1900 Map of Betterton

About this map

Chesapeake Bay waters dominate this coastal landscape, where the Sassafras River and Elk River converge at the northern reaches of the bay. The map documents a maritime economy defined by landings and wharves, such as Harris Wharf and Buck Neck Landing, which served as vital transit points for agricultural goods before the expansion of modern road networks. On the eastern shore in Kent County, small crossroads like Stillpond and Betterton appear as established community centers.