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2019 Map of Taylors Bridge

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Taylors Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Taylors Bridge sits at the heart of this coastal landscape, where the agricultural uplands of the Delmarva Peninsula meet the complex wetlands of the Delaware River estuary. The map reveals a land defined by water and drainage, with intricate networks like Peach-House Ditch, White Oak Ditch, and Rays Ditch cutting through the Cedar Swamp. These man-made channels highlight the long history of land management and marsh reclamation in this part of New Castle County and Salem County.

Along the shores of Delaware Bay, landmarks such as Collins Beach and Liston Point mark the transition from solid ground to the tidal flats of Baker Shoal. The presence of Artificial Island on the eastern bank indicates modern industrial modification of the shoreline, while older place names like Pools Bottom and Vance Neck reflect the deeper settlement history of the region. Navigational features including the Intracoastal Waterway, Baker Range, and Liston Range emphasize the ongoing importance of this waterway for maritime transit.