2011 Map of Whaleyville

About this map

The Pocomoke River and its complex network of tributaries, such as Gum Branch and Green Run, define this landscape along the Maryland-Delaware border. This coastal plain region is dotted with historic rural settlements including Whaleyville, Willards, and Gumboro, each tied to the land by long-standing family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find a wealth of records in the numerous burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Bethel Cemetery and Twilley Cemetery in the west to the Dale Cemetery and Pulletts Chapel Cemetery near Duncan Crossing. The presence of the Whaleyville Post Office and Willards Post Office indicates the continued importance of these small hubs. Distinctive landforms like Big Newfound Neck and Lewis Neck rise slightly above the surrounding waterways, illustrating the drainage patterns that have influenced local agriculture and road networks like Bethel Rd for generations.