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2019 Map of Rhodesdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Marshyhope Creek defines the central geography of this Eastern Shore landscape, winding southward toward its confluence with the Nanticoke River at the boundary between Dorchester and Wicomico counties. The settlement pattern is characterized by small crossroads communities and historic river landings, including the clustered town of Hurlock and the smaller hamlets of Rhodesdale and Brookview. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as McKendree Cem and Dukes Cem, are scattered among the agricultural fields and wooded creek bottoms.

The topography is notably low-lying, featuring extensive wetlands like Lone Pine Marsh and a network of named drainage features such as Laytons Ditch and Chicone Creek. This environment supported a river-based economy, evidenced by settlements like Riverton and Red Banks situated along the larger waterways. Aviation interest is noted in the north at Hidden Hills Airport, while the Chester River Country Club Lake reflects modern land use adjacent to the established center of Hurlock.