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2016 Map of Milford

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Milford serves as the central hub of this coastal plain landscape, situated where the Mispillion River and Deep Branch meet. The city's geography is defined by a chain of water bodies, including Silver Lake, Haven Lake, and the Marshall Millpond, which reflect the historic importance of water power and management in this part of the Delmarva Peninsula. To the north, the Murderkill River and its associated wetlands like Big Cripple Swamp dominate the drainage pattern, while smaller residential clusters such as Lynch Heights and Woods Haven line the major thoroughfares.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery and the various mill-related ponds. The map illustrates the 21st-century residential expansion at Shawnee Acres and Eastman Heights, contrasting with the more rural surroundings of Houston and Frederica. This document provides a clear view of the interface between long-established settlements and the natural aquatic systems of the Delaware lowlands.