2011 Map of Townsend

About this map

Mockhorn Channel and Magothy Bay dominate the eastern reaches of this coastal landscape, where a complex network of marshes and tidal thoroughfares separates the mainland from Smith Island. The southern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula exhibits a pattern of linear settlement along the historic Route 13 corridor, connecting communities such as Townsend, Capeville, and Cheapside. This coastal geography is defined by its interface with the water, marked by numerous small landings and wharves like Bulls Landing, Arlington Wharf, and Steelmans Landing that suggest a long history of maritime commerce and local transit. Near the shoreline of Chesapeake Bay, features like Kiptopeke Beach and Butlers Bluff offer a look at the peninsula's natural edge, while inland, the Latimer Siding and Bull Farm Airport indicate the integration of rail and light aviation into the agricultural economy.