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1953 Map of Chestertown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Chestertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Washington College anchors the historic riverfront of Chestertown in this mid-century survey of the Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chester River, which separates Kent and Queen Anne's counties. A maritime economy remains evident through the numerous river access points, including Buckingham Wharf, Roundtop Wharf, and Riverside Wharf. Inland, the agricultural character of the region is punctuated by small settlements such as Pomona, Piney Grove, and Johnsontown.

The infrastructure of the early 1950s is captured through features like the Pennsylvania railroad line and recreational landmarks such as the Chestertown Country Club and a Drive-in Theater. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the distribution of rural landmarks, from Bond Chapel and Union Ch to the Janes Cem. The map provides a look at the intricate network of tidal creeks, such as Southeast Creek and Morgan Creek, which have long dictated the patterns of Maryland's coastal development.