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2019 Map of Preston

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Preston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Choptank River carves a wide path through the Eastern Shore, defining the border between Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. This 2019 survey documents a landscape where agricultural tradition meets the tidal intricacies of the Chesapeake watershed. Settlements like Preston and Bethlehem serve as inland hubs, while the riverbanks are marked by prominent points and necks, such as Poplar Neck and Cabin Creek Neck. The distribution of cemeteries, including the Eastern Shore Veterans Cem and historic sites like Bethesda Methodist Cem, provides a significant record of the region's communal history.

Water dominates the local geography, with numerous tributaries like Hunting Creek and Blinkhorn Creek feeding into the main river channel. Distinctive landmarks, most notably Suicide Bridge, highlight the engineering required to navigate this marshy terrain. The map also captures the layout of small communities like Linchester, Beulah, and Ellwood, alongside specialized features such as the Maryland Noname 3 Reservoir.