2019 Map of Mispillion River

About this map

The Mispillion River winds through the coastal wetlands of the Delmarva Peninsula, defining the boundary between Kent and Sussex counties as it flows toward Delaware Bay. This environment is characterized by an intricate network of waterways like Cedar Creek, Slaughter Creek, and the Grecos Canal, which isolate landforms such as Rawley Island and Sheppards Island. The coastal landscape is marked by small settlements and beaches, including Slaughter Beach and Fowler Beach, while the Mispillion Light stands as a significant maritime landmark at the river's mouth. Inland, the map reveals agricultural and rural infrastructure, from the Cedar Neck Cem to family-named sites like Murphy's Landing. The density of marshes and guts, such as Crooked Gut, highlights the low-lying nature of Milford Neck and its vulnerability to the rising tides of the bay.