2023 Map of Taylors Bridge

About this map

The coastal marshes of the Delmarva Peninsula define this landscape where the Appoquinimink River and Blackbird Creek flow into the Delaware Bay. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways and drainage features like The Big Ditch, Skunk Hill Ditch, and Peach House Ditch, reflecting centuries of land management in these low-lying wetlands. Small shoreline settlements and landings, including Collins Beach and Pools Bottom, are connected by a web of local roads such as Taylors Bridge Rd and Fleming Landing Rd. Across the water, the boundary with Salem County, New Jersey passes near Artificial Island and Baker Shoal, highlighting the strategic maritime geography of the bay. The persistence of names like Thoroughfare Neck and Vance Neck suggests a long history of agricultural and maritime use in this corner of New Castle County.