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2016 Map of Wetipquin

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wetipquin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The low-lying peninsula between the Nanticoke River and the Wicomico River is defined by its intricate network of tidal creeks and expansive wetlands. Small coastal settlements like Whitehaven, Bivalve, and Wetipquin dot the shoreline, reflecting a landscape tied closely to the water. The interior of the quadrangle is largely occupied by wooded wetlands such as Gum Swamp and Poplar Hill Swamp, which separate these isolated communities.

Evidence of the region's cultural history is preserved in the location of the Dolbey Cem near the southern reaches and crossroads such as Coxs Corner and Capitola. A clear boundary is visible along the Wicomico River, marking the division between Wicomico and Somerset Counties. Movement through the area is largely facilitated by routes like Nanticoke Rd, connecting the northern settlement of Quantico to the smaller hamlets near the river's edge, including Widgeon.