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2011 Map of Mardela Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Nanticoke River defines this Eastern Shore landscape, carving a wide path through the marshy terrain of Wicomico and Dorchester Counties. At its narrowest point on this map, the river is crossed by the town of Vienna, where the Vienna Post Office and Vienna Cemetery serve as central community landmarks. The wetlands are characterized by an intricate network of waterways like Barren Creek, Rewastico Creek, and Manumsco Creek, illustrating a classic tidewater geography where land and water are deeply integrated.

Further east, the settlement of Mardela Springs remains a primary hub, marked by its Post Office and the Barren Creek Springs Cemetery. Throughout the region, smaller hamlets and crossroads such as Athol, Rabbit Town, and Spring Grove are connected by rural routes like Old RT 50 and Indiantown RD. Historical access to the water is evident at sites like Campbels Wharf and Jenkins Landing, reflecting the area's long-standing reliance on riverine transport and its local maritime heritage.