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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nelson, Maryland

Explore 10 historic maps of Nelson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Nelson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Nelson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson, 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. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
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