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2016 Map of Nanticoke

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nanticoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nanticoke River defines the landscape of this 2016 survey, acting as a wide watery divide between the marshlands of Dorchester County and the established settlements of Wicomico County. On the eastern shore, a string of coastal villages including Bivalve, Jesterville, and Nanticoke are linked by Nanticoke Road, showcasing a maritime-oriented settlement pattern where local roads like Bivalve Wharf Road terminate at the water's edge. The presence of Oak Grove Cemetery and historic hubs like Waterview provide clear points of interest for those tracing lineage in this part of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Across the river to the west, the terrain shifts dramatically to a sprawling wetland complex. The isolated community of Elliott on Elliott Island sits at the end of Elliott Island Road, surrounded by a labyrinth of inlets such as Pokata Creek and Irish Creek. This contrast between the structured residential pockets of Nanticoke Acres and the tidal reaches of Fishing Bay illustrates the delicate balance of life along the Maryland coast.