1958 Map of Dorchester

About this map

Low-lying coastal wetlands and a network of blackwater streams define this region of Liberty County during the late 1950s. The settlement at Midway and the community of Dorchester serve as primary hubs, connected by the historical Sunbury Road. The landscape is dominated by vast swamp systems including Baker Swamp and Haynes Swamp, which are carved by tidal channels like Peacock Creek and the Jerico River. Numerous artesian wells are noted throughout the quadrangle, reflecting the importance of groundwater for local agriculture and the Tidewater Experimental Station.