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2011 Map of Marion

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Manokin and the surrounding marshlands of Somerset County define this coastal landscape where the Manokin River meets the Chesapeake's intricate estuaries. The map details a network of historic shoreline communities including Upper Fairmount, Rumbley, and Frenchtown, each connected by narrow roads that thread through the wetlands and across various necks of land. These settlements are characterized by their proximity to the water, with features like Goose Creek Marina and Mine Island illustrating the maritime orientation of the region.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous family and church burial grounds, such as Salem Cemetery, Quindocqua Cemetery, and Landford Cemetery. The area around Marion serves as a small inland hub, where the Marion Post Office and Saint Pauls Cemetery sit amidst a grid of rural routes like Harry Burton Rd and Schoolhouse Rd. From the aviation hub at Crisfield Municipal Airport to the lights at Long Point Light, the map documents a resilient Maryland landscape defined by its tides.