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2016 Map of Wye Mills

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wye Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wye Mills sits at the heart of this landscape where the Wye River and its various branches define the geography of the Eastern Shore. The map documents a rural corridor along the Queen Anne's and Talbot county line, characterized by its historical cemeteries and educational institutions like Chesapeake Coll. Small crossroads communities such as Starr, Willoughby, and Skipton are connected by a network of farm roads and the prominent Ocean Gtwy.

To the south, the terrain fragments into the Chesapeake Bay's tidal reaches, featuring Wye Island and Wye Neck. The abundance of sacred sites, including John Wesley Church Cem, Old Saint Joseph Cem, and Old Saint Pauls Cem, indicates a deeply rooted local genealogy. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, shown through Wye Mills Community Lake and the branching Skipton Creek, reflecting a coastal economy and environment shaped by water.