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1968 Map of Reedville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Reedville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Reedville and its intricate network of peninsulas define this coastal landscape at the confluence of Cockrell Creek and the Great Wicomico River. The 1968 topography, later updated with bathymetric data, reveals a community deeply tied to the Chesapeake. This maritime character is visible in the clustering of fishing villages like Fleeton and Tibitha, and the numerous "necks" of land such as Mila Neck and Bull Neck. The land use is a mix of small settlements and aquaculture-adjacent features like Ingram Millpond and Hurst Pond.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of civic life through landmarks like Rehoboth Church, Wicomico Ch, and the Shiloh Cem. The inclusion of the Reedville Airport and emerging residential areas like Lee Dale Shores reflects the mid-century evolution of the Northern Neck from a purely extractive fishing economy toward more diverse development and recreation near Chesapeake Beach.