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1943 Map of Wetipquin

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Wetipquin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Whitehaven and its surrounding riverine landscape appear here during the early 1940s, situated at a strategic bend in the Wicomico River. This coastal region of Wicomico County is defined by its deep reliance on water transit and marshland agriculture, illustrated by the presence of numerous specialized landings such as Widgeon Wharf and Collins Wharf. Inland, small agrarian clusters like Capitola, Clara, and Trinity are linked by a network of early paved roads including State Routes 349 and 352.

The Nanticoke River forms the western boundary of the quadrangle, where Wetipquin Ferry and Drawbridge No 11 facilitated movement between the necks of land. Local landmarks like St Marys Church and the intricate drainage of Wetipquin Creek highlight the historic settlement patterns of Wetipquin Neck. Extensive wetlands, including White Marsh and Poplar Hill Swamp, show the natural environment before modern development altered the Eastern Shore's tidal drainage systems.