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2011 Map of Girdletree

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Girdletree
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Greenbackville and Franklin City anchor the southeastern shoreline of this coastal landscape along Purnell Bay and Chincoteague Bay. This era of the Eastern Shore reveals a pattern of small agricultural and maritime settlements connected by a dense network of local roads and water-oriented landings. The proximity to the Pocomoke River and the presence of the Pocomoke State Frst in the northwest highlight the region's reliance on both timber and tidal waters.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial sites, including Saint Lukes Cemetery near Klej Grange, and the Union Greenbackville Cemetery. The inland area is defined by numerous drainage projects and mills, evidenced by features like Big Millpond and Payne Ditch. These man-made alterations to the wetlands, alongside established hubs like Girdletree and Stockton, demonstrate a long history of reclaiming the low-lying terrain for farming and habitation.