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2019 Map of Denton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Denton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Choptank River serves as the central artery for this part of Caroline County, winding through a landscape of agricultural fields and established riverside settlements. In Denton, the county seat, the Denton Bridge connects the main town with West Denton and Pigg Point, where several historic burial grounds like Old Saint Lukes Cem and Saint Elizabeths Cem are located. The river's influence extends north through Greensboro and toward Sewell Mills, joined by numerous tributaries including Chapel Branch, Tubmill Br, and Gravelly Br.

Smaller crossroads and aviation sites punctuate the inland areas, such as Ridgely and its associated Ridgely Airpark, as well as the Spiering Airport further east. This modern survey illustrates the persistent road network connecting places like Four Corners, Boonsboro, and Anthony, while highlighting landmarks such as Chapel Bridge over Garland Lake. The terrain of Tuckahoe Neck and the intricate drainage patterns of the Garey Mill Pond Branch reveal the low-lying, water-defined nature of the Delmarva Peninsula.