1942 Map of Eden

About this map

The Wicomico River serves as the primary artery for this Maryland coastal landscape, defining the boundary where Wicomico and Somerset Counties meet. At the time of this 1942 survey, the river economy is prominently displayed through a network of small landings and wharves, such as Quantico Wharf, Patricks Landing, and Keroo Wharf. Inland, the settlement of Allen sits near the head of Passerdyke Creek, while the Pennsylvania railroad line cuts through the eastern portion of the map, passing the village of Eden. This period reflects a transition in Chesapeake Bay area transportation, where the maritime tradition of river travel via Upper Ferry and Simms Wharf coexists with emerging road and rail networks. Notable landmarks like the Pine Bluff Sanitarium near Shad Point and the Lookout Tower near the head of Quantico Creek provide specific points of interest for local history researchers.