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1903 Map of Nanticoke

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Nanticoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Nanticoke River dominates this Eastern Shore landscape, serving as a vital artery for the Steamboat Route that connected remote river landings at the turn of the century. Settlements like Bivalve, Tyaskin, and Jesterville cluster along the western edge of Wicomico County, where the economy relied heavily on the water. Inland, the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic R. R. crosses the northern portion of the map, linking the town of Vienna and Mardela Springs to the broader regional rail network.

Genealogists can identify significant landmarks such as Trinity church and various river access points like Sandy Hill Landing and Lewis Ldg. Low-lying marshlands and intricate creek systems, including Chicamacomico River and Wetipquin Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology of the Chesapeake Bay's tributaries. The map also delineates the boundary between Dorchester and Wicomico counties, highlighting how the river served as both a commercial highway and a political border.