Channel Pointe in West Fenwick Island

Will this marshland area eventually sink like New Orleans?

Is it possible? Who knows? But New Orleans was above level when it was originally built – on what was once marshland. Not many people know that. However, in 1895 only 5% of the city had sunk to below sea level / by 1935 it was about 35%. Today, half of New Orleans is below sea level.

Channel Pointe Development in West Fenwick
The Channel Pointe development in West Fenwick is surrounded by marshland.

How does something like that happen? Soil in a marshy area contains a large amount of ground water. When the surface gets compacted by buildings, and covered with roofs, roads, driveways and parking areas, that groundwater begins to dry out – leaving voids (myriad small “holes”). When those voids get compressed from above the ground subsides (sinks) to fill in those spaces.

It will be interesting to see this area of land being developed and marketed. The website for this project is at Live Channel Pointe (.com). More information: “Carl M. Freeman Companies and Schell Brothers Announce Partnership at Channel Pointe.”

These two companies will, undoubtedly, bring a first-class experience to the area just west of Fenwick Island. They have a reputation for quality and are certain to not disappoint.

But will Channel Point eventually be known as Little New Orleans. Probably not – but who really knows?


West Fenwick Island Restaurants

Casual, fine dining and carry-out along Route 54.

bowl of crab soup
Maryland Crab Soup

This list represents West Fenwick Island Restaurants and eateries with all levels of food and snacks along Route 54, Lighthouse Road, from Coastal Highway, Route1, to Williamsville, about five miles inland from the beach. Restaurants along Route 1, Coastal Hwy are found at Fenwick Island Restaurants.


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Nice lumps of crab meat in this crabcake

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