Asphalt Driveway Paving in Dunkirk, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 7.8 miles from Dunkirk in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084What's under driveways in Dunkirk
| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodon | 39% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action |
| Marr | 24% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Ingleside | 11% | Well drained | Not limited |
| Downer | 10% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Dunkirk mostly as Dodon (39%), Marr (24%) and Ingleside (11%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 8% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 4% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Marr and Downer "very limited", citing frost action and slope.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Dodon "somewhat limited", citing depth to saturated zone and frost action.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Ingleside "not limited".
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Dunkirk
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 24 land points sampled in Dunkirk in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24).
Dunkirk at a glance
- County: Calvert County, MD
- Land area: 6.6 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 7.8 miles
Driveway permits in Dunkirk
For a driveway onto a county road, ask the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) whether a permit is needed. Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning).
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Some of the sampled points in Dunkirk fall on water. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where lot coverage is limited (Maryland DNR).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Dunkirk, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Dunkirk paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Dunkirk?
The USDA soil survey maps Dunkirk mostly as Dodon and Marr, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action and slope as limitations.
How far is Dunkirk from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Dunkirk is about 7.8 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Dunkirk?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Dunkirk in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts none of the 24 land points sampled in Dunkirk in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (24).