Mardela Springs, MD

Mardela Springs is a tiny rural community in Wicomico County, reached via US Route 50 about 12 miles west of Salisbury. The main highway connects to Ocean City beaches and crosses the Chesapeake Bay toward Annapolis. Most local trips involve short drives to Salisbury for shopping and services, while the Salisbury airport sits 15 miles southeast. The town's name comes from natural springs that once attracted visitors to a long-gone mineral water resort.