30 E 
 
 319 
 
 Mistle. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 78 26 E 
 
 N 78 26 W 
 
 536 
 
 Venture . 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 42 39. 14 
 
 76 07 35. 50 
 
 S 67 38 E 
 
 N 67 37 W 
 
 846 
 
 Deux. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 45 E 
 
 S 43 45 W 
 
 651 
 
 Venture. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 14 04 W 
 
 S 14 04 E 
 
 681 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 38. 80 
 
 76 07 38. 40 
 
 S 70 07 E 
 
 N 70 07 W 
 
 913 
 
 Deux. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 47 33 E 
 
 S 47 33 W 
 
 714 
 
 Venture . 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 33 W 
 
 S 7 34 E 
 
 677 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omerNo. 6 alon 
 
 g the mean low 
 
 water line of t 
 
 he shore to 
 
 :omer No. 7 
 
 excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, 
 
 or inlet less th£ 
 
 n 100 yards in 
 
 width at its n 
 
 outh at low 
 
 1 tide. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 42 47. 29 
 
 76 07 42. 20 
 
 N I 43 E 
 
 S I 43 w 
 
 385 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 61 50 W 
 
 S 61 50 E 
 
 423 
 
 Toe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 50 38 W 
 
 N 50 38 E 
 
 770 
 
 Layor. 
 
 
 53485- 
 
226 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 OLD HOUSE POINT— Continued. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Charl No. 34) — Continued. 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 8 
 9 
 
 38 42 45. 40 
 38 42 36. So 
 
 76 07 45. 94 
 76 07 46. 46 
 
 N 13 48 E 
 N 46 07 W 
 S 49 28 W 
 
 N 9 32 E 
 N 25 12 W 
 S 74 27 W 
 
 S 13 48 w 
 S 46 07 E 
 N 49 28 E 
 
 S 9 32 W 
 S 25 12 E 
 N 74 27 E 
 
 Yards. 
 461 
 381 
 653 
 
 749 
 611 
 SOI 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 Toe. 
 
 Layor. 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 Toe. 
 
 Layor. 
 
 TRIPPE. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. J4.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 „ 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 46. 45 
 
 76 07 
 
 25.^6 
 
 S 
 S 
 S 
 
 2 20 E 
 42 52 E 
 72 58 E 
 
 N 2 20 W 
 N 42 52 VV 
 N 72 58 \V 
 
 7-3 
 775 
 988 
 
 Crack. 
 Deux. 
 Cam. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 52.98 
 
 76 07 
 
 25. 60 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 I 22 E 
 33 26 E 
 61 29 E 
 
 N I 22 W 
 N 33 26 W 
 N 61 28 W 
 
 943 
 
 945 
 
 I, 067 
 
 Crack. 
 Deux. 
 
 Cam. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 52. 92 
 
 76 07 
 
 15- 85 
 
 s 
 
 s 
 
 14 03 \V 
 18 30 E 
 
 N 14 01 E 
 N 18 30 W 
 
 969 
 850 
 
 Crack. 
 Deux. 
 
 
 
 
 
 s 
 
 53 16 E 
 
 N 53 IS W 
 
 840 
 
 Cam. 
 
 4 
 
 38 42 46. 78 
 
 76 07 
 
 15-85 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 17 47 W 
 24 25 E 
 66 09 E 
 
 N 17 47 E 
 N 24 25 W 
 N 66 09 W 
 
 770 
 636 
 744 
 
 Crack. 
 Deux. 
 Cam . 
 
 BAKERS COVE. 
 (Tred Avon River — Charl No. 34.] 
 
 
 / 
 
 // 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42 
 
 24. 60 
 
 76 07 30. 20 
 
 N 67 03 E 
 N 17 54 E 
 N 14 53 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 67 03 w 
 17 54 W 
 14 53 E 
 
 i>i47 
 I, 009 
 I, 190 
 
 Cam. 
 Venture . 
 Trippe. 
 
 2 
 
 38 42 
 
 27.52 
 
 76 07 31. 92 
 
 N 72 28 E 
 N 22 25 E 
 N 13 54 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 72 28 W 
 22 25 VV' 
 
 13 54 E 
 
 1,158 
 
 933 
 
 1,083 
 
 Cam. 
 
 Venture. 
 
 Trippe. 
 
 3 
 
 38 42 
 
 . 00 
 
 76 07 09 12 
 
 N 28 12 E 
 
 N 24 27 W 
 N 68 21 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 28 12 W 
 24 28 E 
 68 21 E 
 
 640 
 596 
 940 
 
 Plow. 
 
 Venture. 
 
 Mistle. 
 
 4 
 
 3842 
 
 30.34 
 
 76 07 06. 10 
 
 N 15 45 E 
 N 23 03 W 
 N 59 01 W 
 
 s 
 s 
 s 
 
 15 46 w 
 23 04 E 
 59 01 E 
 
 819 
 
 834 
 
 1, 112 
 
 Plow. 
 
 Venture. 
 
 Mistle. 
 
Stirvey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MARSHY. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 42. 42. 98 
 
 76 08 44. 00 
 
 S 16 10 E 
 
 N 87 II E 
 N 26 38 E 
 
 N 16 09 W 
 S 87 II w 
 S 26 38 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1,243 
 384 
 685 
 
 Borough . 
 
 Twin. 
 
 Weave. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 00. 78 
 
 76 08 46. 58 
 
 S 37 50 E 
 
 N 88 IS E 
 N 2 2S E 
 
 N 37 so W 
 S 88 IS W 
 S 2 2S W 
 
 736 
 
 37S 
 911 
 
 Twin. 
 
 Weave. 
 
 Martin. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 03. 12 
 
 76 oS 58. 00 
 
 S 48 46 E 
 S 84 18 E 
 N 22 14 E 
 
 N 48 46 W 
 
 N 84 17 W 
 S 22 14 W 
 
 I, 002 
 680 
 899 
 
 Twin. 
 
 Weave. 
 
 Martin. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 11.90 
 
 76 08 57. 40 
 
 S 37 38 E 
 S 61 08 E 
 N 31 10 E 
 
 N 37 38 W 
 N 61 07 W 
 
 S 31 TO W 
 
 I, 207 
 752 
 626 
 
 Twin. 
 Weave. 
 Martin . 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 43 09.80 
 
 76 08 37. 38 
 
 N 18 39 W 
 S 88 38 W 
 S 28 07 W 
 
 S 18 :;9 E 
 N 88 38 E 
 N 28 07 E 
 
 641 
 
 594 
 
 1,208 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Spin. 
 
 Plain. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 42 52. 44 
 
 76 08 32. 56 
 
 N IS 34 W 
 N SI 35 W 
 S ss 26 W 
 
 S 15 34 E 
 S SI 35 E 
 N 55 26 E 
 
 1,238 
 920 
 
 845 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Spin. 
 
 Plain. 
 
 
 7 
 
 38 42 44. 64 
 
 76 oS 36. 46 
 
 N 36 30 W 
 S 69 56 W 
 S 6 42 E 
 
 S 36 30 E 
 N 69 56 E 
 N 6 42 W 
 
 1,038 
 
 632 
 
 1,259 
 
 Spin. 
 Plain. 
 Borough. 
 
 
 FLATTY. 
 (Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 38 43 18. so 
 
 76 oS 20. 96 
 
 N 16 59 W 
 N 63 49 W 
 S 73 19 W 
 
 S 16 59 E 
 S 63 49 E 
 N 73 19 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,070 
 712 
 1, 072 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Spin. 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 18. 96 
 
 76 08 26. 54 
 
 N 9 18 W 
 N 58 46 W 
 S 69 50 W 
 
 S 9 18 E 
 S 58 46 E 
 N 69 49 E 
 
 1,023 
 574 
 937 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Martin. 
 
 Spin. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 37- 76 
 
 76 oS 23. 26 
 
 N 7 59 W 
 N 33 58 W 
 S 59 48 W 
 
 S 7 59 E 
 S 33 58 E 
 N 59 48 E 
 
 949 
 451 
 668 
 
 Robertson. 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Martin. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 37. 22 
 
 76 08 17. 94 
 
 N 15 S3 W 
 N 4S 02 W 
 S 66 07 W 
 
 S IS S3 E 
 S 45 o2 E 
 N 66 07 E 
 
 996 
 
 5S4 
 786 
 
 Robertson. 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Martin. 
 
228 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS Continued. 
 
 OREM. 
 (Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. &. G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 20. 38 
 
 76 08 39. 86 
 
 S 16 54 E 
 
 N 16 54 W 
 
 679 
 
 Weave. 
 
 
 
 
 N 75 34 E 
 
 S 75 34 W 
 
 640 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 
 
 
 N II 01 E 
 
 S II 01 w 
 
 978 
 
 Neva. 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 35- 52 
 
 76 08 45. 46 
 
 S 16 35 E 
 
 N 16 34 W 
 
 I, 211 
 
 Weave. 
 
 
 
 
 S 65 26 E 
 
 N 6s 25 W 
 
 844 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 
 
 
 N 71 40 E 
 
 S 71 41 W 
 
 I, 119 
 
 Aye. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 37.06 
 
 76 08 41. 60 
 
 S II 21 E 
 
 N 11 21 W 
 
 1.237 
 
 Weave. 
 
 
 
 
 S 58 49 E 
 
 N 58 48 W 
 
 779 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 
 
 
 N 72 39 E 
 
 S 72 39 W 
 
 1,008 
 
 Aye. 
 
 4 
 
 38 43 22. 64 
 
 76 08 33. 48 
 
 N I II E 
 
 S I II W 
 
 S84 
 
 Neva. 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 34 W 
 
 S 60 34 E 
 
 353 
 
 Martin. 
 
 
 
 
 S S7 17 W 
 
 N S7 16 E 
 
 827 
 
 .Spin. 
 
 DOUBLE MILLS. 
 
 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 40. 22 
 
 76 08 20. 35 
 
 N 19 57 E 
 N 48 30 W 
 S 57 22 W 
 
 S 19 58 W 
 S 48 30 E 
 N 57 22 E 
 
 goi 
 439 
 
 778 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Martin, 
 
 2 
 
 38 43 43. 28 
 
 76 08 40. IS 
 
 S 45 41 E 
 N 84 23 E 
 N 48 09 E 
 
 N 45 41 W 
 S 84 23 W 
 S 48 09 W 
 
 877 
 
 930 
 
 1,115 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 Aye. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 3 
 
 38 43 48. 27 
 
 76 08 29.34 
 
 S 23 38 E 
 S 83 07 E 
 N 43 26 E 
 
 N 23 38 W 
 N 83 06 W 
 S 43 26 W 
 
 852 
 643 
 793 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 Aye. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 04. 00 
 
 76 08 23. 56 
 
 S 8 12 E 
 S 38 40 E 
 N 83 23 E 
 
 N 8 12 W 
 N 38 40 W 
 S 83 23 W 
 
 1-325 
 779 
 395 
 
 Hunter. 
 
 Aye. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 5 
 
 38 44 02. 62 
 
 76 08 10. 48 
 
 S 51 45 W 
 
 S 14 05 E 
 S 87 46 E 
 
 N 51 44 E 
 N 14 OS W 
 N 87 45 W 
 
 750 
 
 579 
 
 1,078 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Aye. 
 
 Wall. 
 
 6 
 
 38 44 05. 04 
 
 76 08 06. 64 
 
 S SI 40 w 
 
 S 3 3° E 
 S 82 46 E 
 
 N SI 39 E 
 N 3 30 W 
 N 82 46 W 
 
 880 
 643 
 983 
 
 Neva. 
 
 Aye. 
 
 Wall. 
 
 7 
 
 38 43 49. 83 
 
 76 07 54, 60 
 
 N 59 23 E 
 N 35 26 W 
 N 59 04 W 
 
 S 59 24 W 
 S 35 26 E 
 S 59 04 E 
 
 764 
 642 
 
 i.°37 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 Robertson. 
 
 8 
 
 38 43 51. 61 
 
 76 08 07. 14 
 
 N 71 36 E 
 N 5 05 W 
 N 49 43 W 
 
 S 71 36 W 
 S 5 05 E 
 S 49 43 E 
 
 I, 042 
 465 
 732 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 Robertson. 
 
 9 
 
 38 43 5°- 98 
 
 76 08 15. 40 
 
 N 73 49 E 
 N 20 04 E 
 N 34 31 W 
 
 S 73 49 W 
 S 20 04 w 
 S 34 31 E 
 
 1,257 
 516 
 599 
 
 Wall. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 Robertson. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 JOHNSTON. 
 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 229 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 1 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 43 53- 00 
 
 76 07 41. 02 
 
 N 35 II E 
 N 3 37 W 
 N 60 20 W 
 
 S 35 12 W 
 S 3 37 E 
 S 60 20 E 
 
 i>55i 
 648 
 842 
 
 Camden. 
 
 May. 
 
 Stretch. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 05. 14 
 
 76 07 43. 44 
 
 N 67 46 E 
 N 531 E 
 N 89 24 W 
 
 S 67 46 w 
 S 531 W 
 S 89 24 E 
 
 1, 089 
 
 239 
 667 
 
 Blossom. 
 
 May. 
 Stretch. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 13. 09 
 
 76 07 32. 32 
 
 S 43 29 W 
 S 9 58 E 
 
 N 78 35 E 
 
 N 43 29 E 
 N 9 58 W 
 S 78 36 W 
 
 I, 260 
 
 401 
 729 
 
 Aye. 
 Wall. 
 Blossom 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 06. 96 ! 
 
 1 
 
 76 07 27. 20 
 
 N 58 48 E 
 N 3 SI E 
 S 87 10 W 
 
 S 58 49 W 
 
 S 3 51 w 
 N 87 09 E 
 
 678 
 
 575 
 1,098 
 
 Blossom. 
 Peebee. 
 Stretch. 
 
 CAMDEN POINT. 
 {Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 16. 20 
 
 76 07 14. 46 
 
 N 21 37 E 
 N 48 40 W 
 S 79 55 W 
 
 S 21 37 w 
 S 48 40 E 
 N 79 54 E 
 
 Yards. 
 522 
 397 
 753 
 
 Camden. 
 Peebee. 
 May. 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 17. 27 
 
 76 07 20. 14 
 
 N 37 19 E 
 
 N 33 13 W 
 S 73 52 W 
 
 S 37 19 w 
 
 ?T 33 '3 E 
 N 73 52 E 
 
 564 
 270 
 617 
 
 Camden. 
 Peebee. 
 
 May. 
 
 3 
 
 38 44 36. 25 
 
 76 07 13. 58 
 
 N 24 00 W 
 S 63 17 W 
 S 19 04 E 
 
 S 24 00 E 
 N 63 17 E 
 N ig 04 W 
 
 652 
 143 
 674 
 
 Stab. 
 Neck. 
 Blossom. 
 
 4 
 
 38 44 35. 32 
 
 76 07 08. 40 
 
 N 32 40 W 
 S 82 56 W 
 S 07 50 E 
 
 S 32 40 E 
 N 82 56 E 
 N 07 50 W 
 
 745 
 267 
 611 
 
 Stab. 
 Neck. 
 Blossom. 
 
 WATERMELON POINT. 
 (Tred Avon River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 44 53. 40 
 
 76 07 12. 58 
 
 S 10 30 E 
 S 85 08 E 
 
 N 10 30 W 
 N 85 08 W 
 
 782 
 297 
 
 Camden. 
 Gash. 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 47 E 
 
 S 29 47 w 
 
 705 
 
 Melon . 
 
 2 
 
 38 44 53. 76 
 
 76 07 17. 54 
 
 S 19 18 E 
 
 S 85 00 E 
 
 N 19 18 W 
 
 N 8s 00 W 
 
 828 
 430 
 
 Camden. 
 Gash . 
 
 
 
 
 N 38 44 K 
 
 S 38 44 W 
 
 
 Melon, 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 22.30 
 
 76 07 04. 92 
 
 S 34 22 W 
 S 22 IS K 
 
 N 34 22 E 
 N 22 15 W 
 
 496 
 392 
 
 Water. 
 Melon. 
 
 
 
 
 N 73 00 E 
 
 S 73 00 W 
 
 666 
 
 Batcman. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 19. 90 
 
 76 07 01. 18 
 
 S 49 03 W 
 S 09 58 E 
 N 62 52 E 
 
 N 49 02 E 
 N 09 57 W 
 S 62 52 W 
 
 502 
 285 
 604 
 
 Water. 
 Melon. 
 Bateman. 
 
230 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 HOPKINS. 
 
 {Island Creek — Charts Nos. 34 and 55.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , „ 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 25. 86 
 
 76 09 21. 68 
 
 N 34 54 W 
 
 S 34 54 E 
 
 744 
 
 Enter. 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 59 W 
 
 N 86 58 E 
 
 2,750 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 
 
 
 S 17 57 W 
 
 N 17 56 E 
 
 3,680 
 
 Castle. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 39- 52 
 
 76 09 43. 38 
 
 N 41 S2 W 1 S 41 53 E 
 S 74 26 W N 74 25 E 
 S 8 o^ W N 8 02 E 
 
 1, 512 1 Boone. 
 
 2, 256 1 Choptank River Light. 
 4, 000 Castle. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 43. 22 
 
 76 09 32. 62 
 
 S 37 26 E 
 
 N 37 25 W 
 
 53° 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 S 85 18 E 
 
 N 85 17 W 
 
 945 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 39 E 
 
 S 86 40 W 
 
 1,729 
 
 Jay- 
 
 4 
 
 38 39 35- °8 
 
 76 09 09. 60 
 
 N 59 26 E 
 
 S 59 26 W 
 
 387 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 N 46 58 E 
 
 S 46 58 W 
 
 i> 147 
 
 Delahay. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 07 W 
 
 S 68 08 E 
 
 803 
 
 Enter. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 4 along the mean low- water line of the shore to corner No. i, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 WILLIS. 
 (Island Creek — Charts No. 24 and 55.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 47. 13 
 
 76 09 04. 78 
 
 S 36 53 W 
 
 N 36 52 E 
 
 691 
 
 Landeye . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 32 E 
 
 N 44 31 W 
 
 294 
 
 Berrj'. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 53 55 E 
 
 S 53 55 W 
 
 270 
 
 Straw. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 48. 80 
 
 76 09 19. 60 
 
 S 2 07 W 
 
 N 2 07 E 
 
 609 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 02 E 
 
 N 66 02 W 
 
 654 
 
 Berrv. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 80 26 E 
 
 S 80 26 W 
 
 619 
 
 Straw. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 39 52. 46 
 
 76 09 18. 72 
 
 S 3 35 W 
 
 N 3 35 E 
 
 734 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 55 53 E 
 
 N 55 53 W 
 
 694 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 88 00 E 
 
 N 87 S9 W 
 
 587 
 
 Straw. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 3 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 
 4, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 39 51-36 
 
 76 09 03. 92 
 
 S 32 10 W 
 
 N 32 10 E 
 
 821 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 27 30 E 
 
 N 27 30 W 
 
 397 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 79 49 E 
 
 S 79 49 W 
 
 982 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 ISLAND CREEK. 
 (Island Creek — Charts Nos. 34 and 55.) 
 
 231 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 LonBitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / /. 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 39 34. 20 
 
 76 08 45. 72 
 
 N 38 41 E 
 
 S 38.41 w 
 
 I, 219 
 
 Kent. 
 
 
 
 
 N 14 19 E 
 
 S 14 19 w 
 
 839 
 
 Delahay. 
 
 
 
 
 N 25 38 W 
 
 S 25 38 E 
 
 659 
 
 Straw. 
 
 2 
 
 38 39 5>-85 
 
 76 08 56. 52 
 
 S 76 17 W 
 
 N 76 17 E 
 
 I, 123 
 
 Enter. 
 
 
 
 
 S I 56 W 
 
 N I 56 E 
 
 369 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 08 E 
 
 N 76 08 W 
 
 794 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
 Thence from corner No. 2 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. 3, excluding any 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 40 01. 02 
 
 76 08 45. 80 
 
 S 23 35 W 
 
 N 23 35 E 
 
 739 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 S 44 19 E 
 
 N 44 i8 W 
 
 698 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 IS E 
 
 N 76 14 W 
 
 1,031 
 
 Mean. 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 00. 84 
 
 76 08 39. 00 
 
 S 35 18 W 
 
 N 3s 18 E 
 
 823 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 S 31 57 E 
 
 N i'l S7 W 
 
 582 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
 
 
 S 73 so E 
 
 N 73 49 W 
 
 876 
 
 Mean. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low water line of t 
 
 he shore to comer No. s, excluding anv 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 5 
 
 38 40 00. 68 
 
 76 08 28. 02 
 
 S 48 S9 W 
 
 N 48 58 E 
 
 1,051 
 
 Berry. 
 
 
 
 
 S 02 03 E 
 
 N 02 03 W 
 
 488 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
 
 
 S 66 3s E 
 
 N 66 3S W 
 
 600 
 
 Mean. 
 
 
 
 38 40 02. 45 
 
 76 08 21. 56 
 
 S 52 13 W 
 
 N 52 13 E 
 
 1,184 
 
 Berr)f. 
 
 
 
 
 S IS 39 W 
 
 N 15 39 E 
 
 570 
 
 Jay. 
 
 
 
 
 S SI S2 E 
 
 N SI S2 W 
 
 482 
 
 Mean. 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 6 along the mean low water line of t 
 
 he shore to corner No. 7, excludinsr anv 
 
 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 7 
 
 38 40 06. 18 
 
 76 08 12. 61 
 
 S 18 39 E 
 
 N 18 39 W 
 
 447 
 
 Mean. 
 
 
 
 
 N 89 13 E 
 
 vS 8g 15 W 
 
 471 
 
 Mas'Iin. 
 
 
 
 
 N M 18 E 
 
 S 34 18 w 
 
 424 
 
 Harry. 
 
 38 40 01 
 
 76 08 02. 
 
 N o^ 40 W I S 03 40 E ' 525 Harry. 
 
 N 8'"^ 08 W IS 83 08 E I 388 Kent. 
 
 I S 52 57 W j N 52 57 El 830 ; Jay. 
 
 Thence from corner No. 8 along the mean low water line of the shore to corner No. 9, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 38 39 53-7° 
 
 39 46- 72 
 
 Thence from corner No. 10 along the mean low water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding any 
 creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 76 08 02. 25 
 
 N 24 46 E 
 N 52 48 W 
 S 69 10 W 
 
 S 24 46 W 
 S 52 48 E 
 N 69 10 E 
 
 470 
 487 
 711 
 
 Maslin 
 Kent. 
 Jay. 
 
 76 08 04. 80 
 
 N IS 17 W 
 N 3i oq W 
 S 88 21 W 
 
 S IS 17 E 
 S 31 og E 
 N 88 21 E 
 
 241 
 619 
 597 
 
 Mean. 
 Kent. 
 Jay. 
 
232 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 MATTHEWS. 
 {Island Creek — Charts Nos. 24 and 55.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c. & 
 
 G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 40 10. 06 
 
 76 07 57. 76 
 
 N 33 03 E 
 
 S 33 04 W 
 
 699 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 34 59 W 
 
 S 34 59 E 
 
 268 
 
 Harry. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 01 W 
 
 N 63 01 E 
 
 568 
 
 Kent. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 40 II. 20 
 
 76 07 59. 18 N 37 25 E 
 
 S 27 25 W 
 
 689 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 N 32 39 W 
 
 S 32 39 E 
 
 214 
 
 Harry. 
 
 
 
 
 S 57 42 W 
 
 N 57 42 E 
 
 554 
 
 Kent. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 40 22. 80 
 
 76 07 47. 98 S 18 01 W 
 
 N 18 01 E 
 
 583 
 
 Maslin. 
 
 
 
 
 S S3 52 E 
 
 N S3 52 W 
 
 358 
 
 Healcy. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 66 43 E 
 
 S 66 43 W 
 
 650 
 
 Potato. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 40 19. 5o 
 
 76 07 41. 18 
 
 N 48 49 E 
 
 S 48 49 W 
 
 5S3 
 
 Potato. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 12 12 W 
 
 S 12 12 E 
 
 270 
 
 Charles. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 80 12 w 
 
 N 80 12 E 
 
 600 
 
 Harry. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low water line of the shore to 
 
 comer No 
 
 I , excluding any 
 
 
 ere 
 
 ek, cove, or inh 
 
 ;t less than loc 
 
 yards in width at its mouth at low 
 
 tide. 
 
 OLD ORCHARD. 
 
 {Miles River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 ^ 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 44.98 
 
 76 12 09. 46 
 
 S 40 29 E 
 S 78 19 E 
 
 N 40 29 W 
 N 78 18 W 
 
 540 
 2, 200 
 
 Stony. 
 Gibbs. 
 
 
 
 
 N 29 02 W 
 
 S 29 02 E 
 
 2, 206 
 
 Mill wind. 
 
 2 
 
 38 47 09- 58 
 
 76 12 34. 28 
 
 N 20. 42 W 
 N 86 12 W 
 
 S 20 42 E 
 S 86 12 E 
 
 I-I75 
 1,5-6 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank 
 
 
 
 
 S 39 02 E 
 
 N 39 02 W 
 
 1.597 
 
 Stony. 
 
 3 
 
 38 47 13.60 
 
 76 12 26. 40 
 
 N 32 54 W 
 S 88 59 W 
 
 S 32 54 E 
 N 88 59 E 
 
 I, 147 
 1,780 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 St. Michaels Water Tank 
 
 
 
 
 S 30 06 E 
 
 N 30 06 W 
 
 1,590 
 
 Stony. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 50. 94 
 
 76 II 53.28 
 
 S 7 08 W 
 S 69 31 E 
 N 2 35 E 
 
 N 7 08 E 
 N 69 31 W 
 S 2 35 W 
 
 617 
 
 1,855 
 2,085 
 
 Stony. 
 Gibbs. 
 Fair. 
 
Survey oj Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 GIBSONS FLATS. 
 
 {Miles River — Cliart No. 34). 
 
 233 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 21. 94 
 
 76 II. 00. 00 
 
 S 33 18 w 
 S 71 49 E 
 N 45 12 E 
 
 N 33 18 E 
 N 71 49 W 
 S 45 12 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 705 
 
 I, 015 
 
 467 
 
 Maiden. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 - 
 
 38 46 53. 50 
 
 76 II 46. 12 
 
 S 20 50 W 
 S 64 36 E 
 N 10 37 E 
 
 N 20 50 E 
 N 64 35 W 
 S 10 37 W 
 
 747 
 1,715 
 1,746 
 
 Stony. 
 Gibbs. 
 Leeds. 
 
 3 
 
 38 47 02. 96 
 
 76 12 00. 00 
 
 N 26 13 E 
 N44 57 W 
 S 5 40 E 
 
 S 26 13 W 
 S 44 58 E 
 N 5 40 W 
 
 i>5S7 
 1,868 
 1,023 
 
 Leeds. 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 4 
 
 38 47 11.24 
 
 76 II 37. 88 
 
 N 61 18 W 
 S 20 26 W 
 S 44 56 E 
 
 S 61 19 E 
 N 20 26 E 
 N 44 56 W 
 
 2, 171 
 1,383 
 1,884 
 
 Milhvind. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 S 
 
 38 47 01.30 
 
 76 II 27. 66 
 
 N 57 37 W 
 S 38 04 w 
 S 46 45 E 
 
 S 57 38 E 
 N 38 04 E 
 N 46 44 W 
 
 2,573 
 1, 220 
 
 1,457 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 
 
 38 4O 50. 92 
 
 76 1 1 00. 00 
 
 N 59 15 W 
 S 67 36 w 
 S 27 03 E 
 
 S 59 16 E 
 N 67 36 E 
 N 27 03 W 
 
 3,380 
 
 I, 604 
 
 728 
 
 Millwind. 
 
 Stony. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 BAZZLES HILL. 
 {Miles River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 I 
 
 / // 
 
 38 46 21. 94 
 
 / // 
 
 76 II 00. 00 
 
 S 33 18 w 
 S 71 49 E 
 N 45 12 E 
 
 / 
 
 N 33 18 E 
 N 71 49 W 
 S 45 12 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 705 
 
 I, 015 
 
 467 
 
 Maiden. 
 
 Long. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 44. 98 
 
 76 12 09. 46 
 
 S 40 29 E 
 S 78 19 E 
 N 29 02 W 
 
 N 40 29 W 
 N 78 18 W 
 S 29 02 E 
 
 540 
 2, 200 
 2, 206 
 
 Stonv. 
 Gibbs. 
 Millwind. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 50. 94 
 
 76 II 53. 28 
 
 S 7 08 W 
 S 69 31 E 
 
 N 2 35 E 
 
 N 7 08 E 
 N 69 31 W 
 S 2 35 W 
 
 617 
 
 1,855 
 2,085 
 
 Stony. 
 Gibbs. 
 Fair. 
 
 4 
 
 38 4() 53. 50 
 
 76 II 46. 12 
 
 S 20 so W 
 S 64 36 E 
 N 10 37 E 
 
 N 20 so E 
 N 64 35 W 
 S 10 37 W 
 
 747 
 1,715 
 1,746 
 
 Stony. 
 Gibbs. 
 Leeds. 
 
234 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 LONG POINT. 
 
 (Miles River — Chart No. j^.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 LaUtude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 44. 84 
 
 / // 
 
 76 10 37. 48 
 
 N 56 02 W 
 S 85 09 W 
 S 85 05 E 
 
 S 56 03 E 
 N 85 08 E 
 N 85 05 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I, 184 
 
 629 
 
 1,087 
 
 Maiden. 
 Bamett. 
 Comb. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 50. 45 
 
 76 10 47. 28 
 
 N 56 52 W 
 S 56 38 w 
 S 78 07 E 
 
 S 56 52 E 
 N 56 37 E 
 N 78 06 W 
 
 864 
 
 441 
 
 i>37° 
 
 Maiden. 
 Bamett. 
 Comb. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 57- 80 
 
 76 1 1 00. 00 
 
 N 59 56 W 
 S 3 46 w 
 S 72 28 E 
 
 S 59 56 E 
 N 3 46 E 
 N 72 28 W 
 
 447 
 
 491 
 
 I, 760 
 
 Maiden. 
 Bamett. 
 Comb. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 21. 94 
 
 76 1 1 00, 00 
 
 S 33 18 W 
 S 71 49 E 
 N 45 12 E 
 
 N 33 18 E 
 N 71 49 W 
 S 45 12 w 
 
 705 
 
 I. 015 
 
 467 
 
 Maiden. 
 
 Ix)ng. 
 
 Gibbs. 
 
 5 
 
 38 46 01. 44 
 
 76 10 23. 04 
 
 S 47 03 E 
 N I 39 W 
 N 85 44 W 
 
 N 47 03 W 
 S I 39 E 
 S 85 45 E 
 
 958 
 
 374 
 1.367 
 
 Comb. 
 Long. 
 Maiden. 
 
 BARNETT. 
 (Miles River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 45 40. 04 
 
 76 10 57. 24 
 
 S 38 36 E 
 N 87 33 E 
 N 44 04 W 
 
 N 38 36 W 
 S 87 33 W 
 S 44 04 E 
 
 1.159 
 1,605 
 
 151 
 
 HalL 
 
 Comb. 
 
 Bamett. 
 
 2 
 
 38 45 46. 02 
 
 76 II 03. 90 
 
 S 37 15 E 
 
 N 37 15 W 
 
 117 
 
 Bamett. 
 
 
 
 
 N 50 03 E 
 N 24 35 W 
 
 S 50 04 w 
 S 24 35 E 
 
 1.393 
 684 
 
 Long. 
 Maiden. 
 
 3 
 
 38 45 57. 80 
 
 76 II 00. 00 
 
 N 59 56 W 
 S 3 46 w 
 S 72 28 E 
 
 S 59 56 E 
 N 3 46 E 
 N 72 28 W 
 
 447 
 
 491 
 
 1,760 
 
 Maiden. 
 Bamett. 
 Comb. 
 
 4 
 
 38 45 5°- 45 
 
 76 10 47. 28 
 
 N s6 52 W 
 
 S 56 38 w 
 S 78 07 E 
 
 S 56 52 E 
 N s6 37 E 
 N 78 06 W 
 
 864 
 
 441 
 
 1,370 
 
 Maiden. 
 Bamett. 
 Comb. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 cox. 
 
 (Miles River — Chart No. 34.) 
 
 ^35 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulatiou 
 
 ot 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 I 
 
 38 46 i5. 13 
 
 76 09 22. 88 
 
 / 
 
 N 27 10 E 
 N 64 12 W 
 S 85 40 W 
 
 S 27 10 w 
 S 64 13 E 
 N 85 40 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 I, 052 
 
 911 
 
 1,603 
 
 Whit. 
 
 Hunting. 
 
 Long. 
 
 2 
 
 38 46 28. 88 
 
 76 09 26. 79 
 
 S 24 II W 
 S 33 37 E 
 N 71 02 E 
 
 N 24 II E 
 N 33 37 W 
 S 71 03 w 
 
 1,074 
 
 347 
 
 I, 056 
 
 Ham. 
 Kirk. 
 McConnell. 
 
 3 
 
 38 46 30. 98 
 
 76 og ig. $1 
 
 S 30 56 W 
 S 00 25 E 
 N 71 24 E 
 
 N 30 56 E 
 N 00 25 W 
 S 71 24 w 
 
 1,225 
 360 
 854 
 
 Ham. 
 Kirk. 
 McConncU. 
 
 4 
 
 38 46 24. 46 
 
 76 09 07. 19 
 
 N 5 46 E 
 N 73 35 W 
 S 88 03 W 
 
 S 546 w 
 S 73 35 E 
 N 88 02 E 
 
 658 
 
 756 
 
 I, 857 
 
 Whit. 
 Spree. 
 Beg. 
 
 5 
 
 38 46 20. 94 
 
 76 09 14. 50 
 
 N 47 SO E 
 
 N 18 31 E 
 N 57 59 W 
 
 S 47 SO W 
 S 18 31 W 
 
 S 57 59 E 
 
 911 
 816 
 
 627 
 
 McConnell. 
 
 Whit. 
 
 Spree. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 5 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. i, excluding 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 CHLORA POINT. 
 (Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 37 17.02 
 
 76 oS 23. 70 
 
 / 
 
 S 45 23 w 
 S 3 16 W 
 S 63 42 E 
 
 / 
 
 N 4S 22 E 
 N 3 16 E 
 N 63 41 W 
 
 Yards. 
 3,S8o 
 1,929 
 2,994 
 
 Le Compte. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 Thei 
 
 ice along count;; 
 
 f boundary as 
 
 delineated on 
 
 :hart No. 3 
 
 -to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 52-86 
 
 76 09 25. 36 
 
 N 47 35 E 
 N 2 IS E 
 S 64 59 W 
 
 S 47 36 w 
 S 2 IS w 
 N 64 58 E 
 
 I, 106 
 3- 304 
 1.538 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 Landeye. 
 
 Large water tank. 
 
 3 
 
 38 38 14. oS 
 
 76 08 54. 49 
 
 N 57 03 W 
 S S9 OS W 
 S io 18 E 
 
 S 57 04 E 
 N 59 04 E 
 N 10 18 W 
 
 4,131 
 2, 160 
 3- 944 
 
 Choptank River Light. 
 
 Castle. 
 
 Toot. 
 
 4 
 
 38 37 35- 40 
 
 76 08 J 8. 40 
 
 S 52 35 E 
 N 82 34 E 
 N 35 34 W 
 
 N 52 34 W 
 S 82 35 W 
 S 35 35 E 
 
 3.203 
 I. 516 
 I, 641 
 
 Howells. 
 Trappe. 
 Chlora. 
 
236 
 
 Survey 0} Oyster Bars, Talbot Comity, hid. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OK NATURAIv OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 BEACONS. 
 
 (Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S 
 stati 
 
 triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 <= / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 .38 .37 13. 20 
 
 76 06 50. 78 
 
 N 40 47 W 
 
 S 40 48 E 
 
 1,248 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 57 31 W 
 
 S 57 33 E 
 
 3,879 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 55 02 W 
 
 N 55 OI E 
 
 3,134 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 37 21. 58 
 
 76 07 45. 12 
 
 S 48 20 E 
 
 N 48 19 W 
 
 2,228 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 14 E 
 
 S 43 IS W 
 
 909 
 
 Trappe . 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 45 33 W 
 
 S 45 33 E 
 
 2,571 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 37 58. 10 
 
 76 07 52.94 
 
 N 70 44 W 
 
 S 70 44 E 
 
 1,725 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 15 36 w 
 
 N 15 35 E 
 
 3,437 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 34 36 E 
 
 N 34 35 W 
 
 3,295 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 38 06. 64 
 
 76 07 40. 13 
 
 N 81 52 W 
 
 S 81 51 E 
 
 1,987 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 20 W 
 
 N 19 20 E 
 
 3,813 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 27 03 E 
 
 N 27 02 W 
 
 1, ^68 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 Thence from comer No. 4 along the mean low- water line of the shore to comer No. 
 
 5, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in ^vidth at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 S 
 
 38 37 41.21 
 
 76 07 21. 59 
 
 N 6s 08 W 
 
 S 65 og E 
 
 2,709 
 
 Chlora. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 86 S2 W 
 
 N 86 so E 
 
 4,674 
 
 Large water t; 
 
 nk. 
 
 
 
 
 vS 32 36 W 
 
 N 32 36 E 
 
 3- 253 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 37 36- 75 
 
 76 07 01. 72 
 
 N 20 49 E 
 
 S 20 49 W 
 
 684 
 
 Gis. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 74 00 W 
 
 S 74 01 E 
 
 547 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S I 21 W 
 
 N I 21 E 
 
 5,098 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 omer No. 6 along the mean low- water line c 
 
 f the shore to comer No. 
 
 I, excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at 
 
 1 1 1 
 
 ts mouth at low tide. 
 
 
 LA TRAPPE. 
 
 (La Trappe Creek — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 / 
 
 " 1 
 
 37 
 
 49- 
 
 10 
 
 38 
 
 00. 
 
 36 
 
 76 06 57. 42 
 
 76 07 06. 94 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 N 
 
 IQ 
 
 22 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 33 
 
 35 
 
 W 
 
 S 
 
 67 
 
 24 
 
 w 
 
 S 
 
 9 
 
 50 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 67 
 
 35 
 
 E 
 
 N 
 
 52 
 
 26 
 
 E 
 
 S 19 22 W 
 
 S 33 35 E 
 N 67 24 E 
 
 N 9 50 W 
 
 N 67 35 W 
 S 52 27 W 
 
 Yards. 
 832 
 546 
 
 Rice. 
 Lan. 
 Trappe . 
 
 Grubin. 
 
 Gis. 
 
 Rice. 
 
 Thence from comer No. 2 along the mean low-water line of the shore to comer No. 
 any creek, cove, or inlet less than 100 yards in width at its mouth at low tide. 
 
 excluding 
 
 3838 
 
 02 
 
 40 
 
 3838 
 
 18 
 
 30 
 
 3838 
 
 II 
 
 96 
 
 76 07 03. 16 
 
 76 06 35.39 
 
 76 06 31. 00 
 
 S 2 31 E 
 S 51 12 E 
 N 51 46 E 
 
 S 57 01 w 
 
 S 44 20 W 
 
 S 17 42 w 
 
 N 87 59 W 
 S 72 26 W 
 S 37 SI w 
 
 N 2 31 W 
 N 51 II W 
 S 51 46 W 
 
 N 57 01 Z 
 N 44 20 E 
 N 17 42 E 
 
 S 87 59 E 
 N 72 26 E 
 N 37 SI E 
 
 866 
 361 
 
 545 
 
 366 
 
 1,749 
 647 
 
 423 
 
 1,050 
 
 510 
 
 Grubin. 
 
 Gis. 
 
 Rice. 
 
 Rice. 
 Trappe . 
 Inez. 
 
 Rice. 
 Lan. 
 Inez. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 LA TRAPPE— Continued. 
 
