2011 Map of Hickman

About this map

Marshyhope Creek and its many tributaries, including Saulsbury Creek, define the agricultural landscape of this border region between Delaware and Maryland. Small rural crossroads and communities like Hickman, Adamsville, and Blanchard are connected by a network of local roads such as Liden School Rd and Nine Foot Rd. The map reveals a high density of water management features, including the Short and Hall Ditch and Parker and Sampson Ditch, which support the low-lying farmlands. Cultural and genealogical interest is concentrated around sites like Bethel Cemetery near Andrewsville and the Bloomery Cemetery further south. The southern portion of the sheet features Smithville Lake, created by the Smithville Lake Dam, providing a focal point for the settlement of Smithville. Bridges such as Woodenhawk Bridge and Bloomery Bridge mark essential crossing points over the winding creek system.