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1943 Map of Cambridge

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cambridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The city of Cambridge sits as a vital maritime and rail hub on the southern bank of the Choptank River, shown here at a moment of transition where 1943 topography meets 1970s urban expansion. The landscape is defined by the deep indentations of Jenkins Creek and Shoal Creek, with the massive Choptank River Bridge connecting Dorchester to Talbot County.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local landmarks, including the Greenlawn Cem and Bethel Cem, alongside the small settlement at Christs Rock. The map traces the path of the Penn Central railroad through the city, serving industrial areas near Cambridge Harbor, while the outskirts feature the Cambridge Municipal Airport and the Cardtown Sch, illustrating the mid-century growth patterns of this Eastern Shore community.