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1901 Map of Chestertown

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Chestertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Chester River dominates this coastal landscape at the turn of the century, serving as a critical boundary between Kent and Queen Anne's counties. Extensive waterfront infrastructure reflects the era's maritime economy, with numerous landings and points of interest such as Learys Mill Whf, Vickers Whf, and Tolchester Beach. The inland geography is defined by prominent necks of land, including Poplar Neck, Piney Neck, and Eastern Neck, which are deeply incised by tidal creeks like Gray's Inn Creek and Langford Creek.

Rail transport intersects with river commerce through the Queen Anne and Kent and Townsend R R, connecting established settlements like Chestertown, Centerville, and Queenstown. This survey provides a look at the agricultural and maritime distribution patterns of the Eastern Shore before modern bridge networks, highlighting smaller communities like Pomona, Edesville, and Crumpton that flourished along these vital water and rail corridors.