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2011 Map of Milford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Mispillion River serves as the central artery for this region, flowing through the heart of Milford and toward the Delaware Bay. The landscape is a network of managed water bodies, including Tubmill Pond, Griffith Lake, and Abbotts Pond, many established by historical damming for industrial and agricultural use. While the city of Milford shows significant residential expansion into neighborhoods like Lynch Heights and Woods Haven, the surrounding terrain maintains its coastal plain character with numerous branches such as Tubmill Branch and Deep Branch feeding into the main river systems.

Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Old Baptist Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery. The presence of Abbotts Mill and Marshall Millpond points to a legacy of water-powered industry, while unique features like Ice Cream Island and the Kimbowrosa Farm Airport reflect the area's specialized land use. To the north, the Murderkill River winds through the wetlands, illustrating the complex hydrology that has shaped Kent and Sussex counties.