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1988 Map of Rhodesdale

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Rhodesdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Marshyope Creek and the Nanticoke River define the eastern landscape of Dorchester County in this late-1980s topographic study. The map documents a rural network of small agricultural hubs like Rhodesdale, Eldorado, and Hurlock, connected by roads such as Osborne Road and Lecompte Road. The importance of the waterway to local life is evident in features like Ennalls Wharf and Walnut Landing, while the presence of McKendree Cem and Wesley Ch provide critical reference points for genealogical research.

Industrial and community developments are visible through the Sewage Disposal Ponds near Hurlock and the North Dorchester High Sch. The map also captures several recreational and youth sites, including Camp ESPA and Camp Nanticoke along the riverbanks. The intricate drainage of the Eastern Shore is meticulously detailed via named ditches like Lone Pine Ditch and numerous small branches such as Puckum Branch and Bachelor Creek.