1877 Hand-Colored Street Map of Deal Island, Tangier District, Somerset County, Maryland - with Property Owner Names. This item is unavailable.1877 Hand-Colored Street Map of Deal Island, Tangier District, Somerset County, Maryland - with Property Owner Names

Folio. A beautiful 1877 hand-colored map of the historic town of Princess Anne, Md on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Deal Island was historically known as Deal's, Deil's, and Devil's Island. Nearby Dames Quarters also had an unappealing name: Quarters of the Damned. On this map the island is referred to as "Deil's Island". At least one source also attributes these nicknames to the area's use by pirates. The island is famous for Joshua Thomas, who predicted the British defeat in the War of 1812. Thomas is buried alongside the Joshua Thomas Chapel. Also featured are the original business sponsors of the map, including the James Anderson, the local Blacksmith, John Kelly Dry Goods, Samuel Wilson, the local cobbler, and more. A few spots of light discoloration. Measuring 14" X 16" this map is perfect for framing and display.