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2019 Map of Little Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Little Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Dover Air Force Base dominates the southern landscape of this coastal Kent County region, marking the boundary where modern aviation meets the intricate wetlands of the Delmarva Peninsula. The map details a labyrinth of tidal waterways, including the winding Mahon River and Leipsic River, which carve through marshy expanses like Kelly Island and Kent Island. These wetlands are crisscrossed by a network of drainage features such as Kellys Ditch and Jenkins Ditch, reflecting the historic management of the low-lying Delaware Bay shoreline.

Settlement patterns reveal a mixture of small coastal communities like Little Creek and Pickering Beach alongside legacy agricultural junctions such as Cowgills Corner. Local heritage is anchored by the Friends Meetinghouse and the adjacent Friends Meetinghouse Cem, while the industrial and maritime focus at Port Mahon highlights the area's ongoing connection to the Delaware Bay. Smaller aviation facilities like Chandelle Estates Airport contrast with the massive footprint of the nearby Air Force installations.