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2011 Map of Rhodesdale

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rhodesdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Marshyhope Creek defines the local geography as it flows south toward its confluence with the Nanticoke River, anchoring a series of riverine landings and points. This 2011 survey records the rural layout of Dorchester County, where small agricultural hamlets like Rhodesdale and Eldorado are connected by a network of family-named roads such as Ennels Rd and Palmer Mill Rd. The transition from water-based transit to rail and road is visible in features like Ennalls Wharf and Walnut Landing alongside the rail-adjacent Websters Siding.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds, including McKendree Cemetery and Dukes Cemetery, while the presence of the Rhodesdale Post Office and Shiloh Church marks the social centers of these small communities. The landscape is further characterized by numerous branches and creeks, including Puckum Branch and Mill Creek, which shaped the early settlement patterns of this Eastern Shore region.