1900 Map of Elkton

About this map

Elk River and its intricate tributaries dominate this turn-of-the-century landscape, where the maritime economy of the Chesapeake meets the industrial reach of the railroads. The map highlights a vital transportation corridor defined by the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which serviced manufacturing hubs like Elk Mills and Singerly. The confluence of Big Elk Creek and Little Elk Creek at Elkton marks a significant historical head-of-navigation point, while the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal stretches across the southeastern portion of the sheet, featuring the notable Pivot Bridge. Numerous family-named settlements like Mc Clellandville, Lewisville, and Barksdale suggest a densely settled rural society. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Egg Hill and Grays Hill, providing a topographic record of the Cecil County uplands before modern suburban development.