Long Island (Maryland)

Long Island was an island located in Chesapeake Bay, northwest of another former island, Holland Island. The island was shown on maps up until near 1934,[1] when erosion of nearby islands combined with the rising sea levels caused it to be submerged.

Long Island
Map of Long Island and Holland Island from a 1927 Topographic Map
Geography
LocationChesapeake Bay
Coordinates38°08'11.8"N 76°05'57.6"W
Administration
United States
StateMaryland
Demographics
Population0

References

  1. "Chesapeake Bay: Smith Point to Cover Point".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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