2014 Map of Trap Pond

About this map

Bryans Store and Hardscrabble anchor this 2014 landscape in Sussex County, where the low-lying terrain of the Delmarva Peninsula Eastern Shore is defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches and branches. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the wetlands and waters of Trap Pond and Trussum Pond, surrounded by the Pepper Tract. The region's history as a hub for local transport and commerce is reflected in the numerous named junctions, such as Hitchens Crossroads, Whaleys Crossroads, and Lowes Crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Thomas Cem near Bryans Store or trace family property lines along the many named rural routes like Messick Rd and Shiloh Church Rd. The prevalence of features like Hill Savannah Ditch and Long Drain Ditch highlights the continuous effort to manage the water levels across this agricultural and forested terrain.