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2019 Map of Fowling Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fowling Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Choptank River and Tuckahoe Creek define the low-lying Eastern Shore landscape where Talbot and Caroline counties meet. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, anchored by small settlements like Lewistown, Matthews, and Harmony. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying numerous family-associated burial grounds including Fairview Cem, Bell Chapel Cem, and Union Grove Cem.

Waterborne geography remains central to the area's identity, with numerous named points and landings such as Cowards Point, Gilpin Point, and Reese's Landing. Aviation and infrastructure are represented by Ewing Airport and the historic crossing at Dover Bridge. The intricate network of tidal tributaries, including Fowling Creek and Turkey Creek, highlights the complex marshlands and drainage patterns that have shaped land use and agricultural boundaries in this part of Maryland for centuries.