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2023 Map of Newark West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Newark West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware boundaries converge in this tri-state region, where the intricate drainage of the Christina River and Big Elk Creek has shaped the settlement pattern for centuries. The map reveals a dense network of historical religious sites, including the Old Welsh Tract Baptist Church Cem and the London Tract Baptist Cem, highlighting the deep roots of early colonial congregations. To the east, the University of Delaware Main Campus signifies the academic growth of Newark, while surrounding hamlets like Elk Mills and Nonatum Mills point to the area's industrial legacy along its watercourses.

Suburban development and greenway preservation exist side-by-side, evidenced by the Mason Dixon Greenway and numerous residential additions such as Appleton Acres and Hunting Hills. The landscape is dominated by Iron Hill to the south, a prominent geological feature near the Delaware line. This survey provides a precise accounting of the region's complex mix of educational institutions, local cemeteries, and the persistent rural character found in places like Kemblesville and Strickersville.