2011 Map of Laurel

About this map

Broad Creek flows westward through the heart of this Sussex County landscape, anchoring the historic town of Laurel and the neighboring community of Bethel. This 2011 survey reveals a complex network of residential developments and rural outposts, where named areas like Woodland Heights, Lakeside Manor, and Colonial Acres speak to the region's 21st-century growth. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, identifying numerous burial grounds such as Laurel Hill Cemetery, the Odd Fellows Cemetery, and the New Mount Zion Methodist Cemetery. The water-based infrastructure of the area is well-documented, featuring the Records Pond Dam and Chipman Pond Dam, along with numerous named branches like the Rossakatum Branch and James Branch that drain the low-lying terrain. From the Laurel Airport to the Shell Bridge, the map illustrates a landscape where modern aviation and housing developments coexist with traditional crossroads like Hearns Crossroads and Bacons.