 {La Trappe Creek — Chart No. 55) — Continued. 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 station 
 
 6 
 
 38 38 00. 08 
 38 37 49. 40 
 
 76 06 53. q6 
 76 06 52. b4 
 
 N 25 58 E 
 N 77 56 W 
 S 14 37 W 
 
 N 10 56 E 
 N 43 50 W 
 S 70 10 w 
 
 S 23 58 w 
 S 77 57 E 
 N 14 37 E 
 
 S 10 56 W 
 S 43 57 E 
 N 70 10 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 455 
 402 
 814 
 
 7go 
 017 
 815 
 
 Rice. 
 
 Lan. 
 Grul)in , 
 
 Ricf. 
 Lan. 
 Trappe. 
 
 HOWELLS POINT. 
 
 (Middle Clwplaiik River— Charl Xo. J5-) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 , // 
 
 c . 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 36 08. 62 
 
 76 06 41. q8 
 
 N 60 42 E 
 
 S 60 43 w 
 
 3' 153 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 00 23 W 
 
 S 00 2 s E 
 
 980 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 82 15 VV 
 
 S 82 16 E 
 
 2,827 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 30 17.00 
 
 76 0(1 47. 70 
 
 N 66 31 E 
 
 S 66 32 W 
 
 3, 163 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N II 41 E 
 
 S II 41 w 
 
 712 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 52 W 
 
 S 87 53 E 
 
 2, 652 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 38 36 21.46 
 
 76 07 24. 53 
 
 S 63 26 E 
 
 N 63 25 W 
 
 3.578 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 63 c;7 E 
 
 S 63 57 W 
 
 1,246 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N \ 39 E 
 
 S I 39 w 
 
 2, 6qo 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 38. 20 
 
 76 07 55. 21 
 
 S 22 33 E 
 
 N 22 32 W 
 
 3,380 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 8g 28 E 
 
 N 89 27 W 
 
 1,930 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 22 43 E 
 
 S 22 43 w 
 
 2,303 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 5 
 
 38 37 04-47 
 
 76 07 41. 54 
 
 S 13 07 E 
 
 N 13 07 W 
 
 4, 115 
 
 Howard . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 04 E 
 
 N 60 03 W 
 
 1,810 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 23 04 E 
 
 S 23 05 w 
 
 1,346 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 6 
 
 38 36 55- 18 
 
 76 06 52. 64 
 
 N 26 16 W 
 
 S 26 16 E 
 
 1,731 
 
 Trappe. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 64 44 W 
 
 N 64 44 E 
 
 = ,785 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 5 34 W 
 
 N 5 34 E 
 
 3,713 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 Thence from c 
 
 orner No. 6 alo 
 
 ng the mean Ic 
 
 w-water line c 
 
 f the shore 
 
 to comer No. 
 
 , excluding 
 
 
 any creek, c 
 
 ovc, or inlet les 
 
 s than 100 yarc 
 
 .s in width at 
 
 ts mouth a 
 
 low tide. 
 
 
 ■J 
 
 38 36 23.08 
 
 76 06 39. 78 
 
 N 68 3^ E 
 
 S 68 36 W 
 
 2,890 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 34 W 
 
 S 7 34 E 
 
 496 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 87 52 w 
 
 N 87 51 E 
 
 2,862 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
 8 
 
 38 36 3°- 34 
 
 76 06 37. go 
 
 S 14 43 W 
 
 N 14 43 E 
 
 2, 954 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 45 59 E 
 
 N 45 59 W 
 
 2,734 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 72 56 E 
 
 S 72 57 W 
 
 2, 762 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 Q 
 
 38 36 13. 20 
 
 76 06 25. 27 
 
 N 58 57 E 
 
 S 58 58 W 
 
 2, 692 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 28 3s W 
 
 S 28 34 E 
 
 940 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 
 N 86 01 W 
 
 S 86 02 E 
 
 3,251 
 
 Toot. 
 
 
^38 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Aid. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 DICKINSON. 
 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. j§.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 o / // 
 
 / ./ 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 58. 78 
 
 76 05 55. 86 
 
 N 39 II E 
 
 S 39 12 w 
 
 2,419 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 N 43 06 W 
 
 S 43 06 E 
 
 1,797 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 46 06 W 
 
 N 46 05 E 
 
 2,586 
 
 Howard . 
 
 , 
 
 38 36 46. 24 
 
 76 06 _^,^. 60 
 
 S 38 25 W 
 
 N 38 25 E 
 
 369 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 14 17 W 
 
 N 14 17 E 
 
 3, 5°2 
 
 Howard . 
 
 
 
 
 N 83 48 E 
 
 S 83 49 W 
 
 2, 543 
 
 Red. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 55- 65 
 
 76 06 31. oS 
 
 S 26 00 W 
 
 N 26 00 E 
 
 675 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 14 05 w 
 
 N 14 05 E 
 
 3,825 
 
 Howard . 
 
 
 
 
 S 89 00 E 
 
 N 88 59 W 
 
 2,461 
 
 Red. 
 
 4 
 
 38 36 29. 84 
 
 76 05 41. 78 
 
 N 54 24 E 
 
 S 54 24 W 
 
 1,422 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 N 80 37 W 
 
 S 80 38 E 
 
 I, 622 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 38 12 W 
 
 N 38 II E 
 
 3,615 
 
 Howard . 
 
 5 
 
 38 36 40.84 
 
 76 04 43. 15 
 
 S 88 03 W 
 
 N 88 02 E 
 
 3,153 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 25 25 w 
 
 N 25 25 E 
 
 2, 495 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 S 49 18 E 
 
 N 49 17 W 
 
 3-215 
 
 Double. 
 
 6 
 
 38 36 24. 38 
 
 76 04 53. 36 
 
 N 81 10 W 
 
 S 81 II E 
 
 2, 916 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 25 14 W 
 
 N 25 14 E 
 
 1,878 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 20 E 
 
 N 60 ig W 
 
 3,117 
 
 Double. 
 
 7 
 
 38 36 10. 60 
 
 76 05 12. 54 
 
 N 71 30 E 
 
 S 71 31 w 
 
 3,391 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N 14 32 E 
 
 S 14 32 w 
 
 I, 526 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 58 W 
 
 S 68 59 E 
 
 2,544 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 The 
 
 nee along count 
 
 y boundary as 
 
 delineated one 
 
 ;hartNo. 35 
 
 to comer No. 8. 
 
 8 
 
 38 36 09- 56 
 
 76 05 26. go 
 
 N 20 46 E 
 
 S 26 46 W 
 
 1,693 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 N 64 34 W 
 
 S 64 35 E 
 
 2,208 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 50 39 W 
 
 N 50 38 E 
 
 3,401 
 
 Howard. 
 
 
 Then 
 
 :e along county 
 
 boundary as c 
 
 ielineated on c 
 
 ;hart No. 3 
 
 5 to corner No. i. 
 
 KIRBY. 
 
 (Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 36- 96 
 
 76 04 II. 95 
 
 S 87 00 W 
 
 N 86 59 E 
 
 I, 900 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 S 36 03 w 
 
 N 36 03 E 
 
 1,289 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 
 
 
 N 87 58 E 
 
 S 87 58 W 
 
 1,613 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as delineated on 
 
 2hart No. 35 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 36 10. 60 
 
 76 05 12. 54 
 
 N 71 30 E 
 
 S 71 31 W 
 
 3,391 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N 14 32 E 
 
 S 14 32 w 
 
 1,526 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 58 W 
 
 S 68 59 E 
 
 2,544 
 
 Howells. 
 
 3 
 
 38 36 24. 38 
 
 76 04 53. 36 
 
 N 81 10 W 
 
 S 81 II E 
 
 2, 916 
 
 Howells. 
 
 
 
 
 S 25 14 W 
 
 N 25 14 E 
 
 1,878 
 
 Command. 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 20 E 
 
 N 60 19 W 
 
 3, "7 
 
 Double. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 53- 98 
 
 76 03 49. 22 
 
 N 41 49 W 
 
 S 41 48 E 
 
 2, 708 
 
 Red. 
 
 
 
 
 S 76 36 W 
 
 N 76 35 E 
 
 1,714 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 
 
 
 S 40 OS W 
 
 N 40 05 E 
 
 2,113 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 239 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 SCRAPING LINE. 
 
 (Middle Choptatik River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 Oj- 79 
 
 76 03 26. 56 
 
 S 88 27 E 
 
 N 88 26 W 
 
 I, 670 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 19 15 E 
 
 S 19 16 W 
 
 I, 246 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 16 W 
 
 S 60 17 E 
 
 2,618 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 2 
 
 ^8 ^, 04. 16 
 
 76 0^ SI. 00 
 
 S 88 34 E 
 
 N 88 33 W 
 
 2.317 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 42 16 E 
 
 S 42 17 w 
 
 I. 573 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N qi ^8 W 
 
 S SI ^8 E 
 
 2,067 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 
 Then 
 
 ce along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 35 to comer No. ^ 
 
 ,1 
 
 38 35 19- 74 
 
 76 04 02. 77 
 
 S 77 29 E 
 
 N 77 28 W 
 
 2, 691 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 65 01 E 
 
 S 6s 01 W 
 
 I, 510 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 38 W 
 
 S 24 38 E 
 
 3.512 
 
 Red. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 11.64 
 
 76 OS 14. 60 
 
 S 77 06 E 
 
 N 77 05 W 
 
 1,388 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 54 E 
 
 S 5 54 W 
 
 gi6 
 
 Double. 
 
 
 
 
 N 68 16 W 
 
 S 68 17 E 
 
 2,781 
 
 Hambrooks Bar Beacon. 
 
 BOLINGBROKE SAND. 
 
 (Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 33.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 " 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 34- 04 
 
 76 02 
 
 SQ. S7 N 78 36 E 
 
 S 78 37 W 
 
 2, 006 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 44 54 E 
 
 S 44 55 W 
 
 1.353 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 7 s6 W 
 
 S 7 56 E 
 
 2,200 Double. 
 
 
 Thence along 
 
 county boundary as delineated on ( 
 
 ;hart No. 3s to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 3 i 40. 44 
 
 76 0? 
 
 12.48 N 8s 32 E 
 
 S 8s 33 W 
 
 2,314 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 60 13 E 
 
 S 60 13 W 
 
 1.494 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N I 07 E 
 
 S I 07 W 
 
 I. 963 
 
 Double. 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 13. 08 
 
 76 02 
 
 43. oS 
 
 S 85 34 w 
 
 N 8s 32 E 
 
 S,o68 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 19 14 W 
 
 N 19 14 E 
 
 2.497 
 
 Shoal . 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 57 53 E 
 
 N 57 53 W 
 
 675 
 
 Boling. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 03- 27 
 
 76 02 
 
 35- 1° 
 
 N 88 24 W 
 
 S 88 2S E 
 
 3.323 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 28 12 W 
 
 N 28 12 E 
 
 2, 299 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 6s 55 E 
 
 N 6s 55 W 
 
 1,444 
 
 Rear. 
 
 THE BLACK BUOY. 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. 33.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , /, 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 18. 74 
 
 76 01 58. 46 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 
 N 49 58 W 
 
 926 
 
 Ferr)-. 
 
 
 
 
 N 20 53 E 
 
 S 20 53 W 
 
 977 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 24 IS W 
 
 S 24 13 E 
 
 1,616 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 Thence along county boundary as ( 
 
 ielineated on ( 
 
 l^hart No. 35 to comer No. 2. 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 24. 13 
 
 76 02 28. 08 
 
 N 57 10 E 
 
 S S7 10 W 
 
 1,347 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 5 22 E 
 
 S s 22 W 
 
 1,298 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 S 60 s8 W 
 
 N 60 s8 E 
 
 1,456 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 46. 00 
 
 76 02 20. 24 
 
 S 89 3S E 
 
 N 89 35 W 
 
 925 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 8 51 W 
 
 S 8 SI E 
 
 562 
 
 Boling. 
 
 
 
 
 N 79 42 W 
 
 S 79 43 E 
 
 3,776 
 
 Cambridge. 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 32- 08 
 
 76 01 52. 26 
 
 N 84 IS E 
 
 S 84 16 W 
 
 2,403 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 
 
 
 N 21 41 E 
 
 S 21 41 W 
 
 498 
 
 Rear. 
 
 
 
 
 N 38 ss W 
 
 S 38 SS E 
 
 1,317 
 
 Boling. 
 
240 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SUGAR LOAF. 
 
 {Middle Choptank River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 : 
 
 38 34 18. 74 
 
 76 01 58. 46 
 
 S 49 58 E 
 N 20 53 E 
 N 24 13 W 
 
 N 49 58 W 
 S 20 53 W 
 S 24 13 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 926 
 
 977 
 
 1,616 
 
 Ferry. 
 Rear. 
 Boling. 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 32. 08 
 
 76 01 52. 26 
 
 N 84 15 E 
 N 21 41 E 
 N 38 55 W 
 
 S 84 16 W 
 S 21 41 W 
 
 S 38 55 E 
 
 2,403 
 
 498 
 
 I. 317 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Rear. 
 
 Boling. 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 26. 46 
 
 76 01 27.88 
 
 N 76 09 E 
 N 35 17 W 
 S 74 37 W 
 
 S 76 10 w 
 S 35 17 E 
 
 N 74 36 E 
 
 1,798 
 
 799 
 2,960 
 
 Whitehall. 
 Rear. 
 Shoal . 
 
 4 
 
 38 34 20.32 
 
 Then 
 
 76 01 26.22 N 69 29 E S 69 30 W 1,820 Whitehall. 
 N so 28 W S 30 28 E 996 Rear. 
 
 S 78 46 W N 78 45 E 2,967 vShoal. 
 ce along county boundary as delineated on Chart No. 31; to comer No. i. 
 
 i 1 1 1 
 
 CHANCELLOR POINT. 
 
 {Upper Choptank River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 34 20. 32 
 
 76 01 26. 22 
 
 N 69 29 E 
 N 30 28 W 
 S 78 46 W 
 
 S 69 30 W 
 S 30 28 E 
 N 78 45 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1,820 
 996 
 2,967 
 
 Whitehall. 
 Rear. 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 2 
 
 38 34 26. 46 
 
 76 01 27. 88 
 
 N 76 09 E 
 N 35 17 W 
 S 74 37 W 
 
 S 76 10 W 
 S 35 17 E 
 N 74 36 E 
 
 1,798 
 
 799 
 
 2, 960 
 
 Whitehall. 
 Rear. 
 
 Shoal. 
 
 3 
 
 38 34 42. 38 
 
 76 01 iS. 55 
 
 S 14 00 W 
 S 8s 57 E 
 N 43 S3 E 
 
 N 14 00 E 
 N 85 56 W 
 S 43 54 W 
 
 1.436 
 1.503 
 2,824 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 05. 22 
 
 76 01 23. 00 
 
 S 6 03 W 
 S 61 32 E 
 N 58 38 E 
 
 N 6 03 E 
 N 61 32 W 
 S 58 39 W 
 
 2,175 
 1.839 
 
 2,430 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 5 
 
 38 35 07. 06 
 
 76 00 48. 15 
 
 S 27 23 W 
 S 36 36 E 
 N 43 46 E 
 
 N 27 22 E 
 N 36 35 W 
 S 43 47 W 
 
 2,505 
 1, 169 
 1,667 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 6 
 
 38 34 39- 53 
 Ther 
 
 76 01 03. 10 
 ce along county 
 
 N I 17 W 
 N 79 17 W 
 S 30 15 W 
 boundary as ( 
 
 S I 17 E 
 
 S 79 18 E 
 
 N 30 15 E 
 
 lelineated on c 
 
 I. 731 
 1. 137 
 I. 502 
 hart No. 35 
 
 Barber. 
 
 Rear. 
 
 Ferry. 
 
 to comer No. i. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 BRITISH HARBOR. 
 
 {Upper Choptank River— Chart No. 55.) 
 
 241 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / „ 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 3S 14- 68 
 
 76 00 30. 08 
 
 N 72 03 E 
 N 35 29 E 
 N 59 07 W 
 
 S 72 04 w 
 S 35 29 W 
 S 59 07 E 
 
 3,094 
 I, 162 
 I, 063 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 25.36 
 
 76 00 55. 80 
 
 S 29 58 E 
 S 64 00 E 
 N 66 36 E 
 
 N 29 57 W 
 N 63 59 W 
 S 66 37 W 
 
 1,796 
 1,775 
 1,476 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 32. 84 
 
 76 00 48. 36 
 
 S 21 09 E 
 S 53 37 E 
 N 73 54 E 
 
 N 21 09 W 
 N 53 36 W 
 S 73 55 W 
 
 1,939 
 1,737 
 I, 206 
 
 Whitehall. 
 
 Shell. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 4 
 
 38 35 38. 06 
 
 76 00 19. 50 
 
 S 52 II W 
 S 27 44 E 
 S 66 47 E 
 
 N 52 II E 
 N 27 43 W 
 N 66 46 W 
 
 2,875 
 1,363 
 2, 671 
 
 Rear. 
 Shell. 
 Chief. 
 
 5 
 
 38 3S 33- 88 
 
 76 00 01. 76 
 
 S 59 24 W 
 S 8 46 E 
 S 65 19 E 
 
 N 59 23 E 
 N 8 46 W 
 N 65 18 W 
 
 3,185 
 1,078 
 2, 184 
 
 Rear. 
 Shell. 
 Chief. 
 
 6 
 
 38 35 29- 35 
 Ther 
 
 75 59 58-01 
 ce along counti 
 
 N 77 38 E 
 
 N 21 OS W 
 
 N 88 21 W 
 
 i boundary as 
 
 S 77 39 W 
 
 S 21 05 E 
 
 S 88 21 E 
 
 delineated on 
 
 2, 144 
 
 484 
 
 I, 762 
 
 chart No. 3 
 
 Gander. 
 Duck. 
 Barber. 
 5 to comer No. i. 
 
 GOOSE POINT. 
 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 35.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 29.35 
 
 75 59 58. 01 
 
 N 77 38 E 
 N 21 OS W 
 N 88 21 W 
 
 S 77 39 W 
 S 21 05 E 
 S 88 21 E 
 
 2,144 
 
 484 
 
 I, 762 
 
 Gander. 
 
 Duck. 
 
 Barber. 
 
 2 
 
 38 35 33- 88 
 
 76 00 01. 76 
 
 S 59 24 w 
 S 8 46 E 
 S 65 19 E 
 
 N 59 23 E 
 N 8 46 W 
 N 65 18 W 
 
 3,18s 
 1,078 
 2,184 
 
 Rear. 
 
 Shell. 
 Chief. 
 
 3 
 
 38 35 47. 52 
 
 75 59 45- 76 
 
 S 48 42 E 
 S 85 02 E 
 N 59 II E 
 
 N 48 42 W 
 N 85 01 W 
 S 59 12 W 
 
 2,078 
 
 1,777 
 
 . 2,385 
 
 Chief. 
 
 Gander. 
 
 War. 
 
 
 38 35 46. 40 
 
 75 59 12- 80 
 
 S 27 19 E 
 S 82 40 E 
 N 43 01 E 
 
 N 27 19 W 
 N 82 39 W 
 S 43 02 W 
 
 I, 502 
 
 906 
 
 1,724 
 
 Chief. 
 Gander. 
 
 War. 
 
 53485—12 16 
 
242 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 MILL BAM. 
 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. J5.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. 
 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 - / r. 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 35 46.40 
 
 75 59 12. 80 
 
 S 27 19 E 
 
 N 27 19 W 
 
 I, 502 
 
 Chief. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 82 40 E 
 
 N 82 39 W 
 
 906 
 
 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 1,724 
 
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 75 59 35- 54 
 
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 Chief. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 68 24 E 
 
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 Gander. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 75 59 25- 95 
 
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 75 59 02. 88 
 
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 933 
 
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 75 58 57- 27 
 
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 772 
 
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 ce along count> 
 
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 75 58 58. 80 
 
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 857 
 
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 75 59 10-36 
 
 S 25 31 E 
 S 71 34 E 
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 1,171 
 
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 75 59 °7- 98 
 
 S 20 49 E 
 S 58 II E 
 N 63 19 E 
 
 N 20 49 W 
 
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 75 58 56. 60 
 
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 N 50 50 E 
 
 N 13 28 W 
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 947 
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 (Upper Choptank River — Chart No. 55.) 
 
 
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 I 
 
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 75 58 57- 78 
 
 N 21 41 E 
 
 S 21 42 W 
 
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 S 61 00 E 
 
 732 
 
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 2 
 
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 75 58 55-44 
 
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 N 41 12 E 
 
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 1,990 
 
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 3 
 
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 75 58 37-02 
 
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 N 6 26 W 
 
 S 6 26 E 
 
 538 
 
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 N 74 05 E 
 
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 2hart No. 3 
 
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APPENDIXES. 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural 
 oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam laimches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be 
 necessary to carrj' out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 243 
 
244 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty -one, approved May 
 twenty-six, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this approiiriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby rcappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven * * *. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT flaking appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House 0/ Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal j-ear ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars * * *. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereb}', appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Co.^sT AND Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special survey's * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4, 1909.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and ten, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending Jime thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ten, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including' expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 25, 1910.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and eleven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eleven, namely: * * » 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys, * * * includinj expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 fifteen thousand dollars. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 245 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 1911.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriation for sundry civil expenses of the Goveriunent for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen 
 hundred and twelve, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 afterexpressed, forthefiscalyearending June thirtieth, nineteenhundredand twelve, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Mar>-land. to be immediately available, 
 thirteen thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the Legislature of Mari'land approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, bars 
 and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of this Act, 
 and * * * . 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland. That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis, and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, 
 of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there are 
 natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of such 
 county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
 Sec. 8g. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1006, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as ma)' be detailed 
 by the United States coast and geodetic survey and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survej' in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the Clerks of the Circuit 
 court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to he filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey and 
 report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said coxirts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 
246 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act, provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as to 
 affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appropriated 
 or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March g, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted hy the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and hy virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or leveling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.' And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, aad the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, and 
 then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses (to be by them 
 sworn or affirmed and examined), shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report thereof 
 and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five days 
 thereafter in the office of the clerk of the count)- in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject to 
 an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as afore- 
 said, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to be 
 final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of said 
 report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow upon 
 the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance of 
 their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit and 
 pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who shall first 
 
 1 Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United States Court 
 of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 247 
 
 prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending may 
 reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damas;es thereby sustained, to be recovered with 
 costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 I 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislattire in placing chapter 711 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman oyster culture 
 law, upon the statute books of Marj'land, had a twofold object in view: 
 
 "i. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters 
 of the State. 
 
 "2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 " To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, provision 
 was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the same. 
 It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State until the 
 natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
 Definition op a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section go of the Haman oyster culture law to exercise 
 its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when survej'ing, charting, and buoying them, but 
 other than this the commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of defining 
 a natural bar is placed upon the commission. 
 
 DIVERSITY of OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oysterraen, as a rule, hold tliat all bottoms where oys- 
 ters grow or have grown naturally, even tliough now practically barren of oysters, should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State, who are not directly interested in the oyster business but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which by methods known to oyster culturists may be made 
 to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce. 
 
 "It should be evident to everj'one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster cultiuists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester Coimty in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for tlie determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed, and is as follows; 
 
 What, then, is a natural bar or bed of o)'sters? It would be a palpable absurdity for tlie State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant of 
 land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 
248 Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 
 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible; but if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it wovild be folly to 
 plant them, and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, for 
 the simple reason that tlie State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters within the meaning of the act of assembl)', and it is just such lands 
 as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting witli a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land catj not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining accurately and scientifically the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors must be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 imder consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed price, 
 of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given tinle from an allotted area of ground. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors, it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their second report under the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their first report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS NOW BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Explanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Marjdand, will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not luiderstand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangjilation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as tliat demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by tlie use of 
 a system of triangulation as a framework or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey, including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments, and a record of the descriptions 
 of their locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Talbot County, Md. 249 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the oflshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of Uieir occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessar>' to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boimdaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrograpkic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is or what is not a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore a hydro- 
 graphic siu'vey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, tlie necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic survey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations' making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of oyster- 
 shell bottoms, and are carried on by the soimding-boat party in addition to the usual hydrographic 
 work.- This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration of a wire 
 and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating 
 the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 The special oyster investigations ■' consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and otlier important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this 
 work the oyster investigation stations arc located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged 
 in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic 
 data which can be used for tlie interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus at all 
 other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for an)' one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to tliat 
 described.'' This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for publication by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report of 
 the commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing charts 
 and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts and the 
 commission, thus opening a county for oyster cultiure. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster siuvey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 1 See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 
 ^ See pp. 104 to 123 of ''First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 ■* See pp. 30 to 67 and i2y to 199 of "First Annual Report of l^faryland Shell Fish Commission.." 
 
 * No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the commission, which is greatly complicated and 
 
 increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved; 
 
 or of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State 
 
 by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
250 
 
 Survey of Oyster BarSj Talbot County ^ Md. 
 
 Beginning of field work 
 
 Filing of certified charts and reports 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and de- 
 lineated ^ 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated. . . 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted . . . , 
 
 Triangulation landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangula- 
 tion 
 
 Square miles of water covered by trian- 
 gulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with 
 chain apparatus 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied . . . 
 
 Tide stations established 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms. 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and 
 chain apparatus 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 Beginning of field work M^y 2, 1908 Apr. 14* 1909 Apr. 14, 1909 Apr. 14, 1909 July 6, 1909 
 
 "igof certified charts and reports July 6,1911 Aug. 10, 1911 Oct. 5,1911 Nov. 29, 1911 1 July ; 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and de- 
 lineated * 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated . . . 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted 
 
 Triangulation landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangula- 
 tion 
 
 Square miles of water covered by trian- 
 gulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with 
 chain apparatus 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied. . . 
 
 Tide stations established 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms. 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and 
 chain apparatus 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 1 These statistics do not include the large amount of triangulation, topography, and hydrography resulting from previous 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, which was utilized in the preparation of the published oyster charts and records. Work 
 in Kent, Queen Anncs, Talbot, and Dorchester Counties has been finished, but final statistics of results will not be published 
 until these counties are opened for oyster culture. 
 
 2 Less quantities covered fay statistics of more than one county. 
 2 Total area of natural oyster bars of Connecticut, 5,770 acres. 
 
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 WICOMICO COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND REPORT 
 OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SUR- 
 VEY IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 ASSISTANT. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1909 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, November 12, igo8. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, and 
 certain technical results which are necessary for the interpretation and use of the plats 
 of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, and 1909. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 O. H. Tittmann, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Oscar S. Straus, 
 
 Secretary of Commerce and Labor. 
 
 3 
 
CBRTIFTC^ATION, 
 
 Annapolis, Md., November lo, 1908. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in the waters of Wicomico County by the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Annapolis, Md., November 10, 1908. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. GrEEn, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEFSON Earle, 
 
 Hydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — As required by law, certified copies of this publication and of the charts 
 of the natural oyster bars of "Wicomico County and Adjacent Waters" were filed in 
 the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Wicomico County and in the office of the 
 Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, at Annapolis, on December i, 1908. 
 
 5 
 
CONTE^NTS. 
 
 Progress map Follows 54 
 
 Letter of submittal 3 
 
 Certification _,_. 5 
 
 Introduction: 
 
 Publications _' 9 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 10 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 10 
 
 General remarks 10 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey: 
 
 Instructions 13 
 
 Organization and equipment 13 
 
 Chronological statement of work 14 
 
 Statistics 15 
 
 General statement 15 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster bars 17 
 
 Leasing charts 18 
 
 Projections ig 
 
 Progress maps 19 
 
 Boundaries of the county waters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 20 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 20 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of landmarks 21 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — 
 
 Clmrt No. 11 (Middle Nanticoke River) — 
 
 Cow (see also Chart No. 12) ' •_ 23 
 
 Okay 23 
 
 Ar 24 
 
 Gover 24 
 
 Streett 25 
 
 Earle 25 
 
 Juliet .- 25 
 
 Pole 26 
 
 Bivalve Church . 26 
 
 Rag 26 
 
 Nanticoke Church (see also Chart No. 12) 26 
 
 Chart No. 12 (Nanticoke and Wicomico rivers) — 
 
 Cow (see also Chart No. 11) 23 
 
 Nanticoke Church (see also Chart No. 11) 26 
 
 Crab 27 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 27 
 
 Head 27 
 
 Frog 28 
 
 7 
 
8 Con/nils. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangui<ation stations) — Continued. 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 12 (Nanticoke and Wicomico rivers) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Roar 28 
 
 Nanti 29 
 
 White 29 
 
 Ella 29 
 
 Holland 30 
 
 Child 30 
 
 Creek 31 
 
 End • 31 
 
 Walnut 32 
 
 Jones 32 
 
 Ivee - 32 
 
 Mount Vernon Church ^ 33 
 
 Ball - 33 
 
 Wind 33 
 
 Little . 34 
 
 Dove , 34 
 
 Great Shoals Light 3,S 
 
 Short 35 
 
 Room 35 
 
 Haines 36 
 
 Deal Island Church 36 
 
 Bar. 36 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation of descriptions of boundaries 38 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 39 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — 
 
 Chart No. 11 (Middle Nanticoke River) — 
 
 Upper Stake 42 
 
 Wetipquin 42 
 
 Sand Lump 43 
 
 Hickory Nut '- 43 
 
 Old W'omans Patch 43 
 
 Cedar Shoal 44 
 
 Long Shoal 44 
 
 Charry Tree 44 
 
 Wilson Shoals 1 45 
 
 Roaring Point East (see also Chart No. 12) 45 
 
 Chart No. 12 (Nanticoke and Wicomico rivers) — 
 
 Roaring Point East (see also Chart No. 11) 45 
 
 Middleground 46 
 
 Big Hill 46 
 
 Great Shoals 47 
 
 Ingram Shoal 47 
 
 Holland 48 
 
 Appendixes: 
 
 Appendi.x A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 49 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from First Report of Shell Fish 
 
 Commission) 52 
 
 Appendix C. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State. 53 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, WICOMICO COUNTY, MD. 
 
 [NTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland 
 has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the laws" 
 authorizing the work and the natural division of the surveying operations of the cooper- 
 ating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.* The charts show all legal boundaries of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report*^ 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 Service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessary. 
 
 The part prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell Fish 
 Commission consists of an annual reporf* of all the operations of the Commission 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland,* including results of biological 
 
 « See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 b These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. The publications ready for issue are those for Anne 
 Arundel, Somerset, and Wicomico counties. Those for Worcester, Calvert, St. Marys, and Charles 
 counties are now being prepared. 
 
 cSee page 13 and the progress map attached to this publication. 
 
 "* These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, Annapohs, Md. 
 They are issued annually in October, and the first report is now available for distribution. 
 
 'See Appendix B for an extract from the "First Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission," 
 giving a concise summary of the "Haman Oyster Culture Law." 
 
 61807 — 09 1 q 
 
lo Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of oyster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the Service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential for a correct and practical 
 survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental functions of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 
 is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the conservation 
 and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose. " A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the sur\'ey of the oyster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records 
 contained in the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may 
 not understand the necessity for the great amount of work being done or its complicated 
 character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic 
 features of large bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations 
 
 " Hon. George M. Bowers, Coinraissiinicr of Fisheries, lias detailed for this service Dr. H. 
 .Assistant, Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, JJ'/coDiico County, Md. ii 
 
 performed, especially when it is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars 
 and of the private lots leased for purposes of oyster culture must be surveyed and 
 charted with the greatest attainable accuracy. To others it will be sufficient to state 
 that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven that 
 in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation, it is necessary to accurately 
 locate and permanently establish oyster boundaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an oyster 
 survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the 
 use of a system of triangulation as a frame work or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation 
 survey including the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments 
 and a record of the descriptions of their locations for future recovery is a necessary 
 operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 The technical records which established the relation between the offshore oyster 
 boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers 
 in making resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the 
 same boundaries by reason of their occupation, as oystermen concerned as to the public 
 oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned as to the barren bottoms. For these it 
 is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation of the shore line and 
 other topographio features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete 
 oyster survey. 
 
 In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a natural 
 oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster 
 culture, information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is 
 required. Therefore, a hydrographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete 
 oyster survey. 
 
 Consequently, the necessary components of a satisfactory foundation for a complete 
 oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically named triangula- 
 tion, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Having obtained this cartographic suivey for a foundation, partly by new work 
 and partly from records of previous work of the Government, the combined operations "■ 
 making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this foundation 
 special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location 
 and outline of oyster-shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in 
 addition to the usual hydrographic work.' This operation consists of the observation 
 and record of the character of vibration of a wire and chain apparatus which is dragged 
 over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations indicating the presence and 
 quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 " See Appendix C of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Gov- 
 ernment and State." 
 
 * See pages 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
12 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 The special oyster investigations" consist of the actual determination of the kind 
 and quantity of oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of 
 the supply of oyster food, density of water, character of the bottom, and other important 
 matters as affect the growth of oysters. In this work the oyster investigation stations 
 are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while engaged in the survey of the 
 oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining characteristic data 
 which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain 
 apparatus at all other points covered by the survey. 
 
 The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been completed 
 for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to 
 that described.*' This work consists of the preparation of charts and technical descrip- 
 tions of boundaries and landmarks for record and publication by the Government, 
 the manufacture and planting of "State buoys" at all corners of the oyster-bar 
 boundaries, the preparation of that part of the annual report of the Commission cover- 
 ing the oyster investigations, the making of the leasing charts and finished projections, 
 and finally the survey and record of the boundaries of oyster lots leased from the State 
 by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
 From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of 
 results for the future is a very compHcated affair, involving many Unes of surveying 
 and other scientific work, and requiring the professional services of experts in the various 
 operations of cartographic surveying and shell-fish investigations. 
 
 "See pages 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 6 No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which 
 is greatly complicated and increased by the economic and political effect of the oyster-survey opera- 
 tions on many thousands of people whose interests are more or less involved. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 INSTRUCTIONS. 
 
 The two following letters, together with the laws"^ of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the Survey at Wash- 
 ington, has proved very beneficial to the work, and is greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 Washington, June 2, igo6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making 
 survey of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates 
 will be designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress 
 makes the provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 L.'VWRENCE O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His excellency Hon. Edwin WarfiEld, 
 
 Governor oj Maryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washington, July 3, igo6. 
 Sir; Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this transfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, prepare a programme of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual form. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessarj-. 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 O. H. TiTTmann, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 U . S. C. and G. S. Steamer Endeavor, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster survey." Besides 
 the chief of part^^ it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surveying operations in the 
 
 "■ For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
14 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 field and the preparation for publication of charts and technical records in the Office 
 at Washington. 
 
 The equipment for the work of the party has been ample and satisfactory. The 
 large living and office quarters furnished the Government on the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission house boat Oyster have been very convenient for the work, besides facili- 
 tating efficient cooperation with the surveying and oyster investigation parties of the 
 State. In addition to the accommodations on the Oyster, the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey party has had the constant use of the large steam launch Inspector and several 
 other boats furnished by its own Service, and the occasional use of the Bureau of 
 Fisheries launch Canvasback" and the steamer Governor McLane'' of the State fishery 
 force. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 consists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK.' 
 
 On June 20, 1907, the work in connection with the publication of the "Charts of 
 Natural Oyster Bars" and report'' of "Survey of Oyster Bars" for Anne Arundel 
 County was finally completed and the survey records and reports for that county were 
 ready for filing in the archives of the Survey at Washington. 
 
 In addition to this work, a Coast and Geodetic Survey signal-building party was 
 engaged in the erection of triangulation signals in Somerset County from May 2 to 
 June 25 in cooperation with a signal-building party of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 From June 25 until the practical completion of the field work in Somerset and 
 Wicomico counties on November 6, the usual routine of field and office work was 
 followed without material interruption except that resulting from the moving of the 
 house boat Oyster from Crisfield to Manokin River on July 13, then to Piney Island 
 on August 27, and to Wicomico River on August 30, where she remained until her 
 removal to Nanticoke River on September 30, 1907. 
 
 From this latter date the work in Wicomico County predominated until the field 
 surveys of that county were completed, when the entire party left by rail for Worcester 
 County, it being impracticable to move the house boat to the waters of that locality. 
 
 At the close of the survey work in Worcester County in the last part of De- 
 cember, office work relating to Somerset and Wicomico counties was begun at Balti- 
 more,* and was continued without material interruption until March 23, 1908, when 
 a subparty went to Worcester and Somerset counties to finish some details of field 
 work in those sections required for the preparation of the technical reports and oyster 
 charts. 
 
 « By courtesy of Dr. H. F. Moore, U. S. Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 t> By courtesy of Capt. James A. Turner, commanding. 
 
 ' The field and office work relating to Somerset County is so intermixed with that of Wicomico 
 County that this statement includes the work of both counties. 
 
 <* See that report for'an account of the work from July 3, 1906, to June 20, 1907. 
 
 ^ Office rooms were furnished for the work of the Government party in the "old court-house" 
 and afterwards in the new custom-house by courtesy of Hon. William F. Stone, collector of customs. 
 
Su7'7)ey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 15 
 
 The very large amount of work of computation and drafting necessary to make 
 the results of the survey of the previous season available for publication was nearly 
 completed on May 2, 1908, when it was transferred to the Government quarters on 
 the house boat Oyster, which left Baltimore on the same day with the party and outfit 
 for her anchorage off Solomons Island, in the Patuxent River. 
 
 On July I, 1908, certified copies of the technical report and oyster charts of Som- 
 erset County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Somerset County 
 and in the office of the Board of the Shell Fish Commissioners, at Annapolis, thus 
 opening that county for oyster culture on that date. 
 
 STATISTICS." 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 30 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 30 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 32 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 5 
 
 New triangulation stations established 32 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 37 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 46 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) i 44 
 
 Hydrographic projections prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 2 
 
 Triangles computed 80 
 
 Geographic positions computed 37 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 56 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 168 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 37 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication. 15 
 
 Total typewritten pages of manuscript prepared for publication of report 115 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication 2 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT. 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in Wicomico 
 County in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission need no other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural 
 Oyster Bars" and the scheme of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations 
 shown on the progress map at the end of this report. 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of perinanent value, not only to the State of Maryland in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do 
 in the regions covered by the oyster survey operations. 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts were prepared with all the 
 accuracy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various 
 
 <* These statistics only include field and oflfice work directly performed by the party of the. Coast 
 and Geodetic Sur\'ey in connection with the oyster survey of Wicomico County, and do not include the 
 many thousands of soundings and examinations of the character of the bottom made by the engineers 
 of the Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic Survey as hydrographic 
 records for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of 
 Maryland. 
 
i6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 shell-fish bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the charts 
 is further added to by published technical descriptions which should minimize the 
 probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars of 
 Anne Arundel County:" 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last sixty-five years. 
 
 In fact, when the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland is completed, it is believed 
 that it will stand the test of time and practical use as a working foundation for whatever 
 form the oyster legislation of the future may assume, and that the doing of the wort: 
 systematically and accurately, once for all, not only means a better foundation of a 
 great oyster industry by irradicably locating the natural oyster bars for the use of the 
 public, but also a better and more permanent superstructure of oyster culture for the 
 individual by the reason of the integrity of the foundation on which it stands. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industry of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Surv'ey. 
 
 To Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge of 
 the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 To Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to county boundaries. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted by furnishing 
 important information or willing services. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts" of the natural oyster bars of "Wicomico County and Adjacent Waters," 
 published by the Coast and Geodetic Sur\'ey from results of surveys of the Government 
 in cooperation with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of two sheets covering 
 the eastern shore of Nanticoke River and the northern shore of Wicomico River, 
 including all oyster-producing bottoms of Wicomico County. They are published on 
 a scale of i part in 20,000 (approximately 3 J inches to a statute mile) and are 
 constructed on polyconic projections and based on the United States standard datum 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Commis- 
 sion, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Wicomico County and in the office of the Commission at Annapolis, as 
 required by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster-bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography'' necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascertained 
 by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local name in 
 common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the vicinity. 
 By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain sections 
 of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on the charts 
 of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of corners 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making one point a 
 corner of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number 
 corresponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners 
 correspond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the 
 headings of "Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this 
 pubUcation in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a 
 
 " These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 b Much of the details of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of Wicomico 
 County prepared and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. William 
 Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland Geological Survey in cooperation with the U. S. Geological 
 Survey. 
 
