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2014 Map of Nanticoke

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Nanticoke River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, shaping a maritime landscape defined by tidal creeks and marshlands in the early 21st century. Along the eastern shore, the communities of Nanticoke, Bivalve, and Tyaskin represent long-standing hubs of coastal life, where the local economy remains tied to the water at Bivalve Harbor. The map reveals a dense network of local roads such as Oak Grove Church Rd and Jesterville Rd that connect family-settled points like Jesterville and Waterview.

To the west across the river, the Dorchester County side is characterized by expansive marshy reaches like Great Marsh Point and the remote settlement of Elliott, accessible only by the long corridor of Elliotts Island Rd. Significant natural features like Savanna Lake and Fishing Bay punctuate the low-lying terrain. For those researching local heritage, the inclusion of Oak Grove Cem and numerous named points like Roaring Point and Dasheills Point provides specific landmarks for tracing historical residency and land use.