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1988 Map of Federalsburg

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Federalsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Marshyhope Creek serves as the central artery of this Eastern Shore landscape, winding through the heart of Federalsburg and defining the boundary between Caroline and Dorchester counties. The town of Federalsburg is depicted as a primary local hub, featuring a concentrated street grid, Lake Chambers Park, and industrial infrastructure such as the Filtration Plant and nearby Gaging Sta. To the southwest, the town of Hurlock appears at a crossroads of regional travel, while smaller settlements like Williamsburg, Finchville, and Hynson dot the surrounding farmland.

The map details a rural infrastructure of local importance, from Harrison Ferry Bridge crossing the creek to the sprawling Idylwild State Wildlife Management Area to the east. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of country churches and community landmarks, including Friendship Ch, Alpha and Omega Ch, and Solomon Ch. The terrain is characterized by a network of named drainage systems like Faulkner Branch and Sullivan Swamp, which historically influenced the development of the region's agricultural and transit corridors.