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2019 Map of Wetipquin

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wetipquin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wetipquin and Tyaskin overlook the wide reaches of the Nanticoke River, where the landscape is defined by extensive tidal wetlands and intricate drainage systems. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of the lower Delmarva Peninsula, illustrating a network of small settlements such as Capitola, Clara, and Whitehaven connected by long country roads. The transition from the high ground of Nutters Neck to the low marshes of Gum Swamp and Poplar Hill Swamp reveals the hydrological complexity of the region, where numerous guts and creeks like Horner Gut and Peters Creek feed into larger arteries.

The Wicomico River serves as the southern boundary, with the historic Whitehaven river crossing and landmarks like Ferry Point and Ryse Point anchoring the waterfront. Genealogists and local historians can identify family-named roads and landmarks, such as Dolbey Cem near the intersection of Whitehaven Rd and Mezick Rd. The map also documents the coastal geography of the Ellis Bay area, including Negro Island and the expansive Muddy Hole Marsh, providing a clear view of the Wicomico-Somerset county line as it meanders through these maritime environments.