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2023 Map of Wye Mills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Wye Mills sits at the headwaters of the Wye East River, serving as a central point where the boundary between Queen Anne'S Co and Talbot Co is defined by the winding watercourse. This eastern shore landscape is characterized by its intricate tidal estuaries and peninsulas, such as Wye Neck and Wye Island, where the terrain meets Wye Narrows. The settlement pattern follows a network of country lanes and farm roads, including Poplar School Rd and Grange Hall Rd, reflecting the area's agricultural and maritime foundations.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of religious and commemorative sites, from the John Wesley Church Cem in the west to the Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem near Cordova. Higher education is represented by the campus of Chesapeake College, situated near the intersection of Centreville RD and the modern Ocean Gtwy. The map also captures several smaller communities like Starr, Willoughby, and Skipton, connected by historic routes like Old Skipton Rd.