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1951 Map of Cecilton

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cecilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Deep peninsulas known as necks define the landscape of the upper Eastern Shore in this mid-century survey. The massive Sassafras River and Bohemia River carve through the terrain, creating distinct geographic pockets like Pearce Neck and Town Point Neck. This coastal orientation shaped the early development of the region, visible here in the distribution of historic manors and parish churches. The legacy of colonial-era land grants is anchored by Bohemia Manor near the confluence of the Great Bohemia Creek and Little Bohemia Creek.

Further inland, the map captures the rural agricultural character of northern Kent and Cecil counties. Crossroads communities such as Cecilton, Galena, and Warwick serve as centers for the surrounding farms. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into managed woodland and conservation areas, including Chesterville Forest and the Millington Wildlife Demonstration Area, while the Pennsylvania railroad line provides a vital link for small settlements like Massey and Lambson.