1943 Map of Mardela Springs
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The Nanticoke River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of the Eastern Shore, defining the border between Dorchester and Wicomico counties. At the head of this reach, Vienna serves as a critical crossing point, marked by an East Tower and West Tower flanking the bridge. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of marshlands and tidal guts, including the extensive Beaverdam Swamp and Sageberry Swamp. Small rural hubs like Mardela Springs and Rabbit Town are connected by a web of early roads and crossroads, such as Hollands Crossroads and Henrys Crossroads. The map reveals the river-dependent economy of the 1940s, noting riverfront infrastructure like Camphels Whf and specialized landmarks like the Top Brick Silo, which provide valuable touchpoints for tracing family homesteads and local maritime history.
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1942 Mardela Springs
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1943 Mardela Springs
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