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1958 Map of Church Hill

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Church Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Chester River forms a wide, tidal northern boundary for this Maryland Eastern Shore landscape, winding past historical landings like Deep Landing and Ford Landing. The river-dependent economy of the mid-20th century is evident in the transition from waterside sites such as Travilla Wharf to inland agricultural hubs like Church Hill. A network of rural crossroads defines the interior, where settlements like McGinnes and Pondtown served as local centers for surrounding farmsteads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community markers, from Boyer Chapel and Double Creek Ch to the Thomas Cem near Ewingville. The arrival of the Penn Central rail line through the eastern portion of the quadrangle highlights the shift in transportation patterns, connecting rural Queen Anne's County to broader markets. The terrain is deeply etched by water, with Southeast Branch and Red Lion Branch feeding into the larger river system, shaping the placement of old roads like Foreman Road.