Old Maps of North East, Maryland

Explore 26 old maps of North East, spanning from 1898 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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North East, MD maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Elkton
    1898 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Upper Chesapeake shoreline and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this survey of late-Victorian Cecil County. Genealogists and historians can trace the early waterfront at Elkton Landing, find the Pivot Bridge on the canal, and locate vanished rail stops at Singerly and Bacon Hill.

  2. 1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Elkton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater and rail corridors meet at the turn of the century in this detailed survey of Cecil County. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like McClellandville and Singerly or locate ancestors near the Pivot Bridge.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Elkton
    1917 Print · USGS
    Northern Cecil County and the Delaware borderlands appear here in the era of rail and canal dominance. Genealogists can trace family names across Back Creek Neck or locate early settlements like Lewisville and Mechanic Valley.

  4. 1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Elkton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Elkton and the tristate borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are captured here just before the mid-century expansion. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Old Frenchtown Wharf, St Johns Ch, and the historic Tangent Stone.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Bay View
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the rural communities split by the Mason and Dixon Line. Researchers can locate several community hubs, including the Union Sch, Boulden Chapel, and the Pleasant Hill Lookout Tower.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of North East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of North East, 1955 Print
    1953 North East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Cecil County at the head of the Chesapeake Bay shows a bustling network of rail and river commerce in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Bethel Ch, the Old Town Point Wharf, and the small settlement of Leslie.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

  9. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1992 Map of Bay View, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Bay View, 1993 Print
    1992 Bay View
    1993 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania meet in this early 1990s record of northeastern Cecil County, showing a landscape defined by rolling creeks and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate Rosebank Cem, Elk Mills, and the historic Covered Bridge near Peacedale.

  15. 1992 Map of North East, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of North East, 1993 Print
    1992 North East
    1993 Print · USGS
    Cecil County’s coastal landscape is captured here in the early nineties, showing the peninsula between the North East River and Elk River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like The Tome Sch, the Bethel Ch Cem, and the historic waterfront at Old Town Pt Wharf.

  16. 1997 Map of Bay View, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Bay View, 1999 Print
    1997 Bay View
    1999 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern border with Pennsylvania comes into focus in the late nineties, showcasing a landscape of established crossroads and rural institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family lines through sites like Mt Olivet Cem, St Johns Ch Cem, and the community of Lombard.

  17. 2011 Map of Bay View, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bay View, 2011 Print
    2011 Bay View
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including New London Township, Elk Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2011 Map of North East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North East, 2011 Print
    2011 North East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including Charlestown, Joy Haven, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of North East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of North East, 2014 Print
    2014 North East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including Charlestown, Joy Haven, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Bay View, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bay View, 2014 Print
    2014 Bay View
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including New London Township, Elk Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Bay View, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Bay View, 2016 Print
    2016 Bay View
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including New London Township, Elk Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of North East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of North East, 2016 Print
    2016 North East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including Charlestown, Joy Haven, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Bay View, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Bay View, 2019 Print
    2019 Bay View
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including New London Township, Elk Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of North East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of North East, 2019 Print
    2019 North East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers North East, including Charlestown, Joy Haven, and other nearby areas

  25. 2023 Map of North East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of North East, 2023 Print
    2023 North East
    2023 Print · USGS
    Cecil County’s coastal landscape is captured here in the 2020s, where the North East and Elk Rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay. Trace long-established land routes like the Mason Dixon Trl or locate family history at Elk Neck Cem and Wesley Church Cem.

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