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Old Maps of Crisfield, Maryland for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Crisfield with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Crisfield has changed over the decades.

Crisfield, MD maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Crisfield
    1903 Map of Crisfield
    1903 Crisfield
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal Somerset County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by the water and the oyster trade. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints at Sackertown, Lawsonia, and Parsonville, or locate the Janes Island L.H. and the remote reaches of Smith Island.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Deal Island
    1903 Map of Deal Island
    1903 Deal Island
    1903 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's coastal marshes and island communities come to life in this turn-of-the-century survey of the Chesapeake. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace family locations from DEAL ISLAND to Upper Fairmount, and locate early navigation aids like Great Shoals L.H. or the rail terminus at Hopewell.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1920 Map of Crisfield
    1920 Map of Crisfield
    1920 Crisfield
    1920 Print · USGS
    Maryland's seafood capital and the isolated island communities of the Chesapeake are captured just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the N.Y.P. & N. R.R. or locate ancestral homes in Sackertown, Birdtown, and Ewell.
  10. 1942 Map of Marion, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Marion, 1958 Print
    1942 Marion
    1958 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's coastal reaches are documented here during the early war years, highlighting the intricate marshlands and rail-dependent villages. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Samuel Webster Ch or trace the old rail stops at Marion and Hopewell.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Crisfield
    1943 Map of Crisfield
    1943 Crisfield
    1943 Print · USGS
    The seafood capital of the Chesapeake comes to life in the 1940s, showcasing the intricate waterfront and rail infrastructure of Somerset County. Genealogists can trace families in Sackertown and Birdtown or locate the Indian Hammock cemetery.
  16. 1943 Map of Marion
    1943 Map of Marion
    1943 Marion
    1943 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's Eastern Shore is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and rail-linked villages. Genealogists can locate family-named points and rural congregations like Wayman Church or trace the old Pennsylvania Railroad line near Marion.
  19. 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
  22. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1953 Map of Crisfield
    1953 Map of Crisfield
    1953 Crisfield
    1953 Print · USGS
    Maryland's lower Eastern Shore thrives as a maritime and rail center during the early fifties, where the town meets the marsh. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Crisfield, locate the Phoenix Church, or explore the waterfront around Somers Cove and Jersey Island.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula and Outer Banks appear in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of maritime trade, military outposts, and fishing villages. Researchers can trace the lines of the Norfolk & Southern through Exmore and Parksley or locate historical sites like Fort John Custis and the Janes Island Lighthouse.
  49. 1968 Map of Crisfield, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Crisfield, 1972 Print
    1968 Crisfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Somerset County comes alive in this late-sixties survey of the area's intricate marshlands and seafood-processing centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named settlements like Sackertown, Byrdtown, and Mariners or locate local institutions like Phoenix Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1972 Map of Marion, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Marion, 1975 Print
    1972 Marion
    1975 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s tidal necks and marshlands are captured in detail during the early seventies as the maritime economy shifted toward recreation and preservation. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like St Andrews Ch, the Pennsylvania Central rail line, and the old cemetery at Upper Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.
  58. 1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Salisbury, 1984 Print
    1983 Salisbury
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lower Eastern Shore was a landscape of tide and timber in the early eighties, from the bustling streets of Salisbury to the wild coast of Assateague Island. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network of the Conrail and U S Highway 50 while locating historic centers like Princess Anne and Crisfield.
  61. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of barrier islands and tidewater towns. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through Accomac or locate the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 2011 Map of Crisfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Crisfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Crisfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Crisfield, including Byrdtown, Nelson, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Marion, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Marion, 2011 Print
    2011 Marion
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Crisfield, including Upper Fairmount, Hopewell, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Marion, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Marion, 2014 Print
    2014 Marion
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Crisfield, including Upper Fairmount, Hopewell, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Crisfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Crisfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Crisfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Crisfield, including Byrdtown, Nelson, and other nearby areas
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