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2023 Map of Wingate

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wingate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Toddville and Wingate anchor the low-lying peninsula of Dorchester County, where the land fragmentizes into the vast wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay. This modern survey illustrates a landscape dominated by tidal marshes and winding waterways, including the Blackwater River and the expansive Great Marsh. The infrastructure reflects a deep reliance on the water, with narrow roads like Wesley Church Rd and Toddville Rd connecting isolated settlements to various points and coves.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial sites, such as the Elliott's Island United Methodist Church Cem on the isolated eastern shore of Fishing Bay. The map also details smaller communities like Bishops Head and Crapo, where the Ebenezer Cem stands as a local landmark. From the wooded interior of Beech Ground Swamp to the exposed reaches of Elliott Island, the map captures a coastal environment defined by its intricate network of creeks, guts, and points.