1900 Map of Betterton

About this map

The Upper Chesapeake Bay at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by its deep necks and intricate water connections. On the eastern shore of the bay, settlements such as Betterton and Stillpond serve as hubs for the surrounding agricultural districts, while the western shore is dominated by the Bush River and the military and maritime operations near Spesutie Island. The prominence of steamship landings and wharves, such as Harris Wharf and Green Point Whf., underscores a period when the bay's tributaries remained primary thoroughfares for commerce and travel before the total dominance of overland routes.