 61807 — 09 3 17 
 
1 8 Si<r7i('v of Oyster Bars, JVicoiiiico Couniv, Md. 
 
 particular oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Con- 
 tents" and the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name 
 of a bar or landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at 
 the end of this publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and 
 then examine the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark 
 in question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 Four curves were selected as being the most convenient for taking off from the original 
 hydrographic sheets and the ones of greatest value to those interested in shell-fish 
 industries. The i -fathom contour (6 feet) corresponds in a general way to the outer 
 limits of the crab bottoms, while the waters outside of this curve and inside the s-fathom 
 contour (30 feet) practically include all the oyster bars surveyed. The 3-fathom 
 contour (18 feet) furnishes the curve of about the average depth of water on the oyster 
 bars and the lo-fathom contour (60 feet) serves in a general way to indicate the outer 
 limits of probable oyster culture. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" opened 
 up for the leasing with Wicomico County are plainly indicated on the charts. A 
 description of this boundary is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries 
 of the county waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measure- 
 ments of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey. These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart 
 and are usually located within the boundaries of the difi^erent areas. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Wicomico County, like those for Anne Arundel and Somerset 
 counties, have been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the 
 Commission. These charts are constructed on polyconic projections and based on the 
 United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. They are made on 
 the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, as the needs of oyster culture may 
 require. Anne Arundel County required 13 leasing charts, Somerset County 12, and 
 Wicomico County 2 to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable 
 records of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of 
 irregular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must be 
 of rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing 
 charts have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 19 
 
 rectangles of i acre or 5 acres, as may be best suited to area under consideration, and 
 prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select whole 
 rectangles as far as practicable. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in Annapolis. 
 
 PROJECTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections ° covering Wicomico County waters are 2 in number 
 and on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast 
 and Geodetic Survey, who also plotted the sextant positions which determine the loca- 
 tion of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, and the other set in the office of the Shell 
 Fish Commission at Annapolis. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey in Wicomico County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all the 
 charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location 
 and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, and the 
 "boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of 
 carrying out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that may be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress map' accompanying the "First Annual Report of the Maryland 
 Shell Fish Commission" was prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer 
 of the Commission. It is on the scale of i part in 400,000 and shows the outline of the 
 tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters already 
 covered by the operations of the oyster survey of Maryland. 
 
 a For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this publication. 
 ^ This map and report can be obtained by appUcation to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, at 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS." 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the counties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line' between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Wicomico 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the charts 
 and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is identical with the 
 boundary line between Wicomico County and the adjacent counties of Dorchester 
 and Somerset; therefore technically all waters opened up for leasing with Wicomico 
 County are within the "territorial limits" of that county. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners in the 
 city of Annapolis," and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county, and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. But technically, as explained under the preceding heading 
 of "Waters within territorial limits of county," there are no "waters contiguous to 
 the county ' ' in Wicomico County ; and therefore there are no waters opened up 
 for leasing with that county in which a person can lease "a greater amount than ten 
 acres." 
 
 " For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, 
 the valuable publication entitled "The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election 
 Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey 
 under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, Superintendent, should be consulted, as the boundaries 
 described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of carrying 
 out the oyster laws of the State, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 ''See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the 
 progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTIONS OF LANDMARKS. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland authorizing the surveys to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structvues as mav be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Govei;nment coast sur\ey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be suflicient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable w-ork has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An efl'ort has been made to arrange the descriptions of locations of landmarks in a 
 uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assumption that the 
 individual seeking to find a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. They 
 then gradually proceed from general descriptions of the surroundings of a landmark 
 to the specific details of the character of the center and reference markings. An exam- 
 ination of the descriptions themselves will best indicate the method followed. 
 
 The heading of each description is the name by which the landmark or triangulation 
 station is known and designated in all work and records of the Government and State. 
 
 Under the heading of "Locality" the first paragraph gives a description of the 
 general locality of the landmark and the serial num'ber of the jjublished "Chart of 
 Oyster Bars" of Maryland which best shows its location. The published charts are on 
 the large scale of i part in 20,000, and show the location of the triangulation stations 
 so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be required to find them. 
 
 Under the same heading of "Locality" the second paragraph furnishes the descrip- 
 tion of the immediate locality of the landmark and refers to the bearing and distance 
 of standard cement monument marking the reference station, as it is the first object 
 that is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is 
 reached. 
 
 Under the heading of "Marks" a description is given of the character of the mark- 
 ings of the "observed station" and the reference station. It will be noted that, although 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 
 
 the "observed station" is the one "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles, 
 and also the one whose geographic position is computed, frequently it is not marked as 
 well as the reference station, and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate 
 its position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate these stations on edges of banks and ends 
 of points of land, which in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries generally means that they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the necessity of reference marks, if the frequent 
 reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a 
 triangle, with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters 
 "U. S. C. S." underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the 
 center of the top of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been 
 broken off without disturbing the bottom, the center of its square section can be used 
 as the location of the station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed- 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 It is the expectation that the reference stations," the character of which is explained 
 above, will be used in many cases in the near future in the place of the "observed sta- 
 tions." This has been made possible by the careful measurements of direction and 
 distance of these stations from the "observed station," which are recorded under the 
 heading of "References." 
 
 Under the heading of "References" are given the directions and distances of all 
 objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can not be 
 found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrography, 
 or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in many cases 
 to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" when both of 
 them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described. Its direction is taken as being 0° 00' 00", 
 and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial point, the angles 
 being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing'' of the initial object is always given in parenthesis alongside the 
 name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 
 "To obtain the geographic positions of any of the "observed stations" or of the "reference sta- 
 tions," application should be made to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
 '' The mean magnetic variation for Wicomico County is 5° 45' west of nortli 1908) and is increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
Survey of Ovsfcr Bars^ U^icomico County^ Md. 23 
 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by compass bearings or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of horizontal angles 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The "miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions 
 are indicated by the refinement of direction with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRI.\NGUL.-\TION STATIONS. 
 
 COW. 
 
 LocalUv. — Western shore Nanticoke River on Mink Point about }-'^ mile east of entrance to Cow 
 Creek. See Charts Nos. ii and 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a very soft marsh point at the outer edge of water bushes about 5 yards 
 back from the shore to the east, 15 yards from extreme end of point to the southeast, and 15 yards 
 from the shore to the southwest. No permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 8.68 meters northwest of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Frog" (S 6° 13' W) o 00 00 2 miles. 
 
 A shanty 37 16 .. 3.^ mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 129 19 20 8. 68 meters 
 
 White shanty 189 53 .. i mile. 
 
 A shanty 209 52 ._ W mile. 
 
 Tangent of land 217 43 _. '^'mile. 
 
 Large red roof greenhouse 236 48 ._ 2 '. miles. 
 
 Windmill _. 243 52 ._ 2^ miles. 
 
 Gambrel of house 244 13 __ 2 >4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of large greenhouse 254 24 __ 2 X miles. 
 
 Canning house stack 257 28 _. i^ miles. 
 
 Canning house stack 275 26 __ I'j miles. 
 
 Near corner of Nanticoke wharf 284 49 ._ 1/2 miles. 
 
 Large red roof white house 297 32 ._ _^ 2 '-.miles. 
 
 Large red roof white house 299 24 _^ 2 '2 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke woods -3io 15 -- 3 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Point 341 48 .. i^ miles. 
 
 OKAY. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Nanticoke River about ■ i mile south of Swan Creek Cove on Marsli 
 Point. (See Chart No. II.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 2 feet above and 10 yards back from high-water mark. 
 A .shanty known as Insleys watch house stands about 35 yards north of observed station. No other 
 permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 Bivalve Church (N 84° 32' E) o 00 00 2j 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of red roof house. 20 38 .. 2 '2 miles. 
 
 Windmill tower • 46 41 __ 2).^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of land 92 23 .. i^ miles. 
 
24 
 
 S}ir7>ey of Oyster Bars, ]]'^iconiico Couniv., Md. 
 
 References — Continued. ° ' " 
 
 Tangent of land 105 45 -- 
 
 Left side of watch house 249 17 ._ 
 
 Right side of watch house 258 17 
 
 Space between chimneys of large white 
 
 house 340 43 -. 
 
 Tangent of Bivalve wharf 355 31 _. 
 
 Stack of canning house 359 12 .. 2X m'lss 
 
 150 yards. 
 35 yards. 
 35 yards. 
 
 3>4 miles. 
 2^4 miles. 
 
 AR. 
 
 2 miles northwest bv west of Bivalve wharf. 
 
 00 3;5^4 miles. 
 
 .. 4 miles. 
 
 . . I '2 miles. 
 
 ''2 mile. 
 
 2^ miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 '2 mile. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 2'^ miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2j^ miles. 
 
 Locality. — Western shore of Nanticoke River about 
 (See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land between two small creeks about 40 yards back from high-water 
 mark. It is about 43 yards northwest of the mouth of one creek, and 35 yards west-southwest of mouth 
 of the other creek. No permanent objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Nanticoke Church" (S 13° 34' E) o 00 
 
 Right edge Sandy Point woods 23 58 
 
 Smoke pipe of cabin near " Okay " 42 .=J7 
 
 Chimney on house 46 26 
 
 Left tangent of first woods 81 20 
 
 Left tangent of long thick woods 98 53 
 
 Left edge short thick woods 134 11 
 
 Chimney of red roof cabin 247 47 
 
 Houses with several gables 262 18 
 
 Right edge Wetipquin w'Oods 274 37 
 
 Chimney of house behind trees 302 43 
 
 Windmill 319 03 
 
 Stack of canning house 320 15 
 
 Chimney of house on Ragged Point 350 33 
 
 Windmill 352 57 .. 3^ miles. 
 
 GOVER. 
 
 Locality. — Northwestern shore of Nanticoke River i|^ miles west-northwest of entrance to Wetip- 
 quin Creek and ys mile north of cove named Perch Haul. See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Observed station is on a point of marsh covered with grass and water bushes, and is about 15 
 yards northwest from extreme end of point. A shanty stands among the bushes and small trees about 
 200 yards to the west-southwest. A clump of about 50 pine trees stands about '4 mile west and another 
 clump stands about l^ mile northwest. 
 
 Marks. — -Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — • o 1 // 
 
 Bivalve Church (821° 30' E) o 
 
 Tangent of land 35 
 
 Left side of opening in woods 72 
 
 Two pine trees together 83 
 
 Center of shanty 98 
 
 Clump of pine trees 123 
 
 Clump of pine trees 176 
 
 Inside edge of cove 201 
 
 Clump of small pine trees 255 
 
 Tangent to point of land 269 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Hill wharf 276 
 
 Large house 286 
 
 Left edge of pine woods near Wetipquin 
 Creek. 328 13 .. 2 miles 
 
 24 
 
 00 2.'^ miles. 
 
 _. I mile. 
 
 ofi ._ 2 miles. 
 
 07 .. ;'4' mile. 
 
 26 .. 200 yards. 
 
 56 ._ '4 mile. 
 
 20 _ - y^ mile. 
 
 45 -. 100 yards. 
 
 31 X mile. 
 
 35 .. i>^ miles. 
 
 02 .. _ 3 miles. 
 
 27 -. 3X ™'l£s. 
 
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 ^5 
 
 STREETT. 
 
 Locality. — Northwestern shore of Nanticoke River on point on southwest side of entrance to 
 JmcIcs Creek. (See Chart No. ii.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh and grass point 7 yards west from its extreme end and about 4 
 yards from each side of point to north and south. Cement monument marking reference station is 1 1.89 
 meters west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — ^Observed station is nail in pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Earle" S 45° 01' E) o 
 
 A shanty o 
 
 Large white house with red roof 27 
 
 Canning-house stack at Tyaskin 33 
 
 Large white building 36 
 
 Point of marsh 47 
 
 First of four trees 135 
 
 Reference st.ition 164 
 
 Point of marsh 255 
 
 House on the other side of Jacks Creek 258 
 
 Left tangent of Sandy Hill wharf 309 
 
 White house _ 318 
 
 00 I mile. 
 
 __ I mile. 
 
 _. 2 ''2 miles. 
 
 i^ miles. 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 .- 100 yards. 
 
 .. 'o mile. 
 
 00 1 1 . 89 meters. 
 
 ._ 30 yards. 
 
 -- yi mile. 
 
 .. 1% miles. 
 
 .. 1 3-2 miles. 
 
 EARLE. 
 
 (See 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Nanticoke River about one mile below Sandy Hill wharf. 
 Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Observed station is on sand and grass land between river and pine grove, and about 80 yards 
 back and 5 feet above high-water mark. A white oak tree about 2yi feet in diameter stands between 
 station and river and another and larger white oak tree stands about 15 yards to the northeast. There 
 is a shanty about 20 yards to the west and a sand beach northwest of the station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Juliet" (841° 05' W) o 
 
 Nail in blaze in white oak tree (2X f^^t i" 
 
 diameter) 88 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 160 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree {2]4 feet in diam- 
 eter) 196 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 326 
 
 Right tangent of woods on other side of 
 Wetipquin Creek 358 
 
 35 
 
 52 
 
 lyi miles. 
 
 30 13. 98 meters. 
 
 00 19.05 meters. 
 
 40 13. 95 meters. 
 
 00 15. 76 meters. 
 
 miles. 
 
 JULIET. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on point on southwest side of entrance to Wetipquin 
 Creek, (See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Observed station is on sand and marsh point about 100 yards southwest of entrance to Wetipquin 
 Creek. It is about 10 yards back from high-water mark and about 5 yards outside of several small 
 pine trees. Very dense pine woods stand about 100 yards to the south of the station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Earle" (N 41° 04' E) o 00 00 i>^ miles. 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 29 41 30 4.92 meters. 
 
 Near point of roof of oyster house 40 05 .. 300 yards. 
 
 Left edge of woods 64 21 .. 200 yards. 
 
 61 807 — 09 4 
 
26 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued ° 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree— .- 7' 
 
 Nail in blaze in pine tree 98 
 
 Right edge of woods 163 
 
 Right tangent of Bivalve wharf 170 
 
 Two-story white house 210 
 
 Two-story white house with red roof 228 
 
 Opening in woods 230 
 
 Gray house at Jacks Creek _. 324 
 
 Tangent of land 345 
 
 Tangent of land 354 
 
 POLE. 
 
 6. 31 meters. 
 6. 88 meters. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 I % miles. 
 
 2% miles. 
 % mile. 
 3 miles. 
 
 \i/i, miles. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on wharf off town of Bivalve, located about i)4 miles 
 northeast of Ragged Point. (See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is flagpole on western peak of a house on wharf at Bivalve about 300 
 yards from shore. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BIVALVE CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River about fs niile back from shore in town of Bi\alve 
 on main road leading to the steamer landing. (See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station s center of steeple on Bivalve Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 RAG. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on northern side Ragged Point. (See Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sandy point about 25 yards back from high-water mark and 100 yards 
 
 northeast from extreme end of point. A grove of pine trees stands about 50 yards to the east and 
 
 two groups of pine trees about 20 and 75 yards to the northeast. Two pine trees each 15 inches in 
 
 diameter and. 2}4 feet apart stand about 20 yards to the east of the station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 Nanticoke Church (S 1° 46' E) o 
 
 Left end of Sandy Point 29 
 
 Chimney on house near "Cow" 51 
 
 Large tree at left end of woods 130 
 
 Left one of two trees (opposite shore) 169 
 
 Flag pole on Bivalve wharf 201 
 
 Smoke pipe on Bivalve wharf house 207 
 
 Nail in stump of limb on pine tree 2i8 
 
 Nail in blaze in double pine tree 258 
 
 Nail in blaze in large pine tree 293 
 
 Chimney on a white house 303 
 
 Windmill near large house 344 
 
 Steeple on a barn - 356 
 
 Large chimney on large flat-roof house 357 
 
 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 17 3K miles. 
 
 48 -_ 2^ miles. 
 
 20 -_ 3 X miles 
 
 56 -- 3X miles. 
 
 II __ 1% miles. 
 
 14 .. 1% miles. 
 
 35 -. 32.78 meters. 
 
 01 -. 19. 65 meters. 
 
 26 -- 43. 19 meters. 
 
 29 
 40 
 
 135 yards. 
 
 }i mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 NANTICOKE CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River in town of Nanticoke, about }i mile back from river 
 and }4 mile northeast of Roaring Point. (See Charts Nos. 11 and 12.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of spire of church known as " Nanticoke Methodist 
 Episcopal Church." 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 27 
 
 CRAB. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end and western shore of Tangier Sound on eastern side of Bloodsworth Island 
 about 2|^ miles southeast of Sharkfin Shoal Light and about halfway between Piney Island Cove 
 to north and Great Cove to south. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is about 15 yards from high-water mark to the northeast and about 35 yards 
 from the shore to the east. A small fiat-roof crab house stands about 80 yards to the north-northeast 
 and another crab house about twice the distance in the same direction. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 25' E) o 
 
 Left end of large white house near Stump Point. 6 
 
 End of roof of white house on bluff 31 
 
 End of Deal Island wharf 53 
 
 Large white house near red roof house 72 
 
 Aspen tree near "Joshua" 88 
 
 Tall pine tree 165 
 
 Near end of fiat-roof shanty 288 
 
 Flag pole on Brown's crab house 299 
 
 00 00 2 5-8 miles. 
 
 II .. 7J-^ miles. 
 
 36 __ 6X miles. 
 
 03 __ 3J< miles. 
 
 35 4X miles. 
 
 06 -- 5>^ miles 
 
 00 -- iX tniles. 
 
 32 .. 80 yards. 
 
 01 -- 150 yards. 
 
 SHARKFIN SHOAL LIGHT. 
 
 Locality. — Northern end of Tangier Sound about equally distant from entrances of Hooper Strait, 
 Fishing Bay, and Nanticoke River. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of black lantern on hexagonal screw pile known as 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light." 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (N 81° 45' E) 5)4 miles. 
 
 HEAD. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end of Tangier Sound, on southern part of peninsula known as " Bishops Head,'' 
 situated between Hooper Strait and Fishing Bay. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on eastern side of marsh land about ^4 mile north]of extreme southerly end of 
 Bishops Head and about 15 yards east of two crab houses. It is about 15 yards southwest of high- 
 water mark, behind water bushes which skirt the shore. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 13.41 meters west from observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a pine stub Hush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 60° 41' E) o 00 
 
 Crab-house flagstaff 50 30 
 
 Large pine 97 42 
 
 Reference station 139 55 
 
 Near gable of 2X-story white house 140 24 
 
 Chimney on white house 156 44 
 
 Left side of crab house 166 38 
 
 Right side of crab house 199 54 
 
 Chimney on yellow house 208 28 
 
 Chimney on end of white house 238 53 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke Point woods 326 56 
 
 00 2-}^ miles. 
 
 _- 3X miles. 
 
 -- 2 miles. 
 
 40 13.41 meters. 
 
 -- X mile. 
 
 -- J4 mile. 
 
 -- 17.31 meters. 
 
 -- 16. 1 1 meters. 
 
 -- i^ miles. 
 
 -_ 3 miles. 
 
 -- 7X miles. 
 
28 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico Couiitv, Md. 
 
 FROG. 
 
 Locality. — West shore of mouth of Nanticoke River, on the southeasterly point of Clay Island, 
 known as "Frog Point." (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 25 yards back from extreme end of point, 20 yards 
 from the east side and 25 yards from the west side. Water bushes abound back of station. There 
 are no permanent reference objects near station. Cement monument marking reference station is 
 13.10 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground, 
 triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (841° 25' W) o 00 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 35 17 
 
 Reference STATION 141 45 
 
 Right tangent of Sandy Point 177 41 
 
 Chimney on white house with black roof 179 12 
 
 Chimney on near end of large red-roof white 
 
 house 183 
 
 Stack of canning house 184 
 
 Land end of Nanticoke wharf 184 
 
 End of Nanticoke wharf house 186 
 
 Chimney on ell end of main part of large red- 
 roof white house 211 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke Point woods 238 
 
 Large square chimney on white house 
 
 (Dames Quarter) , 264 
 
 Rock Creek poplar tree 284 
 
 Flagstaff on Deal Island wharf 322 
 
 ROAR. 
 
 Reference station is center point of 
 
 00 3yi miles. 
 
 __ i>4 miles. 
 
 50 13. 10 meters. 
 
 ,. f^ mile, 
 
 _. 23-2 miles. 
 
 02 __ 2 J!/^ miles. 
 
 36 .. 2X miles. 
 
 36 .. 2 >2 miles. 
 
 00 .- 2 X miles. 
 
 27 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 44 -. 2 f^ miles. 
 
 17 __ 4 miles. 
 
 17 _- 33^ miles. 
 
 09 .. 4j<t miles. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Nanticoke River on point of land known as Roaring Point, and about 
 ;4 mile north from outer end of Roaring Point wharf. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is 30 yards to the east of the extreme end of the point and on a sandy knoll about 
 5 feet above high-water mark. It is about 20 yards back from high-water mark on the north side and 
 about 40 yards back from high-water mark on south side of the point. Pine woods stand about i,so 
 yards inshore from station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ■ o / // 
 
 "Frog" (S 39° 02' W) o 00 00 2 X miles. 
 
 Two shanties 19 17 -- 2 miles. 
 
 One shanty 30 20 .. ifi' miles. 
 
 A shanty 71 32 -- iX miles. 
 
 White shanty 98 53 _. i^ ™les. 
 
 Barn steeple 117 41 -- 4X miles. 
 
 White shanty behind "Okay" 121 25 __ 2 J< miles. 
 
 Red roof house 144 42 ._ 7 >^ miles. 
 
 Twin trees on Ragged Point 159 30 .. 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on white house 175 23 .. iX miles. 
 
 Windmill 184 04 .. 1 mile. 
 
 Gambrel roof house 184 32 __ i mile 
 
 White canning house stack 195 11 __ 5^ mile. 
 
 Land end of wharf 271 58 _. X mile. 
 
 Large house. 293 38 -. iX miles. 
 
 Right tangent of , Nanticoke Point woods 297 22 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Nanticoke wharf 304 52 __ fi mile. 
 
 Lett tangent of Sandy Point ..- 359 51 .. iK miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 29 
 
 NANTI. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern side of entrance to Nanticoke River about '^ mile northwest of Nanticoke Point . 
 (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on grassy land about 2 feet above and 20 yards back from high-water mark. 
 It is about midway between edge of woods on Nanticoke Point and unpainted house near poplars ]^ 
 mile to the north. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ■ ° ' •'' 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (865° 14' W) o 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 51 
 
 Left end of Nanticoke wharf 89 
 
 Near chimney of red roof house 96 
 
 Chimney of unpainted house loi 
 
 Near chimney of house nearest woods 116 
 
 Tree high above woods 119 
 
 Right end of heavy woods 134 
 
 Right end of scant woods 147 
 
 Wild cherry tree 178 
 
 Left end of woods. 227 
 
 Right end of woods 269 
 
 Poplar tree Dames Quarter 307 
 
 Tangent of Haines Point 330 
 
 WHITE. 
 
 00 00 3 miles. 
 
 33 . . 2% miles. 
 
 45 ._ 2 miles. 
 
 51 -- - H mile. 
 
 08 -. % mile. 
 
 56 _. % mile. 
 
 53 -- 2''^ miles. 
 
 03 - - I X miles. 
 
 II _. J^ mile. 
 
 24 .. 50 yards. 
 
 46 __ }-^ mile. 
 
 45 X mile. 
 
 28 .. 2 J^ miles, 
 
 55 .- 4'2 miles. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of entrance to Nanticoke River on western part of Nanticoke Point. 
 (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand and grass point about 2 feet above high-water mark, 3 yards from 
 the west side, 15 yards from the south end, and 20 yards from southeast side. Dense pine woods stand 
 about 100 yards to the northwest, open marsh to the northeast, and a clump of about a dozen pine 
 trees in marsh about H mile to the northeast. There is a cove about 40 yards east of the station and 
 another point of land about 100 yards to the southeast. Cement monument marking reference station 
 is 16.63 meters north of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Obser\-ed station is a nail in a pine stub about 6 inches below surface or ground. Refer- 
 ence station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ^ ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light " (S 44" 16' E) o 00 00 iX miles. 
 
 Poplar tree at Dames Quarter 65 08 ._ 2 >< miles. 
 
 Tangent of Hall Point 86 06 __ 3K miles. 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point. 164 17 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Left end of pine woods 172 
 
 Right end of pine woods 213 
 
 Reference station 227 29 
 
 Largest tree in clump of about 12 pines 247 23 
 
 Chimney on cabin on Ellis Point 279 05 
 
 White house 311 54 
 
 Point of land 335 02 
 
 27 -. 100 yards. 
 
 21 .. 150 yards. 
 
 00 16. 63 meters. 
 
 .. ^ mile. 
 
 -- 2 miles. 
 
 .- J/2 mile. 
 
 -- 100 vards. 
 
 ELLA. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River on point at east side of entrance to Ellis Bay. (See 
 Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about i foot above high-water mark. It is about 10 yards back 
 from the shore to the west, 20 yards back from the shore to the south, and 20 yards back from the 
 shore to the north. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico Comity^ Md. 
 
 1 iiiiJes. 
 
 I mile. 
 'i mile. 
 yi miles. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ■ " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S9°49' VV) o 
 
 Tangent of land on Mollies Point 5 
 
 Watch house -'6 
 
 Left of woods on Nanticoke Point 44 
 
 Right of woods on Nanticoke Point 52 
 
 Chimney of white house 135 
 
 Chimney of gray house 142 
 
 Chimney of white house 249 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 257 
 
 Chimney on middle of white house 274 
 
 Chimney on cream and brown house 290 
 
 Chimney on brown house 291 
 
 Smoke pipe of watch house 306 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 
 33 .. 1I4 miles. 
 
 45 -. 2 miles. 
 
 43 __ 2 miles. 
 
 27 _. 200 yards. 
 
 58 ._ 2X ™iles. 
 
 28 -_ i^fniles. 
 
 49 _. I mile. 
 
 03 .. I mile. 
 
 i7 .. I mile. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River on Holland Point about iX miles west of Mount Verncm 
 Church, and iX miles east of Ellis Bay. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point about 20 yards north of high-water mark on its extreme entl 
 and about 100 yards west of a creek. A small cabin stands about 200 yards to the west. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Wind" (S 28° 35' W) o 
 
 Great Shoals Light 4 
 
 Tangent of Mollies Point 18 
 
 Left tangent of woods on Nanticoke Point 34 
 
 Right tangent of woods on Nanticoke Point 39 
 
 Chimney of house near Ellis Bay 46 
 
 Chimney of cabin 56 
 
 Chimney on left end of large red roof building. _ 91 
 
 Large chimney on white house 188 
 
 Chimney of slate-colored house 230 
 
 Chimney on middle of light-blue house 240 
 
 Chimney on 2 5^-story light-green house 266 
 
 Right chimney on white house 317 
 
 CHILD. 
 
 00 00 i^ miles. 
 
 34 .. 2 J^ miles. 
 
 39 .. 2 miles. 
 
 33 .. 2}i miles. 
 
 28 .. 23-^ miles. 
 
 19 _ _ 1 X rniles. 
 
 14 _ _ 200 yards. 
 
 56 _- 3 miles. 
 
 31 .. tX miles. 
 
 43 . - I X miles. 
 
 48 .. I mile. 
 
 41 -- .X mile. 
 
 29 _ _ >2 mile. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River about ~yi mile north of Mount Vernon Church. (See 
 Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 2 feet above and 15 yards back from high-water mark. 
 There is an old wharf about 300 yards to the east and at a point about 100 yards to the north, two 
 creeks join and form a single creek about 20 feet wide which flows into the river at a point about 15 
 yards west of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Mount Vernon Church" (S 10° 15' E) o 
 
 Chimney on white house in woods on opposite 
 
 shore 3 23 __ J< mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house on sand bluff on 
 
 opposite shore 15 
 
 Smoke pipe on large white house 19 
 
 Chimney on brown house 48 
 
 mile. 
 
 32 _. f^ mile. 
 
 55 H mile. 
 
 14 .- I X miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 31 
 
 References — Continued. ' o r n 
 
 Great Shoals Light 49 3.S ._ .similes. 
 
 Tangent of Holland Point 62 44 _. i>^ miles. 
 
 Fork of creek. 183 08 .. 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney of large house 206 39 .. 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of another large house 238 43 _. ^ mile. 
 
 Mount Vernon wharf smoke pipe 293 12 __ i^ miles. 
 
 Large white house in woods 324 03 _- J^ mile. 
 
 Cream-colored house in woods 345 47 .. yi mile. 
 
 CREEK. , 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River about ^/^ mile northwest of Mount Vernon wharf and 
 about I'i miles northeast of Mount Vernon Church. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh grass and sand point making out to the south and about 10 yards 
 from the high-water mark of each of the three sides of the point. About 10 yards west of observed 
 station is the mouth of a creek or drain 10 feet wide which runs only a short distance inland. There 
 are several unpainted houses within 200 yards of observed station and a lone pear tree stands about 
 200 yards to the north. There is a cultivated field about 150 yards back of station which extends to 
 edge of woods }4 ™^^ distant. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Mount Vernon Church" (S 30° 39' W) o 00 00 if « miles. 
 
 Chimney on light-blue house with red blinds _- 13 46 __ i^ miles. 
 
 Lone tree 72 59 ._ i mile. 
 
 Chimney of old unpainted house 108 18 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Chimney of light-green trimmed house 135 15 __ 200 yards. 
 
 Pear tree 159 48 200 yards. 
 
 Left chimney of cream-colored house 218 o5 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Tangent of cove 224 .. _. 30 yards. 
 
 Smoke pipe on Mount Vernon wharf 282 34 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney outside yellow house 312 04 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on slate-colored house '. 352 57 .. J^ mile. 
 
 END. 
 
 Locality. — North shore of Wicomico River opposite Mount Vernon wharf. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 3 feet above and about 100 yards north of high-water 
 mark in river and about 75 yards to the northwest of a large creek which runs about 2 miles inland. 
 Water bushes skirt shore around station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Jones" (S 60° 33' W) o 00 oo X mile- 
 Chimney on white house 7 24 _. I mile. 
 
 Tangent of land 12 28 __ i mile. 
 
 Near chimney of cream-colored house 68 25 __ X ttiile. 
 
 Cupola on red barn 155 21 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Old-style windmill 163 26 _. J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of Whitehaven Hotel 171 09 _. i^ miles. 
 
 Webster's canning house 252 28 .. X ™ile- 
 
 Right-hand chimney on gray house 273 42 .. X mile- 
 Left side of Mount Vernon wharf 294 13 ._ X mile- 
 Stack of Dashiell's canning house 304 52 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Middle attic window of white house 328 54 __ X mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of yellow house 352 12 .. X mile. 
 
32 S7irvey of Oyster Bars^ Wuomico County^ Md. 
 
 walnut; 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Wicomico River about 175 yards east of Mount Vernon wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 17 feet from shore and 50 yards west of a small creek. 
 Several large walnut and locust trees stand about 250 yards south of station and 2 houses and 2 sheds 
 about 250 yards to the southwest. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center pqint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Jones" (S 83° 49' W) o 00 00 J^ mile. 
 
 Right side of Mount Vernon wharf house »_ 17 18 ._ 175 yards. 
 
 Chimney outside of white house 46 52 _- i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of gabled house 53 47 ._ i mile. 
 
 Old-style windmill 121 00 ._ J!^ mile. 
 
 Left end of roof of Whitehaven wharf 136 18 _. iX ™ilss. 
 
 Chimney on Whitehaven Hotel 136 40 .. i>^ miles. 
 
 Opening between pair of pine trees near White- 
 haven 140 .. .. I X miles. 
 
 Stack of Webster's canning house 187 38 __ 300 yards. 
 
 Opening between two walnut trees 274 __ 200 yards. 
 
 Chimney of Whitlock's house 307 37 .. 250 yards. 
 
 Stack of Dashiell's canning house. _ 352 23 ._ 400 yards. 
 
 JONES. 
 
 Localily. — South shore of Wicomico River about X ^^^ west of Mount Vernon wharf. (See 
 Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a knoll about 25 feet above and 30 yards to south of high-water mark, and 
 about 200 yards to the east of a cove. The knoll on which the station is located is the highest point 
 
 on the shore in this locality. Several small cabins stand to the northward about 25 yards, and a large 
 lone cedar tree about 35 yards to the southwest. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ivee" (S 78° 54' W) o 00 00 ^ mile. 
 
 Large square chimney on four-gable house. 10 05 __ X ™il6. 
 
 Cedar tree 11 22 -_ 25 yards. 
 
 Tangent of point of land 34 54 _- ^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 62 26 _. 20. 30 meters. 
 
 Chimney on light-green house on opposite 
 
 shore 102 33 .. J^ mile. 
 
 White cupola in Whitehaven 148 53 .. 2^ miles. 
 
 Old-style windmill 153 31 __ iX miles. 
 
 Whitehaven Hotel chimney 155 48 __ 2 >^ miles. 
 
 Large chimney on yellow house 178 37 ._ ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on end of brown house 216 37 __ J/^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house 266 42 __ X mile. 
 
 Weeping willow - 307 55 -- >^ mile. 
 
 Nail in blaze in cedar tree 318 30 .. 31. 10 meters. 
 
 IVEE. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River about }4 tnile northwest of Mount Vernon Church. 
 (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on grass land about i foot above and 10 feet back from high-water mark. 
 A small cove makes in about 100 yards east of station. A small lone pine stands about no yards to 
 
Su7'vey of Oyster Bars^ Ji7comia> Cnuii/v, Aid. 33 
 
 the east-southeast, and a sand bluff with pine trees about lOO yards to the southwest. Beyond the 
 woods along the beach is a bluff 15 feet high upon which are several houses. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Mount Vernon Church" (S 22° 37' E) o 00 00 ><i mile. 
 
 White house chimney 55 35 _. X tnile. 
 
 Chimney on end of white house 209 55 ,_ 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney of green-trimmed house near "Creek". 245 28 __ i^ miles. 
 
 Old-style windmill 264 47 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 Slate-colored house 276 22 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on middle of white house beyond 
 
 woods 297 II _. I mile. 
 
 Lone pine tree 317 53 .. no yards. 
 
 MOUNT VERNON CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast side of Wicomico River about ■' s mile back from the shore i v, miles south- 
 west of Mount Vernon wharf. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on main road in Mount Vernon and is situated on the highest point in the 
 vicinity. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple of Mount \'ernon Methodist Church. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BALL. 
 
 Locality. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River on a point of land about i mile northeast of Wingate 
 Point. See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sand and grass point making out about lOo yards west of a sand bluff. 
 A small creek empties into the river about 10 yards to the east, and three poplars stand about 100 
 yards to the south. The extreme northern end of the point is about 35 yards from station and the 
 western side is about lo yards. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Holland" N 20° 03' W) o 00 00 X mile. 
 
 Middle one of five pines 107 09 ._ 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney on John Withlock's house 137 57 .. 100 yards. 
 
 Left end of pine woods 145 33 .. Vj mile. 
 
 Right end of pine woods 165 04 ._ j-^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on white house 183 32 ._ ^ mile. 
 
 Third poplar 209 04 -- 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney of brown house 248 27 .. ,'-2' mile. 
 
 WIND. 
 
 Locaiity. — Southeast shore of Wicomico River about X' mile north of southern end of Wingate 
 Point. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is about 30 yards from high-water mark of Wicomico River on the north side and 
 20 yards from the west side. An oyster watchhouse stands about 100 yards to the east of the station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" S 36° 29' W) o 00 00 i>2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of MoUies Point ^3 35 _. i mile. 
 
 Left end of woods 46 12 .. if^ miles. 
 
 Right end of woods 51 45 ._ ij^ miles. 
 
 Tangent of Ellis Point 102 47 .. i mile. 
 
 White house in woods 157 ig __ 3 miles. 
 
 Smoke pipe on watchhouse 185 49 _. 100 yards. 
 
 Chimney of brown house 203 38 .. >2 mile. 
 
34 
 
 Siirvev oj Oyster Bars, \]'ia>mico County, Md. 
 
 References — Continued. ° ' " 
 Chimney of cream-colored lioiise with brown 
 
 trimmings 215 34 00 J-j mile. 
 
 Watchhouse 308 41 __ X niile. 
 
 Chimney on 2>^-story house 342 18 .. . 3 miles. 
 
 Chimney on end of white house Dames 
 
 Quarter 350 57 .. 2 W miles. 
 
 LIITLE. 
 
 Locality. — Southern shore of Monie Bay on second prominent point of marsh about '4 mile to the 
 west entrance to Little Monie Creek. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a marsh point covered with water bushes and reeds. It is about i foot 
 above high-water mark, 7 yards from the west side, 10 yards from the east side, and about 50 yards 
 from extreme end of point. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (S 83° 43' W) o 
 
 Left side of woods on Nanticoke Point 19 
 
 Right side of woods on Nanticoke Point 22 
 
 Tangent of Wingate Point 34 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house 60 
 
 Chimney on near end of white house with 
 
 brown trimmings 62 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house with green 
 
 blinds 62 
 
 Left chimney of yellow house trimmed white 79 
 
 Middle of woods 80 
 
 Large brown house ^_ ^ _ 93 
 
 Mount Vernon Church.. 102 
 
 Tangent of point of land 165 
 
 Tangent of point of land 320 
 
 00 00 2 ' 4 miles. 
 
 34 -- 3,).i miles. 
 
 24 __ 2^2 miles. 
 
 39 __ 1)4 miles. 
 
 13 
 
 43 
 
 5,S 
 
 I >2 miles. 
 
 i>2 miles. 
 
 iX miles. 
 I }4 miles. 
 I X miles. 
 I ii miles. 
 
 42 ._ if^ miles. 
 
 47 ._ X mile- 
 
 16 __ 75 yards. 
 
 Tangent of land 346 47 _ _ 3 miles. 
 
 DOVE. 
 
 Locality. — South shore of Monie Bay and about '4" mile east of entrance to Pigeon Creek. (See 
 Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on marsh land about 10 yards back from high-water mark not far from water 
 bushes which stand to the east. Cement monument marking reference station is 13.98 meters southeast 
 from observed station. No permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Great Shoals Light" (N 57° 41' W) o 
 
 Left side of Nanticoke Point woods 6 
 
 Left side of Roaring Point heavy woods. __ 19 
 
 High lone pine showing above woods 23 
 
 Tangent of Wingate Point 52 
 
 Chimney of red roof house. 67 
 
 Chimney on yellow house with red gable 
 
 roof , __ 84 
 
 Mount Vernon Clmrch 86 
 
 Tangent of land - 106 
 
 Reference station 202 
 
 Chimney of white house with dark red 
 
 trimmings -45^' 
 
 56 
 29 
 36 
 
 39 
 
 iX miles. 
 2%^ miles. 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 12 ._ 3 miles. 
 
 37 __ 3^ miles. 
 
 38 __ 300 yards. 
 
 35 50 13. 98 meters. 
 
 \]4 miles. 
 
Srirvev of Oyster Bars, U'iconiico County, Md. 
 GREAT SHOALS LIGHT. 
 
 35 
 
 Locality. — Middle of entrances to Monie Bay and Wicomico River about halfway between Long 
 Point to the south and Mollies Point to the north. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern on square screw pile structure known as "Great 
 Shoals Light." 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 81° 50' W) 5J4 miles. 
 
 SHORT. 
 
