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1940s Maps of Dorchester County, Maryland

Explore 48 historic maps of Dorchester County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
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Start exploring Dorchester County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Dorchester County, MD maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Tilghman
    1942 Map of Tilghman
    1942 Tilghman
    1942 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake maritime life is captured here during the early war years, focusing on the communities of the Talbot County peninsula. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Tilghman and Fairbank settlements, Peoples Chapel, and the Tilghman Island Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Oxford
    1942 Map of Oxford
    1942 Oxford
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Tred Avon and Choptank rivers dominate this coastal Maryland landscape during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the St Paul Church, John Wesley Church, and the Choptank River Lighthouse that guided local mariners.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Drum Point
    1942 Map of Drum Point
    1942 Drum Point
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a world of maritime activity and isolated coastal communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Solomons, locate Spencers Wharf, and explore the marshes of Taylors Island.
  10. 1942 Map of Kedges Straits, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Kedges Straits, 1957 Print
    1942 Kedges Straits
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Chesapeake Bay shoreline comes to life through the tidal guts and marshes of the Somerset County islands. Trace the old waterway navigation routes past Holland Island Bar Lighthouse, Solomons Lump Lighthouse, and the landings at Smith Island.
  13. 1942 Map of Bloodsworth Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Bloodsworth Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Bloodsworth Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County archipelago comes into focus during the early war years, revealing the complex marshes and tidal guts of the lower Chesapeake. Researchers can trace the maritime landscape of Bloodsworth Island and locate vanished landmarks like the Hooper Strait Lighthouse and the small settlement at Crocheron.
  16. 1942 Map of Richland Point, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Richland Point, 1957 Print
    1942 Richland Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's island communities are captured here during the 1940s, showing the delicate maritime landscape of the lower bay. Genealogists and historians can locate the small settlement at Applegarth and the family-named Mens Burial Pt on Lower Hooper Island.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Barren Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Barren Island, 1957 Print
    1942 Barren Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay waters surround the isolated marshes of Dorchester County during the early 1940s. Maritime researchers can locate key navigational aids like the Cedar Point Lighthouse and trace the tidal channels of The Big Broads and Barren I Thorofare.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Church Creek, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Church Creek, 1958 Print
    1942 Church Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County tidewater region during the early 1940s is shown here through its intricate shoreline and rural peninsula settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Mace Cemetery, Gethsemane Church, and the village of Madison.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Honga, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Honga, 1958 Print
    1942 Honga
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County’s water-bound communities come alive in this wartime-era survey of the Eastern Shore. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hoopersville and Crapo, or locate forgotten docks like CARROLS LDG and the HOOPER ISLAND PIER.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Deal Island, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Deal Island, 1958 Print
    1942 Deal Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Somerset County is shown here in the early 1940s, a landscape of isolated fishing villages and vital Chesapeake Bay navigation aids. Researchers can trace the waterfront settlements of Wenona, Chance, and Deal Island or locate maritime landmarks like Haines Point Light.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of Golden Hill, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Golden Hill, 1961 Print
    1942 Golden Hill
    1961 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's tidal wetlands and coastal settlements are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific boundaries of Woolford Plantation Pt and locate rural hubs like Golden Hill and Riggins Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1942 Map of Taylors Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Taylors Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Taylors Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland in the early 1940s reveals a tidewater landscape of isolated necks and marshy islands. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Smithville, Bethlehem Ch, and the complex shorelines of Robinson Neck.
  37. 1942 Map of Sharps Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Sharps Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Sharps Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County coast and its isolated island landmasses are detailed in this wartime survey of the Chesapeake. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads around Thomas, the Hudson Sch, and the shifting shorelines of James Island.
  40. 1942 Map of Wetipquin, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Wetipquin, 1962 Print
    1942 Wetipquin
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Wicomico County comes to life in this mid-century survey of the river necks and marshlands along the Nanticoke. Genealogists can trace family roots through landings and local landmarks like Whitehaven, St Marys Ch, and the Wetipquin Ferry.
  43. 1942 Map of Wingate, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Wingate, 1962 Print
    1942 Wingate
    1962 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's marshy lower peninsula is captured here during the early 1940s, showing a network of isolated water-bound communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small homesteads and landings at Bishops Head, Toddville, and the remote Elliott Island.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1942 Map of Mardela Springs, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Mardela Springs, 1962 Print
    1942 Mardela Springs
    1962 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore during the early 1940s reveals a world of river-oriented necks and tidal marshlands. Genealogists can trace small settlements and river landings like Rabbit Town, Cherrywalk, and Jenkins Landing along the Nanticoke River.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1942 Map of Nanticoke, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Nanticoke, 1962 Print
    1942 Nanticoke
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a world of remote fishing villages and vast tidal marshes. You can trace the maritime layout of Nanticoke, Bivalve, and Elliott, or locate family landmarks like Ryles Hill and Nanticoke Wharf.
  52. 1942 Map of Blackwater River, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Blackwater River, 1962 Print
    1942 Blackwater River
    1962 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's intricate wetlands are captured in the early 1940s before modern development altered these tidewaters. Researchers can trace historical landings and small settlements like Shorters Wharf, Bucktown, and Between the Dams amid the sprawling Becker Island Marsh.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1942 Map of Chicamacomico, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Chicamacomico, 1962 Print
    1942 Chicamacomico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's intricate Eastern Shore waterways are captured here during the early 1940s, showing a world of isolated landings and marshland peninsulas. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Eagle Hall, the Bestpitch Ferry crossing, and rural congregations at Waters Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1943 Map of Chicamacomico
    1943 Map of Chicamacomico
    1943 Chicamacomico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's river-laced landscape is captured here during the early 1940s, showing a world of tidal necks and isolated landings. Researchers can trace the heritage of Bestpitch and Cokeland, or locate family sites near Waters Church and Brick House Ldg.
  61. 1943 Map of Mardela Springs
    1943 Map of Mardela Springs
    1943 Mardela Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore landscape is captured here in the early 1940s, where the winding Nanticoke River connects rural river towns and crossroads. Researchers can locate early landing sites and farmsteads at Ferry Pt, Rabbit Town, and Camphels Whf.
  64. 1943 Map of Honga
    1943 Map of Honga
    1943 Honga
    1943 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake Bay island life is preserved on this mid-century survey of Dorchester County, Maryland. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landings and points from Hoopersville to Lakesville, including the Cannery and Carrols Ldg.
  67. 1943 Map of Richland Point
    1943 Map of Richland Point
    1943 Richland Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    Hooper Island and the surrounding Dorchester County marshes are shown in detail during the early 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal landscape around Applegarth, identify Mens Burial Pt, and locate family-named points like Nancys Pt.
  70. 1943 Map of Barren Island
    1943 Map of Barren Island
    1943 Barren Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay shoreline of Dorchester County is captured here during the early war years, highlighting a fragile maritime landscape. Researchers can trace historic water navigation markers and coastal features like Barren Island, Cedar Point Lighthouse, and Meekins Neck.
  73. 1943 Map of Sharps Island
    1943 Map of Sharps Island
    1943 Sharps Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Dorchester County is captured during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of neck lands and island settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hubbards Church, the Hudson School, and the remote James Island.
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