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2013 Map of Saxis

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Saxis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The town of Saxis anchors this coastal survey, situated on the edge of the Pocomoke Sound amidst a landscape of intricate marshlands and tidal guts. Connected to the mainland by Saxis Rd, this fishing community is defined by its relationship with the water, including proximity to Starling Creek and Fishing Creek. Further inland and to the east, small settlements like Sanford, Grotons, and Belinda sit along the winding roads that navigate the peninsula's interior.

The map reveals the fragmented geography of the Eastern Shore, from the isolated marshes of The Irish Grove to the numerous points and landings that historically served as local hubs. To the north, Shelltown sits at the mouth of the Pocomoke River, while features like Flag Pond Landing and Hammock Landing along Messongo Creek highlight the importance of waterfront access. The abundance of named necks and points, such as Pitts Neck and Jolleys Neck, illustrates a centuries-old pattern of settlement focused on the habitable higher ground between the salt marshes.