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Indigenous Cultural Landscapes

Landscapes that are evocative of the natural and cultural resources supporting American Indian lifeways and settlement patterns.

John Smith's 1612 Bay Map
Mapping the Bay

Mapping of the Chesapeake Bay stretches back more than 450 years. Who made these maps and why? Find out here.

A kayaker in front of a NOAA interpretive buoy on the trail
"Smart Buoys" Mark the Water Trail

Along the trail are NOAA "Smart Buoys" that provide the trail visitor with a unique experience unlike any other trail. Learn more here!

Last updated: April 23, 2021

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