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2016 Map of Preston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Choptank River carves a deep path through this landscape, separating the inland agricultural hubs of Preston and Hurlock. This area is defined by its series of necks and points, such as Bamberry Neck and Bow Knee Point, where the river and its many tributaries like Hunting Creek and Cabin Creek create a complex shoreline. The map reveals a dense network of small rural settlements including Linchester, Beulah, and Bethlehem, each serving as a local anchor for the surrounding farms.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites, ranging from the Eastern Shore Veterans Cem to family and church-related grounds like Coppins Chapel Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. The presence of Linchester Mill Pond and the interestingly named Suicide Bridge over Cabin Creek point to localized landmarks that have likely served as community reference points for generations. The triple-county boundary where Caroline, Talbot, and Dorchester counties converge adds another layer of administrative history to the river's course.