 Locality. — Southern shore of entrances to Monie Bay and Wicomico River on Long Point and 
 about I mile south-southwest from Great .Shoals Light. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on a sandy knoll on eastern side of entrance to Dames Quarter Creek about 15 
 feet back from high-water mark on the north side and about 30 feet from east side of point It is on 
 the highest part of the knoll which is about 5 feet above high-water mark. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (S 8g° 03' W) o 
 
 Tile pipe in cement (" Long" 1901) 23 
 
 Nanticoke wharf . ,.. _. 67 
 
 Left side of Nanticoke woods 69 
 
 Yellow house with red blinds 74 
 
 Left tangent of Wingate Point 124 
 
 Chimney on red roof white house ^ _ . 132 
 
 Near chimney of yellow house 136 
 
 Chimney on red trimmed house 212 
 
 Left tree at Dames Quarter 260 
 
 Chimney on white barn _ 279 
 
 Left chimney on white house 320 
 
 Chimney on yellow house _ 341 
 
 4.S 
 
 538 miles. 
 
 63. 703 meters. 
 
 4}i miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 3^ miles. 
 2ys miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 3 miles. 
 2 miles. 
 
 X mile. 
 300 yards. 
 200 yards. 
 200 yards. 
 
 ROOM. 
 
 2yi miles. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end and eastern shore of Tangier Sound on Halls Point. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 Observed station is on a bluff 15 feet high about 5 yards back from its edge. It is about 25 yards 
 cast of a clump of mulberry trees and about 15 yards north-northwest of a barn. Locust and mulberry 
 trees stand all about station and locust bushes along the edge of the bluff. A wagon trail runs parallel 
 to the shore about 15 yards back of station. Cement monument marking reference station is 21.45 
 meters south-southwest of observed station and almost in line with a large mulberry tree. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in center of stub with top flush with ground. Reference station 
 is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 70° 00' W) o 
 
 Gable on near side of red roof on white 
 
 house on Bishops Head 3 
 
 Near end of roof of large 2>^-stor)' house.. 12 
 
 Left tangent of Clay Island 39 
 
 Left side of Sandy Point woods 70 
 
 Roaring Point wharf 85 
 
 Near chimney on end of large red roof 
 
 white house _ . 94 
 
 Right side of Nanticoke woods. _ _ . . no 
 
 Mount Vernon Church 127 
 
 Near corner of barn 137 
 
 01 . 
 
 5>< miles. 
 
 53 - 
 
 7X miles. 
 
 18 - - 
 
 3>< miles. 
 
 08 .. . 
 
 4 miles. 
 
 22 .- . 
 
 5 miles. 
 
 36 - - 
 
 4X miles. 
 
 28 . _ 
 
 3^ miles. 
 
 18 . 
 
 7 miles. 
 
 nf, 
 
 15. 96 meters. 
 
36 
 
 Survey of Oys/cr Bars, Wicomico Comilv, Md. 
 
 Rejcrenco — Continued. ° ' 
 
 Right-hand corner of barn 152 08 
 
 Reference station 268 30 
 
 Large cedar tree 276 30 
 
 Two-inch iron pipe 2 79 38 
 
 -_ 18. II meters. 
 
 CX3 21. 45 meters. 
 
 -- 100 yards. 
 
 30 9.21 meters. 
 
 HAINES. 
 
 Locality. — Upper end and eastern shore uf Tangier Sound on Haines Point, about -^ s mile north of 
 Deal Island wharf. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is on sand and grass point about 20 yards back and ,s feet above high-water mark. 
 Locust and water bushes stand about 20 yards to the north and the left edge of this clump is about on 
 line with Sharkfin Shoal Light. A barbwire fence runs 3 yards east of station. Cement monument 
 marking reference station is 9.64 meters east of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub in center of a drain tile with top broken ofl' Ijelow 
 surface. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Sharkfin Shoal Light" (N 45° 58' W) o 
 
 Left of bushes 39 
 
 Left of Sandy Point woods_ 53 
 
 Chimney of 2 '-^-story white house trimmed 
 
 with red 75 
 
 Chimney of unpainted house 85 
 
 Chimney on end of red cottage trimmed 
 
 white 99 
 
 Reference station 123 
 
 Pine tree 148 
 
 Large square chimney on red house 152 
 
 Right one of 5 large pines 184 
 
 Half way between chimneys on store on 
 
 Deal Island 213 
 
 Deal Island Church 217 
 
 Black gum tree 223 
 
 Right end of Deal Island wharf 234 
 
 Hooper Straits Light 343 
 
 00 00 2 'smiles. 
 
 57 -- 20 yards. 
 
 38 __ 4J4' miles. 
 
 04 _ _ K mile. 
 
 49 -. 350 yards. 
 
 00 _- }^ mile. 
 
 40 40 9. 64 meters. 
 
 37 30 2. 14 meters. 
 
 49 -- 400 yards. 
 
 40 _. 300 yards. 
 
 08 .. K mile- 
 
 00 _- 1 '4 miles. 
 
 49 _- 6. 70 meters. 
 
 10 . . ''2 mile. 
 
 7'^ miles. 
 
 34 
 
 DEAL ISLAND CHURCH. 
 
 Locality. — Deal Island on main road about ''4 mile from the shore and about .'4 mile south of 
 Laws Thoroughfare. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of steeple on Deal Island Methodist Church. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 BAR. 
 
 Locality. — Eastern shore of Tangier Sound on western side of Deal Island, about i mile northwest 
 of entrance to Lower Thoroughfare and '2 mile south of Middle Creek. (See Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Observed station is about 10 yards east of high-water mark on sand and grass land back of sandy 
 beach. The first of many tree stumps which are submerged at high water commence about 100 yards 
 to the north and cat-tails grow abundantly back of station. Cement monument marking reference 
 station is 6. 09 meters east of observed station. 
 
 ^iarks. — Observed station is a nail in pine stub flush with ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Sharkfin Shoal Light " (N 19° 40' \V) o 00 00 4',i' miles. 
 
 Tangent of Haines Point 27 29 _. 2 5-2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, IVicomico Couii/y, Md. 
 
 37 
 
 References — Continued. ° 
 Flag pole on large building on Deal Island 
 
 wharf 28 
 
 Middle chimney of large gray building 37 
 
 Chimney on white house 59 
 
 Middle chimney on red roof white house 79 
 
 Reference station 107 
 
 Chimney on white house 118 
 
 Chinmey on dark gray house 161 
 
 Right chimney on white four-gabled house 
 
 with red roof 176 
 
 45 -- 2 miles. 
 
 41 _- I mile. 
 
 54 - - 400 yards. 
 
 51 -- ^.'i mile. 
 
 10 00 6. 09 meters. 
 
 43 -- 400 yards. 
 
 57 -- 300 yards. 
 
 39 -- yi mile. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION OF DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The oyster bars of Wicomico County are 15 in number, and their total area, as 
 marked out by buoys placed by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission, is 1,638 
 acres. As provided by law, the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but 
 they inclose areas of all shapes from triangles to complicated eight-sided figures, and of 
 all sizes from 1,123 acres to 4 acres. ° The sides vary in length from 120 to 3,800 yards, 
 and in some cases the corners of the boundaries are practically at the triangulation 
 stations from which they are located, while in other instances they are over 7,500 yards 
 from the landmarks most available for the purpose of fixing their positions. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic Survey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 future. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in the county. 
 
 At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to be 
 described, its general locality, and the serial number of the "Charts of Oyster Bars" of 
 Maryland on which its legal boundaries are shown. 
 
 The first column, under the heading of "Corner of bar," gives the number corre- 
 sponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the number on 
 the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners have been 
 assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a clockwise 
 direction around the bar; but where a corner of one oyster bar is identical with the 
 corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars only the number of the corner 
 of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 The second and third columns, under the headings of "Latitude" and "Longitude," 
 give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have been adopted by the 
 
 " For similar statistics for other counties that have been surveyed, see Appendix C of this publi- 
 cation. 
 
 38 
 
Siinwy of Ovstcr Bars, JJ'icoinico Coiiiify, Aid. 39 
 
 Commission as the primary technical definition of the corners, and should be considered 
 as final in case of a dispute arising from discrepancies caused by other means of location. 
 The latitudes and longitudes given in these columns are based on the United States 
 standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and the points thus defined can be 
 relocated from distant triangulation stations of the Survey, even though all the land- 
 marks and buoys originally used for their location have been destroyed by natural causes 
 or by acts of vandals desiring to defeat the purposes of the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 The fourth and fifth columns, under the general heading of "True bearing"'' and 
 the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured from a true north- 
 and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner of the boundary 
 designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on the corresponding 
 lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from these same stations in 
 the last column to the corresponding corner of. boundary in the first column. The 
 difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings shown in some cases 
 is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the computations took into 
 account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 The sixth column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three computed 
 distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the three 
 triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and vice versa. 
 
 The seventh and last column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangulation 
 station," ''gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the correspond 
 ing "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner of the 
 bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and markings 
 of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication, under the 
 heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likel}' to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars. One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 " The mean magnetic variation for Wicomico County is 5° 45' west of north (1908), and is increas- 
 ing at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
 ^ Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Super- 
 intendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey at Washington. 
 
40 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 (i) Triangidation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the publications on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first 
 derived from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the bound- 
 aries of the oyster bars. For example, take "Upper -Stake" bar, which is the first 
 one described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No 3," is to be examined 
 as to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Juliet" and "Earle" as 
 determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner is 92° 57' and 
 the angle between "Earle" and "Streett" is 66° 51'. Having these two angles, the 
 engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant 
 angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the meas- . 
 ured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the 
 boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about 
 until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set off on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual position of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the corner of the bound- 
 ary as given on the chart, the sur\reyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by 
 reversing the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 41 
 
 protractor over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart the 
 two adjacent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the 
 angles thus obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two land- 
 marks are shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the pro- 
 tractor. The second angle is then placed on the sextant and the same operation gone 
 through, and so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a point is 
 reached where both observed sextant angles are practically identical with the pro- 
 tractor angles. The point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can be placed 
 to mark the true position of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic locations of points are attained; 
 in fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the State fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer takes compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination," and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared alto- 
 gether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the cor- 
 rected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can be 
 anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used by getting their bearings directly from the chart by parallel rulers or a pro- 
 tractor and then applying them in the same manner as the ones published in the tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic bearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fourth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question, and the direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an. additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 " The mean magnetic variation for Wicomico County is 5° 45' west of north (1908) and is increasing 
 at the rate of 3' yearly. 
 
42 
 
 Sur7<ey of Oysirr Bars, Wiconuco County, Md. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles meas-ured at landmarks.— This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 The instrument is placed over a "triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the " Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of 0° 00' 00" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "corner" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit, and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fixed. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 UPPER STAKE. 
 
 (Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triaugula 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 1 It 
 
 / // 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 20 06. 36 
 
 75 52 59- 76 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 01 E 
 
 59 07 E 
 
 3 51 E 
 
 N 01 W 
 S 59 08 W 
 
 S 3 51 w 
 
 811 
 1718 
 2209 
 
 Juliet. 
 Earle. 
 Streett. 
 
 2 
 
 38 20 08. 36 
 
 75 53 06. 16 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 II 10 E 
 
 63 45 E 
 
 8 28 E 
 
 N II 10 W 
 S 63 46 W 
 S 8 28 W 
 
 895 
 1834 
 2160 
 
 Juliet. 
 Earle. 
 Streett. 
 
 3 
 
 38 20 22. 41 
 
 75 53 07. 20 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 8 27 E 
 
 78 36 E 
 II 45 E 
 
 N 8 27 W 
 S 78 36 W 
 S II 45 W 
 
 1366 
 1706 
 1703 
 
 Juliet. 
 Earle. 
 Streett. 
 
 4 
 
 38 20 19. 59 
 
 75 52 32- 41 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 59 59 E 
 78 39 W 
 29 56 W 
 
 S 59 59 W 
 S 78 40 E 
 N 29 56 E 
 
 864 
 3169 
 1449 
 
 Earle. 
 Gover. 
 Juliet. 
 
 WETIPQUIN. 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — Continued. 
 
 SAND LUMP. 
 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. ii.) 
 
 43 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 ■ . . 
 
 Distance 
 
 u. s. c 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o , 
 
 , n 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 18 45. 20 
 
 75 53 49- 80 N 34 40 E 
 N 63 18 W 
 S 10 25 W 
 
 S 34 40 W 
 S 63 19 E 
 N 10 25 E 
 
 2342 
 2780 
 536 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Pole. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 18 52. 18 
 
 75 53 47-54 , N 36 57 E 
 N 68 16 W 
 S II 36 E 
 
 S 36 58 w 
 S 68 17 E 
 N II 36 W 
 
 2116 
 
 2739 
 
 779 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Pole. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 18 48. 82 
 
 75 53 42-02 , N 31 57 E 
 
 N 67 16 W 
 
 , S 25 04 W 
 
 S 31 58 w 
 S 67 17 E 
 N 25 04 E 
 
 2127 
 
 2918 
 
 717 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Pole. 
 
 
 HICKORY NUT. 
 (^Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , „ , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 18 35.22 
 
 75 53 50- 58 
 
 N 30 52 E 
 
 N 57 14 W 
 S 21 47 W 
 
 S 30 53 W 
 S 57 14 E 
 N 21 47 E 
 
 2637 
 
 2930 
 
 206 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Pole. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 18 38.40 
 
 75 54 o8- 15 
 
 S 52 39 E 
 S 40 10 E 
 
 N 53 29 W 
 
 N 52 39 W 
 N 40 10 W 
 S 53 29 E 
 
 491 
 2821 
 2485 
 
 Pole. 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 At. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 18 45. 20 
 
 75 53 49- 80 N 34 4° E 
 
 N 63 18 W 
 
 : S 10 25 W 
 
 S 34 40 W 
 S 63 19 E 
 N 10 25 E 
 
 2342 
 2780 
 536 
 
 Juliet. 
 
 Ar. 
 Pole. 
 
 OLD WOMANS PATCH. 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 38 18 21.60 
 
 75 54 II- 80 N 42 53 W 
 S 83 47 W 
 S 15 20 W 
 
 S 42 54 E 
 N 83 46 E 
 N 15 20 E 
 
 2792 
 3241 
 1655 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 2 38 18 29. 24 
 
 75 54 16. 24 N 44 54 W 
 S 78 55 W 
 S 9 47 W 
 
 S 44 55 E' 
 N 78 54 E 
 N 9 47 E 
 
 2524 
 3164 
 1880 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 3 38 18 31.58 
 
 75 54 06.00 N so 14 W 
 S 78 30 W 
 S 17 02 w 
 
 S 50 15 E 
 N 78 28 E 
 N 17 01 E 
 
 2672 
 3446 
 2020 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
44 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAl, OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 CEDAR SHOAL. 
 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. ii.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 I 
 
 ^titude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 
 
 1 8 09. 96 
 
 75 54 12-74 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 37 34 W 
 89 15 W 
 18 56 W 
 
 S 37 35 E 
 S 89 16 E 
 N 18 56 E 
 
 3075 
 3197 
 
 1272 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 18 12.02 
 
 75 54 28.56 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 31 34 W 
 
 89 25 W 
 
 22 E 
 
 S 31 36 E 
 N 89 24 E 
 N 22 W 
 
 2779 
 2778 
 1272 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 3 
 
 38 
 
 18 24.37 
 
 75 54 31 60 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 35 09 W 
 
 80 38 W 
 
 3 01 E 
 
 S 35 09 E 
 
 N 80 37 E 
 N 3 00 W 
 
 2387 
 2733 
 1691 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 18 27.58 
 
 75 54 20.33 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 42 14 w 
 79 33 W 
 6 41 W 
 
 S 42 14 E 
 N 79 32 E 
 N 6 41 E 
 
 2490 
 
 3047 
 1809 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 3 38 18 26. 
 
 LONG SHOAL. 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
 
 
 ' 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 75 
 
 54 55- 96 
 
 N 18 30 W 
 
 S 18 30 E 
 
 2290 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 
 S 83 45 W 
 
 N 83 44 E 
 
 2061 
 
 Okay. 
 
 
 
 S 26 38 E 
 
 N 26 37 W 
 
 '643 
 
 Rag. 
 
 75 
 
 54 54- 42 
 
 N 22 25 W 
 
 S 22 25 E 
 
 2013 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 
 S 75 37 W 
 
 N 75 37 E 
 
 2152 
 
 Okay. 
 
 
 
 S 21 21 E 
 
 N 21 21 W 
 
 1908 
 
 Rag. 
 
 75 
 
 54 37- 60 , N 32 44 W 
 
 S 32 45 E 
 
 2246 
 
 Ar. 
 
 
 S 78 42 W 
 
 N 78 41 E 
 
 2587 
 
 Okay. 
 
 
 
 S 8 04 E 
 
 N 8 04 W 
 
 1768 
 
 Rag. 
 
 CHERRY TREE. 
 
 {Nanticoke River — Chart No. 11.) 
 
 I 38 18 06. 21 75 54 38. 20 
 
 N"25 03 W 
 N 86 II W 
 S 13 47 E 
 
 S 25 04 E 
 S 86 12 E 
 
 N 13 47 W 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2830 Ar. 
 2526 ' Okay. 
 1 108 Rag. 
 
 2 38 18 13. 16 
 
 75 54 44- 72 N 23 46 W 
 S 88 23 W 
 S 18 27 E 
 
 S 23 46 E 
 N 88 22 E 
 N i8 27 W 
 
 2545 
 2349 
 1381 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
 3 38 18 15.00 
 
 75 54 33- 76 1 N 30 09 W 
 S 87 13 W 
 S 6 03 E 
 
 S 30 09 E . 
 N 87 12 E 
 N 6 03 W 
 
 2621 
 2642 
 1387 
 
 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 Rag. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 WILSON SHOALS. 
 
 {Lower Nanticoke River — Chart No. ii.) 
 
 True bearing 
 
 - 1 Distf 
 
 Forward Back 
 
 45 
 
 Longitude 
 
 38 17 04.58 I 7,S 5.S 15-02 ' S 36 46 E 
 N 51 08 E 
 N 34 =9 W 
 
 38 17 06.76 ' 75 55 27. bo : S 41 55 E 
 I N 59 31 E 
 
 3 38 17 55. 16 75 55 18.02 
 
 4 38 18 03.50 75 54 52.1 
 
 5 38 17 44. 10 75 54 50. 18 
 
 N 36 44 W 
 S 51 08 W 
 S ,?4 30 E 
 
 N 41 55 W 
 S 59 32 W 
 S 29 05 E 
 
 59 „ 
 N 29 05 W 
 
 N 69 44 W S 69 44 E 
 
 S 2 42 E N 2 42 W 
 
 S 61 59 E N 61 58 W 
 
 N 16 57 W S 16 58 E 
 
 N 83 04 W S 83 05 E 
 
 S 33 33 E N 33 33 W 
 
 S 60 25 E N 60 24 W 
 
 N 44 31 E S 44 32 W 
 
 N 67 28 W S 67 29 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 2221 I Nanticoke Church. 
 
 1597 Kag. 
 
 2724 Okay. 
 
 2490 Nanticoke Chixrch. 
 1830 ! Rag. 
 2486 ! Okay. 
 
 1559 Okay. 
 4131 I Roar. 
 1498 j Rag. 
 
 2776 Ar. 
 
 Okay. 
 
 670 j Rag. 
 2150 Pole. 
 2384 1 Okay. 
 
 ROARING POINT EAST. 
 {Lower Nanticoke River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 , /, 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 38 
 
 15 37-80 
 
 75 55 33-62 
 
 S 34 23 E 
 N 50 18 E 
 N 65 17 W 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 34 22 
 50 19 
 65 18 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 4041 
 
 791 
 1942 
 
 Nanti. 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 
 2 38 
 
 15 46.36 
 
 75 55 49-20 
 
 N 78 01 E 
 N 30 35 E 
 N 68 50 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 78 02 
 30 34 
 68 so 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 1047 
 4228 
 1448 
 
 Roar. 
 Rag. 
 Cow. 
 
 3 38 
 
 16 07. 78 
 
 75 55 43- 22 
 
 S 82 29 W 
 S 59 42 E 
 N 86 14 E 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 82 28 
 59 42 
 86 15 
 
 E 
 
 W 
 
 w 
 
 1522 
 1002 
 2083 
 
 Cow 
 
 Roar. 
 
 Nanticoke Church. 
 
46 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 ROTTNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 MIDDLEGROUND. 
 (Mouth Nanticoke River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of I 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I , 38 
 
 12 26. 22 
 
 75 55 40.38 
 
 N 79 30 E 
 N 29 24 W 
 S 83 42 w 
 
 S 79 32 VV 
 S 29 25 E 
 N 83 39 E 
 
 Yards. 
 4697 
 4058 
 5699 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 2 , 38 
 
 12 32.01 
 
 75 55 51-86 
 
 N 82 21 E 
 N 26 49 W 
 S 81 17 W 
 
 S 82 23 w 
 S 26 48 E 
 N 81 15 E 
 
 4968 
 3741 
 5422 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 3 38 
 
 12 47.41 
 
 75 55 44- 62 
 
 N 88 17 E 
 N 33 40 W 
 S 76 26 W 
 
 S 88 19 W 
 S 33 41 E 
 N 76 23 E 
 
 4734 
 3389 
 57" 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 4 38 
 
 • 
 
 13 13- 01 
 
 75 55 54- 46 
 
 S 81 47 E 
 N 39 34 W 
 S 67 23 W 
 
 N 81 45. W 
 S 39 35 E 
 N 67 21 E 
 
 5045 
 2539 
 5729 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 5 i 38 
 
 14 43- 39 
 
 75 55 32-02 
 
 N 13 38 E 
 N 34 19 W 
 S 63 48 W 
 
 S 13 38 w 
 S 34 20 E 
 N 63 47 E 
 
 2408 
 3204 
 2468 
 
 Roar 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 6 ; 38 
 
 15 03.62 
 
 75 55 00.00 
 
 N 9 44 W 
 N 53 32 W 
 S 59 59 W 
 
 S 9 44 E 
 S 53 33 E 
 N 59 58 E 
 
 1683 
 3305 
 3541 
 
 Roar. 
 Cow. 
 Frog. 
 
 7 ! 38 
 
 13 12.39 
 
 75 55 00.00 
 
 S 78 48 E 
 N 57 10 W 
 S 72 04 w 
 
 N 78 47 W 
 S 57 II E 
 
 N 72 02 E 
 
 3613 
 3649 
 
 7082 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 
 
 8 38 
 
 13 10. 60 
 
 75 54 40. 80 
 
 S 78 04 E 
 N 60 19 W 
 
 S 73 42 W 
 
 N 78 03 W 
 S 60 21 E 
 N 73 39 E 
 
 3100 
 4116 
 
 7553 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 BIG HILL. 
 {Mouth Nanticoke River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 /, 
 
 , ,. 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 
 
 23.70 
 
 75 56 45- 82 
 
 N 81 34 E 
 
 N 3 58 W 
 S 82 08 W 
 
 S 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 81 37 W 
 3 58 E 
 
 82 07 E 
 
 6429 
 3629 
 3960 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 
 
 29.41 
 
 75 56 47-82 
 
 N 83 20 E 
 N 3 19 W 
 S 79 15 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 83 22 W 
 
 3 19 E 
 
 79 14 E 
 
 6457 
 3433 
 3938 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
 3 
 
 38 15 
 
 32. 10 
 
 75 ,s6 32. 89 
 
 N 83 45 E 
 N 10 07 W 
 S 79 04 w 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 83 48 W 
 10 07 E 
 79 01 E 
 
 6052 
 3397 
 4346 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light 
 
 4 
 
 •38 12 
 
 25.42 
 
 7.S 56 36. 84 
 
 N 81 47 E 
 N 7 50 W 
 S 8i 48 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 81 49 \V 
 
 7 50 E 
 
 81 46 E 
 
 6184 
 3596 
 4205 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Frog. 
 
 Sharkfin Shoal Light. 
 
Siin<ey of Oyster Barn, Wiamiico Cotiii/y, Md. 
 
 BOTINnARieS OP NATURAL OYSTER BARS — COntttHieH. 
 
 47 
 
 GREAT SHOALS. 
 (Moulh Wicomico River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 12 47- 01 75 52 37-71 
 
 2 38 13 00.41 
 
 N 54 28 W I S 54 28 E 
 S 39 20 W N 39 19 E 
 
 S 57 44 E i N 57 43 W 
 
 75 54 0000 S 37 25 E N 37 25. W 
 
 S 81 19 E N 81 18 W 
 
 N 11 40 E S 1 1 40 W 
 
 38 13 13. 97 75 54 00. 00 S 30 49 E , N 30 48 W 
 S 68 49 E N 68 48 W 
 
 N 17 01 E S 17 01 W 
 
 Yards. 
 285 
 1505 
 1979 
 
 2034 
 1971 
 
 1433 
 
 2414 
 2090 
 990 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Dove. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Great Shoal.s Light. 
 
 Whitfe. 
 
 Short. 
 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 White. 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 13 20.76 
 
 75 52 19- 72 
 
 N 36 44 E 
 S 28 34 E 
 S 36 10 W 
 
 S 36 44 W 
 N 28 35 W 
 N 36 10 E 
 
 1545 
 2500 
 1219 
 
 Wind. 
 Dove. 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 12 49. 82 
 
 75 52 24. 28 
 
 S 48 49 E 
 S 46 to W 
 N 84 22 W 
 
 N 48 49 W 
 N 46 10 E 
 S 84 22 E 
 
 1749 
 1818 
 601 
 
 Dove. 
 Short. 
 Great Shoals Light. 
 
 INGRAM SHOAL. 
 
 (Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 I 38 13 38.61 
 
 2 38 13 51- 
 
 75 s2 23.64 S 21 12 W N 21 12 E 
 
 N s8 14 E S 58 14 \V 
 
 N o 31 W S o 31 E 
 
 75 52 3'- 90 S 10 59 W N 10 59 E 
 
 N 81 31 E S 81 32 W 
 
 N 8 06 E S 8 06 W 
 
 3 38 13 57- 26 75 52 18.97 
 
 S 18 28 W 
 N 89 29 E 
 N 6 28 W 
 
 N 18 28 E 
 S 89 30 w 
 S 6 28 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 1702 j Great Shoals Light. 
 
 1 2 10 Wind. 
 
 1877 i Ella. 
 
 2075 ' Great Shoals Light. 
 
 1262 ; Wind. 
 
 1439 Ella. 
 
 2335 i Great vShoals Light. 
 
 904 I Wind. 
 
 1255 Ella 
 
48 
 
 Stirvey of Oyster Bars., Wicofnico County., Md. 
 
 BOUNDARIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS — continued. 
 
 HOLLAND. 
 {Lower Wicomico River — Chart No. 12.) 
 
 Cor- 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Loi 
 
 gitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 Forward 
 
 
 Back 
 8 40 E 
 
 38 26 E 
 32 56 w 
 
 tie 
 
 1 
 
 38 14 36. 02 
 
 7.S .S 
 
 06. 20 
 
 8 40 
 
 38 27 
 32 56 
 
 W 
 W 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 Yards. 
 469 
 1659 
 414 
 
 Holland 
 
 Wind. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 2 
 
 38 14 38.98 
 
 7.5 5 
 
 09. 36 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 t 40 
 
 34 06 
 34 36 
 
 E 
 W 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 I 40 w 
 34 06 E 
 34 35 W 
 
 364 
 1690 
 
 545 
 
 Holland 
 
 Wind. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 3 
 
 38 14 42. 04 
 
 75 5 
 
 03,04 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 30 42 
 36 36 
 14 23 
 
 w 
 w 
 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 30 42 E 
 36 36 E 
 14 23 W 
 
 303 
 1871 
 569 
 
 Holland 
 
 Wind. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 4 
 
 38 14 39.00 
 
 75 5 
 
 00. 40 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 31 47 
 
 40 16 
 
 9 00 
 
 w 
 
 W 
 E 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 31 47 E 
 40 16 E 
 9 00 W 
 
 428 
 1834 
 454 
 
 Holland 
 
 Wind. 
 
 Ball. 
 
 tion station 
 
APPENDIXES 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress' approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making sm^eys 
 of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representati-ves oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the govesnor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be neces- 
 sary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 * * * * Hf ■¥ i( 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
50 Survey of Oyster Bars, IVicomico County, Md. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 3o, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled, That the foUovi'ing sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * Por any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under ttiis appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [.\ct of Congress approved March 4, 1907. J 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by tiie Senate and House of Represenialives oj the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 1908.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and nine, andfor other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re presenfatives of the United States of America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, approffriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT to establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, 
 bars and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of 
 this Act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by tlie General Assembly of Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to Article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec. 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with "reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis: and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County ^ Md. 51 
 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic 
 survey, of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there 
 are natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of 
 sifth county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of the United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. * * * 
 
 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be 'detailed by 
 the United States coast and geodetic survey, and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to have laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on tlie said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable, the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars and rocks, 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the office of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the sama to be published in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerks of the Circuit 
 Court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey 
 and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed, other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the vState of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks, shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms, and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 imder the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be so construed as 
 to affect in any manner the holdings by citizens *f this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. * * * 
 
 The law of the Stale of Maryland, passed March g, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 Survey, is as follows : 
 
 An Act Concerniug the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i . Be it. enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for any 
 person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, * * * 
 at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, surveying, 
 triangulating, or levelling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect the 
 objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that purpose, 
 doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2." And be it enacted, That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 
 1 Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United 
 States Court of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
52 Survey of Oyster Bars, Wicomico County, Md. 
 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, 
 and then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses, (to be by 
 them sworn or affirmed and examined) shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report 
 thereof and of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five 
 days thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject 
 to an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as 
 aforesaid, and the said report so made as aforesaid, if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to 
 be final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of 
 said report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which ever 
 the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall be 
 heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit 
 and pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued fqr and recovered by any person who 
 shall first prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person so offending 
 may reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered 
 with costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 [Extract from First Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of 
 the State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, pro- 
 vision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking the 
 same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the State 
 until the natural bars of that region had been siurveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico Couniy^ Md. 53 
 
 NATURAL BAR NOT DEFINED. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment hberally in favor of the natural bars when suri'eying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DEFINITION OF A NATURAL OYSTER BAR. 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINipN. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 " It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. • 
 
 "The definition of a natural bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the extreme views given above and which has therefore been adopted by 'the 
 Commission, is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Tood, V. Job T. IVloore. It is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant 
 of land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by water in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them; and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to offer to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities suificient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned I 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the pubhc resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and cannot be located or 
 appropriated by any individual." 
 
 Appendix C— STATISTICS OF RESULTS OF THE COMBINED OPERATIONS OF THE 
 GOVERNMENT AND STATE. 
 
 For a further understanding of the character of the oyster survey work that is being carried on 
 in Maryland, the following statistical tabulation of the combined results of the various operations of 
 both the Government and State will be of value. In this connection it should be remembered that 
 
54 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars^ Wicomico County^ Md. 
 
 these statistics only include the new work required to supplement the large amount of existing data 
 obtained from the archives of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and utilized in the preparation of the 
 charts and technical records. 
 
 Nattiral oyster bars surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated _. 
 
 Acres of crab bottoms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted 
 
 Triangulatioh landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangulation 
 
 Square miles of water covered by triangulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with chain apparatus. 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and chain apparatus 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts pubhshed 
 
 Reports pubhshed --. 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 369 
 
 440 
 
 .049 
 
 58 
 
 Somerset ■Wicomico 
 
 37S 
 296 
 679 
 .904 
 
 143 
 .870 
 
 S06 
 569 
 
 i>209 
 
 626s 
 ^620 
 
 723 
 
 o Total area of natural oyster bars of Connecticut is 5,770 acres 
 b Less quantities covered by statistics of more than one county. 
 
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COAST AND GEOUETIC SURTEY 
 
 PROGRESS MAP 
 
 WICOMICO COUN'IT 
 MAKYLAND 
 
 To accompany report ot'woik of United Slates 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Sui've^ in cooperation 
 
 ■with the Marjland Shell Fish Connuission 
 
 1907 
 
 Landmarks (Coast Sm-vey Triau^ation Stations) 
 
 Waters c oijti^ous to county 
 
 Waters witiiiji teTritorial limits of count)' 
 
 Limits of projections on file at AV^Lshin^ton 
 
 Limits of charts published hy Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR 
 COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 O. H. TITTMANN, Superintendent 
 
 SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS 
 
 WORCESTER COUNTY 
 MARYLAND 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES AND LANDMARKS AND REPORT 
 OF WORK OF UNITED STATES COAST AND GEODETIC SUR- 
 VEY IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES BUREAU OF 
 FISHERIES AND MARYLAND SHELL FISH COMMISSION 
 
 By C. C. YATES 
 
 CHIEF OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY PARTY 
 .ASSISTANT, COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY 
 
 WASHINGTON 
 
 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 
 
 1909 
 
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 Washingtofi, April lo, igog. 
 Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the officer detailed from 
 the Coast and Geodetic Survey to cooperate with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission in surveying the oyster bars of the State of Maryland, and 
 certain teclinical results which are necessary for the interpretation and use of the plats 
 of the survey made by the Government. 
 
 This work has been done under the provisions of the act of Congress entitled "An 
 act to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shell fish com- 
 missioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys of the natural oyster beds, bars, 
 and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland," approved May 26, 1906, and of 
 the acts of Congress making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government: 
 for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1907, 1908, and 1909. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 (). H. Tittmann, Superintendent. 
 To Hon. Charles Nagel, 
 
 Secretary oj Conimeree and Labor. 
 
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CERTIFICATION, 
 
 Annapolis, Md., April S, 1909. 
 The following publication is certified to contain correct technical descriptions of 
 all boundaries and landmarks established in the waters of Worcester County by the 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission in cooperation with the United States Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey. 
 
 C. C. Yates, 
 Chief of Coast and Geodetic Survey Party, 
 
 Assistant, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 Annapolis, Md., Aprils, igog. 
 Examined and certified to be correct. 
 
 Walter J. Mitchell, 
 Caswell Grave, 
 Benjamin K. Green, 
 Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 SwEPSON Earle, 
 
 H ydrographic Engineer. 
 
 Note. — Certified copies of this publication and of the charts of the natural oyster 
 bars of Worcester County were filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of 
 Worcester County and in the office of the Board of Shell Fish Commissioners, at 
 Annapolis, on April 12, 1909. 
 
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CONTENTS. 
 
 Page. 
 
 Progress map Follows 67 
 
 Letter of submittal - - - ; 3 
 
 Certification 5 
 
 Ixtroduction: 
 
 Publications . 11 
 
 Cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 12 
 
 Cooperation of the Bureau of Fisheries 12 
 
 General statement of work of Coast and Geodetic Survey i^ 
 
 Report of the work of the Coast and Geodetic Sitrvev: 
 
 Instructions 14 
 
 Organization and equipment ._ 15 
 
 Chronological statement of work 15- 
 
 Statistics ' 16 
 
 General remarks 16 
 
 Charts and maps: 
 
 Charts of natural oyster liars ' 17 
 
 Leasingcharts 18 
 
 Projections 19 
 
 Progress maps 19 
 
 Boundaries of the county Vv^aters: 
 
 Waters within territorial limits of county 20 
 
 Waters contiguous to county 20 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations): 
 
 Explanation 21 
 
 Method of describing triangulation stations 21 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — 
 
 Thorof are (see progress map) 24 
 
 Collier (see progress map) 1 24 
 
 Convent Water Tower (see progress map) 25 
 
 Gantt (see progress map) 25 
 
 Killick Shoal Light (Virginia) (see progress map) ' 40 
 
 Chester (Virginia) (see progress map) 41 
 
 Assateague Light (Virginia) (south of chart limits, see progress map) 40 
 
 Chart No. 13 (Sinepuxent Bay) — 
 
 Hamilton 26 
 
 Ocean City Water Tower 26 
 
 Harmon 26 
 
 Ocean 27 
 
 Buffing 27 
 
 Buffington Windmill 28 
 
 Gull 28 
 
 Inkquill 28 
 
 Seaside 29 
 
 7 
 
8 Contents. 
 
 Landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation stations) — Continued. 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. ij (Sinepuxent Ba}') — Continued. Page. 
 
 EUpow 30 
 
 Beach 30 
 
 Fasset t 31 
 
 Shore 31 
 
 Nellys 32 
 
 Bar 32 
 
 Longwells Windmill 33 
 
 Sanpoi 33 
 
 Mud 33 
 
 Ingraya 34 
 
 Salt 34 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station (see also Chart No. 14) 35 
 
 Birch (see also Chart No. 14) 35 
 
 Neck 35 
 
 Newport 36 
 
 Handys Hammock (see also Chart No. 14) 36 
 
 Chart No. 14 (Upper Chincoteague Bay) — 
 
 Birch (see also Chart No. 13) 35 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station (see also Chart No. 13) 35 
 
 Beacon Clumps 37 
 
 Turnagain (see also Chart No. 15) 37 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Station Flagstaff (see also Chart No. 15) 38 
 
 Landlet 38 
 
 Guilberts Cupola 38 
 
 Ricks 38 
 
 Handys Hammock (see also Chart No. 13) 36 
 
 Chart No. 15 (Lower Chincoteague Bay) — 
 
 Turnagain (see also Chart No. 14) .;.. 37 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Station Flagstaff (see also Chart No. 14) 38 
 
 Maryland-^'irginia (Life-Saving Station Beach) 39 
 
 Maryland-Virginia (Pope Island) 39 
 
 Pope Island Life-Saving Station (Virginia) 40 
 
 Wildcat (Virginia) 40 
 
 Long Point (Virginia) 41 
 
 Grace M. E. Church (Virginia) '- 41 
 
 Money (Virginia) 41 
 
 Mary land -Virginia (Railroad) 42 
 
 Mill 42 
 
 Tizz 43 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars: 
 
 Explanation 44 
 
 Method of describing boundaries 45 
 
 Surveying methods for relocation of boundaries 46 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — 
 Chart No. ij (Sinepuxent Bay) — 
 
 South Point (see also Chart No. 14) 49 
 
 Handys Hammock (see also Chart No. 14) 49 
 
 Newport (see also Chart No. 14) 50 
 
 Chart No. 14 (Upper Chincoteague Bay) — 
 
 South Point (see also Chart No. 13) 49 
 
 Handys Hammock (see also Chart No. 13) 49 
 
 Newport (see also Chart No. 13) 50 
 
Contents. 9 
 
 Boundaries of oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Boundaries of natural oyster bars — Continued. 
 
 Chart No. 14 (Upper Chincoteague Bay) — Continued. Page. 
 
 Lambertson Landing 50 
 
 Ennis 50 
 
 Turpin I 51 
 
 Sandy Point 51 
 
 Robins Marsh ; 52 
 
 Scarboro Creek _• 52 
 
 Southwest 53 
 
 Purnell Hammock _. 53 
 
 Beef Creek (see also Chart No. 15) 53 
 
 Rattlesnake (see also Chart No. 15) 54 
 
 Martin Point (see also Chart No. 15) 54 
 
 Diamond (see also Chart No. 15) 54 
 
 Chart So. 15 (Lower Chincoteague Bay) — 
 
 Beef Creek (see also Chart No. 14) 53 
 
 Rattlesnake (see also Chart No. 14) 54 
 
 Martin Point (see also Chart No. 14) 54 
 
 Diamond (see also Chart No. 14) 54 
 
 Sheep 55 
 
 Mink Tump 55 
 
 Easter Cove 55 
 
 Big Bay Point 56 
 
 Kennel • 56 
 
 Drum 56 
 
 Toby 57 
 
 Deep Water 57 
 
 Striking Marsh 57 
 
 Levin Tump 58 
 
 White Rock 58 
 
 Horsehead North 58 
 
 Horsehead South _ 59 
 
 Appendixes; 
 
 Appendix A. — Laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 
 Bureau of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission 61 
 
 Appendix B. — "The Haman Oyster Culture Law" (extract from Second Report of Shell 
 
 Fish Commission) 64 
 
 Appendix C. — Summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland 66 
 
 Appendix D. — Statistics of results of the combined operations of the Government and State. 67 
 
SURVEY OF OYSTER BARS, WORCESTER COUNTY, MD. 
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 PUBLICATIONS. 
 
