1905 Map of Denton

About this map

Tuckahoe Creek and the Choptank River define the agricultural and transit landscape of the Eastern Shore at the turn of the century. The map reveals an economy deeply tied to the water, tracing a primary Steamboat Route that connects numerous riverside landings and wharves, such as Wayman Wharf, Todd Wharf, and Ganey Wharf. Inland, the Delaware and Chesapeake R. R. and the Maryland and Delaware R. R. serve the growing rail hubs of Ridgely and Greensboro. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks including the Laurel Grove Church and smaller settlements like American Corners, Hobbs, and Andersontown. The survey clearly delineates the complex county boundaries of Queen Anne, Talbot, and Caroline counties as they follow the winding river channels and tidal branches.