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2019 Map of Cambridge

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cambridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cambridge sits at the heart of this coastal survey, where the massive Senator Malkus Jr Brg carries the Ocean Gateway across the Choptank River. The city's layout is well-defined by numerous local landmarks and burial grounds, including Cambridge Cem, Waugh Cem, and Christ Cem, which provide significant data points for genealogists and local historians. To the west, the community of Algonquin borders Hambrooks Bay, while smaller settlements like Jacktown and Christs Rock appear further inland.

The map reveals the intricate water network of Dorchester County, with features like Jenkins Cr and Little Maple Dam Br feeding into the larger river system. To the south and east, the landscape transitions from the urban density of the city to the more open spaces surrounding the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport and the settlement at Thompson. This view captures the balance between the established colonial-era port town and modern infrastructure like the Dorchester Memorial Park.