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2011 Map of Smyrna

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Smyrna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Smyrna anchors this landscape where the coastal plain of Delaware transitions into a complex network of marshes and necks. The town's historic footprint is marked by the Smyrna Post Office and the storied grounds of Belmont Hall, while modern residential growth is evident in developments like Mallards Run, Sunnyside Village, and Ridgewood Manor. The surrounding territory is defined by the winding course of the Smyrna River and its numerous landings, including Eagles Nest Landing and Shorts Landing, which point to a long history of water-based commerce and navigation along the Smyrna River and Duck Creek.

The northeastern reach of the area is characterized by distinct landforms such as Thoroughfare Neck and Tadpole Neck, separated by waterways like Taylors Gut and Straight Ditch. This geography influenced the early road network, with routes connecting old crossroads and small settlements like Deakyneville, Chambersville, and Brick Store. To the south, recreational and rural land uses appear at the Garrison Lake Golf Course and the wooded expanse of Bombay Woods, illustrating the balance between suburban expansion and the preservation of the region's natural drainage ways like Mill Creek and Spruances Branch.