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2011 Map of Wetipquin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Wicomico River and Nanticoke River define this peninsula on the eastern shore of Maryland, where maritime commerce and agriculture meet. Scattered settlements like Tyaskin, Whitehaven, and Wetipquin are connected by a network of rural roads and historical river crossings, including the Whitehaven Ferry and Wetipquin Ferry. These crossings were essential for linking the small communities of Somerset and Wicomico counties before modern infrastructure altered the regional travel patterns.

Local landmarks such as Trinity church and the Dolbey Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the area. The map also documents the industrial and logistical heritage of the waterfront through features like Widgeon Wharf, Collins Wharf, and Mount Vernon Wharf. From the tidal marshes of Ellis Bay to the wooded tracts of Gum Swamp, the landscape remains defined by its relationship with the Chesapeake Bay's extensive creek systems and traditional landings.