Ragged Island (Maryland) Explained

Ragged Island is an island in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It is located in Chesapeake Bay, on the western coast of Delmarva Peninsula, and covers an area of 106acres.^[1] It has a maximum elevation of 36feet above the sea level.^[2] An airport is located on the northern part of the island.^[3]

In 1995, the island was purchased by a Maryland couple Richard and Ellen Bernstein.^[4]

References

38.5367°N -76.2767°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Islands of America . 1970 . U.S. Government Printing Office . 75 . en.
2. Web site: Ragged Island topographic map, elevation, terrain . 2023-12-15 . Topographic maps . en.
3. Book: Maryland Statistical Abstract . 2006 . Maryland Department of Economic and Community Development. . 240 . en.
4. Web site: Lally . Kathy . 1995-12-03 . Private island estate sold, and a steal at $1.7 million Buyer calls purchase 'a whim, not a dream' . 2023-12-15 . Baltimore Sun . en-US.