 The preparation of publications relating to the surs^ey of the oyster bars of Mary- 
 land has been divided between the Government and the State in accordance with the 
 laws " authorizing the work and the natural division of the sur\'eving operations * of 
 the cooperating forces. 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the Government under the direction of 
 the vSuperintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey consist of a series of charts and 
 a technical report for each county surveyed.'' The charts show all legal boundari.es of 
 oyster bars within the adopted boundaries of the waters opened up for leasing with each 
 county, and the location of all landmarks (Coast and Geodetic Survey triangulation 
 stations) used as a foundation for the delineation of these various boundaries. The 
 technical report gives technical and legal descriptions of all oyster-bar and other bound- 
 aries, and descriptions of all landmarks shown on the charts, and includes the report 
 of the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in charge of the work of that 
 Service in cooperation with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Com- 
 mission. These charts and technical reports are prepared and certified for file with the 
 courts and the Commission, as required by the laws of the State, and contain all infor- 
 mation necessary to make a permanent record of the work of the Commission and the 
 Government for all future requirements of the courts, or for any resurveys that may 
 become necessar}-.'' 
 
 The publications prepared and issued by the State under the direction of the Shell 
 Fish Commission consist of annual reports^ of all the operations of the Commission 
 
 " See Appendix A for laws relating to the cooperation of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and Bureau 
 of Fisheries with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 '' See Appendix C for a summary of the particular surveying operations which constitute an " oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland. 
 
 "^ These charts and technical reports can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Surs'ey, at Washington, D. C. The publications ready for issue are those for Anne 
 Arundel, Somerset, W'icomico, and Worcester counties; those for Calvert, St. Marys, and Charles 
 counties are now being prepared. 
 
 <i The technical records and charts for each county are published separately on account of the 
 reciuirements of the oyster-culture laws of the State and the practical considerations which make it 
 desirable to have each county "opened up" for oyster culture as soon as practicable after the comple- 
 tion of its survey. For these reasons and the fact that these reports are each arranged for distribution 
 and use in one county only without reference to other published records, much of the text of this publi- 
 cation is of necessity identical with similar previous publications for other counties. 
 
 f These reports can be obtained by application to the Shell Fish Commission, Annapolis, Md. 
 They are issued annually in October, and the first and second reports are now available for distribution. 
 
12 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Aid. 
 
 performed under the provisions of the laws of Maryland," including results of biological 
 and economic oyster investigations, methods and results of the hydrographic survey of 
 the boundaries of oyster bars and crab bottoms, the administrative report and financial 
 statement of the Commission, information relating to oyster culture, methods of sur- 
 veying and leasing of ovster lots, and much other important matter of legal and scientific 
 value. 
 
 These two sets of publications are planned and arranged to supplement each other 
 without unnecessary duplication, and when combined they form a complete report of 
 operations, methods, and results of the work of both the Government and State. * 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, as the name of the Service indicates, 
 includes a survey of the coasts of the United States made on a geodetic basis. This 
 has involved the gradual construction of a great framework of interstate triangulation 
 for use as a foundation for detail hydrographic and topographic surveys, from which 
 there has been compiled and published a complete set of charts of the coasts of the 
 United States, including all waters of Maryland where oysters grow. This existing 
 triangulation, hydrography, and topography is essential as a foundation for a correct 
 and practical survey of natural oyster bars; and it being one of the fundamental func- 
 tions of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to furnish such data, the cooperation of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission is a practical and natural development of Government work leading to the 
 conservation and increase of the supply of food. 
 
 COOPERATION OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
 
 The Bureau of Fisheries has cooperated with the Coast and Geodetic Survey and 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission principally as an adviser in matters relating to the 
 biological and economic survey of oyster bars and the methods to be employed for that 
 purpose.'' A steam launch, rowing boat, and certain apparatus have also been furnished. 
 
 The primary function of the Bureau of Fisheries is to increase the productiveness 
 of marine and fresh waters by such measures as may be best suited to the purpose, and 
 the services rendered in connection with the survey of the oj'ster bars of Maryland are 
 strictly in line with the fundamental law under which it acts. In certain States other 
 than Maryland similar work has been conducted by the Bureau acting independently, 
 the same ends being attained at greater expense to the Government. 
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK OF COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY.<* 
 
 The results obtained from the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in coopera- 
 tion with the Bureau of Fisheries and the Maryland Shell Fish Commission need very 
 
 "See Appendix B for an extract from the "Second Report of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission," 
 giving a concise summary of the " Haman Oyster Culture Law." 
 
 b See Appendix D of this publication for " Statistics of results of combined operations of the Gov- 
 ernment and State." 
 
 c Hon. George M. Bowers, Commissioner of Fisheries, has detailed for this service Dr. H. F. Moore, 
 Assistant, Bureau of Fisheries. 
 
 f^For a detail statement of the very large amount of excellent oyster survey work of the Maryland 
 Shell Fish Commission see the "Annual Reports of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 13 
 
 little other summary than is indicated by the published "Charts of Natural Oyster 
 Bars" and the scheme of hydrographic projections and triangulation stations shown on 
 the county progress maps attached to each report. 
 
 The triangulation has been carried on in accordance with the standard methods 
 of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, making this work and that of the "Descriptions of 
 Triangulation Stations" of permanent value, not only to the State of Marj'land in the 
 survey of her oyster bars, but also to the Government for any future work it may do 
 in the regions covered by the oyster-sur\'ey operations. 1 
 
 The hydrographic projections and published charts are prepared with all the accu- 
 racy permitted by their large scale, especially as to the boundaries of the various 
 shellfish bottoms in relation to landmarks, but this accuracy of location on the 
 charts is further added to and permanently fixed by published technical descriptions 
 which should minimize the probability of any future dispute as to either landmarks or 
 boundaries. 
 
 Stated another way and quoting from the report of the "Survey of Oyster Bars of 
 Anne Arundel County:" 
 
 The geographic positions of the permanent landmarks and signals have been determined with the 
 usual precision of a trigonometric survey, and their locations at all points necessary to provide ample 
 foundation for the surveying and charting operations permitted great accuracy of definition and loca- 
 tion for the natural oyster bar and other boundaries established. At the same time, the very important 
 element of permanency of the positions of boundaries has been secured, as the relocation of geodetic 
 positions can always be accomplished by a competent surveyor, even though the original landmarks 
 and monuments have been washed away, as has been the fate of hundreds of such points established 
 by the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay during the last sixty-five years. 
 
 In fact, when the survey of the oyster bars of Maryland is completed, it is believed 
 that it will stand the test of time and practical use as a working foundation for whatever 
 form the oyster legislation of the future may assume, and that the doing of the work 
 systematically and accurately, once for all, means the establishment of a foundation of 
 a great oyster industry by ineradicably locating the natural oyster bars for the use of 
 the public, and a still greater permanent superstructure of real oyster culture as a reward 
 for individual enterprise, by reason of the integrity of the survey by which the rights of 
 the public are secured. 
 
REPORT OF THE WORK OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY IN 
 WORCESTER COUNTY. 
 
 INSTRIICTIONS. 
 
 The following two letters, together with the laws" of the United States relating 
 to the subject, constitute the "instructions" received by the chief of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey party engaged on work in connection with the Maryland Shell Fish 
 Commission. They are short and definite, but furnish ample authority and leeway for 
 all legitimate development of the cooperation of the Government and the State in the 
 survey of oyster bars. ' The "free hand" permitted by these orders, together with the 
 aid and many valuable suggestions received from the officers of the Survey at Wash- 
 ington, have proved very beneficial to the work, and are greatly appreciated. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Office of the Secretary, 
 
 ]]'aslniigton, June 2, i()o6. 
 Sir: In reply to your letter of May 28, requesting me to designate officers of the Coast and Geo- 
 detic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries to cooperate with the State of Maryland in making survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, I have the honor to inform you that Mr. C. C. Yates will be 
 designated to cooperate on the part of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as soon as Congress makes the 
 provisions of the act effective by providing an appropriation for the purpose. 
 Respectfully, 
 
 Lawrence O. Murray, Assistant Secretary. 
 His Excellency Hon. Edwin Warfield, 
 
 Governor oj AlcCryland, Annapolis, Md. 
 
 Department of Commerce and Labor, 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
 
 W'ashincjton, July j, igo6. 
 Sir: Upon the receipt of these instructions you will surrender the command, accounts, etc., of 
 the steamer Endeavor to the Hydrographic Inspector. * * * 
 
 As soon as this tran.sfer is completed you will enter upon the duties of Coast Survey representative 
 on the Shell Fish Commission of Maryland. 
 
 You will consult the commissioners, prepare a programme of work, and submit estimates in the 
 usual fonri. 
 
 You are authorized to come to Washington for consultation from time to time as may be necessary. 
 
 Very respectfully, 
 
 (). H. TlTTM.'\NN, Superintendent. 
 Capt. C. C. Yates, 
 
 I ^ S. C. and G. S Steamer Endeavor, Ualtimore, Md. 
 
 "• For these laws see Appendix A. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 15 
 
 ORGANIZATKIN AND EQl'IPMENT. 
 
 The personnel and occupation of the party of the Coast and Geodetic vSur^'ey have 
 remained practically unchanged since the beginning of the "oyster surA^ey." Besides 
 the chief of party, it consists of the necessary triangulators, computers, draftsmen, 
 and temporary employees required to carry on both the surs'eying operations in the 
 field and the preparation for publication of oyster charts and technical records in the 
 Office at Washington. 
 
 The transportation equipment for the field work of the party in Worcester County 
 was confined to hired launches and boats, as the waters of that region are too shallow 
 for the use of the type of boats utilized by the Survey and the Commission in Chesa- 
 peake Bay. 
 
 It being impracticable to move the Shell Fish Commission house boat Oyster to the 
 ocean coast of Maryland, the convenient living and office quarters furnished the Govern- 
 ment on that vessel had to be exchanged for temporary quarters on shore. 
 
 The greater part of the equipment of instruments for the operations of both the 
 Government and State has been furnished by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and 
 consists of all necessary theodolites, levels, sextants, drafting instruments, hydrometers, 
 etc., required for all field and office work. 
 
 CHRONOLOGICAL STATEMENT OF WORK. 
 
 The field work in Worcester County dates from November 8, 1907, when the survey 
 in Wicomico County was completed and the entire party moved to Chincoteague, Va., 
 where headquarters were established. 
 
 On December 6, 1907, a subparty was organized for field work in the upper part of 
 the county, the work of this party being done from a small house boat which was towed 
 by a gasoline launch. 
 
 On December 19, 1907, all field work was closed for the season and office quarters 
 established in Baltimore." 
 
 No further field work was done in Worcester County until March 23, 1908, when a 
 subparty was organized to complete the triangulation, which work was fi.nished on April 
 18, 1908. 
 
 On March 8, 1909, a subparty was organized to do some additional field work in 
 Somerset County, and at the same time to inspect and replace certain triangulation 
 monuments in Worcester County which were reported to have been injured. This 
 latter work occupied thirteen days and was completed March 30, 1909. 
 
 The office work connected with Worcester County, including the preparation of 
 the 03'ster charts and technical records for publication, has been continued intermittingly 
 from the beginning of the field work, on November 8, 1907, to the present time. The 
 delay in the completion of the office work was due to various causes, but chiefly to the 
 desirability of utilizing the new shore line being surveyed for other purposes by a topo- 
 graphic party of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. This topographic work was available 
 for use in the preparation of publications in beginning of present year, and adds greatly 
 to the accuracy and value of the published oyster charts of Worcester County. 
 
 o Office rooms were furnished for the work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey in the new custom- 
 house by courtesy of Hon. William F. Stone, collector of customs. 
 
l6 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 STATISTICS." 
 
 Landmarks and triangulation signals erected 36 
 
 Monuments planted to mark triangulation stations 34 
 
 Triangulation stations occupied for observations of horizontal angles 38 
 
 Old triangulation stations recovered 5 
 
 New triangulation stations established 43 
 
 Total old and new triangulation stations marked and described 48 
 
 Linear miles of shore line covered by triangulation (approximate) 95 
 
 Square miles covered by triangulation (approximate) no 
 
 Hydrographic projectiims prepared and completed as records of oyster boundaries 5 
 
 Triangles computed 90 
 
 Geographic positions computed 45 
 
 Corners of oyster boundaries established by computation 108 
 
 Back azimuths and distances computed from corners of boundaries to triangulation stations 324 
 
 Descriptions of triangulation stations prepared for publication 48 
 
 Descriptions of oyster boundaries prepared for publication 28 
 
 "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars" prepared for publication 3 
 
 Progress map prepared for publication i 
 
 GENERAL REMARKS. 
 
 Before ending this report the representative of the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 wishes to renew his statement of appreciation of the courteous assistance received from 
 various Government and State officials and others interested in the oyster industrv of 
 Maryland, especially to the following: 
 
 To his colleague from the Department of Commerce and Labor, Dr. H. F. Moore 
 of the Bureau of Fisheries, whose well-known scientific knowledge of all matters relating 
 to oysters has been of great value to the work. 
 
 To Mr. Walter J. Mitchell, chairman of the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, who, 
 by his administrative ability in carrying out the complicated requirements of the oyster 
 laws and by his unfailing tact, has made the cooperation of the various services engaged 
 on the work both agreeable and effective. 
 
 To Dr. Caswell Grave, secretary of the Commission, who, as editor of the Com- 
 mission's annual report and Commissioner in charge of the biological and economic 
 oyster investigations, has been brought into constant contact with the Government 
 work and aided its operations in every way. 
 
 To Benjamin K. Green, treasurer of the Commission, who has looked after the 
 equipment and commissary of the house boat in such a way as to add greatly to the 
 comfort and convenience of the party of the Coast and Geodetic Survev. 
 
 To Swepson Earle, hydrographic engineer to the Commission, whose knowledge of 
 the work from former service in the Coast and Geodetic Survey has greatly facilitated 
 his practical use of the technical data furnished by the Government. 
 
 To Thomas H. Robinson, counsel to the Commission, for courteously furnishing 
 valuable information relating to county boundaries. 
 
 And to the many others connected with the Commission or who as residents in the 
 locality where the work was being carried on have greatly assisted bv furnishing 
 important information or willing services. 
 
 " These statistics only include field and office work directly performed by the party of the Coast and 
 GeodeticSurvey in connection with the oyster survey of Worcester County, and do not include the many 
 thousands of soundings and examinations of the character of the bottom made by the engineers of the 
 Commission, which are of considerable value to the Coast and Geodetic Survey as hydrographic records 
 for future use in connection with the preparation of new editions of charts of the waters of Maryland. 
 
CHARTS AND MAPS. 
 
 CHARTS OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 
 The charts " of the natural oyster bars of Worcester County, published by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey from results of surveys of the Government in cooperation 
 with the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, consist of three sheets covering the greater 
 part of the shores of Chincoteague and Sinepuxent bays, including all oyster-producing 
 bottoms of Worcester County. They are published on a scale of i part in 20,000 
 (approximately 3 '6 inches to a statute mile) and are constructed on polyconic projections 
 which are based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 These charts show all oyster bars and other boundaries established by the Com- 
 mission, and are certified for the purpose of filing in the office of the clerk of the circuit 
 court of Worcester County and in the office of the Commission at Annapolis, as required 
 by the oyster laws of Maryland. 
 
 In addition to the oyster-bar and other boundaries, the charts show the location 
 and name of all landmarks (U. S. Coast and Geodetic vSurvey triangulation stations) 
 used in making the survey, together with the hydrography and topography '' necessary 
 to make the technical definitions and delineations of boundaries readily understandable 
 both by the people engaged in the oyster industry and the general public who may 
 become interested through leasing of barren bottoms for oyster culture. 
 
 The names of the oyster bars are those used locally, as nearly as could be ascer- 
 tained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commission. When there was no local 
 name in common use, a name was selected from one of the prominent features of the 
 vicinity. By the use of recognized names or those that would naturally suggest certain 
 sections of water, it is believed that much confusion will be avoided in the location on 
 the charts of the oyster bars, especially by those not familiar with the use of maps. 
 
 The corners of the oyster bars are numbered from i to the total number of comers 
 in each area under consideration. Where boundaries adjoin, making oue point a 
 corner of two or more oyster bars, these points have two or more numbers, each number 
 corresponding to the bar in which the figure is located. The numbers of the corners 
 correspond with the technical and legal descriptions of this publication under the 
 heading " Boundaries of natural oyster bars." 
 
 The landmarks and oyster bars have been grouped in the "Contents" of this 
 publication in accordance with the charts upon which they are shown. To find a 
 
 <» These charts can be obtained by application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 ^ Much of the detail of the inshore topography was obtained from the excellent map of 
 Worcester County prepared and published by the Maryland Geological Survey under the direction 
 of Dr. William Bullock Clark from surveys of the Maryland Geological Survey in cooperation with the 
 U. S. Geological Survey. 
 
 82497—09 J 17 
 
iS Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Aid. 
 
 particular oyster bar or landmark which is only known by name, consult the "Con- 
 tents" and the desired chart and general location will be indicated. To find the name 
 of a bar or landmark which is only known by location, consult the progress map at 
 the end of this publication for the number of the chart on which it is to be found, and 
 then examine the known locality on the chart for the name of the bar or landmark in 
 question. 
 
 The contours on the charts showing the depth of water at mean low tide have been 
 taken from the hydrographic sheets of former work of the Coast and Geodetic Surve}-. 
 
 The boundaries of the waters within the "territorial limits of the county" opened 
 up for the leasing with Worcester County are plainly indicated on the charts. A 
 description of this boundary is given in this publication under the heading "Boundaries 
 of the county waters." 
 
 The areas in acres of the oyster bars were determined under the direction of the 
 hydrographic engineer of the Commission by two independent planimeter measure- 
 ments of the areas as delineated on the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survev. These areas are given in small figures in parentheses on the face of the chart 
 within the boundaries of the different shellfish bottoms. 
 
 The symbols used on the charts for the different kinds of boundaries, triangulation 
 stations, contours of depth of water, etc., require no other explanation than that given 
 in the legend and other notes on the face of the charts. 
 
 LEASING CHARTS. 
 
 The leasing charts of Worcester County, like those for Anne Arundel, Somerset, and 
 Wicomico counties, have been prepared under the direction of the hydrographic engineer 
 of the Commission. These charts are constructed on polyconic projections which are 
 based on the United States standard datum of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. They 
 are made on the scales of i part in 5,000 or i part in 10,000, as the needs of oyster 
 culture may require. Anne Arundel County required 13 leasing charts, Somerset 
 County 12, Wicomico County 2, and Worcester County 3 to cover their oyster bottoms. 
 
 These charts show all the oyster bars, crab bottoms, and clam beds and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, and also all boundaries of oyster lots leased 
 for the purpose of oyster culture, thus making them comprehensive and valuable 
 records of the results of the operations of the oyster-culture laws. 
 
 The lots leased under the provision of the "old 5-acre law" are frequently of 
 irregular shape, but the lots leased under the provision of the new oyster laws must 
 be of rectangular shape by the terms of that act. For this latter purpose the leasing 
 charts have been divided by parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude into small 
 rectangles of i acre or 5 acres, as maybe best suited to the area under consideration, 
 and prospective leaseholders by the rules of the Commission are compelled to select 
 whole rectangles as far as practicable. 
 
 For reasons of the present changeable nature of the number of lots leased and the 
 large number of charts required, the leasing charts are not likely to be published for 
 some years, but they can be seen at any time on file at the offices of the Commission, 
 in Annapolis. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, ]Vorccstcr County, Md. 19 
 
 PROJIiCTIONS. 
 
 The polyconic projections " covering Worcester County waters are 5 in number and 
 on the scale of i part in 10,000. They were constructed by draftsmen of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey, who also plotted the sextant positions which determine the location of 
 the legal boundaries of the oyster bars as delineated by the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 A copy of each of these projections, with all the plotted positions of triangulation 
 stations, shore line, sextant positions, and boundaries of oyster bars, was made under 
 the direction of the hydrographic engineer of the Commission by pricking through with 
 a sharp needle the intersections of the projection lines and all other points as plotted 
 on the original sheets. 
 
 These projections (in duplicate) are the original records of all oyster-bar and other 
 boundaries established by the Commission, one set being filed in the archives of the 
 Coast and Geodetic Surv^ey, at Washington, and the other set in the office of the Shell 
 Fish Commission, at Annapolis. 
 
 PROGRESS MAPS. 
 
 The progress map to be found at the end of this publication is on a scale of i part 
 in 100,000, and shows in outline the work accomplished by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey in Worcester County and contiguous waters. It gives the scheme of all the 
 charts and smooth projections constructed in connection with the survey, the location 
 and names of all triangulation stations used as a basis for the surveying work, and the 
 " boundaries of county waters" established by the Commission for the purpose of carrying 
 out the laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture. 
 
 Besides indicating the amount of work done by the Coast and Geodetic Survey 
 in connection with the work of the Shell Fish Commission, this progress map will be of 
 special value for index purposes to engineers and others searching for the particular 
 chart or projection covering the locality of the oyster bars or landmarks that mav be 
 under consideration. 
 
 The progress maps '' accompanying the first and second annual reports of the Mary- 
 land Shell Fish Commission were prepared under the direction of the hydrographic 
 engineer of the Commission. They are on the scale of i part in 400,000, and show the 
 outline of the tide-water counties of Maryland, with shaded areas to indicate the waters 
 already covered by the operations of the oyster survey. 
 
 o For the scheme of these projections see the progress map at the end of this pubhcation. 
 6 These maps and reports can be obtained by appHcation to Maryland Shell Fish Commission, 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTY WATERS." 
 
 WATERS WITHIN TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF COUNTY. 
 
 The laws of Maryland relating to oyster culture provide that "no person shall be 
 permitted, by lease, assignment, or in any other manner, to acquire a greater amount 
 of land than ten acres situated within the territorial limits of any of the coimties, or 
 one hundred acres in any other place." 
 
 The boundary line'' between the waters "within the territorial limits" of Worcester 
 County and the waters in "any other place," as established by the Shell Fish Com- 
 mission for the purpose of carrying out the oyster laws, and delineated on the charts 
 and the smooth projections of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is identical with the 
 boundary line between the waters of Worcester County and the waters of the adjacent 
 States of Delaware and Virginia excepting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore 
 technically all waters opened up for leasing with Worcester County are within the 
 "territorial limits" of that county. 
 
 WATERS CONTIGUOUS TO COUNTY. 
 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that a true and accurate delineation of all 
 natural oyster bars shall be made on copies of charts of the U. S. Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, "which said copies shall be filed in the office of the said Commissioners in the 
 city of Annapolis, " and "in the office of the clerks of the circuit courts for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie." 
 
 For the purpose of carrying out the latter part of this section of the law and for 
 the purpose of establishing the limits of the oyster-culture area to be opened up for 
 leasing with each county surveyed, it is necessary for the Shell Fish Commission to 
 establish a boundary line between the waters contiguous to but not within the terri- 
 torial limits of each county, and the waters contiguous to but not within the territorial 
 limits of adjacent counties. But technically, as explained under the preceding heading 
 of "Waters within territorial limits of county," there are no "waters contiguous to 
 the county" in Worcester- County excepting the waters of the ocean, and therefore 
 there are no waters opened up for leasing with that county in which a person can lease 
 "a greater amount than ten acres." 
 
 « For a complete historical and legal description of the boundaries of the counties of Maryland, 
 the valuable publication entitled " The Counties of Maryland — Their Origin, Boundaries, and Election 
 Districts," prepared by Dr. Edward B. Mathews and published by the Maryland Geological Survey 
 under the direction of Dr. William Bullock Clark, Superintendent, should be consulted, as the bound- 
 aries described in this publication have been established and technically defined for the purpose of 
 carrying out the oyster laws of the vState, and may or may not be correct for other purposes. 
 
 6 See "Charts of Natural Oyster Bars," published by the Coast and Geodetic SiU'vey, and the 
 progress map at the end of this publication. 
 
LANDMARKS (U. vS. C< )AvST AND GEODETIC SURVEY TRIANGULATION 
 
 STATIONS). 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The oyster laws of ^Maryland authorizing the survey to be made by the Shell Fish 
 Commission provide for "an accurate report of said surA^ey, setting forth such a descrip- 
 tion of landmarks as may be necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to 
 find and ascertain the boundary lines of said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as 
 shown by delineation on the maps and charts." The law of the United States author- 
 izing the cooperation of the Department of Commerce and Labor in the survey of 
 natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the erection of "such structures as may be 
 necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such 
 future work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter 
 required to perform in prosecuting the Government coast sur^'ey of the navigable waters 
 of the United States located within the State of Maryland." 
 
 Under the provisions of the sections of the laws stated above, the markings and 
 descriptions of landmarks must be sufficient for the present and future needs of both 
 the Government and the State. With this end in view, considerable work has been 
 expended in erecting permanent monuments at the triangulation stations and in the 
 proper description of their location. 
 
 An effort has been made to arrange the descriptions of location and character of 
 landmarks in a uniform and logical manner. The descriptions start with the assump- 
 tion that the individual seeking a landmark has only an indefinite idea of its location. 
 Thev gradually proceed from description of the general locality of a landmark to the 
 descriptions of its immediate surroundings. This is followed by specific details of the 
 character of the center and reference marks and a "round" of reference angles and 
 distances which in themselves frequently contain enough information to furnish an 
 independent and reliable location of the triangulation station. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 The separate descriptions of triangulation stations should not be used without reading 
 the following explanation of the method of describing the triangulation stations, as it con- 
 tains certain details that are common to all the landmarks described in this publication 
 and which are omitted in the separate descriptions as being needless repetitions. 
 
 Name. — The title at the top of each separate description is the name by which 
 the landmark or triangulation station is known and designated in all work and pub- 
 lished oyster records or oyster charts of both the Government and State. The selec- 
 tion of the name is usually left to the triangulator establishing the station, and it may 
 or may not have geographic or other significance in reference to the locality. 
 
22 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 General locality. — Under this heading is given the general locality of the landmark 
 in reference to well-known and prominent natural or artificial features, such as the 
 nearest body of water, town, river, steamer wharf, well-defined point of land, church, 
 or any other feature that is likely to remain both permanent and prominent. 
 
 This heading also covers a reference to the published chart or map which shows 
 the location of the station most clearly. Nearly all the triangulation stations described 
 in this publication are plainly indicated by name and a triangulation symbol on the 
 published charts of oyster bars of Maryland. In this case they are referred to by serial 
 number only, the words "charts of oyster bars of Maryland" being omitted to avoid 
 needless repetition. These published oyster charts are on the large scale of i part in 
 20,000 {approximately 2,]/^ inches to a statute mile) and show the location of the trian- 
 gulation stations so clearly that in many cases the written descriptions will not be 
 required to find them. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Under this heading is given the description of the "observed 
 station" in reference to its immediate surroundings. This is supposed to include a 
 statement of the station's estimated elevation above high water or some other well- 
 defined level of the locality, such as a road or house; the character of the ground on 
 which it is located, such as marsh land, sand beach, cultivated field, or meadow; esti- 
 mated bearings in points of the compass and estimated distances in yards from {not to) 
 easily recognized features, such as extreme end of point, edge of bluff, bank of creek, 
 line of telephone poles, shore line, barn, house, fence, ditch, trees, or any other definite 
 detail, such as being on range with the tangent of an island and a church; and so forth. 
 
 When a standard monument has been established near the station as a "reference 
 station," this heading also covers a statement of the true bearing of the monument in 
 degrees and minutes and its measured distance in meters, as it is the first object that 
 is likely to catch the eye when the immediate vicinity of the desired station is reached 
 and might be mistaken for the t:enter mark of the "observed station" unless special 
 attention is called to it. 
 
 The distinction between the "observed station" and "reference station" should 
 be carefully noted by anyone making use of the description of stations for any future 
 surveying operations. 
 
 The "observed station" is located at the particular triangulation point covered by 
 the description of stations, and is the one whose geographic position is first computed, as 
 it is the point which was "occupied" and "observed on" for horizontal angles. How- 
 ever, in spite of the primary importance of the location of the "observed station," 
 it will be noted from the description of stations that frequently it is not marked as well 
 as the "reference station," and in many instances has only a pine stub to indicate its 
 position. This is the case for the reason that the necessity of intervisibility of land- 
 marks usually made it compulsory to locate "observed stations" on edges of banks and 
 ends of points of land, which in the tide-water section of Maryland generally means they 
 will be washed away in a short period of years. The past experience of the Coast and 
 Geodetic Survey in this region has shown the great need of "reference stations," if the 
 frequent reestablishment of a new framework of triangulation is to be avoided. 
 
 The chief reason and need for the establishment of the "reference station," or 
 secondary station, as it might be well named, is explained in the preceding paragraph, 
 but in several instances other reasons, such as the location of the "observed station" 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 23 
 
 on an unstable sand dune, in a cultivated field, in front of a residence, or other places 
 objectionable to the landowner, have led to establishment of "reference stations." 
 The location of the "reference station" in relation to the "observed station" is fixed 
 for plotting on charts or for computation of its geographic position by checked measure- 
 ments of its distances and azimuth from the "observed station.""' 
 
 Marks. — Under this heading is given a description of the character of the permanent 
 m.onuments or other marks of the location of the "observed station," and of the 
 "reference station" where one has been established. 
 
 All the marks designated in the descriptions as "the center point of triangle on 
 standard cement monument" are exactly alike. These monuments are made of cement, 
 sand, and gravel, and are 2 feet long and 8 inches square at top and bottom. Their tops 
 are all marked with the same brass mold and show a center hole surrounded by a 
 triangle, with the letters "M. S. F. C." arranged around the vertex and the letters 
 "U. S. C. vS." underneath the base of the triangle. The center hole is always in the 
 center of the top of the monument by construction, and if this is found to have been 
 broken off without disturbing the bottom the center of its square section can be used 
 as the location of the station. 
 
 All the "standard cement monuments," whether used for marking the "observed 
 station" or "reference station," have been planted upright in exactly the same manner, 
 with their tops projecting 3 or 4 inches above the surface of the ground, unless otherwise 
 stated. 
 
 Therefore, as the above facts in reference to the "standard cement monuments" 
 are a constant element in all cases, the repetition of these facts in the description of 
 stations is made needless by this one statement. 
 
 References. — Under this heading are given the "rounds" of directions and distances 
 to all objects that might be useful in locating the stations when the surface marks can 
 not be found. It is also contemplated that for general purposes of topography, hydrog- 
 raphy, or location of boundaries of oyster bars these references will be sufficient in 
 many cases to relocate the position of an "observed station" or "reference station" 
 when both of them have been destroyed. 
 
 The first reference object given in the descriptions is always a triangulation station 
 visible from the station being described, this, if possible, being a light-house, church 
 spire, or other permanent and prominent point. Its direction is taken as being 
 0° 00' 00", and the directions of all other objects are measured from it as an initial 
 point, the angles being taken in a clockwise direction (left to right). 
 
 The true bearing '' of the initial object is always given in parentheses alongside 
 its name. This furnishes means for the calculation of the bearings of any of the other 
 reference objects for the purposes of locating a station by horizontal angles or for the 
 relocation of corner buoys of oyster-bar boundaries by the method of compass directions 
 described in this publication under the heading of "Boundaries of oyster bars." 
 
 " Geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude, distance, and azimuth) relating to any of the 
 "observed stations" or of the "reference stations" described in this publication can be obtained by 
 application to the Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at Washington, D. C. 
 
 b The mean magnetic variation for Worcester County was 5° 55' west of north in 1909 and 
 increasing at the rate of 3'i' yearly. 
 
24 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 The distances in the last column under "References" are given in three different 
 units, which vary according to their accuracy. The " miles" are statute miles and may 
 be considered only as rough estimates. The "yards" are more accurate, but must be 
 looked on as results generally obtained by pacing or careful estimating. The "meters," 
 however, are accurate to the degree indicated by their decimals and in every case have 
 been measured with a steel tape. In the same manner the accuracy of the directions 
 are indicated by the refinement of angular measure with which they are recorded. 
 
 DESCRIPTIONS OF TRIANGULATION STATIONS. 
 
 THOROFARE. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay and southern shore of Isle of Wight Bay on land 
 known as Drum Point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on "Thorofare Farm," about 400 yards from Sinepuxent 
 Bay and 165 yards southwest from the Thorofare. It is in a cultivated field about 8 feet above high- 
 water mark on the second knoll southwest from the Thorofare, 400 yards north of •" Thorofare Farm" 
 house, 200 yards west of a wagon trail, and 32 yards southwest of the lowest point of the hollow between 
 the two knolls. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with top 
 12 inches below surface of ground. Cement monument marking reference station is in bottom of hollow 
 between the two knolls 51.032 meters N 65° 21' R of observed station and about on range with Isle of 
 Wight Life-Saving Station. 
 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 " Hamilton" (S 32° 06' E) o 00 00 i '2 miles. 
 
 Middle of lookout of Ocean City Life-Saving 
 
 Station 5 09 -. 1^ miles. 
 
 Presbyterian Church spire 5 53 __ if^ miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on middle of square roof of Atlantic 
 
 Hotel 9 47 -- I Js miles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 9 53 _. ij^ miles. 
 
 " Ocean City Water Tower" 9 55 .. 1% miles. 
 
 Ice-plant stacks 17 12 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Between two chimneys on top of Tabor 
 
 house on Tabor Hill 24 01 .. 1% miles. 
 
 Chimney of " Thorofare Farm " house 35 01 __ X ™'le. 
 
 Chimney on gray house 89 00 _. }4 taWs. 
 
 Left chimney on white house 116 04 .. i mile. 
 
 Left chimney on white house 150 05 3 miles. 
 
 Reference STATION 245 21 20 51.032 meters. 
 
 Center of Isle of Wight Life-Saving Station. 245 24 30 4 miles. 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 334 30 20 iX miles. 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 359 05 __ i^ miles. 
 
 COLLIER. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay about one-half way between bay and ocean, % 
 mile north-northeast of "Convent Water Tower" and H mile south of Collier Islands. (See progress 
 map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass beach land about 3 feet above high 
 water, about 65 yards west of top of sand dunes, 8 yards north of a high-water overflow, and 42 yards 
 west of line of telephone poles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 25 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 4 inches below surface of sand. 
 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Thorofare" (N 71° 43' W) o 00 00 i '-^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Dog and Bitch islands 22 33 _. J-^ mile. 
 
 Left tangent of Collier Islands 46 12 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Isle of Wight Life-Saving Station 86 55 ^. 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Eighth telephone pole north of convent 137 40 10 50 yards. 
 
 Seventh telephone pole north of convent 233 01 40 65 yards. 
 
 Convent chimney 263 35 -- ^4 mile. 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 1 268 53 30 34^ mile. 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 271 ig 30 i mile. 
 
 Flagstaff on Atlantic Hotel 272 04 ._ iXmi'es. 
 
 Power-house chimney 272 55 __ i^ miles. 
 
 " Ocean City Water Tower" 274 05 __ i^-^ miles. 
 
 Ice-plant stacks 275 36 _, 1,34^ miles. 
 
 Left tangent of water tank at Ocean City bridge. 281 53 -. •_ ifs miles. 
 
 Between chimneys on Tabor house on Tabor 
 
 HilL. 288 06 __ ij^ miles. 
 
 Chimney of "Thorofare Farm" house 345 11 ._ i3<i miles. 
 
 CONVENT WATER TOWER. 
 
 General locality. — Between Sinepuxent Bay and Atlantic Ocean, about i mile north-northeast of 
 "Ocean City Water Tower." (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a large wooden water-tower structure belonging to the 
 Convent of Saint Rose, at Ocean City. This tower is detached from the main building and is a very 
 prominent object. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top part of water-tank structure. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 GANTT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, opposite Ocean City and about '2 mile back 
 from the water. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is in cultivated field on Gantt (formerly Davis) farm, and 
 is about 10 feet above high water. It is about 300 yards north by west of the old Davis farmhouse, 
 on a ridge or slight rise of ground making out from woods, 260 yards east-southeast of old woods and 
 90 yards east of a young growth of pines adjacent to old woods. It is also about 70 yards north of 
 east-and-west wire fence and ditch and 83 yards west of a north-and-south fence and road running to 
 farmhouse. Cement monument marking reference station is 85.44 meters S 89° 48' W of station in 
 the edge of young growth of pines. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 2 feet below the surface of the ground. Reference station is center point of triangle on standard 
 cement monument with top about 4 inches above the ground. 
 
 Rejerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Harmon" (S 4° 38' W) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 85 10 30 _ 85.44 meters. 
 
 East tip of barn roof 195 45 .. ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney of "Thorofare Farm " house 206 10 __ J^ mile. 
 
 Middle chimney of Convent 259 40 __ i^ miles. 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 286 35 30 i>^ miles. 
 
 Catholic Church cross 300 49 .. i^ miles. 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 303 30 __ i !4^ miles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 304 19 -_ ij-^ miles. 
 
 Flagstaff on square roof of Atlantic Hotel__ 304 45 _. i^ miles. 
 
 Ice-plant stack 316 53 __ i '-^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of house on Tabor Hill 320 28 -_ i mile. 
 
 Near chimney on house on Tabor farm 359 31 .. -'^ mile. 
 
26 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 HAMILTON. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay, in Ocean City, about ,'2 mile northeast of 
 the railway bridge and two-thirds the way from Sinepuxent Bay to the board walk on the ocean side. 
 (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about 6 yards east-southeast of 
 the extension of the east curb line of Philadelphia avenue, 145 yards northwest of Episcopal Church 
 spire, 16 yards east-southeast of the telephone line edge of wagon trail along proposed Philadelphia 
 avenue, and 40 yards north of an exposed line of sewer pipe. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Harmon" (S 66° jo' \V) o 00 00 i '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of house on Thorofare Farm. _ _ 73 11 __ i^i miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Drum Point 91 14 .. i mile. 
 
 Left tangent of island no 31 __ simile. 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 140 43 __ ^ mile. 
 
 South end of roof of Quillin's cottage 183 33 __ 400 yards. 
 
 Peak on tower of Doyle cottage 198 09 __ 350 yards. 
 
 Chimney of Mervue cottage 226 40 .. 350 yards. 
 
 Chimney of Hotel Hamilton 229 53 .. 225 yards. 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 241 44 __ 145 yards. 
 
 Chimney on Atkins cottage _ 275 50 __ 175 yards. 
 
 Flagstaff on left end of Mount Pleasant HoteL_ 287 36 __ J^" mile. 
 
 Presbyterian Church spire 305 42 50 X mile. 
 
 Power-house chimney 308 56 _. ^ mile. 
 
 " Ocean City Water Tower" 312 31 .. X mile. 
 
 Between two chimneys on Tabor house 347 40 __ i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of Gray's house 357 14 _. 1/4 miles. 
 
 OCEAN CITY WATER TOWER. 
 
 General locality. — Between Atlantic Ocean and Sinepuxent Bay, in Ocean City, Md. (See Chart 
 No. 13:) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is located about 80 yards north by east of Ocean City rail- 
 road station, 30 yards south by west from curb of Talbot street, and 60 yards west by north from' curb 
 of Baltimore avenue. It is on a steel structure 100 feet high, supporting a large round water tank 
 25 feet deep, which is known as " Ocean City Water Tower." 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of upper end of standpipe. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 HARMON. 
 
 General locality. — West shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about 3^ mile back from west end of railroad 
 bridge and just south of the B. C. & A. railway tracks. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 170 yards east of the first pine woods from the bay 
 
 shore and about 145 yards east of some young growth pines adjacent to the woods. It is in a field 
 
 about 72 yards south of the east and west railway tracks and about 65 yards south of the railway fence. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 
 top about 12 inches below the surface of the ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Gantt" (N 4° 38' E) o 00 00 i mile. 
 
 Near chimney of Harmon house i 46 __ '4 mile. 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 48 59 30 1 34 miles. 
 
 Convent high chimney (not ventilator) 49 51 ._ 1}^ miles. 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 64 27 __ 1 3-4 miles. 
 
 Presbyterian Church spire 71 26 _. 1^4 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of Tabor house 75 .- __ Simile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Aid. 
 
