1908 Map of Choptank

About this map

Annapolis and its storied U S Naval Academy overlook the mouth of the Severn River, anchoring the northwestern corner of this intricate maritime survey. The landscape is defined by the deep indentations of the Chesapeake Bay, where the Choptank River, Miles River, and Wye River create a complex network of peninsulas and necks. This era captures the region's reliance on both rail and water transport, evidenced by the Baltimore and Chesapeake Atlantic RR terminating near Claiborne, a vital ferry link to the western shore. Inland, the market town of Easton serves as a hub for agricultural settlements like Wye Mills and Longwoods. Coastal life is centered around oyster and fishing ports such as St Michaels and Oxford, while the many points and coves like Bloody Pt and Tolly Pt underscore the prominence of navigation in early 20th-century Maryland life.