1901 Map of Chestertown

About this map

Chestertown and Centerville anchor this detailed study of the upper Chesapeake Bay and the winding Chester River at the turn of the century. The map documents an era of transition for Eastern Shore transportation, clearly noting the Baltimore and Delaware R.R. as already abandoned while the Q.A. & K.C. R.R. (Queen Anne and Kent Co. R.R.) remains active, connecting inland settlements to the waterfront. The intricate shoreline of Broad Neck, Spaniard's Neck, and Eastern Neck Island is dotted with numerous commercial and private landings, such as Vickers Whf., Bogles Wharf, and Quaker Neck Landing. These maritime hubs, alongside features like Leary's Mill Whf., reveal a river-based economy where agriculture and trade relied heavily on water access before the widespread adoption of modern highways.