2019 Map of Eden

About this map

The Wicomico River and its labyrinth of tidal tributaries, including Cutmaptico Creek and Rockawalking Creek, define this portion of the Lower Eastern Shore. This map documents a landscape where traditional water-based commerce and modern residential expansion meet. Along the southern banks, older settlements like Allen—site of the Allen Methodist Cem—and Eden maintain their rural character, while the northern reaches near Salisbury and Fruitland show a dense network of contemporary suburban developments such as Upper Ferry Estates. The geography is remarkably low-lying, characterized by named marshes like Bell Marsh and narrow waterways such as Pea Hill Gut. Historic river access points, including Simms Wharf and the crossing at Ferry Road, serve as reminders of the era when the river was the primary artery for movement between these small Wicomico County communities.