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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Dorchester County, Maryland

Explore 5 historic maps of Dorchester County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Dorchester County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Dorchester County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Dorchester County, MD maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Drum Point
    1892 Map of Drum Point
    1892 Drum Point
    1892 Print · USGS
    The lower Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River shoreline appear here in the early 1890s, when maritime trade governed local life. Genealogists and historians can locate old post offices like Lusby and Jarboesville or trace the early waterfront at Solomon and Drum Pt. L.H.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Sharps Island
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland is seen here in the 1890s, when Sharps Island and its lighthouse still commanded the mouth of the Choptank. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and early settlements like Tilghman and Neavitt before significant coastal erosion changed the bay.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1894 Map of Point Lookout
    1894 Map of Point Lookout
    1894 Point Lookout
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southern St. Mary's County at the close of the nineteenth century was a world of landings and tidewater settlements. Researchers can trace historic river access at Bacon Wharf, locate the community of Ridge (Friendship), and study the shoreline of St. George Island.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Choptank
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Maryland Eastern Shore and its intricate Chesapeake coastline are documented here in the late 1890s. Genealogists can trace family roots in Annapolis or Easton, while maritime historians can locate historic landings such as Corners Wharf and Wye Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1898 Map of St. Marys
    1898 Map of St. Marys
    1898 St. Marys
    1898 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater region is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the intricate geography of the lower Chesapeake. Genealogists can trace family roots through old landings and villages like Great Mills, Toddville, and Solomons.
    2 unique versions available
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