1940s Maps of Dames Quarter, Maryland

Explore 5 historic maps of Dames Quarter 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 Dames Quarter's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Dames Quarter's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Dames Quarter, MD maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1943 Map of Deal Island
    1943 Map of Deal Island
    1943 Deal Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The marshy fringes of Somerset County come to life in this wartime survey of the Chesapeake. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the foundations of Deal Island and Wenona, or locate aids to navigation like the Haines Point Light.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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