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2023 Map of Galena

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Galena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Sassafras River forms a jagged northern boundary for Kent County, defining a landscape of deep tidal inlets and prominent points like Ordinary Point and Shellcross Neck. Inland, the terrain is shaped by numerous creek systems including Morgan Creek and Woodland Creek, which weave between agricultural lands and historic crossroads. This region is characterized by a high density of ancestral sites, with several consecrated grounds such as Shrewsbury Parish Cem and Saint Dennis Catholic Cem serving as landmarks for local genealogy.

Concentrations of settlement appear at Galena and Kennedyville, while smaller hamlets like Locust Grove and Cleavers Corner reflect the area's rural development. To the south, the Chesterville Forest provides a significant pocket of woodland amidst the surrounding fields. The map captures the intricate relationship between the Chesapeake Bay's tributaries and the long-established communities of the Eastern Shore, from the waterfront at Kentmore Park to the inland reaches of Morgnec.