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1982 Map of Salisbury

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Salisbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Salisbury and its surrounding wetlands are captured here during a period of significant educational and residential expansion in the early 1980s. The map illustrates the city’s complex relationship with its water systems, from the Wicomico River to localized bodies like Schumaker Pond and Morris Mill Pond. Educational institutions are prominent, including Salisbury State College, Parkside High Sch, and Wicomico High Sch, reflecting the regional importance of this hub.

South of the city, the landscape shifts toward the dense foliage of the Pocomoke State Forest and the Johnson Wildlife Management Area. Smaller communities such as Fruitland and Mt Hermon are detailed alongside rural landmarks like Weeping Mary Ch and St Lukes Ch. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the intersection between human development and the marshy tributaries of Dividing Creek and White Marsh Creek, revealing the intricate drainage patterns of the Eastern Shore.