2011 Map of Eden

About this map

The Wicomico River and its labyrinth of tidal tributaries, including Quantico Creek and Passerdyke Creek, define the landscape of this southern Maryland region. A legacy of maritime and agricultural commerce is evident through numerous landing sites like Quantico Wharf, Parrotts Wharf, and Cox Landing. The interior reveals a pattern of rural settlements and modern residential developments such as Centennial Village, Woods Edge, and Nithsdale. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Allen Cemetery near the Allen Post Office, while the presence of the Quantico Forest Fire Tower and the Garden of Eden Orchards points to the area's managed natural resources. Educational and scientific interests are anchored by the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Research and Education Center in the north, contrasting with the river crossings at Union Ferry and Upper Ferry that maintain long-standing transit corridors across the water.