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2011 Map of Ninepin Branch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ninepin Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Pocomoke River defines the central geography of this Worcester County landscape, winding past the historical settlements of Truitt and Libertytown. This coastal plain environment is marked by an extensive network of drainage ditches and branches, including Jobes Ditch, Duncan Ditch, and Ninepin Branch, which reflect the region's long-standing efforts to manage its low-lying terrain for agriculture and habitation.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial grounds, such as Timmonstown Cemetery and the Libertytown Riverside Cemetery. Further south, the map details the infrastructure of Newark, including the Newark Post Office, and the developed area of Bay Harbour near Porter Creek. The proximity of landmarks like Powellvilles Dam and named ridges like Beech Ridge provides a clear view of how these small communities were structured around both the waterway and the local road network.