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2019 Map of Millsboro

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Millsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Millsboro and Dagsboro anchor this 2019 survey of southeastern Sussex County, where the Indian River and its numerous drainage systems define the local geography. The landscape is heavily characterized by sophisticated water management, evidenced by features such as Sheep Pen Ditch, Houston-Thorogood Ditch, and Cypress-Earth Ditch. These man-made channels crisscross the low-lying terrain, particularly around the fringes of the Cypress Swamp and Burnt Swamp, facilitating drainage for agriculture and development in this coastal plain region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, including the large Delaware Veterans Memorial Cem and the Old Field Cem. Small crossroads communities like Phillips Hill, Mission, and Cross Keys appear alongside established residential areas such as Riverview and Holiday Acres. The map also traces significant coastal features like Possum Point and Fishing Point where the river widens near Swan Creek.