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2011 Map of Denton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Denton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Choptank River serves as the central artery for this portion of the Eastern Shore, winding through a landscape defined by historic river landings and established agricultural crossroads. In the southern reach, Denton stands as a focal point of activity, anchored by the Denton Bridge and the Denton Post Office, surrounded by residential pockets like West Denton, Pigg Point, and Riverview Gardens. To the north, the settlement of Greensboro is situated along the riverbanks, where the community's history is preserved in sites such as the Greensboro Cemetery and Maple Village.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers throughout the territory, from the Old Saint Lukes Cemetery near Denton to the Holy Cross Cemetery further upriver. The map reveals the deep-seated connection between the water and the land, with numerous named points of access including Brick Wall Landing, Passapae Landing, and Smith Landing. Away from the river, the rural character persists through family-named landmarks and old mill sites like Sewell Mills and Foxgrape Farm.