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1968 Map of Reedville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Reedville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Reedville stands as a central fishing and industrial hub along the intricate shoreline of the Great Wicomico River and Cockrell Creek. This 1960s survey documents a landscape defined by its deep relationship with the Chesapeake Bay, where fingers of land like Cockrell Neck and Bull Neck are separated by tidal estuaries and salt ponds. The map captures the infrastructure of these coastal communities, including the Reedville Airport and numerous rural houses of worship such as Rehoboth Church, Wicomico Ch, and Mila Ch.

Further inland, the terrain transitions into agricultural fields and timberland, dotted with landmarks like Ingram Millpond and Hurst Pond. Small settlements such as Lilian, Fleeton, and Fairport are connected by a network of state roads, reflecting the post-war development of the Northern Neck. The presence of features like Dameron Marsh and the Picnic Area near Blackwells illustrates the area's balance of industry and natural preservation.