 27 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 77 04 10 i^s miles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 79 
 
 Flagstaff on st|uare roof of Atlantic Hotel 80 
 
 Cropper's ice-plant stacks 92 
 
 Corner of fence and woods 218 
 
 Corner of railroad fence and woods 291 
 
 3 or 4 small trees 126 
 
 Left clump of trees 157 
 
 OCEAN. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 242 yards. 
 
 138 yards. 
 
 ys mile. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about one-third way from bay to ocean and 
 about fs mile south-southwest of "Ocean City Water Tower." (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about 8 yards east of telephone 
 line and about 2 yards west of an old line of poles formerly used to support wires. It is apparently in 
 proposed extension of Philadelphia avenue, but this is uncertain, as the street lines are indefinite in 
 this locality. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 1 2 inches below surface of sand. 
 
 References. — o / // 
 
 "Buffing" (S 64° 10' W) o 
 
 Near corner of ice house sill 16 
 
 Left chimney on Harmon house 49 
 
 Left chimney of Tabor house 78 
 
 Left stack of Cropper's ice plant 127 
 
 Left tangent of Captain Ludlam's office 133 
 
 Near chimney on Ocean City station 140 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 141 
 
 Power-house chimney 146 
 
 Flagstaff on Atlantic Hotel 149 
 
 Chimney of 2 } 2 -storj' house 162 
 
 Near corner of house 181 
 
 Near corner of T. Cropper house 2 54 
 
 Chimney of white house 311 
 
 Near corner of Baker house 352 
 
 Baker windmill 353 
 
 Chimney of Buffington house 358 
 
 " Buffington Windmill" 358 
 
 00 00 I'i miles. 
 
 51 -- no yards. 
 
 32 . . I mile. 
 
 45 - - 3-4 mile. 
 
 1 9 -- 170 yards. 
 
 04 _ _ 165 yards. 
 
 10 __ J-8 mile. 
 
 52 __ yi mile. 
 
 17 -- 34 mile. 
 
 50 . _ f-g mile. 
 
 49 - . 200 yards. 
 
 58 ^ 200 yards. 
 
 08 _ _ 33 yards. 
 
 45 - . 200 yards. 
 
 22 _. 1 3^ miles. 
 
 18 ■ 1 3^ miles. 
 
 13 -- i}i miles. 
 
 35 -_ lyi miles. 
 
 BUFFING. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, on lowland about 200 yards northeast of knoll 
 
 known locally as " Steam Mill Hill " and about i >^ miles southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and loam land about 2 feet above high water, 25 
 
 yards west from shore, 65 yards northwest of where wire fence meets shore, 30 yards northeast of 
 
 nearest point of fence, and 60 yards from junction of fende and ])ine woods. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Harmon" (N 13° 19' E) o 
 
 "Convent Water Tow'er" 29 
 
 Between chimneys on Tabor house on Tabor 
 
 Hill 30 
 
 Episcopal Church spire 36 
 
 Middle of Ocean City Life-Sa ving Station tower_ 4 1 
 " Ocean City Water Tower " 41 
 
 00 00 _ _• J4 mile. 
 
 02 .. 2 J-^ miles. 
 
 34 -- i)4 miles. 
 
 31 -- 2 miles. 
 
 35 _ . 2 miles. 
 
 21 _. i^ miles. 
 
28 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Aid. 
 
 47 -- i>2 miles. 
 
 48 __ I ^ miles. 
 
 19 -- -- 1^ miles. 
 
 01 __ 65 yards. 
 
 03 _ _ • I mile. 
 
 50 _ _ 200 yards. 
 
 200 yards. 
 
 Power-house chimney 42 
 
 Flagstaff on square roof Of Allantic Hotel 43 
 
 Cropper's ice-plant stacks 47 
 
 Left end of fence at shore 155 
 
 Left chimney of Kelley brown house 187 
 
 Chimney at right end of roof of Buffington 
 
 house 207 
 
 "Buffington Windmill" 213 
 
 Fence and woods 272 51 .. 60 yards. 
 
 Chimney on top of hip roof of house 311 14 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of woods 311 14 ^. 60 yards. 
 
 Middle of convent roof 29 53 __ 2? smiles. 
 
 BUFFINGTON WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, on knoll known locally as "Steam Mill Hill" 
 and about lyi miles southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 Immediate locality. — Near house belonging to Mr. Buffington. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of windmill tower. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 GULL. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay nearly halfway between bay and ocean and 
 about I mile south-southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass beach land about 2 feet above high 
 water, 130 yards west of Life-Saving Service telephone line, 200 jards west of top of sand dunes and 
 65 yards south of a square marble pillar projecting above ground in middle of a bare washed space. 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 7.68 meters S 88° 58' W of observed station and aliout 
 on line with left end of woods below Buffington farmhouse. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with sand and grass. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 Rcjerences. — ° ' " 
 
 "Buffing" (N 67=04' W) •_._■_ o 
 
 Right end of barn roof g 
 
 Chimney on near side of roof of gray house. 1 2 
 
 Near chimney of Harmon house 45 
 
 Near chimney of Gantt farm house 55 
 
 Near chimney of gray house 64 
 
 Near end of roof of Tabor house on Tabor 
 
 Hill 74 
 
 Left tangent of water tank on left end of 
 
 Ocean City bridge 82 
 
 Between stacks of Cropper's ice plant 92 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 93 
 
 34 
 
 }i mile. 
 iJ-4 miles. 
 1^2 miles. 
 1/4 miles. 
 2^ miles. 
 3 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I ] s miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 I ' 4 miles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 94 54 __ i^ miles. 
 
 Flagstafl on square roof of Atlantic Hotel-. 95 54 
 
 Near chimney of Kelley house 304 04 
 
 Left chimney on Baker house 329 05 
 
 Baker windmill. 330 14 
 
 Reference station . 336 01 
 
 Chimney on BuflRngton house 352 42 
 
 INKOUILL. 
 
 1^4 miles. 
 
 1J4 miles. 
 
 i^i miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 . 685 meters. 
 
 3-^ mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, near Coffins Point, about 2^8 miles south- 
 west of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester Comity, Md. 
 
 29 
 
 a shell knoll about 10 feet above high-water 
 fence near Kelley house, 150 yards from near 
 a ditch. * 
 e on standard cement ini>numenl liuried with 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on top of 
 
 mark, 30 yards west of shore, 100 yards from corner of 
 
 corner of Kelley house, and about 55 yards southeast of 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangl 
 
 top 12 inches below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — 
 
 "Buffing" (N 20° 01' E) 
 
 Near end of roof on Tabor house on Tabor 
 Hill 
 
 " Convent Water Tow-er " 
 
 Between two chimneys on middle of convent 
 roof 
 
 Church spire 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 
 
 Power-house chimney 
 
 Flagstaff on square roof of Atlantic Hotel _ , 
 
 Cropper's ice-plant stacks 
 
 Tangent of land j 
 
 Tangent of land 
 
 Left tangent of fence 
 
 Corner of fence 
 
 Near chimney of Kelley house 
 
 Chimney of gray house 
 
 Chimney of large four-sided roof 
 
 Baker windmill 
 
 " Buffington Windmill " 
 
 Chimney of BulTmgton house 
 
 SEASIDE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about halfway between bay and ocean and 
 about 2, '4 miles south-southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass land about 4 feet above high water. It 
 is on the north side of an overflow from the ocean, about 200 yards from Sinepuxent Bay and 120 yards 
 west-northwest of sand dunes between the ocean and the station. Cement monument marking refer- 
 ence station is 10.32 meters N 52° 39' E of observed station. No other permanent reference objects 
 near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub flush with ground. Reference station is center point of 
 triangle on standard cement monument with top 4 inches above ground. 
 References. — ° . ' " 
 
 "Inkquill" N 66° 35' W) o 00 
 
 Baker house 22 
 
 Chimney on Buffington house 43 56 
 
 Tabor house on Tabor Hill 78 35 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 8g 18 
 
 Power-house chimney 90 01 
 
 Flagstaff on square roof of Atlantic Hotel _ 90 35 
 
 Telephone pole 106 40 
 
 Reference station 109 14 
 
 Telephone pole 141 07 
 
 Telephone pole 217 51 
 
 Right chimney of Coffin Hotel 321 47 
 
 Right chimney of Kelley brown house 353 40 
 
 13 27 -- 2j smiles. 
 
 16 19 __ 3J 2 miles. 
 
 16 58 __ 3>^ miles. 
 
 20 05 .- 2 J^ miles. 
 
 21 46 __ 2 Ji miles. 
 
 22 38 .- 2 f^ miles. 
 
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 2 nftles. 
 
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 125 yards. 
 
 TOO yards. 
 
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 i>2 miles. 
 
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 =3 
 
 15 
 
 23 
 
 32 
 
 25 
 
 38 
 
 89 
 
 52 
 
 156 
 
 40 
 
 178 
 
 05 
 
 184 
 
 04 
 
 203 
 
 23 
 
 215 
 
 03 
 
 331 
 
 42 
 
 356 
 
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 357 
 
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 mile. 
 
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 mile. 
 
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 miles. 
 
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 meters. 
 
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 miles. 
 
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 mile. 
 
30 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 ELLPOW. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about ji' mile inland from what is known locally 
 as Powell Point and about 3 'i miles southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marshy grass land well back from bay, near a property 
 line indicated by crab apple trees and a wire fence which runs from bay to crab apple trees and joins a 
 snake fence. It is about J 4 mile southeast of Hastings house, about '4 mile southwest of Kelley house, 
 and about 14 ™ile northeast of Coffin Hotel (a large, unpainted, square house with four-sided roof). 
 Cement monument marking reference station is 7.20 meters S 83° 50' W of observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in pine stub flush with the ground. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Fassett" (S 10° 32' W) o 
 
 " North Beach Life-Saving Station " o 
 
 Chimney of Henry brick house 9 
 
 Chimney on right side of four-sided roof of 
 
 Coffin Hotel 59 
 
 RBFErEncE station 73 
 
 Chimney on left end of roof of Hastings 
 
 house - 133 
 
 Baker windmill 203 
 
 Center of roof of Baker house ^-- 205 
 
 " Buffington Windmill " 205 
 
 Chimney of Buffington house 206 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 214 
 
 Power-house chimney 214 
 
 Flagstaff on square roof of Atlantic Hotel _. 215 
 
 BEACH. 
 
 48 
 
 00 ij.^ miles. 
 
 30 65^ miles. 
 
 - - ij's miles. 
 
 - - y^ mile. 
 
 00 7. 20 meters. 
 
 16 .. !4 niile. 
 
 41 -- 1^8 miles. 
 
 02 __ I ^ miles. 
 
 39 ._ iJ4 miles. 
 
 00 _ _ _ ii/i miles. 
 
 08 __ 3 >^ miles. 
 
 44 . . 3 K miles. 
 
 10 __ 3>-2 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepu.xent Bay, about halfway between bay and ocean and 
 about 3 miles south-southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass beach land about 3 feet above high 
 water, 250 yards west of shore of Sinepuxent Bay and 2 feet east of line of telephone poles. Cement 
 monument marking reference station is 6.40 meters N 0° 23' E of observed station. No other perma- 
 nent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (Note. — Reported lost in shifting 
 sand at date of publication.) 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Inkquill" (N 22° 59' W) o 
 
 Cupola on Baker house 3 
 
 Baker windmill 4 
 
 Nearest chimney on Baker house 5 
 
 Cupola on Buffington barn 15 
 
 " Buffington Windmill" 16 
 
 Chimney on left end of roof of Buffington 
 house 17 
 
 Reference station 23 
 
 Between two chimneys on Harmon house 24 
 
 Tabor house on Tabor Hill 37 
 
 Cropper' s ice-plant stacks 44 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 44 
 
 FlagstafT on square roof of Atlantic HoteL - . _ 45 
 
 Point of four-sided roof 249 
 
 00 00 lyi miles. 
 
 15 -- iK miles 
 
 14 - - ij^ miles. 
 
 07 -- iX miles. 
 
 20 _ _ i}i miles. 
 
 41 .. iJ4 miles. 
 
 00 _ _ I " 8 miles. 
 
 21 50 6.40 meters. 
 
 21 .. 2J-8 miles. 
 
 08 . _ 2 pi miles. 
 
 00 _. 2 3-4 miles. 
 
 58 ^ 3 miles. 
 
 54 - - 3 miles. 
 
 21 . . 3^-^ miles 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, U'crcester County, Md. 31 
 
 " Longwells Windmill" 249 45 -. 3,As miles. 
 
 Chimney on near end of Henry brick house. - 287 40 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Coffin Hotel 301 13 -. 2 miles. 
 
 Right chimney of large white house. 315 37 .. 2 miles. 
 
 Left chimney on Kelley brown house 356 21 __ i ' s miles. 
 
 FASSETT. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of vSinepuxent Bay about 'i mile north-northeast of Fassett 
 Point. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on shell and marsh land about 2 feet above high water, 
 
 120 yards south by east from slough making into marsh, about 140 yards west of side of point, and 
 
 no yards north of side of point. It is about 200 yards northeast of a fence with a clump of trees 
 beyond it. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" (S 10° ° ' " 
 
 43' W) -■ o 00 00 5 '2 miles. 
 
 Tangent of point 7 45 _. 300 yards. 
 
 "Nellys" 13 56 40 3^ mile. 
 
 I^eft of clump of trees 21 t,;^ _. 500 yards. 
 
 Right edge of clump of trees 51 20 __ 400 yards. 
 
 Chimney on gray house 89 05 -- 5,^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of roof of brick house 133 15 __ Simile. 
 
 Chimney on center of red roof on white house. _ 141 26 __ J4 mile. 
 
 Chimney on left side of a French roof house 165 10 .. 2 miles. 
 
 Slough 167 ._ .. 120 yards. 
 
 Baker windmill ig2 36 __ 2^ miles. 
 
 Chimney on right edge of Baker house 193 24 _. 2^2 miles. 
 
 " Buffingt on Windmill" 195 27 __ 3 miles. 
 
 Between chimneys on Tabor house near Ocean 
 
 City bridge 200 53 __ 4 >^ miles. 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 205 23 .. 4 J^ miles. 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 203 05 smiles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 205 49 __ 5 miles. 
 
 Flag pole on square roof of Atlantic Hotel 206 08 __ 4H miles. 
 
 SHORE. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about halfway between the bay and the ocean 
 and about 4I4 miles south-southwest of Ocean City. iSee Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass beach land about 2 feet above high 
 water and 16 yards east of line of Life-Saving Service telephone line poles. Cement monument marking 
 reference station is 6.78 meters N 72° 59' E of observed station. No other permanent objects near 
 station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is nail in stub about 3 inches above sand. Reference station is center 
 point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Ellpow" N 29° 35' W) o 00 00 I '4 miles. 
 
 Chimney of gray house 21 19 2X ™iles. 
 
 Baker windmill 28 ,55 __ 254 miles. 
 
 Left chimney of Kelley brown house 29 32 __ 2 miles. 
 
 Baker house beyond 29 33 ._ 2', miles. 
 
 " Buffington WindmiU" 34 59 _. 3 miles. 
 
 Buffington house chimney 35 11 .. 3 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 Chimney of Tabor house on Tabor Hill 46 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 52 
 
 Power-house chimney 52 
 
 Reference station '. 102 
 
 Top point of large four-sided roof 267 
 
 " Longwells Windmill" 268 
 
 Large chimney on house in woods 278 
 
 Left chimney of Henry house 287 
 
 Left chimney of brick house 330 
 
 Chimney on left end of gray house 1 340 
 
 Left chimney of Coffin Hotel 349 
 
 NELLYS. 
 
 35 .. 4'/8 miles. 
 
 06 __ 4 5^;^ miles. 
 
 29 __ 4J4 miles. 
 
 45 
 
 . 78 meters. 
 2>2 miles. 
 2% miles. 
 2% miles. 
 lyi miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 I ^ miles. 
 
 miles north of Sandy Point on a 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about i ,' 
 point of land near place called Nellys Bar. See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 45 j'ards west-northwest 
 of extreme end of point, 25 yards from north side of point and 20 yards from south side of point. It is 
 on the edge of a cultivated field and about ]^ mile southeast of a large old-fashioned 2j^-story brick 
 house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Fasselt" N 24° 40' E) 
 
 " Buffington Windmill" 
 
 Chimney of Buffington house 
 
 Between two chimneys on Kelley house 
 
 Near end of roof of Tabor house 
 
 "Convent Water Tower" 
 
 Middle of convent i 
 
 Church spire 
 
 Church spire 
 
 00 00 3,4 mile. 
 
 II 30 4 miles. 
 
 22 4 miles. 
 
 54 .. ili miles. 
 
 51 .- 5 miles. 
 
 00 __ 6yi miles. 
 
 21 __ 6K miles. 
 
 24 .. 6 miles. 
 
 36 -_ 6 miles. 
 
 43 -- 6 miles. 
 
 S 
 
 9 
 
 9 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 9 
 
 Power-house chimney 10 05 .. 6 miles. 
 
 Middle of square roof of Atlantic Hotel 10 22 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" 163 40 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 174 02 
 
 Weather vane on Longwell house 192 40 
 
 " Longwells Windmill" ,_ 194 06 
 
 Left chimney of Henry brick house 300 02 
 
 BAR. 
 
 -- 6 miles. 
 
 40 4'^ miles. 
 
 .. i>4 miles. 
 
 -- I mile. 
 
 -- I mile. 
 
 -- 14. mile. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Sinepuxent Bay, about halfway between bay and ocean and 
 about $}i miles south-southwest of Ocean City. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and grass beach land about 3 feet above high 
 water, no yards west of top of sand dunes, and 5 yards east of line of Life-Saving Service telephone 
 poles. There are no permanent objects near the station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Nellys" (N 66° 14' W) o 00 00 i/j miles. 
 
 Southerly chimney of Henry brick house 4 33 __ i J ^J" miles. 
 
 Chimney on northerly end of roof with two 
 
 gable windows 34 3^ _. 2 miles. 
 
 Chimney on middle of red roofed white house- _ 37 42 __ 2 J^ miles. 
 
 Left chimney of large white house . 39 27 __ 2^ miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 33 
 
 Chimney on southerly corner of four-sided roof ° ' " 
 
 of gray house 48 20 _. 2 >2 miles. 
 
 Baker windmill 72 16 _. 3^'^ miles. 
 
 " Buffinglon Windmill" 76 16 __ 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Buffington house chimney 76 25 __ 3 J^ miles. 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 8g 05 .. 55-4 miles. 
 
 Power-house chimney 89 24 __ 5 '4 miles. 
 
 Telephone pole 80 28 _, 32 yards. 
 
 Telephone pole 275 45 __ 65 yards. 
 
 Middle of roof of Longwell house '. . 324 48 -^ i,'i' miles. 
 
 LONGWELLS WINDMILL. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Sinepuxent Bay, about '1 mile north by west from Sandy Point. 
 (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on tower in rear of house on " Longwell Farm." 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of windmill. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 SANPOI. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, on Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sage land 2 feet above high-water mark, about 80 yards 
 west of extreme end of point, which is well rounded, 40 yards north of one shore of the point and 1 10 
 yards south of the other shore of the point. It is about 25 yards east-southeast of one end of a grove of 
 crab-apple trees and about no yards south of the other end. Small bushes about 18 inches high sur- 
 round station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " North BeachLife-Saving Station"(S3°33' W) o 00 00 3^^ miles. 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station flagstaff o ij -. 3 J^ miles. 
 
 Tangent to " Indian Graveyard Point" 36 44 _. i mile. 
 
 Crab-apple tree 64 ._ __ 70 yards. 
 
 Southerly chimney of stone house 70 15 ._ J^ mile. 
 
 Left end of grove of crab-apple trees 118 __ .. 25 yards. 
 
 Dark brown house 191 __ __ iX ™iles. 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 208 10 __ 6J<I' miles. 
 
 Chimney on Baker barn 199 19 _, 4J<t miles. 
 
 Chimney on Baker house 199 41 __ 4^4^ miles. 
 
 Tabor house near Ocean City bridge 204 58 _. 6f^ miles. 
 
 MUD. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of lower Sinepuxent Bay, about two-thirds way from bay to ocean 
 and I mile east-southeast of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sandy ground about 3 feet above high water, 60 yards 
 w-est-northwest from top of a sand dune, 100 yards east of head of a small, narrow inlet from Sinepuxent 
 Bay, and 1 10 yards east-southeast of a line of Life-Saving Service telephone poles which pass about 18 
 yards to the east of the wagon trail. Cement monument marking reference station is 18.84 meters 
 N 57° 54' W of observed station. No other permanent reference objects near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a nail in a stub flush with the sand. Reference station is center point 
 of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" (S. 21° ° ' " 
 
 39' W) o 00 00 3,' 4' miles. 
 
 Telephone pole 49 01 ._ 150 yards. 
 
 Southerly chimney of storehouse 78 50 _. 1 ^'-2 miles. 
 
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34 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 Telephone pole 85 
 
 Reference station 100 
 
 Northerly end of ridge of roof of large barn. 104 
 
 " Longwells Windmill " 108 
 
 Top point of four-sided roof 108 
 
 Chimney on southerly end of long building. 119 
 
 Telephone pole 120 
 
 Near chimney of brick house 139 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 180 
 
 INGRAYA. 
 
 07 - - no yards. 
 
 26 50 18. 84 meters. 
 
 09 -- if^ miles. 
 
 26 -_ I >^ miles. 
 
 27 .. ij-i miles. 
 
 05 -- I ^^^ miles. 
 
 29 __ 125 yards. 
 
 44 -- 2 miles. 
 
 56 20 6^ miles. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Sinepuxent Bay, on easterly side of Sinepuxent Neck, on point 
 known locally as Indian Graveyard. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 5 feet above high water, 55 yards north of nearest 
 shore, 180 yards west of extreme end of point near bushes, and 80 yards east of where a ditch coming 
 from the northward turns to westward. Two trees, each about 75 yards distant, are located on the 
 line of the ditch. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 14 inches below surface of ground. 
 References. — 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" (S 12° 25' ° 
 
 E) o 
 
 Tangent to Green Point 42 
 
 Corner of ditch 109 
 
 Tree, 8 inches diameter 118 
 
 Tree, 8 inches diameter 162 
 
 Near chimney of 2 J-2 -story house (Hawks Nest) _ 216 
 
 "Longwells Windmill" 219 
 
 Tangent of Sandy Point 239 
 
 Bushes to east of end of point 299 
 
 SALT. 
 
 00 00 2^ miles. 
 
 19 __ li mile. 
 
 10 .. 80 yards. 
 
 20 __ 75 yards. 
 
 24 __ 80 yards. 
 
 54 __ ^^ mile. 
 
 50 _. I ^^ miles. 
 
 43 __ 1/4 miles. 
 
 __ 180 yards. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of lower Sinepuxent Bay, about two-thirds way from bay to 
 ocean and i '2 miles south-southeast of Sandy Point. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on sand and marsh beach land about 3 feet above high 
 water, 105 yards east by south of line of poles of Life-Saving Service telephone line, and 175 yards east 
 of a small creek known as "Jones Salt Works Drain." No permanent objects near station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" S 20° ° ' " 
 36' W) o 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station flagstaff o 
 
 Telephone pole 50 
 
 Telephone pole 72 
 
 Jones Salt Works Drain 80 
 
 Telephone pole in 
 
 Left chimney of stone house 121 
 
 Telephone pole 137 
 
 "Longwells Windmill" 141 
 
 Center of roof of white house 141 
 
 Near chimney of 2 'j'-story house 150 
 
 "Ocean City Water Tower" 182 
 
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 2 miles. 
 
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 ._. 175 yards. 
 
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 135 yards. 
 
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 I -'^ miles. 
 
 07 
 
 __ -_ 
 
 200 yards. 
 
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 2 miles. 
 
 44 
 
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 2 ' 2 miles. 
 
 21 
 
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 4 ' 2 miles. 
 
 07 
 
 40 _- 
 
 7;'i miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 35 
 
 NORTH BEACH LIFE-SAVING STATION. 
 
 General localily. — Atlantic coast side of strip of beach land between lower Sinepuxent Hay and 
 the ocean. iSee Charts Nos. 13 and 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on lookout cupola on the North Beach Life-Saving Sta- 
 tion. This cupola is a gable-roof structure on a gable-roof 2 '2 -story house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is a black and white 4 by 4 inch pole secured temporarily to the exact 
 middle of ridge of gable roof of lookout cupola. 
 
 Rejerences. — None necessary. 
 
 BIRCH. 
 
 General locality. — Southern part of Sinepuxent Neck, between Sinepuxent Bay and Newport 
 Bay, about J. mile north-northwest of South Point. (See Charts Nos. 13 and 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the northwest and higher of two knolls about 20 feet 
 above high-water mark, 600 yards east of Island Point, 200 yards northeast of shore of upper Chin- 
 coteague Bay, 75 yards east-southeast of where a ditch and fence meet, and about 400 yards southwest 
 of a house and barn. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Guilberts Cupola" (S 48° 09' W) o 00 
 
 Chimney on left of a small house 12 13 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree (20 inches di- 
 ameter) 25 14 
 
 Chimney on black roof of white house 28 46 
 
 "Handys Hammock" 34 41 
 
 Cedar tree 41 39 
 
 Jones windmill 47 27 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree 66 33 
 
 Chimney of house near " Newport " 83 50 
 
 Holly tree 156 57 
 
 Cedar tree near Birch farm buildings 184 58 
 
 Chimney of Birch farm house 192 32 
 
 Cedar tree 229 57 
 
 Chimney of hotel near "North Beach 
 
 Life-Saving Station" 259 49 
 
 Nail in blaze in walnut tree 341 34 
 
 00 6^^ milps. 
 
 4i^ miles. 
 
 28.61 meters. 
 
 4 '-4 miles. 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 80 yards. 
 
 332 miles. 
 25.52 meters. 
 
 2 ]4 miles. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 300 yards. 
 
 195 yards. 
 
 40 
 
 2,' 2 miles. 
 12.72 meters. 
 
 NECK. 
 
 General locality. — Northeastern shore of New'port Bay, on easterly side of Newport Neck between 
 Greys Inlet and Spence Cove. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 400 yards northeast of Knot Point, 
 100 yards north from shore of Spence Cove, 50 yards northwest of small marsh inlet, and 10 yards 
 south of edge of a prominent grove of old oaks. There are bushes between the station and the oak 
 grove. Cement monument marking reference station is 12.72 meters N 7° 23' W from observed station. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. Reference 
 station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. (Note. — Top disconnected, but 
 recemented.) 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Handys Hammock" (S 53° 53' W) o 
 
 Tall water bushes 17 
 
 House behind bushes 17 
 
 Left chimney of large house 29 
 
 Chimney of i K-story white house 43 
 
 Left edge of oak grove 81 
 
 Nail in blaze of persimmon tree (3 inches 
 
 diameter) 100 36 50 12. 24 meters 
 
 H 
 
 3 miles. 
 
 75 yards 
 4J2 miles. 
 2}^ miles. 
 I;! 2 miles. 
 
 25 yards. 
 
36 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree (12 inches di- ° ' 
 
 ameter) 117 35 
 
 Reference STATION 118 43 
 
 Nail in blaze in oak tree 173 04 
 
 Chimney of house in woods 216 32 
 
 Left chimney of large house 277 26 
 
 Tangent of marsh 253 07 
 
 Right tangent of Island Point 304 29 
 
 Tangent of marsh point 334 02 
 
 NEWPORT. 
 
 30 --- 
 40 ... 
 
 25. 28 meters. 
 
 12. 72 meters. 
 
 17. 88 meters. 
 
 3,4 mile. 
 
 I mile. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 1.5-2 miles. 
 
 % mile. 
 
 General locality. — Northwestern shore of Newport Bay on easterly side of elevated land known as 
 Cropper Island. (See Chart No. 13.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on elevated tilled land about 5 feet above high-water 
 mark, 200 yards west of mouth of marsh creek in bay shore, and 150 yards south of the only house on 
 the island. It is near east edge of tilled land, about 70 yards west from edge of marsh. The tilled 
 and marsh land is separated by a strip of land covered with trees. 
 
 Marks — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Neck" (S 86° 10' E) o 00 
 
 A house 22 42 
 
 Chimney of Birchs house 32 29 
 
 Walnut tree (24 inches diameter) 83 
 
 Three trees 94 
 
 Left tangent of point of land 115 
 
 New barn 129 
 
 Chimney on house 133 
 
 Chimney on left end of house 158 
 
 Thorn bushes 171 
 
 Chimney on house 266 
 
 Double walnut tree 297 
 
 Well sweep 214 
 
 53 
 
 ij'i miles. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 2 '-2 miles. 
 
 70 yards. 
 
 150 yards. 
 
 I mile. 
 2}4 miles. 
 I '2 miles. 
 
 I mile. 
 150 yards. 
 150 yards. 
 230 yards. 
 200 yards. 
 
 HANDV.S HAMMOCK. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper end of Chincoteague Hay and western side of entrance 
 to Newport Bay on solid land partly surrounded by marsh known as Handys Hammock. (See Charts 
 Nos. 13 and 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a sand knoll about 10 feet above high water and 140 
 yards, west-northwest from the extreme end of the narrow point on which it is situated. It is about 
 35 yards west of another short point, 30 feet south-southwest of shore at a sand beach, 20 yards north 
 of a thorn bush and 50 yards north-northwest of a small pool 20 feet square. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "North Beach Life-Saving Station" S 82° 13' ° ' " 
 
 E) o 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station flagstaff 00 
 
 Left edge of woods beyond Kelleys Point 106 
 
 Myrtle tree 115 
 
 Chimney on left end of large white house 131 
 
 Chimney right end of another large white build- 
 ing 136 
 
 Center of large white house 146 
 
 Right end of new barn roof 178 
 
 Windmill 221 
 
 00 o(3 5 miles. 
 
 14 - - ,s miles. 
 
 39 - - 2 '4 miles. 
 
 42 -- 50 yards. 
 
 57 - iX miles. 
 
 48 ._ 2 J^ miles. 
 
 42 -. I K miles. 
 
 12 -- \}4 miles. 
 
 42 .. yi mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 37 
 
 Chimney of house with two piazzas 224 
 
 Chimney of large unpainted house 251 
 
 Middle of clump of 12 persimmon trees 267 
 
 Chimney on near end of large white house 289 
 
 Tangent to South Point 354 
 
 BEACON CLUMP.S. 
 
 17 __ '1 mile. 
 
 18 _. I mile. 
 
 35 - - 50 yards. 
 
 48 _. 2 '4 miles. 
 
 31 -. 3 miles. 
 
 General locality. — Easterly side of upper Chincoteague Bay, on the southern and larger of the two 
 small marsh islands called Beacon Clumps. (See Chart No. 14.) 
 
 Immcdialc locality. — Observed station is on a small marsh island covered at extreme high water. 
 It is situated about 35 yards south of shore, 22 yards west of shore, 28 yards north of shore, and 75 
 yards east of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Guilberts Cupola" S 78° 50' E) o 
 
 Modern house being constructed 2 
 
 Silo building ■ 3 
 
 Chimney of Jones house on Newport Bay 51 
 
 Near end of roof of house on South Point 86 
 
 First tree near North Beach Life-Saving Sta- 
 tion 1 03 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station flagstaff 1 1 1 
 
 " North Beach Life-Saving Station " iii 
 
 Other Beacon Clump _ 116 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Station lookout. _ 255 
 
 Right end of Green Run Inlet woods 271 
 
 Between two chimneys on cream-colored house. 339 
 
 58 
 
 50 
 
 4 ' 2 miles. 
 4' 2 miles. 
 4 ' 2 miles. 
 6 ' 4 miles. 
 5 j 2 mile's. 
 
 21 .. 5 miles. 
 
 13 .. 5 miles. 
 
 15 20 5 miles. 
 
 .. ^4 mile. 
 
 46 . . 3 ^i miles. 
 
 31 .. 3K miles. 
 
 .. 5^-2 miles. 
 
 TURNAGAIN. 
 
 General locality. — Eastern shore of Chincoteague Bay, on main land marsh about i mile southeast 
 of Whittington Point. (See Charts Nos. 14 and 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land awash at high water, about 75 yards south 
 from shore, 55 yards east from shore, and about 83 yards west from shore of a small bay. A creek 
 runs nearly around this piece of marsh, but does not make an island of it. No permanent reference 
 marks near station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Pope Island Life-Saving Station" (S 15° 22' ° ' " 
 
 W) o 
 
 Point of land 18 
 
 Point of land 34 
 
 Point of marsh 91 
 
 Point of land 97 
 
 Point of land 164 
 
 Point of this marsh 194 
 
 Beginning of woods. 25 1 
 
 Cut in top of woods 281 
 
 End of woods 313 
 
 Sand dune behind woods 330 
 
 Clump of trees 336 
 
 Duck blind 355 
 
 23 
 
 43-4 miles. 
 
 yi mile. 
 
 2 miles. 
 
 II .- yi mile. 
 
 54 . . X mile. 
 
 16 .. y^ mile. 
 
 28 .. yi mile. 
 
 41 -. I mile. 
 
 41 -- % mile. 
 
 19 .. ^-2 mile. 
 
 44 -- 1;?^ miles. 
 
 32 .. 1 3,^ miles. 
 
 44 -- I mile. 
 
38 Survey of Oyster Bars, ]Vorcester County, Md. 
 
 GREEN RUN INLET LIFE-SAVING STATION FLAGSTAFF. 
 
 General locality. — Atlantic coast, about 18 miles south-southwest of Ocean City and about 15 
 miles northeast by north of " Assateague Light." (See Charts Nos. 14 and 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is detached flagstaff with a topmast belonging to Green Run 
 Inlet Life-Saving Station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of flagstaff. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 LANDLET. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chincoteague Bay, about 2J-4 miles south of vSnow Hill Landing, 
 on point of land known locally as Watermelon Point. (See Chart No. 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a small sandy island surrounded by marsh land and 
 about 20 yards west of shore. This so-called island is the only hard land on the marsh point and is 
 about yi mile to the east of the nearest solid land. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 2 inches below surface of ground. 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Guilberts Cupola" (N 7° 05' E) , o 00 00 2>:j; miles. 
 
 Chimney of white house 8 02 _. 4 miles. 
 
 Right of Green Run woods iii 29 __ 5 "miles. 
 
 " Pope Island Life-Saving Station" 151 52 ._ 63^ miles. 
 
 Four trees on Martin Point 185 21 _^ i mile. 
 
 Left of clump of trees called Purnell Hammock, igy 23 ._ ^4 mile. 
 
 House 217 55 __ 6 miles. 
 
 Large tree 245 16 _. >4 mile. 
 
 Chimney of white house 264 00 _. ^ mile. 
 
 Cedars on property line 275 50 ._ J^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on middle of house 316 13 __ i mile. 
 
 Chimney outside of house 328 08 ._ i>4 miles. 
 
 Near end of large barn 342 05 ._ i, '4^ miles. 
 
 GUILBERTS CUPOLA. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chincoteague Bay, close to Snow Hill Landing. (See Chart 
 No. 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a large mansion house located about 100 yards north- ^ 
 
 west of the land end of Snow Hill Landing. ^ 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of top of cupola. 
 
 References. — .None necessary. > 
 
 RICKS. >, 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of upper Chincoteague Bay, on point of marsh land aliout i '-^ J 
 
 miles northeast of Snow Hill Landing called Ricks Point. (See Chart No. 14.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a marsh point about 20 yards west from a pool 
 making into marsh, 20 yards south from shore and 90 yards north of shore. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — 
 
 "Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Station flag- ° ' " 
 
 staff" iS 31° 48' E) o 00 00 6>^ miles. 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Station cupola.. o 08 05 6!:^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Green Run woods 7 45 _. 7 miles. 
 
 Right tangent of pool ;}2 18 __ 20 yards. 
 
 Right tangent of Martin Point 52 30 __ 4 >^ miles. 
 
 Center of Purnell Hammock 57 22 _. 4X miles. 
 
 Left tangent of point 61 07 __ ^ mile. 
 
 Guilbert windmill 83 26 __ i '<2 miles. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 39 
 
 Chimney near end of house ii8 37 .. i mile. 
 
 To first of four points of land or line i8g 54 _, 100 yards. 
 
 Windmill on red tank 195 ^2 _. 2 miles. 
 
 Center of thick woods joi og __ i^ miles. 
 
 Right tangent of Kelleys Point 231 01 .. 2 miles. 
 
 North Beach Life-Saving Station flagstaff 279 42 jo 6 '4 miles. 
 
 Left tangent of pool 293 jt ,. 40 yards. 
 
 Left tangent of Robins marsh 329 25 __ 34 mile. 
 
 " Beacon Clumps" 332 26 25 3 1^ miles. 
 
 Mouth of pool 340 26 __ 30 yards. 
 
 Right tangent of Robins marsh 349 02 __ 34 mile. 
 
 MARYLAND-VIRGINIA LIFE-SAVING STATION BEACH). 
 
 General locality. — Atlantic coast near ocean beach, on boundary line between Maryland and Vir- 
 ginia and about '4 mile north-northeast of Pope Island Life-Saving Station. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh and sand land about 230 yards northwest of 
 high-water mark on beach, 75 yards west of top of sand dunes on inner edge of beach, and about 50 
 yards northwest of the Life-Saving Service telephone line which runs along the beach in midst of bushes 
 at this point. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an old granite monument (said to have been established 
 many years ago) which marks the boundary between Maryland and Virginia. Top of monument is 
 6 by 6 inches square and projects 18 inches above the ground. The top is marked with an east-and- 
 west line from corner to corner and the letters "M" and "V" to indicate the Maryland and Virginia 
 sides of the boundary, respectively. 
 References. — 
 
 "Pope Island Life-Saving Station" S 20° ° ' " 
 
 12' W) o 00 00 ; 4 mile. 
 
 Left peak of barn roof 5 39 __ ^ mile. 
 
 "Maryland-Virginia Boundary, Pope Island"-- 63 55 -- ^ mile. 
 
 Chimney on old house on Pope Island 68 41 .. |4^ mile. 
 
 Pine tree in cut toward " Mill" 92 55 -- ^4 mile. 
 
 First telephone pole from end of bushes 195 52 -- 190 yards. 
 
 Fifth telephone pole from end of bushes 205 25 ._ no yards. 
 
 Sixth telephone pole from end of bushes 263 06 -- 52 yards. 
 
 Seventh telephone pole from end of bushes 
 
 fourth from life-saving station) 330 58 _. 88 yards. 
 
 Eighth pole signal pole at life-saving station)- 357 03 -- '4 mile. 
 
 MARYLAND-VIRGINIA (POPE ISLAND). 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Pope Bay on eastern side of Pope Island, about ,'4 mile north- 
 east of its southern extremity and on boundary between Maryland and Virginia. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on hard land 3 feet above high-water mark, about 10 
 yards west of shore, 85 yards south of an old house, and 10 yards east of bushes. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of an old granite monument projecting 18 inches above 
 ground which marks the boundary between Maryland and Virginia. Top of monument is cut in a 
 square 6 by 6 inches with an east-and-west line from corner to corner and the letters "M" and "V" to 
 indicate the Maryland and Virginia sides of the boundary, respectively. 
 Rcjcrc7ices. — o 1 u 
 
 " Pope Island Life-Saving Station" (S 73° 45' E)- o 00 00 14 iniXe.. 
 
 Right tangent of shanty 15 32 -_ J^ mile. 
 
 Right tangent of boathouse 40 22 .- X "lile. 
 
 Center of small island loi _- -- X niile- 
 
 Tangent of Pope Island 113 38 .. % laWe. 
 
40 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 Two large pines , 139 07 __ >j mile. 
 
 Left of bushes 191 56 ._ 10 yards. 
 
 Near corner of old house 283 08 ^_ 85 yards. 
 
 Point of land near life-saving station wharf 336 22 .. ,'4 mile. 
 
 Drill pole near life-saving station 355 29 __ ,'^ mile. 
 
