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2014 Map of Fortescue

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fortescue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fortescue stands as a focal point along the Cumberland County shoreline, where the settlement and Fortescue Beach meet the expansive waters of the Delaware Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by a dense network of tidal waterways and marshes, including Oranoaken Creek, Fishing Creek, and the intricate Courtney Ponds. The geography here is marked by significant maritime landmarks such as Egg Island Point and Turkey Point, which separate the mainland from the Maurice River Cove.

Navigation and local industry are central to this area, as evidenced by the maritime ranges and shoals offshore. The map details the Brandywine Range and the Main Maull Range submerged in the bay, alongside the Cross Ledge. These features, paired with the internal drainage of Pierson Ditch and Island Ditch, reflect a region deeply tied to both the management of its wetlands and its position along the Delaware River shipping corridor.