1983 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The Delmarva Peninsula's intricate intersection of land and water is documented in this 1983 study, centered on the regional hub of Salisbury. The map reveals a landscape defined by the expansive marshes of the Tangier Sound and the barrier island system of Assateague Island. This era captures the primary transportation corridors including U S Highway 13 and the Conrail lines that linked the agricultural interior to coastal settlements. Inland, the dense canopy of the Pocomoke State Forest stands in contrast to the developed corridors around Pocomoke City and Princess Anne. Along the western shore, the tidal influence is evident in the winding courses of the Nanticoke River and Manokin River. Significant conservation areas, from the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to Janes Island State Park, protect the delicate wetlands that have historically supported the seafood industry in towns like Crisfield.