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Old Maps of Preston, Maryland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Preston. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Preston, MD maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Hurlock
    1905 Map of Hurlock
    1905 Hurlock
    1905 Print · USGS
    Dorchester and Caroline Counties thrive on a river-and-rail economy at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots through landings and crossings like Tennalls Wharf, Harrison Ferry, and the junction at Hurlock.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Preston
    1944 Map of Preston
    1944 Preston
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore transitions from river commerce to rail-driven agriculture during the mid-forties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from Wright Wharf to country churches like Coppins Chapel and Bethesda Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1946 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape defined by its deep river arteries and emerging coastal defenses. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Federalsburg or locate maritime landmarks such as the Ocean City Seaplane Base and Fort Miles Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Salisbury, 1948 Print
    1947 Salisbury
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late forties reveals a coastal landscape of maritime defense and growing seaside towns. Trace the post-war footprint of Salisbury, the strategic Fort Miles Military Reservation, and the Ocean City Seaplane Base.
  13. 1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Salisbury, 1951 Print
    1948 Salisbury
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the late 1940s is shown here as a busy network of rail-towns and coastal outposts. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Pennsylvania Railroad through inland hubs like Georgetown or the maritime reaches of Crisfield and Cape May.
  16. 1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Map of Salisbury
    1957 Salisbury
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of coastal defenses and rail-driven commerce. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad lines or locate historic landmarks like the Fenwick Island Lighthouse and St Martin church.
  19. 1961 Map of Salisbury
    1961 Map of Salisbury
    1961 Salisbury
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula comes into focus in the early sixties, showing the vital road and rail networks connecting the Chesapeake to the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landings and coastal landmarks from Crisfield to the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse.
  22. 1965 Map of Salisbury
    1965 Map of Salisbury
    1965 Salisbury
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula in the mid-1960s is depicted here as a landscape of coastal defenses and maritime hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of bayside towns like Crisfield and the tactical positioning of the Fort Miles Military Reservation and Cape May Naval Air Station.
  25. 1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Seaford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware and the Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as modern tourism and traditional agriculture coexist. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river routes through Seaford, explore inland millponds like Chipman Pond, or study the shoreline at Cape Henlopen.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1988 Map of Preston
    1988 Map of Preston
    1988 Preston
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Maryland Eastern Shore in the 1980s is defined by its deep river bends and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through the Maryland Veterans Cem (Eastern Shore) and local settlements like Linchester, Bruceville, and Preston.
  31. 2023 Map of Preston, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Preston, 2023 Print
    2023 Preston
    2023 Print · USGS
    The winding Choptank River and its intricate tidal necks define this Eastern Shore landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through sites like Coppins Chapel, Barkers Ferry, and the Eastern Shore Veterans Cem.
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