1948 Map of Betterton

About this map

The Sassafras River and the northern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay define this landscape of tidal marshes and agricultural necks. In the mid-20th century, the area around Betterton remained a mixture of established farming operations like Fair Promise Stock Farm and Five Rivers Farm alongside specialized sites such as a Wildlife Banding Station. The transition from river to land is marked by significant wetlands, including Big Marsh and Gut Marsh, while the interior is punctuated by small rural settlements and community focal points such as Mt Zion Church and Mt Olive Church. Transportation and commerce are centered on the Maryland and Delaware line and historical infrastructure like Harris Wharf and Still Pond Station.