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2016 Map of Salisbury

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Salisbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Salisbury serves as the focal point of this Eastern Shore landscape, situated where the North Prong Wicomico River and Wicomico River converge. The urban center is surrounded by residential developments like Lincoln Heights, Lakewood, and Chesapeake Heights, while Salisbury Univ anchors the south side of the city. A complex network of water bodies, including Schumaker Pond, Morris Pond, and the Coulbourn Millpond, reflects the historical importance of milling and water management in the region's development.

Moving south toward Fruitland, the landscape transitions into a more rural character defined by numerous creeks and branches such as Dividing Creek and Passerdyke Cr. This area is dotted with significant local landmarks for genealogists, including Hustons Cem, Union Cem, and Zion Cem. The intersection of heavy infrastructure like the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport and the expansive wetlands along Beaverdam Cr illustrates the modern balance between regional transport and the delicate coastal plain environment.