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2014 Map of Mispillion River

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mispillion River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Mispillion River and its intricate network of tidal channels define this coastal stretch of the Delmarva Peninsula in 2014. Situated along the Delaware Bay, the landscape is a mosaic of marshes and islands, including Rawley Island and Todds Island. The boundary between Kent County and Sussex County cuts directly through the river's mouth, where the Mispillion Light stands as a navigational landmark for the bay’s maritime traffic.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the shoreline and inland necks, with Slaughter Beach serving as a primary coastal community. Local heritage is preserved at the Cedar Neck Cem, while the interior is crisscrossed by historic drainage features like Grecos Canal and Draper-Bennet Ditch. Transportation routes such as the Coastal Hwy and Slaughter Beach Rd connect these low-lying areas, including Milford Neck and Slaughter Neck, providing a detailed view of the region's relationship with its shifting wetlands.