1951 Map of Betterton

About this map

The Aberdeen Proving Grounds dominates the western shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay, marking a landscape defined by its strategic military geography and deep-water access. This mid-century survey illustrates the distinct character of Stillpond Neck and Fairlee Neck on the Eastern Shore, where small communities like Still Pond and Melitota are connected by a network of rural roads and the Pennsylvania RR. The map captures the agricultural and maritime economy of the era, from the inland Fountain Church and St James Ch to the waterfront activity at Harris Wharf and Belcamp Beach.