1953 Map of Crisfield

About this map

Crisfield stands as a dense hub of coastal activity at the terminus of the Pennsylvania (Crisfield Br) railroad, serving as the gateway to the lower Chesapeake. This maritime landscape is defined by its intricate network of marshes and water-dependent neighborhoods, including Daugherty Town, Sackertown, and Jersey. The industrial and civic importance of the era is marked by the presence of the Armory and McCready Mem Hospital, while numerous lights like the North Entrance Light and Crisfield Harbor Junction Light navigate the interface between the Little Annemessex River and Pocomoke Sound. Beyond the main settlement, the map reveals a mosaic of tidal lands such as Langford Marsh and Ware Point Marsh, illustrating the delicate balance of the Eastern Shore's amphibious geography during the early 1950s.