 POPE ISLAND LIFE-SAVING STATION (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Atlantic coast, on Pope Island Beach, aljout 9 '4 miles northeasterly from " Assa- 
 teague Light. " (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate' locality. — Observed station is on the main building of the Pope Island Life-Saving 
 Station, which is a gable roofed i !4 -story wooden structure with a square lookout cupola. Pointed 
 cap piece of cupola supports a weather vane in the form of a fish. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of weather-vane spindle. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 WILDCAT (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Northerly end of Chincoteague Island, on westerly side of Assateague Bay. (See 
 Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land, about > 2 mile south of upper end of island, 
 known locally as Wildcat Point. It is inshore about 100 yards northwest of mouth of small marsh 
 drain emptying into Assateague Bay. The marsh creek or drain makes a decided turn about- 12 yards 
 south of station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center jioint of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 " Assateague Light" (S 26° 06' W) o 00 00 5X ™iles. 
 
 Right tangent of woods 29 48 __ i mile. 
 
 " Killick Shoal Light" 30 37 40 4X ™iles 
 
 First cedar _ 44 52 _ iX miles. 
 
 Clump of cedars 66 __ __ iX miles. 
 
 A marshy island 100 _. __ iX miles. 
 
 Right tangent of marshy island 130 14 ._ iX miles. 
 
 Left tangent of Ragged Point 172 08 _. i mile. 
 
 Shanty on Ragged Point 176 42 ^_ i mile. 
 
 First tree on Ragged Point 209 11 _ _ i mile. 
 
 Second tree on Ragged Point 210 41 ._ i mile. 
 
 Sand dune 259 __ _"__ i mile. 
 
 Smith Hammock sand dune 323 _. _. 1J4 miles. 
 
 Middle of boathouse on beach 335 52 __ 3 miles. 
 
 A marsh tump 340 .. ._ X mi'e. 
 
 ASSATEAGUE LIGHT (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Southerly part of Assateague Island, seacoast of Virginia, about 2X miles from 
 its southwesterly point. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Red tower, 154 feet above sea level and 129 feet above its own base, known 
 as Assateague Light-House. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 KILLICK SHOAL LIGHT (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Southerly end of Chincoteague Bay, on Killick Shoals, off entrance of Chinco- 
 teague Channel. (See progress map.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Screw pile structure known as Killick Shoal Light-House. 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of black lantern. 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 41 
 
 CHESTER (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Southern and western shores of Chincoteague Bay, about ^ mile south of shore 
 of bay and }-i mile east of suhd land known locally as Mosquito Point Farm. (See progress map.) 
 
 , Immediate locality. — Observed station is on a mound of dry land surrounded by marsh, known 
 locally as Fox Hill. It is on the highest point and near the apex of the mound, which is V-shaped 
 and about 15 feet above high water at the station. The mound gradually falls off to the level of the 
 marsh from the station to the ends of the V, which are both about 150 yards distant, and at the 
 extreme apex, which is about 25 yards to the north. Reference station is 5.82 meters N 80° 51' W of 
 the observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of tile pipe surrounded by cement with tup flush with ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — o / // 
 
 " Assateague Light" (S 59° 59' E) o 00 00 5 X miles. 
 
 Tower on Wallops Beach Life-Saving Sta- 
 tion 60 44 _ 5 X miles. 
 
 Cupola of barn 135 s3 -- %■ mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 159 08 10 5. 82 meters. 
 
 "Grace M. E. Church" 274 27 __ ,. similes. 
 
 " Killick Shoal Light " 333 30 .. 3>^ miles. 
 
 West spire of Union Baptist Church at Chin- 
 coteague 348 15 -- 4 miles. 
 
 LONG POINT (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of lower Chincoteague Bay, near Long Point, about X mile east 
 of Franklin City. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on marsh land about 40 yards from end of point of main- 
 land, 30 yards southwest of shore and 20 yards north of shore. A small marsh island is located about 
 200 yards east of the station, which was once a part of the mainland and known as Long Point. Ref- 
 erence station is 11. 81 meters N 42° 37' W of the observed station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of tile pipe set in cement with top flush with the ground. 
 Reference station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — "^ ' " 
 
 "Mill" (N 38° 07' E) o 00 00 4 miles. 
 
 " Assateague Light" 133 26 15 6 J^ miles. 
 
 ' "Killick Shoal Light" 144 32 25 4X miles. 
 
 End of wharf at Franklin City 222 33 _. X mile- 
 
 M. P. Church 252 32 30 . i mile. 
 
 Grace M. E. Church (tail spire) 259 07 30 J^J' mile. 
 
 Grace M. E. Church (short spire) 259 38 35 J;^ mile. 
 
 Reference STATION 279 16 00 n. 81 meters. 
 
 GRACE M. E. CHURCH (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of lower Chincoteague Bay, about ' , mile northwest of railway 
 wharf at Franklin City. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is the taller of two towers on church known as Grace M. E. 
 Church. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center of pointed tower or spire. 
 
 References. — None necessary. 
 
 MONEY (VIRGINIA). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of lower Chincoteague Bay, about i mile west-northwest of Long 
 Point, on northern edge of town of Greenbackville, and just south of Maryland-Virginia boundary. 
 (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
42 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 70 yards northeast of railway on a sandy rise of 
 ground about 15 feet above level of track. It is about 25 yards south of the Maryland-Virginia boundary 
 and 30.43 meters S 38° 28' E of broken stone boundary monument. At the station, "Assateague 
 Light" shows almost tangent to third house north of Grace M. E. Church. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument buried with 
 top 30 inches below surface of ground 
 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Grace M. E. Church" 'S 21° 23' E) o 00 00 250 yards. 
 
 " Assateague Light " 7 46 49 7jt< miles. 
 
 M. P. Church 65 46 20 !< mile. 
 
 Center chimney on square house 117 11 .. 100 yards. 
 
 "Maryland-Virginia Railroad) "( boundary 
 
 stone) 162 55 26 30. 43 meters. 
 
 "LongPoint" 324 45 43 i mile. 
 
 Left chimney of two close together 330 48 __ 150 yards. 
 
 Small tower Greenbackville Church 359 00 30 2,50 yards. 
 
 MARYLAND-VIRGINIA (RAILROAD). 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of lower Chincoteague Bay, inland about i mile west-northwest 
 of Long Point, on boundary line between Maryland and Virginia. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is about 80 yards northeast of railroad on a sandy rise of 
 ground about 15 feet above level of track. It is on the edge of an excavation in this sand hill and is 
 likely to be undermined any time by the carting away of sand for building purposes. The standard 
 cement monument marking triangulation station "Money" is buried with its top 30 inches below 
 surface of ground 30.43 meters S 38° 28' E true from station. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is the center of a square-top granite monument projecting 18 inches 
 above ground which marks the boundary between Maryland and Virginia. Top of monument when 
 visited in December, 1907, was broken loose and resting on the undisturbed part of the stone buried 
 in the ground. This top was cut in a square 6 by 6 inches with an east-and-west line from side to side 
 and the letters "M" and "V" to indicate the Maryland and \'irginia side of the boundary, respectively 
 
 References. — None observed. 
 
 MILL. 
 
 General locality. — Western shore of Chincoteague Bay, on the northern part of Mill Island. (See 
 Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is the highest point of the island, on a hill about 20 feet 
 above high water which is located about ' < mile southwest of the upper end of the i.sland. It is about 
 40 yards east by south of an abandoned house and sheds and about '4 mile north of another abandoned 
 house. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "A.ssateague Light" (S 8° 59' W) o 00 00 10 miles 
 
 Right tangent of Chincoteague Island 11 54 _. 10 miles. 
 
 Knoll on this island 15 __ __ ^ mile. 
 
 Tree (8 inches diameter) 21 46 .. 40 yards. 
 
 Tree (8 inches diameter) 42 20 70 yards. 
 
 Tree (18 inches diameter) 54 27 -_ 39. 30 meters. 
 
 Near corner of old house 62 43 40 36. 88 meters. 
 
 Next corner of old house 70 28 _, 37. 64 meters. 
 
 Cupola on large house 138 25 __ 1 3^ miles. 
 
 Chimneys on white house 139 11 .. 2 tniles. 
 
 Near end of large barn 186 47 .. 4 '.-2 miles. 
 
 "Landlet" and right of trees at Purnell 
 
 Hammock 195 10 __ 3 %■ miles. 
 
 Dead tree and 2 cedars 213 52 _. X mile. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 43 
 
 Right tangent of Assacorkin Island 235 
 
 Left of " Green Run" woods 238 
 
 " Pope Island Life-Saving Station " 286 
 
 Left tangent of first building on Ragged 
 
 Point 323 
 
 Left tangent of Chincoteague Island 341 
 
 Chimney of old house 349 
 
 . TIZZ, 
 
 34 _- K" mile. 
 
 40 -. 6?-^ miles. 
 
 05 .. 43/4 miles. 
 
 4>2 miles. 
 5 miles. 
 '4 mile. 
 
 General locality. — Western side of Chincoteague Bay on Tizzard Island. (See Chart No. 15.) 
 Immediate locality. — Observed station is on the highest point on the island, about 15 feet above 
 high water, about ^4 mile from extreme southeastern point of island, and about 75 yards north of 
 shore line of island. 
 
 Marks. — Observed station is center point of triangle on standard cement monument. 
 References. — ° ' " 
 
 "Assateague Light" (S 6° 35' W) o 
 
 Right of woods at Chincoteague 10 
 
 Smoke pipe of shanty 18 
 
 Chimney on first house at Stockton 23 
 
 Church steeple at Franklin City 28 
 
 Church steeple, Greenbackville 30 
 
 Two chimneys on gambrel roof 40 
 
 Near chimney of white house loi 
 
 Near chimney of another white house 106 
 
 Chimney on large unpainted barn 113 
 
 Two chimneys on large house iig 
 
 Chimney of yellow building 165 
 
 Large white barn igg 
 
 Purnell Hammock 213 
 
 Green Run Inlet Life-Saving Statiim flagstaff. _ 256 
 
 " Pope Island Life-Saving Station " 299 
 
 Left tangent Assacorkin Island 316 
 
 Left tangent of Mill Island 325 
 
 Left of woods at Chincoteague 350 
 
 00 00 12 miles. 
 
 38 . , 15 miles 
 
 52 -_ 3 miles. 
 
 27 ._ 3>4 miles. 
 
 23 _. 5^4 miles. 
 
 02 30 5 !• 2 miles. 
 
 .- i^i miles. 
 
 25 __ 2^4 miles. 
 
 53 ,. 2^^ miles. 
 
 07 .- 2 miles. 
 
 19 ._ 3 miles. 
 
 _ _ 4 miles. 
 
 __ 4 miles. 
 
 -. 3>f miles. 
 
 20 7Js miles. 
 
 50 5 J-4 miles. 
 
 ._ 1,'s miles. 
 
 17 -- iy% miles. 
 
 52 -_ 12 miles. 
 
BOUNDARIES OF OYSTER BARS. 
 
 EXPLANATION. 
 
 The law of the United States authorizing the cooperation of the Department of 
 Commerce and Labor in the survey of natural oyster bars of Maryland provides for the 
 designation and employment by the Department of Commerce and Labor of such officers, 
 experts, and other technically qualified persons "as may be necessary to cooperate with 
 the Maryland State Board of Shell Fish Commissioners in making a survey of and locating 
 the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland." 
 The oyster laws of Maryland provide that the Maryland Shell Fish Commissioners, with 
 the aid of such persons as may be designated by the Government, shall proceed "to 
 have laid out, surveyed, and designated on the said charts the natural beds and bars, 
 and shall cause to be marked and defined as accurately as practicable the limits and 
 boundaries of the natural beds, bars, and rocks as established by said survey, and they 
 shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, and make an accurate report 
 of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be necessary to 
 enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of 
 the said natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps 
 and charts." The oyster laws of Maryland also provide in another section that there 
 shall "be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks 
 * * * with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving courses 
 and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey." 
 
 Under the provisions of the laws quoted above the State of Maryland, in coopera- 
 tion with the Department of Commerce and Labor, must define the boundaries of the 
 natural oyster bars "as accurately as practicable" and also "with reference to fixed and 
 permanent objects on the shore, giving courses and distances." The requirement of 
 "as accurately as practicable" is easily fulfilled by definition of the location of the cor- 
 ners of the oyster bars by latitude and longitude. In fact, this method is probably the 
 most satisfactory and accurate one that could be used for all purposes of legal definition 
 or for relocation of the oyster-bar boundaries by competent engineers. Therefore the 
 additional requirement of "giving courses and distances" is superfluous and is only 
 fulfilled in the published definitions on account of the specific provisions of the law 
 making it compulsory. This part of the description of boundaries has involved an 
 immense amount of extra computations in order to prevent technical discrepancies 
 between the latitude and longitude of a corner of an oyster bar and its distance and 
 bearing from objects on shore of known latitude and longitude without adding anything 
 to the accuracy and very little to the convenience of practical use of the descriptions 
 of the oyster-bar boundaries. 
 
 As provided by law the boundaries of the oyster bars are all straight lines, but in 
 the work already completed they have inclosed areas of all shapes from triangles to 
 complicated 14-sided figures, and of all sizes from 4 acres to 7,548 acres. The sides 
 44 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 45 
 
 have varied in length from 93 to 7,529 yards, and in some cases the corners of the bound- 
 aries have been practically at the triangulation stations from which they are located, 
 while in other instances they were over 13,600 yards from the landmarks most available 
 for the purpose of fixing their position. 
 
 The varied characteristics of the legal boundaries of the oyster bars indicated by 
 the above statement, together with the complicated requirements of the law under 
 which the survey has been made and the magnitude of the work with the consequent 
 need of fixed and uniform methods, have made the problem of describing the boundaries 
 one of considerable difficulty and great importance. 
 
 The boundaries of the oyster bars of Maryland, as established by the Shell Fish 
 Commission and delineated on the Coast and Geodetic vSurvey charts and projections 
 and on the leasing charts of the Commission, are technically defined and described by a 
 method somewhat different from that used in other oyster surveys. But it is believed 
 that the forms finally adopted will fulfill all needs of the survey for both the present and 
 future. 
 
 METHOD OF DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES. 
 
 The descriptions have been arranged in tabular form, thus avoiding many hundred 
 repetitions of the same words by making one explanation of the tables sufficient for all 
 oyster bars in each county. 
 
 Title. — At the top of each tabular form is given the legal name of the oyster bar to 
 be described, and the one by which it is known and designated in the published oyster 
 records and on the oyster charts. The adopted name of the oyster bar is the one used 
 locally, as nearly as could be ascertained by the hydrographic engineer of the Commis- 
 sion; and when there was no local name in common use a name was selected from one 
 of the prominent features of the vicinity that would naturally suggest the section of 
 the waters where the oyster bar was located. 
 
 Underneath the name, in parentheses, is given the general locality of the oyster 
 bar and the serial number of the "Maryland Oyster Chart " on which its legal boundaries 
 are shown." 
 
 First column. — This column, under the heading of "Comer of bar," gives the num- 
 ber corresponding to the corner of the boundary as shown on the charts and to the 
 number on the buoy marking the actual corner of the bar. The numbers of the corners 
 have been assigned by naming the southernmost point No. i, thence proceeding in a 
 clockwise direction around the bar; but where a corner of one oyster bar is identical 
 with the corner of the boundaries of one or more other oyster bars only the number of 
 the corner of the oyster bar being described in the table is given in this column. 
 
 Second and third columns. — These two columns, under the headings of "Latitude" 
 and "Longitude," give the geographic positions of the corners. These positions have 
 been adopted by the Commission as the primary technical definition of the location of 
 the corners, and should be considered as final in case of a dispute arising from discrep- 
 ancies caused by other means of location. The latitudes and longitudes given in these 
 columns are based on the United States standard datum of. the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey, and the points thus defined can be relocated from distant triangulation stations 
 
 " These charts can be obtained by application to tlie Superintendent of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey at Washington, D. C. 
 
46 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 of the Survey, even though all the landmarks and buoys originally used for their loca- 
 tion have been destroyed by natural or other causes. 
 
 Fourth and fifth columns. — These two columns, under the general heading of "True 
 bearing"" and the specific headings "Forward" and "Back," give bearings measured 
 from a true north-and-south line. The three "Forward" bearings are from the corner 
 of the boundar)' designated in the first column to the triangulation stations named on 
 the corresponding lines in the last column, and the three "Back" bearings are from 
 these same stations in the last column to the corresponding corner of boundary in the 
 first column. The difference in minutes of arc between the forward and back bearings 
 shown in some cases is actual and not accidental, and is due to the fact that the com- 
 putations took into account the spheroidal shape of the earth. 
 
 Sixth column.-. — This column, under the heading of "Distance," gives the three 
 computed distances in yards from the corner of the bar noted in the first column to the 
 three triangulation stations named on the corresponding lines in the last column, and 
 vice versa. 
 
 Seventh column. — This column, under the heading of "U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 tion station," '' gives the names of the landmarks from which were computed the cor- 
 responding "Latitude," "Longitude," "True bearing," and "Distance" of the "Corner 
 of the bar" designated in the first column. A full description of the location and mark- 
 ings of these triangulation stations is given in another part of this publication under 
 the heading of "Descriptions of triangulation stations." 
 
 SURVEYING METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF BOUNDARIES. 
 
 There are a number of methods that can be used in the relocation of the actual 
 boundaries of the natural oyster bars as technically described in this publication and 
 delineated on the published charts of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the leasing 
 charts of the Shell Fish Commission. 
 
 The following brief descriptions of five of these more or less different methods 
 assume a certain amount of experience and knowledge on the part of the engineer in 
 the particular kind of surveying under consideration, and are only intended as reminders 
 of ways and means that can be used. 
 
 There are two problems that are likely to present themselves to those interested in 
 the boundaries of natural oyster bars: One, to determine whether the buoys marking 
 the corners have been dragged or otherwise moved from their correct positions, and the 
 other, to relocate or reestablish a buoy at the point from which it was removed. The 
 different ways of solving these two problems partly depend upon the instruments 
 possessed by the engineer and his assistants and partly on his training and experience. 
 
 (i) Triangulation. — This method is the one that will give the greatest accuracy, 
 but on account of its requiring special data and instruments, and being an operation 
 rarely used by engineers not engaged in geodetic surveying, it is recommended only for 
 cases in dispute that can not be settled satisfactorily by some other method. An 
 explanation of this class of work would be too long for a report of this sort, and those 
 
 « The mean magnetic variation for Worcester County was 5° 55' west of north in 1909 and increas- 
 ing at the rate of 3^' yearly. 
 
 6 Geographic positions of these triangulation stations can be obtained by application to the Super- 
 intendent of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, \\'ashington, T>. C. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 47 
 
 not familiar with this method are referred to the pubhcations on the subject by the 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey. 
 
 (2) Hydrographic. — This method is the most simple and satisfactory one that can 
 be adopted if the surveyor can obtain the use of the necessary instruments and assistants. 
 It is the one best suited for the work of the engineers of the Commission in relocating 
 corners of boundaries, as it gives results of the accuracy ordinarily required and is rapid 
 in execution. Besides, it has the advantage of being available whenever three triangu- 
 lation stations of suitable relative positions are visible from the offshore points needing 
 relocation. 
 
 Most navigators and others familiar with the use of a sextant are well acquainted 
 with the graphic three-point method of fixing a position on water, and only a brief 
 description of the operation will be stated. 
 
 In the case where there is only one engineer having a single sextant, the three-point 
 method can be used if the two angles determining the position of a buoy are first 
 derived from the "Forward" bearings given in the tabular forms describing the bound- 
 aries of the oyster bars. For example, take "South Point" bar, which is the first 
 one described in this publication, and assume that "Corner No. 3," is to be examined 
 as to its position. The angle between the two landmarks "Birch" and "Neck" as 
 determined from right to left from the forward bearings from this corner is 59° 11' and 
 the angle between "Neck" and "Newport" is 49° 44'. Having these two angles, the 
 engineer proceeds to the buoy of doubtful location and measures the actual sextant 
 angles between the landmarks for which the calculations were made. If the meas- 
 ured and calculated angles do not agree the buoy is not in its correct position and the 
 boundary corner must be relocated. This is accomplished by moving the boat about 
 until a point is reached where the angles do agree, and this point being the desired 
 location, the buoy can be placed in its correct position. 
 
 If the engineer can obtain the use of both a sextant and a three-arm protractor 
 ("position finder"), the availability of the hydrographic method is increased, as the use 
 of the protractor is essential in case of the washing away or destruction of one or more 
 of the landmarks originally used in describing the boundaries. Under these circum- 
 stances, any three landmarks of suitable relative position that are visible from the 
 point to be located can be utilized. For example, the engineer can proceed to the buoy 
 of doubtful position and measure the two adjacent sextant angles between the three 
 landmarks selected. These two angles are set oif on the three-arm protractor and the 
 actual positiort of the buoy plotted on the chart by shifting the protractor about until 
 the edge of each of the three arms passes through the center of the symbols on the 
 chart marking the position of the three landmarks selected. The center of the hub of 
 the protractor will indicate on the chart the actual position of the buoy, and if the 
 point thus obtained does not coincide with the true position of the comer of the bound- 
 ary as given on the chart, the surveyor can proceed to locate the buoy correctly by 
 reversing the operation. This is done by placing the center point of the hub of the 
 protractor over the corner of the boundary in question and measuring on the chart 
 the two adjacent protractor angles between the three selected landmarks. One of the 
 angles thus obtained is set on the sextant and the boat moved about until the two 
 landmarks are shown by the sextant to subtend the same angle obtained from the 
 
48 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 protractor. The second angle is then placed on the sextaijt and the same operation 
 gone through, and so on, first using one angle on the sextant then the other until a 
 point is reached where both observed sextant angles are practically identical with 
 the protractor angles. The point thus located is the desired one and the buoy can 
 be placed to mark the true position of the corner of the boundary in question. 
 
 If the engineer possesses two sextants and a protractor, this problem is far easier 
 of solution, as the two angles can be set off on separate sextants and the observer can 
 quickly find the desired point where they agree with the protractor angles by using one 
 sextant after the other without the need of resetting either. 
 
 If there are two observers, two sextants, and a protractor, it can be seen that the 
 best conditions for both rapid and accurate hydrographic locations of points are attained; 
 in fact, this is the method by which the buoys at the corners of the boundaries were 
 originally placed by the hydrographic engineer to the Commission. 
 
 (3) Magnetic bearings from offshore. — This method of fixing a position on water is 
 a simple and well-known one in navigation. It is available to anyone having a boat 
 compass and will be of special use to the vState fishery force in investigating cases where 
 buoys are supposed to have been moved for illegal purposes. 
 
 In the case where a buoy is supposed to have been moved from its true position 
 the observer takes compass bearings to the three landmarks given in the last column of 
 the tables opposite the boundary corner in question. These bearings are then corrected 
 for the local declination," and if the results agree with the published bearings the buoy 
 is correctly located. 
 
 In the case where the buoy is not in its correct position, or has disappeared 
 altogether, the desired point can be determined by maneuvering the vessel until the 
 corrected bearings agree with the ones in the tabular descriptions, when the buoy can 
 be anchored in its proper location. 
 
 In the case where the landmarks for which the bearings are published have been 
 destroyed or washed away, any landmarks whose positions are indicated on the charts 
 can be used by getting their bearings directly from the chart by parallel rulers or a 
 protractor and then applying them in the same manner as the ones published in the 
 tables. 
 
 (4) Magnetic hearings from shore. — This method will be of special value to engineers 
 having an ordinary surveyor's compass. The compass can be set over the point mark- 
 ing a " triangulation station" on shore, the name of which is given in the last column 
 opposite the "corner" in question. The instrument is then set at the corresponding 
 "back" bearing (corrected for local magnetic declination) given in the fourth column 
 of the tables opposite the "corner" in question, and the direction thus determined will 
 give one range on which the desired point must be located. The compass can then be 
 moved to a second triangulation station and another range located in a similar manner. 
 The intersection of these two range lines will give the desired point; but in general it 
 should be checked by an additional range line determined from a third station. 
 
 (5) Horizontal angles measured at landmarks. — This process is a modification of the 
 triangulation method, and will be useful to engineers who have a transit and desire 
 considerable accuracy. 
 
 "The mean magnetic variation for Worcester County is 5° 55' west of north in 1909 and increasing 
 at the rate of 3X' yearly. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 49 
 
 The instrument is placed over a " triangulation station," the name of which appears 
 in the last column of the tabular description opposite the "corner" in question. The 
 telescope is then pointed to the landmark indicated in the "Descriptions of landmarks" 
 as having a direction of o° oo' oo" from the triangulation station being occupied by the 
 transit. The tabular description of the boundaries is next examined and the "back" 
 bearing of the questionable boundary "comer" from the landmark being occupied is 
 taken out. The angle calculated from this "back" bearing and the bearing given in 
 parentheses alongside the zero landmark in the "Descriptions of landmarks" is then 
 set off on the transit, and a range line established on which the desired point must be 
 located. A similar process is then carried on at a second station, and so on until the 
 position of the buoy is satisfactorily fi.xed. 
 
 BOUND.\RIES OF NATURAL OYSTER BARS. 
 SOUTH POINT. 
 
 {Newport Bay — Charts Nos. ij and i^.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 o , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 03.48 
 
 75 13 05-54 
 
 N 53 17 E 
 N 19 15 E 
 
 N 71 48 W 
 
 S 53 18 W 
 S 19 16 w 
 S 71 49 E 
 
 2683 
 4408 
 3082 
 
 Birch. 
 Neck. 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 26. 10 
 
 75 13 18-36 
 
 N 71 22 E 
 N 27 50 E 
 N 85 34 W 
 
 S 71 23 w 
 S 27 50 W 
 S 85 35 E 
 
 2628 
 3844 
 2595 
 
 Birch. 
 Neck. 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 48.39 
 
 75 13 04. 82 
 
 N 87 38 E 
 N 28 27 E 
 N 21 17 W 
 
 S 87 38 w 
 S 28 27 w 
 S 21 i8 E 
 
 2133 
 301 1 
 
 3024 
 
 Birch. 
 Neck. 
 Newport. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 34.39 
 
 75 12 47- 18 
 
 N 71 22 E 
 N 17 12 E 
 N 25 28 W 
 
 S 71 23 W 
 S 17 12 w 
 S 25 29 E 
 
 1753 
 3265 
 3644 
 
 Birch. 
 Neck. 
 Newport. 
 
 HANDYS HAMMOCK. 
 {Newport Bay — Charts Nos. 13 and 14.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 „ 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 12 06. 72 
 
 75 14 
 
 10. 98 
 
 N 69 00 E 
 
 N 8 54 E 
 N 54 17 W 
 
 S 69 01 W 
 
 S 8 55 W 
 S 54 17 E 
 
 4168 
 
 4275 
 1462 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 12 08. 22 
 
 75 14 
 
 20. 24 
 
 N 70 45 E 
 N 12 17 E 
 N 49 31 W 
 
 S 70 47 w 
 
 S 12 17 W 
 S 49 31 E 
 
 4381 
 4270 
 1236 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 23.50 
 
 75 14 
 
 26. 40 
 
 N 77 49 E 
 N 16 20 E 
 N 69 41 W 
 
 S 77 51 w 
 S 16 ii W 
 S 69 41 E 
 
 4400 
 
 381 1 
 
 828 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 23.64 
 
 75 14 
 
 13- 18 
 
 N 76 48 E 
 N 1 1 09 E 
 N 75 56 W 
 
 S 76 50 W 
 S II 10 w 
 S 75 56 E 
 
 4046 
 
 3723 
 1 164 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 82497—09- 
 
50 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 NEWPORT. 
 
 {Newport Bay — Charts Nos. 13 and 14.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 11 48.98 
 
 75 13 3=-oo 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 53 46 E 
 4 27 W 
 
 56 52 w 
 
 S 53 47 W 
 S 4 27 E 
 S 56 53 E 
 
 Yards. 
 3538 
 4836 
 2656 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 50.08 
 
 75 13 52- 90 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 N 
 
 58 55 E 
 
 2 10 E 
 
 49 42 W 
 
 S s8 S7 W 
 S ' 2 10 w 
 S 49 43 E 
 
 3981 
 
 4788 
 2187 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 12 06. 38 
 
 75 13 44- 00 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 64 37 E 
 45 W 
 
 65 34 W 
 
 S 64 38 W 
 S 45 E 
 S 65 35 E 
 
 3512 
 4234 
 2092 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 12 11.78 
 
 75 13 23-40 
 
 N 
 N 
 N 
 
 6? 15 E 
 
 8 28 W 
 
 74 26 W 
 
 S 63 16 W 
 S 8 29 E 
 
 S 74 27 E 
 
 2938 
 4097 
 2546 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 LAMBERTSON LANDING. 
 {Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 19-54 
 
 75 14 54-94 
 
 N 58 38 E 
 N 80 24 W 
 S 26 2i W 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 58 40 w 
 80 24 E 
 26 22 E 
 
 Yards. 
 5926 
 2445 
 3350 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 48. 19 
 
 75 15 08. 00 
 
 S 16 02 W 
 
 N 68 36 E 
 N 12 35 E 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 16 02 E 
 
 68 38 W 
 12 36 W 
 
 4127 
 5808 
 1515 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 3 
 
 38 II 58.98 
 
 75 14 53-63 
 
 S 19 28 W 
 N 70 44 E 
 N 2 41 W 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 19 28 E 
 
 70 46 W 
 
 2 41 E 
 
 4593 
 5324 
 1115 
 
 Ricks. 
 Birch. 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 46.83 
 
 75 14 34- 34 
 
 N 64 22 E 
 N 20 21 W 
 
 S 27 27 w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 64 24 W 
 20 21 E 
 27 26 E 
 
 5004 
 1625 
 4418 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 5 
 
 38 II 38.04 
 
 75 14 41-03 
 
 N 62 18 E 
 N 12 01 W 
 S 27 09 w 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 62 20 W 
 12 01 E 
 27 08 E 
 
 5296 
 1861 
 4073 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 ENNIS. 
 {Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 , » 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 II 13.38 
 
 75 14 17.68 
 
 N 51 01 E 
 N 20 49 W 
 S 41 37 W 
 
 S 51 03 w 
 S 20 50 E 
 N 41 36 E 
 
 5234 
 2837 
 3735 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 2 
 
 38 II 38.04 
 
 75 14 41-03 
 
 N 62 18 E 
 N 12 01 W 
 S 27 09 \v 
 
 S 62 20 w 
 S 12 01 E 
 
 N 27 08 E 
 
 5296 
 1861 
 4073 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 ENNIS— Continued. 
 
 (Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14) — Continued. 
 
 51 
 
 Cnr 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing. 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 3 
 
 4 
 
 38 II 46.83 
 38 II 24.96 
 
 75 14 34-34 
 75 13 59- 52 
 
 N 64 22 E 
 N 20 21 \V 
 S 27 27 w 
 
 N 51 01 E 
 N 33 -\5 W 
 S 42 57 W 
 
 S 64 24 w 
 S 20 21 E 
 
 N 27 26 E 
 
 S SI 02 W 
 S 33 25 E 
 N 42 56 E 
 
 Yards. 
 5004 
 1625 
 4418 
 
 4613 
 2709 
 4349 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks! 
 
 TURPIN. 
 {Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / // 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 ' 
 
 38 10 21.84 
 
 75 14 43-82 
 
 N 4^ 26 E 
 N 4 OS \V 
 S 59 2,s W 
 
 S 43 28 W 
 S 4 05 E 
 
 N 59 24 E 
 
 6929 
 4401 
 2072 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 2 
 
 38 10 34. 30 
 
 75 14 45-38 
 
 N 46 II E 
 N 3 55 W 
 S 49 46 W 
 
 S 46 13 W 
 S 3 55 E 
 N 49 45 E 
 
 6660 
 3978 
 2283 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 26. 78 
 
 75 14 27-84 
 
 N 41 44 R 
 N 9 57 \\- 
 S 61 04 W 
 
 S 41 46 W 
 S 9 57 E 
 N 61 03 E 
 
 6518 
 4288 
 2525 
 
 Birch. 
 
 Handvs Hammock. 
 
 Ricks! 
 
 SANDY POINT. 
 {Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 51.26 
 
 75 14 32-04 
 
 N 6 ^6 W 
 S 89 II W 
 S 46 14 E 
 
 S 6 s6 E 
 N 89 10 E 
 N 46 13 W 
 
 5457 
 2099 
 4828 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 56. 78 
 
 75 14 40. 00 
 
 N 4 32 W 
 S 83 39 W 
 S 46 26 E 
 
 S 4 32 E 
 N 83 ,39 E 
 N 46 24 W 
 
 5251 
 1807 
 5105 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 3 
 
 38 10 08. 48 
 
 75 14 36. 78 
 
 N 5 54 W 
 S 72 58 W 
 S 42 43 E 
 
 S 5 54 E 
 N 72 57 E 
 N 42 42 W 
 
 4867 
 2063 
 5325 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 4 
 
 38 10 05. 78 
 
 75 14 22.98 
 
 N 9 59 W 
 S 77 38 W 
 S 40 20 E 
 
 S 9 59 E 
 N 77 37 E 
 N 40 22 W 
 
 5008 
 2395 
 5014 
 
 Handys Hammock. 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
52 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 ROBINS MARSH. 
 
 (Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. .'^. C. 4 G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion sta<tton 
 
 I 
 
 38 09 06. 48 
 
 75 15 35.79 
 
 N 15 OS W 
 S 83 42 W 
 S 35 48 W 
 
 S 15 06 E 
 
 N 83 41 E 
 N 35 46 E 
 
 Yards. 
 1539 
 2630 
 5328 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 22.32 
 
 75 15 53. 78 
 
 N 4 42 E 
 S 68 56 W 
 S 28 35 W 
 
 S 4 42 w 
 N 68 s'i E 
 N 28 34 E 
 
 955 
 2287 
 5536 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 35. 39 
 
 75 15 42.96 
 
 N 22 19 W 
 S 62 28 W 
 S 62 31 E 
 
 S 22 19 E 
 N 62 27 E 
 N 62 29 W 
 
 552 
 2733 
 6060 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 4 
 
 38 og 40. 61 
 
 75 14 49-94 
 
 N 78 19 W 
 S 69 26 w 
 S 53 08 E 
 
 S 78 20 E 
 N 69 2s E 
 N 53 06 W 
 
 1656 
 4096 
 4955 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 5 
 
 38 09 2g. 5g 
 
 75 14 46. 23 
 
 N 67 39 W 
 S 74 50 W 
 S 56 03 E 
 
 S 67 40 E 
 
 N 74 48 E 
 N 56 02 W 
 
 i860 
 4076 
 4659 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 6 
 
 38 09 27. 20 
 
 75 15 03.23 
 
 N 58 09 W 
 S 74 II W 
 S 59 43 E 
 
 S 58 10 E 
 N 74 og E 
 
 N 5g 41 W 
 
 1493 
 3619 
 5000 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 7 
 
 38 09 14. 54 
 
 75 15 08.41 
 
 N 42 56 W 
 S 80 30 W 
 S 64 50 E 
 
 S 42 56 E 
 N 80 28 E 
 N 64 48 W 
 
 1658 
 3390 
 4923 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Beacon Clumps. 
 
 SCARBORO CREEK. 
 
 {Upper Chiticotcague Bay — Chart S'o. 14.) 
 
 
 , // 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 40. 78 
 
 75 
 
 16 00. 00 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 5 55 E 
 73 38 W 
 35 34 W 
 
 S 5 55 W 
 
 S 73 37 E 
 N 35 33 E 
 
 2365 
 2053 
 4249 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
 2 
 
 38 09 04. 47 
 
 75 
 
 16 08. 42 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 16 46 E 
 82 48 W 
 27 ,50 W 
 
 S 16 46 W 
 
 N 82 49 E 
 N 27 50 E 
 
 1623 
 1760 
 4812 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
 3 
 
 38 09 22.32 
 
 75 
 
 15 53.78 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 4 42 E 
 68 56 W 
 28 35 W 
 
 S 4 42 W 
 N 68 55 E 
 N 28 34 E 
 
 955 
 2287 
 5536 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
 4 
 
 38 09 06. 48 
 
 75 
 
 15 35- 79 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 15 05 w 
 
 8^ 42 W- 
 35 48 W 
 
 S 15 06 E 
 N 83 41 E 
 N 35 46 E 
 
 1539 
 2630 
 5328 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 Landlet. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 SOUTHWEST. 
 
 (Upper Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 53 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 tion station 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 08 32.04 
 
 75 15 26.63 
 
 N 
 
 13 41 W 
 
 S 13 41 E 
 
 2724 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 73 01 w 
 
 S 73 02 E 
 
 2988 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 46 45 W 
 
 N 46 44 E 
 
 4613 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 2 
 
 38 08 32. 11 
 
 75 15 38.94 
 
 N 
 
 6 so W 
 
 S 6 50 E 
 
 2664 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 71 01 W 
 
 S 71 02 E 
 
 2676 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 43 47 W 
 
 N 43 46 E 
 
 4382 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 .1 
 
 38 08 47.04 
 
 75 15 30-98 
 
 N 
 
 13 52 w 
 
 S 13 52 E 
 
 2206 
 
 Ricks. 
 
 
 
 
 N 
 
 82 22 W 
 
 S 82 23 E 
 
 2767 
 
 Guilberts Cupola. 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 41 26 W 
 
 N 41 25 E 
 
 4902 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 PURNELL HAMMOCK. 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 14.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 c 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 06 06. 82 
 
 75 
 
 16 59. 60 
 
 S 77 09 E 
 N 26 59 W 
 S 53 51 W 
 
 N 77 07 W 
 S 27 00 E 
 N 53 49 E 
 
 5797 
 1947 
 5879 
 
 Turnagain. 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 2 
 
 38 06 11.34 
 
 75 
 
 17 1540 
 
 S 76 39 E 
 N 16 18 W 
 
 N 76 37 W 
 S 16 18 E 
 
 6242 
 1649 
 
 Turnagain. 
 Landlet. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 50 04 W 
 
 N 50 02 E 
 
 5641 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 3 
 
 38 06 15. 60 
 
 75 
 
 17 13-42 
 
 S 75 15 E 
 N 19 40 W 
 S 49 19 W 
 
 N 75 13 W 
 S 19 40 E 
 N 49 17 E 
 
 6226 
 
 1528 
 5774 
 
 Turnagain. 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 BEEF CREEK. 
 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Charts Nos. 14 and is.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 <= 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 51.48 
 
 75 
 
 17 52-41 
 
 N 13 05 E 
 S 48 32 W 
 S 28 23 W 
 
 S .3 05 w 
 N 48 31 E 
 
 N 28 23 E 
 
 2312 
 4455 
 6045 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 MUl. 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 54. 26 
 
 75 
 
 17 54.88 
 
 N 15 16 E 
 
 S 47 04 w 
 
 S 27 26 w 
 
 S 15 16 W 
 N 47 02 E 
 
 N 27 25 E 
 
 2238 
 
 4471 
 6098 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 56. 94 
 
 75 
 
 17 42.48 
 
 N 7 08 E 
 S 48 58 W 
 S 29 42 W 
 
 S 7 08 w 
 
 N 48 57 E 
 N 29 41 E 
 
 2084 
 4777 
 6334 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 4 
 
 38 05 52.72 
 
 75 
 
 17 44. 78 
 
 N 8 14 E 
 S 49 48 w 
 S 29 52 w 
 
 S 8 14 W 
 N 49 47 E 
 
 N 29 51 E 
 
 2233 
 4638 
 6180 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 5 
 
 38 05 53. 78 
 
 75 
 
 17 48. 02 
 
 N 10 35 E 
 S 48 46 W 
 S 29 00 \V 
 
 S 10 35 W 
 N 48 45 E 
 N 28 59 E 
 
 2212 
 4595 
 6169 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
54 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 RATTLESNAKE. 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Charts Xos. 14 and 75.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 
 
 
 ner 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G 
 
 
 ol 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 
 c , 
 
 c , 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 38. 00 
 
 75 18 03. 18 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 16 40 E 
 
 50 43 V,' 
 28 01 W 
 
 S 16 40 w 
 N so 41 E 
 N 28 00 E • 
 
 2826 
 
 3944 
 5510 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 o.s 43- ly 
 
 75 18 26.62 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 29 32 E 
 42 IS w 
 21 17 W 
 
 S 29 33 W 
 N 42 14 E 
 N 21 16 E 
 
 2910 
 3610 
 5409 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 44. 86 
 
 75 18 26. 26 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 29 56 E 
 41 46 W 
 21 09 W 
 
 S 29 56 W 
 N 41 45 E 
 N 21 09 E 
 
 2856 
 3658 
 5354 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 05 45. 06 
 
 75 18 05. 24 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 19 19 E 
 47 37 W 
 26 24 W 
 
 S 19 19 W 
 N 47 35 E 
 N 26 23 E 
 
 2616 
 
 4057 
 5695 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 MARTIN POINT. 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Charts Nos. 14 and 73.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 „ 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 
 
 14.44 
 
 75 
 
 17 53-44 
 
 N 8 56 E 
 S 62 47 W . 
 S 34 59 W 
 
 S 8 56 \V 
 
 N 62 46 E 
 N 34 58 E 
 
 3544 
 3724 
 4966 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 
 
 37- 54 
 
 75 
 
 17 .s6- 64 
 
 N 13 09 E 
 S S2 26 W 
 
 S 29 37 W 
 
 S 13 09 w 
 
 N 5^ 25 E 
 N 29 36 E 
 
 2795 
 4070 
 5576 
 
 Landlet 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 
 
 41-75 
 
 75 
 
 17 47-56 
 
 N 8 41 E 
 S 52 54 W 
 S 30 59 W 
 
 S 8 41 \V 
 
 N 52 52 E 
 N 30 58 E 
 
 2601 
 4348 
 5834 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 4 
 
 38 O.S 
 
 25- 42 
 
 73 
 
 17 ^4■ 24 
 
 N 43 E 
 S 61 32 W 
 S 37 07 W 
 
 S 43 W 
 
 N 61 31 E 
 N 37 05 E 
 
 3132 
 4349 
 5568 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 DIAMOND. 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Charts Nos. 14 and 75.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 05 35. 23 
 
 75 
 
 16 45. 20 
 
 S 87 34 E 
 N 24 21 W 
 S 64 54 W 
 
 N 87 ii W 
 S 24 21 E 
 N 64 52 E 
 
 5273 
 3071 
 5665 
 
 Turnagain. 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 2 
 
 38 05 47- 16 
 
 75 
 
 16 57. 82 
 
 S 83 38 E 
 N 21 13 W 
 S 59 40 W 
 
 N 83 36 VV 
 S 21 14 E 
 N 59 38 E 
 
 5640 
 
 2572 
 5554 
 
 Turnagain. 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 3 
 
 38 05 42. 50 
 
 7.''. 
 
