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2016 Map of Burrsville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burrsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula boundary between Maryland and Delaware defines the settlement patterns of this agricultural region, where the line between Caroline County and Kent County bisects several communities. The landscape is heavily defined by its drainage network, featuring a complex system of waterways like Marshyhope Creek, White Marsh Br, and Herron Run that feed into the larger Delmarva watershed. Small rural hubs and named intersections organize the countryside, with locations like Schultie Crossroads, Hughes Crossroads, and Layton Corners serving as focal points for local transport and commerce.

Local history is anchored by sites like the Union Memorial Cem near Burrsville and the aviation presence at Hrupsa Airport. The map reveals a transition from traditional farming tracts to localized development, visible in the clusterings at Whiteleysburg and Greenville. The density of named ditches and prongs, such as Greenlees Ditch and Sangston Prong, underscores the historical and ongoing importance of land management and water control in this low-lying borderland.