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2014 Map of Cambridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cambridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cambridge sits at the heart of this coastal Maryland landscape, defined by its intricate shoreline along the Choptank River and its tributaries. The city is surrounded by a network of established neighborhoods and developments including Algonquin, Patamoke Village, and Lodgecliff. The survey reveals a significant density of genealogical landmarks, particularly concentrated burial grounds such as Cambridge Cemetery and Bethel Cemetery, which reflect the long-standing community history of Dorchester Co.

Waterfront features dominate the northern half of the map, where Hambrooks Bay and Great Marsh Point illustrate the tidal geography of the region. Inland, the presence of the Cambridge-Dorchester Airport and numerous rural settlements like Mount Holly and Jacktown show the expansion of the area beyond the historic city core. The transition from the urban streets of Lovers Lane to the surrounding necks, such as Bolingbroke Neck, highlights the persistent agricultural and maritime character of this Eastern Shore territory.