 16 40, 28 
 
 S 84 47 E 
 N 28 41 W 
 S 63 17 w 
 
 N 84 4s W 
 S 28 42 E 
 N 63 15 E 
 
 5159 
 2912 
 5890 
 
 Turnagain. 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 SHEEP. 
 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 75.) 
 
 55 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 03. 59 
 
 75 19 09.02 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 23 31 E 
 62 08 W 
 
 26 20 w 
 
 S 23 32 W 
 
 S 62 09 E 
 
 N 26 20 E 
 
 Yards. 
 
 6425 
 1466 
 1876 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 19. 44 
 
 75 19 20-58 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 28 12 E 
 
 81 19 W 
 13 1 9 W 
 
 S 28 13 W 
 S 81 19 E 
 N 13 19 E 
 
 6077 
 1000 
 
 2277 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 16. 94 
 
 75 19 05-45 
 
 N 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 24 24 E 
 80 24 W 
 23 31 W 
 
 S 24 26 W 
 S 80 25 E 
 
 N 23 30 E ■ 
 
 5974 
 1412 
 
 2324 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 4 
 
 38 04 11.44 
 
 75 18 58-79 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 22 10 E 
 74 59 W 
 29 35 W 
 
 S 22 II W 
 S 75 00 E 
 
 N 29 35 E 
 
 6075 
 1625 
 2238 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 MINK TUMP. 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 75.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 // 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 1 
 
 38 04 
 
 12.42 
 
 75 
 
 18 51.98 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 20 40 E 
 77 29 w 
 33 02 W 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 20 41 W 
 77 30 E 
 33 01 E 
 
 5978 
 1794 
 2360 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 
 
 21. 76 
 
 75 
 
 18 50. 49 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 21 25 E 
 87 40 W 
 30 02 w 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 21 26 W 
 87 41 E 
 30 01 E 
 
 5668 
 1792 
 2649 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 
 
 19.78 
 
 75 
 
 i8 44. 38 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 19 39 E 
 85 55 W 
 33 46 W 
 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 N 
 
 19 39 W 
 85 56 E 
 33 45 E 
 
 5675 
 1959 
 2678 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 EASTER COVE. 
 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 75.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 22. 64 
 
 75 
 
 1 8 40.08 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 18 52 E 
 88 48 W 
 34 37 W 
 
 S 
 S 
 
 N 
 
 18 5^ W 
 88 49 E 
 34 36 E 
 
 5546 
 2069 
 
 2823 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 26. 58 
 
 75 
 
 18 45-34 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 20 42 E 
 87 20 W 
 30 47 w 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 20 43 W 
 87 19 E 
 30 47 E 
 
 5468 
 1930 
 2859 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 3 1 . 64 
 
 75 
 
 18 32- 15 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 17 44 E 
 83 30 w 
 34 38 W 
 
 S 
 
 N 
 N 
 
 ,7 45 W 
 83 29 E 
 34 38 E 
 
 5190 
 2294 
 3193 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 MiU. 
 
56 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 BIG BAY POINT. 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. fr 
 tion statior 
 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 1 
 
 38 04 14. 08 
 
 75 17 22.42 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 2 51 w 
 85 24 w 
 6i 02 W 
 
 S 2 51 E 
 N 85 26 E 
 N 61 01 E 
 
 Yards. 
 5543 
 4150 
 4199 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 2 2. 96 
 
 75 17 34-93 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 38 E 
 
 89 30 w 
 55 04 W 
 
 S ^8 W 
 
 S 89 32 E 
 N 55 03 E 
 
 5238 
 3804 
 4075 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 29. 15 
 
 75 17 27.00 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 I 45 W 
 87 30 W 
 
 54 25 W 
 
 S I 45 E 
 N 87 28 E 
 N 54 23 E ^ 
 
 5031 
 4019 
 4368 
 
 Landlet 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 4 
 
 38 04 20. 42 
 
 75 17 14- 93 
 
 N 
 N 
 S 
 
 5 06 w 
 88 26 W 
 59 53 W 
 
 S 5 06 E 
 S 88 27 E 
 N 59 51 E 
 
 5344 
 4338 
 4478 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 KENNEL. 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 75.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 12. 60 
 
 75 
 
 16 55-22 
 
 N 10 12 W 
 N 85 30 W 
 S 65 44 W 
 
 S 10 12 E 
 S 85 32 E 
 N 65 42 E 
 
 5676 
 4879 
 4826 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 34. 50 
 
 75 
 
 17 1 . 40 
 
 N 9 47 W 
 S 85 40 w 
 vS 57 16 W 
 
 S 9 47 E 
 N 85 39 E 
 N 57 14 E 
 
 4919 
 4712 
 5034 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 36. 62 
 
 75 
 
 16 4 1 . 80 
 
 N 15 s2 W 
 S 85 20 W 
 S 59 35 W 
 
 S 15 53 E 
 N 85 19 E 
 N 59 32 E 
 
 4966 
 
 5238 
 5516 
 
 Landlet. 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 4 
 
 38 04 20. 50 
 
 75 
 
 16 38. 19 
 
 N 15 19 W 
 N 88 44 W 
 S 65 08 w 
 
 S 15 20 E 
 S 88 46 E 
 N 65 06 E 
 
 5503 
 5318 
 5349 
 
 Landlet. 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 DRUM. 
 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 75.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 04 16. 77 
 
 75 16 09. 80 
 
 N 87 42 W 
 
 S 87 45 E 
 
 6078 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 S 6g 16 W 
 
 N 69 14 E 
 
 5998 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 S 20 02 E 
 
 N 20 01 W 
 
 6100 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 30. 80 
 
 75 16 24. 88 
 
 S 87 40 W 
 
 N 87 38 E 
 
 5677 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 S 63 30 W 
 
 N 63 32 E 
 
 5820 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 S 2. 53 E 
 
 N 21 52 W 
 
 6686 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 26. 84 
 
 75 15 56.74 
 
 S 89 09 w 
 
 N 89 06 E 
 
 6423 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 S 67 33 W 
 
 N 67 30 E 
 
 6448 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 S 16 00 E 
 
 N 15 58 W 
 
 6316 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 TOBV. 
 (Middle Chincotcagiie Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 57 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G S triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 53- 19 
 
 75 17 4'-43 
 
 s 
 
 74 04 W 
 67 14 W 
 42 34 E 
 
 S 74 05 E 
 N 67 13 E 
 
 N 42 33 W 
 
 Yards. 
 3776 
 3435 
 6702 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Pope Island L. S S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 04 18. 79 
 
 75 17 52-86 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 87 oi W 
 52 33 W 
 39 50 E 
 
 S 87 02 E 
 N 52 32 E 
 N 39 48 W 
 
 3331 
 3606 
 
 7552 
 
 Tizz- 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L- S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 04 12. 21 
 
 75 17 35-28 
 
 N 
 
 s 
 s 
 
 84 03 W 
 59 23 W 
 
 38 04 E 
 
 S 84 05 E 
 N 59 22 E 
 
 N 38 04 W 
 
 3816 
 3870 
 7084 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 55. 12 
 
 75 17 30-78 
 
 N 
 S 
 
 s 
 
 76 04 w 
 68 00 W 
 
 40 21 E 
 
 S 76 05 E 
 N 67 59 E 
 N 40 19 W 
 
 4034 
 3723 
 6562 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 DEEP WATER. 
 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 
 / 
 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 46. 83 
 
 75 
 
 17 09.71 
 
 N 74 23 W 
 
 S 74 25 E 
 
 4649 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 74 29 w 
 
 N 74 27 E 
 
 4164 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 37 59 E 
 
 N 37 58 W 
 
 5991 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 03 56. 42 
 
 75 
 
 1 7 04. 20 
 
 N 78 39 W 
 
 S 78 40 E 
 
 4717 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 70 56 W 
 
 N 70 54 E 
 
 4402 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 35 03 E 
 
 N 35 02 W 
 
 6164 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 51.90 
 
 75 
 
 16 59 53 
 
 N 77 10 W 
 
 S 77 12 E 
 
 4870 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 73 18 W 
 
 N 73 16 E 
 
 4473 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 34 55 E 
 
 N 34 54 W 
 
 5967 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 STRIKING MARSH. 
 ^Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 „ 
 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 34. 77 
 
 75 16 44-41 
 
 N 
 
 72 09 w 
 
 S 
 
 72 II E 
 
 5412 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 81 25 w 
 
 N 
 
 81 23 E 
 
 4741 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 34 55 E 
 
 N 
 
 34 54 W 
 
 5262 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 03 57. 94 
 
 75 16 2 
 
 1.85 
 
 N 
 
 81 20 W 
 
 S 
 
 81 21 E 
 
 5819 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 74 17 W 
 
 N 
 
 74 15 E 
 
 5494 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 25 19 E 
 
 N 
 
 25 18 W 
 
 5639 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 39. 24 
 
 75 16 I 
 
 V66 
 
 N 
 
 75 49 W 
 
 S 
 
 75 52 E 
 
 6159 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 81 09 W 
 
 N 
 
 81 07 E 
 
 5574 
 
 Mill. 
 
 
 
 
 
 S 
 
 26 08 E 
 
 N 
 
 26 07 W 
 
 4975 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
58 
 
 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 LEVIN TUMP. 
 (Middle Chincoleague Bay — Chart No. 15,) 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & G. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 bar 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 tion station 
 
 
 1 1' 
 
 / // 
 
 
 / 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 03 30. 84 
 
 75 16 09. 40 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 73 36 W 
 84 10 W 
 26 25 E 
 
 S 73 38 E 
 N 84 07 E 
 N 26 22 W 
 
 6343 
 5651 
 4671 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Poije Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 03 52. 17 
 
 75 15 5-'- 18 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 80 41 W 
 
 77 59 W 
 18 16 E 
 
 S 80 44 E 
 
 N 77 57 E 
 N 18 16 W 
 
 6630 
 6216 
 5163 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 31.68 
 
 75 15 54.96 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 74 45 W 
 84 16 W 
 21 44 E 
 
 S 74 47 E 
 N 84 14 E 
 N 21 43 W 
 
 6699 
 6037 
 4540 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 WHITE ROCK. 
 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 
 / // 
 
 
 
 / // 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 02 56. 80 
 
 75 
 
 17 24.72 
 
 N 54 13 W 
 N 81 GO W 
 S 53 =4 E 
 
 S 54 15 E 
 S 81 02 E 
 
 N 53 ^3 W 
 
 50^5 
 3658 
 5101 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 03 34- 64 
 
 75 
 
 17 56.02 
 
 N 62 52 W 
 
 s 75 46 w 
 
 S 48 48 E 
 
 S 62 53 E 
 
 N 75 45 E 
 N 48 46 W 
 
 3645 
 2866 
 
 654^ 
 
 Tizz. 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 03 48. 58 
 
 75 
 
 17 39-85 
 
 N 72 01 W 
 S 69 54 W 
 S 43 13 E 
 
 S 72 0^ E 
 N 69 53 E 
 N 43 II W 
 
 3863 
 3418 
 6559 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 4 
 
 38 03 34. 38 
 
 75 
 
 17 08. 04 
 
 N 69 43 W 
 S 80 17 W 
 S 40 15 E 
 
 S 69 44 E 
 N 80 15 E 
 N 40 14 W 
 
 4821 
 4116 
 5636 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 5 
 
 38 03 09. 81 
 
 75 
 
 17 02. 78 
 
 N 61 48 W 
 N 88 II W 
 S 45 14 E 
 
 S 61 49 E 
 S 88 12 E 
 
 N 45 12 W 
 
 5 -'90 
 4199 
 4933 
 
 Tizz. 
 Mill. 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 HORSEHEAD NORTH. 
 
 (Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 13.) 
 
 
 , 
 
 , 
 
 
 , 
 
 / 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 02 51.57 
 
 75 15 49- 34 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 83 03 w 
 14 46 E 
 28 21 E 
 
 S 83 06 E 
 
 N 14 46 W 
 N 28 21 W 
 
 6202 
 
 2698 
 3249 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 02 56. 14 
 
 75 15 59- 71 
 
 N 
 1 
 
 84 13 W 
 19 14 E 
 
 31 08 E 
 
 S 84 15 E 
 N 19 14 W 
 N 31 07 W 
 
 5910 
 2926 
 35^0 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 02 59. 21 
 
 75 15 49. 61 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 85 26 w 
 13 37 E 
 
 26 27 E 
 
 S 85 28 E 
 N 13 37 W 
 N 26 26 W 
 
 6168 
 =951 
 3481 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 4 
 
 38 02 55. 20 
 
 75 15 40.38 
 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 s 
 
 84 24 w 
 9 20 E 
 
 23 37 E 
 
 S 84 26 E 
 N 9 19 W 
 N 23 37 W 
 
 6426 
 2768 
 3^55 
 
 Mill 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 HORSEHEAD SOUTH. 
 
 {Middle Chincoteague Bay — Chart No. 15.) 
 
 59 
 
 Cor- 
 
 Latitude 
 
 Longitude 
 
 True bearing 
 
 Distance 
 
 U. S. C. & a. S. triangula- 
 
 of 
 
 
 
 
 
 bar 
 
 
 
 
 Forward 
 
 Back 
 
 
 
 
 , t, 
 
 , 
 
 
 / 
 
 , 
 
 Yards. 
 
 
 I 
 
 38 02 34. 50 
 
 75 16 07. 00 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 76 53 W 
 29 40 E 
 41 25 E 
 
 S 76 55 E 
 N 29 40 W 
 N 41 24 W 
 
 5838 
 2340 
 3045 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S S. 
 
 2 
 
 38 02 42.51 
 
 75 16 17-94 
 
 N 
 
 vS 
 
 S 
 
 78 =i6 W 
 
 r- I-' E 
 
 42 05 E 
 
 S 78 58 E 
 N 32 II W 
 N 42 04 W 
 
 5495 
 2723 
 3440 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
 3 
 
 38 02 46. 34 
 
 75 15 57- 0^ 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 81 09 w 
 20 09 E 
 33 05 E 
 
 S 81 12 E 
 
 N 20 08 W 
 N 33 05 W 
 
 6022 
 2592 
 3202 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. vS- 
 
 4 
 
 38 02 38. 46 
 
 75 15 56,34 
 
 N 
 S 
 S 
 
 78 43 W 
 21 59 E 
 35 36 E 
 
 S 78 45 E 
 N 21 59 W 
 N 35 36 W 
 
 6087 
 
 2337 
 2972 
 
 Mill. 
 
 Md.-Va. (Pope Island.) 
 
 Pope Island L. S. S. 
 
APPENDIXES, 
 
 Appendix A.— LAWS RELATING TO THE COOPERATION OF THE COAST AND GEODETIC 
 SURVEY AND BUREAU OF FISHERIES WITH THE MARYLAND SHELL FISH COM- 
 MISSION. 
 
 The work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries, in cooperation with 
 the Maryland Shell Fish Commission, in surveying the oyster bars, establishing permanent landmarks 
 at triangulation stations, and preparing for publication the necessary charts and technical and legal 
 descriptions of boundaries and landmarks shown on these charts, has been executed in compliance with 
 a request from the governor of the State of Maryland to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, and by 
 the authority of the following laws of the United States and Maryland: 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 26, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to cooperate, through the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic 
 Survey and the Bureau of Fisheries, with the shellfish commissioners of the State of Maryland in making surveys 
 of the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States 0/ America in Congress 
 assembled, That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, 
 upon the request of the governor of the State of Maryland, to designate such officers, experts, and 
 employees of the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey and of the Bureau of Fisheries as may be 
 necessary to cooperate with the Maryland State board of shellfish commissioners in making a survey 
 of and locating the natural oyster beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland; 
 and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the officers, 
 experts, and employees of said Bureaus so detailed as aforesaid such instruments, appliances, and 
 steam launches as may be necessary to make the survey aforesaid; and the Secretary of Commerce 
 and Labor is hereby authorized to have made in the Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey all the 
 plats necessary to show the results of the aforesaid survey and the locations of the said natural oyster 
 beds, bars, and rocks in the waters within the State of Maryland, and to furnish to the board of shell- 
 fish commissioners of the State of Maryland such copies as may be necessary, and for this purpose to 
 employ, in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, such technically qualified persons as may be neces- 
 sary to carry out the purpose of this act. 
 
 Sec. 2. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor is hereby further authorized to have erected 
 or constructed by the officers so detailed as aforesaid, while making such survey, such structures as 
 may be necessary to mark the points of triangulation, so that the same may be used for such future 
 work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey as the said Bureau may be hereafter required to perform in 
 prosecuting the Government coast survey of the navigable waters of the United States located within 
 the State of Maryland. 
 
 ******* 
 
 Sec. 4. That this act shall take effect from the date of its passage. 
 
62 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 [Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and seven, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it cnaclcd by flic Senate and House oj Representatives of the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seven, namely; * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survev: * * * For any special surveys * * * including the 
 expenditures authorized under Public Act Numbered One hundred and eighty-one, approved May 
 twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred and six, and contingent expenses incident thereto, five thousand dollars, 
 together with the unexpended balance under this appropriation for nineteen hundred and six and 
 prior years which is hereby reappropriated and made available on this account for the fiscal year 
 nineteen hundred and seven. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved March 4. 1907.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and eight, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled, That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, namely ; * * * 
 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, to be immediately available 
 and to continue available until expended, twenty-five thousand dollars. * * * 
 
 [Act of Congress approved May 27, 190S.] 
 
 AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, 
 nineteen hundred and nine, and for other purposes. 
 
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House oj Representatives oj the United States oj America in Congress 
 assembled. That the following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated, for the objects herein- 
 after expressed, for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and nine, namely: * * * 
 
 Coast .\nd Geodetic Si'rvev: * * * For any special surveys * * * including expenses 
 of surveys in aid of the shellfish commission of the State of Maryland, which expenses, including cost 
 of plats and charts, shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars in any one year, to be immediately avail- 
 able, twenty thousand dollars. 
 
 [Act of the legislature of Maryland approved April 2, 1906.] 
 
 AN ACT To establish and promote the industry of oyster culture in Maryland, to define and mark natural oyster beds, 
 bars and rocks lying under the waters of this State, to prescribe penalties for the infringement of the provisions of 
 this Act, and * * * 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly oj Maryland, That the following sections be, and 
 they are hereby, added to Article 72 of the Code of Public General Laws, title "Oysters." * * * 
 
 Sec 86. The Board of Shell Fish Commissioners shall, as soon as practicable after the passage of 
 this Act, cause to be made a true and accurate survey of the natural oyster beds, bars and rocks of 
 this State, said survey to be made with reference to fixed and permanent objects on the shore, giving 
 courses and distances, to be fully described and set out in a written report of said survey, as hereinafter 
 required. A true and accurate delineation of the same shall be made on copies of published maps and 
 charts of the United States coast and geodetic survey, which said copies shall be filed in the office of 
 the said commissioners in the city of Annapolis; and the said commissioners shall further cause to be 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 63 
 
 delineated upon copies of the published maps and charts of the United States coast and geodetic 
 survey, of the largest scale, one copy for each of the counties of this State in the waters of which there 
 are natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, all natural beds, bars and rocks lying within the waters of 
 such county, which maps shall be filed in the offices of the clerks of the Circuit Court for the respective 
 counties wherein the grounds so designated may lie. * * * 
 
 Sec. 87. The Governor of this State is hereby requested to ask the assistance of tlie United States 
 coast and geodetic survey, and of the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid in the carrying out of 
 the provisions of the preceding section. 
 
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 Sec. 89. As soon as practicable after the first day of April, 1906, the said commissioners shall 
 organize, and shall at once proceed, with the assistance of such person or persons as may be detailed by 
 the United States coast an'd geodetic survey, and the United States Fish Commissioner, to aid them 
 in their work, and of such persons as may be appointed under the preceding section, to haVe laid out, 
 surveyed and designated on the said charts, the natural beds and bars, and shall cause to be marked 
 and defined as accurately as practicable, the limits and boundaries of the natural beds, bars and rocks, 
 as established by said survey, and they shall take true and accurate notes of said survey in writing, 
 and make an accurate report of said survey, setting forth such a description of landmarks as may be 
 necessary to enable the said board, or their successors, to find and ascertain the boundary lines of the 
 said natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, as shown by a delineation on the maps and charts provided 
 in this Act; said report shall be completed and filed in the oflice of the board in the city of Annapolis 
 within ninety days after the completion of the survey of any county. Said commissioners shall cause 
 the same to be pubhshed in pamphlet form, and transmit copies of the same to the clerks of the Circuit 
 Court for the respective counties, where the charts have been filed or directed to be filed as hereinafter 
 provided; the said report to be filed by the clerks of the several counties in a book kept for that purpose. 
 And the said survey and report, when filed, subject to the right of appeal hereafter provided for in this 
 Act, shall be taken in all of the courts of this State as conclusive evidence of the boundaries and limits 
 of all natural oyster beds, bars and rocks, lying within the waters of the county wherein such survey 
 and report are filed, and shall be construed to mean in all of the said courts that there are no natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks lying within the waters of the counties wherein such report and survey are 
 filed, other than those embraced in the survey authorized by this Act, and that all areas of the Chesa- 
 peake Bay and its tributaries within the State of Maryland, not shown in the survey to be natural 
 oyster beds, bars or rocks shall be construed in all the courts of the State to be barren bottoms, and 
 open for disposal by the State for the purpose of private planting or propagation of oysters thereon 
 under the provisions of this Act; provided, that the said survey and report shall not be construed as 
 to affect in any manner the holdings by citizens of this State in any lot which may have been appro- 
 priated or taken up under the laws of this State prior to the approval of this Act. 
 
 The law of the State of Maryland, passed March 9, 1842, authorizing officers of the United States 
 Coast and Geodetic Survey to enter upon the lands within the State limits for the purposes of the 
 Survey, is as follows: 
 
 AN ACT Concerning the Survey of the Coast of Maryland. 
 
 Section i. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That it shall and may be lawful for 
 any person or persons employed under and by virtue of an act of the Congress of the United States, 
 * * * at any time hereafter to enter upon lands within this State for the purpose of exploring, sur- 
 veying, triangulating, or levelling, or doing any other matter or thing which may be necessary to effect 
 the objects of said act, and to erect any works, stations, buildings, or appendages requisite for that 
 purpose, doing no unnecessary injury to private or other property. 
 
 Sec. 2.0 And be it enacted. That in case the person or persons employed under the act of Congress 
 aforesaid, can not agree with the owners or possessors of the land so entered upon and used as to the 
 
 o Under the rulings of the Comptroller of the Treasury no damages can be collected except through the United 
 States Court of Claims unless an agreement has been made in advance. 
 
64 Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 amount of damage done thereto by reason of the removal of fences, cutting of trees or injury to the 
 crop or crops growing on the same, it shall and may be lawful for the said parties or either of them to J 
 
 apply to the chief justice for the time being or one of the associate judges of the judicial district in I 
 
 which such land may be situated, who shall thereupon appoint three disinterested and judicious free- 
 holders, residents of the same judicial district, to proceed with as much despatch as possible to the 
 examination of the matter in question, and the faithful assessment of the damages sustained by the 
 owners or possessors aforesaid, and the said freeholders or a majority of them, having first taken and I 
 
 subscribed an oath or affirmation before the chief or associate justice aforesaid or other person duly I 
 
 authorized to administer the same, that they will well and truly examine and assess as aforesaid, and 
 having given five days' notice to both parties of the time of their meeting, shall proceed to the spot, 
 and then and there upon their own view and if required, upon the evidence of witnesses, (to be by _ 
 
 them sworn or affirmed and examined) shall assess the said damages, and shall afterward make report ■ 
 
 thereof and^of their proceedings in writing under their hands and seals and file the same within five * 
 
 days thereafter in the office of the clerk of the county in which the land aforesaid is situated, subject 
 to an appeal by either party to the county court of the said county within ten days after filing as 
 aforesaid, and the said report so made as aforesaid if no appeal as aforesaid be taken, shall be held to 
 be final and conclusive as between the said parties, and the amount so assessed and reported shall be 
 paid to the said owners or possessors of the land so damaged within twenty days after the filing of 
 said report, and the said chief or associate justice as aforesaid, shall have authority to tax and allow 
 upon the filing of said report, such costs, fees and expenses to the said freeholders for the performance 
 of their duty as he shall think equitable and just, which allowance shall be paid by the person or persons 
 employed under the act of congress aforesaid, within the time last above limited, but if an appeal as 
 aforesaid be taken, the case shall be set down for hearing at the first term of county court aforesaid, 
 ensuing upon and after appeal, and it shall be lawful for either party immediately after the entry of 
 such appeal, to take out summons for such witnesses as may be necessary to be examined upon the 
 hearing aforesaid, and the said court shall have power in its discretion to award costs against which 
 ever the final judgment shall be entered, and such appeal at the option of either party may and shall 
 be heard before and the damage assessed by a jury of twelve men to be taken from the regular panel 
 and elected as in other cases. 
 
 Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That if any person or persons shall wilfully injure or deface or remove 
 any signal, monument or building or any appendage thereto, erected, used or constructed under and 
 by virtue of the act of congress aforesaid, such person or persons so offending shall severally forfeit 
 and pay the sum of fifty dollars with costs of suit to be sued for and recovered by any person who 
 shall first prosecute the same before any justice of the peace of the county where the person'so offending 
 may reside, and shall also be liable to pay the amount of damages thereby sustained, to be recovered 
 with costs of suit in an action on the case, in the name and for the use of the United States of America, 
 in any court of competent jurisdiction. 
 
 Appendix B.— THE HAMAN OYSTER CULTURE LAW. 
 
 lE.xtract from Second Report of Shell Fish Commission.] 
 
 OBJECT. 
 
 "The legislature in placing chapter 711 of the acts of 1906, better known as the Haman Oyster 
 Culture Law, upon the statute books of Maryland had a twofold object in view: 
 
 1. To encourage an industry in oyster culture upon the barren bottoms beneath the tidewaters of 
 the State. 
 
 2. To prevent the leasing of natural oyster bars for the purpose of oyster culture." 
 
 "To make the leasing of barren bottoms possible and the leasing of natural bars impossible, 
 provision was made for a survey of the natural bars for the purpose of accurately locating and marking 
 the same. It was definitely provided that no barren bottoms should be leased in any part of the 
 State until the natural bars of that region had been surveyed, charted, and marked with buoys." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 65 
 
 Definition op a Natural Oyster Bar. 
 
 natural bar not defined. 
 
 "The Shell Fish Commission is instructed by section 90 of the Haman Oyster Culture Law to 
 exercise its judgment liberally in favor of the natural bars when surveying, charting and buoying them, 
 but other than this the Commission is uninstructed in this important matter. The responsibility of 
 defining a natural bar is placed upon the Commission." 
 
 DIVERSITY OF OPINION. 
 
 " No definition of a natural oyster bar could be formulated by any man or body of men which would 
 meet with the approval of all parties concerned. Oystermen, as a rule, hold that all bottoms where 
 oysters grow or have grown naturally even though now practically barren of oysters should be considered 
 natural bars. Other citizens of the State who are not directly interested in the oyster business, but 
 interested in the oyster industry from the standpoint of revenue, hold, as a rule, that no bottoms should 
 be excluded from leasing for oyster culture which, by methods known to oyster culturists, may be 
 made to yield a greater number of oysters than they now produce." 
 
 "It should be evident to every one that neither of these definitions could be adopted by the Com- 
 mission as a working basis for determining which of the grounds surveyed are natural oyster bars." 
 
 THE GOLDSBOROUGH DEFINITION. 
 
 The definition of a natural oyster bar which very nearly approaches a reasonable and satisfactory 
 compromise between the views of the subject held by oystermen on one hand and by oyster culturists 
 on the other is that contained in an opinion rendered by Judge Charles F. Goldsborough in the circuit 
 court for Dorchester County in the July term, 1881, in the case of William T. Windsor and George R. 
 Todd V. Job T. Moore. 
 
 This definition has been adopted by the Shell Fish Commission as the basis for the determination 
 of the status of the various oyster bottoms surveyed and is as follows: 
 
 What then is a natural bar or bed of oysters? It would be a palpable absurdity for the State to 
 attempt to promote the propagation and growth of oysters and to encourage its citizens, by a grant 
 of land, to engage in their culture, if the lands authorized to be taken up were only those upon which 
 oysters do not and can not be made to grow. That there may be lands covered by vv-ater in the State 
 where no oysters can be found, but where, if planted, they could be cultivated successfully, may be 
 possible, but, if so, I imagine that their extent must be too limited for them to be of much practical, 
 general advantage for the purposes of such a law as the one under discussion; but there are thousands 
 of acres of hard and shifting sands where oysters not only are not found, but where it would be folly 
 to plant them; and these latter it can not be supposed that the State intended to ofl'er to give away, 
 for the simple reason that the State could not help knowing that nobody would have them. 
 
 Upon the other hand there are large and numerous tracts where oysters of natural growth may 
 be found in moderate numbers, but not in quantities sufficient to make it profitable to catch them, 
 and yet where oysters may be successfully planted and propagated. In my opinion these can not be 
 called natural bars or beds of oysters, within the meaning of the Act of Assembly, and it is just such 
 lands as these that the State meant to allow to be taken up under the provisions of the above-mentioned 
 section of the Act. 
 
 But there is still another class of lands where oysters grow naturally and in large quantities and 
 to which the public are now and have been for many years in the habit of resorting with a view to 
 earning a livelihood by catching this natural growth, and here, I think, is the true test of the whole 
 question. Land can not be said to be a natural oyster bar or bed merely because oysters are scattered 
 here and there upon it, and because if planted they will readily live and thrive there; but whenever 
 the natural growth is so thick and abundant that the public resort to it for a livelihood, it is a natural 
 oyster bar or bed and comes within the above-quoted restriction in the law, and can not be located or 
 appropriated by any individual. 
 
 APPLICATION OF DEFINITION. 
 
 Before this definition may be of use in determining, accurately and scientifically, the status of an 
 oyster ground, its central idea, "livelihood," must be expanded into accurately determinable factors, 
 and these factors rriust be combined into a practical scheme of investigating the condition of the ground 
 under consideration. 
 
 Stated briefly, a livelihood is represented by a sum of money obtained from the sale, at a fixed 
 price, of a certain quantity of oysters gathered in a given time from an allotted area of ground. 
 82497—09 5 
 
66 . Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Aid. 
 
 Knowing the value of each of these factors it becomes possible to calculate the number of oysters 
 an oyster ground must produce per square yard in order that oystermen may secure a livelihood by 
 working upon it. 
 
 Note. — The factors into which the Commission resolved the livelihood problem, the value assigned 
 to each factor, and the scheme devised for practical use in examining and applying the definition to 
 oyster bottoms are given in outline in their Second Report under the heading of the preceding extract, 
 and in detail in their First Report on pages 32 to 69. 
 
 Appendix C— SUMMARY OF THE PARTICULAR SURVEYING OPERATIONS WHICH CON- 
 STITUTE AN "OYSTER SURVEY" AS tiO\\ BEING CARRIED ON IN MARYLAND. 
 
 Exf>lanation. — A brief account of the particular surveying operations which constitute an "oyster 
 survey" as now being carried on in Maryland will assist in the interpretation of records contained in 
 the technical part of this report, and will be of interest to many who may not understand the necessity 
 for the great amount of work being done or its complicated character. 
 
 To those familiar with methods used in surveying and charting the characteristic features of large 
 bodies of water there is an evident necessity for the various operations performed, especially when it 
 is known that the boundaries of the public oyster bars and of the private lots leased for purposes of 
 oyster culture must be surveyed and charted with the greatest practical accuracy. To others it will 
 be sufficient to state that the actual experience gained from oyster surveys in other States has proven 
 that in order to avoid endless dissatisfaction and litigation it is necessary to accurately locate and per- 
 manently establish oyster bouiidaries as is now being done in Maryland. 
 
 Triangulation survey. — Such refinement of survey work as that demanded by the conditions of an 
 oyster survey when carried on at considerable distances offshore can only be obtained by the use of 
 a system of triangulation as a frame work or foundation. Therefore, a triangulation survey including 
 the permanent marking of the positions of landmarks with monuments and a record of the descriptions 
 of tlieir locations for future recovery is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Topographic survey. — The technical records which establish the relation between the offshore 
 oyster boundaries and triangulation landmarks are sufficient for the requirements of engineers in making 
 resurveys, but do not supply the needs of others who are interested in the same boundaries by reason 
 of their occupation as oystermen concerned as to the public oyster bars, or oyster culturists concerned 
 as to the leasable bottoms. For these it is necessary to have the charts of the survey show the relation 
 of the shore line and other topographic features to the boundaries of the public oyster bars and private 
 oyster farms. Therefore, a topographic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Hydrographic survey. — In the settlement of the important question of what is, or what is not, a 
 natural oyster bar, and in the consideration of bottoms to be selected for purposes of oyster culture, 
 information as to the depth of water and the character of the bottom is required. Therefore, a hydro- 
 graphic survey is a necessary operation of a complete oyster survey. 
 
 Necessary foundation for an oyster survey. — Consequently, the necessary components of a satis- 
 factory foundation for a complete oyster survey are the three classes of survey operations technically 
 named triangulation, topography, and hydrography, or, stated in another way, the foundation of a 
 practical oyster survey includes the surveying operations usually followed by the Coast and Geodetic 
 Sur\'ey leading up to the preparation and publication of nautical charts. 
 
 Special surveys and investigations pertaining to oysters. — Having obtained this cartographic suryey 
 for a foundation, partly by new work and partly from records of previous work of the Government, 
 the combined operations a making up an "oyster survey" are completed by superimposing on this 
 foundation special surveys and investigations pertaining particularly to oysters or other shell fish. 
 
 The special surveys pertaining to oysters furnish information as to the location and outline of 
 oyster-shell bottoms, and are carried on by the sounding boat party in addition to the usual hydro- 
 graphic work. 6 This operation consists of the observation and record of the character of vibration 
 of a wire and chain apparatus which is dragged over the bottom, the vibrations or lack of vibrations 
 indicating the presence and quantity of shells or absence of shells. 
 
 " See Appendix D of this publication for "Statistics of results of combined operations of the Government and State." 
 'See pages 104 to 123 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
Survey of Oyster Bars, Worcester County, Md. 
 
 67 
 
 The special oyster investigations" consist of the actual determination of the kind and quantity of 
 oysters on the bottom, and such economic and biological studies of the supply of oyster food, density 
 of water, character of the bottom, and other important matters as affect the growth of oysters. In 
 this work the oyster investigation stations are located and buoyed by the hydrographic party while 
 engaged in the survey of the oyster-shell limits. They are selected with the view of obtaining char- 
 acteristic data which can be used for the interpretation of the recorded vibrations of the chain apparatus 
 at all other points covered by the survey. 
 
 Preparation of results. — The actual surveying operations and oyster investigations having been 
 completed for any one county, there still remains technical work of nearly equal magnitude to that 
 described, b This work consists of the preparation of charts and 'technical descriptions of boundaries 
 and landmarks for pubhcation by the Government, the preparation of that part of the annual report 
 of the Commission covering the special oyster surveys and investigations, the making of the leasing 
 charts and finished projections, and finally the filing of the oyster charts and records with the courts 
 and the Commission, thus opening a county for oyster culture. 
 
 Summary. — From the foregoing account it can be seen that a complete oyster survey properly 
 conducted so as to answer all practical requirements of the present and permanency of results for the 
 future is a very complicated affair, involving many lines of surveying and other scientific work, and 
 requiring the professional services of experts in the various operations of cartographic surveying and 
 shell-fish investigations. 
 
 Appendix D.— STATISTICS OF RESULTS OF THE COMBINED OYSTER SURVEY OPERA- 
 TIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND STATE. « 
 
 220 
 
 375 
 
 369 
 
 296 
 
 440 
 
 679 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 049 
 
 17. 904 
 
 58 
 
 47 
 
 S06 
 
 677 
 
 /360 
 
 /730 
 
 786 
 
 Natural oyster bars surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of natural oyster bars '. 
 
 Crab bottoms surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of crab bat toms 
 
 Clam beds surveyed and delineated 
 
 Acres of clam beds 
 
 Boundary buoys located and planted 
 
 Triangulation landmarks established 
 
 Miles of shore line covered by triangulation 
 
 Square miles of water covered by triangulation 
 
 Miles of examination of shell bottom with chain appan 
 
 Oyster investigation stations occupied 
 
 Tide stations established 1 
 
 Number of soundings over shell bottoms 
 
 Square miles covered by soundings and chain apparatu 
 
 Projections prepared and plotted 
 
 Leasing charts prepared 
 
 Oyster charts published l 
 
 Reports published 
 
 Progress maps published 
 
 o See pages 30 to 67 and 129 to 199 of "First Annual Report of Maryland Shell Fish Commission." 
 
 ^ No mention is made here of the large amount of administrative work of the Commission, which is greatly com- 
 plicated and increased by the effect of the oyster-survey operations on many thousands of people whose interests are 
 more or less involved; or of the large amount of survey work involved in the survey and record of the boundaries of 
 oyster lots leased from the State by private individuals for the purposes of oyster culture. 
 
 •^ These statistics do not include the large amount of triangulation, topography, and hydrography resulting from 
 previous work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey which was utilized in the preparation of the published oyster charts 
 and records. 
 
 rf Work in Calvert, St. Marys, and Charles counties has been finished, but final statistics of results will not be pub- 
 lished until these counties are opened for oyster culture. 
 
 '' Total area of natural oyster bars of Connecticut is 5,770 acres. 
 
 / Less quantities covered by statistics of more than one county. 
 
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