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1958 Map of Cecilton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cecilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The agricultural lands of Middle Neck and Sassafras Neck define this mid-century portrait of the Maryland-Delaware border. Anchored by the crossroads of Cecilton and Warwick, the landscape is characterized by its deep-set tidal waterways, including the Bohemia River and Sassafras River. The map documents a rural society organized around small communities like St. Augustine and Cayots, where landmarks such as St. Francis Xavier Ch and Ebenezer Ch serve as local focal points.

Waterborne geography is vital to the area's identity, evidenced by features such as Bohemia Mills, Free School Point, and Greenbrier Point. The survey meticulously records the transition from the tidewater flats of Great Bohemia Creek to the upland reaches of Sandy Branch and Duffy Creek. The boundary between Maryland and Delaware is clearly delineated, alongside internal divisions like District No. 13 and District No. 14, providing a clear frame for genealogical research and land-use studies in this Chesapeake Bay tributary region.