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1951 Map of Chestertown

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Chestertown serves as a focal point along the Chester River in this mid-century survey of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The map illustrates a landscape defined by its deep relationship with the water, where numerous peninsulas or "necks" like Quaker Neck and Spaniard Neck extend into the river's reaches. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Pennsylvania railroad line connecting Centerville to the broader region, while local commerce and community life are marked by sites such as Centerville Landing and the County Farm.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific landmarks, including Asbury Ch, Wesley Chapel, and the Union Sch. The coastline is dotted with historical wharves like Bookers Wharf and Cliffs Wharf, alongside recreational spots like the Amusement Park at Tolchester Beach. From the small settlements of Edesville and Pomona to the isolated Eastern Neck Island, the map captures the transition between agricultural interior and the tidal economy of the Chesapeake Bay.