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2013 Map of Wilmar

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wilmar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Elmira Crossroads and Wilmar anchor this corner of the Coastal Plain, where low-lying drainage networks dictate the pattern of settlement and agriculture. The landscape is defined by an intricate web of wetlands, including the extensive Creeping Swamp, Clayroot Swamp, and Polland Swamp. These drainages feed into larger systems like Chicod Cr, which winds through the northeastern quadrant.

A notable landmark on the modern landscape is the presence of the Voice of America facility, situated near Hunter Rd. The road network follows the higher ground between the swamps, connecting rural holdings such as Vanguard Farms. This map documents a period where traditional timber or agricultural lands coexist with international communications infrastructure, all while the natural topography of Thorofare Swamp and Island Swamp remains the dominant geographic feature.