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2011 Map of Kenton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Kenton and the nearby Hartly post office serve as central nodes in this Delaware landscape defined by a intricate system of agricultural drainage. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of waterways including Sewell Branch, Jordan Branch, and Gravelly Run, many of which have been modified into channelized features like Blanco Ditch and Tappahanna Ditch. This reliance on water management is essential to the region's agricultural productivity, supporting facilities such as the Delaware State College Farm.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds scattered among the small crossroads settlements, including Bryn Zion Cemetery, Emmanuel Cemetery, and the Bethesda M P Cemetery. The map documents numerous named corners and small communities like Downs Chapel, Fords Corner, and Seeneytown, which illustrate the traditional settlement patterns of Kent County. Landmarks such as Masseys Millpond and the Flying C Airport further anchor the geography of this rural district.