2016 Map of Marydel

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula straddles the border of Maryland and Delaware in this 2016 survey, where the headwaters of the Choptank River begin their journey through the agricultural interior of Caroline Co and Kent County. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage ditches and prongs, including Tappahanna Ditch, Culbreth Marsh Ditch, and Horsepen Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain. Small, long-established crossroads communities such as Sandtown, Hazlettville, and Petersburg anchor the local road network, while Choptank Mills sits near the head of the river. Evidence of local aviation and rural life appears at Hrupsa Airport and the Mount Olive Cem, illustrating the mix of modern utility and historic genealogy found in this region of the Eastern Shore. The map captures the persistent rural character of the area, punctuated by landmarks like Mud Millpond and the Black Swamp.