2016 Map of Ninepin Branch

About this map

The Pocomoke River defines the western edge of this coastal plain landscape, where the flat terrain of Worcester and Wicomico Counties is segmented by a dense network of drainage ditches and slow-moving runs. The map shows a settlement pattern of small, established communities like Newark, Libertytown, and Timmonstown connected by rural roads such as Libertytown Rd and Whiton Rd. The heavy presence of wetlands, including Asherwood Swamp and Franklin Swamp, underscores the area's agricultural and timber-based character, requiring extensive modifications like Jobes Ditch and Duncan Ditch to manage the water table.