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1948 Map of Betterton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Betterton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Sassafras River and Chesapeake Bay define the northern and western bounds of this 1940s landscape, where the maritime and agricultural traditions of Kent County converge. Coastal activity is centered around Betterton and Harris Wharf, while the interior reveals a network of rural settlements like Stillpond, Coleman, and Worton. The Pennsylvania railroad cuts through the terrain, serving essential stops such as Still Pond Station, which anchored the local economy before modern transit shifts.

Several landmark estates and specialized operations dot the countryside, including the Five Rivers Farm and the Blooming Turkey Farm, alongside recreational and conservation sites like Camp Tockwogh YMCA and a Wildlife Banding Station. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous country churches such as St Johns Church and Fountain Church, as well as the Kent Airport and several marshes including Big Marsh and Yapp Marsh.