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2011 Map of Wango

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Nassauango Creek and its many tributaries, including the Widow Hawkins Branch and Beaverdam Creek, dominate the low-lying interior of this Wicomico County landscape. Small rural communities and crossroads such as Wango, Shavox, and Colbourne are linked by a network of local roads that navigate around significant drainage ditches like Rohn Ditch and Duncan Ditch. These man-made features underscore the region's agricultural history and the necessity of managing the wetlands surrounding Beech Island.

Genealogists will find several burial sites scattered across the quadrangle, from the Saint Johns Cemetery near Powellville to the Colbourne Cemetery. The presence of the Powellville Post Office and residential areas like Mount Hermon Manor reflect the modern settlement patterns in this part of Maryland, while names like Razorback Farms and Southern Pines hint at the local land use and timber interests.