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1942 Map of Mardela Springs

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Mardela Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Nanticoke River defines this Eastern Shore landscape, serving as the boundary between Dorchester and Wicomico counties. Near the head of the river's wider reach, Vienna and Rabbit Town sit at a critical crossing point marked by Ferry Point. The river's intricate network of tidal guts and thorofares, such as Little Thorofare and Rags Thorofare, reveals a complex marshland environment that shaped local transport and settlement patterns.

Away from the main river, the land is divided into distinct necks, including Athel Neck and Farrington Neck, where small communities like Athel and Rewastico are situated. The presence of Campbells Wharf and Jenkins Landing along Rewastico Creek indicates the historical importance of small-scale waterborne commerce. To the east, the village of Mardela Springs is a hub for land travel, connected by the Baltimore and Eastern railroad line.