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1944 Map of Earleville

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Earleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Elk Neck State Park dominates the northwest corner of this Cecil County peninsula, where the Elk River meets the Chesapeake Bay. In the mid-1940s, this landscape was defined by its deep estuaries and agricultural necks, with small settlements like Earleville and Town Point serving as local hubs. The map reveals a network of rural roads such as Veazey Neck Road and Pearce Neck Road that connect isolated farms to the water's edge.

Maritime activity is evident at Cassidy Wharf on the Sassafras River, while local community life centers on landmarks like St Pauls Ch and St Stephens Ch. From the heights of Mauldin Mt to the tidal reaches of Cabin John Creek, the survey captures the area's transition from forest and marsh to established tobacco and grain lands, including the distinct neighborhoods of Crystal Beach and Hack Point.