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2011 Map of Dover

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Saint Jones River and the Leipsic River anchor the landscape of the Delaware state capital during this 2011 survey. The city core is surrounded by an intricate web of suburban developments and older pockets of settlement such as Bishops Corner, Cheswold Farms, and Carlisle Village. Significant local landmarks include the Dover Downs complex and Dover Mall, illustrating the commercial expansion of the era. To the north, the Delaware Airpark and Garrisons Lake provide distinct geographic markers near Bethel.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several important burial grounds, including the Amish Cemetery and the Roby United Methodist Cemetery. The water system is well-defined by features like the Silver Lake Dam and the Moores Lake Dam, which regulate the flow through the heart of the region. The map also captures several islands along the southern reaches of the river, including Joseph Island and Vansant Island, highlighting the low-lying coastal plain topography.