2014 Map of Millsboro

About this map

Millsboro and Dagsboro anchor this 2014 study of the Delmarva Peninsula Eastern Shore, where the headwaters of the Indian River meet an intricate network of drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its hydrologic history, featuring numerous impoundments like Millsboro Pond and Betts Pond, alongside man-made improvements such as the Long Drain Ditch and Houston-Thorogood Ditch. These waterways reflect the agricultural and industrial adaptation of the Delaware coastal plain. Local history is well-preserved through small crossroads communities and family landmarks, including Shaft Ox Corner and Phillips Hill. Genealogists may find value in the documentation of the Old Field Cem and the American Men Cem near the town centers. To the south, the terrain transitions toward the upper reaches of the Pocomoke River, illustrating the low-lying nature of the region's interior drainage divide.